Chris Spiker
@chrisspiker.bsky.social
Reporter at the Daily Voice. Previous stops in local TV news in ND, NY, SC and CT. St. Bonaventure graduate.
🥂 Big crowds and bright lights put Northeast cities in the spotlight for New Year's Eve. A new study found that some places have elite celebrations, while others were weighed down by high costs.
New Year's Eve Celebrations Are Best In These Northeast Cities: See Full List
Northeast and mid-Atlantic cities offer everything from iconic New Year's Eve celebrations to cheaper alternatives away from Times Square, according to a new study.WalletHub released its 2025 list of…
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December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🥂 Big crowds and bright lights put Northeast cities in the spotlight for New Year's Eve. A new study found that some places have elite celebrations, while others were weighed down by high costs.
✉️ UPDATE: The Department of Justice now says a letter appearing to be from Jeffrey Epstein to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar that references President Donald Trump is fake. The DOJ's statement comes hours after releasing the note to the public. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
Epstein Letter About Trump To Larry Nassar Is Fake, DOJ Says (UPDATE)
Hours after releasing it to the public, federal authorities denied the authenticity of a letter appearing to show Jeffrey Epstein telling convicted sex offender Larry Nassar that President Donald Trum...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
✉️ UPDATE: The Department of Justice now says a letter appearing to be from Jeffrey Epstein to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar that references President Donald Trump is fake. The DOJ's statement comes hours after releasing the note to the public. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
British comedian Russell Brand has been charged with new counts of rape and sexual assault, authorities said Tuesday. Six women in total have accused the disgraced actor of abuse over several years. dailyvoice.com/ct/hartford/...
Russell Brand Faces New Rape, Sexual Assault Charges As Case Expands
British comedian Russell Brand is facing new rape and sexual assault charges after two more women have accused the disgraced actor of abuse.The Metropolitan Police Service in London announced the late...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
British comedian Russell Brand has been charged with new counts of rape and sexual assault, authorities said Tuesday. Six women in total have accused the disgraced actor of abuse over several years. dailyvoice.com/ct/hartford/...
✉️ A letter from "J. Epstein" to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar references President Donald Trump, according to files released Tuesday. The crude note claims that "our president also shares our love of young, nubile girls." dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
Epstein Mentions Trump In Letter To Larry Nassar, New DOJ Files Show
A letter that appears to be written by Jeffrey Epstein to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar claims that President Donald Trump shares their
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December 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
✉️ A letter from "J. Epstein" to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar references President Donald Trump, according to files released Tuesday. The crude note claims that "our president also shares our love of young, nubile girls." dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
📺 A "60 Minutes" investigation is spreading on social media after controversial CBS News chief Bari Weiss pulled the segment. The story details the horrific abuse people have suffered at the CECOT megaprison. dailyvoice.com/ny/elmont/60...
'60 Minutes' Story Leaks Online After Bari Weiss Spikes CECOT Torture Report
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December 23, 2025 at 4:28 PM
📺 A "60 Minutes" investigation is spreading on social media after controversial CBS News chief Bari Weiss pulled the segment. The story details the horrific abuse people have suffered at the CECOT megaprison. dailyvoice.com/ny/elmont/60...
💊 The FDA has approved a daily Wegovy pill, giving patients a new way to use one of the most popular weight-loss drugs. GLP-1 treatments have been credited with helping to lower the nation's obesity rate from record highs. dailyvoice.com/nj/plainsbor...
First GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill Wins FDA Approval, Plainsboro Drugmaker Says: What To Know
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) pill, a milestone that could further expand access to the popular weight-loss treatments.Novo Nordisk…
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December 23, 2025 at 2:20 PM
💊 The FDA has approved a daily Wegovy pill, giving patients a new way to use one of the most popular weight-loss drugs. GLP-1 treatments have been credited with helping to lower the nation's obesity rate from record highs. dailyvoice.com/nj/plainsbor...
✈️ Some holiday flights are more likely to be disrupted than others. A new study looks at which airlines have more flight delays in December.
These Airlines Have Worst Christmas Travel Delays, New Study Finds
Some airlines are more likely to suffer flight disruptions over the holidays than others, according to new data.iSelect released a study of airlines that cause the most Christmas travel disruptions…
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December 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
✈️ Some holiday flights are more likely to be disrupted than others. A new study looks at which airlines have more flight delays in December.
🏠 Home listings took their biggest monthly drop in two years, according to new data released Monday. More sellers are cutting prices or waiting out the market as mortgage rates and economic worries keep demand low. dailyvoice.com/ct/hartford/...
Home Listings Post Biggest Monthly Drop Since 2023 As Sellers Retreat, Data Shows
Homeowners are stepping back from the real estate market as demand shrinks and homes take longer to sell, according to new data.Active listings fell 1.4% from October to November, Redfin said on Monda...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🏠 Home listings took their biggest monthly drop in two years, according to new data released Monday. More sellers are cutting prices or waiting out the market as mortgage rates and economic worries keep demand low. dailyvoice.com/ct/hartford/...
💡 President Donald Trump is freezing major offshore wind projects off the Northeast's coast. It's the latest move by the Trump administration to restrict renewable energy development. dailyvoice.com/nj/atlantic-...
Trump Halts Offshore Wind Projects Across Northeast As Energy Prices Surge
The Trump administration is freezing all major offshore wind projects off the Northeast's coast amid rising electricity costs and President Donald Trump's pushback against renewable energy.The Departm...
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December 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
💡 President Donald Trump is freezing major offshore wind projects off the Northeast's coast. It's the latest move by the Trump administration to restrict renewable energy development. dailyvoice.com/nj/atlantic-...
🛒 Instacart will stop AI-powered price tests after shoppers discovered they were paying different prices for the same groceries, the company said Monday. The move follows weeks of scrutiny as families struggle with rising food costs. dailyvoice.com/ct/hartford/...
Instacart Ends Secret Price Tests That Raised Grocery Prices For Some Shoppers
Instacart said it will stop using price tests powered by artificial intelligence after customers raised concerns about paying different prices for groceries at the same store.The grocery delivery…
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December 22, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🛒 Instacart will stop AI-powered price tests after shoppers discovered they were paying different prices for the same groceries, the company said Monday. The move follows weeks of scrutiny as families struggle with rising food costs. dailyvoice.com/ct/hartford/...
🎄 Jimmy Kimmel is closing out a chaotic year with a Christmas message. The late-night host will deliver the satirical address after re-signing with ABC despite his controversial suspension in September. dailyvoice.com/ct/hartford/...
Jimmy Kimmel To Give Christmas Address About Fascism's 'Great Year'
Jimmy Kimmel is closing out his turbulent 2025 by warning the United Kingdom about fascism.The late-night host will deliver Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message, the British network announced on ...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
🎄 Jimmy Kimmel is closing out a chaotic year with a Christmas message. The late-night host will deliver the satirical address after re-signing with ABC despite his controversial suspension in September. dailyvoice.com/ct/hartford/...
📺 A "60 Minutes" report about the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador was pulled just hours before it was set to air Sunday night. The move is the latest to fuel criticism of CBS News under the leadership of Bari Weiss. dailyvoice.com/ny/elmont/cb...
CBS News Blasted For Scrapping '60 Minutes' Story: 'Corporate Censorship'
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December 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
📺 A "60 Minutes" report about the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador was pulled just hours before it was set to air Sunday night. The move is the latest to fuel criticism of CBS News under the leadership of Bari Weiss. dailyvoice.com/ny/elmont/cb...
⚠️ A dangerous issue is fueling a nationwide recall of above-ground pools, federal regulators said. A similar problem reported in July was blamed for the deaths of nine toddlers.
Design Flaw Linked To Toddler Drownings Prompts Large Pool Recall
Thousands of above-ground swimming pools are being recalled because of a design flaw that has been blamed for the deaths of nine children.Blue Wave Products and SereneLife Home issued recalls for…
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December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⚠️ A dangerous issue is fueling a nationwide recall of above-ground pools, federal regulators said. A similar problem reported in July was blamed for the deaths of nine toddlers.
⚠️ A nationwide recall is underway for more than 11,000 power strips because they can overheat and spark fires, federal regulators said.
Blown Fuses, Fire Risks Spark Recall Of Popular Power Strips
More than 11,000 power strips are being recalled due to a serious fire risk, potentially leading to severe injuries or death.The recall covers about 11,200 ANNQUAN power strips sold in the US, the…
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December 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
⚠️ A nationwide recall is underway for more than 11,000 power strips because they can overheat and spark fires, federal regulators said.
🏛️ President Donald Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center's exterior on Friday. The institution's board cleared the rebrand to include Trump's name despite federal law requiring congressional approval. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
Trump's Name Added To Kennedy Center Sign Amid JFK Family Outrage
President Donald Trump's name has been added to signage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts despite backlash from JFK's relatives and a law that restricts the institution from being ...
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December 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🏛️ President Donald Trump's name was added to the Kennedy Center's exterior on Friday. The institution's board cleared the rebrand to include Trump's name despite federal law requiring congressional approval. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
President Donald Trump has suspended the diversity immigrant visa lottery. Authorities said the suspected Brown University mass shooter became a permanent US resident through the program in April 2017. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
Trump Freezes Green Card Lottery After Deadly Brown, MIT Shootings
The Trump administration has suspended the federal green card lottery program after deadly shootings at two prestigious New England universities.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced a pau...
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December 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
President Donald Trump has suspended the diversity immigrant visa lottery. Authorities said the suspected Brown University mass shooter became a permanent US resident through the program in April 2017. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
📱 TikTok has agreed to give control of its US operations to a group led by billionaire Larry Ellison and an Abu Dhabi-backed AI firm, according to reports. The deal would end the long push to force China's ByteDance to divest. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
TikTok Reportedly Agrees To Sell US Operations After Years Of Pressure: What To Know
TikTok has agreed to give control of its US operations to a new joint venture led by billionaire Larry Ellison and a tech company owned by the United Arab Emirates.According to internal TikTok memos, ...
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December 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
📱 TikTok has agreed to give control of its US operations to a group led by billionaire Larry Ellison and an Abu Dhabi-backed AI firm, according to reports. The deal would end the long push to force China's ByteDance to divest. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
🛒 Instacart will pay $60 million in refunds, the FTC said Thursday. The grocery delivery app is accused of tricking shoppers with "free delivery" ads, hidden fees, and unwanted subscriptions. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
Instacart To Refund $60M For Misleading Shoppers About Fees, Subscriptions: FTC
Instacart will pay $60 million in refunds to customers after the grocery delivery platform was accused of deceptive practices that raised costs and trapped shoppers in unwanted paid subscriptions.The ...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
🛒 Instacart will pay $60 million in refunds, the FTC said Thursday. The grocery delivery app is accused of tricking shoppers with "free delivery" ads, hidden fees, and unwanted subscriptions. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
✈️ Basic economy flyers on American Airlines have just lost a key perk. The cheapest tickets will no longer earn frequent flyer miles or loyalty points, the company said. dailyvoice.com/ct/windsor-l...
Major Airline Ends Frequent Flyer Miles For Basic Economy Tickets
American Airlines is ending the ability for basic economy travelers to earn frequent flyer miles.The airline announced that customers who buy a basic economy ticket on or after Wednesday, Dec. 17, are...
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December 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
✈️ Basic economy flyers on American Airlines have just lost a key perk. The cheapest tickets will no longer earn frequent flyer miles or loyalty points, the company said. dailyvoice.com/ct/windsor-l...
🐈 A family's cat vanished after a delivery driver was seen carrying her to his car. While Amazon banned the driver and charges are pending, Piper's owner says she's still missing. dailyvoice.com/ct/hartford/...
Amazon Driver Banned After Taking Family's Cat During Delivery (VIDEO)
An Amazon delivery driver has been banned after being caught on camera driving away with a family's cat.In a Facebook post, Diane Huff-Medina said her cat, Piper, was stolen outside her home in Lakewo...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
🐈 A family's cat vanished after a delivery driver was seen carrying her to his car. While Amazon banned the driver and charges are pending, Piper's owner says she's still missing. dailyvoice.com/ct/hartford/...
⚛️ President Donald Trump's media company is merging with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies. The $6 billion deal raises more ethical concerns about Trump's financial dealings while in office. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
Trump Media To Merge With Nuclear Fusion Company In $6B Deal: What To Know
President Donald Trump's social media company is merging with a nuclear fusion firm.Trump Media & Technology Group and TAE Technologies announced an all-stock deal valued at more than $6 billion on Th...
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December 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
⚛️ President Donald Trump's media company is merging with nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies. The $6 billion deal raises more ethical concerns about Trump's financial dealings while in office. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
📺 CBS News is launching a new national town hall and debate series, the network said Thursday. The announcement comes days after Erika Kirk's event fell flat in the ratings amid the newsroom's conservative shift. dailyvoice.com/ny/elmont/cb...
CBS Unveils New Town Hall, Debate Series After Erika Kirk's Ratings Flop
CBS is launching a new nationwide town hall and debate series after a primetime event featuring Erika Kirk drew weak ratings, as the network continues a controversial overhaul of its news division.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
📺 CBS News is launching a new national town hall and debate series, the network said Thursday. The announcement comes days after Erika Kirk's event fell flat in the ratings amid the newsroom's conservative shift. dailyvoice.com/ny/elmont/cb...
🎶 The former tech executive in the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video is speaking publicly for the first time. Kristin Cabot talked about the infamous moment with her boss, along with the memes and angry backlash that she's faced. dailyvoice.com/ma/foxboroug...
Coldplay 'Kiss Cam' Woman Breaks Silence About Viral Foxboro Video, Death Threats
A former tech executive is speaking publicly for the first time after being caught on camera in a viral
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December 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🎶 The former tech executive in the viral Coldplay "kiss cam" video is speaking publicly for the first time. Kristin Cabot talked about the infamous moment with her boss, along with the memes and angry backlash that she's faced. dailyvoice.com/ma/foxboroug...
🌯 Chipotle is rolling out new menu items built around protein, including its first-ever snack cup, the company said Thursday. The changes reflect a growing trend of diners prioritizing protein and opting for smaller portions.
Chipotle's Newest Menu Items Lean Into Protein-Focused Diets
A popular fast-casual restaurant chain is the latest to join the protein craze.Chipotle Mexican Grill unveiled its first-ever
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December 18, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🌯 Chipotle is rolling out new menu items built around protein, including its first-ever snack cup, the company said Thursday. The changes reflect a growing trend of diners prioritizing protein and opting for smaller portions.
Dan Bongino's tenure as FBI deputy director is reportedly coming to an end. The right-wing podcaster's departure comes as he and director Kash Patel face criticism for their leadership of the agency. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...
Dan Bongino To Leave FBI Position, Report Says
Dan Bongino is expected to leave the FBI amid growing speculation about his future, according to reports.Bongino told FBI staff that he'll step down from his position as the bureau's deputy director o...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Dan Bongino's tenure as FBI deputy director is reportedly coming to an end. The right-wing podcaster's departure comes as he and director Kash Patel face criticism for their leadership of the agency. dailyvoice.com/virginia/arl...