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Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence
Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has touched a nerve across America after he blamed social media for the death of Charlie Kirk and the casual sharing of graphic assassination videos on platforms such as X and TikTok. Cox, speaking to reporters on Friday, Sept. 12, said the videos — dozens of them — that show Kirk's final moments after a rifleman’s bullet struck him are feeding a problem America can’t seem to control. Related: Erika Kirk Posts Emotional Photos Beside Husband's Casket: 'The World Is Evil' “If you look at true political assassinations in this country, of someone of this stature, …
Pennsylvania Prodigy: 9-Year-Old Aiden Wilkins Starts Studying Neuroscience At Ursinus College Pennsylvania Prodigy: 9-Year-Old Aiden Wilkins Starts Studying Neuroscience At Ursinus College
Pennsylvania Prodigy: 9-Year-Old Aiden Wilkins Starts Studying Neuroscience At Ursinus College A Pennsylvania boy is making history as one of the youngest college students in the country. At just 9 years old, Aiden Wilkins of Royersford is juggling high school and college. He’s a sophomore at Reach Cyber Charter School and also the youngest student ever to take a class at Ursinus College in Collegeville, according to NBC10, 6ABC, and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Three days a week, Aiden can be found sitting in a neuroscience classroom alongside 18- to 20-year-old college freshmen. The rest of the time, he’s completing high school coursework virtually. His load is heavy, but Aiden said …
Actor Graham Greene Dies; Appeared In Dances With Wolves, The Green Mile, Northern Exposure Actor Graham Greene Dies; Appeared In Dances With Wolves, The Green Mile, Northern Exposure
Actor Graham Greene Dies; Appeared In Dances With Wolves, The Green Mile, Northern Exposure Graham Greene, the quietly commanding actor who starred in Dances With Wolves and The Green Mile, has died. The 73-year-old's death happened Sunday, Aug. 31, in Toronto, TMZ first reported. Born on the Six Nations Reserve in Ohsweken, Ontario, Greene was a proud member of the Oneida First Nation.  Before finding his calling on stage and screen, he worked as a draftsman, steelworker, and audio technician for rock bands.  Encouraged by friends, Greene began acting in Toronto’s vibrant theater scene in the 1970s, quickly earning a reputation for his authenticity and depth. Greene’…
Tragedy Hits College Basketball As 22-Year-Old Star Division I Player Drowns Tragedy Hits College Basketball As 22-Year-Old Star Division I Player Drowns
Tragedy Hits College Basketball As 22-Year-Old Star Division I Player Drowns A college basketball player has died after drowning while swimming over the weekend, officials confirmed. Police in Herriman, Utah, said emergency crews were called to a reservoir around 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 after a swimmer went under and did not resurface. A bystander tried to help but was unable to pull the man from the water. The bystander was hospitalized and is expected to recover. The victim was identified as University of Nebraska at Omaha men’s basketball forward Deng Mayar, age 22, a resident of Salt Lake City.  Mayar had just joined the Mavericks program this past offsea…
Disney Producer's Pop Culture Toy Shop Forced From Westwood Storefront Disney Producer's Pop Culture Toy Shop Forced From Westwood Storefront
Disney Producer's Pop Culture Toy Shop Forced From Westwood Storefront A pop culture toy shop is shifting to an online-only model after construction forced it out of its Bergen County storefront of 12 years, the owners said. The move at Hollywood Heroes at 7 Bergen St., in Westwood, comes as construction on the building begins earlier than expected, forcing the business to vacate starting the first week of September. Hollywood Heroes was founded by Jordan Hembrough, 55, of Ridgewood, a longtime collector and former Travel Channel host of the hit series "Toy Hunter." The store has served the Bergen County toy community since 2014, offering rare and vintage item…
Kyle Hasselman, Gloucester County Library Employee, Dies At 26 Kyle Hasselman, Gloucester County Library Employee, Dies At 26
Kyle Hasselman, Gloucester County Library Employee, Dies At 26 Kyle Hasselman, who worked in the Gloucester County library system, died on Wednesday, July 23 at Cooper Hospital in Camden. He was 26 years old, according to his obituary from Mahaffey-Milano Funeral Home Hasselman had a passion for knowledge, graduating from Kingsway Regional High School, earning his associate's degree from Rowan College of South Jersey and a bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University, his obituary reads. After graduation, he landed his dream job as a library assistant at the Gloucester County Library, according to his obituary. In Loving Memory of…
'Where Can I Meet Friends?' Sullivan 25-Year-Old's Honest Post Sparks Uplifting Wave Of Advice 'Where Can I Meet Friends?' Sullivan 25-Year-Old's Honest Post Sparks Uplifting Wave Of Advice
'Where Can I Meet Friends?' Sullivan 25-Year-Old's Honest Post Sparks Uplifting Wave Of Advice Steven Clark is at that stage of life where he’s old enough to run for Congress but still young enough to hear the echoes of the school cafeteria. So when the 25-year-old Sullivan County native took to Facebook looking to make genuine connections, his simple question struck a surprising chord. “I’m 25. Where can I have fun and meet friends?” Clark posted on the Sullivan County Post Facebook group Tuesday, July 29. His query unleashed a mix of heartfelt and hilarious responses. Locals offered everything from joining dart leagues and volunteer fire departments to lending his time to indie fi…
Chuck E. Cheese Opening Adult Arcade Spinoffs: See What's Inside Chuck E. Cheese Opening Adult Arcade Spinoffs: See What's Inside
Chuck E. Cheese Opening Adult Arcade Spinoffs: See What's Inside The place "where a kid can be a kid" is now somewhere a grown-up can also be a kid! Chuck E. Cheese is creating gaming centers that cater to adults called "Chuck's Arcade," the Texas company said in a news release on Monday, June 30. The new concept combines modern gaming and retro classics. The chain has opened 10 arcade-only locations in malls across eight states, including Trumbull, Connecticut; Nashua and Salem, New Hampshire; and Victor, New York. "Chuck E. Cheese has spent decades mastering the arcade experience — it's in our DNA," said CEO David McKillips. "Thanks to the expert…
Lancaster Man Kills Himself Before Sentencing For Brutal Double Stabbing: Police Lancaster Man Kills Himself Before Sentencing For Brutal Double Stabbing: Police
Lancaster Man Kills Himself Before Sentencing For Brutal Double Stabbing: Police A Lancaster man fatally shot himself hours before he was due in court for sentencing in a brutal 2021 double stabbing, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, July 2. Scotty Lee Gebhard Jr., 38, called 911 around 5:30 a.m. on Friday, June 27, saying he was in Lancaster County Central Park and planned to harm himself. Officers from the Lancaster Bureau of Police responded and attempted to de-escalate the situation, but within seconds of making contact, Gebhard pulled the trigger, according to police. He was taken to Lancaster General Hospital, where he died of the self-inflicted gunshot wound, t…
Fortnite Players Getting $126M In Refunds For Unwanted Charges, FTC Says Fortnite Players Getting $126M In Refunds For Unwanted Charges, FTC Says
Fortnite Players Getting $126M In Refunds For Unwanted Charges, FTC Says Fortnite players across the US are getting a fresh round of cash — and they didn’t even have to win a battle royale to claim it. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it’s sending out more than $126 million in refunds to players who were charged for unwanted in-game purchases, as part of a settlement with Fortnite’s developer, Epic Games. The latest round of payments includes 969,173 checks and PayPal transfers issued on June 25 and 26, the FTC said this week. This stems from a 2023 settlement in which Epic agreed to pay $245 million after the FTC accused the company of using decept…
Eagles Star Saquon Barkley Leaps Onto Madden NFL 26 Cover Eagles Star Saquon Barkley Leaps Onto Madden NFL 26 Cover
Eagles Star Saquon Barkley Leaps Onto Madden NFL 26 Cover Philadelphia Eagles all-pro running back Saquon Barkley is jumping onto the cover of the NFL's biggest video game. Barkley was officially named as the cover athlete for Madden NFL 26 on Monday, June 2. The Super Bowl champion rusher will be the second Eagle to grace the cover after quarterback Donovan McNabb was featured on Madden NFL 06. EA Sports is using a photo of Barkley's jaw-dropping backwards hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones in Week 9 of the 2024 season. Barkley had 199 total yards and two touchdowns, powering the Eagles to a 28-23 win and earning himse…
Sunny Days Ahead: Netflix Welcomes Sesame Street To Streaming Platform Sunny Days Ahead: Netflix Welcomes Sesame Street To Streaming Platform
Sunny Days Ahead: Netflix Welcomes Sesame Street To Streaming Platform More than 50 years after first welcoming viewers to its sunny neighborhood, Sesame Street is heading to Netflix with a revamped 56th season and 90 hours of classic episodes – even as the show's creators face layoffs, unionizing staff, and lost funding. Sesame Street will debut its 56th season on Netflix later in 2025, the show said in a news release on Monday, May 19. The deal gives Netflix exclusive global premiere rights to the show, which will also remain free to US viewers through PBS and PBS Kids digital platforms. The reimagined season features one 11-minute story per episode, new int…
‘He Lit Up Every Room’: Virginia Boy, 12, Killed In Flood Remembered As Funny, Fearless Friend ‘He Lit Up Every Room’: Virginia Boy, 12, Killed In Flood Remembered As Funny, Fearless Friend
‘He Lit Up Every Room’: Virginia Boy, 12, Killed In Flood Remembered As Funny, Fearless Friend A small town in Virginia is heartbroken after a shining light was taken from them during the recent storms in the region. Days after 12-year-old Jordan Sims was swept away by deadly floodwaters, hundreds are coming together to mourn the loss of a boy who, according to loved ones, had a smile that could brighten even the darkest day. Sims wasn’t just any kid. He was that kid, they said. The one who lit up every single room he walked into. The one with the fearless grin, the loud laugh, and the kind of energy that pulled everyone in.  Family and friends say he had a heart big enoug…
Chomp Free Krispy Kreme For Pac-Man's 45th Birthday: Here's How To Score Doughnuts Chomp Free Krispy Kreme For Pac-Man's 45th Birthday: Here's How To Score Doughnuts
Chomp Free Krispy Kreme For Pac-Man's 45th Birthday: Here's How To Score Doughnuts Krispy Kreme is celebrating Pac-Man's birthday with a new doughnut collection, giveaways, and deals based on the classic video game. The popular doughnut chain announced its collaboration with Pac-Man on Monday, May 12. The two-player partnership between the brands helps mark Pac-Man's 45th birthday, which falls on Thursday, May 22. The limited-time lineup includes three themed doughnuts and a maze-inspired box modeled after the classic arcade game. "These all-new Pac-Man doughnuts are sweetest in multi-player mode," Krispy Kreme chief growth officer Dave Skena said. "So, press s…
May The 4th Be With You! How To Celebrate Star Wars Day Like A True Fan May The 4th Be With You! How To Celebrate Star Wars Day Like A True Fan
May The 4th Be With You! How To Celebrate Star Wars Day Like A True Fan May 4th, fans across the galaxy—and right here on Earth—will celebrate Star Wars Day with lightsabers, Lego builds, book binges, and co-op game nights. Whether you’re picking up a Lego Star Wars set, exploring books on Amazon, or grabbing a new game from GameStop, the Force is strong with this year’s offerings. Kohl's and Walmart are also stocked with Grogu dolls, action figures, and themed collectibles to bring the galaxy home. And you can find Star Wars-themed  home decor, clothing, jewelry and more—as well as toys and collectibles—on Amazon. From lightsaber duels in the living room to mo…
Hackettstown College Student Dies: Remembering Evan Esposito Dies, 19 Hackettstown College Student Dies: Remembering Evan Esposito Dies, 19
Hackettstown College Student Dies: Remembering Evan Esposito Dies, 19 Evan Esposito, a 19-year-old Hackettstown resident, died on Thursday, April 17, according to his obituary from the Cochran Funeral Home website. Esposito graduated from Hackettstown High School in 2023 and was pursuing a business degree at Siena College at the time of his death, his obituary reads. An avid fan of the Mets and Packers, one of Esposito's favorite memories was traveling with his mom to Lambeau Field and going on the Packers Cruise, according to his obituary. He loved organizing cornhole, bucketball or Kan Jam tournaments during family camping trips or creating fantasy sports l…
Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More
Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More Preorders will soon begin for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 console, but gamers playing as Mario and Luigi may need to spend a few more coins due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. Nintendo will open preordering on Thursday, April 24, the video game giant said in a news release on Friday, April 18. The release date of Wednesday, June 5, remains unchanged. The original Switch 2 preorder date was originally Wednesday, April 9. It was delayed two weeks in the wake of Trump's "liberation day" announcement. While the Switch 2 will still start at $449.99, Trump's tariffs will drive …
Piscataway Man Charged In Double Fatal Crash After Speeding Through Red Light: Prosecutor Piscataway Man Charged In Double Fatal Crash After Speeding Through Red Light: Prosecutor
Piscataway Man Charged In Double Fatal Crash After Speeding Through Red Light: Prosecutor A 28-year-old Piscataway man was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide on Thursday, April 10, after a crash that killed two people last year in Linden, authorities said. On Saturday, Oct. 5 at 3 a.m., Devon Scuccimarri was driving an Infinity G37 when it went through a red light at a high rate of speed and crashed into a Freightliner Tractor Trailer at Route 1 and 9 and South Stiles Street, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel and Linden Police Chief David Hart said. Ahmad Campbell, a 25-year-old Edison resident who was sitting in the front seat, was pronounced dead at the sce…
Man Posing As Girl To Solicit Child Porn Learns Prison Fate In Charles County Man Posing As Girl To Solicit Child Porn Learns Prison Fate In Charles County
Man Posing As Girl To Solicit Child Porn Learns Prison Fate In Charles County A Maryland man will have to register as a sex offender after preying on a 12-year-old boy in Charles County while playing video games, authorities announced. Adam Marks, 37, has been sentenced to five years in prison for four counts of soliciting child porn after pleading guilty to repeatedly pressuring the child to send inappropriate photos to him, officials say. According to the Charles County State's Attorney's Office, in April 2024, detectives were alerted by the boy that Marks asked him on numerous occasions to send inappropriate pictures of himself. An investigation revealed tha…
Trump's Tariffs Hit Nintendo: Switch 2 Preorders Delayed, Video Game Giant's Stock Tumbles Trump's Tariffs Hit Nintendo: Switch 2 Preorders Delayed, Video Game Giant's Stock Tumbles
Trump's Tariffs Hit Nintendo: Switch 2 Preorders Delayed, Video Game Giant's Stock Tumbles The Nintendo Switch 2 was hit with a Mario Kart "red shell" as preorders for the highly anticipated video game console have been delayed due to President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs. Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 won't start on their scheduled date of Wednesday, April 9. A Nintendo spokesperson confirmed the delay to the Daily Voice on Friday, April 4. Nintendo said the pause won't affect when the portable console will be released. "Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and e…
McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons
McDonald's Digs Into Minecraft World With Limited-Time Movie Meals, Game Add-Ons McDonald's is stacking up something special for Minecraft fans. McDonald's is turning its menu into a pixelated adventure with a limited-time meal inspired by "A Minecraft Movie", which will be released in theaters on Friday, Apr. 4. The fast-food chain announced the partnership in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The Minecraft movie meal and Happy Meal will launch on Tuesday, Apr. 1. McDonald's will bring the video game's blocky world to life with exclusive in-game rewards, collectible toys, and a fiery new sauce. The limited-time meals offer Minecraft fans a chance to …
Devastated Mom Seeks Justice After 'Respectful' Son Stabbed To Death Outside Barclay's Center Devastated Mom Seeks Justice After 'Respectful' Son Stabbed To Death Outside Barclay's Center
Devastated Mom Seeks Justice After 'Respectful' Son Stabbed To Death Outside Barclay's Center A heartbroken mother is searching for answers and pleading for justice after her son was stabbed to death outside Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Micheal Arguy Hernandez, 27, was fatally stabbed after getting into a fight with four teenage boys outside the venue following a J-Hope concert at around 9 p.m. Friday, March 14, the NYPD said. Hernandez was stabbed multiple times in the abdomen near Atlantic and Flatbush avenues. Despite his injuries, Hernandez managed to walk a short distance before collapsing in the southbound lane of Flatbush Avenue. The young man, lovingly referred to as “Brookl…
Bridgewater Man’s Legacy To Live On With Duke Island Park Memorial Bridgewater Man’s Legacy To Live On With Duke Island Park Memorial
Bridgewater Man’s Legacy To Live On With Duke Island Park Memorial A memorial bench is being planned to honor the life of a 33-year-old New Jersey man who died last month. Kyle Fine, of Bridgewater and formerly Raritan, died on Feb. 19, according to his obituary from Branchburg Funeral Home. He worked as an educator and counselor for Jointure, earning a reputation for his kindness and dedication to his students, his obituary reads. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, playing video games, and watching reality TV, with Housewives and RuPaul’s Drag Race among his favorites, the funeral home website said. A GoFundMe campaign organized by Ashley Meye…
Hotel Fight Over Video Games Leads To Assault Charges For Fredericksburg Man, Sheriff Says Hotel Fight Over Video Games Leads To Assault Charges For Fredericksburg Man, Sheriff Says
Hotel Fight Over Video Games Leads To Assault Charges For Fredericksburg Man, Sheriff Says A video games-playing Fredericksburg man who played Grand Theft Auto too many times allegedly assaulted a woman at a Red Roof Inn and stole her vehicle before ending his night behind bars, authorities said. Aubrey Rudd, 52, was arrested on multiple charges after deputies say a verbal fight at the hotel turned violent on Saturday, Feb. 8, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the Red Roof Inn on Warrenton Road around 9:45 p.m., where the victim, who had minor injuries, told police she was in a hotel room with Rudd as he played video games when a d…
'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency 'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency
'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency Legendary voice actor and longtime Washington Capitals PA announcer Wes Johnson has been hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency, according to organizers of an online fundraiser for the family. Last week, Johnson flew down to Atlanta to host a benefit event for the National Alzheimer's Foundation, but never made it after checking into his hotel. "When he didn’t show up at the event, his wife tried desperately to get in touch with him," organizers of a GoFund me for Johnson that went viral, said. "It took hotel security to enter his room and discover him unconscious and barely alive…
'Spirit Lives On': Kris VanBuskirk, Howell Resident, Killed In Car Crash: Authorities 'Spirit Lives On': Kris VanBuskirk, Howell Resident, Killed In Car Crash: Authorities
'Spirit Lives On': Kris VanBuskirk, Howell Resident, Killed In Car Crash: Authorities A 26-year-old Howell resident, died on Wednesday, Jan. 22 after sustaining injuries in a car crash on Monday, Jan. 20, authorities said. At 11:01 a.m., a 2024 Black Kia Forte, driven by Kris VanBuskirk, collided with a 2012 Ford F-250 on Route 34 and Airport Blvd. in Wall Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said. The driver of the F-250 remained on scene while VanBuskirk was hospitalized, authorities said. VanBuskirk is remembered for his love of life, the kind of man who could turn a trip to the grocery store into a memorable escapade, according to his obituary from Silv…
El Salvadoran Man With Violent Past Jailed For Leesburg Shooting Over Video Game Console El Salvadoran Man With Violent Past Jailed For Leesburg Shooting Over Video Game Console
El Salvadoran Man With Violent Past Jailed For Leesburg Shooting Over Video Game Console Game over. A man who fired a bullet into a Leesburg teen's bedroom during an argument over a video game has received a harsh sentence above guidelines, authorities announced on Friday. Emerson Josue Martinez Alvarenga, 20, was sentenced in Loudoun County Circuit Court to three years in the Virginia Department of Corrections after being convicted of: Maliciously shooting at an occupied building; Two counts of possession of a firearm by a non-citizen not lawfully present in the United States; Two counts of brandishing a firearm. The charges stem from a June 29, 2023, shooting at a…
Sudden Death Of Boy, 9, Spreads Sadness In Rockland County: 'Pure Loving Energy' Sudden Death Of Boy, 9, Spreads Sadness In Rockland County: 'Pure Loving Energy'
Sudden Death Of Boy, 9, Spreads Sadness In Rockland County: 'Pure Loving Energy' Shock and sadness spread through Rockland County following the death of a 9-year-old boy. Ocean Torres was a "pure loving energy" before he lost his life over Thanksgiving, according to his obituary on the George M. Holt Funeral Home website. He died Saturday, Nov. 30. News12 said Ocean died of a medical emergency and was a student at Farley Elementary School in Stony Point. "At just nine years old, he had this incredible way of making everyone around him feel special and loved," his obituary reads. "Every single night, Ocean would make sure his siblings - Castiel, Delinda, and his tw…
PA Man Shots, Kills Friend During Fight Over Video Game, DA Says PA Man Shots, Kills Friend During Fight Over Video Game, DA Says
PA Man Shots, Kills Friend During Fight Over Video Game, DA Says A 21-year-old man from Phoenixville has been charged with homicide following the fatal shooting of his friend in Schuylkill Township allegedly during a fight over a video game, authorities announced Friday, Nov. 8. Holden Hoffsis was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, Third Degree Murder, and related offenses for allegedly shooting 21-year-old Daniel Gray in the chest during an argument early in the morning, according to the Chester County District Attorney’s Office and Schuylkill Township Police Department. Police were dispatched to a residence on Westhorpe Lane at approximatel…
'Old Soul:' Cops ID Driver, 29, Killed In Crash On Passaic County Golf Course 'Old Soul:' Cops ID Driver, 29, Killed In Crash On Passaic County Golf Course
'Old Soul:' Cops ID Driver, 29, Killed In Crash On Passaic County Golf Course Police have identified the 29-year-old driver killed in an early-morning crash Tuesday, Sept. 3. Gregory B. Fales, of North Haledon, was heading west on Parish Drive in a Subaru Impreza when he left the roadway, hit a split rail fence, and overturned into the adjacent Passaic County Golf Course property just before 7:30 a.m., Wayne Police Kt. Skylar Cauceglia said. Fales was found unresponsive and unconscious in the car before he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Wayne Memorial First Aid Squad, Wayne Township Fire Department, and St. Joseph’s Hospital Paramedics responded…
Egg Harbor Township Man, 21, Dies After Monthlong Coma From UTV Crash: Fundraiser Egg Harbor Township Man, 21, Dies After Monthlong Coma From UTV Crash: Fundraiser
Egg Harbor Township Man, 21, Dies After Monthlong Coma From UTV Crash: Fundraiser An Egg Harbor Township man has died about a month after his utility terrain vehicle (UTV) crashed, authorities said. Juan Pablo Hernandez-Agabo, 21, died on Friday, Aug. 30, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department confirmed to Daily Voice. He suffered critical head injuries in the crash on Wednesday, July 31. A GoFundMe page had raised more than $13,500 from at least 175 donations as of Wednesday, Sept. 11. "Though we were cousins by blood, he was my little brother," wrote fundraiser organizer Emilio Cerpa. "The void and pain we feel in our hearts is indescribabl…