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Academy Sports Opens First MD Store, NFL Star Micah Parsons Takes PA Kids On Shopping Spree Academy Sports Opens First MD Store, NFL Star Micah Parsons Takes PA Kids On Shopping Spree
Academy Sports Opens First MD Store, NFL Star Micah Parsons Takes PA Kids On Shopping Spree A sporting goods chain marked a major milestone with some football star power when the company opened its first locations in Pennsylvania and Maryland. Academy Sports + Outdoors now has more than 300 stores in 21 states, the company said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The chain opened its first two PA locations in Harrisburg and York, along with the first MD store in Hagerstown. Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons appeared at the opening in his native Harrisburg. The four-time Pro Bowler and former Penn State star led 100 kids through the aisles, helping them pick out their fav…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia
Recall Issued For Tostitos Chips Sold In 13 States, Including Virginia Shoppers in more than a dozen states are being urged to check their snack shelves following a new safety alert involving a popular brand of tortilla chips. Frito-Lay has issued a voluntary recall of a limited number of 13-ounce bags of Tostitos Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips after it was discovered the bags may contain nacho cheese chips with undeclared milk.  The company said people with a milk allergy or severe sensitivity could face a serious or life-threatening reaction if they consume the product. The impacted chips were distributed through retail and e-commerce c…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks
Chain Guard Dangers Force Recall Of Popular E-Bikes Due To Falling Risks Tens of thousands of electric bicycles have been recalled due to a defect that could cause riders to fall. Specialized Bicycle Components issued the recall for more than 32,000 of its Vado and Como IGH e-bikes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The problem affects e-bikes with a faulty chain or belt guard that doesn't fully cover the belt drive. Loose clothing can get caught in the exposed belt, posing a fall hazard. The recall involves e-bikes sold nationwide between March 2021 and November 2024. The e-bikes w…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Are You Running A Local Business? The Team At Daily Voice Wants To Help Are You Running A Local Business? The Team At Daily Voice Wants To Help
Are You Running A Local Business? The Team At Daily Voice Wants To Help More than ever, success in business is determined by reach in your community. Daily Voice provides a direct line of communication to your neighbors. Whether you’re a new business or an experienced marketer, we want to work with you. Our products make it easy to reach local customers. Our team of experts can fit any budget. We’re your trusted source for news and information. We also want to be your trusted partner in advertising. Reach out whenever you're ready—we'll be here.

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Released Murder Suspect With Gang Ties Re-Arrested By ICE In Maryland Released Murder Suspect With Gang Ties Re-Arrested By ICE In Maryland
Released Murder Suspect With Gang Ties Re-Arrested By ICE In Maryland ​A known Venezuelan gang member accused of murder in Maryland was released from custody despite an active immigration detainer and now faces deportation, authorities said.​ Wilmer Antonio Echenique-Navarro, 22, of Capitol Heights, was arrested in April 2024, for the fatal shooting of 40-year-old Derek Coleman in Takoma Park.  Despite an active detainer from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), he was released from Prince George’s County Department of Corrections custody, according to an ICE statement.​ Wilmer Echenique-Navarro ERO Baltimore On Tuesday, March 18, ICE’s…

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by Zak Failla
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Grandmother Visiting From El Salvador For Funeral Killed In Maryland — Shooter Learns Fate Grandmother Visiting From El Salvador For Funeral Killed In Maryland — Shooter Learns Fate
Grandmother Visiting From El Salvador For Funeral Killed In Maryland — Shooter Learns Fate A grandmother visiting Maryland to mourn the loss of her grandson was gunned down in broad daylight in what prosecutors called a “cowardly act” — and now, her killer is going away for a long time. Troy Medley, 38, of Prince George’s County, has been sentenced to 85 years in prison for randomly shooting and killing 62-year-old Lidia Chinchilla DeCarrillo in Capitol Heights, according to State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy. “This was our worst nightmare,” Braveboy said in a news conference announcing the sentencing. “To have someone shooting randomly with no regard is dangerous and jeopardized th…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Bodycam Released After Fugitive Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland (VIDEO) Bodycam Released After Fugitive Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland (VIDEO)
Bodycam Released After Fugitive Kills Woman During Police Chase In Maryland (Video) New video has been released showing the final moments leading up to a deadly crash that killed a Riverdale woman during a police pursuit in Prince George’s County, authorities said. On Thursday, March 27, the Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body-worn camera footage from a Hyattsville City Police officer involved in the fatal crash that took the life of 33-year-old Esmeralda Montoya-Perez. Montoya-Perez was walking along East-West Highway in Chillum around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, February 28, when she was struck and killed by a fugitive fleeing police, the AG’s Independent Investig…

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by Zak Failla
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King Charles Hospitalized Due To Cancer Treatment Side Effects King Charles Hospitalized Due To Cancer Treatment Side Effects
King Charles Hospitalized Due To Cancer Treatment Side Effects King Charles III was hospitalized amid ongoing medical treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace announced. He experienced “temporary side effects” after scheduled medical treatment on Thursday, March 27. The 76-year-old king is now back at his residence at the Clarence House in London, located about 10 miles from Buckingham Palace. In what is described as a precautionary measure, his public schedule for Friday, March 28 has been canceled. It was first revealed the king was diagnosed with cancer in early February 2024.

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
High-Speed Crash Kills Maryland Woman, Leaves Multiple Juveniles Hurt In Pemberton: Cops High-Speed Crash Kills Maryland Woman, Leaves Multiple Juveniles Hurt In Pemberton: Cops
High-Speed Crash Kills Maryland Woman, Leaves Multiple Juveniles Hurt In Pemberton: Cops A late-night crash in Pemberton Township claimed the life of a 19-year-old woman and left multiple passengers — including juveniles — injured, police said. The single-car crash happened just before 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, near West Lakeshore Drive and Broadway, according to a press release from the Pemberton Township Police Department. Investigators say a 2024 Kia Forte was headed northbound on West Lakeshore Drive when the driver — a juvenile — lost control at a high rate of speed. The car veered off the roadway, struck a guide wire, then a tree, and finally slammed into a utility …

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by Cecilia Levine
News
MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch
MLB.TV Crashes On Opening Day As Furious Fans Miss First Pitch Millions missed their favorite team's first pitch on Opening Day when MLB.TV suffered widespread outages.  Tens of thousands of baseball fans reported that the app was not working for them as games kicked off around the country on Thursday afternoon, according to Down Detector. More than 20,000 complaints were lodged on the website as of 4:20 p.m. on March 27. Across MLB, 10 games were scheduled to start between 3 p.m. and 4:10 p.m., causing millions to flock to the app.  There was a cacophony of complaints on social media as customers were unable to watch or listen to their gam…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Discarded Smoking Materials Spark Blaze That Leaves Man Critically Injured In MD: Officials Discarded Smoking Materials Spark Blaze That Leaves Man Critically Injured In MD: Officials
Discarded Smoking Materials Spark Blaze That Leaves Man Critically Injured In MD: Officials A 68-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being pulled from a blazing Owings Mills townhome during a two-alarm fire sparked by discarded smoking materials, fire officials said. Fire crews raced to the 9800 block of Bon Haven Lane just before 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, after getting reports of a dwelling fire with heavy flames, Baltimore County Fire said in a release. When firefighters arrived, they found the rear of the home fully engulfed. During their search, crews found the victim on the third floor in cardiac arrest. First responders performed life-saving measures and managed …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years 'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years
'Falls Road Jane Doe' Identified As Missing Maryland Mom After 29 Years A woman whose remains were discovered off a wooded road in Baltimore County nearly three decades ago has finally been identified, police announced. Leoria Smith, a 20-year-old mother who vanished without ever being reported missing, was confirmed as the woman long known as “Falls Road Jane Doe,” according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Her remains were found in March 1996 in a wooded area off Falls Road.  At the time, she was wearing blue jeans, a pinstriped blouse with pearl buttons, a leather jacket, and high-top shoes. Two gold hoop earrings were also recovered. …

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by Zak Failla
Business
US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression
Us-canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression Bookings for flights between the US and Canada have plummeted as President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian goods and challenges the country's sovereignty.  Airline capacity between the neighboring nations has been reduced through October, aviation data firm OAG said on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Forward bookings between the US and Canada are down more than 70% compared to 2024. The most significant cuts are hitting peak travel months in July and August, when millions of Canadian tourists traditionally head south of their border. "For all scheduled airlines operating…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Five Arrested In Three Hours At Same Maryland Safeway, Police Say Five Arrested In Three Hours At Same Maryland Safeway, Police Say
Five Arrested In Three Hours At Same Maryland Safeway, Police Say Shoplifters in Bethesda had a rough day during what police described as a "retail blitz."  Five people were arrested — in three separate incidents — during a three-hour span at the same Safeway store in Montgomery County, police say. The thefts happened back-to-back-to-back on the afternoon of Thursday, March 20 at the Safeway in the 5000 block of Bradley Boulevard. The first arrest came around 12:30 p.m., when a man and woman were spotted stealing from the store, according to Montgomery County Police.  Officers first apprehended 34-year-old Shelon Emmanel Johnson, and…

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by Zak Failla
News
Actress From Popular '90s Sitcom Dies At Age 58 Actress From Popular '90s Sitcom Dies At Age 58
Actress From Popular '90s Sitcom Dies At Age 58 One of the best-known cast members of a popular 1990s sitcom has died. Cindyana Santangelo was 58 years old. On Married ... With Children, she played the recurring role of The Jiggly Room dancer Sierra Madre under the name Cindyana Lair. First responders were called to her California property in Malibu on Monday, March 24 for an unspecified medical emergency, and she was then rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead, according to TMZ.  An autopsy is pending. A New York native with the given name Cindy Lehrer, she was born in Manhattan in 1967, and grew up …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Deputy Sheriff Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Maryland, Police Say Deputy Sheriff Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Maryland, Police Say
Deputy Sheriff Accused Of Sexually Abusing Child In Maryland, Police Say A deputy sheriff in Maryland is facing disturbing charges for allegedly abusing a child nearly a decade ago in Anne Arundel County, police announced. Anthony Nickoles, 42, of Pasadena, was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 26, in Annapolis, following an investigation by the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Abuse Unit. The case stems from a report made to authorities earlier this month. On Monday, March 3, the Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office alerted county police about an allegation involving one of their own deputies. Detectives launched an inves…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Pollen Bomb Could Hit Northeast Bringing Allergy Season From Hell, Experts Warn Pollen Bomb Could Hit Northeast Bringing Allergy Season From Hell, Experts Warn
Pollen Bomb Could Hit Northeast Bringing Allergy Season From Hell, Experts Warn If you live in the Northeast and suffer from seasonal allergies, it’s time to stock up on tissues. Allergy experts at Hackensack Meridian Health say the 2025 spring allergy season is shaping up to be one of the worst in recent memory, fueled by an unusually cold winter and warmer, drier weather ahead. This season has already kicked off with pollen counts 10 to 20 percent higher than average in some parts of the country, according to Dr. Leonard Bielory, allergist, immunologist, and professor of medicine at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. According to Dr. Bielory, trees across the N…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Stepmom Accused of Holding Connecticut Man Captive For 20 Years Returns to Court Amid Outrage Stepmom Accused of Holding Connecticut Man Captive For 20 Years Returns to Court Amid Outrage
Stepmom Accused of Holding Connecticut Man Captive For 20 Years Returns to Court Amid Outrage Donations continue to flood in for the 32-year-old man from Connecticut who was allegedly held captive inside a tiny room in a Waterbury home for two decades. The global outpouring of support comes as prosecutors seek harsher penalties for his stepmother, who is currently out on bail. Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury has raised nearly $200,000 on GoFundMe as of Thursday morning, March 27 — more than double its original goal. The funds will help cover the man's medical expenses and therapy and help him build a new life. "I cannot fathom what you went through all those lost years," one donor …

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Winning $500K 'Powerball Double Play' Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store Winning $500K 'Powerball Double Play' Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store
Winning $500K 'Powerball Double Play' Ticket Sold At Maryland Liquor Store Wednesday was a lucky day for Lottery players in Maryland - one in particular - who cashed in big on a $500,000 Powerball Double Play ticket sold at an area liquor store. The first second-tier Double Play winning ticket sold in 2025 remains days after the fateful drawing on a ticket that was sold at Carsins Run Liquors in the 3500 block of Churchville Road in Aberdeen. The winning Double Play numbers from the Monday, March 24 drawing were 02-54-59-65-68 with a Powerball of 03. On Monday, Maryland saw more than 12,000 players win prizes of between $4 and $200. Double Play is a se…

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by Zak Failla
News
Toxic Chemical Found In Children's Jewelry Kits Triggers Massive Recall Toxic Chemical Found In Children's Jewelry Kits Triggers Massive Recall
Toxic Chemical Found In Children's Jewelry Kits Triggers Massive Recall A New Jersey toy company is recalling hundreds of thousands of children's jewelry design kits because the crafts have a toxic resin. LaRose Industries recalled about 224,100 Cra-Z-Art Gemex and Gel2Gem kits, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 27. The agency said the jewelry kits contain a chemical banned in children's products, violating the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The resin, hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA), can cause skin, eye, and respiratory irritation or sensitization if not fully cured. "Once cured, the resin no longer presen…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Deputy On Motorcycle Injured In I-95 Hit-Run Crash: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) Deputy On Motorcycle Injured In I-95 Hit-Run Crash: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
Deputy On Motorcycle Injured In I-95 Hit-Run Crash: Sheriff (Developing) A Stafford County Sheriff’s deputy is recovering after being struck from behind in a hit-and-run crash on I-95 early Thursday morning, officials say. The crash happened around 6:15 a.m. on March 27, when the deputy was stationary on his agency-issued motorcycle in the northbound lanes of I-95 near the Warrenton Road exit ramp, according to the sheriff's office. An unidentified vehicle slammed into the back of the motorcycle, injuring the deputy, then sped off without stopping, a spokesperson for the department said. The deputy sustained minor injuries and is currently being evaluated, acco…

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by Zak Failla
News
Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New
Revamped Mega Millions Game Promises Better Odds, Boosted Prizes: Here's What's New An updated Mega Millions game is set to launch with bigger prizes, better odds, and a higher starting jackpot of $50 million. Mega Millions announced the first major change to the game since 2017 in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The first drawing under the new structure will take place at 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 8. The lottery game said the changes aim to bring higher non-jackpot payouts, improved odds, and faster-growing prizes. "Beyond big jackpots, players told us they want bigger non-jackpot prizes and that's exactly what this new game delivers," said Joshua Johnson, l…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Maryland Man Opens Fire On Same Woman Less Than 24 Hours After Jail Release: Prosecutor Maryland Man Opens Fire On Same Woman Less Than 24 Hours After Jail Release: Prosecutor
Maryland Man Opens Fire On Same Woman Less Than 24 Hours After Jail Release: Prosecutor He walked out of jail — and headed straight back into trouble. A St. Mary’s County man is heading to prison after he was convicted of tracking down the same woman he assaulted before, then firing a gun at her less than 24 hours after being released, prosecutors announced. Jonathan Salazar-Martinez, 20, of Lexington Park, was sentenced to 45 years in prison, with 15 years of active incarceration, following a violent domestic encounter that nearly turned deadly. The disturbing part? He’d just finished serving time for the previous assault on the same victim. “Repeat offenders must face seri…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Son 'Acting Weird' Stashes MD Mom's Body In Back Seat Of Her Own SUV: DA Son 'Acting Weird' Stashes MD Mom's Body In Back Seat Of Her Own SUV: DA
Son 'Acting Weird' Stashes MD Mom's Body In Back Seat Of Her Own SUV: DA A 31-year-old man is facing charges after police say he left his mother’s body in a car outside of a Pennsylvania home. Her cause of death? Strangulation — and it’s been ruled a homicide, authorities said. Kevin Hyun Ahn, 31, was charged with abuse of a corpse after 61-year-old Hyun Ahn, of Owings Mills, MD, was found dead in a white Toyota RAV4 around 3:46 p.m. on March 24, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office and Northern Lancaster County Regional Police (NLCRPD) said. Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Fruitville Pike after a woman called to report her estranged brother was “act…

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by Cecilia Levine
Politics
Top MS-13 Leader Captured In Virginia During Federal Sting, Officials Say Top MS-13 Leader Captured In Virginia During Federal Sting, Officials Say
Top MS-13 Leader Captured In Virginia During Federal Sting, Officials Say US authorities are celebrating after a top MS-13 gang leader was apprehended in Virginia. Officials announced on Thursday that a weeks-long operation involving federal and state investigators culminated with "one of the top domestic terrorists in MS-13 off the streets."  “This is what happens when you let good cops be cops and we’re going to continue to let good cops be cops across this country," FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement.  "President Trump gave us the executive decision to go after and safeguard our communities … We are returning our communities to safety.” Th…

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by Zak Failla
News
Hidden Notes Found In Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione's Socks At Court Hearing Hidden Notes Found In Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione's Socks At Court Hearing
Hidden Notes Found In Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione's Socks At Court Hearing Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione was found with notes hidden in a package of socks before a recent court appearance. Mangione, age 26, is charged with fatally shooting 50-year-old UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel in December ahead of an investor conference.  Two heart-shaped notes were tucked away inside the cardboard packaging of argyle socks delivered to Mangione by his defense team before his court appearance in New York City last month, "Secreted in the cardboard were two personal heart-shaped notes, one addressed to an unknown person named …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Dog Stabbed Seven Times During Argument In Maryland, Sheriff Says Dog Stabbed Seven Times During Argument In Maryland, Sheriff Says
Dog Stabbed Seven Times During Argument In Maryland, Sheriff Says A man is behind bars in St. Mary’s County after he allegedly stabbed a dog multiple times outside a home in Lexington Park — an attack that a witness said came moments after a verbal fight with another resident. Corey Allen Barbour McDowney, 48, was arrested on Wednesday, March 25, after deputies responded to a reported disturbance in the 21000 block of Exquisite Court, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office said. When deputies arrived, they found a bleeding dog on the front porch. McDowney claimed the dog had attacked him and that he stabbed it in self-defense — but deputies said they saw…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Ed Sheeran Opening Pop-Up Pub Inspired By New Song: See Why Your Old Phone Is The Cover Charge Ed Sheeran Opening Pop-Up Pub Inspired By New Song: See Why Your Old Phone Is The Cover Charge
Ed Sheeran Opening Pop-Up Pub Inspired By New Song: See Why Your Old Phone Is The Cover Charge A superstar singer known for a song reminiscing about a photograph now wants you to grab an old cellphone and come to his pop-up pub on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Ed Sheeran will open up the limited-time bar called "The Old Phone Pub", the singer-songwriter confirmed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The pub will be in Ipswich, which shares a name with Sheeran's hometown in England. The pub will only stand for two days – Friday, Mar. 28, and Saturday, Mar. 29 – and is inspired by Sheeran's new song "Old Phone" from his latest album "Play". It's his fi…

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by Chris Spiker
News
RFK Jr. To Cut Around One-Quarter Of Federal Health Staff RFK Jr. To Cut Around One-Quarter Of Federal Health Staff
RFK Jr. To Cut Around One-Quarter Of Federal Health Staff Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is preparing to make significant reductions within the department, as reported in documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal.  The planned changes involve the elimination of at least 10,000 full-time positions across various departments responsible for critical functions such as disease outbreak response, insurance provision for low-income Americans, and drug approval, according to the story published Thursday morning, March 27. If enacted, these measures would result in the department losing nearly one-quarter of its personn…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Active, Volatile Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted Active, Volatile Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted
Active, Volatile Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted A dynamic and potentially volatile Atlantic hurricane season is being predicted this year, with several similarities to the historic destruction seen last year. “Everyone needs to start planning and preparing for hurricane season,” AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. “Climatology, weather patterns, water temperatures, and many other factors all point to yet another active Atlantic hurricane season with more tropical storms and hurricanes forming compared to the historical average.” “We expect fewer named storms this year compared to last year. The total number of stor…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Carbon Monoxide Killed 3 American Women On Belize Birthday Trip: Report Carbon Monoxide Killed 3 American Women On Belize Birthday Trip: Report
Carbon Monoxide Killed 3 American Women On Belize Birthday Trip: Report Three Massachusetts women found dead last month in a seaside Belize hotel died from carbon monoxide poisoning, according to an investigation by the Belizean government, CBS Boston reported Wednesday, March 26. The bodies of Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad — all lifelong friends from Revere — were discovered on Feb. 22. The trio had traveled to Central America to celebrate El Arar’s 26th birthday, their families said. Related: Communities Rally Around Families of 3 Women Who Died in Belize Initial reports from officials indicated that the women died of acute pulmonary edem…

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by Josh Lanier