Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals
Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals The biggest heroes in kids' lives may not need capes, theme music, or superpowers. Parents are the top role models for children ages 4 to 12, according to a survey published Thursday, July 9, by Talker Research and commissioned by Kiddie Academy. The survey of 2,000 parents found that children are most likely to look up to people in their everyday lives, according to Talker Research on behalf of Kiddie Academy. Parents topped the list at 71 percent, followed by teachers at 40 percent, siblings at 37 percent, extended family members at 33 percent, and friends at 31 percent. Fictional super…
Roof Collapse Forces Firefighters Out Of Massive Maryland House Fire Roof Collapse Forces Firefighters Out Of Massive Maryland House Fire
Roof Collapse Forces Firefighters Out Of Massive Maryland House Fire A massive house fire in Maryland forced crews out of a Montgomery County home early Saturday after sections of the roof began collapsing, leaving firefighters no choice but to battle the blaze from outside. Firefighters were dispatched around 4:30 a.m. to the 9200 block of Warfield Road in Gaithersburg, where they arrived to find flames already punching through the roof of the large two-story home. Everyone inside had escaped before crews arrived. Firefighters initially pushed inside in an effort to stop the fire, but deteriorating conditions quickly changed the game. With portions of the…
PA Cop Arrested For DUI In Maryland While Out On Bail: Court Records PA Cop Arrested For DUI In Maryland While Out On Bail: Court Records
PA Cop Arrested For DUI In Maryland While Out On Bail: Court Records A police officer charged with assaulting his girlfriend had his bail revoked after he was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving while riding a Harley-Davidson in Maryland, court records show. Lee Richard Brown, 40, of Mount Wolf, York County, was stopped at 2:08 a.m. Monday, July 13, near the 10700 block of Coastal Highway, according to Maryland court records. Brown was charged with driving or attempting to drive while under the influence of alcohol and driving while impaired by alcohol. Ocean City police also cited him for reckless driving, negligent driving, traveling 65 mph in a 40 m…
Tick Bite Can Trigger Life-Changing Food Allergy: Warning Signs, Prevention Tips Tick Bite Can Trigger Life-Changing Food Allergy: Warning Signs, Prevention Tips
Tick Bite Can Trigger Life-Changing Food Allergy: Warning Signs, Prevention Tips A nearly invisible outdoor hazard can alter what someone can safely eat and trigger a medical emergency hours after dinner. The condition is alpha-gal syndrome, or AGS, a potentially life-threatening allergy that can develop after a tick bite, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Alpha-gal is a sugar molecule found in most mammals but not in humans. It is also present in the saliva of some ticks. A bite can introduce the molecule into a person’s bloodstream, causing the immune system to treat it as a threat. The person may react later after eating beef, pork, lamb, …
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Some supermarket shortcuts may come with a longer-term cost. High intake of ultra-processed foods, including processed meats, sweetened drinks, packaged snacks, frozen meals, and sugary breakfast foods, has been linked to a higher risk of early death in multiple large studies. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported that a 30-year study of more than 114,000 American adults found those who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a four percent higher risk of death from any cause than those who ate the least. The same study found an eight percent higher risk of death from neurodege…
Groom Raped Bride's Drunk Relative Night Before Wedding: Affidavit Groom Raped Bride's Drunk Relative Night Before Wedding: Affidavit
Groom Raped Bride's Drunk Relative Night Before Wedding: Affidavit A groom is accused of raping a relative of the bride hours after his own wedding celebration in Pennsylvania last fall, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Zachary Prouty, 38, of Sanders, Kentucky, was charged Thursday, July 16, with two counts of rape, sexual assault, and two counts of indecent assault in connection with the alleged assault from Thursday, Oct. 16, to Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, assault, court records show. The alleged victim, a relative of the bride, had traveled to Gettysburg for the wedding between Prouty and Rebekah Hanshaw on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, accor…
Glass May Appear In Pillsbury Rolls, Triggering Massive Recall Glass May Appear In Pillsbury Rolls, Triggering Massive Recall
Glass May Appear In Pillsbury Rolls, Triggering Massive Recall Hundreds of thousands of frozen Pillsbury rolls are being recalled because they may contain glass. General Mills voluntarily recalled about 736,000 Pillsbury Hard Roll Dough and Kaiser Roll Dough pieces, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report from Monday, July 13. The frozen rolls were distributed in 19 states across the country, including Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. According to the FDA, the products were recalled because of "potential foreign material (glass)." The recall includes Pillsbury Hard Roll Dough sold in cases containing 180 rol…
US Increases Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination: What To Know US Increases Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination: What To Know
US Increases Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination: What To Know The State Department is increasing its warning level for American travelers visiting Saint Lucia. The federal government raised its travel advisory for the Caribbean island to Level 2 on Friday, July 10. A Level 2 advisory tells US citizens to "exercise increased caution" in a nation. According to State Department officials, violent crime can happen "anywhere" in Saint Lucia. "US citizens and other foreigners in Saint Lucia have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape," the advisory said. "In some cases, U.S. citizens have been killed." Guests at tourist resor…
Win Free Chipotle During 2026 World Cup Final: Here's How Win Free Chipotle During 2026 World Cup Final: Here's How
Win Free Chipotle During 2026 World Cup Final: Here's How You could score free Chipotle during the biggest game in the world. Chipotle Mexican Grill will give away up to $1 million in free entrées during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, the chain announced in a news release on Thursday, July 16. Defending champion Argentina will take on reigning European title-holder Spain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 19. Chipotle's promotion will take place during the match's second official hydration break (pausa de hidratación for anyone watching on Telemundo). Chipotle will post a video on its Insta…
Severe Storms Will Collide With Wildfire Smoke, Triggering Widespread Hazards Severe Storms Will Collide With Wildfire Smoke, Triggering Widespread Hazards
Severe Storms Will Collide With Wildfire Smoke, Triggering Widespread Hazards The Northeast is facing a volatile one-two punch that could make the first half of the weekend dangerous for travel and outdoor plans. Severe thunderstorms will move into Canadian wildfire smoke on Saturday, July 18, bringing the risk of widespread damaging winds, torrential rain, flash flooding, and tornadoes. The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center placed parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic under an Enhanced Risk for severe weather, the third level on its five-point scale. Storms are expected from the afternoon through the evening, although some danger may continue overn…
Popular Kitchen Step Stools Recalled Over Fall Hazard: What To Know Popular Kitchen Step Stools Recalled Over Fall Hazard: What To Know
Popular Kitchen Step Stools Recalled Over Fall Hazard: What To Know More than 116,000 step stools are being recalled because they can tip over while being used. TOMY International issued the recall for about 116,908 Boon PIVOT Collapsible Toddler Tower Kitchen Step Stools, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 16. Another 2,033 stools were sold in Canada. The recalled metal and plastic tower stools were sold in gray and white. They measure about 22 inches wide, 23 inches deep, and 35 inches tall. TOMY has received 11 reports of the towers being unstable and shifting or leaning. No injuries have been reported, according to the CPSC. …
Devices Seized In Raid Lead To Fresh Child Porn Charges For Virginia Man, Sheriff Says Devices Seized In Raid Lead To Fresh Child Porn Charges For Virginia Man, Sheriff Says
Devices Seized In Raid Lead To Fresh Child Porn Charges For Virginia Man, Sheriff Says The evidence kept coming. Weeks after a Virginia man was arrested in a child exploitation investigation, detectives say a closer look at the electronic devices they seized uncovered enough additional evidence to file five more felony charges. Connor Faitak, 32, was first taken into custody on June 16 after detectives with the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office searched his home in the 300 block of Pool Drive as part of a child exploitation investigation. Investigators walked away with multiple electronic devices and, during a separate search the same day, recovered what authorities described as…
ISIS Convict's Final Phone Call Before Deadly ODU Terror Attack Was To Gun Seller, Feds Say ISIS Convict's Final Phone Call Before Deadly ODU Terror Attack Was To Gun Seller, Feds Say
ISIS Convict's Final Phone Call Before Deadly ODU Terror Attack Was To Gun Seller, Feds Say Minutes before Mohamed Bailor Jalloh walked into an Army ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University and carried out a deadly terrorist attack, prosecutors say he made one last phone call. It wasn't to a family member. It was to the Virginia man who had sold him the gun. Newly filed federal court records reveal Kenya Mechell Chapman, 32, of Smithfield, sold the Glock pistol to Jalloh the night before the March 12 shooting in Norfolk, then spoke with him again just minutes before the attack that killed Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and wounded two other Army personnel. The revelations surfaced o…
Virginia Driver Charged Months After 62-Year-Old Woman Was Killed In Crosswalk: Police Virginia Driver Charged Months After 62-Year-Old Woman Was Killed In Crosswalk: Police
Virginia Driver Charged Months After 62-Year-Old Woman Was Killed In Crosswalk: Police It took nearly three months, but a Virginia grand jury has now decided the crash was criminal. A Lorton man has been indicted in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash that claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman in Alexandria earlier this year. Tekaligne Shirko, 46, surrendered Friday, July 17, after an Alexandria grand jury returned an indictment charging him with involuntary manslaughter and failure to yield to a pedestrian causing death, according to Alexandria Police. The charges stem from a collision shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 20, at the intersection of North Saint A…
Craig Melvin Thanks Supporters After 'Today' Intruder, Roker Backs 'Brother'; Guard Loses Job Craig Melvin Thanks Supporters After 'Today' Intruder, Roker Backs 'Brother'; Guard Loses Job
Craig Melvin Thanks Supporters After 'Today' Intruder, Roker Backs 'Brother'; Guard Loses Job A day after a man allegedly sneaked into the NBC studios during the "Today" show and yelled a racial slur at co-host Craig Melvin, the Weston, Connecticut, resident thanked viewers for their outpouring of support. But as his colleagues rallied around him, one security guard was left without a job. In a brief remark on the Friday, July 17, episode of "Today," Melvin said he was rattled but thankful for his co-hosts and colleagues, who were quick to come to his aid. "Thankfully, he was apprehended quickly. He was placed under arrest," the anchor said, adding that the show is "cooperating full…
Dangerous Damaging Winds, Limited Visibility Expected As Severe Storms Slam Into Smoky Skies Dangerous Damaging Winds, Limited Visibility Expected As Severe Storms Slam Into Smoky Skies
Dangerous Damaging Winds, Limited Visibility Expected As Severe Storms Slam Into Smoky Skies A wild weekend setup will result in a pair of unwelcome summer threats colliding over the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story: Severe Storms Will Collide With Wildfire Smoke, Triggering Widespread Hazards Severe thunderstorms will sweep into lingering Canadian wildfire smoke on Saturday, July 18, creating a one-two punch of damaging winds, torrential rain, reduced visibility, and poor air quality. Showers and thunderstorms will advance across the Northeast on Saturday, July 18, threatening travel disruptions and localized flash flooding. AccuWeather The National W…
Virginia Drivers Hit Double Trouble As Crashes Snarl Beltway In Fairfax Virginia Drivers Hit Double Trouble As Crashes Snarl Beltway In Fairfax
Virginia Drivers Hit Double Trouble As Crashes Snarl Beltway In Fairfax Just when one backup wasn't enough, another crash made the afternoon commute even worse. Virginia drivers heading through Fairfax County on Friday, July 17, found themselves crawling along the Capital Beltway after two separate crashes on Interstate 495 South closed multiple lanes and stacked traffic for miles. The biggest backup developed near mile marker 49.1, where a crash involving a tractor-trailer shut down the left and left-center lanes. As of 4:53 p.m., traffic was backed up for approximately three miles, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation, which urged motorists…
$60K Reward Back In Play As FBI, Maryland State Police Hunt Unsolved Road Rage Killers $60K Reward Back In Play As FBI, Maryland State Police Hunt Unsolved Road Rage Killers
$60K Reward Back In Play As FBI, Maryland State Police Hunt Unsolved Road Rage Killers Four years later, someone still knows who pulled the trigger. Maryland State Police and the FBI are renewing their plea for information in two unsolved road rage killings that left a father of six and another driver dead in separate 2022 shootings, reminding the public that $60,000 in reward money is still available. The renewed push came on Friday, July 17, when the FBI Baltimore Field Office spotlighted the unsolved killings of Delonte Hicks in Prince George's County and Charles Harrison Marks IV in Howard County, both of whom were fatally shot while behind the wheel. Hicks, 29, of Washi…
Maryland Trash Truck Erupts In Flames At Busy Maryland Intersection (PHOTOS) Maryland Trash Truck Erupts In Flames At Busy Maryland Intersection (PHOTOS)
Maryland Trash Truck Erupts In Flames At Busy Maryland Intersection (Photos) It went from garbage pickup to a five-alarm-looking mess in a hurry. A Maryland trash truck erupted in flames Friday afternoon, sending thick black smoke billowing over a busy Gaithersburg intersection before firefighters brought the blaze under control. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were dispatched shortly after 2:15 p.m. Friday, July 17, to Snouffer School Road and Sweet Autumn Drive after reports of a large vehicle fire. When firefighters arrived, they found an empty Leach trash truck with its engine compartment engulfed in flames. The driver had already made it out s…
Win $2M In 'Monopoly' Competition Show On Netflix: How To Apply Win $2M In 'Monopoly' Competition Show On Netflix: How To Apply
Win $2M In 'Monopoly' Competition Show On Netflix: How To Apply You could soon play a game of Monopoly that's larger than life with a $2 million prize on the line. Netflix has greenlit "Monopoly," a competition series that will pit 12 contestants against each other in an enormous version of the classic board game. The streaming giant announced that it's looking for potential competitors to take part in the show, which will debut in fall 2027. Applications are now open for people hoping to become one of the 12 players selected for the series. To apply, you must upload a one-minute video explaining why you want to be on the show, along with…
Faulty Seat Belts Trigger Huge Recall Of Popular Hyundai Vehicles Faulty Seat Belts Trigger Huge Recall Of Popular Hyundai Vehicles
Faulty Seat Belts Trigger Huge Recall Of Popular Hyundai Vehicles Nearly 48,000 Hyundai SUVs are being recalled over a seat belt buckle problem that increases injury risks during a crash. Hyundai Motor America issued the recall for 47,749 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday, July 14. The issue affects certain 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2026 Hyundai Kona vehicles. The rear center seat belt buckle may have been improperly manufactured and could fail to properly restrain a passenger during a crash. The defect was linked to a supplier's stamping tools that weren't properly maintained and had worn down from ove…
MD's Favorite Ice Cream Flavors Revealed In New Study MD's Favorite Ice Cream Flavors Revealed In New Study
MD's Favorite Ice Cream Flavors Revealed In New Study When it comes to ice cream, the Northeast is sticking with the classics. A new report from Beach.com found that Neapolitan remains the most popular flavor in the US. The trio of classic tastes ranked No. 1 in 24 states, making it the nation's top choice for the second year in a row. The travel website analyzed four years of Google search data for 421 ice cream flavors to determine the top-searched varieties in every state. "Originally from Naples, Italy, the layered dessert called spumoni was brought to the U.S. in the 19th century, evolving from the chocolate, cherry, and pistachio trifec…
Flying Parts Prompt Massive Recall Of Nearly 290K Ford Vehicles Flying Parts Prompt Massive Recall Of Nearly 290K Ford Vehicles
Flying Parts Prompt Massive Recall Of Nearly 290K Ford Vehicles Nearly 290,000 Ford Explorer SUVs are being recalled because roof rail covers can come loose and detach while driving. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 288,314 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, July 14. The recall affects certain 2016-2019 Ford Explorers. The roof rail covers may loosen over time and separate from the vehicle while it's moving. A detached cover could create a hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Drivers may notice more wind noise, squeaks, rattles, or a visible gap between the roof…
Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack
Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack A cyberattack has temporarily halted US production at Fairlife, the dairy company owned by Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Company announced the ransomware attack in a news release on Thursday, July 16. Fairlife identified unauthorized access by a third party to part of its computer systems, including production-related systems. After detecting the cyberattack, Fairlife activated its incident response and business continuity plans. The company said it's continuing to investigate the breach with help from law enforcement, outside advisors, and cybersecurity experts. The full scope, natur…
Maryland Man 'Young Wiggi' Used Stolen Identities To Hide Cocaine Operation, Police Say Maryland Man 'Young Wiggi' Used Stolen Identities To Hide Cocaine Operation, Police Say
Maryland Man 'Young Wiggi' Used Stolen Identities To Hide Cocaine Operation, Police Say The drugs weren't the only thing police say he was hiding. A Maryland man accused of trafficking kilos of cocaine was also using stolen identities to conceal his operation, according to investigators, who say the scheme unraveled during a sweeping multi-agency investigation in Montgomery County. Wildy Cherubin, 38, of Silver Spring, who also goes by the nickname "Young Weegi," was arrested Wednesday, July 8, following an investigation by the Montgomery County Police Department's Special Investigations Division and the DEA. Detectives say Cherubin wasn't just distributing significant quanti…
Brenda Fricker Dies: Oscar-Winning Actress Known For 'Home Alone,' 'My Left Foot' Brenda Fricker Dies: Oscar-Winning Actress Known For 'Home Alone,' 'My Left Foot'
Brenda Fricker Dies: Oscar-Winning Actress Known For 'Home Alone,' 'My Left Foot' An actress who could turn quiet loneliness into unforgettable humanity has died after a six-decade career. Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker died on Friday, July 17, following a period of ill health, her agent told the BBC. She was 81. Fricker became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award when she received the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1990 for “My Left Foot.” She played Bridget Brown, the devoted mother of writer and painter Christy Brown, portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis in the acclaimed 1989 film. Fricker reached an even wider audience three years later as the rec…
Bizarre 24 Hours End With Maryland Man Facing Burglary Charge, Exposure Investigation: Sheriff Bizarre 24 Hours End With Maryland Man Facing Burglary Charge, Exposure Investigation: Sheriff
Bizarre 24 Hours End With Maryland Man Facing Burglary Charge, Exposure Investigation: Sheriff One bizarre encounter was odd enough. Then deputies started connecting the dots. A Prince George's County man is accused of popping up in a string of strange incidents across Southern Maryland over the course of 24 hours, culminating in an attempted burglary charge and an ongoing indecent exposure investigation. The Calvert County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to multiple unrelated calls between Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, including a welfare check, an attempted break-in at a home on B Street in Chesapeake Beach, and a reported indecent exposure on the North Beach …
Maryland Named In White House Voter Roll Disclosure; AG Says Elections Remain Secure Maryland Named In White House Voter Roll Disclosure; AG Says Elections Remain Secure
Maryland Named In White House Voter Roll Disclosure; AG Says Elections Remain Secure Maryland found itself at the center of President Donald Trump's primetime address on election security. During a nationally televised speech on Thursday night, July 16, Trump announced the release of declassified intelligence records that he said showed voter registration rolls in at least 18 states had been "compromised" by the People's Republic of China.  Maryland was among the states identified by name in a White House document released ahead of the address. The document states that more than 200 million voter records were compromised by China and says Trump is alerting congression…
Maryland Murder Suspect Tracked Down In Baltimore After Deadly Hagerstown Shooting: Police Maryland Murder Suspect Tracked Down In Baltimore After Deadly Hagerstown Shooting: Police
Maryland Murder Suspect Tracked Down In Baltimore After Deadly Hagerstown Shooting: Police He wasn't hiding anymore. A Maryland man wanted for a Washington County killing that happened nearly two months ago has been captured in Baltimore and is now facing a murder charge. Members of the US Marshals Capital Area Regional Task Force and the Hagerstown Police Warrant Task Force arrested 20-year-old Nadeem Ameen Davis, of Baltimore, around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, in the 3000 block of East Madison Street, according to the Hagerstown Police Department. Authorities say Davis was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Mitchell Omar Reddick on Sunday, May 25. The inves…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Maryland As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Maryland As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Maryland As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued Maryland residents didn't need an air quality monitor to know something was wrong Friday morning. The sky turned hazy. The sun glowed orange. The air smelled like a campfire. The culprit was hundreds of miles away. Smoke from massive Canadian wildfires drifted into the region overnight, prompting widespread Code Red and Code Purple air quality alerts across much of the area as officials urged residents to stay indoors, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and keep their windows closed. A weak front dropping south this eve has turned the winds to the northwest pushing more Canadian wildfir…
FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now
FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now A sprawling foodborne outbreak now has a much clearer trail, and health officials are warning diners not to ignore it. The FDA said on Thursday, July 16, that shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states has been linked to an outbreak of Cyclospora infections. The warning covers locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. The outbreak has sickened 1,644 people who reported eating at Taco Bell, according to the FDA. At least 94 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. An analysis of food exposures in…