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Clock Ticking On Public Comments For Controversial Maryland ICE Detention Center Clock Ticking On Public Comments For Controversial Maryland ICE Detention Center
Clock Ticking On Public Comments For Controversial Maryland ICE Detention Center Time is running out for Maryland residents hoping to weigh in on a proposed 1,500-bed ICE detention center that has sparked months of controversy in Washington County. The federal public comment period on the Department of Homeland Security's plan to convert an 825,000-square-foot warehouse near Williamsport into an immigration detention center closes at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30. Ahead of the deadline, Hagerstown Rapid Response and Washington County Indivisible say their campaign has generated more than 3,000 public comments opposing the project, which organizers believe represents on…

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by Zak Failla
News
Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans
Crocodile Drags 28-Year-Old Out To Sea, Kills Him At Resort Popular With Americans A beach visit at a popular vacation spot turned into a deadly attack. A 28-year-old man was killed by a crocodile near the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa in Mexico on Friday evening, June 26, ABC News reported, citing Jalisco state authorities. The attack happened around 6 p.m. local time on Marina Vallarta Beach, in front of the resort on the Pacific coast. Puerto Vallarta (marked in red) is a popular resort city located on Mexico’s Pacific coast. Google Maps The victim was reportedly from Mexico and was in Puerto Vallarta for work. His identity has not been released. Au…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know
Major Air Bag Safety Concern Sparks Massive Land Rover Recall: What To Know More than 250,000 Land Rover SUVs are being recalled because corrosion could prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. Jaguar Land Rover North America issued the recall for about 250,857 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Friday, June 12. The affected SUVs include 2020-2026 Land Rover Defenders, 2021-2026 Land Rover Discoverys, and 2022-2026 Land Rover Range Rovers. The problem involves the driver's air bag clockspring connector, which may develop fretting corrosion over time. The corrosion can increase electrical resis…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
16-Year-Old Gunned Down At Popular Maryland Community Center In Broad Daylight: Police 16-Year-Old Gunned Down At Popular Maryland Community Center In Broad Daylight: Police
16-Year-Old Gunned Down At Popular Maryland Community Center In Broad Daylight: Police A 16-year-old was gunned down at a popular community hotspot in Maryland in the middle of the day, police say. Silver Spring native Angel Guzman has been identified by the Prince George's County Police Department as the person who was shot and killed at the Langley Park Community Center on Friday afternoon. At around 1:30 p.m. on June 26, officers were called to investigate reports of shots fired in the 1500 block of Merrimac Drive. Upon arrival, they found Guzman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators say they do not believe it was a ra…

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by Zak Failla
Traffic
WATCH: First Responders Form Human Chain To Rescue Driver From Sinking Virginia Car WATCH: First Responders Form Human Chain To Rescue Driver From Sinking Virginia Car
Watch: First Responders Form Human Chain To Rescue Driver From Sinking Virginia Car Sometimes, it takes a village. First responders in Northern Virginia formed a human chain to rescue a driver who crash-landed into a pond in Fairfax County, officials say. Late on Sunday afternoon, members of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue and Police departments worked together on a bold rescue mission as a car slowly descended into the pond. The scene of the crash in Fairfax County. Fairfax County Police "It's going down, it's going down," they could be heard shouting as the car slowly sank deeper into the water. Bodycam footage of the rescue can be viewed here. Driver re…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
'Bang' Heard Before Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Maryland Shed Blaze, Fire Marshal Says 'Bang' Heard Before Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Maryland Shed Blaze, Fire Marshal Says
'Bang' Heard Before Lithium-Ion Battery Sparks Maryland Shed Blaze, Fire Marshal Says It started with a bang. A Maryland homeowner says a lithium-ion battery charging inside a shed exploded before flames tore through the structure and spread to a nearby RV and boat in Cecil County. The fire broke out shortly after 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, at a property in the 500 block of Conowingo Road in Conowingo, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. Investigators say the owner had placed a lithium-ion battery for a power tool on its charger.  Within about 10 minutes, he heard a loud "bang." When he went to investigate, the owner found flames burning …

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by Zak Failla
News
Strawberry Moon Brings Summer’s First Full Lunar Event Strawberry Moon Brings Summer’s First Full Lunar Event
Strawberry Moon Brings Summer’s First Full Lunar Event June is nearly ready for its final sky show. The full Strawberry Moon is now just hours away, with peak illumination expected Monday, June 29, at about 7:56 p.m. Eastern time. Earlier report: Strawberry Moon Will Bring Bright Sky Show: When To Watch Daily Voice previously reported that the best time to watch will be shortly after sunset, when the moon rises low near the southeastern or eastern horizon. The first full moon of summer will appear full in the days leading up to and after peak illumination, but Monday evening will bring the main event. Space.com says the June full moon…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Detector Sold On Amazon Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Detector Sold On Amazon
Potentially Deadly Failure Risk Leads To Recall Of Detector Sold On Amazon A product meant to warn families of danger is now under recall because it may pose its own risk. Treatlife smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, sold exclusively on Amazon, are being recalled because they may fail to alert consumers to a fire, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The failure can pose a risk of serious injury or death from smoke inhalation or burns, CPSC said. The recall was announced on Wednesday, June 25. About 20 units are included in the recall. The affected products are Treatlife Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. They are white, circular, AA-bat…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Baltimore Ranked Nationally For July 4th Celebrations In New Study Baltimore Ranked Nationally For July 4th Celebrations In New Study
Baltimore Ranked Nationally For July 4th Celebrations In New Study Northeast cities have some of the best and worst Fourth of July celebrations in the nation, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations on Wednesday, June 24. The study scored the 100 largest US cities on 18 factors, including food and hotel prices, fireworks shows, attractions, safety, walkability, and weather. Data came from public records, tourism offices, and national databases as of Wednesday, May 27. "The Fourth of July is one of the most beloved holidays in America, allowing many of us to not only celebrate ou…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents
Commemorative Mountain Dew Cans Now Available For Just 5 Cents Mountain Dew is giving fans a chance to buy a piece of the brand's history for a nickel. The soda brand will sell 1,948 limited-edition commemorative can bundles, PepsiCo announced in a news release. The bundles will be exclusively available through TikTok Shop starting on Monday, June 29. The number of bundles honors 1948, the year Mountain Dew was created by two brothers in Tennessee. The commemorative can features the brand's origin story printed on the label and is tied to Mountain Dew's "American Original - Tasting Great Since '48" campaign. Each $0.05 bundle includes a commemora…

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week
Independence Day Outlook Emerges With Active Pattern Throughout July 4th Week The holiday countdown is coming with more than one weather wrinkle. A more active and unsettled pattern is expected to build in the days leading up to the July Fourth weekend, with heat, humidity, storm chances, and travel impacts all on the board for parts of the Northeast. The National Weather Service Eastern Region said this week's heat will be worth watching, especially for anyone with outdoor plans ahead of the holiday weekend. AccuWeather says a large heat dome will expand across the central and eastern US before Independence Day. The core of the heat is expected to remain centered …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch
Harry Styles Collapses On Stage, Stunning Concertgoers: Watch A concert moment meant to thrill the crowd briefly sent fans into worry mode. Harry Styles choked on water before falling to the stage during a performance at Wembley Stadium in London on Friday, June 26. The 32-year-old singer was performing "As It Was" near the end of the show when the incident happened. Videos posted on social media show Styles finishing his fan-favorite “whale” move, in which he takes water into his mouth and spits it upward like a spout. After the move, he appeared to choke on the remaining water and fell onto his back, while coughing and trying to catch his breath. …

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by Joe Lombardi