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Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Nears: Best Time To Watch Summer's Most Popular Sky Show Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Nears: Best Time To Watch Summer's Most Popular Sky Show
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Nears: Best Time To Watch Summer's Most Popular Sky Show One of summer's biggest sky shows is about to reach its brightest stretch, and conditions could make this year's display especially favorable. The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 12, into Thursday, Aug. 13, according to NASA and the International Meteor Organization. A new moon on Wednesday will leave skies free of significant lunar glare during the prime viewing window. NASA considers the Perseids among the best meteor showers of the year. They are known for fast, bright streaks and occasional fireballs that can remain visible longer than an average meteor. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Breaking News
$83K Salary, $7.1M Lifestyle: Virginia Man Lived Large On Employer's Millions, Feds Say $83K Salary, $7.1M Lifestyle: Virginia Man Lived Large On Employer's Millions, Feds Say
$83K Salary, $7.1M Lifestyle: Virginia Man Lived Large On Employer's Millions, Feds Say Ricardo Fontanilla was making about $83,000 a year in Virginia. He was spending like he had hit the jackpot. Luxury brands. Premium flights through the Caribbean and Asia. Millions in credit card bills. Hundreds of thousands toward mortgages, loans and investments. The problem, federal prosecutors say, was that the money wasn't his. Fontanilla, 66, of Fairfax, has agreed to plead guilty to wire fraud after investigators say he spent years secretly funneling more than $7.1 million from his employer into a personal bank account, according to federal investigators on Tuesday, Aug. 11. And F…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
New Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' New Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow'
New Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern: Farmers' Almanac Predicts 'Heavy, Wet Snow' A newly released long-range forecast is offering an early look at a winter that could prove especially tricky across the Northeast. The Farmers' Almanac says the 2026-27 season may bring sharp weather contrasts nationwide, with an unpredictable mix of precipitation expected across the Northeast. "The Northeast may face one of the season’s most complicated winter patterns," the Farmers' Almanac said. The outlook calls for a mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow, with the type of precipitation varying depending on storm tracks and temperatures. "Coastal communities could receive more …

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by Joe Lombardi
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McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New
McDonald's Energizes Drink Menu With Red Bull Partnership: See What's New Some extra energy is coming to the McDonald's drink menu with a new Red Bull beverage. McDonald's is launching the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer nationwide, the company announced in a news release on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The beverage will be available at participating restaurants starting on Monday, Aug. 17. The new drink combines Red Bull with blue raspberry syrup and freeze-dried dragonfruit. Customers looking for less sugar can substitute Red Bull Zero as the base. McDonald's will also sell 8.4-ounce cans of Red Bull on their own at some locations. "We've seen growing enth…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows
Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock icon Joan Jett has abruptly pulled the plug on her remaining 2026 concerts. The 67-year-old singer and guitarist canceled two September appearances after undergoing orthopedic surgery for a fractured vertebra following an injury, according to multiple reports. Her team announced the news in an Instagram Story on Wednesday, Aug. 5.  People reported that Jett will focus on physical therapy and healing while recovering from surgery. No additional details about how she was injured have been disclosed.  The cancellations affect a Saturday, Sept. 5 performance in Costa Mesa, Calif…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen
Jon Cypher Dies: 'Hill Street Blues,' 'Major Dad' Actor Spent Decades On Screen A well-known actor whose career stretched from Broadway and live television to some of TV's most recognizable dramas and comedies has died. Jon Cypher, the New York City native best known for playing Chief Fletcher Daniels on "Hill Street Blues," died Monday, Aug. 3, at his home in Central Point, Oregon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 94. A specific cause of death has not yet been released. Cypher appeared throughout the 1981-87 run of "Hill Street Blues" and later played Brigadier General Marcus Craig on the CBS sitcom "Major Dad." He appeared in 69 episodes of "Major Dad" fro…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim
Popular Drug At Center Of $44M Pfizer Settlement: How To File Claim People who paid for a popular drug to quit smoking may be eligible for money in a major class action settlement with Pfizer. The $44 million settlement covers people and third parties who paid any amount of money for retail purchases of the smoking cessation medicine Chantix. The lawsuit claims Pfizer failed to follow current good manufacturing practices, causing Chantix to become contaminated with a nitrosamine, which can cause cancer. The plaintiffs also accused Pfizer of misrepresenting its compliance with manufacturing standards. Pfizer has denied wron…

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by Chris Spiker
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Mystery Diesel Spill Turns Virginia Waterway Rust-Red As Hazmat Crews Rush In (DEVELOPING) Mystery Diesel Spill Turns Virginia Waterway Rust-Red As Hazmat Crews Rush In (DEVELOPING)
Mystery Diesel Spill Turns Virginia Waterway Rust-Red As Hazmat Crews Rush In (Developing) Something was clearly wrong with the water in Alexandria Tuesday evening. Hazmat crews were called to the area of Holland Lane and Jamieson Avenue on Tuesday, Aug. 11, after a reported diesel spill and petroleum odor prompted an emergency response, according to Alexandria Fire-EMS. The scene was hard to miss. A photo released by the department shows portions of the water near the spill stained a striking rust-red as crews worked to contain the material and figure out where it came from. That part remains a mystery. Fire officials said the spill was reported as diesel and a petroleum odor…

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by Zak Failla
Breaking News
Rabies Alert Issued After Infected Bat Turns Up In Maryland Neighborhood Rabies Alert Issued After Infected Bat Turns Up In Maryland Neighborhood
Rabies Alert Issued After Infected Bat Turns Up In Maryland Neighborhood A close encounter with a bat could come with serious consequences in Maryland. Health officials issued a rabies alert on Tuesday, Aug. 11 after a bat found two days earlier tested positive for the deadly disease in Pasadena, according to the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. The bat was found outside on Almondbury Drive on Sunday, Aug. 9, prompting officials to seek anyone who may have come into contact with the infected animal. Residents who had contact with the bat, or whose pets may have encountered it, are being asked to contact the Department of Health. Parents and guardians …

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by Zak Failla
Breaking News
Teen's Alleged Robbery Plot Ended With Him Dead, Now 4 More Are Under Arrest Teen's Alleged Robbery Plot Ended With Him Dead, Now 4 More Are Under Arrest
Teen's Alleged Robbery Plot Ended With Him Dead, Now 4 More Are Under Arrest The 16-year-old killed in a Virginia shooting wasn't just caught in the middle of a deadly confrontation; police now say he helped arrange it. Prince William County Police announced four additional arrests on Tuesday, Aug. 11, while revealing that the teen and two acquaintances allegedly arranged to confront and rob Damon Jamon Atwater, 25, before shots rang out in the 16700 block of Blackjack Oak Lane in Woodbridge on July 5. The alleged robbery never happened. Instead, the 16-year-old wound up dead. Investigators say the teen from Triangle went to the area with Janaiya Lolita Talley…

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by Zak Failla
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Driver 'Sightseeing' At Crash Slams Head-On Into EMS Supervisor: Fire Officials Driver 'Sightseeing' At Crash Slams Head-On Into EMS Supervisor: Fire Officials
Driver 'Sightseeing' At Crash Slams Head-On Into EMS Supervisor: Fire Officials One crash nearly became two tragedies on a Virginia roadway Tuesday morning. A Stafford County Fire and Rescue EMS supervisor was attempting to reach the scene of a motor vehicle crash on Tuesday, Aug. 11, when another driver reportedly took their eyes off the road to look at the original wreck, according to the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department. Then came the impact. The approaching vehicle slammed head-on into the supervisor's emergency vehicle, leaving both with heavy front-end damage. A photo released by the department shows just how violent the collision was, with the front of the o…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Man Dies After Walking Into SUV's Path During Possible Medical Emergency: Police Maryland Man Dies After Walking Into SUV's Path During Possible Medical Emergency: Police
Maryland Man Dies After Walking Into SUV's Path During Possible Medical Emergency: Police A possible medical emergency turned deadly on a Maryland roadway. Tesfaye Fugago Liranso, 67, of Gaithersburg, died on Saturday, Aug. 8, more than two weeks after he was struck by an SUV on West Deer Park Road, Montgomery County Police announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The crash happened at approximately 2:34 p.m. on Friday, July 24, near Hermosa Place in Gaithersburg. City police officers responding to the scene found Liranso suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition, where he remained until his death. Investigators now believe there …

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by Zak Failla