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112-Degree Heat To Slam DC, Maryland, Virginia Ahead Of Fourth Of July Weekend 112-Degree Heat To Slam DC, Maryland, Virginia Ahead Of Fourth Of July Weekend
112-Degree Heat To Slam DC, Maryland, Virginia Ahead Of Fourth Of July Weekend The DMV is about to feel like an oven. A dangerous stretch of heat and humidity is building across DC, Maryland, and Virginia, where the National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, July 1, followed by an Extreme Heat Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening. Forecasters say heat index values could climb as high as 106 degrees on Wednesday before turning even more oppressive Thursday and Friday, when “dangerously hot conditions” could make it feel like 112 degrees in parts of the region. The alerts cover DC, portions of central, north-central, northeast, nor…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Victim's Crashed SUV, Shell Casing Lead To Arrest In Maryland Murder: Police Victim's Crashed SUV, Shell Casing Lead To Arrest In Maryland Murder: Police
Victim's Crashed SUV, Shell Casing Lead To Arrest In Maryland Murder: Police The shell casing broke the case. A Maryland teenager has been arrested in the killing of a Gaithersburg man whose SUV was later found abandoned after crashing just minutes after the fatal shooting, Montgomery County police announced. North Potomac resident Earl Deangelo Charles Jr., 18, has been arrested more than two months after the April 9 death of 32-year-old Christopher Gove. Specifically, Charles was charged with: First-degree murder; Armed carjacking; Use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. The investigation began shortly before 6 a.m. that morning when officers…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Feeling 'Slightly Unhinged'? Virginia's Newest Shop Says It Has Just The Thing Feeling 'Slightly Unhinged'? Virginia's Newest Shop Says It Has Just The Thing
Feeling 'Slightly Unhinged'? Virginia's Newest Shop Says It Has Just The Thing Not every ribbon-cutting comes with ritual magic. A new Virginia boutique promising "darkly divine goods for the slightly unhinged" has officially opened its doors in downtown Leesburg, bringing tarot cards, goddess candles and a healthy dose of gothic charm to Loudoun County. The Gothicary celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Loudoun Street. View this post on Instagram Created by artist and maker Rachel Topper, the boutique specializes in gothic, alternative and apothecary-inspired gifts, offering everything from ha…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Crucial US World Cup Match: Here's How Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Crucial US World Cup Match: Here's How
Get Free Krispy Kreme For Fourth Of July, Crucial US World Cup Match: Here's How Krispy Kreme is offering some sweet deals as the US prepares for its 250th birthday and one of the biggest soccer matches in the nation's history. The doughnut chain is selling a $10 Original Glazed Clean Sheet Dozen beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1. The promotion will start just three hours before the US plays against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Round of 32 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The one-day offer includes nine Original Glazed doughnuts and three "Red, White and Goooaaal" doughnuts. The new patriotic treat is an Original Glazed doughnut dipped in white ici…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
One Lucky '7' Changes Everything: Maryland Grandfather Scratches His Way To $1 Million One Lucky '7' Changes Everything: Maryland Grandfather Scratches His Way To $1 Million
One Lucky '7' Changes Everything: Maryland Grandfather Scratches His Way To $1 Million Sometimes, all it takes is one lucky number. A Maryland grandfather is officially a millionaire after scratching off a $20 lottery ticket and uncovering an "AUTOWIN 7" worth a life-changing $1 million. The winning ticket was sold at the Wawa on Rolling Road in Windsor Mill, just outside Baltimore. The longtime Maryland Lottery player said he immediately spotted the "AUTOWIN 7" symbol on his Triple Red 777s scratch-off before revealing the prize underneath. It wasn't $100. It wasn't $1,000. It was $1 million. "It was unbelievable," the avid Orioles fan told Maryland Lottery officials. …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study
Here's How Much Fourth Of July Costs Are Rising In 2026: New Study The nation's 250th birthday celebration is coming with higher costs due to rising inflation and the ongoing effects of the US-Israeli war with Iran. WalletHub released its annual 4th of July Facts & Figures report on Wednesday, June 24. The personal finance website estimates Americans will spend $9.4 billion on Fourth of July food, up from $8.9 billion in 2025. In 2026, the Fourth of July also marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The Semiquincentennial will arrive with countless local, regional, and national events celebrating the …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify
DirecTV, YouTube TV Users May Get Payouts In $50M Settlement: See If You Qualify YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream customers could receive cash from a $50 million settlement in a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claims Disney violated federal antitrust law and state consumer protection laws by raising prices for streaming live pay television services. Disney has denied wrongdoing or liability but agreed to settle the case, according to the settlement's website. People could receive payments if they purchased a YouTube TV subscription between Monday, April 1, 2019, and Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Customers may also qualify if they purchased a DirecTV streaming live pay TV subs…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
John Oliver Gets Soap Opera Makeover For 'General Hospital,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Appearances John Oliver Gets Soap Opera Makeover For 'General Hospital,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Appearances
John Oliver Gets Soap Opera Makeover For 'General Hospital,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Appearances John Oliver is stepping into a very different kind of televised chaos. The host of HBO’s "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" will appear on ABC’s "General Hospital" and Peacock’s "Days of Our Lives," he announced on his most recent show. Oliver teased his new soap-ready looks and thanked both shows for doing something "uniquely outlandish to his hair." In an Instagram post, "Last Week Tonight" joked, "Finally: John is hot." Oliver’s "General Hospital" arc will air Thursday, July 2, Friday, July 3, and Monday, July 6. His "Days of Our Lives" episodes are scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11, W…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup
Starbucks Reviving Popular Beverage, Launching New Summer Lineup Starbucks is bringing back a fan-favorite summer drink after a six-year break. The S'mores Frappuccino is returning to Starbucks for a limited time. Rewards members can get early access on Tuesday, June 30, before the drink launches nationwide on Wednesday, July 1. The S'mores Frappuccino is inspired by the classic campfire treat, blending vanilla syrup, coffee, milk, and ice over marshmallow-flavored whipped cream and milk chocolate sauce. The drink will debut alongside the new S'mores Cold Brew with Marshmallow Cold Foam. View this post on Instagram …

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by Chris Spiker
News
Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida
Woman Killed In Alligator Attack While Swimming In Florida A swim with friends in a Florida river turned deadly in a place known for outdoor recreation. A 31-year-old woman died after an apparent alligator attack Sunday, June 28, while swimming in the Econlockhatchee River in Seminole County, Florida, NBC Miami reported, citing the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, northeast of Orlando. The river is also known as the Little Big Econ River. The attack happened near the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, northe…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Wakes To Find Masked Intruder Standing At Foot Of Her Bed In Maryland Home: Sheriff Woman Wakes To Find Masked Intruder Standing At Foot Of Her Bed In Maryland Home: Sheriff
Woman Wakes To Find Masked Intruder Standing At Foot Of Her Bed In Maryland Home: Sheriff She opened her eyes to every homeowner's nightmare. A Maryland woman woke up in the middle of the night to find a masked stranger standing at the foot of her bed before the intruder took off running through her home and disappeared into the darkness, authorities said. The terrifying home invasion happened during the early morning hours of Saturday, June 27, at an apartment in the 1000 block of Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office, the woman awoke to find an unknown man inside her bedroom. The suspect was described as a Black man standing betwe…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Hours After Hosting Community Event, Maryland Mom Killed In Crash That Left Family Heartbroken Hours After Hosting Community Event, Maryland Mom Killed In Crash That Left Family Heartbroken
Hours After Hosting Community Event, Maryland Mom Killed In Crash That Left Family Heartbroken She had just spent the evening bringing people together. Hours later, a Maryland mother was dead after a single-vehicle crash in Prince George's County, leaving behind grieving loved ones who say her children were "her entire world." The crash happened at approximately 12:50 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, along northbound Woodyard Road near Pine View Lane in Clinton. Prince George's County Police later identified the victim as 32-year-old Janae Mathis, of Clinton. According to investigators, Mathis was driving north on Woodyard Road when, for reasons still under investigation, she appeared …

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