Tiny Bursts Of Sound May Help Brain During Deep Sleep, Study Reveals Tiny Bursts Of Sound May Help Brain During Deep Sleep, Study Reveals
Tiny Bursts Of Sound May Help Brain During Deep Sleep, Study Reveals A barely noticeable sound delivered at exactly the right moment during sleep may give one of the brain’s overnight maintenance systems a boost. MIT researchers found that precisely timed bursts of pink noise strengthened waves of cerebrospinal fluid, the clear liquid that helps remove waste products from the brain during sleep. The findings were published Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Science Translational Medicine. Pink noise contains the full range of frequencies people can hear, but lower pitches are louder and higher pitches are softer. MIT describes the result as a balanced, gentle sound, lik…
Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon
Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon Thousands of hair dryer brushes are being recalled because they can cause electrocution, shock, and burn hazards. Guang Zhou issued the recall for about 2,295 Wantefully Hair Dryer Brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 10. The hair dryer brushes don't have an integrated immersion protection device required under federal regulations. The missing safety device can create a risk of death or serious injury from electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water while plugged in. The brushes can also overheat, creating a burn hazard. Guang Zhou…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch One of autumn’s signature sky displays is approaching, and catching it will offer more flexibility than a single night outdoors. The Harvest Moon will rise in the east shortly after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 26, according to NASA’s September skywatching guide. Saturn will appear nearby, adding another easy-to-spot object to the evening sky. The moon reaches its full phase at 12:49 p.m. EDT that day, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. For viewers in the Northeast, the evening rise will offer a chance to see it. No need to limit plans to Saturday. The moon will appear nearly full on Frid…
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says An overlooked calculation could leave workers with less money each payday or an unwelcome surprise when they file their taxes. The IRS recommends checking federal income tax withholding at least once a year. Its free online Tax Withholding Estimator helps employees determine whether their employers are taking the right amount from their pay. Withhold too little, and a worker could face an additional tax bill and possibly penalties. Withhold too much, and take-home pay shrinks while more money goes toward a potential refund. The agency’s withholding guidance highlights several situations th…
Sleeping UMD Student Wakes To Man Opening Bedroom Door During Burglary Spree: Police Sleeping UMD Student Wakes To Man Opening Bedroom Door During Burglary Spree: Police
Sleeping UMD Student Wakes To Man Opening Bedroom Door During Burglary Spree: Police One University of Maryland student woke up to find her bedroom door opening. It was among a series of encounters in College Park that led campus police to charge two Maryland men following five reported residential burglaries, according to the University of Maryland Police Department. Tyler Alexander Butler, 18, of Frederick, and Amir Christian Short, 19, of Mount Airy, were identified after investigators received a flood of tips from the campus community, police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The investigation began when officers were called to South Campus Commons to investigate three b…
Manassas Pulls Plug On Next 'First Friday' After Innocent Teen Killed In Gunfight Manassas Pulls Plug On Next 'First Friday' After Innocent Teen Killed In Gunfight
Manassas Pulls Plug On Next 'First Friday' After Innocent Teen Killed In Gunfight First Friday is going dark in Virginia, at least for now. Manassas officials announced that next month's downtown event has been canceled as the city reconsiders the future of a longstanding tradition following the deadly shooting that shattered September's celebration. The October event had been moved to the second Friday of the month, but that gathering is now off the calendar. The decision comes less than two weeks after gunfire erupted during the Sept. 4 First Friday festivities, killing an innocent 16-year-old girl and leaving another man wounded. Police later said three men exchange…
Virginia Sheriff Calls ICE Claims 'False,' Says Deputies Don't Enforce Immigration Law Virginia Sheriff Calls ICE Claims 'False,' Says Deputies Don't Enforce Immigration Law
Virginia Sheriff Calls ICE Claims 'False,' Says Deputies Don't Enforce Immigration Law Loudoun County's sheriff says the record needs to be set straight on ICE. Sheriff Mike Chapman pushed back on what he called "false information" about his agency's interactions with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Tuesday, Sept. 15, ahead of a Board of Supervisors discussion on the issue in Leesburg. "LCSO has been consistent about our relationship with ICE," Chapman wrote in a letter to the board. "We do not conduct field enforcement with or on behalf of ICE, and any claim or implication to the contrary is false." The discussion was placed on Tuesday's agenda through a Board Mem…
Closing The Loop: Ed Sheeran’s 4 Remaining Openers Drop Out After Macklemore Ouster Closing The Loop: Ed Sheeran’s 4 Remaining Openers Drop Out After Macklemore Ouster
Closing The Loop: Ed Sheeran’s 4 Remaining Openers Drop Out After Macklemore Ouster Macklemore got the boot, then Ed Sheeran’s opening acts followed suit. One day after Macklemore was kicked off of Ed Sheeran's Loop tour for his pro-Palestinian remarks during his openers in New Jersey, all four other opening artists dropped out in solidarity on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Those artists include Billie Eilish's brother Finneas, Irish singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe, Danish band Lukas Graham and Irish folk group Beoga. In a statement, Rowe wrote, in part: "I cannot stand by and allow billionaires to use their position of power to silence the rightful voices of those who speak up ag…
Sunday Night Drive Ends In Tragedy For 41-Year-Old Maryland Man: Sheriff Sunday Night Drive Ends In Tragedy For 41-Year-Old Maryland Man: Sheriff
Sunday Night Drive Ends In Tragedy For 41-Year-Old Maryland Man: Sheriff A Sunday night drive ended in tragedy for a 41-year-old man in Maryland. Daniel Corbett Wagner, of White Plains, was killed shortly after 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14 when his vehicle went off Billingsley Road and struck a tree, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Officers were called to the 8400 block of Billingsley Road, where investigators determined Wagner had been traveling west when he left the roadway. Emergency crews responded, but Wagner was pronounced dead at the scene. He was alone in the vehicle. Investigators have not said what caused Wagner to leave the road,…
He Said His Wife Was Missing After A Robbery, Then Detectives Found Blood On His Hands He Said His Wife Was Missing After A Robbery, Then Detectives Found Blood On His Hands
He Said His Wife Was Missing After A Robbery, Then Detectives Found Blood On His Hands Cedric Callaway had an explanation for why his wife was missing. It didn't hold up for long. The 51-year-old Curtis Bay man was sentenced on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court to life in prison, with all but 40 years suspended, for murdering his wife, 44-year-old Sarah Elizabeth Bundy, whose body was found covered with tires in a Brooklyn Park alley in May 2025. Callaway pleaded guilty to first-degree murder on Aug. 13, the fourth day of his jury trial. The case began shortly after 9 a.m. on May 23, 2025, when police and firefighters were called to Alley 79 and Disney …
Jason Kelce’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Debut Had Fans Talking — But Not About Football Jason Kelce’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Debut Had Fans Talking — But Not About Football
Jason Kelce’s ‘Monday Night Football’ Debut Had Fans Talking — But Not About Football Jason Kelce made his "Monday Night Football" debut on ESPN, but fans' focus was on something other than football. His fashion choice. The former Philadelphia Eagles center joined ESPN's "Monday Night Countdown" from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Monday, Sept. 14, before the Chiefs opened their season against the Denver Broncos.  Kelce paired a dark suit, white shirt, and blue tie with white New Balance sneakers, which is what many fans found problematic. "STOP WEARING TENNIS SHOES WITH SUITS IM BEGGING YOU," Amy, who posts as @amyknowsball on X, wrote Sunday, Sept. 14. The…
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In MD, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In MD, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In MD, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …
Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know
Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know Apple’s next chapter has arrived, with a wave of software updates promising more from the devices you already use. The company began rolling out iOS 27 for iPhones, iPadOS 27 for iPads, and macOS 27 for compatible Macs on Monday, Sept. 14. Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple TV also received updates, according to Apple’s announcement. The centerpiece is Siri AI, a rebuilt assistant that can find information across messages, emails, photos, and other apps on supported devices. Users can ask about content on their screens, get help drafting text, and continue Siri conversations across d…
Bookkeeper Of 40+ Years Stole $205K From Virginia Business For Amazon Buys, Feds Say Bookkeeper Of 40+ Years Stole $205K From Virginia Business For Amazon Buys, Feds Say
Bookkeeper Of 40+ Years Stole $205K From Virginia Business For Amazon Buys, Feds Say She kept the books for more than 40 years. Then, according to federal prosecutors, she went shopping. Angela Sue Conley, 60, pleaded guilty in Virginia to wire and mail fraud after admitting to stealing more than $200,000 from the Bristol business where she worked, according to federal court documents. And Conley's shopping list was something special. High heels. Earrings. Pool covers. You name it. In all, prosecutors say she bought 474 items from Amazon while carrying out a five-year scheme that turned her longtime employer's bank account into her own piggy bank. Conley had worked as th…
Maryland High School Teacher Busted On Child Porn Charges After State Police Probe Maryland High School Teacher Busted On Child Porn Charges After State Police Probe
Maryland High School Teacher Busted On Child Porn Charges After State Police Probe An educator in Maryland is facing a host of child porn charges following an investigation, state police announced. Donald Kirk Marchand III, 70, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and is currently employed at Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, following a probe by the Maryland State Police Child Exploitation Unit in Prince George's County. Earlier this month, the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force initiated an investigation into the distribution and possession of child pornography. On Tuesday, the Maryland State Police Child Exploitation Uni…
Former Youth Minister Used 'Spiritual Guidance' To Groom Boys, Federal Prosecutors Say Former Youth Minister Used 'Spiritual Guidance' To Groom Boys, Federal Prosecutors Say
Former Youth Minister Used 'Spiritual Guidance' To Groom Boys, Federal Prosecutors Say A former youth minister for a Northern Virginia church who groomed young boys is facing charges for alleged sexual activity involving the minors. Jeffrey Turner Taylor, 66, now of Milford, Ohio, was a former minister at The Falls Church from 1990 to 2002, where he is accused of enticing minors for illegal sexual activity and traveling with the intent to abuse children, according to federal authorities. Over the course of more than two decades, prosecutors say Taylor sexually groomed multiple boys under the guise of spiritual guidance. His alleged grooming behaviors included sexua…
20-Year-Old Dies Week After Maryland Shooting, Police Now Searching For His Killer 20-Year-Old Dies Week After Maryland Shooting, Police Now Searching For His Killer
20-Year-Old Dies Week After Maryland Shooting, Police Now Searching For His Killer A Maryland shooting that left a 20-year-old fighting for his life is now a homicide investigation. Jamal Crawley Jr., of Landover, died a week after he was found shot outside on Garrett A. Morgan Boulevard, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called to the 500 block shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, where they found Crawley suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Crawley was rushed to an area hospital, but never made it home. He died from his injuries on Sunday, Aug. 23, police said. The case officially became a homicide nearly a mon…
MD Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why MD Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why
MD Among 10 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender. "The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…
$38K On Credit Cards Gets Maryland Mom Home After Truck Hits Her During Cruise Stop In Mexico $38K On Credit Cards Gets Maryland Mom Home After Truck Hits Her During Cruise Stop In Mexico
$38K On Credit Cards Gets Maryland Mom Home After Truck Hits Her During Cruise Stop In Mexico Getting Nicole Queen home was only the beginning. The Pasadena mom was back home in Maryland on Monday, four days after a truck struck the scooter she was riding during a cruise stop in Cozumel, Mexico, leaving her with a broken back and her right arm fractured in two places. Her homecoming came at a steep price. GoFundMe Queen's mother and aunt put a $38,000 medical flight to Baltimore on their credit cards after insurance would not cover the trip, according to a GoFundMe launched by her brother, Theo Queen. GoFundMe Queen had been rushed to Costamed in Cozumel following the Thu…
Maryland Man Kept Deputies Busy During Bizarre 3-Day Crime Spree: Sheriff Maryland Man Kept Deputies Busy During Bizarre 3-Day Crime Spree: Sheriff
Maryland Man Kept Deputies Busy During Bizarre 3-Day Crime Spree: Sheriff Three days. Three run-ins with deputies. Colin James Damalouji, 41, made himself familiar to members of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office during a strange three-day crime spree that included allegations of trespassing, disorderly behavior, and a hit-and-run, officials say. Damalouji's short-lived reign of terror began on Wednesday, Sept. 2, when deputies were called to a property on Cove Point Road in Lusby for a reported trespassing complaint. Surveillance footage showed Damalouji returning to the property after he had previously been told he was not allowed there, according to the sher…
Former Healthcare CEO Accused Of Secretly Filming Teen Girls In Virginia, Fleeing: Police Former Healthcare CEO Accused Of Secretly Filming Teen Girls In Virginia, Fleeing: Police
Former Healthcare CEO Accused Of Secretly Filming Teen Girls In Virginia, Fleeing: Police The former CEO and president of the National Healthcare Purchasers Coalition is accused of illegally filming teen girls in Virginia, police say. Shawn Gremminger, 44, is behind bars after unlawfully recording multiple victims, including a minor, in Tysons, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. In August, officers were called to the 1900 block of Chain Bridge Road to investigate multiple reports of unlawful filming.  Detectives say a man — later identified as Gremminger — recorded three victims, including two 18-year-old women and a 16-year-old girl, while visiting mu…
ICE Wants Virginia Murder Suspect Accused Of Stabbing 2 Women, Killing One ICE Wants Virginia Murder Suspect Accused Of Stabbing 2 Women, Killing One
ICE Wants Virginia Murder Suspect Accused Of Stabbing 2 Women, Killing One The murder case isn't the only legal trouble now hanging over a Virginia man accused of stabbing two women. Federal immigration officials have lodged a detainer against Freddi Chigo Mil, 32, nearly three weeks after Staunton police say an early-morning attack left one woman dead and another hospitalized. Officers were called to the 300 block of Orchard Avenue shortly before 4 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, after receiving an open-line 911 call, according to the Staunton Police Department. When they arrived, officers determined that two women had been stabbed. One was pronounced dead at the scen…
City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter' City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter'
City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter' Cleveland has renamed its portion of Lake Erie to mock President Donald Trump's push to rename bodies of water. The city's council approved a resolution to call part of Lake Erie the "Gulf of Cleveland" on Monday, Sept. 14. The measure passed 13-1 and is nonbinding, which means it doesn't legally change the lake's name, WKYC 3News reported. Council member Kris Harsh introduced the resolution, which applies to the area of Lake Erie stretching from the easternmost to westernmost points of Cleveland's shoreline. The "Gulf of Cleveland" also extends two miles into the lake. …
Starbucks Crash Leads To Drug Bust After Van Lands On Patio In Maryland: Sheriff Starbucks Crash Leads To Drug Bust After Van Lands On Patio In Maryland: Sheriff
Starbucks Crash Leads To Drug Bust After Van Lands On Patio In Maryland: Sheriff A lunchtime Starbucks run came with an unexpected side of chaos when a van wound up 15 feet onto the patio of a Maryland coffee shop. Matthew Gregory Schulze, 43, of Lusby, was arrested after the bizarre crash shortly before 12:50 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Starbucks on Rousby Hall Road, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responding to the crash found an unoccupied white Ford Transit approximately 15 feet onto the concrete patio, where it had struck a bench. They later made contact with Schulze, who investigators said had been driving the van. Roadside tests d…
Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case
Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Prosecutors have resolved a major question hanging over the double-murder case against the son of a celebrated Hollywood couple. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15, that his office will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, actor/director Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Singer Reiner. Reiner, 33, now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty. Hochman said consultations with Reiner’s siblings, Romy and Jak…
Montgomery County Killer Convicted After Comparing Father's Murder To 'Squashing A Bug' Montgomery County Killer Convicted After Comparing Father's Murder To 'Squashing A Bug'
Montgomery County Killer Convicted After Comparing Father's Murder To 'Squashing A Bug' Killing a father was like “squashing a bug,” according to a Maryland man now facing decades behind bars. Jeriel Martin, 35, of Silver Spring, was convicted by a Montgomery County jury for his role in the grisly murder of 34-year-old Jamar Jenifer. The shooting was reported shortly before 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 2, 2024, outside The Galaxy Apartments on 13th Street in Silver Spring. Surveillance video captured Jenifer walking past Martin, who was sitting on a retaining wall outside the building. The two appeared to exchange words before Martin got up, approached Jenifer, pulled out a handgun and…
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie has renewed her family’s heartbreaking plea, saying they want to bring her missing mother home for a proper goodbye. The NBC “Today” co-anchor, 54, spoke on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, after actress Allison Janney expressed support for the family at a press conference following the Emmy Awards. “I was so touched to see her do that," Guthrie said. "It was her moment of her triumph and for her to sit and just take a moment and think about our family." Co-host Willie Geist called Janney’s comments a “beautiful expression of sympathy.” “I never let a moment pass,” Guthrie adde…
Woman Bails Out Of Moving Car After Stranger Attacks, Tries To Kidnap Her In Rockville: Police Woman Bails Out Of Moving Car After Stranger Attacks, Tries To Kidnap Her In Rockville: Police
Woman Bails Out Of Moving Car After Stranger Attacks, Tries To Kidnap Her In Rockville: Police A woman made a desperate escape from a moving car during an attempted kidnapping in Maryland, police say. The attack happened at around 12:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, in the 400 block of Croydon Avenue in Rockville, according to Montgomery County Police. Investigators say a man got into the woman's vehicle, assaulted her and attempted to kidnap her before she managed to escape while the car was still moving. The attacker kept going. Police said he drove off in the woman's vehicle, which was later recovered in the 11400 block of Parkvale Road in Rockville. The woman was taken to an area …
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage The maker of Similac baby formula has agreed to pay nearly $385 million after issues at one of its plants created a severe nationwide shortage. Abbott Laboratories agreed to the $384,999,040 settlement, the Department of Justice announced in a news release on Monday, Sept. 14. The Illinois-based company was accused of knowingly selling infant formula that was made in facilities that didn't meet safety requirements. The settlement covers claims involving powdered infant formula and nutritional therapy products. They were manufactured at Abbott plants in Sturgis, Michigan,…
MD Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know MD Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
MD Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in late 2032, when the program's retirement trust fund is projected to exhaust its reserves. New Jersey ranked second, with …