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Tesla Located In Hit-Run That Left Man Pedestrian With Critical Injuries On Parkway: Police Tesla Located In Hit-Run That Left Man Pedestrian With Critical Injuries On Parkway: Police
Tesla Located In Hit-Run That Left Man Pedestrian With Critical Injuries On Parkway: Police Police say they’ve located the Tesla believed to be involved in a late-night hit-and-run crash that left a man injured in Leesburg. The Leesburg Police Department announced on Wednesday, Feb. 11, that officers have located the vehicle suspected in the Feb. 8 pedestrian crash on Battlefield Parkway SE near Sycolin Road SE. The vehicle “is currently being processed as part of the ongoing investigation,” police said. The crash happened at approximately 10:55 p.m. on Sunday, when a man stopped his vehicle in the middle lane of the parkway after noticing smoke coming from it. After exiting his…

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by Zak Failla
News
Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence
Utah Gov. Calls Social Media 'Cancer' After Charlie Kirk's Death, Warns Of Political Violence Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has touched a nerve across America after he blamed social media for the death of Charlie Kirk and the casual sharing of graphic assassination videos on platforms such as X and TikTok. Cox, speaking to reporters on Friday, Sept. 12, said the videos — dozens of them — that show Kirk's final moments after a rifleman’s bullet struck him are feeding a problem America can’t seem to control. Related: Erika Kirk Posts Emotional Photos Beside Husband's Casket: 'The World Is Evil' “If you look at true political assassinations in this country, of someone of this stature, …

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by Josh Lanier
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He Breakdanced In Silence For 40 Seconds — Then Put NJ Officials On The Spot About Taxes: WATCH He Breakdanced In Silence For 40 Seconds — Then Put NJ Officials On The Spot About Taxes: WATCH
He Breakdanced In Silence For 40 Seconds — Then Put NJ Officials On The Spot About Taxes: Watch Will Thilly didn’t just walk up to speak.  He spun, dropped, and breakdanced in silence for nearly 40 seconds. The Cranford Township Committee candidate brought the drama — and the dance moves — to the public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, breakdancing his way to the podium before calling out local officials on taxes. Once he reached the mic, Thilly sighed, grabbed some water and papers, and casually asked how everyone’s weekend was. He told the room he’d just gotten back from Mexico. “There’s no pizza there … [but] it’s a beautiful town with lots of history,” Thilly said, before tossi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Maryland Boy With Autism Rescued From Pond: 'This Could Have Ended Very Differently' Maryland Boy With Autism Rescued From Pond: 'This Could Have Ended Very Differently'
Maryland Boy With Autism Rescued From Pond: 'This Could Have Ended Very Differently' A missing 6-year-old autistic boy who can’t speak was found waist-deep in a pond behind a Maryland library. The child was located on Wednesday, Aug. 6, in Germantown, after a family member flagged down officers in the 19800 block of Century Boulevard around 5:40 p.m. and said the non-verbal boy had been missing for 45 minutes. According to Montgomery County Police, the boy had wandered off before, but this time the family didn’t know which way he went. Officers from the department’s 5th District immediately began searching the area, when a community member told an officer they had just see…

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by Zak Failla
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Killer Of DC Father, Former Council Aide Davon Fuller Sentenced Killer Of DC Father, Former Council Aide Davon Fuller Sentenced
Killer Of DC Father, Former Council Aide Davon Fuller Sentenced The man who gunned down a former staff member to a DC councilwoman is heading to prison for more than a decade. Deandre Miles, now 30, of Washington DC, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for his role in the shooting death of 28-year-old Davon Fuller in October 2023, authorities announced. Miles pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter while armed and to destruction of property in February. Fuller — a former staff member for Councilwoman Brianne Nadeau — was killed in the 1500 block of Maryland Avenue NE on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 officials said Early in the afternoon on …

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by Zak Failla
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Child Pulled From Potomac River Rapids, Man Rescued Near Maryland Shoreline Child Pulled From Potomac River Rapids, Man Rescued Near Maryland Shoreline
Child Pulled From Potomac River Rapids, Man Rescued Near Maryland Shoreline A man and child were rescued Friday afternoon from the rushing Potomac River during a fast-moving water emergency near the Maryland-Virginia border, authorities said. Montgomery County Fire & Rescue’s Swift Water Team was dispatched just after 4 p.m. on June 13 to Purple Horse Beach near the Anglers Boat Ramp, according to MCFRS PIO David Pazos. Officials said crews were first alerted about a child stuck in the rapids and another person missing near the Virginia shoreline. One man was quickly rescued and transported by paramedics with non-life-threatening injuries, Pazos said. A young…

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by Zak Failla
News
Hollywood East: Netflix Breaks Ground On $1B Studio In New Jersey Hollywood East: Netflix Breaks Ground On $1B Studio In New Jersey
Hollywood East: Netflix Breaks Ground On $1B Studio In New Jersey Netflix officially broke ground Tuesday on a $1 billion production studio in Fort Monmouth, launching what state officials say will become a premier East Coast hub for film and TV. The massive 292-acre site, once home to a U.S. Army base, will be transformed into 12 state-of-the-art soundstages spanning nearly 500,000 square feet, plus support buildings and community-focused spaces, according to the Office of Governor Phil Murphy. “Netflix is proud to invest in American innovation and the creative community,” said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix. “We estimate that these studios will create …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Vandals Break Into Virginia Zoo, Trash Exhibits, Terrify Animals With Joyride (VIDEO) Vandals Break Into Virginia Zoo, Trash Exhibits, Terrify Animals With Joyride (VIDEO)
Vandals Break Into Virginia Zoo, Trash Exhibits, Terrify Animals With Joyride (Video) A pack of late-night vandals broke into a Northern Virginia zoo, damaged animal enclosures, and took work vehicles for a joyride — all while terrifying the animals, officials said. The chaos unfolded overnight on Tuesday, April 15, at the NOVA Wild Zoo, a popular family destination in Fairfax County. According to zoo management, several people forced their way into the park, caused damage to multiple exhibits, and even got into the capybara enclosure. The intruders then took work vehicles and rode recklessly through the property. Staff returned to find the aftermath — broken fencing, trash…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Soccer League Brings Promotion-Relegation To US, Creating European-Style Drama Soccer League Brings Promotion-Relegation To US, Creating European-Style Drama
Soccer League Brings Promotion-Relegation To US, Creating European-Style Drama A soccer league in the US will look a little more like many of the world's most competitive club competitions. The United Soccer League has voted to implement a promotion and relegation system, the league announced in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 19. The USL will become the first professional sports league in the US to adopt the model used in many nations like England, Spain, Italy, Germany, and France. The decision, backed by a supermajority of club owners, aims to reshape the sport's US future as the country prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. "A new chapter in America…

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by Chris Spiker
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland
Sudden Death Of Teacher Taddeo 'Teddy' Kintu Sparks Sadness Among Students In Maryland A beloved teacher, mentor, and friend to many is being remembered for his kindness, laughter, and dedication to his community following his sudden passing. Brookeville resident Taddeo “Teddy” Kintu died unexpectedly on Jan. 21, leaving behind a grieving family, students, and friends who are now rallying to support his wife, Tiona, and children, Tyler and Teagan. Hello friends, family and colleagues. Arrangements for the celebration of life service have been finalized for my dear... Posted by Tiona Rodgers Kintu on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 His death comes months after his sister passe…

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by Zak Failla
Business
400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program 400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program
400+ REI Employees Laid Off, Outdoor Retailer Ends Adventure Travel Program More than 400 employees will lose their jobs as REI closes its Experiences program, ending the adventure travel and outdoor education programs that have been part of the retailer’s identity for 40 years. REI announced the shutdown of its Experiences division in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The decision will result in 438 layoffs for 180 full-time employees and 248 part-time guides as the company shifts focus to its core business. The retail chain cited ongoing financial challenges as the reason for ending the program. Experiences included adventure travel, day to…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Former Orioles, Baysox Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Former Orioles, Baysox Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate'
Former Orioles, Baysox Pitcher Brian Matusz Dies, Remembered As 'Cherished Teammate' Brian Matusz, a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played eight seasons for the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 37. The Orioles announced Matusz's death on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The cause of his death wasn't immediately known. The Cave Creek, Arizona, native was selected by the O's with the fourth overall pick in the 2008 draft. "A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched," the Orioles said in a Facebook post. "He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, wa…

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by Chris Spiker