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Maryland Trash Truck Erupts In Flames At Busy Maryland Intersection (PHOTOS) Maryland Trash Truck Erupts In Flames At Busy Maryland Intersection (PHOTOS)
Maryland Trash Truck Erupts In Flames At Busy Maryland Intersection (Photos) It went from garbage pickup to a five-alarm-looking mess in a hurry. A Maryland trash truck erupted in flames Friday afternoon, sending thick black smoke billowing over a busy Gaithersburg intersection before firefighters brought the blaze under control. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were dispatched shortly after 2:15 p.m. Friday, July 17, to Snouffer School Road and Sweet Autumn Drive after reports of a large vehicle fire. When firefighters arrived, they found an empty Leach trash truck with its engine compartment engulfed in flames. The driver had already made it out s…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Win $2M In 'Monopoly' Competition Show On Netflix: How To Apply Win $2M In 'Monopoly' Competition Show On Netflix: How To Apply
Win $2M In 'Monopoly' Competition Show On Netflix: How To Apply You could soon play a game of Monopoly that's larger than life with a $2 million prize on the line. Netflix has greenlit "Monopoly," a competition series that will pit 12 contestants against each other in an enormous version of the classic board game. The streaming giant announced that it's looking for potential competitors to take part in the show, which will debut in fall 2027. Applications are now open for people hoping to become one of the 12 players selected for the series. To apply, you must upload a one-minute video explaining why you want to be on the show, along with…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Faulty Seat Belts Trigger Huge Recall Of Popular Hyundai Vehicles Faulty Seat Belts Trigger Huge Recall Of Popular Hyundai Vehicles
Faulty Seat Belts Trigger Huge Recall Of Popular Hyundai Vehicles Nearly 48,000 Hyundai SUVs are being recalled over a seat belt buckle problem that increases injury risks during a crash. Hyundai Motor America issued the recall for 47,749 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday, July 14. The issue affects certain 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2026 Hyundai Kona vehicles. The rear center seat belt buckle may have been improperly manufactured and could fail to properly restrain a passenger during a crash. The defect was linked to a supplier's stamping tools that weren't properly maintained and had worn down from ove…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
MD's Favorite Ice Cream Flavors Revealed In New Study MD's Favorite Ice Cream Flavors Revealed In New Study
MD's Favorite Ice Cream Flavors Revealed In New Study When it comes to ice cream, the Northeast is sticking with the classics. A new report from Beach.com found that Neapolitan remains the most popular flavor in the US. The trio of classic tastes ranked No. 1 in 24 states, making it the nation's top choice for the second year in a row. The travel website analyzed four years of Google search data for 421 ice cream flavors to determine the top-searched varieties in every state. "Originally from Naples, Italy, the layered dessert called spumoni was brought to the U.S. in the 19th century, evolving from the chocolate, cherry, and pistachio trifec…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Flying Parts Prompt Massive Recall Of Nearly 290K Ford Vehicles Flying Parts Prompt Massive Recall Of Nearly 290K Ford Vehicles
Flying Parts Prompt Massive Recall Of Nearly 290K Ford Vehicles Nearly 290,000 Ford Explorer SUVs are being recalled because roof rail covers can come loose and detach while driving. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 288,314 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, July 14. The recall affects certain 2016-2019 Ford Explorers. The roof rail covers may loosen over time and separate from the vehicle while it's moving. A detached cover could create a hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Drivers may notice more wind noise, squeaks, rattles, or a visible gap between the roof…

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Severe Storms Will Slam Into Smoky Skies: When To Expect Damaging Winds, Limited Visibility Severe Storms Will Slam Into Smoky Skies: When To Expect Damaging Winds, Limited Visibility
Severe Storms Will Slam Into Smoky Skies: When To Expect Damaging Winds, Limited Visibility A volatile weekend setup is bringing two unwelcome summer threats together over the Northeast. Severe thunderstorms will sweep into lingering Canadian wildfire smoke on Saturday, July 18, creating a one-two punch of damaging winds, torrential rain, reduced visibility, and poor air quality. Showers and thunderstorms will advance across the Northeast on Saturday, July 18, threatening travel disruptions and localized flash flooding. AccuWeather The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center placed a broad corridor from the Ohio Valley through the Mid-Atlantic and southern New Eng…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack
Popular Coca-Cola-Owned Beverage Halts US Production After Cyberattack A cyberattack has temporarily halted US production at Fairlife, the dairy company owned by Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola Company announced the ransomware attack in a news release on Thursday, July 16. Fairlife identified unauthorized access by a third party to part of its computer systems, including production-related systems. After detecting the cyberattack, Fairlife activated its incident response and business continuity plans. The company said it's continuing to investigate the breach with help from law enforcement, outside advisors, and cybersecurity experts. The full scope, natur…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Maryland Man 'Young Wiggi' Used Stolen Identities To Hide Cocaine Operation, Police Say Maryland Man 'Young Wiggi' Used Stolen Identities To Hide Cocaine Operation, Police Say
Maryland Man 'Young Wiggi' Used Stolen Identities To Hide Cocaine Operation, Police Say The drugs weren't the only thing police say he was hiding. A Maryland man accused of trafficking kilos of cocaine was also using stolen identities to conceal his operation, according to investigators, who say the scheme unraveled during a sweeping multi-agency investigation in Montgomery County. Wildy Cherubin, 38, of Silver Spring, who also goes by the nickname "Young Weegi," was arrested Wednesday, July 8, following an investigation by the Montgomery County Police Department's Special Investigations Division and the DEA. Detectives say Cherubin wasn't just distributing significant quanti…

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by Zak Failla
News
Brenda Fricker Dies: Oscar-Winning Actress Known For 'Home Alone,' 'My Left Foot' Brenda Fricker Dies: Oscar-Winning Actress Known For 'Home Alone,' 'My Left Foot'
Brenda Fricker Dies: Oscar-Winning Actress Known For 'Home Alone,' 'My Left Foot' An actress who could turn quiet loneliness into unforgettable humanity has died after a six-decade career. Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker died on Friday, July 17, following a period of ill health, her agent told the BBC. She was 81. Fricker became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award when she received the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1990 for “My Left Foot.” She played Bridget Brown, the devoted mother of writer and painter Christy Brown, portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis in the acclaimed 1989 film. Fricker reached an even wider audience three years later as the rec…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Bizarre 24 Hours End With Maryland Man Facing Burglary Charge, Exposure Investigation: Sheriff Bizarre 24 Hours End With Maryland Man Facing Burglary Charge, Exposure Investigation: Sheriff
Bizarre 24 Hours End With Maryland Man Facing Burglary Charge, Exposure Investigation: Sheriff One bizarre encounter was odd enough. Then deputies started connecting the dots. A Prince George's County man is accused of popping up in a string of strange incidents across Southern Maryland over the course of 24 hours, culminating in an attempted burglary charge and an ongoing indecent exposure investigation. The Calvert County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to multiple unrelated calls between Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, including a welfare check, an attempted break-in at a home on B Street in Chesapeake Beach, and a reported indecent exposure on the North Beach …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Maryland Named In White House Voter Roll Disclosure; AG Says Elections Remain Secure Maryland Named In White House Voter Roll Disclosure; AG Says Elections Remain Secure
Maryland Named In White House Voter Roll Disclosure; AG Says Elections Remain Secure Maryland found itself at the center of President Donald Trump's primetime address on election security. During a nationally televised speech on Thursday night, July 16, Trump announced the release of declassified intelligence records that he said showed voter registration rolls in at least 18 states had been "compromised" by the People's Republic of China.  Maryland was among the states identified by name in a White House document released ahead of the address. The document states that more than 200 million voter records were compromised by China and says Trump is alerting congression…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Murder Suspect Tracked Down In Baltimore After Deadly Hagerstown Shooting: Police Maryland Murder Suspect Tracked Down In Baltimore After Deadly Hagerstown Shooting: Police
Maryland Murder Suspect Tracked Down In Baltimore After Deadly Hagerstown Shooting: Police He wasn't hiding anymore. A Maryland man wanted for a Washington County killing that happened nearly two months ago has been captured in Baltimore and is now facing a murder charge. Members of the US Marshals Capital Area Regional Task Force and the Hagerstown Police Warrant Task Force arrested 20-year-old Nadeem Ameen Davis, of Baltimore, around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, in the 3000 block of East Madison Street, according to the Hagerstown Police Department. Authorities say Davis was wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Mitchell Omar Reddick on Sunday, May 25. The inves…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Maryland As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Maryland As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Maryland As Code Red, Purple Air Quality Alerts Issued Maryland residents didn't need an air quality monitor to know something was wrong Friday morning. The sky turned hazy. The sun glowed orange. The air smelled like a campfire. The culprit was hundreds of miles away. Smoke from massive Canadian wildfires drifted into the region overnight, prompting widespread Code Red and Code Purple air quality alerts across much of the area as officials urged residents to stay indoors, avoid strenuous outdoor activity, and keep their windows closed. A weak front dropping south this eve has turned the winds to the northwest pushing more Canadian wildfir…

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by Zak Failla
News
FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now
FDA Issues Alert After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak: What To Know Now A sprawling foodborne outbreak now has a much clearer trail, and health officials are warning diners not to ignore it. The FDA said on Thursday, July 16, that shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states has been linked to an outbreak of Cyclospora infections. The warning covers locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. The outbreak has sickened 1,644 people who reported eating at Taco Bell, according to the FDA. At least 94 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. An analysis of food exposures in…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill
Cause Of Death Released For 'Jurassic Park' Star Sam Neill The mystery surrounding the sudden death of “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill has been resolved. Neill died from pneumonia at age 78 in Sydney, Australia, his representative told People in a report published Thursday, July 16. The illness was unrelated to the blood cancer the acclaimed actor had overcome. “Prior to becoming sick, Sam had valiantly fought and beaten lymphoma through a new treatment called CAR-T therapy,” Neill’s rep said in a statement to the outlet. People report:https://people.com/sam-neill-cause-of-death-12019366 The representative issued the clarification after inaccurate…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air
Dangerous Haze Hangs On: Here's New Timeline For Cleaner Northeast Air The smoky veil hanging over the Northeast is refusing to make a quick exit. Smoke from Canadian and northern Minnesota wildfires continued to affect air quality and visibility on Friday, July 17. Forecasters said the haze could remain a periodic problem through the weekend before a broader wind shift brings more substantial relief. Prevailing breezes will continue steering smoke southeast through Sunday, according to AccuWeather. Some of the smoke will remain high in the atmosphere, dimming the sun. Other pockets could reach ground level, reduce visibility, and create health concerns. Sho…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters
Scott Bryce Dies: Daytime TV Star Known For Playing Scheming Characters A charismatic television presence whose work stretched across generations of daytime and primetime hits has died. Scott Bryce, best known for originating the role of Craig Montgomery on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns,” died on Sunday, July 12, following a battle with cancer, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was 68. Bryce died in New Haven, Connecticut, The Hollywood Reporter reported. He had been diagnosed with Stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer in 2024. The cancer later spread to his brain, according to the Los Angeles Times, which cited his son, Jackson Bryce, and agent …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident
Craig Melvin Speaks Out After 'Today' Show Security Breach Incident Craig Melvin is breaking his silence after a frightening security scare rattled one of television's best-known morning shows. The 47-year-old "Today" co-anchor reassured viewers in a late-afternoon Instagram post on Thursday, July 16, hours after an unauthorized man approached him near Studio 1A at Rockefeller Plaza. Melvin wrote: "Hey everyone. I’ve heard from so many of you over the last few hours. I’m doing just fine. Thanks for reaching out. I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow morning on @todayshow." Melvin shared the message on his verified account without adding details about …

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals
National Ice Cream Day 2026: Where To Get Free Scoops, Frozen Deals Giveaways, deals, and even frozen treats for pets are returning across the country to celebrate one of summer's sweetest holidays. National Ice Cream Day 2026 falls on Sunday, July 19. President Ronald Reagan officially proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday as National Ice Cream Day back in 1984, according to the International Dairy Foods Association. The dairy trade group said that the US churned out more than 1.23 billion gallons of ice cream in 2025. The IDFA also estimates that the average American eats about four gallons of ice cream a year. The sweet t…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When
Popular Airline Finally Adding Wi-Fi To Flights: Here's When Frontier Airlines is adding Wi-Fi on its planes for the first time. The Denver-based airline plans to launch its first aircraft equipped with Wi-Fi in early 2027, Frontier announced in a news release on Tuesday, July 14. SpaceX-owned Starlink will provide internet aboard Frontier's fleet.  The service is expected to support streaming, online gaming, video calls, browsing, and work during flights. Frontier will be the first US airline to offer passenger access through a new system managed directly by Starlink. Frontier said the new Wi-Fi will also help its pilots, flight attendant…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Timeline Set To Stabilize Unsafe Maryland Office Tower, But Businesses Still Face Long Wait Timeline Set To Stabilize Unsafe Maryland Office Tower, But Businesses Still Face Long Wait
Timeline Set To Stabilize Unsafe Maryland Office Tower, But Businesses Still Face Long Wait The first real timeline is finally taking shape after a near disaster in Maryland. A week after a structural emergency forced the evacuation of a 10-story Maryland office building, Anne Arundel County officials say remediation work at Empire Towers could begin soon, though businesses trapped inside still don't know when they'll be allowed back. The update came on Thursday, July 16, as County Executive Steuart Pittman announced the building's owner is working with a licensed structural engineering firm that has completed its evaluation of the Glen Burnie property. According to Pittman, cont…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Stolen Lawn Mowers, Fans Lead To Guns, $48K In Cocaine, Fentanyl At Maryland Home: Sheriff Stolen Lawn Mowers, Fans Lead To Guns, $48K In Cocaine, Fentanyl At Maryland Home: Sheriff
Stolen Lawn Mowers, Fans Lead To Guns, $48K In Cocaine, Fentanyl At Maryland Home: Sheriff It started with stolen lawn mowers. It ended with guns, fentanyl, cocaine, and what detectives say was a house packed with stolen merchandise. A Maryland man accused of stealing everything from eyeglasses to home improvement supplies across Charles County is now facing a theft charge after investigators say a search of his Waldorf home uncovered a much larger haul. The investigation led detectives to the 4700 block of Diamond Ridge Lane, where they arrested 58-year-old David Eugene Gregory after obtaining a warrant tied to what the Charles County Sheriff's Office described as a countywide …

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Maryland Woman Ann Andrex Killed Outside Staples Remembered With Flowers, Tributes Maryland Woman Ann Andrex Killed Outside Staples Remembered With Flowers, Tributes
Maryland Woman Ann Andrex Killed Outside Staples Remembered With Flowers, Tributes A routine trip through a Maryland shopping center ended in heartbreak. Now, the community is remembering the woman whose life was cut short. Frederick Police have identified 74-year-old Ann Christine Andrex as the pedestrian who died after being struck by a car on Monday afternoon outside the Staples store in the Frederick Shopping Center on West Seventh Street. Officers and Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue crews were called to the shopping center around 3:37 p.m. on July 13 after a 2013 Toyota Camry struck Andrex as she crossed the roadway near the store. She suffered life-thr…

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News
DC Gunmen Who Sprayed Bullets Into Dunbar High School Learn Prison Fate: Feds DC Gunmen Who Sprayed Bullets Into Dunbar High School Learn Prison Fate: Feds
DC Gunmen Who Sprayed Bullets Into Dunbar High School Learn Prison Fate: Feds The two DC teens who unleashed a barrage of gunfire outside Dunbar High School, sending bullets into classrooms and grazing a student in the head, are headed to prison. Saki Frost, 19, and Azhari Graves, 20, were each sentenced on Thursday, July 16, to five years behind bars for the May 2024 shooting near the Northwest DC school, the US Attorney's Office announced. The pair pleaded guilty in December to aggravated assault while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon, and carrying a pistol without a license. Frost was 17 when the shooting happened, but was prosecuted as an adult. Judge J. M…

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Business
McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu
McDonald's Unveils New Chicken Items, Adds Sauce To Menu McDonald's is adding a new sauce and several chicken menu items for a limited time. The fast-food chain announced Caesar Sauce on the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter on Tuesday, July 14. The sauce will arrive at participating restaurants nationwide on Tuesday, July 21. The creamy sauce features garlic, parmesan, and hints of lemon. "Whether you're dipping, wrapping, or sandwiching, Caesar Sauce is here at McDonald's for a limited time to make your favorite chicken order a summer staple," the company said. Caesar Sauce's launch will also include new limited-time menu options. McDonald's …

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Dead Person's Identity Used In Brazen Attempt To Buy $50K Mercedes SUV In Maryland: Sheriff Dead Person's Identity Used In Brazen Attempt To Buy $50K Mercedes SUV In Maryland: Sheriff
Dead Person's Identity Used In Brazen Attempt To Buy $50K Mercedes SUV In Maryland: Sheriff Somebody tried buying a luxury Mercedes-Benz using the identity of a dead person. It nearly worked. The scheme unraveled at a Waldorf dealership in Charles County on Tuesday, July 7, after a representative for the victim's estate alerted authorities that someone was attempting to finance a Mercedes-Benz SUV worth more than $50,000 using the recently deceased victim's identity and credit information. Charles County Sheriff's officers responded to the dealership and quickly spotted 48-year-old Louisa Michelene Coles, of Washington, DC, walking nearby. Investigators determined Coles was the …

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News
Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report
Major Produce Company Eyed As Source In Growing Cyclospora Outbreak: Report The hunt for the source of a sprawling parasite outbreak has narrowed to a major produce supplier and a familiar fast-food ingredient. Click here for a new, updated story: FDA Issues Warning After Major Break In Multistate Parasite Outbreak The Washington Post reported on Thursday, July 16, that investigators have identified shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell restaurants by Taylor Farms as a potential source of the illnesses. The Post attributed the information to two people familiar with the ongoing investigation who spoke anonymously. Federal officials have not publicl…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
ER Exposure Alert Issued After Five New Measles Cases Confirmed In Maryland ER Exposure Alert Issued After Five New Measles Cases Confirmed In Maryland
ER Exposure Alert Issued After Five New Measles Cases Confirmed In Maryland Maryland health officials are urging residents to check their vaccination status after confirming five new measles cases tied to a group that recently traveled together to a part of the US experiencing an active outbreak. The Maryland Department of Health announced that the infected individuals all live in Central Maryland and may have exposed others while visiting the Carroll Hospital Center Emergency Department waiting room in Westminster. Anyone who was in the waiting room at 200 Memorial Ave. between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, July 13, is urged to review their vaccination history and …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Fights Off Attacker After Abduction Attempt On Virginia Walking Trail (DEVELOPING) Woman Fights Off Attacker After Abduction Attempt On Virginia Walking Trail (DEVELOPING)
Woman Fights Off Attacker After Abduction Attempt On Virginia Walking Trail (Developing) A woman fought off a man who grabbed her on a Virginia walking trail Wednesday night, escaped his grasp, and made it to safety before calling 911, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The attack happened around 8:30 p.m. on July 15, in the area of Algonkian Parkway and Lowes Island Boulevard in Loudoun County. Investigators say the woman was walking on a trail when she was approached and grabbed by the suspect in what deputies are investigating as an abduction and assault. Instead of being taken, she fought back. The woman managed to break free from her attacker and escape be…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Trump DOJ Sues Maryland To Kill In-State Tuition, Scholarships For Undocumented Students Trump DOJ Sues Maryland To Kill In-State Tuition, Scholarships For Undocumented Students
Trump DOJ Sues Maryland To Kill In-State Tuition, Scholarships For Undocumented Students Maryland’s DREAM Act is headed for a federal courtroom. The Trump administration sued the state on Thursday, July 16, seeking to strip undocumented students of access to reduced tuition, scholarships, and other financial aid at public colleges and universities. The 23-page complaint targets Maryland, the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, arguing that the state gives undocumented residents benefits denied to US citizens living elsewhere. At the center of the fight is a 2011 law that allows qualifying undocumented students to pay in…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Maryland Landscaper Nearly Paralyzed In Devastating Fall During Power Washing Job Maryland Landscaper Nearly Paralyzed In Devastating Fall During Power Washing Job
Maryland Landscaper Nearly Paralyzed In Devastating Fall During Power Washing Job One wrong step changed everything. A Maryland business owner is beginning what friends describe as a long road to recovery after a devastating fall while power washing nearly left him paralyzed. William "Bill" Taylor, of Havre de Grace, suffered what organizers called a severe compression fracture of his L2 vertebra in the accident, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to support his recovery. The fundraiser says Taylor underwent emergency surgery to relieve pressure on his spinal nerves and stabilize his spine. While his condition is improving, friends say his recovery is expected t…

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