Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early
Hershey Unwraps Biggest Halloween Lineup Yet As Spooky Season Starts Early The Hershey Company is unwrapping its Halloween lineup early as more people get into the spooky spirit months before October. Hershey announced its 2026 Halloween lineup on Thursday, Aug. 13. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant called it the company's largest and most diverse seasonal portfolio. The lineup is highlighted by the return of Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Fangs, which are coming back for the first time since 2024. The fang-shaped treat features the brand's Cookies 'N' Creme flavor in a Halloween design. Here are some other new and returning Halloween favorites for 2026: K…
Supermarket Staple Sees Stunning Price Shift During Foodborne Illness Outbreak Supermarket Staple Sees Stunning Price Shift During Foodborne Illness Outbreak
Supermarket Staple Sees Stunning Price Shift During Foodborne Illness Outbreak A grocery staple is undergoing a historic market jolt as a sprawling foodborne illness outbreak reshapes shopping habits. Lettuce prices fell 16.4 percent in July, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, marking a dramatic reversal after sharp increases earlier in the summer. The plunge came as consumers pulled back from leafy greens during a widening Cyclospora outbreak, CNBC reported. Retailers discounted lettuce as demand weakened and inventory accumulated, according to the report. The decline helped push overall fresh vegetable prices down 2.6 percent for the month. The lower …
Short Daily Routine Can Drastically Cut Cancer Risk, New Study Reveals Short Daily Routine Can Drastically Cut Cancer Risk, New Study Reveals
Short Daily Routine Can Drastically Cut Cancer Risk, New Study Reveals A potentially protective health habit may require less time than brewing coffee or scrolling through a few social media posts. Adding just three minutes of vigorous physical activity each day was associated with a four percent lower risk of developing 13 cancers linked to inactivity, according to a study published in BMC Medicine in July. Vigorous activity can include brief bursts of fast stair climbing, running, cycling, or other activities that sharply raise heart rate. Researchers analyzed data from 59,218 UK adults who wore wrist activity monitors for seven days. Participants were, on …
Severe Burns Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Tabletop Fire Pits Severe Burns Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Tabletop Fire Pits
Severe Burns Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Tabletop Fire Pits Nearly 49,000 tabletop fire pits are being recalled after two people suffered serious burns, officials said. Southern Telecom issued the recall for about 48,700 Brookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Aug. 13. The fire pits can cause uncontrolled pool fires and flames jetting from fuel containers, creating a risk of serious or deadly burns. Brooklyn, New York-based Southern Telecom has received two reports of flame jetting and flames escaping from the concrete container. Two people suffered second- and third-degree burns, acc…
Simple Fitness Test Could Offer Clue About Life Expectancy In Older Adults Simple Fitness Test Could Offer Clue About Life Expectancy In Older Adults
Simple Fitness Test Could Offer Clue About Life Expectancy In Older Adults How well an older adult performs on a few simple physical tests could offer an important clue about longevity. A large study published Monday, Aug. 10, in JAMA Network Open evaluated measures of balance, agility, lower-body strength, and cardiovascular fitness in adults aged 65 and older. Researchers found these physical factors were strongly associated with mortality risk during a seven-year follow-up period. Researchers analyzed 13,423 adults in Taiwan who completed standardized physical fitness assessments between 2015 and 2016. Their results were linked to national health records, allow…
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Nears: What To Know Now Apple is preparing to launch its first foldable iPhone, potentially named the iPhone Ultra or iPhone Fold, in September 2026, according to multiple reports.  The highly anticipated device is expected to debut with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, marking a significant milestone in Apple’s smartphone lineup. The foldable iPhone is rumored to feature a book-style design with a 7.6-inch folding display and a 5.3-inch cover screen, offering users a hybrid experience between an iPhone and an iPad. Bloomberg reports that the device will support multitasking with an iPad-like interface, allow…
New Expedition For Amelia Earhart's Plane Targets Mysterious Object: 'Something Is There' New Expedition For Amelia Earhart's Plane Targets Mysterious Object: 'Something Is There'
New Expedition For Amelia Earhart's Plane Targets Mysterious Object: 'Something Is There' One of aviation's greatest mysteries could finally get a new answer. Purdue University and the Archaeological Legacy Institute are leading an expedition to investigate an object researchers believe could be Amelia Earhart's long-lost airplane. The trailblazing pilot and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared on Friday, July 2, 1937, while attempting to fly around the world. A 16-person team will travel in October to examine the "Taraia Object," an object seen in satellite imagery sitting in a lagoon on Nikumaroro, a remote Pacific island between Hawaii and Australia. "Someth…
Food Safety Concern Prompts Recall At Major Grocery Chain Food Safety Concern Prompts Recall At Major Grocery Chain
Food Safety Concern Prompts Recall At Major Grocery Chain A seasoning sold across much of the East Coast is being pulled from shelves after routine testing uncovered a potentially dangerous contaminant. Lidl US is recalling one lot of Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix because it may contain Salmonella, according to a company announcement posted by the FDA. The recall covers 1.58-ounce plastic containers with purple lids. The affected spice mix bears lot number 155846, UPC 4335619355491, and a best-before date of June 2028. Those identifying details appear on the side of the label. The product was distributed between Friday, J…
MURDER AT QUINCEAÑERA: Teen Charged After 16-Year-Old Shot Dead At Party MURDER AT QUINCEAÑERA: Teen Charged After 16-Year-Old Shot Dead At Party
Murder AT QuinceaÑERA: Teen Charged After 16-Year-Old Shot Dead At Party Four days after a Virginia quinceañera ended with a 16-year-old boy dead, the teenager accused of killing him now faces a murder charge. The 17-year-old Dumfries teen arrested earlier this week in the shooting death of Samuel Ojeda, of Triangle, was ordered held on a charge of second-degree murder during a detention hearing on Friday, Aug. 14, the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office announced. The charge provides the first clear look at just how prosecutors are treating the deadly encounter that played out during a quinceañera near Catlett on Saturday, Aug. 8. Second-degree murder in Virginia…
4 First Responders Injured In Huntingtown Ambulance Crash On Route 4: Sheriff (DEVELOPING) 4 First Responders Injured In Huntingtown Ambulance Crash On Route 4: Sheriff (DEVELOPING)
4 First Responders Injured In Huntingtown Ambulance Crash On Route 4: Sheriff (Developing) Getting home was supposed to be the easy part. Instead, four first responders found themselves being treated for a range of injuries after an ambulance crashed while heading back to the station in Calvert County on Friday morning. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Aug. 14, deputies from the sheriff's office were called to the scene of a crash in the northbound lanes of Route 4 in the area of Calverton School Road involving an ambulance from the Huntingtown Volunteer Fire Department. Two first responders had to be airlifted by a Maryland State Police helicopter, while two others were taken by parame…
Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know
Popular Infant Car Seats Recalled Over Injury Risks: What To Know More than 20,000 infant car seats and travel systems are being recalled because a faulty recline indicator can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Evenflo Company issued the recall for 22,981 Revolve180 LiteMax NXT child seats and products that include them, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report submitted on Thursday, Aug. 6. The recall covers standalone Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant seats, a Revolve180 LiteMax NXT base, Omni Ultra Travel Systems, and several Shyft Intuiti Travel Systems. The products were manufactured through Monday, March …
Maryland Motor Scooter Rider Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash While Touring Pennsylvania Maryland Motor Scooter Rider Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash While Touring Pennsylvania
Maryland Motor Scooter Rider Killed In Tractor-Trailer Crash While Touring Pennsylvania A Maryland woman participating in a tour group was killed in a collision involving a motor scooter and tractor-trailer in Pennsylvania, officials announced on Friday, Aug. 14. Sandra Weinreich, 59 of Baltimore County, Maryland, was operating the motor scooter when the crash happened at the intersection of Summit Hill Drive and Iva Road in Paradise Township at 4:44 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, according to the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Coroner investigators responded to the scene and found Weinreich, who was pronounced dead, officials said. She had been participating in a Lancaster Co…
FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level
FDA Raises Massive Egg Recall To Highest Risk Level A food-safety action already affecting millions of kitchen staples has escalated sharply under a federal risk review. The Food and Drug Administration now lists more than 38 million eggs in the Midwest Poultry Services recall and has classified the action as Class I, the agency’s highest risk level, according to its enforcement record. The updated total is roughly double the 19,074,924 eggs described in the company’s original recall announcement on Wednesday, July 22. A Class I designation means exposure to the recalled product carries a reasonable probability of causing serious health con…
Maryland Teen Shot During High School Fight Sentenced After Gun Was Traced Back To Him Maryland Teen Shot During High School Fight Sentenced After Gun Was Traced Back To Him
Maryland Teen Shot During High School Fight Sentenced After Gun Was Traced Back To Him Taric Wilson was shot outside a Maryland high school. Then investigators determined the gun was his. Now he's been sentenced. Wilson, now 18, of Silver Spring, was sentenced in Montgomery County Circuit Court to five years in prison with all but 98 days suspended after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm while under the age of 21, the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office announced on Friday, Aug. 14. The sentence closes another chapter in a case that took several turns after gunfire erupted during a fight in the parking lot of Blake High School on April 29. Wilson was 17 at the…
These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study
These US Beaches Have Highest, Lowest Theft Risks: New Study A new study reveals which beaches have the highest risk of thieves taking your belongings. The Action Network released a ranking of the US beach areas with the highest theft risk on Monday, Aug. 10. The sports gambling media outlet analyzed property crime data surrounding more than 500 beaches nationwide. The study looked at four crimes based on ZIP code-level data from CrimeGrade.org. Theft received the largest weight at 40%, followed by robbery at 30%, vehicle theft at 20%, and burglary at 10%. Researchers also adjusted for tourism by using an "effective daily population" …
12 Minutes, 2 Bloody Scenes: Pair Charged With Attempted Murder In St. Mary's County 12 Minutes, 2 Bloody Scenes: Pair Charged With Attempted Murder In St. Mary's County
12 Minutes, 2 Bloody Scenes: Pair Charged With Attempted Murder In St. Mary's County The violence apparently didn't stop after the first victim was left bleeding. Two people are facing attempted murder charges in Maryland after investigators say a man was assaulted during a home invasion Thursday night, Aug. 13, followed minutes later by a stabbing less than a mile away in Lexington Park. Tina Marie Tippett, 37, who has no fixed address, and 35-year-old Lexington Park resident Javone Lawrence Warrick were both arrested following the back-to-back incidents, according to the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office. It started around 9:23 p.m. in the 21000 block of Great Mills Roa…
Third Beaver Attack In 19 Days Leaves 10-Year-Old Girl Hurt At Maryland State Park Third Beaver Attack In 19 Days Leaves 10-Year-Old Girl Hurt At Maryland State Park
Third Beaver Attack In 19 Days Leaves 10-Year-Old Girl Hurt At Maryland State Park Maryland has another beaver problem on its hands. For the third time in less than three weeks, a beaver attacked someone at a Maryland state park, this time biting a 10-year-old girl who was canoeing at summer camp on Thursday, Aug. 13, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The latest attack was reported at about 3:30 p.m. at Seneca Creek State Park in Montgomery County, near a bend in Seneca Creek by Berryville Road and the Potomac River. The girl was canoeing with an organized group when the beaver attacked and bit her, officials said. Then the counselors jumped in. Camp co…
Flock Around, Find Out: NJ Man Praised After Allegedly Destroying Controversial Cop Cam Flock Around, Find Out: NJ Man Praised After Allegedly Destroying Controversial Cop Cam
Flock Around, Find Out: NJ Man Praised After Allegedly Destroying Controversial Cop Cam A 31-year-old New Jersey man was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 13, for cutting down a Flock safety camera, police said. Andrew Wardell, a Brick resident, intentionally cut down the Flock camera at 181 Drum Point Rd. by the Exxon gas station on Wednesday, July 8, Brick Township police said. Wardell is charged with criminal mischief, police said. Wardell's arrest comes amid national controversy over Flock cameras. Earlier this week, three deputies in Georgia were arrested for using the license plate readers to stalk people, some of whom they were dating. In response, Flock rolled out new safegua…
'Now It's Our Turn': Virginia Sheriff's Sergeant Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash 'Now It's Our Turn': Virginia Sheriff's Sergeant Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash
'Now It's Our Turn': Virginia Sheriff's Sergeant Seriously Injured In Motorcycle Crash A Virginia lawman who has spent years answering calls for help suddenly needs some of his own. Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Matthew Liebler was hospitalized with major injuries after being hit by another vehicle while riding his motorcycle, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by a coworker. Now his wife, two boys, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers are bracing for what could be a long road back. Liebler remains hospitalized receiving treatment for his injuries and is expected to be out of work for an undetermined amount of time, fundraiser organizer Orie Morgan said. H…
Flat Tire Turns Deadly After Subaru Slams Into Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Maryland: MSP Flat Tire Turns Deadly After Subaru Slams Into Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Maryland: MSP
Flat Tire Turns Deadly After Subaru Slams Into Tractor-Trailer On I-95 In Maryland: MSP A flat tire and a split-second collision turned deadly before dawn on a Maryland highway. Francesca Lloyd, 34, of Nottingham, was killed early on Friday, Aug. 14, after the Subaru Outback she was riding in crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer on I-95 in Baltimore County, state police confirmed. Her husband may have been behind the wheel. Gregory Lloyd, 41, also of Nottingham, was driving the Subaru and was taken to an area hospital for treatment following the crash, according to police, who said investigators believe the two were married. It happened shortly before 3 a.m. on the nor…
Dog Food Sold In MD Recalled After Salmonella Causes Illnesses Dog Food Sold In MD Recalled After Salmonella Causes Illnesses
Dog Food Sold In MD Recalled After Salmonella Causes Illnesses A Connecticut company is recalling pet food sold in several Northeast states after it tested positive for Salmonella. Oma's Pride issued a recall for 639 six-pound bags of its Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, according to a Food and Drug Administration notice published on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The Avon-based company is investigating the source of the contamination. The FDA received a consumer complaint and later collected and analyzed a sample of the food, which tested positive for Salmonella. Three illnesses were reported in connection with the complaint, though the notice…
Cancer Fight Takes Cruel Turn After Tree Crashes Through Virginia Woman's Home Cancer Fight Takes Cruel Turn After Tree Crashes Through Virginia Woman's Home
Cancer Fight Takes Cruel Turn After Tree Crashes Through Virginia Woman's Home Vikki Plumb was already in the fight of her life when Mother Nature dealt another brutal blow. After battling cancer for years, which reached Stage 4, the Virginia woman is now picking up the pieces after a tree came crashing through her home and totaled both her vehicles during the recent round of thunderstorms that rocked the region. The incident happened on Monday, Aug. 10, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by her family. The photos tell part of the story. A massive tree can be seen sprawled across the property, its heavy limbs crushing vehicles parked outside the home. For Pl…
Soccer Coach Who Worked With Multiple Maryland Organizations Sexually Abused Children: Police Soccer Coach Who Worked With Multiple Maryland Organizations Sexually Abused Children: Police
Soccer Coach Who Worked With Multiple Maryland Organizations Sexually Abused Children: Police A former soccer coach in Maryland who worked with multiple private organizations in the region has been locked up. Roberto Carlos Huezo Garcia, 30, is in police custody following a lengthy investigation into the sexual abuse and solicitation of a child, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. In January, detectives began receiving reports of alleged misconduct involving Huezo Garcia and young boys between the ages of 10 and 15. Following what was described as "an extensive investigation," detectives issued a warrant for Huezo Garcia's arrest last month. He was …
Wife Strangled With Neckties, Husband Charged With Homicide: DA (UPDATE) Wife Strangled With Neckties, Husband Charged With Homicide: DA (UPDATE)
Wife Strangled With Neckties, Husband Charged With Homicide: DA (Update) A husband has been charged with killing his wife, who was found on a bedroom floor with multiple men's neckties wrapped around her neck, authorities announced on Friday, Aug. 14. Michael P. Myers, 59, of Bristol Borough, was arrested after his wife, 54-year-old Dawn Myers, was found dead inside their home at 1305 Wood Street early Thursday, Aug. 13, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Myers is charged with criminal homicide, strangulation, aggravated assault, intimidation of witnesses or victims, possession of an instrument of crime, and false imprisonment. Court recor…
Man Fighting For His Life After Being Struck By MARC Train In Maryland (UPDATED) Man Fighting For His Life After Being Struck By MARC Train In Maryland (UPDATED)
Man Fighting For His Life After Being Struck By MARC Train In Maryland (Updated) A Friday morning trip along the tracks took a terrifying turn in Maryland. A man was airlifted to an area hospital in critical condition after being struck by a MARC train in the 22000 block of Mt. Ephraim Road in Dickerson on Friday, Aug. 14, police said. The call came in at around 10:30 a.m. Montgomery County Police and Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene after the pedestrian was struck. At first, there was no word on his condition. Then came the update. Police said shortly after 11 a.m. that the man had been flown from the scene and was fighting for his life at an area…
Luigi Mangione Makes Stunning Admissions As Slain CEO’s Family Reacts In Court Luigi Mangione Makes Stunning Admissions As Slain CEO’s Family Reacts In Court
Luigi Mangione Makes Stunning Admissions As Slain CEO’s Family Reacts In Court A startling confession inside a packed Manhattan courtroom has dramatically shifted one of the nation’s most closely watched criminal cases. Luigi Mangione, 28, pleaded guilty on Friday, Aug. 14, to two federal stalking counts stemming from the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Each count carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sentencing has been scheduled for Friday, Dec. 18. “I shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan, and he died,” Mangione told the judge. “I knew what I was doing was illegal.” Members of Thompson’s family, including hi…
Zero Visibility, Hoarder Conditions: Firefighter Rescues Resident Trapped In Burning Basement Zero Visibility, Hoarder Conditions: Firefighter Rescues Resident Trapped In Burning Basement
Zero Visibility, Hoarder Conditions: Firefighter Rescues Resident Trapped In Burning Basement A Maryland firefighter disappeared into a smoke-filled basement with zero visibility and came back out carrying the resident trapped inside. Shortly after 5 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, crews were called to a one-story rancher on Brooks Road in Bel Air, where there were reports of a fire that broke out, according to the Office of the State Fire Marshal. While en route, members of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company were alerted that there was someone trapped inside the burning home. Engine 313 arrived and found the fire burning in the basement as firefighters stretched a hose line and made t…
'Rest Easy, Mason': Virginia Firefighter, 24, Dies In Off-Duty Lake Drowning 'Rest Easy, Mason': Virginia Firefighter, 24, Dies In Off-Duty Lake Drowning
'Rest Easy, Mason': Virginia Firefighter, 24, Dies In Off-Duty Lake Drowning A young Virginia firefighter who spent his life helping others died unexpectedly. Spotsylvania County Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Management confirmed on Friday, Aug. 14, that Firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel died in what the department described as an off-duty drowning incident at Lake Anna. "It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of Firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel, who tragically died in an off-duty drowning incident at Lake Anna," the department said. "Mason was only 24 years old." Those who knew Fercovic-Ortegel remembered more than the uniform. Justin Edward Pyk…
Divers Make Tragic Discovery After 24-Year-Old Disappears In Lake Anna Divers Make Tragic Discovery After 24-Year-Old Disappears In Lake Anna
Divers Make Tragic Discovery After 24-Year-Old Disappears In Lake Anna A night on the water ended in tragedy at one of Virginia's most popular lakes. Divers recovered the body of a 24-year-old man from Lake Anna late Thursday, Aug. 13, hours after he disappeared in the water near Seay Point Road in Spotsylvania County, officials announced. The first call came in at 7:40 p.m. Louisa County 911 alerted Spotsylvania emergency dispatchers after receiving a call from someone who said the man had been boating with them before entering the lake and failing to return. Spotsylvania Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management crews were dispatched three minute…
Mom Died Fearing Daughter's Accused Killer Would Never Face Trial: Now, He Will Mom Died Fearing Daughter's Accused Killer Would Never Face Trial: Now, He Will
Mom Died Fearing Daughter's Accused Killer Would Never Face Trial: Now, He Will Janet Pizzelli became known for her fight to see the man accused of killing her 27-year-old daughter, Mary Rose Fealey, face justice. But when the 61-year-old mother died of breast cancer in December 2025, less than two years after her daughter's murder, she believed that day might never come. Now, months after her death, the outcome she had hoped for has arrived: David Shroitman, the 30-year-old Somerville man charged in Fealey's killing, has been found competent to stand trial. On Thursday, Aug. 13, Superior Court Judge Peter J. Tober made the ruling, following another…
Toddler's Death Prompts Urgent Warning Over Children's Playsets Toddler's Death Prompts Urgent Warning Over Children's Playsets
Toddler's Death Prompts Urgent Warning Over Children's Playsets Federal safety officials are warning parents to stop using a children's slide playset after it was linked to a toddler's death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the alert for Model WPX-4 Indoor and Outdoor Slide Playsets on Thursday, Aug. 13. The manufacturer, Wenzhou Yidian Amusement Equipment Co., Ltd. of China, hasn't agreed to a recall, the agency said. The warning comes after a 17-month-old child died when they became trapped in the playset, according to the CPSC. The playsets contain several openings where a child's torso can fit through but their head can't, cr…