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MD Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Eight Recognized Nationally: See The Full List MD Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Eight Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
MD Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Eight Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $320M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $320M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Saturday, March 8 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $320M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Saturday, March 8 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $320 million with a $150.2 million cash option after being recently reset. If no Lottery player claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Monday, March 10 when the jackpot will approach $335 million.. The winning numbers for Saturday's drawing were 02-04-16-23-63 with a Powerball of 13 and the Power Play was 3X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all fiv…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
DWI Driver Blows Through School Property, Rams Police Cruisers In Maryland, Sheriff Says DWI Driver Blows Through School Property, Rams Police Cruisers In Maryland, Sheriff Says
DWI Driver Blows Through School Property, Rams Police Cruisers In Maryland, Sheriff Says A Maryland man is facing a long list of charges after leading deputies on a wild, high-speed chase that ended with him ramming two police cruisers in an attempt to escape, authorities said. Tarvaris Tony Reid, 47, of Owings, was arrested after a dangerous pursuit through residential neighborhoods, school property, and oncoming traffic before deputies managed to stop him, according to the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. The chaos unfolded when a deputy clocked a vehicle flying down southbound Route 2 near Wayside Drive in Sunderland at 70 mph in a 40 mph zone.  When the deputy attempt…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
$3.3M Ticket Sat Unchecked For Days As Maryland Couple Thought They Lost $3.3M Ticket Sat Unchecked For Days As Maryland Couple Thought They Lost
$3.3M Ticket Sat Unchecked For Days As Maryland Couple Thought They Lost A pair of Baltimore retirees went from disappointment to multi-millionaire status in the span of three days—without even checking their ticket—after winning a $3.3 million Multi-Match jackpot, officials say. For years, the couple has faithfully played the Maryland Lottery’s Multi-Match game, but when they saw that someone had hit the jackpot on Feb. 24, they were momentarily crushed—thinking the winner wasn’t them. That is, until they noticed the store where the ticket was sold. "I saw on the Lottery website that someone had won the Multi-Match jackpot and was disappointed," said the anony…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff
Man Drunk-Dialing 911 Looking For Free Ride—Gets One To Jail In Maryland: Sheriff A Maryland man who treated 911 like a personal Uber service found himself riding straight to jail instead, authorities said. Maurice Franklin Jacks, 62, of Huntingtown, was arrested after repeatedly calling Calvert County emergency dispatchers asking for a ride—and then hanging up each time, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to the Giant grocery store on N Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick after Jacks' persistent (and pointless) calls jammed up emergency lines.  When they arrived, they found him intoxicated, irate, and suddenly not intereste…

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Man Who Gunned Down Teen Stepping Off School Bus In Maryland Learns Prison Fate Man Who Gunned Down Teen Stepping Off School Bus In Maryland Learns Prison Fate
Man Who Gunned Down Teen Stepping Off School Bus In Maryland Learns Prison Fate A Maryland man who lured a 17-year-old to his car and executed him in broad daylight has been convicted of murder and faces decades behind bars, authorities announced. After a five-day trial, a Charles County jury found 20-year-old Elijah Bernard Barnes guilty of second-degree murder and related charges for the 2023 killing of Rajon Lateef Jackson III, according to State’s Attorney Tony Covington. On Jan. 13, 2023, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office responded to Harvest Fish Place in Waldorf after reports of a shooting.  When they arrived, they found Jackson lying in th…

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$3.25M USAA Data Breach Settlement: Here's How To Learn If You Could Get Payout $3.25M USAA Data Breach Settlement: Here's How To Learn If You Could Get Payout
$3.25M Usaa Data Breach Settlement: Here's How To Learn If You Could Get Payout Those affected by a major data breach could get a part of a  settlement worth $3.25 million. If your personal information was compromised, you may be eligible for a payout, but you need to act fast to secure your claim before the deadline. The United Services Automobile Association (USAA), a financial services company dedicated to serving military members, veterans, and their families, has agreed to the nationwide class action lawsuit settlement.  This follows allegations that the company failed to adequately protect personal information during a data breach that occurred in May …

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by Joe Lombardi
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MD Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why MD Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why
MD Ranked Among Top States For Women, New Study Says: Here's Why Women in several Northeast states have some of the best opportunities in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Women on Monday, Mar. 3. The study's release also ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8. All 50 states and Washington, DC, were rated across 25 key metrics. The statistics measured economic opportunities, healthcare quality, and safety for women. The findings highlight stark disparities nationwide, with some states offering significantly better conditions for women than othe…

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Alert Issued For USPS Scam Text: Here's What To Know Alert Issued For USPS Scam Text: Here's What To Know
Alert Issued For USPS Scam Text: Here's What To Know A new scam is targeting people with fraudulent text messages pretending to be from the United States Postal Service (USPS)—and officials are urging caution. The US Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) is warning customers about a rise in phishing and smishing attacks, where fraudsters send fake texts and emails that appear to come from USPS. The messages often claim that a package is delayed or that a payment is due, directing recipients to click a link that steals personal information. How To Identify A Fake USPS Message Postal inspectors say these scams are becoming more advanced, but ther…

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US Cracking Down On Egg Smuggling From Mexico As Prices Soar US Cracking Down On Egg Smuggling From Mexico As Prices Soar
US Cracking Down On Egg Smuggling From Mexico As Prices Soar With egg prices at record highs, authorities are seeing a sharp increase in smuggling operations attempting to bring eggs across the US-Mexico border. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a surge in egg seizures, as rising costs drive some travelers to attempt sneaking in eggs despite strict import bans. The San Diego Field Office said Thursday, Feb. 27, that egg interceptions have increased 158 percent since the start of the 2024 fiscal year. The main culprit behind soaring egg prices? A devastating avian flu outbreak that has affected 166 million birds in the US since …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winning Numbers For Friday, March 7 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $233M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Friday, March 7 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $233M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Friday, March 7 'Mega Millions' Drawing With Estimated $233M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Friday, March 7 Mega Millions drawing. The estimated jackpot is $233 million with a $108.8 million cash option. The winning numbers were 08-20-48-58-60 with a Mega Ball of 07 and a Megaplier of 3X. MegaMillions If no winner wins the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll to $181 million until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11. Lottery players have a 1 in 302,575,350 chance of winning a Mega Millions jackpot by matching all five balls plus the gold Mega Ball, according to officials…

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by Zak Failla
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Father, 7-Month-Old Son Located After Being Reported Missing In Maryland (UPDATED) Father, 7-Month-Old Son Located After Being Reported Missing In Maryland (UPDATED)
Father, 7-Month-Old Son Located After Being Reported Missing In Maryland (Updated) UPDATED: Shortly after 11 p.m. on Friday, March 7, authorities announced that both the infant and his father have been found safely. ORIGINAL STORY Authorities in St. Mary’s County are asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing father and his 7-month-old son who vanished after leaving home Friday afternoon. Nicholas Lee Kilduff, 30, was last seen around 1 p.m. on March 7 when he left a Mechanicsville residence with his infant son, Ryker Ryan-Lee Kilduff, officials said. According to the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, Kilduff told the child’s mother he was heading to a ne…

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by Zak Failla