Six Fires, Burns Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Security Cameras Six Fires, Burns Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Security Cameras
Six Fires, Burns Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Security Cameras More than 320,000 security cameras are being recalled after several exploded, caught fire, and caused burn injuries. Wyze Labs recalled about 321,360 Wyze Solar Cam Pan security cameras in the US, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 4. Another 2,560 cameras were sold in Canada. Incorrect assembly instructions can cause owners to accidentally puncture the metal casing of the camera's lithium-ion battery. That can cause the battery to rapidly overheat, creating fire and burn hazards. Wyze has received 13 reports of the cameras overheating, according to the…
Flesh-Eating Parasite Threatens Nation's Cattle Supply For First Time In Decades Flesh-Eating Parasite Threatens Nation's Cattle Supply For First Time In Decades
Flesh-Eating Parasite Threatens Nation's Cattle Supply For First Time In Decades A long-eradicated livestock threat has returned to US soil, putting ranchers and federal officials on alert. The US Department of Agriculture reported on Wednesday, June 3, that New World screwworm was detected in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas. The larvae were found in the calf’s umbilical area. No further detections had been reported as of the USDA announcement. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement posted to X that the confirmed case is being treated with "the utmost seriousness." "After years of unchecked spread through Central and South America, this dev…
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How You could win free Chipotle as the New York Knicks pursue their first NBA title in more than half a century. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its "53 Years. 53 Real Ingredients" campaign on Wednesday, June 3. The chain will offer free burritos to 53,000 lucky fans at the end of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The promotion celebrates 1973, the year the Knicks won their last NBA title and when the Spurs played their first season in the American Basketball Association. "This year's series created a connection we couldn't ignore: 53 years tied to a unique ch…
Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report
Remaining '60 Minutes' Stars May Leave Amid CBS News Purge, Turmoil: Report The three remaining "60 Minutes" correspondents are reportedly deciding whether to stay with the iconic newsmagazine amid a high-profile wave of firings and growing turmoil at CBS News. "60 Minutes" veteran reporters Bill Whitaker, Lesley Stahl, and Jon Wertheim held an hourlong meeting on Wednesday, June 3, to discuss their futures at the program, Status reported. Their discussion came after Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia Vega were fired during a newsroom purge at "60 Minutes." Whitaker is weighing his options and could leave the show, three sources told Status. S…
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book If you are convinced artificial intelligence is coming for your job or your business and there is nothing you can do about it then this book is not for you. But if you are still building, still leading, still running a business, or still trying to do your best work, Ted Yang believes there is a very different way to look at this moment. Yang, an MIT-trained entrepreneur, member of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education, and founder of multiple companies including the parent company of Daily Voice, has written a new book called Ageless Peak Performance: The Playbook for AI-Powe…
Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG
Prosecutor's Sergeant Stole Injured Journalist's $10K Camera Gear At Delaney Hall: AG A sergeant with a prosecutor's office in New Jersey has been charged with stealing a photojournalist's camera equipment after the journalist was injured while covering a protest at Delaney Hall in Newark, authorities said. Essex County Prosecutor's Sgt. Darryl Brown, 43, of Sparta Township, was charged by complaint summons with third-degree theft following an investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability's Corruption Bureau, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport said Thursday, June 4. The journalist was working near Delaney Hall on Saturday, May 30, when an injury caused …
UFC Champion Says Epstein List Comments Got Him Banned From White House Fight Night Event UFC Champion Says Epstein List Comments Got Him Banned From White House Fight Night Event
UFC Champion Says Epstein List Comments Got Him Banned From White House Fight Night Event The fight around White House Fight Night is now spilling outside the cage. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland said in an Instagram video posted Wednesday, June 3, that he was banned from attending UFC Freedom 250, the fight card planned for the White House South Lawn. The dispute adds another layer of attention to UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for Sunday, June 14. The date falls on Flag Day, President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, and during celebrations tied to the country’s 250th anniversary. Trump, with UFC officials, is examining work on the UFC arena. TikTok/realdonaldtrum…
Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike
Cruise Ship Worker Dies After Vanishing On 'Extremely Strenuous' Volcano Hike A cruise ship's crew member was found dead after going missing for days on a rugged volcano trail in the Caribbean, authorities said. Search teams discovered Wang Zyuan's body in St. Kitts on Monday, June 1, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force said in a Facebook post. The 33-year-old was reported missing on a Mount Liamuiga hiking trail on Wednesday, May 27. Wang was last seen on the trail at about 10 a.m. that day. The Chinese national was traveling alone and without a guide when he disappeared, police said. At about 2 p.m., Wang called 911 to re…
Former USAID Employee Turned $176K In COVID Relief Cash Into Personal Payday, Feds Say Former USAID Employee Turned $176K In COVID Relief Cash Into Personal Payday, Feds Say
Former USAID Employee Turned $176K In COVID Relief Cash Into Personal Payday, Feds Say A former USAID employee from Maryland admitted Wednesday that he used fake businesses and bogus paperwork to grab more than $176,000 in COVID relief money meant to help struggling workers and businesses survive the pandemic, federal prosecutors said. Simeon Bakare, 55, of Waldorf, pleaded guilty on June 3 in federal court to wire fraud in connection with a CARES Act fraud scheme, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland. Bakare previously worked on information technology matters for the US Agency for International Development. Then, prosecutors say, he turned pand…
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals
Popular Sleep Aid Can Leave Drivers Dangerously Impaired Next Morning, Study Reveals A pill taken at bedtime may still be making decisions for drivers the next morning. A small clinical trial found that quetiapine, a psychiatric drug commonly known by the brand name Seroquel, may impair next-day reaction time and driving performance when used as an off-label sleep aid, StudyFinds reports. The study was published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. Quetiapine is approved to treat conditions including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also widely prescribed at lower doses for sleep problems, though that is considered off-label use. The trial involved 15 …
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation 'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation
'Insane' Mid-Air Incident Involving JetBlue Flight, Small Plane Under Investigation A tense radio exchange near a busy airport is now part of a federal investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call involving a JetBlue flight and a smaller aircraft in Florida near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to multiple reports. The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, June 1, as JetBlue Flight 1256 was approaching the airport in Broward County, Florida, CBS News reported. Simple Flying reported that the JetBlue aircraft was an Airbus A321neo arriving from Guayaquil, Ecuador. The smaller aircraft was registered to …
Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It
Dunkin' Unveils Spring 2026 Menu With New Drinks, Special Meal Deal: See What's On It This Barbie is all over Dunkin's summer menu. Mattel and Dunkin' announced the launch of several Barbie-themed beverages in a joint news release. The collaboration is the focus of the summer 2026 menu, which Dunkin' officially debuted on Wednesday, June 3. The partnership centers on Barbie Pink Strawberry Cold Foam. The limited-time topping adds a pink finish and strawberry flavor to iced drinks. Customers can put the foam in seven beverages: Almond Strawberry Shortcake Iced Coffee Double Strawberry Daydream Refresher Pink Mango Daydream Refresher Pink Cherry Daydream Refr…
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
Deputies Looking For Stolen Ram Found Much More At Southern Maryland Property: Prosecutors Deputies Looking For Stolen Ram Found Much More At Southern Maryland Property: Prosecutors
Deputies Looking For Stolen Ram Found Much More At Southern Maryland Property: Prosecutors A stolen Dodge Ram from a Waldorf dealership turned into a much larger recovery when deputies arrived at a Maryland property and found more pieces of stolen equipment sitting nearby, prosecutors said. William Elliot Mitchell Jr., 62, of Bushwood, was sentenced this week to five years in prison, with 18 months of active incarceration, for the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, according to the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office. The case dates back to April 21, 2025, when deputies were called to a property on Woodbush Drive after receiving information about a stolen Ram 2500 diesel…
Embarrassed By Dad's Bra Business As Kids, Siblings Built A Lingerie Empire Women Swear By Embarrassed By Dad's Bra Business As Kids, Siblings Built A Lingerie Empire Women Swear By
Embarrassed By Dad's Bra Business As Kids, Siblings Built A Lingerie Empire Women Swear By Loren, Paul and Mitchell Haber grew up in an industry most kids knew little about: bras. For Paul, living in Paramus in the 1960s, he wanted no one to know about his father's job at a bra manufacturing company. "I was embarrassed by it," he recalled. "I couldn't even bring myself to talk about it." Paul and his siblings regularly accompanied their father to Bamberger's stores across New Jersey, where they'd help merchandise products and battle for visibility against competing companies, moving their products to the front of displays and competitors' merchandise to the back. Loren would go…
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals
Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast, New Data Reveals A highly contagious stomach bug is showing up in a way that can catch communities before doctor visits do. WastewaterSCAN data showed high norovirus levels nationally, including in the Northeast, according to its dashboard viewed Tuesday, June 2. WastewaterSCAN says it monitors norovirus and other infectious disease targets in wastewater samples across participating sites. Norovirus is often called the "stomach flu," but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is not related to influenza. It causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines. Sy…
New Research Shows Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living New Research Shows Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living
New Research Shows Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living The old promise that each generation would live longer than the one before it is showing serious cracks. Americans born after 1970 are dying at higher rates from major causes than earlier generations did at the same ages, according to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. StudyFinds reported Wednesday, June 3, that researchers tracked 45 years of US mortality data and found worsening patterns tied to heart disease, cancer, and external causes such as drug overdoses, suicides, homicides, and traffic crashes. The study analyzed mortality changes from 1979 …
'60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It '60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It
'60 Minutes' Shakeup Hits 'CBS Evening News': Watch How Network Covered It Journalists spend careers trying not to become the story. This time, the story landed inside the newsroom. The Wednesday, June 3, broadcast of "CBS Evening News" covered the firing of longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley, with a report by CBS News correspondent Jim Axelrod and a closing tribute from anchor Tony Dokoupil. CBS News posted the entire segment on YouTube. It can be viewed here. Pelley was fired on Tuesday, June 2, after a heated staff meeting with newly installed "60 Minutes" executive producer Nick Bilton. Bilton’s termination letter accused Pelley of a "performat…
Years After College Jeopardy! Tryout, UVA Nurse Finally Gets His Shot On The Big Stage Years After College Jeopardy! Tryout, UVA Nurse Finally Gets His Shot On The Big Stage
Years After College Jeopardy! Tryout, UVA Nurse Finally Gets His Shot On The Big Stage A Virginia nurse who once earned a tryout for College Jeopardy! is finally getting his shot on America's most famous quiz show. Seth McElroy will appear as a contestant on Jeopardy! on Friday, June 5, giving local viewers a hometown contestant to cheer for when the long-running game show returns to television. The Charlottesville native is no stranger to trivia. In a University of Virginia School of Nursing alumni spotlight published several years ago, he was described as someone who "loves facts" and had previously earned a tryout for College Jeopardy. This time, he's made it all the …
'Ride Free, JStud': Maryland Community Mourns Justin Rhodes, 22, Just Months From Birthday 'Ride Free, JStud': Maryland Community Mourns Justin Rhodes, 22, Just Months From Birthday
'Ride Free, JStud': Maryland Community Mourns Justin Rhodes, 22, Just Months From Birthday In just three months, Justin Rhodes would have celebrated his 23rd birthday in Maryland. Instead, friends, family, and fellow riders across Cecil County are mourning the sudden loss of the 22-year-old known simply as "JStud," a dirt-bike and Harley enthusiast remembered as fiercely loyal, endlessly generous, and always ready to help those around him. A GoFundMe campaign launched to help cover funeral expenses describes Rhodes as someone who "left a lasting impact on everyone he met" through his adventurous spirit, kindness, and unwavering support for friends and family. Photos shared by lo…
Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69 Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69
Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69 A Hollywood family loss now has new details. Kelly Lee Curtis, the older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died of natural causes after spending the week before her death in hospice care, according to multiple reports citing the Blaine County coroner’s office in Idaho. Us Weekly reported Monday, June 1, that the coroner’s office said Curtis died at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. E! News also reported the cause of death and hospice details. Curtis was 69. Jamie Lee Curtis, 67, announced her older sister’s death in an Instagram post Saturday, saying Kelly died at home. Earlier report: Jam…
Most 'Cheese-Obsessed' States, Favorite Varieties Revealed In New Rankings Most 'Cheese-Obsessed' States, Favorite Varieties Revealed In New Rankings
Most 'Cheese-Obsessed' States, Favorite Varieties Revealed In New Rankings A new food survey suggests one kitchen staple has moved well beyond snack status. Talker Research released the survey on Tuesday, May 26, after polling 5,000 Americans, 100 in each state, about how they eat, buy, and think about cheese. The survey was conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Undeniably Dairy, which represents American dairy farmers and importers. It was released ahead of National Dairy Month, which begins with National Cheese Day on Thursday, June 4. The headline number: 52 percent of Americans surveyed self-identified as cheese-obsessed. For many, cheese is part…
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For 'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For
'Accidental' Text Message Scams On Rise: What To Watch For A message that appears to be a harmless mix-up can be the start of something much more costly. The warning centers on so-called "accidental" texts. The message may sound casual and believable, such as someone saying they are running late or trying to reach another person. The trap is the reply. Experian says wrong-number texts are often the first step in romance or employment scams. Scammers may also use AI messaging bots to target large numbers of people at once. Even a polite answer, such as telling the sender they have the wrong number, can show a scammer that the phone line is active…
Woman Claims She Fell On Mashed Potatoes, Sues Outback For $1.5M Woman Claims She Fell On Mashed Potatoes, Sues Outback For $1.5M
Woman Claims She Fell On Mashed Potatoes, Sues Outback For $1.5M A Virginia woman is suing Outback Steakhouse for $1.5 million after claiming that she slipped and fell on mashed potatoes at a restaurant. Tracy Renshaw of Loudoun County filed the lawsuit over the incident at an Outback location in Sterling, Virginia, on Sunday, May 14, 2023. The Independent was first to report on the lawsuit on Monday, June 1. Renshaw, 56, said she was eating with her family at the restaurant when she got up from the table to use the bathroom. "On her way to the restroom, she stepped on a slippery foreign substance, which appeared to be mashed potatoes, that were on…
Driver Killed After Blowing Past Stop Sign At Route 50 Intersection In Maryland: State Police Driver Killed After Blowing Past Stop Sign At Route 50 Intersection In Maryland: State Police
Driver Killed After Blowing Past Stop Sign At Route 50 Intersection In Maryland: State Police A 79-year-old Ocean City man was killed Tuesday night when his car entered the path of a pickup truck on Route 50 in Maryland, state police said. Gregory Roth was behind the wheel of a Nissan Altima shortly before 9:30 p.m. on June 3 when the crash happened in Worcester County, near Whaleyville. Investigators say Roth was driving north on MD Route 610 when his car failed to stop at the intersection with westbound US Route 50. Moments later, police said, the Nissan was struck by a Ford F-150 heading west on Route 50. Roth was alone in the car. EMS crews from Berlin pronounced him dead at t…
All I-66 Express Lanes Shut Down In Fairfax After Multi-Vehicle Crash (UPDATED) All I-66 Express Lanes Shut Down In Fairfax After Multi-Vehicle Crash (UPDATED)
All I-66 Express Lanes Shut Down In Fairfax After Multi-Vehicle Crash (Updated) A Virginia rush-hour commute ground to a halt Wednesday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash shut down every eastbound I-66 Express Lane in Fairfax County, creating major backups and delays in both directions. The crash was reported shortly before 5 p.m. on June 3 near mile marker 57.4, just before Route 50, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination program. Traffic cameras showed emergency crews on scene as vehicles stacked up for miles behind the crash. All eastbound Express Lanes were closed as first responde…
Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Pennsylvania Officer Kristen Yeager Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Pennsylvania Officer Kristen Yeager
Line-Of-Duty Cause Of Death Revealed For Pennsylvania Officer Kristen Yeager A Pennsylvania police officer killed while responding to an emergency call is being remembered as a dedicated public servant, athlete, wife, and mother of three after officials released new details about her death on Wednesday, June 3. Central Berks Regional Police Officer Kristen M. Yeager, 42, died after the patrol vehicle she was driving left the roadway and struck a tree in Earl Township on Friday, May 29, according to Pennsylvania State Police and the Berks County Coroner's Office. She was responding to assist a neighboring police department when the crash happened. Investigators said …
Canada Trip Ends In Felony Gun Charges For Virginia Couple At Border Crossing: CBP Canada Trip Ends In Felony Gun Charges For Virginia Couple At Border Crossing: CBP
Canada Trip Ends In Felony Gun Charges For Virginia Couple At Border Crossing: CBP A Virginia couple returning from Canada found themselves under arrest after a border K9 alerted officers to their vehicle, and agents discovered two loaded handguns inside, federal officials said. The Richmond pair, a 51-year-old man and a 27-year-old woman, were crossing back into the United States at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing in Niagara Falls on Sunday, May 31, when Customs and Border Protection officers pulled them aside for a closer look. What began with a narcotics detector dog quickly escalated. During a secondary inspection, officers found marijuana and two loaded Smith &am…
Doctor Linked To 1993 WTC Bombing Suspect Wins NJ-12 Primary: 'How In The Hell?' Doctor Linked To 1993 WTC Bombing Suspect Wins NJ-12 Primary: 'How In The Hell?'
Doctor Linked To 1993 WTC Bombing Suspect Wins NJ-12 Primary: 'How In The Hell?' Dr. Adam Hamawy, a retired Army combat medic and outspoken critic of Israel, won the Democratic primary in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District to replace retiring Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman on Tuesday, June 2. Hamawy coasted to victory, earning 28% of the vote, double Brad Cohen, who finished in second with 14%. A progressive, Hamawy was endorsed by Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., along with members of the Squad, the left-wing group in Congress. The physician has drawn scrutiny over his past connection to Omar Abdel-Rahman, the blind Egyptian cleric who w…
Maserati-Driving Maryland Man Released Days After Cocaine, Gun Arrest, Sheriff Says Maserati-Driving Maryland Man Released Days After Cocaine, Gun Arrest, Sheriff Says
Maserati-Driving Maryland Man Released Days After Cocaine, Gun Arrest, Sheriff Says A Maserati-driving Maryland man was busted with nearly $25,000 worth of cocaine and released from jail just days later. Tyrand Dupres Butler, an alleged drug dealer, was taken into custody and charged following a lengthy investigation into narcotics sales in and around Waldorf, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Investigators obtained search warrants for Butler's residence and his 2019 Maserati Levante before moving in on May 29. The luxury SUV turned out to be just the beginning. Detectives arrested Butler as he walked away from the Maserati at a shopping center, then exec…
White House Lawn UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says White House Lawn UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says
White House Lawn UFC Arena Could Stay After Fight Night, Trump Says One of the most unusual White House projects of the year may have a longer future than expected. Click here for a new, updated story: UFC Champion Says Epstein List Comments Got Him Banned From White House Fight Night Event President Donald Trump suggested in a TikTok video posted Tuesday evening, June 2, that the UFC arena being built on the White House South Lawn might remain after this month’s fight event. @realdonaldtrump MAYBE WE’LL NEVER EVER TAKE IT DOWN ♬ original sound - President Donald J Trump Trump compared the structure to the Eiffel Tower, saying the Paris l…