MD's Alexis Ohanian Joins Bid To Buy TikTok, Promises 'Revitalized' App Protecting User Data MD's Alexis Ohanian Joins Bid To Buy TikTok, Promises 'Revitalized' App Protecting User Data
MD's Alexis Ohanian Joins Bid To Buy TikTok, Promises 'Revitalized' App Protecting User Data A co-founder of Reddit is looking to get involved with another popular online platform: TikTok. Entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian is joining "The People's Bid for TikTok" as a strategic advisor. Project Liberty, a nonprofit aiming to build a "people-powered internet," announced Ohanian's addition to the bid in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3. Led by billionaire founder Frank McCourt, Project Liberty's bid for TikTok was submitted to the app's parent company ByteDance earlier in 2025. The group aims to rebuild TikTok on a decentralized framework that prioritizes security for its 17…
Fugitive Wanted For Rape Kills Pedestrian While Evading Arrest In Maryland: Police Fugitive Wanted For Rape Kills Pedestrian While Evading Arrest In Maryland: Police
Fugitive Wanted For Rape Kills Pedestrian While Evading Arrest In Maryland: Police A fugitive wanted for rape struck and killed a pedestrian in Prince George’s County while fleeing police, authorities said. Warren Leonard, 23, of Washington, DC, was wanted for second-degree rape when a Hyattsville City Police officer attempted a traffic stop around 10:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. Leonard briefly stopped in the 3300 block of East-West Highway before taking off westbound, investigators said. The officer ended the pursuit near 23rd Avenue, but moments later, Leonard lost control, swerved onto the shoulder, and fatally struck a pedestrian in the 2200 block of East-West Highwa…
Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Identified By Police Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Identified By Police
Driver Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash Identified By Police A 36-year-old Brentwood man was killed in a head-on crash Friday evening on Tuxedo Road in Hyattsville, authorities said. Sehirbie Rouse was behind the wheel of an vehicle heading east when, for reasons still under investigation, he crossed into oncoming traffic and struck another driver, Prince George’s County Police said. Officers responded to the 5400 block of Tuxedo Road at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Feb. 28, where they found Rouse seriously injured. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later, police said. The driver of the second vehicle suffe…
Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (DEVELOPING) Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (DEVELOPING)
Flights Diverted, Delayed At BWI Marshall Airport Due To Power Outage (Developing) A power outage at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Monday morning caused major disruptions, forcing inbound flights to divert and leading to delays across the terminal, airport officials said. The outage, which impacted areas of the main terminal and the Hourly Garage, was first reported early on March 3, with BWI officials urging travelers to check their flight status as crews worked to restore power. By 9:30 a.m., the situation worsened, with airport officials announcing that “many inbound flights are being diverted at this time.”  Passengers were advi…
Dairy Queen Giving Away Free Ice Cream To Think Spring: Here's How To Get Yours Dairy Queen Giving Away Free Ice Cream To Think Spring: Here's How To Get Yours
Dairy Queen Giving Away Free Ice Cream To Think Spring: Here's How To Get Yours Dairy Queen is helping make spring's arrival a little sweeter. Dairy Queen is bringing back its annual Free Cone Day, the restaurant chain said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3. DQ will offer fans a free small vanilla soft-serve cone on Thursday, Mar. 20, which will also be the first day of spring. Customers can stop by participating locations nationwide for their free cone, complete with the signature DQ curl on top. "Free Cone Day is by far one of our favorite days of the year," said Maria Hokanson, DQ's executive vice president of marketing. "There's nothing sweeter than enjoyin…
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Say Living In US No Longer Enjoyable, Poll Reveals Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Say Living In US No Longer Enjoyable, Poll Reveals
Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Say Living In US No Longer Enjoyable, Poll Reveals Rising housing costs, healthcare concerns, and growing social divisions have many Americans considering life beyond US borders. A survey by Talker Research reveals that two in five Americans say living in the US is no longer enjoyable. A total of 39 percent say they often feel stuck where they live. Additionally, five percent of the 2,000 adult Americans polled are actively planning steps toward living abroad, while two percent have already initiated the moving process. Millennials are particularly keen on relocating, with a striking 25 percent expressing the desire to move internationall…
Starbucks Making Menu Changes: Here’s What’s Going, Coming Starbucks Making Menu Changes: Here’s What’s Going, Coming
Starbucks Making Menu Changes: Here’s What’s Going, Coming Starbucks is streamlining its menu by discontinuing select beverages, including several Frappuccino® drinks, the Royal English Breakfast Latte, and White Hot Chocolate. The change takes effect on Tuesday, March 4 as part of the company’s ongoing effort to improve efficiency and focus on customer preferences. Starbucks says the decision is aimed at reducing wait times and improving consistency. The eliminated items are low sellers, difficult to prepare, or redundant in the menu. By narrowing its offerings, the company aims to enhance beverage quality and reinforce its identity as a premier co…
IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams
IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams A new warning from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has taxpayers on high alert as the agency unveils its 2025 Dirty Dozen — a list of the most common and deceptive tax scams that could put financial and personal information at risk. With tax season in full swing, scammers are ramping up efforts to steal money, sensitive data, and even taxpayer identities. From fake tax credits to social media-fueled misinformation, the schemes on this year’s list serve as a reminder that fraudsters are constantly evolving their tactics. What Is the Dirty Dozen? Each year, the IRS compiles the Dirty Doze…
Pitt Football Freshman Mason Alexander Killed In Fiery Crash While Home In Indiana Pitt Football Freshman Mason Alexander Killed In Fiery Crash While Home In Indiana
Pitt Football Freshman Mason Alexander Killed In Fiery Crash While Home In Indiana Mason Alexander, a freshman on the University of Pittsburgh football team, was killed in a fiery car crash in Fishers, Indiana, on Saturday night, March 2, authorities confirmed. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a vehicle fire with entrapment at 10900 block of Florida Road around 9:03 p.m., dispatch records show. Alexander, 18, was a passenger in a 2016 BMW 340 traveling south on Florida Road from 113th Street when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle, investigators said. As the BMW crested a hill near Geist Park, it entered the northbound lane and swer…
Mom Rescues Toddlers From Maryland House Fire Mom Rescues Toddlers From Maryland House Fire
Mom Rescues Toddlers From Maryland House Fire A late-night house fire forced a Harford County family, including two young children, to flee their home, officials said. The fire ignited around 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, inside a two-story home in the 3800 block of Hebron Terrace in Abingdon, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Before the fire, a resident noticed a tripped breaker and reset it, investigators said. Moments later, she smelled smoke and saw flames spreading behind a basement couch. She quickly alerted her family, and they all escaped— including her 2- and 3-year-old children—before flames could spread, offi…
Second Teen Dies After Columbia Mall Shooting, Suspect Faces New Charges: Police Second Teen Dies After Columbia Mall Shooting, Suspect Faces New Charges: Police
Second Teen Dies After Columbia Mall Shooting, Suspect Faces New Charges: Police A second teen victim has died after a targeted shooting outside a Columbia grocery store, and the accused gunman now faces additional charges, authorities announced. Blake McCray, 15, of Columbia, succumbed to his injuries after spending days in critical condition following the Feb. 22 double shooting near the Lidl in the 10300 block of Little Patuxent Parkway, according to Howard County Police. Howard County Police Department The suspected shooter, Emmetson Zeah, 18, of Columbia, was already charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of 16-year-old Michael Robert…
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Concert Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Concert
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Concert Billy Joel stunned those on hand when he fell onstage at a concert in the Northeast. The incident happened Saturday, Feb. 22 in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville. The 75-year-old "Piano Man" fell while performing his classic hit, “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.”
 As Joel engaged with the audience, he momentarily stepped away from his piano and began interacting with the microphone stand. In a dramatic flourish towards the conclusion of the song, he threw the stand into the air. However, this exuberance resulted in a loss of balance, causing him to t…