State-By-State Cereal Favorites May Surprise You: This Brand Is No. 1 In MD State-By-State Cereal Favorites May Surprise You: This Brand Is No. 1 In MD
State-By-State Cereal Favorites May Surprise You: This Brand Is No. 1 In MD America is divided over what belongs in the breakfast bowl, but one colorful contender has left its rivals eating dust. CSP Global analyzed Google Trends data to identify the most-searched cereal in every state and Washington, DC, from January 2025 through January 2026. The findings measure relative search interest, not purchases or consumption. Froot Loops took the cereal crown, finishing first in 13 states. It dominated searches across much of the South, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Its closest competitors were not close. Cheerios and Rice Krispies each led in …
Nearly 40-Year Career Ends Suddenly As Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada Resigns Nearly 40-Year Career Ends Suddenly As Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada Resigns
Nearly 40-Year Career Ends Suddenly As Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada Resigns Maryland has lost one of its top cops somewhat unexpectedly. Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada resigned effective immediately on Friday, Sept. 18, abruptly ending a nearly four-decade career with the department. County Executive Marc Elrich confirmed the resignation on Friday, saying he accepted Yamada's decision and naming Assistant Chief Darren Francke as acting chief. No reason for Yamada's sudden departure was provided. “I want to thank Chief Yamada for his nearly four decades of dedicated service to Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Police Department,” Elrich said.…
Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies
Amazon Customers Could Get More Money As $2.5B Settlement Expands: See Who Qualifies Amazon Prime customers could get more money as a major $2.5 billion federal settlement expands. The Federal Trade Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17, that Amazon will speed up and broaden payments to eligible consumers under the settlement reached in September 2025. The online retail giant was required to pay a $1 billion civil penalty and provide up to $1.5 billion in refunds to consumers. Amazon was accused of enrolling millions of consumers in Prime subscriptions without their consent and knowingly making it difficult for customers to cancel. More than $845 million had …
No Juice For The Chick: Olney Restaurant's Long-Awaited Opening Delayed Again No Juice For The Chick: Olney Restaurant's Long-Awaited Opening Delayed Again
No Juice For The Chick: Olney Restaurant's Long-Awaited Opening Delayed Again Maryland, we have a problem. Chicken Salad Chick was preparing to finally open its long-awaited Olney restaurant on Wednesday, Sept. 23, complete with five days of giveaways and free food for some of its earliest customers. There’s just one fairly important thing missing. Electricity. The owners of the new restaurant at 18209 Village Center Drive in the Olney Village Center announced that the grand opening has been delayed until at least mid-October because they are still waiting for power. And they aren't hiding their frustration. “Olney Chick Friends...WE HAVE A PROBLEM,” owners Jim S…
Years To Build, Seconds To Wreck: Allegedly Drunk Driver Tears Through Maryland Dream Salon Years To Build, Seconds To Wreck: Allegedly Drunk Driver Tears Through Maryland Dream Salon
Years To Build, Seconds To Wreck: Allegedly Drunk Driver Tears Through Maryland Dream Salon Years went into building their dream. It took seconds to tear through it. An allegedly drunk driver crashed into a Maryland salon shortly before 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, ripping through the front of the building and leaving four stylists without the workplace they spent years creating. The crash happened at The Babe Cave in the 29900 block of Point Lookout Road, where firefighters arrived to find the vehicle lodged in the front porch and entryway, according to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department. The Babe Cave Mechanicsville Fire Department via GoFundMe A util…
Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter
Duncan Sheik Dies At 56: Hitmaker, Broadway Composer Leaves Young Daughter A defining voice of ’90s pop who found an acclaimed second act on Broadway has gone silent. Singer-songwriter and Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik died Thursday, Sept. 17, at a Manhattan hospital. He was 56. His family announced his death in a statement on his Instagram account. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Duncan Sheik," the family said. "The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice in music and theater."  View this post on Instagram His mother, Suzanne Sheik, told People t…
Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby
Woman Convicted In Death Of Super Bowl Sports Anchor Who Lost Wife, Left Behind Baby A woman has been convicted in the death of a 27-year-old sports anchor who was found dead while covering Super Bowl LIX. A Louisiana jury found 49-year-old Danette Colbert guilty of negligent homicide and racketeering on Thursday, Sept. 17. She was charged in the death of Adan Manzano, a reporter and anchor for Telemundo Kansas City. Manzano was found dead in his hotel room in Kenner, Louisiana, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. He was in the New Orleans area to cover Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. The 27-year-old was discovered face down on a pil…
$14M Medicaid Scheme Turned Minutes-Long Calls Into Full-Hour Bills, Maryland Nurse Admits $14M Medicaid Scheme Turned Minutes-Long Calls Into Full-Hour Bills, Maryland Nurse Admits
$14M Medicaid Scheme Turned Minutes-Long Calls Into Full-Hour Bills, Maryland Nurse Admits Millions of dollars. Thousands of claims. And some of the care allegedly never happened at all. A Maryland nurse admitted on Thursday, Sept. 17 to taking part in a sprawling $14 million DC Medicaid fraud scheme involving mental health services for children and teens, federal prosecutors said. Bowie resident Vera Nyiawung, 34, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit health care fraud after prosecutors said workers padded the length of phone calls, recycled patient notes and billed Medicaid for services that were never provided or were grossly inflated. And investigators say …
Loaded Ghost Gun Found In Woods After Armed Robbery In Northwest High School Bathroom (UPDATED) Loaded Ghost Gun Found In Woods After Armed Robbery In Northwest High School Bathroom (UPDATED)
Loaded Ghost Gun Found In Woods After Armed Robbery In Northwest High School Bathroom (Updated) A reported gun inside a Maryland high school bathroom turned out to be part of something much larger. Three teens are now facing charges after police say a 15-year-old Northwest High School student pulled a handgun on another student and demanded money during an armed robbery on Thursday, Sept. 17. Montgomery County Police were called to the Germantown school at approximately 12:35 p.m., initially prompting a search for the armed student and a Secure status that kept students and staff inside. Police now say the incident began when a 15-year-old student was approached by another 15-year-ol…
Accused Killer Of Beloved Soccer Coach Captured After Leaving Gaithersburg Motel (UPDATED) Accused Killer Of Beloved Soccer Coach Captured After Leaving Gaithersburg Motel (UPDATED)
Accused Killer Of Beloved Soccer Coach Captured After Leaving Gaithersburg Motel (Updated) The search for Nicholas Njuki's accused killer is over. A 21-year-old man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of the beloved soccer coach was arrested in Maryland on Thursday, Sept. 17, four days after the deadly encounter outside a sports bar. Shayan Solimani Damabi, of Gaithersburg, was taken into custody after leaving a motel in the city by Montgomery County Police officers assigned to the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force. Police said he was arrested without incident. Solimani Damabi had been wanted on charges of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a v…
Oreo Haunts Candy Aisles With New Halloween Treat: See What It Tastes Like Oreo Haunts Candy Aisles With New Halloween Treat: See What It Tastes Like
Oreo Haunts Candy Aisles With New Halloween Treat: See What It Tastes Like A new Oreo treat is putting a spooky twist on the classic cookies-and-creme flavor for Halloween. Oreo Cookies and Creme Filled Ghosts are now being sold at major retailers nationwide. The ghost-shaped candies feature a dark chocolatey shell filled with Oreo cookie pieces and creme. The seasonal treat was created by Frankford Candy, a Philadelphia company that has partnered with other brands on shaped candy products. The Oreo Ghosts are sold in 7-ounce bags and come with about 21 individually wrapped candies. Unlike a traditional Oreo, the new candy has a smoother texture than f…
New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son 'Adam's Law' Now Airing On CBS New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son 'Adam's Law' Now Airing On CBS
New Show Starring Judge Judy's Son 'Adam's Law' Now Airing On CBS A former Hudson Valley, NY district attorney is following his famous mother, Judge Judy, into the television courtroom.  “Adam’s Law,” starring former Putnam County District Attorney Adam Levy, the son of Judge Judy Sheindlin, premiered its first season on Monday, Sept. 14, according to CBS Media Ventures.  The nationally syndicated courtroom program was created by Sheindlin, who is handing the gavel to her son after building one of television's best-known courtroom franchises. Levy brings more than 25 years of legal experience to the show, including two terms as Putnam Count…
College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms
College Volleyball Player Dies Weeks After Blood Disorder Diagnosis: These Were Her Symptoms A Massachusetts college volleyball player has died two months after revealing that a rare blood disorder had left her in critical condition. Amanda Elizabeth Mack died Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 9:16 p.m., according to an announcement posted by her family to her Instagram account. She was 20 years old. Mack, a 6-foot-1 outside hitter who previously played at Eastern Kentucky and attended IMG Academy, announced May 9 that she would continue her career at Holy Cross. Just over two months later, Mack revealed that she had been diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia.  Aplastic anemia is …
Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says
Homeland Threat: Russian Hit Squad At Large After Brazen US Murder Plot, DOJ Says A suspected Russian hit squad reached across the Atlantic in search of recruits for a deadly mission on US soil, federal prosecutors say. Five people allegedly working for Russian intelligence tried to recruit individuals in the US to track and kill a prominent Russian dissident believed to be living in the Washington, DC, area, according to an indictment unsealed by the Department of Justice. The defendants remain at large. The alleged network offered a US resident between $1,000 and $1,500 to photograph and record two locations associated with the intended victim, court documents say. A…
Stormy Stretch Will Feature Rounds Of Rain, Chance For Localized Flash Flooding Stormy Stretch Will Feature Rounds Of Rain, Chance For Localized Flash Flooding
Stormy Stretch Will Feature Rounds Of Rain, Chance For Localized Flash Flooding Dry skies won't last long as a more active pattern takes shape across the region. The National Weather Service says high pressure will bring mainly dry conditions to much of the region Friday, Sept. 18, with sunshine returning from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania into southern New England. AccuWeather's forecast for Friday, Sept. 18, shows pleasant conditions across much of the Northeast after an unsettled stretch. AccuWeather That breather will largely hold through Saturday, Sept. 19, before clouds increase and the first significant round of rain approaches from the west.…
Investing Legend Warren Buffett Announces Major Change After Decades Building Berkshire Investing Legend Warren Buffett Announces Major Change After Decades Building Berkshire
Investing Legend Warren Buffett Announces Major Change After Decades Building Berkshire Warren Buffett is taking another step back from the business empire he spent decades building. The 96-year-old is retiring as Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman, effective immediately, the company announced Friday, Sept. 18.  He becomes chairman emeritus and remains a director, according to Berkshire’s announcement and shareholder letter. His son, Howard G. Buffett, a Berkshire director since 1993, will succeed him as chairman. Greg Abel continues as CEO, keeping responsibility for running the company. “Father Time always wins,” Warren Buffett wrote to shareholders. The move follows Buff…
Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True'
Tom Cruise Comes Clean In New Interview: 'The Rumors Are True' Tom Cruise has spent decades surrounded by stories about his famously demanding approach to making movies. Now, the Hollywood superstar is confirming that at least one of them is true. Cruise, 64, addressed his reputation in a wide-ranging GQ interview published Tuesday, Sept. 15, saying he expects a great deal from the people who work with him and makes no secret of it. "Even when I was a kid, they were like, 'Oh, come on, Tom. You're so intense,'" Cruise told the outlet. "I'm like, 'I don't know what to say. I am intense.' " The actor said that intensity did not begin with "Top Gun," "Mi…
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says
This Quick Step Could Help You Avoid A Costly Surprise, IRS Says An overlooked calculation could leave workers with less money each payday or an unwelcome surprise when they file their taxes. The IRS recommends checking federal income tax withholding at least once a year. Its free online Tax Withholding Estimator helps employees determine whether their employers are taking the right amount from their pay. Withhold too little, and a worker could face an additional tax bill and possibly penalties. Withhold too much, and take-home pay shrinks while more money goes toward a potential refund. The agency’s withholding guidance highlights several situations th…
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals
National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Where To Score Free Burgers, Tasty Deals Fast-food chains and sit-down restaurants are celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with plenty of deals! National Cheeseburger Day in 2026 falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The annual holiday celebrates one of the most popular foods in the US. Several restaurants claim to have invented the cheeseburger, according to National Day Calendar. One origin story says Lionel Sternberger dropped a slice of American cheese on a sizzling hamburger at his father's Pasadena, California, restaurant called The Rite Spot in 1926. Other claims to cheeseburger fame include O'Dell's in Los Angeles, Kaelin's Restau…
Dessert Pints Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard Dessert Pints Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard
Dessert Pints Recalled Nationwide Over Possible Hidden Hazard A frozen dessert sold nationwide is being recalled because an unwelcome crunch may be hiding inside. Danone USA is voluntarily recalling So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints because their cashew pieces may contain small stones or other hard objects, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. Consumers should not eat affected pints. The company is offering a replacement coupon or refund. The recall covers pints with best-by dates on or before April 3, 2028. The listed product identifiers are UPC 744473476138 and SKU 136603. The…
Nationwide Supplement Recall: Undeclared Ingredients Prompt Health Warning Nationwide Supplement Recall: Undeclared Ingredients Prompt Health Warning
Nationwide Supplement Recall: Undeclared Ingredients Prompt Health Warning A dietary supplement sold nationwide is being pulled after testing found prescription drug ingredients that buyers would not expect to see on its label. A&P Creations LLC, of Clermont, Florida, is recalling X10 Natural Enhancement Supplement because it contains undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. The ingredients are used in Viagra and Cialis, respectively, to treat erectile dysfunction. Those prescription medications are approved for use under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. The hidden ingredients…
Bike Valet Stabbed Co-Worker 12 Times Outside Audi Field Before Soccer Match, Feds Say Bike Valet Stabbed Co-Worker 12 Times Outside Audi Field Before Soccer Match, Feds Say
Bike Valet Stabbed Co-Worker 12 Times Outside Audi Field Before Soccer Match, Feds Say Wali Shabazz did not take kindly to a perceived slight from a co-worker at Audi Field. The 51-year-old District resident was convicted following a stabbing incident involving a co-worker who showed up to work late one afternoon, according to federal authorities. According to prosecutors, Shabazz and Gross were scheduled to work at a bike valet service outside Audi Field on April 27, 2024, just before a DC United match. The two barely knew each other. Gross showed up very late for his shift and attempted to apologize to the other valets. Everyone acknowledged him except Shabazz, prosecutor…
No Lights, No Helmet Before High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Outside Maryland Dunkin': Police No Lights, No Helmet Before High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Outside Maryland Dunkin': Police
No Lights, No Helmet Before High-Speed Motorcycle Crash Outside Maryland Dunkin': Police No lights. No helmet. A 25-year-old motorcyclist was critically injured in Maryland late Wednesday night after police say he was speeding when he slammed into an SUV turning into a Dunkin' location. The crash happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 near Annapolis Road and Parkside Boulevard in Severn, according to the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Investigators say the 25-year-old Severn man was riding a 2020 Dong Fing CSR motorcycle east on Annapolis Road at a high rate of speed when a 2016 Ford Escape began turning left into the Dunkin' in the 2700 block. The motorcycle…
Speed, Alcohol Eyed After Passenger Ejected, Killed In Maryland Rollover Crash: Sheriff Speed, Alcohol Eyed After Passenger Ejected, Killed In Maryland Rollover Crash: Sheriff
Speed, Alcohol Eyed After Passenger Ejected, Killed In Maryland Rollover Crash: Sheriff One person never made it out alive. A passenger was ejected and killed in a violent Maryland rollover crash on Wednesday evening, Sept. 16, while two others escaped with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening, authorities said. Wicomico County Sheriff's deputies and Mardela Volunteer Fire Department crews were called to the area of Norris Twilley Road and Norfolk Drive in Delmar at approximately 5:14 p.m. following reports of an injury crash. Investigators say the vehicle went off the road and overturned multiple times. One of the passengers was thrown from the vehicle dur…
He Was 13 When A 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy Vanished, 33 Years Later He Told Cops What Happened He Was 13 When A 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy Vanished, 33 Years Later He Told Cops What Happened
He Was 13 When A 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy Vanished, 33 Years Later He Told Cops What Happened For 33 years, no one had been charged with killing Junior Burdynski. That changed this week when Maryland investigators said a new sex abuse case led them to a witness who told detectives what happened to the 10-year-old boy on the day he vanished in 1993. Prince George's County Police announced on Thursday, Sept. 17, that 61-year-old Joseph Lynch has been charged with murdering George "Junior" Burdynski Jr., who disappeared while riding his bicycle in his Brentwood neighborhood. Junior Burdynski Prince George's County Police His body has never been found. Junior was last seen on …
Pork Buyers May Be Owed Money In $117M Settlements: See If You Qualify Pork Buyers May Be Owed Money In $117M Settlements: See If You Qualify
Pork Buyers May Be Owed Money In $117M Settlements: See If You Qualify You might be able to get paid if you bought certain pork products as part of $117 million in class action settlements. The settlements cover people who purchased qualifying pork products for personal consumption from Saturday, June 28, 2014, through Saturday, June 30, 2018. The lawsuit claims several companies conspired to limit the supply of pork and increase prices.  Eligible consumers must have indirectly purchased raw pork bacon or fresh or frozen pork made from bellies, loins, shoulders, ribs, or pork chops, USA Today reported. An indirect purchase means the pork was bought f…
Worker's Arm Trapped In Industrial Mixer As Shock Trauma Team Rushes To Rockville (DEVELOPING) Worker's Arm Trapped In Industrial Mixer As Shock Trauma Team Rushes To Rockville (DEVELOPING)
Worker's Arm Trapped In Industrial Mixer As Shock Trauma Team Rushes To Rockville (Developing) A worker got caught in an industrial mixer at a Maryland business on Thursday afternoon. The accident was reported at Omega 3 Nutrition in the 1300 block of East Gude Drive near Southlawn Lane in Rockville on Sept. 17, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighters were called to the manufacturing business shortly before 3:30 p.m. for a reported traumatic injury involving a worker whose extremity had become entangled in machinery. Officials later said the worker's arm and hand were actively trapped in what was described as an industrial mixe…
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise In Michigan A routine fighter jet training flight ended in a crash, bringing emergency crews to a rural community and prompting a warning for nearby residents, according to multiple reports. The Texas Air National Guard F-16 went down in Blair Township, Michigan, southwest of Traverse City, on Thursday, Sept. 17. The aircraft belonged to the 149th Fighter Wing, according to FOX 2 Detroit. The pilot ejected and was taken to a hospital. Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine told WWJ Newsradio 950 in Detroit that she was told the pilot was conscious and alert during transport. Blonshine said the air…
Rideshare Driver Took Teen Passenger To Parking Lot, Raped Her In Silver Spring: Police Rideshare Driver Took Teen Passenger To Parking Lot, Raped Her In Silver Spring: Police
Rideshare Driver Took Teen Passenger To Parking Lot, Raped Her In Silver Spring: Police A rideshare driver who allegedly raped and kidnapped a teenage passenger has been apprehended, police say. Now, members of the Montgomery County Police Department are worried there may be other victims. Lanham resident Abdoulaye Dia is facing a host of charges following an investigation into an alleged sexual assault. According to police, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, first responders were called to an area hospital to investigate a reported rape that occurred earlier in the day. Officers spoke with the victim, a teenage girl under the age of 18, who reported that she had been raped by an Empower…
Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys
Deadly Choking Hazard Sparks Massive Recall Of 276K Toys A popular toddler toy sold online is being recalled because of a potentially deadly choking hazard. Esjay US recalled about 276,000 Toddler Busy Board Montessori Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 17. The recalled busy boards are designed for children younger than 3 and have red knobs that can detach. The loose pieces violate the federal small parts ban and can pose a risk of serious injury or death from choking. The toys are made of blue felt and have carrying handles, elastic cords, and button closures. Cartoon dinosaurs are printed on the front, wh…
Belt Buckle Beating Leaves Man Hospitalized After Virginia Restaurant Argument: Police Belt Buckle Beating Leaves Man Hospitalized After Virginia Restaurant Argument: Police
Belt Buckle Beating Leaves Man Hospitalized After Virginia Restaurant Argument: Police Talk about getting belted. A late-night argument inside a Virginia restaurant took a bizarre turn when a patron allegedly pulled off his belt and used the buckle to beat another man before taking off, police said. Officers were called to Almita’s Restaurant at 13418 Occoquan Road in Woodbridge shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, after the unusual encounter left a 30-year-old man injured. Police say the victim was inside the restaurant when he was approached by a man he didn’t know. Whatever was said between the two apparently struck a nerve. The verbal altercation escalated, and th…