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NASA Axes Chief Scientist’s Office In Workforce Shakeup
NASA is eliminating key scientific offices—including the Office of the Chief Scientist—as part of a broad restructuring that will reduce the agency’s workforce and impact major research initiatives. The cuts, revealed in an internal email reported by Axios, are tied to a phased reduction in force that also dissolves NASA’s Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, affecting about 20 employees. The implications of these cuts are significant, as they cast doubt on the future of vital NASA science initiatives, particularly those focusing on human-induced climate change.&…
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$1 Billion In Refunds Haven't Been Claimed, IRS Says: Here's Who's Eligible
More than 1.1 million Americans are owed a share of over $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds, but time is running out to collect, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced. Taxpayers have until Tuesday, April 15, to file their returns and claim their refunds before the money is forfeited to the US Treasury. The IRS estimates that the median refund is $781, meaning half of the refunds are higher and half are lower. Who’s Eligible? Many of those who haven't filed may be due more than just their refund. The IRS warns that low- and moderate-income taxpayers could also be missing out on …
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Child Scratched By Dog At Maryland Park; Officials Seek Owner
Health officials in Frederick County are searching for a dog owner after a child was scratched by an animal at Urbana Community Park, authorities announced. The incident happened around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, near the soccer fields, when a white man with three leashed dogs helped the child look for a lost watch, according to the Frederick County Health Department. The largest of the three dogs scratched the child before the owner left the area, officials said. Now, officials are urging the dog owner—or anyone with information—to come forward. If the animal is confirmed to b…
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Dog Shoots Owner After Getting Paw Stuck In Gun, Police Say
An American dog owner was accidentally shot by his pet in a freak incident rarely seen involving animals and firearms. Officers responded to a home in Memphis, Tennessee on Whitney Avenue at 3:50 a.m. Monday, March 10, where they found the victim with a gunshot wound to his left thigh, according to the police report first detailed by WMC-TV Action News 5. He told police he had been lying in bed with a female friend when his 1-year-old pit bull jumped onto the bed and got its paw stuck in the trigger guard, causing the weapon to fire. The victim’s friend left the scene before officers arriv…
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Man Vanishes After Visiting Friends, Truck Found Abandoned In Maryland: Sheriff
Authorities are searching for a missing White Plains man who mysteriously vanished after visiting friends in Prince George’s County, with his truck later found abandoned, police said. Robert “Bubba” Norris, 61, was last seen Saturday, March 1, when he left his home to visit a friend in Clinton, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Before reaching his destination, Norris stopped at two other homes in Prince George’s County but never made it to Clinton, officials said. Concerned family members reported him missing on Tuesday, March 4, after realizing he had not been seen or hear…
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Person Of Interest Identified In Search For Missing UPitt Student From Virginia: Reports
A person of interest has reportedly been identified as the search for missing Virginia native Sudiksha Konanki in the Dominican Republic continues nearly a week later. Joshua Riibe has been named a person of interest in the 20-year-old University of Pennsylvania student's sudden vanishing while on vacation with friends in Punta Cana. Riibe was identified by multiple outlets and can reportedly be seen on video with Konanki shortly before she vanished. It is believed that he may be the last person to have seen her. According to multiple reports, the incident remains a missing-person case, a…
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Blood Moon Eclipse Coming: Here's When, What To Know
Skywatchers across North America are in for a treat as the moon prepares to undergo a stunning transformation during a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a blood moon. This remarkable phenomenon occurs when the Earth aligns directly between the moon and the sun, casting a shadow that turns the moon a captivating reddish hue. This celestial event is scheduled to take place overnight from Thursday, March 13, into Friday, March 14. Enthusiasts in North America will have an excellent opportunity to observe the peak of the eclipse, which is expected to occur between 2:26 a.m. an…
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Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage
Billy Joel is rescheduling dates on a lengthy tour so that he can focus on recovering from surgery. The moves come after he fell onstage at a concert on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville. “While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," Joel wrote in an Instagram post. "I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.” The extensive tour schedule, which was set to continue through November 2025, has been pushed back four months, during wh…
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Don't Fall For This Fake Email Scam, Feds Warn
A new scam is targeting people with a fake email and officials are urging the public to stay vigilant. The Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has issued the warning about fraudulent emails impersonating the agency. These emails, which carry the subject line “Claim Benefits!”, falsely claim that recipients must apply for their 2025 Social Security benefits through a provided link. How Scam Works The scam email appears to come from SSA and directs users to a fake website disguised to look like SSA’s official page. However, clicking on the link l…
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Sharp Rise In Fentanyl Poisoning Among US Children Revealed In New Study
A new study has revealed a staggering surge in fentanyl poisonings among children and teens across the US, with cases skyrocketing by more than 1,100 percent between 2015 and 2023. The findings, published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, highlight the growing threat posed by the deadly synthetic opioid, particularly as counterfeit pills flood the illicit market. The study examined nonfatal fentanyl exposures reported to US poison centers from 2015 to 2023, analyzing cases involving children and adolescents aged 0–19. Researchers found a dramatic increase in poisonin…
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ICE Seizes Nicaraguan Killer In Maryland Who Aided Drug Cartel
A Nicaraguan man with a violent past made a grisly admission during immigration proceedings in Maryland, according to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Federal officials took 56-year-old Javier Zeledon Reyes into custody in Hyattsville on March 6, after he revealed details of his past crimes that included slaughtering nearly two dozen people in the 1990s while he was serving in the Nicaraguan military and later aided a Mexican drug cartel. “This arrest highlights exactly why ICE is vital to the safety of our nation,” said Matthew Elliston, acting field office dir…
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Doctors Said It Was The Flu, Days Later, Maryland Girl Was Gone
A Maryland mother is grappling with unimaginable loss after her once-healthy 10-year-old daughter died from complications doctors initially brushed off as the flu. Minka Aisha Greene, of Capitol Heights, had never been seriously ill before, her mom, Kymesha Greene White told Daily Voice in a phone call Tuesday, March 11. So when Minka stopped eating and playing outside in late January, Greene White knew something was seriously wrong. “She was never one of those kids who had a cold or anything,” Greene White said. “So when I noticed she wasn’t eating or asking to go outside, I was like,…
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International Search Intensifies For Missing DMV College Student In Dominican Republic
The search for a missing Virginia college student who vanished while on vacation in the Dominican Republic is intensifying as officials establish a high-level commission to oversee the case, authorities announced. The Dominican Republic National Police, in coordination with the Attorney General’s Office, FBI, and the US Embassy Liaison, has expanded their investigation into the disappearance of 20-year-old Sudiksha Konanki, a University of Pittsburgh student from Chantilly who went missing on Thursday, March 6 while on a trip with friends in Punta Cana. Officials confirmed that Konanki, a c…
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Trump Dismisses Safety Concerns In PA Plane Crash That Left Pilot, Son Critical
President Donald Trump downplayed concerns about Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight following the Lancaster County plane crash, which left two victims in critical condition and triggered an ongoing environmental cleanup effort. Victims’ Conditions The pilot, Matthew White, and his son, Judah White, remain in critical condition at a Lehigh Valley Health Network facility, according to hospital officials told Daily Voice. The status of the other three occupants has not been released. Trump’s Response Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One late Sunday night, Trump was asked abo…
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NTSB Makes DCA Recommendations After Deadly Crash Between Passenger Plane, Army Helicopter
Federal aviation officials are taking urgent action to prevent future midair collisions after a catastrophic crash between an American Airlines passenger jet and a US Army helicopter over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued two urgent safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday, March 11, in response to the accident, which killed all 67 people aboard both aircraft. Collision Over DCA The crash occurred around 8:48 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, when the Amer…
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$12K Necklace From Luxury US Jeweler Linked To Billionaire Sex Assault Claims: Report
Editor's Note: People purporting to be from the Tancredi Group, who allegedly represent Ali Fayed, have responded to the allegations made in the report. The statement is set out below the article A $12,000 necklace from a high-end Connecticut jeweler is now at the center of disturbing new allegations against Ali Al-Fayed, the brother of late billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, in a shocking "60 Minutes Australia" investigation. The exposé, released Sunday, March 10, features explosive claims from a woman identified only as Kim, a former assistant to Egyptian-business Mohamed Al-Fayed. She al…
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Drug Kingpin With 1,700+ Fentanyl Pills Gets Prison Time In Maryland
A Maryland man who ran a large-scale drug operation that funneled fentanyl through Southern Maryland will spend the next five decades behind bars. John Thomas Hess, 33, of St. Inigoes, was sentenced to 85 years in prison, with 50 years of active incarceration, for the importation and distribution of fentanyl, St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney Jaymi Sterling announced. Hess led an extensive drug trafficking network, with investigators seizing over 1,700 fentanyl-laced pills. Prosecutors made note that even two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal, meaning the amount Hess possessed ha…
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Backstreet Boy’s Son Shines On ‘American Idol’
Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys legend Brian Littrell, took a major step in his music career Sunday night, March 9, earning a golden ticket to Hollywood on ‘American Idol.’ The 21-year-old from Atlanta, GA, performed an original song before judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie during the season premiere on FOX. “Something about you looks familiar,” Underwood told Littrell during his audition. Littrell, who grew up surrounded by music, said he hopes to “do his dad justice” with his talent. “I guess you can say music runs in our family,” he said. Despite his musica…
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Fool Me Twice: Dealer Hit With Lengthy Sentence After Two Drug Busts In Maryland
An Elkton man with a history of drug distribution will spend nearly two decades behind bars after being caught with fentanyl and cocaine—twice, authorities said. Nakia Pollard, 50, was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Friday, March 7, after pleading guilty to multiple counts of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office. Pollard’s troubles began in June 2022, when investigators with the Cecil County Drug Task Force raided a hotel room where he was staying. Inside, they found fentanyl, cocaine, cash, and drug paraphern…
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Trump, CAIR, SJP Release Statements On Columbia Protest Organizer Held By ICE In NJ
A Columbia University graduate detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is now at the center of a political firestorm as the Trump administration slashes federal funding to the school and enforces new visa restrictions targeting international students linked to protests. Mahmoud Khalil Detained Amid Federal Crackdown Mahmoud Khalil, a lawful permanent resident and recent Columbia graduate, was taken into custody by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday, March 8, outside his university-owned apartment in New York City. ICE claims his student visa was revoked, but …
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Elon Musk Blames Cyberattack After X Hit By Waves Of Outages
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, has experienced separate significant waves of outages which the billionaire entrepreneur attributes to a potential cyberattack. The issues began around 6 a.m. Eastern time on Monday, March 10 when approximately 20,538 users reported problems, according to DownDetector, a site that tracks outages, The outages subsided briefly before resurging, with nearly 40,000 users reporting issues by 10 a.m. Since then, around 26,000 additional reports have been logged as of 12:30 p.m. ET. Many users said that the app would not load properly and posts were not…
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MD Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push
A group of states has reached its collective goal to get more drivers to use electric vehicles by 2025. More than 3.3 million EVs are now registered across the ten states, the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 10. The group includes Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Ten governors signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013, aiming to reach the 3.3 million mark by 2025. At the time, just 87,506 electric cars were on the road in those states. The new report confirmed that as of Tu…
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Missing DMV Native, UPitt Student Sudiksha Konanki Vanishes During Beach Walk In DR
The search is on for a University of Pittsburgh student from Virginia who vanished while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. An "exhaustive" international search involving the US and Dominican Republic officials has been launched for Chantilly native Sudiksha Konanki, 20, who has not been heard from since last week. Konanki was reported missing on Thursday, March 6, while vacationing with five friends at a resort in Punta Cana, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office. Konanki, a citizen of India and permanent US resident, has not been seen since around 4:15 a.m. that …
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Ex-Olympian Accused Of Ordering Murders Added To FBI's Most Wanted List
In a stunning fall from grace, a former once celebrated for his prowess on the slopes, now finds himself at the center of a chilling manhunt. Accused of orchestrating a deadly drug trafficking operation that spans continents, Ryan Wedding, age 43, has been placed on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list, joining the ranks of the most notorious criminals in America. Once an icon of athleticism, Wedding now faces serious allegations, including multiple murders linked to his alleged drug empire. As authorities intensify their search, a $10 million reward has been offered for informat…
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Serious Safety Risk Warning Issued For Americans In Mexico On Spring Break
As spring breakers head to Mexico, the US State Department is warning travelers about serious safety risks. Related story - US Travel Advisory Expanded: These 23 Nations Now Under Warning Recent incidents involving American tourists have raised alarms, necessitating immediate attention from those planning trips south of the border. Travelers are urged to remain vigilant and informed to ensure their safety during this popular travel season. Important Safety Concerns Every year, thousands of US citizens visit Mexico for spring break, drawn by its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture…
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Grocery Shoppers Pivot As Inflation Reshapes Spending
As inflation continues to strain household budgets, consumers are scaling back purchases of both name-brand and private-label snacks and drinks. TreeHouse Foods, a leading manufacturer of private-label products for major retailers like Walmart and Trader Joe’s, is now feeling the pinch, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. After initially benefiting from consumers shifting toward budget-friendly options, TreeHouse is now seeing slower sales growth as rising costs for essentials like coffee and eggs impact spending, the outlet said. Once a growth driver, private-lab…
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Braggadocios Gangsters Get Life For Grisly Kidnappings, Revenge Murders In DMV: DOJ
Two violent gang members from DC have been sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison after kidnapping and murdering two innocent people in a twisted act of revenge, federal authorities announced. After a four-week trial, a jury found Marcel Vines, 28, aka “Baby Boy,” and Malique Lewis, 27, aka “Freak,” guilty of multiple charges, including kidnapping resulting in death, first-degree murder while armed, and weapons offenses, according to the US Attorney's Office. Vines and Lewis, members of the notorious Clay Terrace crew, were convicted of luring and executing 23-year-old Armani Nico Coles …
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Plane Crashes In Lancaster County, Explodes Near Retirement Community (
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A plane crashed and exploded near a retirement community in Lancaster County, injuring multiple people and triggering a massive emergency response on Sunday, March 9, officials said. The aircraft, a Beechcraft A36TC Bonanza registered as N347M and owned by Jam Zoom Yayos LLC, went down near Fairview Drive and Meadowview Court in Manheim Township at 3:18 p.m., according to emergency dispatchers. The 1981-manufactured plane had five occupants, all of whom survived but sustained injuries of varying severity. New video from the plane crash site in Manheim Township, Pennsylvania. Reports of m…
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Measles Case Confirmed In Maryland Resident Who Traveled Internationally, Officials Say
A Maryland resident who recently traveled internationally has tested positive for measles, prompting health officials to issue an alert about potential exposure sites, the Maryland Department of Health announced. The confirmed case, reported in a Howard County resident, is not connected to the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, officials said. Health officials are now working to identify anyone who may have been exposed, including passengers on certain flights. Those who visited the following locations during the listed time frames may have been exposed: Washington Dulles I…
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Columbia University Protest Organizer, Green Card Holder, Held By ICE On Unknown Charges
A Columbia University graduate who helped organize the campus’s Gaza solidarity encampment has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), despite being a legal permanent resident, advocates say. DHS Agents Detain Activist At His Home Mahmoud Khalil was taken into custody by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers at his New York City home around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, according to advocates. The two plainclothes agents allegedly followed Khalil and his eight-months-pregnant wife into their apartment building—owned by Columbia—before confronting him without id…
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New Details Emerge, ID Released Of 27-Year-Old Shot During Confrontation Near White House
New details have emerged, including the identity of a 27-year-old man who was shot by US Secret Service personnel near the White House overnight. The agency confirmed the incident shortly after it occurred right after midnight Sunday morning, March 9, noting that President Donald Trump was not at the White House at the time. Trump is spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The man, who has been identified as Andrew Dawson, whose last known address is North Manchester, Indiana, was transported to a hospital with critical injuries, according to The Washington Post. No Secre…
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