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Police & Fire
Days After Family Mourned Dalonte 'Boobie' Jackson, Police Rule Brutal Beating A Homicide
The death of Dalonte Lamont Jackson, the DC man whose family said he was left unconscious after a brutal Memorial Day weekend attack, has now officially been ruled a homicide. Jackson, known to loved ones as "Boobie," died on Friday, May 29, after suffering severe injuries in an assault days earlier, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The 35-year-old Northeast DC resident was found unconscious but still breathing shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, when Sixth District officers responded to the 3300 block of East Capitol Street NE. Police said Jackson was suffering fr…
Weather
Brutal Maryland Heatwave Gives Way To Dangerous Storms, Hail, Flooding: Forecasters
andMaryland and Virginia are about to go from sweating through near-record heat to dodging potentially dangerous storms in a matter of hours. After days of brutal temperatures baked the region under some of the hottest May weather ever recorded, forecasters warned Wednesday that the atmosphere was primed for severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, flooding, and dangerous evening commute conditions across much of the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, for large portions of Maryland and Virginia as…
Obituaries
Maryland Father Dies In ATV Crash Despite Wife’s Desperate CPR Attempt
A devastated wife tried to save her husband on the side of the road after a fateful ATV crash in Maryland, officials say. CPR worked — for a moment — but the crash still claimed his life. Shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Memorial Day, officers from the Charles County Sheriff's Office were called to the 2700 block of Shiloh Church Road for a reported motor vehicle collision. Investigators say Proctor had been riding an ATV when he struck a tree, setting off a tragic series of events before he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics after all life-saving efforts were attempted. Long befor…
Lifestyle
'Lilo & Stitch’ Torches Box Office (Again), Blasts Past $610M Worldwide
Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' reboot has already crossed another box office milestone in just its second week in theaters. After bringing in an additional $63 million domestically over the weekend, 'Lilo & Stitch' passed 'Sinners,' with its now $280,121,482 box office take, making it the second-most profitable movie of 2025. Worldwide, 'Lilo & Stitch' has now grossed more than $610 million, behind only the blockbuster 'A Minecraft Movie,' which has approached a billion dollars worldwide and garnered more than $422 million domestically. This weekend, 'Lilo & Stitch' faced stiff c…
Police & Fire
‘Super Chill And Funny’: PA Park Ranger Alec Campbell Remembered After Tragic Drowning On Duty
A popular Pennsylvania park ranger who vanished during a Memorial Day weekend patrol has been found dead, authorities and colleagues announced. Alec Campbell, 38, of Delaware County, was identified as the ranger whose body was recovered from the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park after a days-long search. He went missing on Saturday, May 24, when his kayak capsized during routine patrol duties, Pennsylvania State Police said. His body was located on Sunday, May 25, following a large multi-agency search effort involving DCNR, PSP Aviation and Maritime Units, local fire departments, emergenc…
Obituaries
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash
The popular band Kool & The Gang is mourning the death of a beloved member. Michael Sumler was killed in a car crash in Mableton, Georgia, over Memorial Day weekend when the car he was driving collided with another vehicle just before midnight Saturday, May 24, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Known as Chicago Mike, Sumler was known for hyping the crowd "with his energy and dance moves," the band said in a statement on social media, saying as wardrobe valet, he made sure "the guys looked their best on stage every night." The 71-year-old Sumler was with the band from 2000 to 2015. Kool…
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing Park Ranger Recovered Day After Kayak Flips In PA Creek: Officials
The body of a missing park ranger was recovered from a Pennsylvania State Park after a days-long search over Memorial Day Weekend, officials announced. Alec Campbell, 38, a Delaware County resident and Park Resource Ranger with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), has been missing since Saturday, May 24 when his kayak capsized in the Neshaminy Creek during routine patrol, Pennsylvania State Police previously announced. Campbell was found dead following a multi-agency search effort on Sunday, May 25, according to a joint statement from the Penn…
News
USPS Honors Army, Navy, Marines With 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps Ahead Of Memorial Day
The US Postal Service is saluting three of America’s proudest military branches with new commemorative stamps released just in time for Memorial Day weekend. USPS unveiled a new set of Forever stamps honoring the 250th anniversaries of the United States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps this week. celebrating their service and sacrifices. Each stamp highlights one of the three branches with its official seal and the words “250 YEARS OF SERVICE,” “SINCE 1775,” and “FOREVER / USA.” “These stamps honor the enduring legacy and unwavering commitment of the men and women who have served and cont…
Business
Airbnb's 'Anti-Party' Tech Blocks Risky Bookings Before Summer Holiday Weekends
Airbnb is expanding its "anti-party" crackdown for the summer, using high-tech booking filters to stop disruptive gatherings before they start. The short-term vacation rental company announced the upgrades to its anti-party technology in a news release on Monday, May 19. Airbnb said its goal is to prevent risky bookings, especially on major holiday weekends around Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The system will help hosts avoid unauthorized parties and protect their neighborhoods. "This technology is part of a broader set of tools and policies Airbnb deploys to promote responsibl…
Lifestyle
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Break 20-Year Record
More Americans are planning trips for Memorial Day weekend, with a new forecast suggesting this year could set a new benchmark for holiday travel. AAA projects more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the five-day holiday stretch, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend for domestic travel since 2005. That year, 44 million people took trips. This year’s forecast includes an estimated 39.4 million people expected to hit the road. Driving remains the preferred travel method for Memorial Day, with roughly 87 percent choosing to travel by car. Lower-t…
News
The Sizzle Starts Now: Memorial Day Weekend Heats Up Grilling Season
Across the United States, Memorial Day Weekend means one thing: It's time to fire up the grill. For many Americans, the grill is more than just a cooking tool. It’s the centerpiece of the season. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, more than 70% of U.S. adults own a grill or smoker, and Memorial Day is one of the top grilling holidays of the year. It’s also big business. It has been estimated that Americans spend more than $6.1 billion annually on grills and accessories, with retailers like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and Amazon offering everything fro…
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