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Major Beer Brand Offering Free Pints To 'Work From Bar' During 2026 World Cup
Stella Artois is offering to pick up part of the bar tab for some soccer fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Anheuser-Busch announced Stella's "Work From Bar" promotion in a news release on Tuesday, June 2. The beer brand will put $100,000 of its "marketing budget" toward fans who buy a Stella Artois or Stella Artois 0.0 while watching the World Cup. Fans can take part from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during weekday FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. After purchasing a Stella, they can submit their receipt as an "expense report" on the brand's website. The promo comes as about 20 group-stage mat…
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Missing US Student Found Dead In Japan
A family’s desperate search overseas has ended in heartbreak. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto, Japan, multiple reports said Saturday, June 6. His body was found by a volunteer search-and-rescue group, his mother, Nancy Higginbotham, said, according to CBS News. A cause of death had not been released. Kyoto police had not found evidence suggesting foul play in the immediate area, NBC News reported, though the investigation remains ongoing. Higginbotham was reported missing on Frida…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
Weather
Damaging Winds, Downpours, Hail Possible As Storms Move Into DMV: Updated Timing
A summerlike start to the weekend will come with a warning attached. The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday, June 6, during the late afternoon and evening, with damaging wind gusts the main threat. Large hail and localized flash flooding also cannot be ruled out, according to the National Weather Service. Storms are expected to develop from the lower Great Lakes into northern Pennsylvania and southern New York before expanding and pushing toward the Mid-Atlantic and New England coasts by early evening, the National Weather Service said. For Daily Voic…
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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…
Police & Fire
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized
A New Jersey woman has been charged after investigators determined the wrong dog may have been surrendered and euthanized following a fatal pit bull attack that injured a local resident and killed her pet, authorities said. The case stems from an attack that happened near 91 Springfield Ave. in Summit at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, local police said. A 70-year-old woman was walking her small dog when two pit bulls broke free from their handler and launched an unprovoked attack, police said. The woman was knocked to the ground and suffered injuries to both upper thighs, her…
Business
MD Among Nation's Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why
Several Northeast states are among the nation's strongest economically, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best & Worst State Economies on Monday, June 1. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on factors like gross domestic product growth, unemployment, startup activity, and the share of jobs in high-tech industries. The strongest state economies create more opportunities for residents while helping states attract new businesses and investments, according to WalletHub. "Factors like a low unemployment rate and high av…
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Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather. EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset. The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …
Weather
Severe Storms Taking Aim At DMV: Here's Latest Timing
A round of severe thunderstorms will be triggered by summerlike heat. Click here for a new, updated story: Damaging Winds, Downpours, Hail Possible As Storms Move Into Northeast: Updated Timing Showers and storms will arrive Saturday afternoon, June 6, and continue into the evening, according to the National Weather Service. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. AccuWeather says heat and humidity will build across the Northeast into the weekend after two chilly late-May weekends. Its outlook shows temperatures …
Business
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…
Police & Fire
Baltimore Woman Wanted On Nevada Warrant Arrested In NJ, Police Say
A pair wanted on extraditable warrants in multiple states were arrested during a traffic stop in New Jersey, police said. Officers stopped a black 2020 Lincoln SUV in Saddle Brook at approximately 11:23 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, according to Saddle Brook Police Chief John A. Zotollo Jr. The two initially provided fake driver's licenses that appeared to originate overseas, and an investigation identified them as Sena Miclescu, 29, of Newburgh, NY, and Edera Miclescu, 27, of Baltimore, MD. Police found that Sena Miclescu was wanted on full extradition warrants from Las Vegas, NV, …
Police & Fire
Teen Charged As Adult After Threatening Student With Knife At Maryland School, Sheriff Says
A teenager in Southern Maryland is facing serious charges after allegedly threatening another student with a knife during an altercation at Great Mills High School on Friday. Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called to the building on June 5 to investigate reports of threats that were made by one student targeting another. Investigators say the student was confronted by a 16-year-old suspect who was brandishing a knife. The teen was able to leave the area and notified administrators, who contacted the sheriff's office. The suspect, who will not be identified due to …
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Threatening Hospital Staff With Knife Runs From Officers At Shady Grove: Police
A man who allegedly threatened hospital workers in Maryland with a knife made a valiant effort to evade his arrest, but ultimately wound up in custody. Around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to Shady Grove Hospital, where they were confronted by a man brandishing a blade and making threats toward staff members in the triage area. When officers attempted to take him into custody, he took off. Police say the suspect ran out of the emergency department and away from responding officers. Tasers were deployed during the cha…
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Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
Business
Retired DC Officer Forgot His Glasses, Needed Help Reading $1 Million Lottery Win
A retired DC police officer knew something was up when he scanned a Maryland Lottery scratch-off in Hyattsville and saw what appeared to be a whole lot of zeroes staring back at him. The problem? He didn't have his glasses. Standing inside Chillum Wine & Spirits on Eastern Avenue, the District resident watched the Lottery scanner flash a message that immediately caught his attention. At first, he thought he was looking at three zeroes. Then he noticed three more. "It looked like three zeros, and then I saw three more zeros," he told Maryland Lottery officials after claiming a $1 m…
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Fake Adderall Pills, Meth, Industrial Pill Press Found In Virginia Garage, Feds Say
What looked like an ordinary garage was allegedly being used to manufacture and ship thousands of counterfeit Adderall pills across the country. Two Mexican nationals living illegally in the United States have now been sentenced to federal prison after prosecutors said they helped run a years-long operation that used methamphetamine, an industrial pill press, and darknet marketplaces to distribute fake prescription pills nationwide. The case centered around Venancio Martinez Antero and Cesar Adan Rojo-Ortiz, both 35, who were sentenced in federal court in Alexandria following a Homeland Sec…
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Maryland Brewery Owner Rushed For Triple Bypass After Doctors Find Three 96 Percent Blockages
For years, Bill Skomski has been the guy people turn to when they need help. Now, the Antietam Brewery owner is the one facing the fight of his life. Skomski, the longtime face of the popular Western Maryland brewery, is preparing for triple bypass surgery after doctors discovered three major arterial blockages that supporters say are each approximately 96 percent obstructed. The diagnosis was serious enough that Skomski is being sent to the University of Maryland Medical Center for surgery, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by Antietam Brewery staff and family. “This is not a rou…
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Remaining Reporters Reveal '60 Minutes' Fate, Warn Newsrooms Shouldn't 'Run Like Dictatorships'
The three remaining correspondents at "60 Minutes" said they'll stay with the iconic newsmagazine, but echoed criticisms that CBS News has faced over its changes under controversial editor-in-chief Bari Weiss. Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim announced their decision in a joint message to colleagues on Friday, June 5. The memo was first reported by NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik. The statement follows weeks of turmoil at CBS News, highlighted by a purge at "60 Minutes" that saw the firings of correspondents Scott Pelley, Sharyn Alfonsi, and Cecilia…
Police & Fire
Funeral Plans Released For Maryland Firefighter Who Died After 24-Hour Shift
Maryland will say goodbye next week to a veteran firefighter-paramedic who died after finishing a 24-hour shift. Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Demair Lloyd, 44, a nearly 20-year member of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department who served out of Station 841 in Calverton. Lloyd died after completing a routine 24-hour shift, prompting an outpouring of grief from firefighters, police, public safety partners, and those who knew him across the region. Now, his firehouse family is preparing for a final farewell. Viewings will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and again from 6 …
Police & Fire
5-Year-Old Girl Sexually Abused At Babysitter's Home In Virginia For Years, Police Say
Virginia parents trusted a Woodbridge babysitter with their little girl. Prosecutors say another adult living in the home turned that trust into a nightmare that went undetected for years. Woodbridge resident Jose Nahun Aleman-Hernandez is facing charges following a months-long investigation into aggravated sexual battery that was reported over the course of several years, according to the Prince William County Police Department. In late March, officers were called to investigate a sexual assault that was reported in a home in the 14000 block of Matthews Drive in Woodbridge invo…
Sports
OnlyFans Models, Spurs 'Secret Weapons' Won't Return After Viral Brunson Fan Drama: Report
A pair of OnlyFans models are skipping the rest of the NBA Finals after allegedly being harassed by the same fans who they say wound up at the center of Jalen Brunson's viral courtside confrontation during Game 1. In a post on X, Blue claimed the family involved in Wednesday night's incident with Brunson was the same group that previously harassed her and Julie J. Swan at Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals, prompting them to seek help from arena security. The models told the NY Post that they feel unsafe at the games following the alleged interaction. A video shared by Blue at the…
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Truck Too Tall For Garage, Fire Systems Down For Years At Maryland DOT Site: OIG
A Baltimore city building where workers handle street signs, road markings, and special events work remains under a mandatory fire watch nearly two years after inspectors found its fire alarm and sprinkler systems were not working, according to a new report. The Office of the Inspector General launched the investigation after receiving a complaint about conditions at a Baltimore Department of Transportation maintenance facility. When OIG investigators visited the facility in February, they found a fire-watch notice posted on the front door warning that the building's sprinkler and fire alar…
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Cause Of Death Released After Sudden Passing Of 'Ted Lasso,' 'Buffy' Actor Anthony Head
A familiar face from two beloved TV worlds is being remembered by fans across generations. Anthony Head, the British actor known for "Buffy The Vampire Slayer," "Ted Lasso," and "Merlin," died after complications from pneumonia, according to multiple reports on Friday, June 5. NBC News reported that Head’s family confirmed his death. BBC News also reported that his daughters, Emily Head and Daisy Head, said he died surrounded by family. He was 72. Head was best known to many US viewers as Rupert Giles, the librarian, Watcher, and mentor to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Buffy Summers in "Buffy T…
Sports
Fans Punished For Storming NBA Finals Court To Take Wembanyama Selfie
The NBA has banned two fans for life after one ran onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, according to reports. The teen received a lifetime ban from every NBA arena after trying to take a selfie with San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, a league spokesperson told ESPN. A second person will also be banned for life after the incident on Wednesday, June 3. The interruption happened with 6:28 remaining in the fourth quarter at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The New York Knicks were leading 92-86 as the Spurs brought the ball up the court. A fan sprinte…
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Montgomery County Church Split Open After Pickup Truck Crashes Through Wall (
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A pickup truck slammed into a Maryland church on Friday morning, tearing through an exterior wall and leaving a massive hole in the side of the building. The crash happened shortly before 10 a.m. at Seneca Creek Community Church on Firstfield Road in Gaithersburg, where Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews arrived to find the truck embedded in the structure. The damage was impossible to miss. Photos from the scene showed an entire section of the church's facade ripped open, exposing insulation, interior walls, and office space from the parking lot below. Debris was scattered across the …
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Private Jet Boss In Maryland Blew $15M On Yachts, Jewelry Instead Of Planes, Feds Say
A Maryland businessman who convinced customers to hand over $15 million to help buy private jets instead spent the money on yachts, jewelry, luxury living, and other personal expenses, federal prosecutors said. Now he's been convicted. Patrick Britton-Harr, 43, of Annapolis, was found guilty by a federal jury of six counts of wire fraud after prosecutors said he used his private aviation company to sell wealthy customers on a dream that never got off the ground. Britton-Harr owned and operated AeroVanti, a private air club that promised members access to private jets. According to evidenc…
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Actor's Residuals From Blockbuster Hit Are 'Enough To Buy NY Hot Dog': Report
David Krumholtz appeared in one of the most beloved Christmas movies of all time, but don't expect those residual checks to fund a sleigh ride. The 48-year-old Bergen County dad of two recently revealed what he earns these days from "The Santa Clause" movies with Tim Allen, in which he played Bernard the Head Elf in the 1994 hit and its 2002 sequel. Krumholtz shared the figure with Page Six during a press day last month for "Are You Now or Have You Ever Been," the Broadway revival of Eric Bentley's 1972 play, the outlet exclusively reported. While discussing residual payments, Krumholtz ex…
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All Southbound Lanes Shut Down On I-95 In Maryland After Maryland Crash (
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A crash on I-95 in Maryland has brought southbound traffic to a standstill Friday morning, with all lanes shut down in Howard County as emergency crews work at the scene. The collision was reported shortly after 9:30 a.m. on June 5 on I-95 South past Exit 41A for MD 175/Waterloo Road, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation. By 10:15 a.m., transportation officials reported all four southbound travel lanes were closed, along with the right-side ramp and both shoulders. Traffic cameras showed a growing backup stretching beyond the crash scene as police, fire crews, tow trucks,…
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