Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight
Major FDA Food Policy Shift Could Change Ingredient Oversight Major changes could be coming to the way the federal government oversees what's in Americans' food. The US Department of Health and Human Services announced two proposed policy changes on Monday, Aug. 10, aimed at tightening oversight of food ingredients and establishing a federal standard for ultra-processed foods. The FDA proposed requiring food manufacturers to notify the agency when they determine that a substance added to human or animal food is Generally Recognized as Safe, or GRAS. This would replace a system that has allowed manufacturers to make some GRAS determinations without no…
Man Dies, Woman Rushed To Burn Center After Early-Morning Maryland House Fire Man Dies, Woman Rushed To Burn Center After Early-Morning Maryland House Fire
Man Dies, Woman Rushed To Burn Center After Early-Morning Maryland House Fire The day began with tragedy inside a Maryland home. A 64-year-old man died, and a 77-year-old woman was injured after a fire broke out at a home in the 1800 block of Old Westminster Pike in Finksburg on Monday, Aug. 10, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters from the Reese Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding departments were called to the home at approximately 5:23 a.m., officials said. Both were inside when the fire broke out. The man was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials said. His body was later transported to the Office of the Chief Medi…
MD Slips In New Ranking Of Best States To Live In US MD Slips In New Ranking Of Best States To Live In US
MD Slips In New Ranking Of Best States To Live In US From strong schools and health care to high incomes and low crime, several Northeast states are among the best places to live, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best States to Live In list on Monday, Aug. 10. The study ranked all 50 states using 51 measures of livability, from housing affordability and income growth to education, health, quality of life, and safety. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said it's important to look beyond just economic reasons. "When deciding on a place to move, you should first consider financial factors like the cost of living, housing price…
Virginia Teacher, Cheer Coach Faces 'Future She Never Imagined' After Husband's Death Virginia Teacher, Cheer Coach Faces 'Future She Never Imagined' After Husband's Death
Virginia Teacher, Cheer Coach Faces 'Future She Never Imagined' After Husband's Death For years, Emily Murphy has been the one showing up for everyone else. Now, after the Prince William County middle school teacher and longtime cheer coach suddenly lost her husband, Jordan, on Monday, Aug. 3, the Virginia community she spent years supporting is showing up for her. More than $13,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign for Emily as friends, athletes, families and neighbors rally around the longtime FAME All Stars coach following the death of the man described as her best friend and the love of her life. The Murphy family. GoFundMe "Emily has spent her lif…
George Washington Parkway Drivers Face Weeks Of Midday Shutdowns As Tree Work Begins George Washington Parkway Drivers Face Weeks Of Midday Shutdowns As Tree Work Begins
George Washington Parkway Drivers Face Weeks Of Midday Shutdowns As Tree Work Begins The morning commute gets a pass. Drivers hitting the road later won't be so lucky. A heavily traveled stretch of the George Washington Memorial Parkway will completely shut down to northbound traffic for five hours at a time beginning Monday, Aug. 10, kicking off weeks of weekday closures that could snarl midday travel through Northern Virginia. The National Park Service is closing all northbound lanes between Spout Run Parkway and Route 123 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays through Tuesday, Sept. 1. No squeezing through on one lane. Every northbound driver will be for…
'Fight Of His Life': Maryland Dad Diagnosed With Leukemia Weeks Before Family Welcomes Baby Boy 'Fight Of His Life': Maryland Dad Diagnosed With Leukemia Weeks Before Family Welcomes Baby Boy
'Fight Of His Life': Maryland Dad Diagnosed With Leukemia Weeks Before Family Welcomes Baby Boy A Maryland family counting down the days to a new arrival suddenly found itself counting on something else entirely: each other. Lee Single, a husband and father from the Bel Air area, was diagnosed with leukemia on Friday, July 31, just weeks before he and his wife, Jess, are expecting to welcome their second child, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by his family. Now, instead of spending the final weeks before their baby boy arrives at home with Jess and their 2-year-old daughter, Isla, Single is facing an extended stay at Duke University Hospital. His family says he'll undergo i…
4-Month-Old Airlifted After Virginia Crash As Drivers Tell Cops Same Story: Police 4-Month-Old Airlifted After Virginia Crash As Drivers Tell Cops Same Story: Police
4-Month-Old Airlifted After Virginia Crash As Drivers Tell Cops Same Story: Police A terrifying night on a Virginia roadway left a 4-month-old baby fighting through serious injuries. Prince George County police officers were called at approximately 9:55 p.m. to James River Drive (Route 10) and Ruffin Road, where a Dodge Charger and minivan collided at the intersection. Inside the Charger, officers found the infant unconscious and unresponsive with head trauma, police said. Prince George Fire and EMS crews arranged for the baby to be airlifted to VCU Medical Center for advanced care. Police did not provide an updated condition for the infant in an Aug. 10 announcement, s…
4 Cats Rescued As Maryland Rowhome Fire Sends 4 People To Hospitals (DEVELOPING) 4 Cats Rescued As Maryland Rowhome Fire Sends 4 People To Hospitals (DEVELOPING)
4 Cats Rescued As Maryland Rowhome Fire Sends 4 People To Hospitals (Developing) Firefighters weren't the only ones scrambling to get everyone out safely from a burning Maryland home. Four cats were rescued after flames broke out at a two-story dwelling in the 2800 block of West North Avenue in Baltimore on Monday, Aug. 10, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department. Crews arrived to find smoke showing from the home before firefighters moved in and extinguished the blaze. Five people were treated following the fire. Four were taken to local hospitals, while a fifth person refused transport, fire officials said. The extent of their injuries was not immediately rel…
Shot Fired At Car Sparks Barricade Drama In Maryland Neighborhood: Police Shot Fired At Car Sparks Barricade Drama In Maryland Neighborhood: Police
Shot Fired At Car Sparks Barricade Drama In Maryland Neighborhood: Police A gunshot fired at a vehicle leaving a Maryland community led police straight to a nearby pickup truck, then a barricaded home and a specialized response team, authorities said. Aaron C. Acors, 48, of Severn, was arrested following the incident in the 1800 block of Severn Hills Lane in Anne Arundel County on Aug. 9, according to police. Western District officers were called to the neighborhood at approximately 9:20 p.m. for a report of shots fired. Investigators said that a suspect inside a pickup truck fired at a vehicle as it was exiting the community. Police began investigating and lat…
These Northeast ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand These Northeast ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand
These Northeast ZIP Codes Rank Among Nation's Most In-Demand Communities across the Northeast dominated a new ranking of the nation's hottest housing markets. Realtor.com released its 2026 list of the hottest ZIP codes in the US on Monday, Aug. 10. The report ranked markets based on buyer demand and how quickly homes sold. The rankings were based on Realtor.com listing data from January through June 2026, using unique views per property to measure demand and days on market to measure how quickly homes sold. "This year's hottest ZIP codes tell us that buyers aren't simply chasing the lowest price tag anymore — they're chasing space, character an…
7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New 7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New
7UP Changing Recipe In Biggest Shakeup In 15+ Years: See What's New 7UP is putting lime first in what the soda brand is calling its biggest evolution in more than 15 years. Keurig Dr Pepper announced the change for the popular lemon-lime soda in a news release on Monday, Aug. 10. The new 7UP Lime Lemon formula will begin rolling out nationwide in mid-August. The lime-first recipe will be used in 7UP's regular, zero sugar, cherry, and cherry zero sugar versions.  "This is a bold reinvention of one of America's most iconic soda brands for a new generation of consumers — starting with the flavor itself," said Drew Panay…
Major Food Alert Expands To Meat, Poultry Products Major Food Alert Expands To Meat, Poultry Products
Major Food Alert Expands To Meat, Poultry Products A growing food-safety scare involving contaminated jalapeños has spread to prepared meat and poultry products sold at major retailers. The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert on Saturday, Aug. 8, for 18 ready-to-eat products containing jalapeños tied to a multistate Salmonella outbreak. The alert covers prepared foods sold under brands including Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, and Meal Simple. Products were distributed through major retailers, including Kroger, Walmart, HEB, and Albertsons. The implicated jalapeños were grown in Sinaloa…
62 Firefighters Spend Two Hours Battling $300K Blaze That Gutted Maryland Home 62 Firefighters Spend Two Hours Battling $300K Blaze That Gutted Maryland Home
62 Firefighters Spend Two Hours Battling $300K Blaze That Gutted Maryland Home There wasn't much left untouched when the flames were finally out. A fire ripped through a Maryland home late on Saturday morning, leaving one person injured and parts of the house burned down to the frame. The blaze broke out shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 8, at a home on Cuckold Creek Road in Newburg, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. By the time the fire was under control, 62 firefighters had spent more than two hours battling the blaze until the flames could be knocked down. Investigators traced the fire back to a first-floor bedroom. The cause remains a mystery days la…
Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion
Brazen 27-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Kim Kardashian's Car At Her $60M LA Mansion A brazen intruder turned an alleged break-in at Kim Kardashian's $60 million Los Angeles-area estate into something resembling a joy ride. A 27-year-old man was arrested at Kardashian's Hidden Hills property Sunday, Aug. 9, after security spotted him loading items into a vehicle shortly before 4 p.m., according to authorities and multiple reports. Kardashian, 45, and her children were not home.  Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to the gated community after security personnel alerted authorities. The department's Malibu/Lost Hills station serves Hidde…
Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows
Rock Legend Joan Jett Suddenly Scraps Upcoming Shows Rock icon Joan Jett has abruptly pulled the plug on her remaining 2026 concerts. The 67-year-old singer and guitarist canceled two September appearances after undergoing orthopedic surgery for a fractured vertebra following an injury, according to multiple reports. Her team announced the news in an Instagram Story on Wednesday, Aug. 5.  People reported that Jett will focus on physical therapy and healing while recovering from surgery. No additional details about how she was injured have been disclosed.  The cancellations affect a Saturday, Sept. 5 performance in Costa Mesa, Calif…
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Nears: Best Time To Watch Summer's Most Popular Sky Show Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Nears: Best Time To Watch Summer's Most Popular Sky Show
Perseid Meteor Shower Peak Nears: Best Time To Watch Summer's Most Popular Sky Show One of summer's biggest sky shows is about to reach its brightest stretch, and conditions could make this year's display especially favorable. The Perseid meteor shower will peak overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 12, into Thursday, Aug. 13, according to NASA and the International Meteor Organization. A new moon on Wednesday will leave skies free of significant lunar glare during the prime viewing window. NASA considers the Perseids among the best meteor showers of the year. They are known for fast, bright streaks and occasional fireballs that can remain visible longer than an average meteor. …
Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: When To Watch Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: When To Watch
Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible Throughout Northeast: When To Watch A highly anticipated celestial event is just days away, bringing a dramatic daytime sky show to parts of the world. A total solar eclipse will occur Wednesday, Aug. 12, when the moon moves between Earth and the sun and completely blocks the sun along a narrow path. Totality will be visible outside the US, but millions in North America will be able to watch a partial eclipse. NASA says totality will sweep across northern Russia, Greenland, Iceland, Spain, a small corner of Portugal, and portions of the Arctic and Atlantic oceans.  The path of totality is the narrow zone where the moon …
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds
This Brain-Boosting Habit May Delay Signs Of Aging, Research Finds Your next workout may not require a gym membership or even a pair of sneakers. Scientists say one everyday skill could help the brain stay healthier as people age, with growing evidence suggesting the benefits extend well beyond communication. Multiple reports highlighted new findings after researchers presented data showing adults who speak more than one language tend to have younger-looking brains and may be less likely to experience accelerated biological aging. Medical News Today summarized the research presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum. One of…
'Rounds Of Heavy, Wet Snow': Farmers' Almanac Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern 'Rounds Of Heavy, Wet Snow': Farmers' Almanac Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern
'Rounds Of Heavy, Wet Snow': Farmers' Almanac Winter Outlook Warns Of Complicated Pattern A newly released long-range forecast is offering an early look at a winter that could prove especially tricky across the Northeast. The Farmers' Almanac says the 2026-27 season may bring sharp weather contrasts nationwide, with an unpredictable mix of precipitation expected across the Northeast. "The Northeast may face one of the season’s most complicated winter patterns," the Farmers' Almanac said. The outlook calls for a mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow, with the type of precipitation varying depending on storm tracks and temperatures. "Coastal communities could receive more …
Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States, Including MD Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States, Including MD
Deadly Summer Bacteria Threat Triggers Warnings In Multiple States, Including MD Health officials in multiple states are warning residents about a potentially deadly bacterial threat that becomes more common as waters warm. Seven deaths have now been reported this year from Vibrio vulnificus infections in Louisiana and Florida, according to official state health data.  The bacterium can cause rapidly progressing, life-threatening infections and, in some cases, destroy tissue around an infected wound. Louisiana's Department of Health said Thursday, Aug. 6, that five people had died among nine reported cases in the state this year. Florida has recorded 14 case…
Animal Control Called After Fire Erupts At Maryland Reptile House (PHOTOS) Animal Control Called After Fire Erupts At Maryland Reptile House (PHOTOS)
Animal Control Called After Fire Erupts At Maryland Reptile House (Photos) A Sunday evening fire in Maryland came with some particularly cold-blooded concerns. Firefighters were called to the Holt Park Reptile House in the 100 block of McCormick Avenue in Fullerton on Sunday, Aug. 9, where crews arrived to find a two-story building on fire, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department. The fire brought a sizable response to the park as crews worked around the building and stretched hoses across the property. It was extinguished at approximately 7:40 p.m., fire officials said. No injuries were reported. But there was one lingering concern after the flames w…
NBA Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History NBA Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History
NBA Legend Don Nelson Dies: Second-Winningest Coach In League History One of basketball's most influential and unconventional figures has died. Don Nelson, the Hall of Fame coach who ranks second in NBA history in regular-season victories, died Sunday, Aug. 9, at age 86, the Golden State Warriors announced. " 'Nellie' was one of the most innovative and influential coaches in NBA history and an iconic figure in Warriors history," Golden State's statement read. Nelson compiled a 1,335-1,063 record during 31 seasons as an NBA head coach. Only Gregg Popovich has more regular-season victories. Nelson held the league record for nearly 12 years before Popovich surp…
Photos Show Devastation After Fire Tears Through Virginia Home Photos Show Devastation After Fire Tears Through Virginia Home
Photos Show Devastation After Fire Tears Through Virginia Home There wasn't much left untouched when the flames were finally knocked down. Firefighters were called to a home in the 100 block of Indian Point Road in Stafford County at approximately 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, where they found heavy fire ripping through an attached garage and spreading into the two-story Virginia residence, according to Stafford County Fire and Rescue. It moved fast. Flames extended from the garage farther into the home before rapidly reaching the attic and roof, fire officials said. The aftermath of the fire in Stafford County. Stafford County Fire and Resc…
‘Treezy’ Had Big Dreams Before Tragedy Struck On I-695 In Maryland, Family Says ‘Treezy’ Had Big Dreams Before Tragedy Struck On I-695 In Maryland, Family Says
‘Treezy’ Had Big Dreams Before Tragedy Struck On I-695 In Maryland, Family Says Byren “Treezy” Paige knew where he was going. He just never got the chance to get there in Maryland. The 17-year-old Edgewood teen killed while changing a tire on I-695 in Baltimore County early Sunday, Aug. 2, is being remembered as a budding barber, rapper, athlete, loyal friend and larger-than-life personality who had already mapped out part of his future. Treezy was going to open his own barbershop. And according to his family, there was no talking him out of it. “Byren was a special kid—not your average teenager,” his family wrote in a GoFundMe campaign launched after his death. “He …
Storm Leaves A Mess Behind In Virginia As Power Poles Snap, Lights Go Dark Storm Leaves A Mess Behind In Virginia As Power Poles Snap, Lights Go Dark
Storm Leaves A Mess Behind In Virginia As Power Poles Snap, Lights Go Dark Mother Nature left behind a mess in Virginia, and the cleanup was still snarling traffic Sunday morning Snapped power poles and downed wires left parts of Brandy Station without electricity after Saturday’s severe weather, while deputies and Virginia State Police troopers were forced to direct traffic at a busy Culpeper County intersection, according to the sheriff’s office The trouble remained Sunday, Aug. 9, at the intersection of Atlanthus Road and Route 29, where traffic lights were without power The Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office said the signals were operating on a battery expected…
Deputies Came For The Gunfire, Then One Heard A Fatal Shot Deputies Came For The Gunfire, Then One Heard A Fatal Shot
Deputies Came For The Gunfire, Then One Heard A Fatal Shot A night of partying in Virginia turned deadly when deputies responding to complaints of gunfire watched an altercation unfold and heard the shot that left a man dead. Fauquier County deputies were called to a rural property on Bowery Lane in Catlett at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, after the county's Emergency Communications Center began receiving complaints about noise from an outdoor party and guns being fired, according to Sheriff Jeremy Falls. When deputies arrived, they found a large crowd and could still hear continuous gunfire in the area. They began leaving the prope…
Residents Were Trapped Upstairs As Flames Raced Through All 3 Floors, Officials Say Residents Were Trapped Upstairs As Flames Raced Through All 3 Floors, Officials Say
Residents Were Trapped Upstairs As Flames Raced Through All 3 Floors, Officials Say Fire was already ripping through all three floors when crews got there. Firefighters made multiple rescues as flames tore through a three-story Virginia apartment building at around 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, leaving two members of the department injured as the response quickly grew to three alarms. Crews were called to the 15700 block of Tassia Lane in Woodbridge, where the first companies arriving found fire showing from the rear of the garden-style apartment building, according to Prince William Professional Firefighters. And it wasn't confined to one floor. Fire was burning on all th…
Friday Night Fighter: Cancer Won't Sideline Maryland Football Star Jesse Perry Without A Battle Friday Night Fighter: Cancer Won't Sideline Maryland Football Star Jesse Perry Without A Battle
Friday Night Fighter: Cancer Won't Sideline Maryland Football Star Jesse Perry Without A Battle Jesse Perry knows what it means to take a hit. Now, the Maryland football player is facing a fight that has nothing to do with Friday nights. Perry, a Boys' Latin School of Maryland football player who wore No. 42 for the Lakers, is beginning treatment for cancer as family, friends and loved ones rally around the young athlete. A GoFundMe campaign, "Standing with Jesse Through His Treatment," has been launched to help Perry and his family through what comes next. The campaign features a photo of Perry in his Boys' Latin uniform, smiling and flexing both arms after taking the field. It's …
Smoke, Flames Erupt At Virginia Home Before Occupant Is Rushed To Hospital Smoke, Flames Erupt At Virginia Home Before Occupant Is Rushed To Hospital
Smoke, Flames Erupt At Virginia Home Before Occupant Is Rushed To Hospital A house fire in Virginia sent one occupant to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after flames broke out shortly before 6:40 p.m. on  Saturday, Aug. 8, according to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. Firefighters were called to a two-story, single-family home in the Dunn Loring area following reports of smoke showing from the residence. By the time crews arrived, they found both smoke and fire showing from the home. Firefighters quickly went to work. Crews began searching the house while simultaneously attacking the flames, officials said. One occupant was ultima…
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup
Kellogg's Speeds Up Major Ingredient Change Across Cereal Lineup Breakfast aisles are about to look a little different, though the company behind some of America's best-known cereals says fans shouldn't notice much when they take their first bite. WK Kellogg Co announced Thursday, Aug. 6, that it will eliminate artificial colors across its entire cereal portfolio, with production of the new recipes beginning later this year and products arriving on store shelves before year's end. The move comes a full year ahead of the company's original schedule. The transition includes colorful favorites such as Kellogg's Froot Loops and Kellogg's Apple Jacks. Instead…
Midair Scare: Delta Passengers Use Emergency Slides After Flight Turns Back Midair Scare: Delta Passengers Use Emergency Slides After Flight Turns Back
Midair Scare: Delta Passengers Use Emergency Slides After Flight Turns Back A Delta passenger plane was forced to turn around shortly after takeoff before passengers made an emergency exit from the aircraft. Delta Flight 2204 bound for Florida returned safely to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday, Aug. 8, after smoke was reported in the cockpit, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.  The Boeing 757-200 had been headed from Atlanta to Orlando, Florida, when the problem developed. The FAA said the aircraft returned to Atlanta at about 8 a.m. Passengers then evacuated using emergency slides onto a taxiway. The agency is inve…