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US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination
US Updates Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination The State Department is warning American travelers to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands. The federal government updated its Level 2 travel advisory for the Caribbean destination on Tuesday, July 7. State Department officials renewed their warning about crime and strict ammunition laws in the British Overseas Territory. Most crime occurs in the largest city of Providenciales, and police may have limited resources to investigate cases, according to the advisory. "Tourists should beware of overcharging and scams in tourist areas," the advisory said. …

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Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death
Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death President Donald Trump says one of his closest Senate allies was still pushing hard for a major political fight just hours before Washington learned he was gone. Click here for a new, updated story: Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Trump said on Sunday, July 12, that he spoke by phone with Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham on Saturday evening, July 11, shortly before the South Carolina senator’s sudden death at 71. The president discussed the call during appearances on NBC’s "Meet the Press" and CNN’s "State of the Union." Trump said the call took place in the early…

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Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know A confusing charge after a routine fill-up can look worse than it really is. If a gas station purchase appears twice on a card account, the first thing to check is whether both transactions are pending or whether both have posted. That difference usually decides what to do next. AARP says gas stations often place a temporary pre-authorization hold on a credit or debit card because the pump does not know how much fuel a customer will buy before the sale is complete. The hold can range from $1 to more than $100, depending on the station and card issuer, AARP reported. That hold may appear be…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures
Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies Suddenly: One Of Nation's Leading Political Figures One of Washington's most recognizable power players has died, jolting Capitol Hill and upending a closely watched Senate race. Click here for a new, updated story: Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died on Saturday evening, July 11, after a brief and sudden illness, multiple reports said. He was 71. His office announced the death early Sunday, July 12, in a statement posted on social media. No cause of death was released. Emergency crews responded to a report of cardiac arrest at Graham's Capitol Hill home, according…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Cases Rise: Reports Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Cases Rise: Reports
Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Diarrhea-Causing Parasite Cases Rise: Reports A growing outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasites is now affecting some fast-food orders. Some Taco Bell locations have temporarily stopped serving certain fresh ingredients amid a nationwide rise of cyclosporiasis cases, according to multiple reports, including People and Allrecipes.  The reported menu changes come as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 10, that it has received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states.  Related report: Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States The illness …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Couple Airlifted After Fourth Of July Boat Explosion In Maryland Face Long Road To Recovery Couple Airlifted After Fourth Of July Boat Explosion In Maryland Face Long Road To Recovery
Couple Airlifted After Fourth Of July Boat Explosion In Maryland Face Long Road To Recovery The Fourth of July ended in three helicopter flights for one family. Now, nearly a week after a boat exploded at a Cecil County marina, a Maryland couple is beginning what loved ones describe as a long and painful recovery, with multiple surgeries still ahead after both suffered severe burns and broken bones. Casandra Kirchner and her partner, Dylan Chance, were among seven people aboard a boat that exploded shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, while docked at Schaefer's Canal House in Chesapeake City. Chance's nephew, Cole, was also critically injured. All three were flown to separate h…

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150-Foot Danger Zone Ordered Around Maryland Office Building As Structural Fears Grow 150-Foot Danger Zone Ordered Around Maryland Office Building As Structural Fears Grow
150-Foot Danger Zone Ordered Around Maryland Office Building As Structural Fears Grow The danger zone just got a whole lot bigger. Anne Arundel County officials have expanded the safety perimeter around the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie, warning residents to stay away as concerns over the building's structural stability continue to grow. The new advisory comes days after the 10-story building at 7310 Ritchie Highway was evacuated when part of an underground parking garage shifted during construction. County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that a 150-foot safety perimeter has now been established around the building, based on recommendations from structura…

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Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why
Cancer Cases Could Surge Worldwide, New Report Warns: Here's Why One of the world’s most feared diseases is on track to become an even larger global burden. The World Health Organization said on Wednesday, July 8, that annual cancer cases are projected to rise from an estimated 20.6 million to nearly 35 million by 2050 without urgent action. The warning came in the "WHO Global Status Report on Cancer 2026," developed with the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Cancer is already the second-leading cause of death globally, behind cardiovascular disease, WHO said. It accounts for close to 10 million deaths each year, or more than 26,000 lives eac…

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CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast
CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast A fast-growing summer stomach illness has turned a routine kitchen habit into a timely health question. Daily Voice reported on Friday, July 10, that the CDC had received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states, with 86 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. Data released by the CDC indicates a significant, multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with 843 confirmed cases and over 86 hospitalizations reported across 31 states. CDC Now, the focus is prevention. The CDC says the best way to prevent cyclosporiasis is to avoid food or water that may be contamin…

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18-Time Convicted Felon Found Unconscious On DC Sidewalk With 'Ghost Gun' Gets Prison Time: DOJ 18-Time Convicted Felon Found Unconscious On DC Sidewalk With 'Ghost Gun' Gets Prison Time: DOJ
18-Time Convicted Felon Found Unconscious On DC Sidewalk With 'Ghost Gun' Gets Prison Time: DOJ A convicted felon with 18 prior convictions was found unconscious on a busy DC sidewalk with a loaded, unserialized ghost gun tucked into the back of his waistband, landing him in federal prison. James Fredrick Moore, 52, was sentenced on Friday, July 10, to 27 months behind bars after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm, ammunition, and a privately made "ghost gun" despite being barred from owning weapons. The case began on Sept. 3, 2025, when a witness called 911 after spotting an unconscious man with a gun near the intersection of 1st Street NW and Florida Avenue NW, one of…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Man Vanishes After Boarding Bus Home From New Hampshire, Police Say Maryland Man Vanishes After Boarding Bus Home From New Hampshire, Police Say
Maryland Man Vanishes After Boarding Bus Home From New Hampshire, Police Say Sebastien Christian Beard was supposed to be headed home. Instead, the Maryland man vanished after boarding a bus in New Hampshire, and now police are asking for the public's help finding him. Montgomery County Police detectives are searching for the 26-year-old, who was last seen shortly after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, boarding a bus in Dover, New Hampshire, on his way back to Maryland. Police said Beard has not been seen or heard from since. Beard is described as 6-foot-3 with black hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, gray pants, and a black backpack, and was carrying a s…

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100+ Still Locked Out Of Maryland Office Building Deemed Unsafe After Garage Shift 100+ Still Locked Out Of Maryland Office Building Deemed Unsafe After Garage Shift
100+ Still Locked Out Of Maryland Office Building Deemed Unsafe After Garage Shift Nobody is going back inside. A day after a structural scare forced the evacuation of a 10-story office building in Maryland, officials say Empire Towers remains unsafe to occupy, with engineers still needed before anyone can return. The building in the 7300 block of Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie was evacuated after part of an underground parking garage shifted during construction on Thursday, July 9, prompting about 100 people to leave the building.  No injuries were reported. County officials said on Friday that the Department of Inspections and Permits' chief building inspector ha…

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by Zak Failla