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Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty
Family Pleads For Help As Massive Search For Missing UMD Student Dilan Ashar Comes Up Empty A Maryland family just wants their son home. The search for 22-year-old University of Maryland student Dilan Shaan Ashar intensified on Saturday, Oct. 3, after campus police released new surveillance images that dramatically changed the timeline of his disappearance. Ashar was last seen on camera at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Terrapin Trail Garage on the UMD campus in College Park, according to the University of Maryland Police Department. Dilan Shaan Ashar. University of Maryland Police Police have classified Ashar as a critical missing student and are askin…

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Rescuers Couldn't Reach Buried Worker From Above, So They Went Through The House (Updated) For more than three hours, a construction worker was buried in Maryland with rescuers digging toward him from two directions. The race to free him finally ended around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, when crews pulled the worker from a collapsed trench outside a home on Falls Bridge Lane in Potomac. Getting him out took more than 65 rescuers, a vacuum truck, buckets and shovels, a hole punched through a basement wall, and a painstaking operation designed to make sure the ground did not come crashing down again. The technical rescue in Montgomery County. Twitter/@mcfrsPIO The worker h…

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'Justice For Khloe': Suspect Captured Hours After Maryland March For Murdered 12-Year-Old 'Justice For Khloe': Suspect Captured Hours After Maryland March For Murdered 12-Year-Old 'Justice For Khloe': Suspect Captured Hours After Maryland March For Murdered 12-Year-Old
'Justice For Khloe': Suspect Captured Hours After Maryland March For Murdered 12-Year-Old The signs demanded justice for Khloe. Less than 24 hours after family, friends and neighbors filled a Maryland street calling for answers in the murder of 12-year-old Khloe Ishway, detectives made an arrest. Baltimore Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6 that 23-year-old Tyree Reynolds had been taken into custody in connection with the fatal shooting that killed Khloe and wounded four others on Friday, Oct. 3. Hours after Baltimore walked for 12-year-old Khloe Ishway, police arrested a suspect in her murder. Baltimore Police Department via Facebook The arrest came hours after member…

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Springfield Man, 93, Dies Days After His Crash Injuries In Burke Were Downgraded: Police Springfield Man, 93, Dies Days After His Crash Injuries In Burke Were Downgraded: Police Springfield Man, 93, Dies Days After His Crash Injuries In Burke Were Downgraded: Police
Springfield Man, 93, Dies Days After His Crash Injuries In Burke Were Downgraded: Police A 93-year-old Virginia man has died days after being hospitalized with what were initially believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Springfield resident Gerald Brook has been identified by investigators with the Fairfax County Police Department as the victim in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend in Burke. Investigators say that shortly before 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, Brook was a passenger in a 2010 Nissan Altima heading north on Fairfax County Parkway approaching Burke Lake Road when the Nissan was struck by a 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Brook was initially taken to an area hospital wi…

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Fake Babysitting Job Became Bloody Kidnapping Plot To Silence DC Rape Accuser, Feds Say Fake Babysitting Job Became Bloody Kidnapping Plot To Silence DC Rape Accuser, Feds Say Fake Babysitting Job Became Bloody Kidnapping Plot To Silence DC Rape Accuser, Feds Say
Fake Babysitting Job Became Bloody Kidnapping Plot To Silence DC Rape Accuser, Feds Say The babysitting job never existed. It was bait, federal prosecutors say, used to lure two women into a DC basement where they were stabbed, bound with duct tape, and kidnapped in a plot designed to keep one of them from testifying in a rape case against Cierra Charity Lee's boyfriend. Now, the 21-year-old District resident will spend more than eight years in federal prison for her role in the October 2025 attack. Lee was sentenced on Tuesday, Oct. 6, to 102 months behind bars after pleading guilty to kidnapping and armed robbery, according to the US Attorney's Office. The setup started wi…

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Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns
Trump's Baltimore County Visit Could Snarl Tuesday Commute For Maryland Riders, MTA Warns Maryland commuters could face delays and detours on Tuesday as President Donald Trump heads to Baltimore County. The Maryland Transit Administration issued a service advisory on Monday, Oct. 5, warning riders on Commuter Bus Route 411T to prepare for increased security and traffic around Tradepoint Atlantic during Trump's visit. Customers could see delays and possible route diversions throughout Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the agency. The 411T connects Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point with Essex, Golden Ring and White Marsh. MTA encouraged riders to allow extra travel time and chec…

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Virginia Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…

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Did You Touch This Kitten? Maryland Officials Issue Rabies Warning Near Virginia Border Did You Touch This Kitten? Maryland Officials Issue Rabies Warning Near Virginia Border Did You Touch This Kitten? Maryland Officials Issue Rabies Warning Near Virginia Border
Did You Touch This Kitten? Maryland Officials Issue Rabies Warning Near Virginia Border A tiny stray kitten is behind a big health warning in Maryland. A 6- to 7-week-old kitten found near Loys Station Park in Rocky Ridge tested positive for rabies on Friday, Oct. 2, prompting Frederick County health officials to search for anyone who may have come into contact with it. The black-and-white tuxedo kitten, which had a white mark on its head, was collected by Frederick County Animal Control on Thursday, Oct. 1. It had been showing aggressive behavior, a common symptom of rabies in cats, health officials said. Now, officials want to hear from anyone who may have had contact with…

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Maryland's Bridges, Tunnels, BWI Have A New Top Cop: Meet Col. Nicholas Augustine Maryland's Bridges, Tunnels, BWI Have A New Top Cop: Meet Col. Nicholas Augustine Maryland's Bridges, Tunnels, BWI Have A New Top Cop: Meet Col. Nicholas Augustine
Maryland's Bridges, Tunnels, BWI Have A New Top Cop: Meet Col. Nicholas Augustine A longtime Maryland law enforcement veteran has officially started a new chapter at the top. Col. Nicholas Augustine was formally sworn in as chief of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police during a small ceremony at the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County on Friday morning, Oct. 2, the agency announced. The ceremony came after Augustine wrapped up a 24-year career with the Montgomery County Department of Police, where he rose through the ranks to assistant chief before leaving the department this week. Augustine began his law enforcement career with the Maryland-National Capital P…

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Hit-Run Driver Apprehended After Maryland Coach, Ump Left To Die In Crosswalk, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Apprehended After Maryland Coach, Ump Left To Die In Crosswalk, Police Say Hit-Run Driver Apprehended After Maryland Coach, Ump Left To Die In Crosswalk, Police Say
Hit-Run Driver Apprehended After Maryland Coach, Ump Left To Die In Crosswalk, Police Say The search for the driver who left a beloved Maryland coach and umpire dying in a crosswalk has ended with an arrest. Michael Garner Hilliard, 56, of Severna Park, has been identified as the suspect in the fatal hit-and-run that killed 54-year-old Steven Joseph Reynolds over the weekend, Anne Arundel County Police announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Hilliard is being held without bail, according to the department. The arrest comes three days after Reynolds was struck at approximately 10:25 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, while crossing northbound Ritchie Highway at Magothy Bridge Road in Severna Park.…

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WATCH: Rescuers Race To Free Worker Buried In Maryland Trench Collapse (DEVELOPING) WATCH: Rescuers Race To Free Worker Buried In Maryland Trench Collapse (DEVELOPING) WATCH: Rescuers Race To Free Worker Buried In Maryland Trench Collapse (DEVELOPING)
Watch: Rescuers Race To Free Worker Buried In Maryland Trench Collapse (Developing) A painstaking rescue is unfolding in Maryland after a worker was swallowed by collapsing dirt while working beside a home. More than 65 rescue workers were called to Falls Bridge Lane in Potomac on Tuesday, Oct. 6, working to free the trapped worker after the trench collapsed at approximately 3:20 p.m., according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer. The worker had been waterproofing a single-family home when the dirt suddenly gave way, initially burying him up to his armpits. His coworkers called 911 and managed to clear some of the dirt away from hi…

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Former CIA Official Admits $194M Fraud Scheme After 298 Gold Bars Found At Virginia Home: Feds Former CIA Official Admits $194M Fraud Scheme After 298 Gold Bars Found At Virginia Home: Feds Former CIA Official Admits $194M Fraud Scheme After 298 Gold Bars Found At Virginia Home: Feds
Former CIA Official Admits $194M Fraud Scheme After 298 Gold Bars Found At Virginia Home: Feds David Rush's golden run came crashing down in Virginia. The 49-year-old Ashburn man and former CIA officer pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 6 to orchestrating a staggering fraud scheme that siphoned approximately $194 million from the federal government, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Rush wasn't some outsider trying to crack the system. He was inside it. Federal prosecutors say Rush held a senior executive-level government position, complete with a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance. He got there, in part, by lyin…

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Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football'
Eagles Legend Lane Johnson Suddenly Retires: 'Time To Say Goodbye To Football' Philadelphia Eagles legend Lane Johnson is walking away from football after 14 seasons, two Super Bowl championships, and nearly a decade and a half protecting the Birds' quarterbacks. Johnson, 36, announced his retirement from the NFL in a statement posted to X on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 6, saying his priorities have shifted toward his family and mental health. "Philadelphia. You truly are the City of Brotherly Love. The best fans and the most prideful city in the entire world," Johnson wrote. The six-time Pro Bowl and two-time All-Pro right tackle said he had hoped to return for one fina…

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Morning Ride Turns Deadly For Harley Rider, 26, In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff Morning Ride Turns Deadly For Harley Rider, 26, In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff Morning Ride Turns Deadly For Harley Rider, 26, In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff
Morning Ride Turns Deadly For Harley Rider, 26, In Maryland Crash With Mustang: Sheriff Treyquan Johnson never made it home from an early-morning ride in Maryland. The 26-year-old Pocomoke City-area man was riding a Harley-Davidson when he and the driver of a Ford Mustang crashed shortly before 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the area of Old Virginia Road and Ocean Highway. By the time first responders arrived, there was nothing they could do for Johnson, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver escaped serious injury and was checked out without being taken to a hospital, according to the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. Now investigators are trying to piece to…

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Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites
Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Looney Tunes for a new Halloween collection featuring the classic cartoon characters. The doughnut chain unveiled the limited-time Looney Tunes Halloween Collection in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The treats will debut at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The lineup marks the first time the iconic animation franchise has appeared on Krispy Kreme doughnuts. "Looney Tunes characters have entertained generations of fans with their fun, laughter, and mischief, making them a perfect match for Krispy Kreme this Halloween," said…

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AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get
AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T customers could soon start receiving money from a $177 million settlement over two massive data breaches. A federal judge granted final approval to the agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the settlement's website. The deal resolves class-action lawsuits over breaches that exposed personal information belonging to millions of current and former AT&T customers. US District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas also approved $59 million in legal fees for attorneys who negotiated the deal, Reuters reported. The court's final approval order said nearly 5 million clai…

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New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats
New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats Dunkin' is assembling the Avengers for a new collaboration with Marvel Studios. The coffee chain announced the limited-time lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The drinks, donuts, and collectibles will be available at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, while supplies last. Dunkin's promotion comes ahead of "Avengers: Doomsday," which will debut in theaters on Friday, Dec. 18. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, and several other Marvel actors. The launch comes shortly after Dunkin' rolled out its Halloween menu on …

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Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know
Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know More than 41,000 Ford SUVs and trucks are being recalled because a headlight problem can cause several exterior lights to dim or stop working. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 41,748 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Expedition SUVs and F-Series Super Duty trucks. The headlight assemblies may contain LED chips that were contaminated at a supplier's manufacturing facility. Depending on the vehicle and headlight type, the problem can caus…

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Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned
Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites
Krispy Kreme's New Halloween Doughnut Lineup Features Looney Tunes Favorites Krispy Kreme is teaming up with Looney Tunes for a new Halloween collection featuring the classic cartoon characters. The doughnut chain unveiled the limited-time Looney Tunes Halloween Collection in a news release on Monday, Oct. 5. The treats will debut at participating shops nationwide on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The lineup marks the first time the iconic animation franchise has appeared on Krispy Kreme doughnuts. "Looney Tunes characters have entertained generations of fans with their fun, laughter, and mischief, making them a perfect match for Krispy Kreme this Halloween," said…

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AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get
AT&T's $177M Data Breach Settlement Approved: How Much Customers Could Get AT&T customers could soon start receiving money from a $177 million settlement over two massive data breaches. A federal judge granted final approval to the agreement on Friday, Oct. 2, according to the settlement's website. The deal resolves class-action lawsuits over breaches that exposed personal information belonging to millions of current and former AT&T customers. US District Judge Sidney Fitzwater in Dallas also approved $59 million in legal fees for attorneys who negotiated the deal, Reuters reported. The court's final approval order said nearly 5 million clai…

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New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats
New Dunkin' Menu Features 'Avengers'-Inspired Drinks, Treats Dunkin' is assembling the Avengers for a new collaboration with Marvel Studios. The coffee chain announced the limited-time lineup on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The drinks, donuts, and collectibles will be available at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4, while supplies last. Dunkin's promotion comes ahead of "Avengers: Doomsday," which will debut in theaters on Friday, Dec. 18. The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Pedro Pascal, and several other Marvel actors. The launch comes shortly after Dunkin' rolled out its Halloween menu on …

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Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know
Headlights May Go Dark In Ford's Latest Recall: What To Know More than 41,000 Ford SUVs and trucks are being recalled because a headlight problem can cause several exterior lights to dim or stop working. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 41,748 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The affected vehicles include certain 2025 through 2027 Expedition SUVs and F-Series Super Duty trucks. The headlight assemblies may contain LED chips that were contaminated at a supplier's manufacturing facility. Depending on the vehicle and headlight type, the problem can caus…

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Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned
Sheetz, Wawa Fall In Convenience Store Rankings As New No. 1 Crowned Sheetz and Wawa have slipped in the rankings of the nation's best convenience stores for customer satisfaction, according to a new study. The American Customer Satisfaction Index released its 2026 Convenience Store Study on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Midwest-based chain Meijer ranked No. 1 nationwide with a score of 82 out of 100, up 5% from 2025. Sheetz and Wawa finished in a three-way tie with QuikTrip with scores of 80. Sheetz and Wawa each fell 2% from 2025, when they both scored 82. Kwik Trip, which led the industry in 2025 with a score of 84, dropped 6% to 79. Murphy USA, a gas stati…

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Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US
Early Flu Concerns Grow As Activity Climbs Across Parts Of US Flu activity is picking up as fall gets underway, putting this year’s protection timing in focus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says flu activity remains low nationally but is increasing. Its FluView report for the week ending Saturday, Sept. 26, provides a snapshot of that trend. Clinical laboratories reported that 3.4 percent of tested respiratory specimens were positive for influenza. Flu diagnoses accounted for 0.4 percent of emergency department visits in a separate surveillance system. Those figures show flu is circulating, but they do not establish that a widespread…

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McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy
McDonald's Rolls Out Automated Employees: Meet Archy McDonald’s is giving its drive-thru a new voice, and customers may notice a change before they reach the pickup window. The chain is testing Archy, an artificial intelligence ordering assistant, as part of a broader technology push, according to multiple reports. The system takes orders in English and Spanish and works with ArchIQ, McDonald’s AI-powered restaurant operating platform. McDonald’s told Moneywise, in a report published by Yahoo Finance, that Archy was getting orders right more than 90 percent of the time. The company said the goal is to give employees more time to help customer…

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Oprah-Backed Restaurant Closes Fairfax County Location Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Oprah-Backed Restaurant Closes Fairfax County Location Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Oprah-Backed Restaurant Closes Fairfax County Location Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Oprah-Backed Restaurant Closes Fairfax County Location Amid Chapter 11 Bankruptcy True Food Kitchen has permanently closed 12 restaurants across the country as the Oprah Winfrey-backed chain goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to published reports. The closures include locations in Hackensack and Edison, New Jersey; Garden City, New York; and Reston, Virginia, Fox News reports. True Food Kitchen and certain affiliates filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, according to a message shared with employees. As part of the bankruptcy process, the company closed…

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Eva Marie Saint Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Star Leaves Decades Of Classics Eva Marie Saint Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Star Leaves Decades Of Classics Eva Marie Saint Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Star Leaves Decades Of Classics
Eva Marie Saint Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Star Leaves Decades Of Classics Eva Marie Saint, whose career connected Hollywood’s golden age with generations of moviegoers, has died. The Oscar-winning actress and Newark, New Jersey, native died Tuesday, Oct. 6, at her Los Angeles home. She was 102. Saint became a screen star with her first feature film, “On the Waterfront,” opposite Marlon Brando in 1954. Her portrayal of Edie Doyle earned her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Five years later, she played Eve Kendall opposite Cary Grant in Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest,” securing another enduring place in movie history. Her career stretched ac…

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Freddie Jackson Dies: Singer Known For Hits 'Rock Me Tonight,' 'You Are My Lady' Freddie Jackson Dies: Singer Known For Hits 'Rock Me Tonight,' 'You Are My Lady' Freddie Jackson Dies: Singer Known For Hits 'Rock Me Tonight,' 'You Are My Lady'
Freddie Jackson Dies: Singer Known For Hits 'Rock Me Tonight,' 'You Are My Lady' Freddie Jackson, whose romantic ballads helped define an era of R&B, has died just days after celebrating his birthday. The Manhattan-born singer died Monday, Oct. 5, at 69, according to his family’s statement on his official Instagram account. His birthday post celebrated his 69th birthday. Jackson was best known for hits including “Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)” and “You Are My Lady.” His family did not disclose a cause of death. Jackson had publicly shared a kidney disease diagnosis in 2024. “Freddie was more than a legendary voice,” the statement said. “He was a kind, gener…

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