Swimmer Fights For Life After Violent Shark Attack In Florida Caught On Camera Swimmer Fights For Life After Violent Shark Attack In Florida Caught On Camera
Swimmer Fights For Life After Violent Shark Attack In Florida Caught On Camera A brief break in the water turned into a fight for survival. A US Navy civilian employee was critically injured in a shark attack on Monday, June 8, while swimming near a marina at Naval Support Activity Panama City in Florida, according to multiple reports, including NBC News. The attack happened around 11:45 a.m. at the base’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation Marina. The man, who has not been publicly identified, is in his late 20s and works at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, according to People. Emergency crews were first called for a possible drowning, but respon…
AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals
AI Is Entering Many Americans' Romantic Lives, New Research Reveals AI is no longer staying neatly inside the workday. A new survey from Vantage Point Counseling found that 53.95 percent of US adults surveyed said they have some kind of relationship with an AI system. The same study found that 28.16 percent reported having had at least one intimate or romantic relationship with AI. The survey included 1,012 adults living in the United States. Vantage Point Counseling said the responses were census-balanced through SurveyMonkey Audience and carried a margin of error of 3.08 percent at a 95 percent confidence level. ChatGPT was the top AI platform adults re…
Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit DMV Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit DMV Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing
Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit DMV Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing Heat and humidity are building across the Northeast, and storms are set to follow. Wednesday, June 10, will be partly sunny, warmer, and more humid across much of the Northeast, with showers and thunderstorms possible, especially during the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Any storms on Wednesday could produce strong to locally damaging wind gusts, the National Weather Service said. A look at areas where severe thunderstorms are most likely …
Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research
Troubling Shift In How Long Americans Are Living Revealed In New Research 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 …
VA Leads Nation In Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why VA Leads Nation In Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why
VA Leads Nation In Highest Income Rankings, New Study Says: Here's Why Workers in many Northeast states earn some of the highest incomes in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the States Where People Have the Highest Income on Tuesday, June 2. The personal finance website compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on the average annual income of the top 5% and bottom 20% of earners, along with the median annual income for all residents. The report adjusted income figures for cost of living and examined how earnings compare across different income groups. "The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States …
Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book Think AI is Taking Your Job? Don’t Buy This Book
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…
New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving
New Map Reveals States Americans Are Moving To, Leaving A new map is putting America’s moving patterns in sharp focus. The Tax Foundation analyzed newly released IRS migration data showing where taxpayers moved between 2022 and 2023, using returns filed in calendar years 2022 and 2023. The data shows continued movement toward the South and Sun Belt, with major gains for states including Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Texas gained the most income tax filers from interstate migration, with 56,473, followed by Florida at 55,349, North Carolina at 39,118, South Carolina at 29,214, and Tennessee at 24,104, according t…
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds
Ideal Number Of Hours For A Good Night's Sleep May Come As A Surprise, New Study Finds A better night’s rest may come down to a narrower window than many people think. A sweeping study published in Nature found that the smallest biological age gaps were observed among people who reported sleeping between 6.4 and 7.8 hours per night. That works out to about 6 hours, 24 minutes to 7 hours, 48 minutes. The study analyzed sleep and health data from roughly 500,000 UK Biobank participants between ages 37 and 84. Researchers used 23 biological aging clocks derived from imaging, plasma protein, and metabolomics data to study how sleep duration aligned with aging patterns acro…
Suspected Drug Deal Ends In Fiery Fatal Five-Vehicle Crash After Driver Flees Deputies: Sheriff Suspected Drug Deal Ends In Fiery Fatal Five-Vehicle Crash After Driver Flees Deputies: Sheriff
Suspected Drug Deal Ends In Fiery Fatal Five-Vehicle Crash After Driver Flees Deputies: Sheriff Ninety-six seconds. That's how long it took a drug deal to turn into a fiery, fatal, five-vehicle crash in Northern Maryland on Tuesday afternoon. Early in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 9, deputies from the Harford County Sheriff's Office assigned to the Crime Suppression Unit observed a hand-to-hand drug deal in the area of Meadowood Drive in Edgewood, which set off a series of events that led to a fatal crash. According to Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler, deputies attempted to stop the suspect, who has not been identified pending notification of his family, but he attempted to flee. The driver …
6-Year-Old's Screams Stop Men Trying To Lure 4-Year-Old Sister With Candy In Virginia (VIDEO) 6-Year-Old's Screams Stop Men Trying To Lure 4-Year-Old Sister With Candy In Virginia (VIDEO)
6-Year-Old's Screams Stop Men Trying To Lure 4-Year-Old Sister With Candy In Virginia (Video) A 4-year-old girl has her older sister to thank after nearly being lured away by two men offering candy in Northern Virginia. The Manassas City Police Department released body cam footage of an attempted abduction in the 9500 block of Dean Park Lane on Sunday, June 7. Shortly before 9 p.m. on the night of the attempted abduction, a mother reported that two men tried to lure her 4-year-old daughter before her 6-year-old sister intervened. Police say the girl witnessed the interaction and began screaming for her mother, sending both men scurrying away. The mother quickly gathered her childr…
Former CMX Theater Reopens In Northern Virginia With $5 Movies, In-Seat Dining, D-BOX Former CMX Theater Reopens In Northern Virginia With $5 Movies, In-Seat Dining, D-BOX
Former CMX Theater Reopens In Northern Virginia With $5 Movies, In-Seat Dining, D-box Moviegoers in Northern Virginia have a new reason to skip the couch. The former CMX Village 14 Cinemas at the Village at Leesburg officially celebrated its grand opening Tuesday as Phoenix Theatres Entertainment, bringing $5 movie Tuesdays, luxury recliners, in-seat food delivery, upgraded premium screens, and a full-service bar to one of Loudoun County's largest theaters. The 63,654-square-foot theater at 1600 Village Market Blvd. SE features 14 screens, including Phoenix Theatres Experience (PTX) auditoriums equipped with laser projection, oversized screens, immersive sound, and luxury re…
Driver Trapped In Mangled Car After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Virginia During Rush Hour Driver Trapped In Mangled Car After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Virginia During Rush Hour
Driver Trapped In Mangled Car After Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Virginia During Rush Hour A driver had to be freed from a heavily damaged vehicle after a multi-car crash clogged I-95 near the I-395 split during Tuesday's evening commute. The wreck happened shortly after 5 p.m. on June 9 in the southbound lanes near Springfield, where emergency crews arrived to find several vehicles involved and one person trapped inside a black sedan. Photos from the scene showed the car with extensive damage as firefighters worked around the wreckage on one of the busiest stretches of highway in Northern Virginia. The trapped driver was removed from the vehicle and taken to a hospital for trea…
Stepson Indicted In Death Of 79-Year-Old Man Who Died Weeks After Maryland Beating, Police Say Stepson Indicted In Death Of 79-Year-Old Man Who Died Weeks After Maryland Beating, Police Say
Stepson Indicted In Death Of 79-Year-Old Man Who Died Weeks After Maryland Beating, Police Say A Maryland man is now facing a murder charge after his 79-year-old stepfather died nearly three weeks after an alleged assault left him unconscious inside their home. Delvin Graham, 47, of Oxon Hill, was indicted this month in the death of James Venable after the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the case a homicide, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. The case began on Friday, April 3, when officers were called to a home on Fenwood Avenue for a reported dispute. When they arrived, they found Venable unresponsive and suffering from traumatic injuries. Polic…
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In
Here's Timing For Rounds Of Strong Storms As Hot, Humid Stretch Moves In A quiet start to the week will not hold for long. The shift will affect New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Click here for a new, updated story - Severe Storm Rounds Will Hit Northeast Fueled By Heat, Humidity: Here's Timing Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, as heat and humidity build ahead of an approaching cold front, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says a surge of hot, moist air will spread across the eastern US this week, bringing summe…
Driver Found Asleep After Launching Officer Over Cruiser On B-W Parkway Gets Prison Time: Feds Driver Found Asleep After Launching Officer Over Cruiser On B-W Parkway Gets Prison Time: Feds
Driver Found Asleep After Launching Officer Over Cruiser On B-W Parkway Gets Prison Time: Feds A Maryland man who sent a US Park Police officer flying over a patrol cruiser during a violent crash on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway is headed to federal prison. Moments later, investigators say, he was found asleep behind the wheel. Khoran Newell, 43, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 9, to one year in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the December 2025 crash, according to federal prosecutors. The incident unfolded in the early morning hours of Saturday, Dec. 27, on the northbound side of the B-W Parkway. A US Park Police officer was conducting a traffic stop with hi…
The Trippy Wizard Has Fallen: Deputies Find 1,726 Branded Bags In Bizarre Drug Bust: Sheriff The Trippy Wizard Has Fallen: Deputies Find 1,726 Branded Bags In Bizarre Drug Bust: Sheriff
The Trippy Wizard Has Fallen: Deputies Find 1,726 Branded Bags In Bizarre Drug Bust: Sheriff The Trippy Wizard's magical journey reportedly came to an abrupt stop in a Maryland car wash parking lot. Deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff's Office were called to Solomon's Car Wash in the 14000 block of H.G. Trueman Road to investigate a suspicious vehicle sitting in the parking lot with the engine running and the driver asleep at the wheel. That's when they made their first curious discovery. There was blood on the ground near the vehicle. Bloody napkins were scattered nearby. Then deputies woke up 36-year-old Lusby resident Christopher William Walls. Deputies said the man had …
NASA Names VA Native To Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts NASA Names VA Native To Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts
NASA Names VA Native To Artemis III Crew: Meet The Astronauts The next chapter of NASA's return to the moon has its latest crew. NASA revealed the four astronauts who will fly in the Artemis III mission on Tuesday, June 9. In 2027, the crew will go into low Earth orbit to test spacecraft docking operations with lunar lander systems being developed by Blue Origin and SpaceX. The tests are considered essential for Artemis IV, NASA's first planned crewed mission to the moon's South Pole in 2028. "Artemis III will demonstrate the power of American innovation and international partnership as we test complex rendezvous and docking operations and advan…
Italian National Shot By CIA Officer After Drunken Gate Crash In Virginia Pleads Guilty: DOJ Italian National Shot By CIA Officer After Drunken Gate Crash In Virginia Pleads Guilty: DOJ
Italian National Shot By CIA Officer After Drunken Gate Crash In Virginia Pleads Guilty: DOJ The Italian national who drove drunk and sped at cops outside a CIA headquarters in Virginia may be about to spend time in an American prison.  Monia Spadaro, who already had multiple DUIs on her record, pleaded guilty to disregarding a signal from a law enforcement officer and driving under the influence of alcohol after an incident in Fairfax County last year, federal authorities announced on Tuesday, June 9. The early-morning incident happened just after 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, when Spadaro’s gray Toyota Corolla entered the outbound lane of the CIA’s Langley campus in M…
Drunk, Unlicensed Teen Who Killed 88-Year-Old Passenger In Near VA Border Crash Pleads Guilty Drunk, Unlicensed Teen Who Killed 88-Year-Old Passenger In Near VA Border Crash Pleads Guilty
Drunk, Unlicensed Teen Who Killed 88-Year-Old Passenger In Near VA Border Crash Pleads Guilty The unlicensed teenage driver who killed 88-year-old Myrtle Gottlieb after blowing through a red light in Maryland is facing more than a decade in prison, authorities announced on Tuesday. Liam Coskun, now 19, pleaded guilty to his role in the fatal crash in May 2025 after he drank, then got behind the wheel of a Jeep Compass he did not have permission to use and slammed into the back of a Toyota in Gaithersburg, according to the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office. Shortly after 8:30 a.m. on May 31, 2025, Coskun was driving without a license when he caused the crash at the int…
'Everything Is So Unknown': Two Maryland Boys Airlifted After Horrific E-Bike Crash 'Everything Is So Unknown': Two Maryland Boys Airlifted After Horrific E-Bike Crash
'Everything Is So Unknown': Two Maryland Boys Airlifted After Horrific E-Bike Crash Two Maryland boys remain hospitalized with serious injuries after a weekend e-bike crash that left both fighting through what family members describe as a long road to recovery. The incident happened near the Laurel Bush area of Abingdon on Sunday, June 7, according to information shared by family members and Harford County emergency responders. Lucas Koehler and his friend Sam were both flown by helicopter to Johns Hopkins following the crash, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to support their families. Their injuries are extensive. Koehler suffered severe facial injuries and …
Explosion At Maryland Wastewater Treatment Plant Leaves Employees Injured (DEVELOPING) Explosion At Maryland Wastewater Treatment Plant Leaves Employees Injured (DEVELOPING)
Explosion At Maryland Wastewater Treatment Plant Leaves Employees Injured (Developing) Two people were injured on Tuesday afternoon in an explosion at the Patapsco Wastewater Treatment Plant in Maryland. An explosion was reported around 1 p.m. on June 9 in the 3500 block of Asiatic Avenue in Baltimore, where two employees suffered burn injuries. No details about either victim were released by the Baltimore City Fire Department. More information is expected to be released around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday at a scheduled news conference. It is unclear what caused the explosion. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more details are released.
Two Men Accused Of Turning Virginia Storm Drain Into Hazardous Waste Dump: Fire Marshal Two Men Accused Of Turning Virginia Storm Drain Into Hazardous Waste Dump: Fire Marshal
Two Men Accused Of Turning Virginia Storm Drain Into Hazardous Waste Dump: Fire Marshal Two men who intentionally discharged petroleum products into stormwater systems in Virginia are facing serious charges following an investigation, authorities announced. Fairfax resident Ahmad Adawi and Alexandria native Suhib Derbas are both facing charges in connection with the illegal dumping of "substantial quantities" of gasoline and motor oil into a storm drain, according to the Arlington County Office of the Fire Marshal. Investigators say that the pair released hazardous substances directly into stormwater drains. "The discharge of petroleum-based products into the storm drainage s…
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go
Big Changes At HersheyPark: What To know Before You Go Two major changes are coming to Hershey this summer, including the retirement of a longtime fan favorite and new parking procedures for visitors. Visitors heading to Hershey this summer will encounter two major changes: the retirement of a longtime Hersheypark attraction and updated parking procedures at Hershey's Chocolate World. Hersheypark announced Tidal Force will permanently close after Sept. 7, ending the water ride's 32-year run. "When a vessel takes its last voyage, we believe it deserves a proper send-off," Hersheypark said in announcing the closure. "After 32 years of making the…
Shot 7 Times, New Dad Among Virginia Officers Facing Long Recovery After Gun Battle Killed K9 Shot 7 Times, New Dad Among Virginia Officers Facing Long Recovery After Gun Battle Killed K9
Shot 7 Times, New Dad Among Virginia Officers Facing Long Recovery After Gun Battle Killed K9 What started as a call for help turned into a nightmare for two Virginia police officers and their families, as their community continues to rally around them during a lengthy recovery. Officer Jacob Clark, 25, was shot seven times during a domestic disturbance call in Chesterfield County on Sunday, May 31, and has received more than 70 units of blood as doctors fight to save his life and aid his recovery. Officer Jacob Wells, 40, was shot twice, with one bullet severing the brachial artery in his right arm and the other grazing his wrist. Both men survived. Both come from law enforcement …
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed'
Top Ref Speaks After US Denies Him Entry Before 2026 World Cup: 'Very Disappointed' A Somali referee who was set to make FIFA World Cup history said his "biggest dream" was shattered after he was denied entry to the US days before the tournament. Omar Abdulkadir Artan spoke about how border officials turned him away at Miami International Airport in an interview with The New York Times on Tuesday, June 9. He was expected to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate a World Cup match before he was sent back to Istanbul. Artan was one of 52 referees and among seven African officials chosen for the World Cup, which will kick off on Thursday, June 11. "I a…
Officer Shot, Armed Trail-Goer Robbed Before Second Gun Battle In Maryland: Police (UPDATED) Officer Shot, Armed Trail-Goer Robbed Before Second Gun Battle In Maryland: Police (UPDATED)
Officer Shot, Armed Trail-Goer Robbed Before Second Gun Battle In Maryland: Police (Updated) New details have been released following a chaotic chain of events that unfolded after a police officer was shot while investigating an indecent exposure along a busy Maryland trail. Shaka Kamara, 38, has been charged with attempted murder after police say he shot an officer in Baltimore County, stole a gun from a trail-goer, and opened fire in Pikesville.  Shortly before 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 7, officers were called to a trail in the 900 block of Milford Mill Road after a man reported he had been riding his bike in the area when Kamara allegedly exposed himself. The complainant left…
Driver Accused Of Causing Catastrophic I-95 Crash That Killed 5 In Stafford Heads To Court Driver Accused Of Causing Catastrophic I-95 Crash That Killed 5 In Stafford Heads To Court
Driver Accused Of Causing Catastrophic I-95 Crash That Killed 5 In Stafford Heads To Court The New York bus driver accused of causing the massive I-95 crash in Stafford County that killed five Massachusetts residents and injured dozens more is scheduled to make court appearances this week after being released from the hospital. Jing S. Dong, 48, of Staten Island, remains in custody at the Rappahannock Regional Jail and is expected to appear in Stafford County General District Court at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, followed by a Stafford County Circuit Court appearance at approximately 9 a.m., according to Virginia State Police. The court hearings mark the latest development in th…
Police Release Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death After Months-Long Investigation Police Release Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death After Months-Long Investigation
Police Release Hulk Hogan's Cause Of Death After Months-Long Investigation A months-long review into the death of one of wrestling’s most recognizable figures has now been closed. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Gene Bollea, died of natural causes, according to a 72-page Clearwater Police Department report cited by multiple reports. Entertainment Weekly reported that Clearwater police released the report on Friday, June 5, and classified the case as an attended natural death with no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. People also reported that police found no criminal wrongdoing and closed the case. Hogan died Thursday, July 24, at his home in Clearwater, Flo…
Woman Injured Saving Dog From Rabid Fox During Maryland Attack, Police Say Woman Injured Saving Dog From Rabid Fox During Maryland Attack, Police Say
Woman Injured Saving Dog From Rabid Fox During Maryland Attack, Police Say A woman suffered minor injuries while protecting her dogs from a rabid fox during an attack in Maryland, police said. The Rockville City Police Department issued a warning Tuesday, June 9, for residents in the Potomac Woods and Horizon Hills communities after confirming the fox was rabid. According to police, the fox attacked a dog and its owner in one encounter and later attacked another dog in a separate incident. An updated statement from the department clarified that the victim was a woman who was hurt while attempting to separate the fox from her dog.  Police said an earlier pub…
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off
Urgent Warning Issued For 1M+ Jeeps That Can Catch Fire Even When Turned Off A fire risk warning has been issued for more than 1 million Jeep vehicles because of a power steering wiring problem that could spark a fire, federal regulators said. Stellantis has recalled 1,076,999 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Thursday, June 4. The recall includes certain 2021 through 2025 Jeep Wrangler SUVs and Gladiator pickups. The vehicles' electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a fire. The risk remains even when the vehicle is parked and the ignition is in the "Off" position. The recall include…
Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System
Federal Probe Targets Philadelphia Police Gun Permit System Federal investigators are scrutinizing how Philadelphia police issue and revoke permits to carry firearms, raising questions about the city's licensing process. Philadelphia police are facing a new federal civil rights investigation over how the department issues and revokes permits to carry firearms, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday, June 9. The investigation will examine whether the Philadelphia Police Department improperly used a "good cause" standard to revoke licenses to carry firearms and whether its practices comply with constitutional protections, according to federa…