Fast-Moving New Storm With Downpours, 60 MPH Winds Approaches DMV: Timing Fast-Moving New Storm With Downpours, 60 MPH Winds Approaches DMV: Timing
Fast-Moving New Storm With Downpours, 60 MPH Winds Approaches DMV: Timing A stormy end will wrap up an otherwise pleasant weekend. Sunday, June 14, should start mainly sunny across much of NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, MD, and VA, before the next round of showers and thunderstorms arrives later in the day and into the night. The storms will be triggered by a strong cold front, the National Weather Service said. The system is expected to move quickly. Gradual clearing is expected overnight, setting up a mainly sunny and more comfortable day on Monday, June 15. AccuWeather says the severe thunderstorm risk on Sunday will stretch from parts of Georgia and the Carolinas nort…
NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV
NYC Reporter Bill Ritter Reveals Alzheimer's Diagnosis On Air, But He's Staying On TV Bill Ritter's final night at the ABC7 anchor desk came with an emotional Alzheimer's diagnosis — but the longtime New York journalist says viewers have not seen the last of him. Ritter, a fixture on Eyewitness News for decades, announced during Friday's 6 p.m. newscast that he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. The broadcast marked his final night anchoring the program. The 75-year-old said he had already begun scaling back his workload last year, stepping away from the 11 p.m. newscast and later the 5 p.m. broadcast with plans to spend more time with family. Those pl…
Virginia Church Anniversary Becomes Largest Mass Casualty Incident In Chief's 21-Year Career Virginia Church Anniversary Becomes Largest Mass Casualty Incident In Chief's 21-Year Career
Virginia Church Anniversary Becomes Largest Mass Casualty Incident In Chief's 21-Year Career A Virginia church's 20th anniversary celebration became the largest mass casualty incident a veteran fire chief has seen in more than two decades. One worshipper was killed, and 22 others were injured on Friday night when a tent collapsed during severe weather at EastLake Community Church in Bedford County. The collapse happened around 6:45 p.m. during an outdoor service, according to the Bedford County Department of Fire & Rescue. By Saturday afternoon, Moneta Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jeremiah Calhoun said the response was unlike anything he had experienced in more than two dec…
DHS Says Man Arrested Outside Maryland School Dragged Officer, Faces Federal Charges DHS Says Man Arrested Outside Maryland School Dragged Officer, Faces Federal Charges
DHS Says Man Arrested Outside Maryland School Dragged Officer, Faces Federal Charges The controversial ICE arrest outside a Baltimore elementary school that sparked outrage from Maryland leaders is taking another turn. Days after the incident drew national attention, the Department of Homeland Security says the man at the center of the arrest dragged an ICE officer with his vehicle, fled toward the school, and now faces federal charges. The arrest happened on Wednesday, June 11, outside Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in Southeast Baltimore, where federal agents detained two parents during school events, prompting criticism from Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore May…
'To Know Him Was To Know His Warmth': Customers Mourn Beloved Maryland Restaurant Worker 'To Know Him Was To Know His Warmth': Customers Mourn Beloved Maryland Restaurant Worker
'To Know Him Was To Know His Warmth': Customers Mourn Beloved Maryland Restaurant Worker The "unofficial mayor of Downtown Silver Spring" has died. For more than three decades, Jose "Luis" Flores, affectionately known as "El Jefe," was more than a familiar face at Negril on Thayer Avenue. He was part of the neighborhood's daily rhythm. Before offices opened. Before lunch crowds arrived. Before much of Downtown Silver Spring was fully awake, Luis was already there. Construction workers stopped in to grab breakfast. Parking attendants swung by to say hello. Regulars came for patties, sandwiches, and conversation. Some stopped by simply because Luis was there. "To know him was t…
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…
Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed
Trump Reveals Timing For Iran Deal He Says Is Ready To Be Signed A major foreign policy claim is now tied to a very specific deadline. President Donald Trump said that a deal involving Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, June 14, which is also his 80th birthday. "The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Saturday afternoon, June 13, adding that the Strait of Hormuz would be "OPEN TO ALL" after it is signed. Axios reported that the US and Iran, along with Pakistani and Qatari mediators, are expected to hold a virtual meeting on Sunday and electronically sign a memorandum of understanding. The agreement is expec…
This Virginia County Named One Of America's Best Cities For Small Businesses, New Study Finds This Virginia County Named One Of America's Best Cities For Small Businesses, New Study Finds
This Virginia County Named One Of America's Best Cities For Small Businesses, New Study Finds Small businesses in Northern Virginia are doing more than just surviving — they're thriving. A new nationwide study from Acuity Scheduling ranked Arlington as the No. 8 most supportive mid-sized city in the United States for small businesses, placing it among the top communities in the country for local entrepreneurs. The report analyzed more than 200 cities with populations under 400,000, measuring factors including the number of small businesses, customer reviews and ratings, search interest in shopping local, commercial rent costs, and walkability. Arlington stood out with an estimated …
Woman Airlifted After Car Flips Onto Roof In Overnight Suitland Parkway Crash (PHOTOS) Woman Airlifted After Car Flips Onto Roof In Overnight Suitland Parkway Crash (PHOTOS)
Woman Airlifted After Car Flips Onto Roof In Overnight Suitland Parkway Crash (Photos) A woman was flown from the scene by helicopter after a violent rollover crash left a vehicle upside down on Suitland Parkway and shut down part of the highway overnight in Southeast DC. The crash happened around 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, on inbound Suitland Parkway near Sheridan Road SE, according to DC Fire and EMS. By the time first responders arrived, the vehicle was resting on its roof. One woman suffered critical injuries and was airlifted from the scene by helicopter, according to DC Fire and EMS. Single Motor Vehicle Rollover: Inbound Suitland Parkway closest to Sheridan R…
ICE Wants Custody Of Child Sex Abuse Suspect After Maryland Arrest: Feds ICE Wants Custody Of Child Sex Abuse Suspect After Maryland Arrest: Feds
ICE Wants Custody Of Child Sex Abuse Suspect After Maryland Arrest: Feds A man accused of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a child in Maryland was supposed to have been removed from the country years ago. Instead, federal officials say Yerlis Efrain Alvarez-Alvarez remained in the United States after receiving a final deportation order in 2019, living here until a yearlong fugitive investigation ended with his arrest in Bel Air earlier this month. Now ICE wants custody. The 32-year-old Salvadoran national is being held in Harford County after authorities arrested him on Friday, June 5, at a home off South Tollgate Road.  He's charged with three coun…
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…
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture
Dolly Parton Announces Brand-New Business Venture Dolly Parton has found a new way to help fans start their day. The country music icon has launched Cup of Ambition, a new signature coffee brand inspired by her beloved anthem "9 to 5," according to the brand’s website, cupofambition.com. Parton announced the news on social media. The coffee brand is being launched in partnership with Community Coffee. Its first lineup will include Light, Medium, and Dark roasts. The first public pours will be served at Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, which opens Wednesday, June 24, off Exit 22 on I-65 south of Nashville, the Cup of Ambition website says.…
New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch
New UFO Files Include Videos Of 2024, 2025 Sightings In Northeastern US: Watch A new federal release is giving the public another look at unexplained sightings. The Department of War released its third batch of declassified UFO and Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena records on Friday, June 12, via its public UAP portal at war.gov/UFO. The latest release includes 53 documents, 10 images, six videos, and three NASA audio recordings from the CIA, FBI, NASA, and the Department of Defense. The records include several accounts involving orb-like objects, glowing lights, and historical UFO reports. One video, "Orbs Over the Pond," involved an October 2024 sighting at ab…
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
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 …
Gene Shalit Dies: NBC Personality Known For Mustache, Puns, Bow Ties Gene Shalit Dies: NBC Personality Known For Mustache, Puns, Bow Ties
Gene Shalit Dies: NBC Personality Known For Mustache, Puns, Bow Ties A familiar face from morning television, movie reviews, and decades of pop culture has died. Gene Shalit, the longtime NBC "Today" show film and book critic known for his bushy mustache, bright bow ties, wild hair, and pun-filled reviews, died Friday, June 12, NBC News reported. He was 100. His family told NBC News that Shalit died peacefully after what they described as an amazing life. Shalit joined "Today" as a book reviewer in 1970 and became the program’s full-time film and book critic in 1973. He remained on the morning show until retiring in November 2010. For generations of v…
'Slam Frank': Multiethnic Genderqueer Musical About Anne Frank Comes To Broadway 'Slam Frank': Multiethnic Genderqueer Musical About Anne Frank Comes To Broadway
'Slam Frank': Multiethnic Genderqueer Musical About Anne Frank Comes To Broadway Well, this is different. "Slam Frank," a brand-new musical that reimagines the story of Anne Frank, will be premiering Off Broadway this fall at the Orpheum Theater. Producers announced the show on June 12, a date that would have been Frank's 96th birthday and the anniversary of when she received her diary, which was eventually published as "The Diary of Anne Frank." Frank's diary chronicles her Jewish family hiding from the Nazis during the Holocaust. Frank's family was eventually captured and she died at Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp at the age of 15. The musical tells Anne Frank's st…
Fires, Property Damage Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchenware Fires, Property Damage Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchenware
Fires, Property Damage Spark Huge Recall Of Popular Kitchenware More than 86,000 insulated bowls are being recalled after dozens overheated or caught fire in microwaves. HSN issued the recall for about 86,040 Kitchen HQ Thermal Insulated Bowls with detachable hinged lids, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, June 11. Metal springs in the bowls' detachable hinged lids can catch fire when used in the microwave. According to CPSC, HSN has received 30 reports of the insulated bowls smoking, sparking, melting, or catching fire when microwaved. One incident resulted in a fire that caused property damage. The recall covers certai…
Paw-Some Rescue: DC Firefighters Free Tiny Dog Trapped In Metro Escalator (PHOTOS) Paw-Some Rescue: DC Firefighters Free Tiny Dog Trapped In Metro Escalator (PHOTOS)
Paw-Some Rescue: DC Firefighters Free Tiny Dog Trapped In Metro Escalator (Photos) A tiny dog found itself in a big problem at Farragut West Metro Station when its paw became trapped in an escalator, triggering one of the more unusual rescue calls DC firefighters have handled lately. Photos released by DC Fire and EMS show crews heading into the station and down to the platform level, where the small black-and-white pup was stuck and unable to free itself. Then came the happy ending. Firefighters were able to safely rescue the dog and reunite it with its owner, who looked a whole lot less stressed once the ordeal was over. "A small pup found itself in a scary situation …
Maryland Murder Suspect Arrested At Home Weeks After Deadly Shooting: Police Maryland Murder Suspect Arrested At Home Weeks After Deadly Shooting: Police
Maryland Murder Suspect Arrested At Home Weeks After Deadly Shooting: Police A Maryland man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting last month is now facing a murder charge after being taken into custody by police, authorities announced. Dedrick Coates, 36, was arrested without incident on Thursday, June 11, at approximately 12:50 p.m. at a home in the 200 block of South Augusta Avenue, according to the Baltimore Police Department. Members of the Warrant Apprehension Task Force took Coates into custody in connection with the May 5 murder of Musa Witherspoon, police said. The homicide occurred in the 400 block of South Gilmore Street in Southwest Baltimore. Foll…
Bees Swarm United Plane's Wing, Delaying Flight: Video Bees Swarm United Plane's Wing, Delaying Flight: Video
Bees Swarm United Plane's Wing, Delaying Flight: Video A United Airlines flight was briefly delayed after a swarm of bees settled on the plane's wing before takeoff in Cancún, Mexico. A social media user posted videos of the bees resting on the aircraft's right wing on Thursday, June 11. The first video showed ground crews inspecting the plane on the tarmac at Cancún International Airport. The second video showed an aircraft marshaller wearing what appeared to be a beekeeper's hat near the aircraft. "My plane is delayed because 'there are pretty much a bunch of bees on the wing' I'm crying bro lmao 😭," the user wrote. A third video showe…
'We Will NOT Comply': DHS Defies Virginia Mask Ban After Trump DOJ Files Suit 'We Will NOT Comply': DHS Defies Virginia Mask Ban After Trump DOJ Files Suit
'We Will NOT Comply': DHS Defies Virginia Mask Ban After Trump DOJ Files Suit Homeland Security is not waiting for a judge. On Friday, June 12, one day after the Trump administration sued Virginia over its new mask ban for federal agents, DHS made its position blunt: It is not complying. "To be clear: We will NOT comply with (Gov. Abigail Spanberger's) unconstitutional mask ban," the agency posted on Friday morning. The statement escalates an already explosive fight between Virginia and the federal government over masked agents, immigration enforcement, officer safety, and how far a state can go in trying to regulate federal law enforcement inside its borders. …
Win Endless Shrimp For 25 Years At Red Lobster: Here's How Win Endless Shrimp For 25 Years At Red Lobster: Here's How
Win Endless Shrimp For 25 Years At Red Lobster: Here's How Red Lobster is giving one lucky fan the chance to enjoy Endless Shrimp for a quarter-century. The seafood chain announced the sweepstakes in an Instagram post on Wednesday, June 10. One person will win the "Endless Endless Shrimp Card," giving them free Endless Shrimp once a month for the next 25 years. To enter, fans must comment on the post and tag a friend they want to bring to Red Lobster. "Endless just got truly endless," Red Lobster said. "But only for one lucky person." View this post on Instagram Red Lobster brought back Endless…
Woman Killed When Tree Suddenly Falls Onto Trail During Stormy Night In Maryland: Park Police Woman Killed When Tree Suddenly Falls Onto Trail During Stormy Night In Maryland: Park Police
Woman Killed When Tree Suddenly Falls Onto Trail During Stormy Night In Maryland: Park Police A falling tree claimed the life of a Maryland woman who was struck and killed late on Thursday night during what should have been a routine evening stroll, according to Park Police. Shortly after 9 p.m. on June 11, first responders were called to a stretch of the Matthew Henson Trail in Silver Spring, where there were reports of a person hit by a felled tree as wicked storms rolled through the region. Upon arrival, first responders found the woman — who has not been identified — suffering from critical injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.e "Our thoughts and condolences are with …
2 Kids Selling Lemonade Robbed At Gunpoint In Broad Daylight: 'It's Horrific' 2 Kids Selling Lemonade Robbed At Gunpoint In Broad Daylight: 'It's Horrific'
2 Kids Selling Lemonade Robbed At Gunpoint In Broad Daylight: 'It's Horrific' A pair of children trying to earn extra money from a lemonade stand were robbed at gunpoint in broad daylight in Boston, police said. An 11-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy were running the stand on West Ninth Street in South Boston when two juvenile suspects approached them around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, according to Boston police. The children told police the suspects asked whether they accepted Apple Pay. Before they could answer, one suspect lifted his shirt and displayed a black firearm tucked into his waistband, police said. The girl pleaded with the suspects to leave the…
10 Children Choke On Popular Toy, Triggering Huge Recall 10 Children Choke On Popular Toy, Triggering Huge Recall
10 Children Choke On Popular Toy, Triggering Huge Recall A popular baby teething toy is being recalled after several children choked or suffered respiratory distress. ChilanTech issued the recall for about 24,400 LiKee Pull String Teething Toys, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 11. The recalled toys violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than allowed. The strings can reach the back of a child's throat and become lodged, creating a serious and deadly choking hazard. The company has received 10 reports of the toy's strings reaching the back of a child'…
Maryland Man Assaulted Woman, Then Stalked Second For Months After Releases: State Police Maryland Man Assaulted Woman, Then Stalked Second For Months After Releases: State Police
Maryland Man Assaulted Woman, Then Stalked Second For Months After Releases: State Police A Maryland man accused of sexually assaulting a new neighbor before being released is back behind bars after allegedly stalking another woman for months, according to state police. North East resident Edward Jackson Bunn, 53, was arrested this week following a series of alleged assaults in Cecil County involving two women he terrorized — even after being temporarily locked up. Investigators say Bunn was first arrested in Cecil County on Friday, May 8, after a woman in North East reported being sexually assaulted in an apartment building. Following an investigation by the Maryland State Pol…
Suspect Sought After 2-Year-Old Boy Shot Inside DC Apartment Building (VIDEO) Suspect Sought After 2-Year-Old Boy Shot Inside DC Apartment Building (VIDEO)
Suspect Sought After 2-Year-Old Boy Shot Inside DC Apartment Building (Video) A 2-year-old boy was struck by gunfire inside a Northeast DC apartment building after a suspect opened fire and walked away before police arrived, authorities said. The shooting happened around 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10, on the 1700 block of Benning Road NE, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. When officers arrived, they found the toddler suffering from a graze wound. DC Fire and EMS transported the child to a local hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. The shooter was already gone. Now, investigators are asking for the public's help in iden…
Ghost Gun Found After Maryland Man's Police Chase Ends In Crash In Delaware, Troopers Say Ghost Gun Found After Maryland Man's Police Chase Ends In Crash In Delaware, Troopers Say
Ghost Gun Found After Maryland Man's Police Chase Ends In Crash In Delaware, Troopers Say A Maryland man was part of a wild pursuit across state lines and now faces a host of weapons charges, according to Delaware State Police. Marydel native Gary Graham, Jr., 40, is at the center of a curious case that involved troopers and ended with him hospitalized after he attempted to avoid his arrest during what would have been a simple traffic violation. Police say Graham's problems started with something routine. Around 6:45 p.m. on Friday, June 5, a trooper spotted his Mitsubishi Lancer with a registration violation in Kent County. What should have been a traffic stop quickly escalat…
Search Near US-Mexico Border Follows Chilling Tip In Nancy Guthrie Case Search Near US-Mexico Border Follows Chilling Tip In Nancy Guthrie Case
Search Near Us-mexico Border Follows Chilling Tip In Nancy Guthrie Case A new search has opened another painful chapter in a case that has already dragged on for months. A search group in Nogales, Mexico, just across the border from Arizona, received an anonymous tip claiming Nancy Guthrie, the missing 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, may have been buried in the Mariposa area west of the city, El Imparcial reported Thursday, June 11. Ramona Guadalupe Ayala Ortiz, leader of the Buscando Corazones collective, told the outlet, based in Mexico, that the group received an anonymous call saying Guthrie’s remains were in a grave along a st…
Police Search For Honda CR-V Missing Front Grille In Fatal Virginia Hit-And-Run Police Search For Honda CR-V Missing Front Grille In Fatal Virginia Hit-And-Run
Police Search For Honda Cr-v Missing Front Grille In Fatal Virginia Hit-And-Run Virginia police are asking a simple question: Does anyone recognize this SUV? Four days after a hit-and-run left 55-year-old Stephanie Coulter dead in the roadway, investigators released an image of the vehicle they believe struck her before the driver fled. The clue they're focusing on is hard to miss. Police say the SUV is believed to be a dark blue 2016-2019 Honda CR-V missing its front grille. Now they're hoping somebody has seen it. Coulter, an Arlington resident, was killed around 1:22 a.m. on Monday, June 8, when she was struck near Columbia Pike and South Thomas Street, according…
Trapped Driver Cut From SUV After Vehicles Plunge Into Woods Off Maryland Bypass (PHOTOS) Trapped Driver Cut From SUV After Vehicles Plunge Into Woods Off Maryland Bypass (PHOTOS)
Trapped Driver Cut From SUV After Vehicles Plunge Into Woods Off Maryland Bypass (Photos) A driver had to be rescued from a wrecked SUV after a crash sent two vehicles careening down an embankment and into the woods in Maryland on Friday morning. The crash was reported shortly before 9 a.m. on June 12 at the intersection of the Bel Air Bypass (US-1) and Water Tower Way, according to Harford County Fire & EMS and the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company. When first responders arrived, they found two vehicles down an embankment in a wooded area, including one resting on its side. One person was trapped inside a vehicle. John Gallagher, BAVFC Rescue crews from Bel Air Volunteer F…