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Cookie Recall Hits Lidl Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure Cookie Recall Hits Lidl Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure
Cookie Recall Hits Lidl Stores Across East Coast Over Labeling Failure A sweet treat sold across a wide stretch of the East Coast is being pulled from shelves over a potentially life-threatening labeling failure. Lidl US said in an announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday, July 28, that it is recalling all units of Eridanous Shortbread Cookies with Chocolate Truffle Coating and Apricot Filling. The 11.6 oz. boxes may contain undeclared wheat, soy, milk, and egg allergens. People with an allergy or sensitivity to any of those ingredients could suffer a serious or life-threatening reaction if they eat the cookies, the company warned. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman Who Filmed Sex With Minor In Maryland Learns Fate: 'Destroyed My Understanding Of Love' Woman Who Filmed Sex With Minor In Maryland Learns Fate: 'Destroyed My Understanding Of Love'
Woman Who Filmed Sex With Minor In Maryland Learns Fate: 'Destroyed My Understanding Of Love' A 53-year-old Maryland woman who sexually abused a minor and filmed the illicit acts will spend decades in prison, authorities announced. Frederick resident Rebecca Wightman has been sentenced to 60 years in prison, with all but 40 years suspended, following her arrest and subsequent guilty plea for abusing a minor in her care. According to the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office, on Aug. 10, 2025, deputies from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office were called to investigate a reported sex offense involving Wightman and an underage child. Police were shown video evidence of the 53-…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
'Brought Joy To Everyone': Thousands Raised For 9-Year-Old Killed In Virginia E-Scooter Crash 'Brought Joy To Everyone': Thousands Raised For 9-Year-Old Killed In Virginia E-Scooter Crash
'Brought Joy To Everyone': Thousands Raised For 9-Year-Old Killed In Virginia E-Scooter Crash The little boy whose death devastated a Northern Virginia neighborhood is now being remembered for something far bigger than the tragedy that took him. Friends and neighbors have raised more than $39,000 to help the family of 9-year-old Badrinarayan Hungund, describing the Herndon boy as someone who "brought joy, love, and happiness to everyone who knew him." The GoFundMe was created by family friend Venkata Pola on behalf of Badrinarayan's parents, Anand and Anusha Hungund, following the fatal crash that claimed their son's life last week. "No parent should ever have to endure the pain of…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Officer Used Badge To Help Auto Theft Scheme In Virginia, Police Say Maryland Officer Used Badge To Help Auto Theft Scheme In Virginia, Police Say
Maryland Officer Used Badge To Help Auto Theft Scheme In Virginia, Police Say A stolen car parked in a Virginia garage led investigators somewhere they never expected. In Virginia, a Maryland police officer is accused of using law enforcement resources to help a Washington, DC man steal vehicles, alter VINs and disguise stolen cars during an alleged fraud scheme that stretched more than a year, according to Arlington County police. Sierra Alston, 33, and Renaldo Gaines, 35, both of DC, were arrested last week following a lengthy investigation that began on March 18, 2025. Police say an officer conducting extra patrols inside a parking garage in the 800 block of Army…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Maryland Woman Who Beat Breast Cancer Twice Left With Only Clothes On Her Back Maryland Woman Who Beat Breast Cancer Twice Left With Only Clothes On Her Back
Maryland Woman Who Beat Breast Cancer Twice Left With Only Clothes On Her Back Melissa Varner fought her way back from breast cancer. Then she did it again. Now she's facing another battle she never saw coming. A fire has destroyed the Maryland apartment Varner spent years rebuilding into a home after surviving breast cancer twice, leaving her with little more than the clothes she escaped in, according to her family. For the people who know her, that's the part that's hardest to accept. They watched Varner endure two separate fights with breast cancer, then slowly rebuild the life cancer tried to take away. She worked to create a home that represented far more than …

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by Zak Failla
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This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study
This Common Kitchen Spice Shows Promise Against Cancer Cells In Early Study An ingredient found in kitchens around the world is drawing scientific attention for what it did under tightly controlled laboratory conditions. Researchers tested five plant-derived compounds against mouse fibrosarcoma cells and normal rat muscle cells, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Curcumin, the compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, produced the most balanced combination of cancer-cell activity and preliminary safety, researchers found. The other compounds were berberine, biochanin A, cucurbitacin E, and caffeic acid phenethyl…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning
Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis In Rare, Urgent Warning The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for just the second time in the nonprofit's history. The Red Cross announced the crisis in a news release on Monday, July 27. The organization said blood donations fell about 25% in June to a four-year summer low and are no longer keeping pace with hospital demand.  The shortage has become especially severe for type O blood, prompting the organization to limit distributions to hospitals. "These blood supply challenges are being felt across the US blood community," the nonprofit said. "Many blood col…

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by Chris Spiker
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Man Who 'Shattered Child's Sense Of Safety' In Maryland Learns Prison Fate Man Who 'Shattered Child's Sense Of Safety' In Maryland Learns Prison Fate
Man Who 'Shattered Child's Sense Of Safety' In Maryland Learns Prison Fate A 40-year-old Maryland man received the max sentence after preying on a minor over the course of nearly two years.  Waldorf resident Terrod Lamar Branson has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, with 21 years to serve, for the sexual abuse of a minor that occurred between 2023 and 2025, the St. Mary's County State's Attorney's Office announced. The last reported incident of abuse occurred in July 2025, according to court documents. “Few crimes are more disturbing and devastating than the sexual abuse of a child. These offenses shatter a child’s sense of safety, betray their trust, an…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Manhunt Underway After Family Dispute Turns Deadly In Virginia Apartment: Police (DEVELOPING) Manhunt Underway After Family Dispute Turns Deadly In Virginia Apartment: Police (DEVELOPING)
Manhunt Underway After Family Dispute Turns Deadly In Virginia Apartment: Police (Developing) He was gone before police got there. Prince William County detectives are searching for a 23-year-old man they say shot and killed a family member at a Woodbridge apartment complex before disappearing Monday night. The homicide happened around 9:12 p.m. on July 27 at The Fitzgerald apartments in the 13400 block of Grayson Hill Circle. According to investigators, officers were called for a domestic dispute involving weapons and found 21-year-old Ricardo Xavier Haley, of Gainesville, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. Officers immediately began rendering aid, but Haley died a…

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by Zak Failla
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Pop Star Madison Beer, NFL QB Justin Herbert Announce Engagement Pop Star Madison Beer, NFL QB Justin Herbert Announce Engagement
Pop Star Madison Beer, NFL QB Justin Herbert Announce Engagement About one year after they were first spotted together, pop singer Madison Beer and NFL quarterback Justin Herbert have announced their engagement. "Meet my fiancé," Beer wrote in an Instagram caption. The post included shots of Herbert proposing, the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback picking up Beer, and the Long Island native showing off a stunning diamond ring. Both stars also shared the news on their Instagram stories, set to Perry Como's "And I Love You So." Herbert's proposal reveal came two weeks after Beer concluded her latest concert tour at New York City's Madison Square Garde…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Lifestyle
'Save Ezra's Walls': Community Fights To Preserve Late Maryland Artist's Legacy Alive 'Save Ezra's Walls': Community Fights To Preserve Late Maryland Artist's Legacy Alive
'Save Ezra's Walls': Community Fights To Preserve Late Maryland Artist's Legacy Alive The murals outlived Ezra Berger. Now, the community is fighting to make sure they stay that way. In Maryland, just days after the beloved Havre de Grace artist's death, residents have launched a growing campaign to preserve Berger's iconic Graw Alley murals as plans move forward for a long-planned expansion of the Harmer's Town Art Center. The effort, led by community member George Wagner, calls on the Harmer's Town Board of Directors, Havre de Grace City Council and local leaders to explore ways to save the mural walls rather than see them demolished as part of the project's next phase. "…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Driver's Seat Problems Trigger Huge Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Driver's Seat Problems Trigger Huge Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles
Driver's Seat Problems Trigger Huge Recall Of Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Nearly 80,000 Ford and Lincoln SUVs are being recalled because the driver's seat can unexpectedly recline, potentially trapping someone sitting behind it. Ford Motor Company issued the recall for 79,579 vehicles, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Tuesday, July 21. The recall affects certain 2026-2027 Ford Explorers and Lincoln Aviators. The driver's seat may recline without warning when the vehicle is remotely unlocked or started. The movement can also happen when someone approaches the vehicle with a programmed key fob or activates a saved seat m…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Officer Shoots Knife-Wielding Man During Domestic Call In Virginia: Police (DEVELOPING) Officer Shoots Knife-Wielding Man During Domestic Call In Virginia: Police (DEVELOPING)
Officer Shoots Knife-Wielding Man During Domestic Call In Virginia: Police (Developing) A man was shot by a police officer in Virginia after officers responding to a reported domestic incident involving a knife chased him on foot on Monday afternoon, authorities said. The officer-involved shooting happened in the 7000 block of Sutter Lane in Annandale. According to Fairfax County Police, officers were called to the area for a domestic incident involving a knife. When they arrived, they located the man, who fled the scene on foot. During the encounter, one officer fired their weapon, striking the man, police said. The man was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Man Killed After Mazda Leaves Road, Slams Into Tree: Police (DEVELOPING) Maryland Man Killed After Mazda Leaves Road, Slams Into Tree: Police (DEVELOPING)
Maryland Man Killed After Mazda Leaves Road, Slams Into Tree: Police (Developing) A late-night drive ended in tragedy. In Maryland, Anne Arundel County police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 33-year-old Charlotte Hall man in Arnold late Monday night. Officers were called around 10:30 p.m. on July 27 to Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, west of Governor Ritchie Highway, where they found a crashed 2020 Mazda 3. Investigators say the driver was heading south when he failed to negotiate a left-hand curve, causing the Mazda to leave the roadway, then slam into a guardrail and a tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by membe…

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by Zak Failla
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Inova Worker Recovering From Devastating Motorcycle Crash Now Focused On One Thing: Going Home Inova Worker Recovering From Devastating Motorcycle Crash Now Focused On One Thing: Going Home
Inova Worker Recovering From Devastating Motorcycle Crash Now Focused On One Thing: Going Home Life changed in an instant. John Jeffers Jr. is determined not to let it define him. In Maryland, the Waldorf husband, father, and longtime Inova Fairfax Hospital security officer is facing the fight of his life after a devastating motorcycle crash left him with multiple broken bones, months of recovery ahead, and a family waiting for him to come home. Jeffers, who has worked as a security officer in Inova Fairfax's Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit since 2018, was seriously injured on July 24 when his motorcycle was involved in a multi-vehicle crash near Crain Highway and Mitchell Road i…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Virginia Mom Killed In Motorcycle Crash 'Dedicated Her Life' To 3 Sons, Loved Ones Say Virginia Mom Killed In Motorcycle Crash 'Dedicated Her Life' To 3 Sons, Loved Ones Say
Virginia Mom Killed In Motorcycle Crash 'Dedicated Her Life' To 3 Sons, Loved Ones Say Jennifer Hollingsworth was doing what she loved. Then everything changed in an instant. The 39-year-old Fredericksburg mother of three was killed in a motorcycle crash on Thursday, July 23, in Fairfax County, leaving behind three sons now surrounded by a grieving community determined to help carry them through the days ahead. The crash happened shortly after 7:15 p.m. at the intersection of Ox Road and Chapel Road in Fairfax Station, according to Fairfax County Police. Detectives say Hollingsworth was riding a 2025 Suzuki GSX-R750 north on Ox Road when her motorcycle struck a 2021 Buick En…

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by Zak Failla
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Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert
Oven Odor Forces Northeast-Bound American Airlines Flight To Divert An American Airlines flight from Italy to Philadelphia was diverted due to an odor from an onboard oven, according to reports. Flight 719 was forced to change course on Saturday, July 25, FlightAware data said. The plane left Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport and landed at Dublin Airport in Ireland. The flight was carrying 281 passengers and 12 crew members at the time of the diversion, USA Today reported. Paramedics evaluated flight attendants and one passenger at the gate before they were released. American provided free hotel accommodations for passen…

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by Chris Spiker
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Maryland Father Waiting For Three Life-Saving Organs Refuses To Give Up Maryland Father Waiting For Three Life-Saving Organs Refuses To Give Up
Maryland Father Waiting For Three Life-Saving Organs Refuses To Give Up A Maryland husband and father is refusing to give up. In Anne Arundel County, Millersville resident JaNathan "Jay" Crutchfield, 42, has spent the past month fighting for his life at Johns Hopkins Hospital after a sudden medical crisis left him in need of not one, but three life-saving organ transplants. Jay was rushed to the hospital on June 29 after suffering cardiogenic shock caused by advanced heart failure from cardiomyopathy. The medical emergency triggered multiple organ failure, leaving him dependent on dialysis, life-support devices and around-the-clock intensive care. The r…

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Milania Guidice's BFF Dies In Fall At Florida Landmark Milania Guidice's BFF Dies In Fall At Florida Landmark
Milania Guidice's BFF Dies In Fall At Florida Landmark Victoria Zardoya, a college student from North Jersey who was best friends with Milania Guidice, died after a fall while visiting Florida with friends, loved ones announced on social media. A statement shared by Victoria Silberbusch at the request of the Zardoya's family said the 20-year-old was seriously injured Friday, July 24, while exploring the historic ruins at Fort Dade on Egmont Key. Zardoya moments before she died. Victoria Sillerbusch "We had actually been getting ready to leave and head to another spot when it all happened... Everything changed in a matter of seconds,"&nb…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Maryland Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend Captured Hundreds Of Miles Away In Texas (UPDATED) Maryland Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend Captured Hundreds Of Miles Away In Texas (UPDATED)
Maryland Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend Captured Hundreds Of Miles Away In Texas (Updated) He didn't stay on the run for long. A Maryland man wanted in the strangulation death of his girlfriend in Howard County has been captured hundreds of miles away in Texas, authorities announced Monday evening. Darwin Carcamo-Santiago, 24, was taken into custody without incident Monday afternoon by local authorities in Texas, according to Howard County police. Investigators have not said where in Texas he was found or when he is expected to be returned to Maryland. Carcamo-Santiago is charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of 35-year-old Esmeralda Perez-Mendez of Takoma P…

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by Zak Failla
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Tow Truck Operator Killed In Freak Loading Accident Identified In Maryland (DEVELOPING) Tow Truck Operator Killed In Freak Loading Accident Identified In Maryland (DEVELOPING)
Tow Truck Operator Killed In Freak Loading Accident Identified In Maryland (Developing) A routine tow turned deadly in Maryland. The victim, 67-year-old Joseph Louis Skinner of La Plata, was killed Friday afternoon, July 24, in what investigators described as a tragic accident involving his own tow truck at a business in Charles County. The fatal incident happened around 4:20 p.m. in the 9300 block of WW Industrial Drive in La Plata. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, Skinner was operating a rollback tow truck and attempting to load an SUV onto the truck when the rollback unexpectedly began moving forward on its own. As the truck shifted, the SUV rolled and st…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds
This Quick, Easy Routine May Lower Stress In Minutes, Study Finds A simple change of scenery may offer a surprisingly fast reset when the day starts feeling overwhelming. Ten quiet minutes in a restored forest while listening to recorded birdsong produced the lowest stress ratings and the most positive feelings in a study of 106 North Carolina State University students. The research was published in the journal Environmental Conservation and summarized by StudyFinds. Researchers tested four combinations of surroundings and sound. Participants visited a restored forest along a creek and a gray, built-up location outside the university’s student union. At…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Dangerous Downpours: Here's Where Slow-Moving Storm Will Unload Heaviest Rainfall Dangerous Downpours: Here's Where Slow-Moving Storm Will Unload Heaviest Rainfall
Dangerous Downpours: Here's Where Slow-Moving Storm Will Unload Heaviest Rainfall The Northeast’s next storm will not be in a hurry, and the places trapped beneath it could pay a steep price. A strengthening, slow-moving system will bring repeated downpours and thunderstorms from Tuesday, July 28, through Thursday, July 30, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center placed parts of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut under a Moderate Risk for excessive rainfall Tuesday and Tuesday night. The designation is Level 3 on the agency’s four-level scale. A broader Slight Risk extends from parts of the Mid-Atlantic into N…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know
Food Safety Fears Are Reshaping Americans' Eating Habits: What To Know A fast-growing parasite outbreak is no longer just changing public-health numbers. It is changing what Americans put on their plates. Four in 10 Americans are buying or eating less fresh produce because of the Cyclospora outbreak, according to a CBS News/YouGov survey released Sunday, July 26. Women were slightly more likely than men to report cutting back. Older adults were also more likely than younger people to change their habits. Those following the outbreak very closely were especially likely to say they were buying or eating less produce. A sizable share of Americans says th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States
Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Recall Of 19 Million Eggs Expands To These 17 States A food recall already measured in millions has taken on a more troubling dimension as illnesses appear far beyond its confirmed distribution zone. The US Food and Drug Administration says that 98 people across 17 states have been infected with an outbreak strain of Salmonella linked in part to recalled shell eggs. At least 26 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Cases have been identified in: Arizona California Colorado Georgia Illinois Louisiana Michigan Mississippi Missouri Nevada New Mexico New York North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Texas West Virginia …

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by Joe Lombardi
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US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: VA Among States Hit Hardest US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: VA Among States Hit Hardest
US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: VA Among States Hit Hardest A disease the US eliminated more than a quarter-century ago is roaring back at a level not seen in a generation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday, July 24, that 2,318 confirmed measles cases had been recorded across the US as of Thursday, July 23. The total is the nation’s highest since 1991. It has already surpassed the 2,289 cases reported during all of 2025. Cases involving US residents have been reported across 45 jurisdictions. Another 16 infections involved international visitors. South Carolina leads the country with 670 confirmed cases, followed by…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New
JetBlue Makes Major Changes To How You Book Flights: See What's New JetBlue Airways is changing how travelers book flights as it prepares to launch a new domestic first-class option. The New York-based airline announced on Monday, July 27, that it will begin rolling out what it called a simpler shopping system. Customers will first choose their onboard experience before selecting a fare based on price and flexibility. Travelers will be able to choose from four classes: Main, EvenMore, BlueFirst, and Mint. "With the introduction of BlueFirst and our recently improved EvenMore experience, we want to make sure customers can easily find the JetBlue experi…

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by Chris Spiker
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Full Buck Moon Starts Countdown To Rare Sky Show: When To Watch Full Buck Moon Starts Countdown To Rare Sky Show: When To Watch
Full Buck Moon Starts Countdown To Rare Sky Show: When To Watch The summer sky is preparing a three-act show, starting with a familiar sight that may look anything but ordinary. July’s Full Buck Moon reaches peak illumination at 10:36 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29. The Moon will be below the horizon across the Northeast at that moment. The best practical viewing windows will come after sunset on Tuesday, July 28, and Wednesday. Skywatchers should look toward the southeast as the Moon rises. Local moonrise times vary, so viewers can check the Almanac’s calculator for their ZIP code. The Moon may appear unusually large while hovering near the horizon. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Nation's Best States Ranked In New Study: See Where VA Landed Nation's Best States Ranked In New Study: See Where VA Landed
Nation's Best States Ranked In New Study: See Where VA Landed Several Northeast states were ranked among the nation's best overall places to live, according to a new study. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best States rankings on Tuesday, July 28. The study ranked all 50 states using 71 metrics covering healthcare, education, economy, infrastructure, opportunity, fiscal stability, crime & corrections, and natural environment. The rankings measure how well states serve their residents through a range of factors. "The U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings serve as a critical tool for understanding what drives long-ter…

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by Chris Spiker
Weather
Slow-Moving Rounds Of Strong Storms Will Bring Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds: Update Slow-Moving Rounds Of Strong Storms Will Bring Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds: Update
Slow-Moving Rounds Of Strong Storms Will Bring Flash Flooding, Damaging Winds: Update The week’s quiet opening will be short-lived as a slow-moving system lines up a one-two punch for the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story - Dangerous Downpours: Here's Where Slow-Moving Storm Will Unload Heaviest Rainfall Damaging-wind and flash-flood threats will accompany the potent system on Tuesday, July 28, and continue into Wednesday, July 29. The National Weather Service Weather Prediction Center placed portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast under a Slight Risk for excessive rainfall on both Tuesday and Wednesday. A cold front, strengthening low pressure, and deep …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Beaver Tests Positive For Rabies After Attacking Boy At Maryland State Park (UPDATED) Beaver Tests Positive For Rabies After Attacking Boy At Maryland State Park (UPDATED)
Beaver Tests Positive For Rabies After Attacking Boy At Maryland State Park (Updated) A beaver that attacked a teenage swimmer at one of Maryland's most popular state parks has tested positive for rabies. The alarming update came Monday, one day after a 13-year-old boy was bitten while swimming at Cunningham Falls State Park's William Houck Area near Thurmont in Frederick County. The Frederick County Health Department said the beaver, which was collected from Hunting Creek Lake on Sunday, tested positive for the rabies virus. The attack happened around 9 a.m. on July 26 inside the park's designated swimming area. The teen suffered bites to his hands and chest and was flown…

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by Zak Failla