Seat Belt Issues Trigger Massive Recall Of 1.5M+ Ram Pickups Seat Belt Issues Trigger Massive Recall Of 1.5M+ Ram Pickups
Seat Belt Issues Trigger Massive Recall Of 1.5M+ Ram Pickups More than 1.5 million Ram trucks are being recalled worldwide because of a seat belt problem that can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Stellantis is recalling about 1,271,294 Ram 1500 pickups in the US from the model years 2019 through 2026, the company announced. The recall also affects about 156,138 trucks in Canada, 15,088 in Mexico, and 74,084 in other markets outside North America. The anchors for the second-row center or driver-side seat belt buckles may not have been properly attached to the truck's body structure. Some customers have reported that the buck…
Hollywood Star Back Home After Nearly Four Months In Hospital Hollywood Star Back Home After Nearly Four Months In Hospital
Hollywood Star Back Home After Nearly Four Months In Hospital A beloved television star has reached a hopeful turning point after a long and closely watched health ordeal. Christina Applegate, 54, is back home following a nearly four-month hospital stay in Los Angeles, TMZ reported in an exclusive on Monday, Aug. 3. The outlet reported that Applegate was discharged and doing well. She had been hospitalized since late March. The reason for the extended stay remains unknown. Parade reported that her representatives have not disclosed what condition required treatment. Applegate has publicly battled multiple sclerosis, or MS, since announcing her diagn…
McDonald's Names New US Leader As Diners Pull Back: What To Know McDonald's Names New US Leader As Diners Pull Back: What To Know
McDonald's Names New US Leader As Diners Pull Back: What To Know McDonald's has picked a longtime executive to lead its US business as the fast food giant looks to regain momentum with American customers. Skye Anderson was named president of McDonald's USA on Tuesday, Aug. 4, the company announced in a news release. She takes over the chain's largest market as McDonald's tries to improve on modest domestic sales gains while attracting more diners. Anderson has spent more than 26 years with the company, most recently serving as chief operating officer of McDonald's USA. "McDonald's has always been at its best when we harness the strength of our uniq…
These Other Grocery Staples Under Scrutiny As Parasite Cases Climb These Other Grocery Staples Under Scrutiny As Parasite Cases Climb
These Other Grocery Staples Under Scrutiny As Parasite Cases Climb The produce aisle may hold more questions than answers as investigators chase the sources of a massive parasite surge. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Monday, Aug. 3, that a nine-state Cyclospora outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico. The Food and Drug Administration traced the cluster to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants. The nine-state outbreak had caused at least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations as of Friday, July 24. However, that outbreak represents only part of the nationwide surge. The North Carolina D…
Riverdale Park Man Charged In Fatal Maryland Apartment Shooting: Police Riverdale Park Man Charged In Fatal Maryland Apartment Shooting: Police
Riverdale Park Man Charged In Fatal Maryland Apartment Shooting: Police Violence inside a Maryland apartment ended with one man dead and another in handcuffs. Prince George's County detectives have charged 34-year-old Noe Castillo-Mendez, of Riverdale Park, with murder in the fatal shooting of 44-year-old Dolores Leiva Hernandez, who was found dead inside an apartment late last week. The shooting happened at about 10:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, in the 5400 block of Kenilworth Terrace in Riverdale Park. Officers responded after receiving reports of a shooting and found Hernandez suffering from gunshot wounds inside the apartment. He was pronounced dead at the…
Amazon Engineer Dies On Lake Tahoe Church Trip, Friends In Maryland Say Amazon Engineer Dies On Lake Tahoe Church Trip, Friends In Maryland Say
Amazon Engineer Dies On Lake Tahoe Church Trip, Friends In Maryland Say A 32-year-old Amazon software engineer died on what friends say was a church trip to Lake Tahoe. Yadessa Emiru Aga died Monday, July 27, after drowning at Nevada's Sand Harbor State Park, SFGATE reports, citing Washoe County officials. Aga had reportedly swum out to boulders offshore when he went underwater and became unresponsive, the outlet reports. Witnesses pulled him from the water and began CPR before deputies and emergency responders arrived. Despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A GoFundMe set by friends in Silver Spring said Aga had been attending a…
Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life
Ariana Grande Breaks Silence About Decision To Step Back From Public Life Ariana Grande is setting the record straight about a major decision that will reshape her next chapter. The 33-year-old singer addressed fans during an "Eternal Sunshine Tour" concert at Chicago’s United Center on Monday, Aug. 3, saying her plan to step back from public-facing work was deliberate and made well before it became public. “The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing," Grande told the crowd. "It is something that I had decided to plan." She noted that she made the plan “quietly, a long time ago.” Grande also reassured fans that outside negati…
One Dead, Several Seriously Hurt After Maryland 'Mass Casualty Incident' (DEVELOPING) One Dead, Several Seriously Hurt After Maryland 'Mass Casualty Incident' (DEVELOPING)
One Dead, Several Seriously Hurt After Maryland 'Mass Casualty Incident' (Developing) One vehicle ended up on its roof. The other was crushed beyond recognition. By sunrise Tuesday, one person was dead and several others had been seriously injured after a violent two-vehicle crash in Maryland that left occupants trapped, sparked a vehicle fire and brought dozens of first responders rushing to one of Montgomery County's busiest intersections. The crash happened around 5:30 a.m. at Clopper Road and Great Seneca Highway in Germantown, where Montgomery County police and fire crews arrived to find an overturned vehicle on fire and another with catastrophic damage. UPDATE: Clo…
Their Dream Home Was Finally Ready; Then A Maryland Fire Changed Everything Their Dream Home Was Finally Ready; Then A Maryland Fire Changed Everything
Their Dream Home Was Finally Ready; Then A Maryland Fire Changed Everything They were finally home. After spending the summer renovating their new Turf Valley townhouse, Mindo Choi and Eunjik Lee had begun building the life they'd worked toward for years.  Their three children were settling in. Lee's parents had made the long trip from South Korea for their first visit. Every room was starting to feel lived in. Then came the fire. The Howard County family escaped safely when flames tore through neighboring townhomes on the morning of Monday, July 27, but almost everything they owned was left behind. Now, one week later, they're doing something they never im…
Former '60 Minutes' Correspondents Take On New Assignment Former '60 Minutes' Correspondents Take On New Assignment
Former '60 Minutes' Correspondents Take On New Assignment Two familiar faces from one of television’s best-known news programs are bringing their newsroom experience to the classroom. Columbia Journalism School announced on Monday, Aug. 3, that Sharyn Alfonsi and Scott Pelley have been appointed journalists-in-residence for the 2026-27 academic year.  The former “60 Minutes” correspondents will mentor students individually and in groups while leading lectures, workshops, and special events. Their work will focus on strengthening students’ reporting, investigative, and sourcing skills. Alfonsi and Pelley will also each contribute an article t…
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging
A Diet Darling May Be Working Against Healthy Aging One of nutrition’s loudest messages may have the formula for a longer, healthier life flipped backward. A sweeping scientific review published in Cell Press Blue finds that eating less protein consistently extends lifespan and improves metabolic health in laboratory models, including yeast, fruit flies, and rodents. The human evidence is far thinner. No study has shown that protein restriction extends a person’s lifespan. Short-term human trials have, however, found improvements in blood sugar, insulin sensitivity, and body fat, according to the review. The findings raise a provocative qu…
Travelers Warned About Sophisticated Hotel Wi-Fi Threat Travelers Warned About Sophisticated Hotel Wi-Fi Threat
Travelers Warned About Sophisticated Hotel Wi-Fi Threat That convenient hotel internet connection may carry a hidden danger capable of turning a traveler’s device against them. Microsoft Threat Intelligence detailed the worldwide cyberattack campaign on Friday, July 31, warning travelers to treat hotel and other guest wireless networks as untrustworthy. The operation, called CaptiveCrunch, has compromised Wi-Fi networks used by hotels, conference centers, and other shared venues in several countries, according to Microsoft. Unlike familiar scams involving imitation network names, the attackers manipulate internet traffic passing through legitim…
Phil Collins Reveals Fight For His Life: 'People Were Coming To Say Goodbye' Phil Collins Reveals Fight For His Life: 'People Were Coming To Say Goodbye'
Phil Collins Reveals Fight For His Life: 'People Were Coming To Say Goodbye' One of rock’s most familiar voices has revealed how close he came to falling silent forever. Phil Collins, 75, told The Times of London in a Sunday Times Magazine profile that he nearly died during a severe alcohol relapse in April 2024. Collins was unconscious in a Swiss hospital after drinking to the point of organ failure. His manager of 50 years contacted the musician’s five children and called them to his bedside. “Because there were some decisions to be made about ‘Do we keep Phil on life support?’ kind of thing," the 75-year-old Collins told The Times of London. "My kidneys were pac…
Dunkin' Reveals Pumpkin's Return As Fall Drink Battle Begins Dunkin' Reveals Pumpkin's Return As Fall Drink Battle Begins
Dunkin' Reveals Pumpkin's Return As Fall Drink Battle Begins Dunkin' is getting an early start on fall with the return of its popular pumpkin flavors. The coffee chain revealed when pumpkin will return to its menu on Monday, Aug. 3. The popular fall taste's comeback will happen on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Dunkin' has not yet revealed its full 2026 fall lineup or announced which drinks and food items will return. "now that it's august... we've got some BIG news," Dunkin' wrote alongside an image reading, "Pumpkin back at Dunkin 8/19." View this post on Instagram The chain's 2025 menu featured the Pumpkin Sp…
Popular Meteor Shower Nears Prime Viewing Window: When To Watch Popular Meteor Shower Nears Prime Viewing Window: When To Watch
Popular Meteor Shower Nears Prime Viewing Window: When To Watch One of summer’s biggest celestial shows is building toward a peak that could be particularly impressive this year. The Perseid meteor shower will reach maximum activity overnight from Wednesday, Aug. 12, into Thursday, Aug. 13, according to the American Meteor Society. The peak coincides with a new moon on that Wednesday. With the moon zero percent full, little to no lunar glare should interfere with the display. NASA considers the Perseids the best meteor shower of the year. Under favorable conditions, the shower can produce 50 to 100 meteors per hour. However, the American Meteor Societ…
23 Virginia Hospitals Honored Among Nation's Best In New Rankings: See Which Ones 23 Virginia Hospitals Honored Among Nation's Best In New Rankings: See Which Ones
23 Virginia Hospitals Honored Among Nation's Best In New Rankings: See Which Ones More than 120 hospitals across the Northeast are being celebrated among the nation's best, according to a new study. U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 4. The website recognized top-performing hospitals across the US based on patient outcomes, including survival rates, preventable complications, and patient experience. Seven Northeast hospitals were among the top 20 named to the U.S. News Best Hospitals Honor Roll: Brigham and Women's Hospital - Boston Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Johns Hopkins Hos…
Teresa Giudice Blasted For Instagram Comment On Post Of Daughter's Late BFF Teresa Giudice Blasted For Instagram Comment On Post Of Daughter's Late BFF
Teresa Giudice Blasted For Instagram Comment On Post Of Daughter's Late BFF Teresa Giudice is facing criticism after commenting on the final Instagram post shared by Victoria Zardoya, the North Jersey college student who died after a fall in Florida and was the childhood best friend of Giudice's daughter, Milania. Several weeks before she died, Zardoya, 20, of Montville, posted a photo carousel on Instagram featuring memories from an internship in Portugal. On Saturday, Aug. 1, more than a week after Zardoya died in a tragic fall while visiting historic ruins in Florida, Giudice commented on the post. Giudice commented three fire emojis on the post, prompting sever…
Virginia Sheriff's Sergeant Secretly Bought Child Sex Abuse Material On Telegram: FBI Virginia Sheriff's Sergeant Secretly Bought Child Sex Abuse Material On Telegram: FBI
Virginia Sheriff's Sergeant Secretly Bought Child Sex Abuse Material On Telegram: FBI A Virginia sheriff's sergeant is facing federal child sexual abuse material charges after investigators say he spent years using Telegram to buy and receive graphic images and videos depicting the abuse of children. Justin Thomas Lee Forman, 37, of Fredericksburg, a sergeant with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, was arrested on Thursday, July 30, following an FBI investigation, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced Monday, Aug. 3. According to federal court documents, Forman allegedly used a Telegram account beginning as early as 2023 to solicit, purch…
Exhausted Buck Gets Second Chance Thanks To Maryland Firefighter's Simple Gesture (PHOTOS) Exhausted Buck Gets Second Chance Thanks To Maryland Firefighter's Simple Gesture (PHOTOS)
Exhausted Buck Gets Second Chance Thanks To Maryland Firefighter's Simple Gesture (Photos) An exhausted buck that managed to free itself from a muddy predicament got one more lifeline from Carroll County firefighters before heading back into the wild. Crews from the Mount Airy station were dispatched Monday after someone reported a deer stuck in the mud, according to the Carroll County Department of Fire and EMS.  By the time firefighters arrived, the young buck had already pulled itself free, but just barely. It was too exhausted to stand for long and appeared completely spent. That's when Lt. Mike Moser grabbed a bucket of water. The deer was rescued in Carroll Co…
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets
Dozens Of Fires, Injuries Spark Massive Recall Of Popular Electric Blankets More than 175,000 heated throws and blankets are being recalled after they were linked to dozens of fires and injuries. OCTROT issued the recall for about 178,000 electric throws and blankets, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The electrical cord can detach and ignite, posing serious fire, burn, and shock hazards. The company has received 555 reports of the blankets or throws melting, sparking, or smoking. There have been at least 27 fires and 15 burn or electrical shock injuries, according to the CPSC. The recall includes OCTROT sherpa heated thro…
'He Brought Light Into Every Room': DC Father Of Two Killed In 'Senseless Violence' 'He Brought Light Into Every Room': DC Father Of Two Killed In 'Senseless Violence'
'He Brought Light Into Every Room': DC Father Of Two Killed In 'Senseless Violence' He should have been making more memories with his kids. Instead, his family is planning his funeral. Maryland and DC loved ones are mourning Jamari Millet, a young father of two who was killed in what relatives describe as a "senseless act of violence" on Tuesday, July 28. A GoFundMe created by his mother, Shawnice Millet, and co-organizer Markisha Moore says Jamari's death came without warning, leaving behind two young children, devastated parents, and a family now facing funeral expenses while trying to cope with an unimaginable loss. "Jamari was a wonderful father, a loyal friend, an am…
Father Walked Into An ICE Appointment. Now His Family Is Racing To Bring Him Home Father Walked Into An ICE Appointment. Now His Family Is Racing To Bring Him Home
Father Walked Into An ICE Appointment. Now His Family Is Racing To Bring Him Home Everything changed after one appointment. A Maryland mother says her family's world was turned upside down after her husband was unexpectedly detained by ICE following an immigration appointment, launching a desperate effort to keep their Frederick County home together as the father of two now faces possible deportation within days. The Ruiz family of Jefferson is asking for the community's help after Sergio Ruiz was detained earlier this week, according to a GoFundMe and multiple public posts shared by his wife, Luisa Ruiz. What began as a routine immigration appointment quickly became a …
Popular Band Drops Guitarist From Tour After Teen Says He Sent 'Erotic' Message Popular Band Drops Guitarist From Tour After Teen Says He Sent 'Erotic' Message
Popular Band Drops Guitarist From Tour After Teen Says He Sent 'Erotic' Message Modest Mouse has dropped guitarist Simon O'Connor from its upcoming tour after he was accused of sending inappropriate messages to a teen. The indie rock band behind hits like "Float On" and "Dashboard" announced the lineup change in an Instagram post on Friday, July 31. Modest Mouse is scheduled to begin its North American tour on Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Ojai, California. The band didn't explain why O'Connor was removed from the tour or clarify whether he remains a member. "Simon O'Connor will not be joining us on the upcoming tour," the band posted. "The good news is that Seth Jabo…
New Jersey Man Extradited To Virginia After Exploiting Teen On Snapchat: Police New Jersey Man Extradited To Virginia After Exploiting Teen On Snapchat: Police
New Jersey Man Extradited To Virginia After Exploiting Teen On Snapchat: Police What started with a series of Snapchat messages ended with a New Jersey man behind bars in Virginia. Prince William County detectives say Stephen Miller, 23, of Somerset, NJ, was extradited to Virginia after investigators accused him of soliciting and collecting child pornography from a 16-year-old girl in the Woodbridge area. The investigation began in May after officers learned the teen had been communicating with Miller through Snapchat, according to Prince William County police. Detectives say Miller allegedly persuaded the victim to send him sexually explicit images during those conve…
Virginia Man Fired At Occupied Homes After Fight, Hid In Woods Before Arrest: Police Virginia Man Fired At Occupied Homes After Fight, Hid In Woods Before Arrest: Police
Virginia Man Fired At Occupied Homes After Fight, Hid In Woods Before Arrest: Police An argument ended with gunfire. Then came the manhunt. Police say a Dumfries man opened fire after being dropped off following a dispute with a woman, striking two occupied homes before officers tracked him down hiding in the woods late Friday night. The shooting happened around 11:32 p.m. on Friday, July 31, in the 3100 block of Antrim Circle in Dumfries, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators said Derrick Alexander Marks, 40, had been arguing with a woman before she dropped him off at a home in the neighborhood. As she drove away, multiple gunshots rang o…
Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu
Dairy Queen Unveils New Blizzard Flavor, Launching Fall Menu Dairy Queen is unveiling several new treats on its fall menu, including a new Blizzard flavor. DQ launched its new Caramel Apple Cheesecake Blizzard Treat, the chain announced in a news release on Monday, Aug. 3. The dessert features cheesecake pieces and caramel apple topping blended with DQ soft serve. The Blizzard of the Month for August is available at participating locations. "It's a delicious way to satisfy seasonal cravings while the weather is still warm and for fans to fall a little harder for fall," said DQ. Rewards members can also buy one Blizzard Treat and get a sec…
Maryland Preserves Another Farm As Protected Farmland Tops 43,000 Acres Maryland Preserves Another Farm As Protected Farmland Tops 43,000 Acres
Maryland Preserves Another Farm As Protected Farmland Tops 43,000 Acres Some things aren't meant to disappear. Maryland has permanently preserved another piece of its agricultural landscape after a 69-acre farm in Washington County was protected through a state conservation program, pushing the county's total preserved farmland beyond 43,000 acres. The 69.32-acre crop farm on Park Hall Road in Rohrersville was permanently preserved through the Maryland Agricultural Resource-Based Industries Corporation's Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program, county officials announced Monday, Aug. 3, after the conservation easement was finalized late last month. The pr…
Retreating Man Pushed Into Inner Harbor During Fight Dies In Maryland: Police Retreating Man Pushed Into Inner Harbor During Fight Dies In Maryland: Police
Retreating Man Pushed Into Inner Harbor During Fight Dies In Maryland: Police He was trying to get away. Instead, Baltimore police say James Britt ended up in the Inner Harbor. The deadly confrontation unfolded Sunday afternoon, Aug. 2, along Lancaster Street in Baltimore, where investigators say an argument between two men turned fatal when one of them shoved the other into the water. By the time emergency crews reached the harbor around 3:13 p.m., 37-year-old Britt had already gone in. He was pulled from the water and rushed to a nearby hospital. He didn't survive. On Monday, Aug. 3, homicide detectives announced the arrest of 36-year-old James Fitzsimmons, of …
Man Caught Urinating Near Children Exposed Himself In Virginia Community: Police Man Caught Urinating Near Children Exposed Himself In Virginia Community: Police
Man Caught Urinating Near Children Exposed Himself In Virginia Community: Police He could have walked away. Instead, Prince William County police say a man who was caught urinating near families and children turned around and exposed himself when a father called him out. The incident happened around 7:17 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, near Ivy Stone Place and Potomac Branch Drive in Woodbridge, according to Prince William County police. Investigators say a 29-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman were walking with their child when they saw an unknown man get out of his vehicle and begin urinating on the ground near them and other children in the area. When the father yelled …
16-Year-Old Dies After Massive Virginia Car Meet Erupts In Gunfire: Police (UPDATED) 16-Year-Old Dies After Massive Virginia Car Meet Erupts In Gunfire: Police (UPDATED)
16-Year-Old Dies After Massive Virginia Car Meet Erupts In Gunfire: Police (Updated) What began as a massive overnight car meet has become a homicide investigation. Prince William County detectives say the 16-year-old boy who was critically wounded when gunfire erupted during a gathering in Woodbridge has died from his injuries. Police were notified Sunday, Aug. 2, that the teen had died at an area hospital after being shot during the early morning hours of Saturday, Aug. 1, in the 14100 block of Crossing Place. An autopsy completed Monday, Aug. 3, ruled the teen's death a homicide, according to Prince William County Police. Because the victim was a juvenile, police are n…
Hidden Electrical Fire Leaves Historic Maryland Landmark With $150K Damage (PHOTOS) Hidden Electrical Fire Leaves Historic Maryland Landmark With $150K Damage (PHOTOS)
Hidden Electrical Fire Leaves Historic Maryland Landmark With $150K Damage (Photos) The flames were hiding where no one could see them. A fire sparked by an electrical failure burned beneath the first floor and spread through the walls of the historic former Currier House in Havre de Grace on Monday morning, leaving behind an estimated $150,000 in damage. A passerby first spotted fire showing from the outside of the two-story former bed-and-breakfast at 800 Market Street shortly before 7:30 a.m. on Aug. 3, according to the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal. The building was under renovation and unoccupied at the time. Crews from the Susquehanna Hose Company ar…