Pro Basketball Player Killed In Targeted Attack At Harlem Basketball Tournament: Reports Pro Basketball Player Killed In Targeted Attack At Harlem Basketball Tournament: Reports
Pro Basketball Player Killed In Targeted Attack At Harlem Basketball Tournament: Reports A 35-year-old basketball player who starred at Fairleigh Dickinson University was shot and killed in what multiple outlets are reporting as a targeted attack during a Harlem basketball tournament on Friday, July 10. Kinu Rochford, of Brooklyn, died, and two other people were injured in the shooting behind 70 Lenox Ave. at approximately 10:23 p.m. on Friday, July 10, the NYPD said.  Officers found the 6-foot-6 Rochford with a gunshot wound to the head, police said. A 28-year-old male was found with a gunshot wound to the shin, and a 22-year-old female was found with a gunshot …
Couple Airlifted After Fourth Of July Boat Explosion In Maryland Face Long Road To Recovery Couple Airlifted After Fourth Of July Boat Explosion In Maryland Face Long Road To Recovery
Couple Airlifted After Fourth Of July Boat Explosion In Maryland Face Long Road To Recovery The Fourth of July ended in three helicopter flights for one family. Now, nearly a week after a boat exploded at a Cecil County marina, a Maryland couple is beginning what loved ones describe as a long and painful recovery, with multiple surgeries still ahead after both suffered severe burns and broken bones. Casandra Kirchner and her partner, Dylan Chance, were among seven people aboard a boat that exploded shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4, while docked at Schaefer's Canal House in Chesapeake City. Chance's nephew, Cole, was also critically injured. All three were flown to separate h…
Nearly $100K Raised In 48 Hours For Virginia Father, Community Leader: 'Unimaginable Void' Nearly $100K Raised In 48 Hours For Virginia Father, Community Leader: 'Unimaginable Void'
Nearly $100K Raised In 48 Hours For Virginia Father, Community Leader: 'Unimaginable Void' The numbers keep climbing. Less than two days after Sathguru Dhandapani's death, nearly 1,000 people have donated almost $100,000 to help the Northern Virginia father's family, a reflection of the impact friends say he quietly made on thousands of lives long before they were asked to give. Dhandapani died on Thursday, July 9, at Inova Fairfax Hospital after suffering critical injuries in a crash days earlier. He was 50. Funeral services were held Saturday in Oakton, where family, friends, and members of the Tamil community gathered to remember a man they say was rarely far from the next pe…
150-Foot Danger Zone Ordered Around Maryland Office Building As Structural Fears Grow 150-Foot Danger Zone Ordered Around Maryland Office Building As Structural Fears Grow
150-Foot Danger Zone Ordered Around Maryland Office Building As Structural Fears Grow The danger zone just got a whole lot bigger. Anne Arundel County officials have expanded the safety perimeter around the Empire Towers office building in Glen Burnie, warning residents to stay away as concerns over the building's structural stability continue to grow. The new advisory comes days after the 10-story building at 7310 Ritchie Highway was evacuated when part of an underground parking garage shifted during construction. County Executive Steuart Pittman announced that a 150-foot safety perimeter has now been established around the building, based on recommendations from structura…
Speed, Alcohol Suspected After Head-On Maryland Crash Leaves Driver Fighting For Life: Sheriff Speed, Alcohol Suspected After Head-On Maryland Crash Leaves Driver Fighting For Life: Sheriff
Speed, Alcohol Suspected After Head-On Maryland Crash Leaves Driver Fighting For Life: Sheriff A Southern Maryland man is fighting for his life after investigators say speed and alcohol appear to have fueled a violent head-on crash that left two people trapped Friday afternoon. The collision happened around 3:55 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at the intersection of Piney Point Road and Drayden Road in Piney Point, where St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office deputies arrived to find two mangled trucks, two people trapped inside, and one driver unconscious. Investigators say Robert Lumpkins, 38, of Leonardtown, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado north on Piney Point Road when the truck cros…
IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit
IRS Rule Change Announced: Here's Who May Benefit A new IRS change could make penalty relief less of a paperwork chase for some taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service announced on Wednesday, July 8, that it is introducing an Automatic Exemption from Penalty program for eligible taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time. The new process will replace the long-standing First Time Abate administrative relief program, the IRS said. First Time Abate has allowed eligible taxpayers to request removal of certain penalties when they have a timely compliance history. The new system is designed to apply relief automatically rather than …
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities
New Rankings Reveal America's Most Loved Cities A new travel ranking is giving vacation dreamers a fresh reason to argue over the map. Travel + Leisure released its 2026 World's Best Awards list of the best cities in the US on Monday, July 7, after readers weighed in on their favorite travel experiences. The magazine’s readers put Santa Fe, New Mexico, at No. 1 with a score of 88.85, ahead of Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, according to Travel + Leisure. Santa Fe also ranked No. 19 among the best cities in the world. Travel + Leisure highlighted its sunshine, food, skiing, and cultural stops, including the Georgia O'K…
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know
Gas Station Card Charge Surprise? What Drivers Should Know A confusing charge after a routine fill-up can look worse than it really is. If a gas station purchase appears twice on a card account, the first thing to check is whether both transactions are pending or whether both have posted. That difference usually decides what to do next. AARP says gas stations often place a temporary pre-authorization hold on a credit or debit card because the pump does not know how much fuel a customer will buy before the sale is complete. The hold can range from $1 to more than $100, depending on the station and card issuer, AARP reported. That hold may appear be…
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals
Eating These Foods May Raise Early Death Risk, Research Reveals Some supermarket shortcuts may come with a longer-term cost. High intake of ultra-processed foods, including processed meats, sweetened drinks, packaged snacks, frozen meals, and sugary breakfast foods, has been linked to a higher risk of early death in multiple large studies. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported that a 30-year study of more than 114,000 American adults found those who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a four percent higher risk of death from any cause than those who ate the least. The same study found an eight percent higher risk of death from neurodege…
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows
Weather May Play Role In Mental Health, Study Shows The forecast may affect more than weekend plans. Fewer hours of sunshine were linked to more mental health-related health care contacts in a large study of England’s National Health Service data, StudyFinds reported. The study analyzed about 4.6 million unscheduled mental health-related health care contacts across England from January 2014 through December 2022. The findings were published in the journal "Frontiers in Psychiatry," according to StudyFinds. Researchers looked at emergency department visits, NHS 111 calls, and after-hours general practitioner contacts. NHS 111 is a medi…
Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals
Kids' Biggest Heroes May Come As Surprise, Survey Reveals The biggest heroes in kids' lives may not need capes, theme music, or superpowers. Parents are the top role models for children ages 4 to 12, according to a survey published Thursday, July 9, by Talker Research and commissioned by Kiddie Academy. The survey of 2,000 parents found that children are most likely to look up to people in their everyday lives, according to Talker Research on behalf of Kiddie Academy. Parents topped the list at 71 percent, followed by teachers at 40 percent, siblings at 37 percent, extended family members at 33 percent, and friends at 31 percent. Fictional super…
Battery Fire Risk Sparks Massive Recall For Many Types Of Power Tools: See Which Ones Battery Fire Risk Sparks Massive Recall For Many Types Of Power Tools: See Which Ones
Battery Fire Risk Sparks Massive Recall For Many Types Of Power Tools: See Which Ones More than 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools and batteries are being recalled because they can catch fire while charging. Greenworks Tools issued the recall for about 554,780 Kobalt 24V and 48V tools and batteries, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 9. The recall includes trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, pruning saws, and other tools with USB-C batteries. The lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit while they're being charged through the USB-C port while inserted in a tool. The recalled tools use 24V Kobalt-branded batteries with 3.0Ah, 4.0Ah, 5.0…
Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Parasite Cases Rise: Reports Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Parasite Cases Rise: Reports
Fast-Food Chain Pulls Ingredients As Parasite Cases Rise: Reports A growing parasite outbreak is now affecting some fast-food orders. Some Taco Bell locations have temporarily stopped serving certain fresh ingredients amid the cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to multiple reports, including People and Allrecipes.  The reported menu changes come as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 10, that it has received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states.  Related report: Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Update: Cyclospora Cases Spike In 31 States The illness is caused by the microscopic Cyclos…
Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New
Reese's Pieces Unveils First Major Change In Decade: See What's New Reese's Pieces is introducing a new version aimed at fans craving cookies with the classic peanut butter candy. The Hershey Company officially unveiled Reese's Pieces with Chocolate Cookie in a news release on Wednesday, July 8. The new candy adds a crispy chocolate cookie center to the familiar shelled candy based on Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. The new candy is the first US Reese's Pieces innovation in 10 years, according to Hershey. "Reese's has always been known for its signature peanut butter and chocolate combination, and with this innovative product, we're excited to g…
Nation's Bedbug Hotspots Revealed In New Study: See Full List Nation's Bedbug Hotspots Revealed In New Study: See Full List
Nation's Bedbug Hotspots Revealed In New Study: See Full List Bedbugs are biting their way through several Northeast cities, according to a new report. Orkin released its 2026 Bed Bug Cities List on Tuesday, July 7. Several Northeast cities cracked the top 50, including Washington, DC, New York City, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Hartford, Connecticut. The pest control company based its rankings on treatment data from metro areas where Orkin performed the most bedbug treatments between Monday, May 12, 2025, and Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The list includes both residential and commercial treatments. Chicago kept its spot as the nation's No. 1 city for…
CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast
CDC Offers Prevention Tips As Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak Cases Spread Fast A fast-growing summer stomach illness has turned a routine kitchen habit into a timely health question. Daily Voice reported on Friday, July 10, that the CDC had received 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis across 31 states, with 86 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. Data released by the CDC indicates a significant, multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with 843 confirmed cases and over 86 hospitalizations reported across 31 states. CDC Now, the focus is prevention. The CDC says the best way to prevent cyclosporiasis is to avoid food or water that may be contamin…
Free Slurpee Day Returns With New Flavor, Anniversary Cups Free Slurpee Day Returns With New Flavor, Anniversary Cups
Free Slurpee Day Returns With New Flavor, Anniversary Cups 7-Eleven is giving away free Slurpees nationwide as the frozen drink celebrates its 60th anniversary. Customers can get a free small Slurpee at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores on Saturday, July 11. The annual Slurpee Day also marks 7-Eleven's 99th birthday. The drinks will be served in commemorative 60th anniversary cups while supplies last. The convenience store chain is also launching the new Mountain Dew Confetti Chill Slurpee, a citrus birthday cake-inspired flavor that combines lemon cake and vanilla icing. Pink, green, and blue sugar crystals can be added to the …
Virginia Biker's DUI Arrest Snowballed Into Gun, Knife, Jail Drug Charges: Sheriff Virginia Biker's DUI Arrest Snowballed Into Gun, Knife, Jail Drug Charges: Sheriff
Virginia Biker's DUI Arrest Snowballed Into Gun, Knife, Jail Drug Charges: Sheriff Marlin Adams was arrested following a motorcycle crash. Then things somehow got worse once he was off the pavement and behind bars. The Stafford man accused of crashing his motorcycle while drunk was allegedly carrying a large knife and two firearms, fought deputies during his arrest, and was caught with suspected drugs after arriving at jail, according to the Stafford County Sheriff's Office. Adams, 32, was arrested shortly after 1:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, following a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Forbes Street and Cambridge Street in Stafford County. When deputies arrived…
18-Time Convicted Felon Found Unconscious On DC Sidewalk With 'Ghost Gun' Gets Prison Time: DOJ 18-Time Convicted Felon Found Unconscious On DC Sidewalk With 'Ghost Gun' Gets Prison Time: DOJ
18-Time Convicted Felon Found Unconscious On DC Sidewalk With 'Ghost Gun' Gets Prison Time: DOJ A convicted felon with 18 prior convictions was found unconscious on a busy DC sidewalk with a loaded, unserialized ghost gun tucked into the back of his waistband, landing him in federal prison. James Fredrick Moore, 52, was sentenced on Friday, July 10, to 27 months behind bars after pleading guilty to illegally possessing a firearm, ammunition, and a privately made "ghost gun" despite being barred from owning weapons. The case began on Sept. 3, 2025, when a witness called 911 after spotting an unconscious man with a gun near the intersection of 1st Street NW and Florida Avenue NW, one of…
'I Can't Breathe': Maryland Man Accused Of Choking Woman Captured After Window Escape 'I Can't Breathe': Maryland Man Accused Of Choking Woman Captured After Window Escape
'I Can't Breathe': Maryland Man Accused Of Choking Woman Captured After Window Escape Her cries for help brought neighbors running. Now, a Maryland man is behind bars after deputies say he choked a woman outside a Prince George's County home, then escaped by diving through a rear window as officers closed in. Deputies responded on Monday, June 23, to a residence after neighbors reported hearing a woman yelling, "I can't breathe," according to the Prince George's County Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived, they said they found Dimitris Oswald Gross grabbing the victim by the neck, pinning her against the outside of the home, and yelling in her face. Investigators said G…
Maryland Man Vanishes After Boarding Bus Home From New Hampshire, Police Say Maryland Man Vanishes After Boarding Bus Home From New Hampshire, Police Say
Maryland Man Vanishes After Boarding Bus Home From New Hampshire, Police Say Sebastien Christian Beard was supposed to be headed home. Instead, the Maryland man vanished after boarding a bus in New Hampshire, and now police are asking for the public's help finding him. Montgomery County Police detectives are searching for the 26-year-old, who was last seen shortly after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 21, boarding a bus in Dover, New Hampshire, on his way back to Maryland. Police said Beard has not been seen or heard from since. Beard is described as 6-foot-3 with black hair. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, gray pants, and a black backpack, and was carrying a s…
Maryland Murder Manhunt Ends With Arrest Of Second Suspect, Police Say Maryland Murder Manhunt Ends With Arrest Of Second Suspect, Police Say
Maryland Murder Manhunt Ends With Arrest Of Second Suspect, Police Say The manhunt is over. A second suspect wanted in connection with a deadly holiday weekend shooting in Maryland has been captured, bringing both murder suspects into custody less than a week after a 30-year-old man was gunned down in Washington County. Michael Timothy Wilder, 38, was arrested without incident around 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 10, in the 900 block of Dual Highway, according to the Hagerstown Police Department. Wilder was served with an arrest warrant charging him with first-degree murder and other related offenses in the July 5 killing of Dalonte Dametrius Young, 30, of Hager…
Woodbridge Commuter's Morning Turns Fatal Crossing Busy Park-And-Ride Lot: Police Woodbridge Commuter's Morning Turns Fatal Crossing Busy Park-And-Ride Lot: Police
Woodbridge Commuter's Morning Turns Fatal Crossing Busy Park-And-Ride Lot: Police What began as a routine Friday morning commute ended in tragedy. A Virginia man was struck and killed while trying to cross the entrance lanes of a busy commuter lot in Woodbridge early Friday, July 10, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. at the Occoquan Commuter Lot on Old Bridge Road. Investigators say 78-year-old John Gregory Grace, of Occoquan, was attempting to cross the Gordon Boulevard entrance and exit lanes when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee that was exiting the lot. Police said Grace was not in a designated …
Former Cop Avoids Prison After Staging Fake Car Thefts For Insurance Money: Feds Former Cop Avoids Prison After Staging Fake Car Thefts For Insurance Money: Feds
Former Cop Avoids Prison After Staging Fake Car Thefts For Insurance Money: Feds He helped stage fake car thefts, wrote bogus police reports, and cashed in on fraudulent insurance claims. Now, a former Anne Arundel County police officer has avoided prison. Jaron Earl Taylor, 32, of Fort Washington, was sentenced Friday, July 10, to three years of probation, including the first five months on home detention, for his role in a multi-year auto insurance fraud scheme involving multiple Maryland police officers, the US Attorney's Office announced. A federal judge also ordered Taylor to repay $38,670 to USAA, the amount prosecutors say the insurance company paid after Taylor…
Manassas Homicide Case Grows To Seven Arrests After Teen Found Dead Near Mobile Home: Police Manassas Homicide Case Grows To Seven Arrests After Teen Found Dead Near Mobile Home: Police
Manassas Homicide Case Grows To Seven Arrests After Teen Found Dead Near Mobile Home: Police It wasn't just two suspects after all. Nearly a month after an 18-year-old was gunned down in Virginia and found dead in a nearby backyard, Prince William County detectives have arrested four more people, bringing the total number charged in the case to seven. The latest arrests stem from the June 15 killing of Luis Angel Chavez, 18, of Manassas, who was shot inside the Bull Run Mobile Home Community before collapsing behind a home on Parrish Lane. Prince William County police announced on Friday, July 10, that detectives have charged four additional suspects following the ongoing homicide…
NJ Woman Filmed Sex Act With 2-Year-Old, Saved Clip To Snapchat: Complaint NJ Woman Filmed Sex Act With 2-Year-Old, Saved Clip To Snapchat: Complaint
NJ Woman Filmed Sex Act With 2-Year-Old, Saved Clip To Snapchat: Complaint A 25-year-old New Jersey woman has been jailed on multiple offenses in connection with the sexual assault of a 2-year-old boy, according to charging documents obtained by Daily Voice. Victoria Cranmer, of Little Egg Harbor, was lodged in the Ocean County Jail on Wednesday, July 8, in connection with the Wednesday, May 6, incident, which she filmed and saved to her Snapchat memories, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. WARNING: The following news story contains disturbing information. Reader discretion is advised. The New Jersey Division of …
100+ Still Locked Out Of Maryland Office Building Deemed Unsafe After Garage Shift 100+ Still Locked Out Of Maryland Office Building Deemed Unsafe After Garage Shift
100+ Still Locked Out Of Maryland Office Building Deemed Unsafe After Garage Shift Nobody is going back inside. A day after a structural scare forced the evacuation of a 10-story office building in Maryland, officials say Empire Towers remains unsafe to occupy, with engineers still needed before anyone can return. The building in the 7300 block of Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie was evacuated after part of an underground parking garage shifted during construction on Thursday, July 9, prompting about 100 people to leave the building.  No injuries were reported. County officials said on Friday that the Department of Inspections and Permits' chief building inspector ha…
Virginia SWAT Called In As Search Warrant Targets Suspects Wanted On 16 Felony Warrants Virginia SWAT Called In As Search Warrant Targets Suspects Wanted On 16 Felony Warrants
Virginia SWAT Called In As Search Warrant Targets Suspects Wanted On 16 Felony Warrants A Virginia SWAT team was called in Friday morning after investigators identified a home connected to two suspects wanted on a combined 16 felony warrants. The Culpeper County Sheriff's Office SWAT Unit assisted the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police in serving a warrant at a home in the Stonehaven subdivision, resulting in a massive response on July 10. According to Sheriff Timothy W. Chilton, one of the two wanted suspects was inside the home when officers arrived. Chilton said SWAT wasn't deployed simply because officers were serving warrants. The decision, he said, was b…
Two Maryland Siblings Killed In Double Homicide Identified As Police Hunt Gunman (UPDATED) Two Maryland Siblings Killed In Double Homicide Identified As Police Hunt Gunman (UPDATED)
Two Maryland Siblings Killed In Double Homicide Identified As Police Hunt Gunman (Updated) New details have been released three days after two children were shot and killed in Maryland. Police have identified the victims as 9-year-old Steve Allen and 15-year-old Giovanna Myrie as detectives continue searching for the person responsible. The pair was found on Tuesday, July 7, in the 6100 block of Talles Road in Gwynn Oak, where Baltimore County Police responded around 7:20 p.m. to reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found Allen and Myrie suffering from apparent gunshot wounds, according to investigators. Both children died from their injuries. Their bodies were tr…
Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane In Terrifying Midair Window Failure Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane In Terrifying Midair Window Failure
Passenger Nearly Sucked Out Of Plane In Terrifying Midair Window Failure A passenger was nearly pulled out of a Ryanair plane after a cabin window became detached shortly after takeoff in Greece, according to reports. The Malta Air-operated flight left Thessaloniki for Memmingen, Germany, on Friday, July 10, Greek news outlet NewsIT reported. The plane returned to Thessaloniki after the window came loose during the flight. Photos and videos posted online showed a damaged window and passengers wearing oxygen masks inside the cabin. "There was a noise like a tire bursting," a passenger told Radio Thessaloniki 94.5. "There was panic with s…
Virginia Mom's Bedtime Lottery Ticket Sparks $3.9M Scream That Sent Kids Running Virginia Mom's Bedtime Lottery Ticket Sparks $3.9M Scream That Sent Kids Running
Virginia Mom's Bedtime Lottery Ticket Sparks $3.9M Scream That Sent Kids Running She wasn't screaming because something was wrong. She was screaming because she'd just become a millionaire. A Virginia woman in Newport News struck it rich while playing the Virginia Lottery's Banker's Bonus online game before going to bed, winning a jackpot worth $3,908,819, lottery officials announced. According to the Virginia Lottery, the anonymous winner was playing from bed when she suddenly realized she'd hit the jackpot. The reaction got the attention of her teenage children. "I scared my children," the winner told lottery officials. "I just can't believe it!" Banker's Bonus is…