Girl Scouts Adds New Cookies, Including First-Ever Dog Treat Girl Scouts Adds New Cookies, Including First-Ever Dog Treat
Girl Scouts Adds New Cookies, Including First-Ever Dog Treat Two new Girl Scout Cookies are joining the lineup for the 2027 season, including one made just for dogs. Girl Scouts of the USA unveiled Patch Pals and Girl Scout Sparkables on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Both will be available exclusively online for direct shipping beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2027, when the national Girl Scout Cookie season begins. Patch Pals are the organization's first cookies created for dogs. Developed with BARK, the soft-baked treats are blueberry muffin-flavored and feature one of four patch designs representing Girl Scout experiences. Girl Scout Sparkables are the first alle…
Former Couple Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide At Maryland Home: State Police Former Couple Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide At Maryland Home: State Police
Former Couple Found Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide At Maryland Home: State Police An apparent murder-suicide in Maryland is under investigation on the Eastern Shore, according to state police. Christine Wells, 67, and Robert Dehart, 66, of Pocomoke, have been identified as the victims who were pronounced dead by first responders in Somerset County on Sunday night. Shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 6, troopers were called to the 7500 block of Dividing Creek Road to conduct a welfare check. Upon arrival, they found Wells unresponsive and Dehart with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators believe Wells and Dehart were previously in a relationship, and Wel…
Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals
Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals What looks like a routine digital breadcrumb could tell strangers far more than users intend. Public ratings and reviews can expose hidden relationships, even when social-media connections or friend lists remain private, according to a study published in the journal Information Systems Research. Researchers developed an algorithm that used publicly visible Yelp activity to infer connections among users. It examined behavioral patterns rather than relying on disclosed friendships. The team tested its framework with Yelp data from Louisiana and Pennsylvania. At a 10 percent false-positive ra…
Pedestrian Fatally Struck Along Shoulder Of I-395 In Northern Virginia: State Police Pedestrian Fatally Struck Along Shoulder Of I-395 In Northern Virginia: State Police
Pedestrian Fatally Struck Along Shoulder Of I-395 In Northern Virginia: State Police An investigation has been launched in Northern Virginia after a pedestrian was struck and killed along I-395, according to state police. Troopers were called shortly before 8:30 p.m. to the southbound lanes of the interstate near Duke Street in Alexandria on Monday, Sept. 7.  Investigators say a trooper located a pedestrian in the left shoulder of I-395. He attempted life-saving measures, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The pedestrian has not been identified as of Tuesday, Sept. 8. Police noted that the driver stopped after the crash and called 911. The crash rem…
Pilot Burns Off Fuel, Makes Practice Runs Before Landing Plane Without Nose Gear (PHOTOS) Pilot Burns Off Fuel, Makes Practice Runs Before Landing Plane Without Nose Gear (PHOTOS)
Pilot Burns Off Fuel, Makes Practice Runs Before Landing Plane Without Nose Gear (Photos) The landing gear wasn't coming down, so a Maryland pilot had to find another way down. The trouble unfolded shortly before 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, as a twin-engine turboprop carrying two people attempted to land at Montgomery Airpark in Gaithersburg, according to Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson Pete Piringer. The problem was up front. The aircraft's nose landing gear wasn't working, and attempts by the pilot to troubleshoot the malfunction were unsuccessful. ICYMI (9/7 ~615p) Twin Engine Turbo Prop w/ front nose landing gear malfunction. 2 adults on board. Pilot went thru troub…
Northeast Has Some Of Nation's Happiest Residents, New Study Finds: How VA Fared Northeast Has Some Of Nation's Happiest Residents, New Study Finds: How VA Fared
Northeast Has Some Of Nation's Happiest Residents, New Study Finds: How VA Fared The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Happiest States in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 measures of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, unemployment, income growth, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety. The personal finance website also looked at how many adults feel active and productive, along with factors like sleep, leisure time, job security, and community support. "The happiest states are those that provide above-ave…
Bodies Of 4 Family Members Recovered After Florida-Bound Plane Vanishes: New Update Bodies Of 4 Family Members Recovered After Florida-Bound Plane Vanishes: New Update
Bodies Of 4 Family Members Recovered After Florida-Bound Plane Vanishes: New Update A desperate search by air and sea has ended in tragedy. The bodies of four members of a Miami family were recovered on Tuesday, Sept. 8, after their Florida-bound private plane went down near the Bahamas, family members told ABC News and NBC 6 South Florida. The victims were identified as pilot Mario Lamar Sr., 80; his wife, Lili Lamar, 79; and their grandchildren, Sofia “Sofi” Sosa, 28, and Christian Sosa, 22. Relatives and civilian boaters found the family members and brought their bodies aboard their own vessels, according to a family statement provided to the outlets. NBC 6 reported t…
Family Of College Football Player Who Died After Scoring Touchdown Breaks Silence Family Of College Football Player Who Died After Scoring Touchdown Breaks Silence
Family Of College Football Player Who Died After Scoring Touchdown Breaks Silence A college football tragedy that unfolded moments after a touchdown is drawing renewed attention. William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett died after suffering a medical emergency during the Cardinals’ season opener on Saturday, Aug. 29, in Liberty, Missouri. He was 20. Original report: 20-Year-Old Player Dies Moments After Scoring Touchdown In College Football Season Opener Barnett’s family has now spoken publicly while asking for privacy and retaining two law firms, according to Kansas City NBC affiliate KSHB 41. “The words people have shared about Micah reflect his cha…
Elected Official Suffers Heart Attack During Pickup Basketball Game, Has Stent Placed Elected Official Suffers Heart Attack During Pickup Basketball Game, Has Stent Placed
Elected Official Suffers Heart Attack During Pickup Basketball Game, Has Stent Placed A weekend basketball game took a frightening turn for a prominent Maryland politician. Montgomery County Councilmember and Democratic county executive nominee Will Jawando suffered a heart attack during his regular pickup basketball game on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 5, his office confirmed on Monday. Friends who were with Jawando acted quickly, and he was immediately taken to George Washington University Hospital, according to his office. Doctors successfully placed a stent. Jawando is now resting comfortably, and his doctors expect him to make a full recovery because of his strong o…
Info Released On 5 Killed In Amazon Cargo Jet Crash: New Video Shows Pilot Escaping Info Released On 5 Killed In Amazon Cargo Jet Crash: New Video Shows Pilot Escaping
Info Released On 5 Killed In Amazon Cargo Jet Crash: New Video Shows Pilot Escaping New details are emerging about the five people killed in the fiery Amazon cargo jet crash in Miami, while newly released video captures a dramatic moment in the immediate aftermath. Click here for a new, updated story: IDs Released For 5 Killed In Amazon Cargo Jet Crash The five fatalities from the Sunday, Sept. 6 crash were confined to people inside two vehicles struck after the Boeing 767-300 overran a runway at Miami International Airport, National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said during a Monday, Sept. 7, news conference. A video of the press conference is avail…
3 Killed After SUV Slams Into Oxygen Tank Truck On I-66, Drivers Charged: Virginia State Police 3 Killed After SUV Slams Into Oxygen Tank Truck On I-66, Drivers Charged: Virginia State Police
3 Killed After SUV Slams Into Oxygen Tank Truck On I-66, Drivers Charged: Virginia State Police Three people are dead. Now two drivers are facing charges. Virginia State Police confirmed on Monday, Sept. 7, that reckless driving charges have been filed following a fiery crash that killed all three people inside a Honda Pilot on I-66 a day earlier. The crash happened around 4:10 p.m. Sunday on the westbound I-66 Express Lanes near mile marker 64.3 in Fairfax. At 4:10 p.m., VSP responded to a fatal, multi-vehicle crash on westbound I-66 in the express lanes at the 64.2-mile marker in Fairfax County. Troopers are currently working on identifying the deceased and notifying next of ki…
Baby Dies After Driver Strikes Pregnant Woman, Forcing Emergency Delivery In Virginia: PD Baby Dies After Driver Strikes Pregnant Woman, Forcing Emergency Delivery In Virginia: PD
Baby Dies After Driver Strikes Pregnant Woman, Forcing Emergency Delivery In Virginia: PD She was in her third trimester when a driver hit her and kept going. A 24-year-old pregnant woman and a 28-year-old man were walking through a parking lot in Woodbridge at around 9:42 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3, when they were struck by a dark-colored pickup truck, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The driver never stopped. Both victims were rushed to an area hospital with injuries from the crash, but doctors were also fighting for another life. The woman, who police said was in her third trimester of pregnancy, underwent an emergency procedure that resulted in her …