Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify
Federal Government Mailing Over 1 Million Refund Checks: See If You Qualify A familiar-looking payment could be on its way to more than a million consumers, but there is a catch. The Federal Trade Commission is sending an additional 1,052,038 payments totaling more than $6.8 million to eligible Brigit customers who already accepted an initial payment from an earlier settlement, according to the agency’s Brigit refunds page. The money comes from the FTC’s case against Brigit, a cash-advance app. The agency alleged that Brigit promised subscribers quick advances of up to $250, charged fees, and made cancellation difficult. Brigit agreed to change some business pract…
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…
Police Search For Missing Maryland Mother, Infant Last Seen In Pennsylvania (DEVELOPING) Police Search For Missing Maryland Mother, Infant Last Seen In Pennsylvania (DEVELOPING)
Police Search For Missing Maryland Mother, Infant Last Seen In Pennsylvania (Developing) A Maryland mother and her infant have vanished, and police are asking for the public's help to bring them home. Baltimore County detectives are searching for 27-year-old Skyler Seitz and her 8-month-old son, Antonio Asencio, who were reported missing from the Dundalk area. Investigators said the pair's last known location was in Good Hope, Pennsylvania, though it remains unclear when or under what circumstances they traveled there. Police have not released any additional details about the disappearance. Seitz is described as standing 5-foot-2 and weighing approximately 108 pounds. Anyone…
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. …
American Woman Disappears During Beach Trip In Caribbean American Woman Disappears During Beach Trip In Caribbean
American Woman Disappears During Beach Trip In Caribbean A trip to one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated shorelines has turned into a mystery with a family waiting for answers. Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell, 44, of Cary, North Carolina, was last seen at Grand Anse Beach in St. George’s, Grenada, on Wednesday, July 22, according to the Royal Grenada Police Force. Police issued the missing-person alert on Thursday, July 23. The alert describes Waddell as 5 feet 5 inches tall, with a medium build and short blonde hair. It identifies her as a US citizen residing in the Grand Anse area during her stay. Authorities asked anyone who has seen Waddell or kno…
8-Year-Old Loses Leg In Boat Propeller Accident At Maryland Campground 8-Year-Old Loses Leg In Boat Propeller Accident At Maryland Campground
8-Year-Old Loses Leg In Boat Propeller Accident At Maryland Campground More than $81,000 has been raised for an 8-year-old boy who lost his right leg in a devastating boat propeller accident and now faces multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation. The GoFundMe, organized by family member Mary Gleason, was created after Aidan was seriously injured Thursday evening, July 23. "Our sweet Aidan was involved in a devastating boating accident that resulted in the amputation of his right leg, along with severe injuries to his left leg and hip," Gleason wrote. According to The Bay Net, Aidan was flown to a trauma center after he was struck by a boat propeller at…
US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: States Hit Hardest US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: States Hit Hardest
US Measles Surge Reaches Level Not Seen In 35 Years: 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…
Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon
Most Popular Meteor Shower Of Year Now Active: Peak Viewing Coming Soon The wait for summer’s most anticipated sky show is over, but its biggest act is still ahead. The Perseid meteor shower will be visible through Monday, Aug. 24, according to the American Meteor Society. Peak viewing will be overnight from Wednesday night, Aug. 12, into Thursday morning, Aug. 13. Activity began on Friday, July 17. This year’s timing could hardly be better. The peak will coincide with a new moon, eliminating lunar glare that might otherwise wash out faint meteors. The moon will be zero percent full during the peak, the American Meteor Society said. NASA considers the P…
Parasite Outbreak May Be Wider, CDC Says In New Warning Parasite Outbreak May Be Wider, CDC Says In New Warning
Parasite Outbreak May Be Wider, CDC Says In New Warning The scale of a fast-moving foodborne illness threat is coming into sharper focus, and confirmed cases may show only part of the problem. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 24, that a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce had expanded from five states to nine. At least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been recorded. Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania were added to Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. The CDC warned that the outbreak may not be limited to those states. The true numb…
13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials 13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials
13 Campers Sickened By Mushroom-Laced Edibles At YMCA: Officials Thirteen children became sick after consuming suspected mushroom-laced edibles at a YMCA summer camp in New Jersey, officials said. East Orange police responded to the YMCA on North Arlington Avenue shortly after 11 a.m., after receiving a report that multiple campers had eaten what appeared to be mushroom-laced edible products, according to a press release issued by the city mayor's office. A camp counselor saw one camper handing out what appeared to be candy to other campers, which is prohibited under camp policy, the release said.  A short time later, one child who consumed the…
Virginia Farmers Market Remains Open After Car Slams Into Stand, Injuring Two (DEVELOPING) Virginia Farmers Market Remains Open After Car Slams Into Stand, Injuring Two (DEVELOPING)
Virginia Farmers Market Remains Open After Car Slams Into Stand, Injuring Two (Developing) A busy Saturday at a Virginia farmers market was interrupted when a car crashed into one of the vendor stands, sending an adult and a child to the hospital. The crash happened shortly after noon on Saturday, July 25, at the Fairfax City Farmers Market in the 10000 block of Main Street, where an elderly driver reportedly crashed into a market stand, according to Fairfax County police. Police said one adult and one child suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. Both were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have not said what caused the crash or …
ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims
ICE Detains Southwest Flight Attendant On Work Trip, Supporters Dispute Federal Claims Federal agents detained a Southwest Airlines flight attendant while on a work trip as concerns grow about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers arrested Lorenzo "Enzo" Thompson at Nashville International Airport on Monday, July 14, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth reported. Online records show he's being held at an ICE detention center in Natchez, Mississippi, about 100 miles southwest of Jackson. In April 2021, Thompson entered the US from Jamaica on a six-month visa. "Thompson never departed and remained in the U.S. ille…
Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say
Circus Performer Struck By Arrow During Live NY Fair Performance, Cops Say A circus performer was injured after being struck by an arrow during a live show at a fair in the Hudson Valley on Friday, July 24, authorities said. Troopers responded to the Orange County Fair on the fairgrounds of 239 Wisner Ave. in Wallkill at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, after receiving a report that circus personnel had been injured during a performance, according to New York State Police. The preliminary investigation found that 42-year-old Ana B. Daza Tavera, of Waukesha, WI, fired an arrow at a foam target being held by fellow performer Edwin A. Cuervo Rangel, 38, also …
2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks 2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks
2 Countries Face Highest US Travel Warning: Key Risks Two destinations carrying Washington’s starkest warning now present Americans with sharply different dangers and, in one case, a major obstacle to returning home. The US Embassy in Niger highlighted the country’s Level 4 advisory on Thursday, July 9. The State Department updated its separate warning for the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday, July 15. Level 4 is the department’s highest advisory and means Americans should not travel to either country. Niger’s advisory cites terrorism, kidnapping, violent crime, civil unrest, and limited medical care. The State Department ordere…
Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny
Is Your Salad Safe? Questions Linger As Federal Response Faces Scrutiny A staple of salads, sandwiches, and tacos is leaving consumers with an uncomfortable question: Is it safe to eat? Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday, July 21, that a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak had been brought under control after officials identified a source and companies began recalls. “We do have the outbreak under control,” Kennedy said. “We have an extensive forensics, epidemiological forensics, and we’ve identified the source of the outbreak. We and the companies that are involved have implemented a recall.” However, the Centers for Dise…
Dog Ordered Euthanized After Attack On NY Teen: Owner Shares Her Side Dog Ordered Euthanized After Attack On NY Teen: Owner Shares Her Side
Dog Ordered Euthanized After Attack On NY Teen: Owner Shares Her Side A dog that bit and seriously injured a 17-year-old girl while she was walking her family's dog in New York has been euthanized following a court order, as its owner says she was unable to raise the money needed to bring the family pet home. Newburgh (Orange County, NY) police responded to 165 Fullerton Ave. at approximately 7:46 p.m. Sunday, May 18, to investigate a reported dog bite, where officers learned the teen had been attacked by a loose dog named Luna while walking her family's dog on a leash, police said in a press release on Friday, July 24. The victim suffered a puncture wound and…
TikToker Acquitted In Neighbor's Death Gets 12 Years In Florida Kidnapping Case TikToker Acquitted In Neighbor's Death Gets 12 Years In Florida Kidnapping Case
TikToker Acquitted In Neighbor's Death Gets 12 Years In Florida Kidnapping Case TikToker and former National Guardsman Zachary Latham, who was acquitted in the high-profile killing of his New Jersey neighbor, has been sentenced to prison in Florida for stalking and attempting to kidnap a woman after she ended their relationship. The 24-year-old former Vineland, NJ man was sentenced as a Habitual Violent Felony Offender to 12 years in prison with a 10-year minimum mandatory after pleading guilty in Lee County, FL, the State Attorney's Office announced Monday, July 21. The victim met Latham online while he was living in New Jersey, but after he moved to Southwest Florida…
Trump To Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner After Shooting, Night Of Chaos Trump To Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner After Shooting, Night Of Chaos
Trump To Attend Rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner After Shooting, Night Of Chaos President Donald Trump is returning to a Washington tradition that ended in chaos the first time around. Trump, 80, will attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday, July 24, at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC. The event begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time. The gathering comes nearly three months after gunfire abruptly ended the original dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, April 25. NBC News reported that Trump is expected to speak around 8:55 p.m. and briefly address the violence. “The president’s speech will be a combination of unifying yet v…
LeBron James Joining Philadelphia 76ers LeBron James Joining Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James Joining Philadelphia 76ers LeBron James is taking his talents to South Philly. James announced he is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers in a post on X on Friday, July 24. "I thought I was done when the season ended. I wasn't ready to announce it, and I knew I needed some time to really decide, but I was pretty sure I played my last game," James said. "I was honest at that last press conference when I said I needed to look at myself and decide if I still love this game. I still truly love this game, and I have more to give." "The last few weeks have really been special. I’ve never been able to have no clue what…
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To More States As Hospitalizations Climb Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To More States As Hospitalizations Climb
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Expands To More States As Hospitalizations Climb A sprawling foodborne illness investigation has taken another troubling turn as the case count continues to climb. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, July 24, that a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce had expanded from five states to nine. At least 1,947 illnesses and 98 hospitalizations have been reported. No deaths have been recorded. Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania were added to Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. The CDC said the outbreak may not be limited to those states. The true number of illnesses is likely hig…
New Cyclospora Outbreak Identified By FDA: What To Know Now New Cyclospora Outbreak Identified By FDA: What To Know Now
New Cyclospora Outbreak Identified By FDA: What To Know Now A new mystery has joined an already crowded slate of foodborne illness investigations, but consumers still do not know what food to avoid. The US Food and Drug Administration disclosed on Wednesday, July 22, that it is investigating a new Cyclospora outbreak involving 72 cases. The agency lists the cluster as outbreak reference No. 1392. The product linked to the illnesses has not been identified, and the FDA has begun tracing its path through the supply chain. The FDA has not released a state-by-state breakdown, illness-onset dates, or hospitalization and death figures. No recall has been…
Virginia Man Tried To Get Ex Arrested After Threatening To Kill Her, FBI Agent, Feds Say Virginia Man Tried To Get Ex Arrested After Threatening To Kill Her, FBI Agent, Feds Say
Virginia Man Tried To Get Ex Arrested After Threatening To Kill Her, FBI Agent, Feds Say He didn't stop at threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend. Federal prosecutors say a Virginia man also threatened to murder her boyfriend, target her family, and even an FBI agent before trying to convince his own relatives in law enforcement to have her falsely arrested. Norfolk resident Christopher Martin Herr, 33, admitted in federal court on Thursday, July 23, that he attempted to tamper with a witness after months of allegedly terrorizing the woman while he was under investigation. According to court records, it began on May 3, 2025. Herr repeatedly called his then-ex-girlfriend, ident…
Maryland Woman Faces Possible Limb Loss After Motorcycle Crash As Recovery Battle Begins Maryland Woman Faces Possible Limb Loss After Motorcycle Crash As Recovery Battle Begins
Maryland Woman Faces Possible Limb Loss After Motorcycle Crash As Recovery Battle Begins Her toughest ride is just beginning. A Maryland woman remains hospitalized and faces the possibility of losing a limb after a devastating motorcycle crash.  Friends say multiple surgeries still lie ahead before her long road to recovery can truly begin. District Heights resident Nakima Williams remains in the hospital as doctors continue treating the severe injuries she suffered in the crash.  Fellow rider Gerald Glover, who spoke with Williams this week, said she is scheduled to undergo two more surgeries and still faces "a long road ahead." According to friends, Williams is b…
Chilling Demand Revealed From First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note Chilling Demand Revealed From First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note
Chilling Demand Revealed From First Nancy Guthrie Ransom Note A message at the center of one of the nation’s most closely watched missing-person cases is now being heard in its chilling entirety. Crime journalist Briana Whitney revealed the contents of the first ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case during a special “Crime Junkie” podcast episode released Wednesday, July 22. Guthrie, 84, is the mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She vanished from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Sunday, Feb. 1. The note began: “Hello, Savannah. We have your mother, Nancy. She is safe but scared. She will be held for ransom, and once payment is received, s…
New Dad Kills Wife Before Hanging Himself In NYC, Years After Brother Killed Father: Reports New Dad Kills Wife Before Hanging Himself In NYC, Years After Brother Killed Father: Reports
New Dad Kills Wife Before Hanging Himself In NYC, Years After Brother Killed Father: Reports A new dad is believed to have killed his wife in their New York City apartment before taking his own life, years after his brother killed their father in Pennsylvania, according to published reports and documents obtained by Daily Voice. Police responded to a 911 call reporting an assault at a home on 41st Street in Astoria at approximately 12:24 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, where officers found 34-year-old Mary Kate Golding with a stab wound to her back inside the home. EMS pronounced her dead at the scene, the NYPD said. About six hours later, at approximately 6:39 a.m., officers responded…
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…
New Details Released In Death Of 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Actress Kaylee Hottle, 18 New Details Released In Death Of 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Actress Kaylee Hottle, 18
New Details Released In Death Of 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Actress Kaylee Hottle, 18 New official findings are shedding light on the sudden death of a rising actress whose work broke barriers on the big screen. People reported on Wednesday, July 22, that Kaylee Hottle died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Her manner of death was ruled an accident. Hottle died on Tuesday, July 21, after being injured in a car crash in Frederick, Maryland. She was 18. Her father, Joshua Hottle, announced her death in an American Sign Language video posted to Facebook. Original report - Kaylee Hottle Dies Suddenly: Teen Act…
Maryland Man Spent $29K+ To Direct Filipino Children's Live Sex Abuse, Feds Say Maryland Man Spent $29K+ To Direct Filipino Children's Live Sex Abuse, Feds Say
Maryland Man Spent $29K+ To Direct Filipino Children's Live Sex Abuse, Feds Say A Maryland man is facing federal prison time after admitting that he dished out thousands of dollars to watch Filipino children be sexually abused live online, authorities announced. Linthicum Heights resident Philip Andrew Turner, 47, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement in connection with what prosecutors described as a child sex trafficking operation based out of the Philippines. According to the US Attorney's Office, Turner began communicating with a known Filipino trafficker over Skype between November 2017 and March 2018, using the platform to entice and coerce minors into engagi…
Maryland Drug Dealer Discussed Cutting Fentanyl With Supplier To Prevent Overdoses, Feds Say Maryland Drug Dealer Discussed Cutting Fentanyl With Supplier To Prevent Overdoses, Feds Say
Maryland Drug Dealer Discussed Cutting Fentanyl With Supplier To Prevent Overdoses, Feds Say Federal prosecutors say a Maryland fentanyl dealer and his supplier discussed the drug's potency, then mixed in cutting agents to make it less likely to kill the people buying it. That conversation became part of the case against 50-year-old Jacque "Hammer" Brown, of Randallstown, who was sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison after investigators uncovered a large-scale fentanyl operation inside his Baltimore County home. The investigation began in March 2025 after the DEA received information that Brown was distributing fentanyl throughout the Baltimore area. Agents tracked his…
Same Face, Same Place: Virginia Man Busted With Drugs, Gun One Month After Conviction, Feds Say Same Face, Same Place: Virginia Man Busted With Drugs, Gun One Month After Conviction, Feds Say
Same Face, Same Place: Virginia Man Busted With Drugs, Gun One Month After Conviction, Feds Say Some people never learn. Virginia prosecutors say 23-year-old Atio Terrain Walton had barely begun serving supervised release for drug and gun crimes before Richmond police caught him with cocaine and another firearm, sending him back to federal prison. Walton was sentenced to one year and three months behind bars after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine, the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced. The case dates back to July 10, 2025, when Richmond police spotted Walton among a group gathered outside a vacant unit in Richmond's Sou…
Visited These Southern Maryland Spots? Health Officials Warn Of Measles Exposure Visited These Southern Maryland Spots? Health Officials Warn Of Measles Exposure
Visited These Southern Maryland Spots? Health Officials Warn Of Measles Exposure Two more measles cases have health officials racing to track down anyone who may have crossed paths with the infected patients. The Maryland Department of Health confirmed on Wednesday, July 22, that two Southern Maryland residents tested positive for measles after recently traveling to another state experiencing an active outbreak. Now, health officials are warning that anyone who visited three locations in St. Mary's County during specific timeframes may have been exposed to the highly contagious virus. The potential exposure sites are: J&R Feeds LLC, 28038 Thompsons Corner Road in…