Love Island USA Has A New Winner, And She's From Virginia Love Island USA Has A New Winner, And She's From Virginia
Love Island USA Has A New Winner, And She's From Virginia Virginia has a new reality TV champion. Newport News model Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff were crowned the winners of Love Island USA Season 8 during the live finale after earning the most votes from viewers, taking home the show's $100,000 grand prize. Tatum, 25, is the latest Hampton Roads native to find herself in the national spotlight after spending the summer on one of the country's most-watched reality competition series, which pairs contestants in search of romance while America ultimately decides the winning couple. The victory capped a whirlwind run for Tatum, who entered the v…
'Twitter Fingers' Turn Maryland Arsonist's 30-Year Sentence Into 50 Years: Prosecutors 'Twitter Fingers' Turn Maryland Arsonist's 30-Year Sentence Into 50 Years: Prosecutors
'Twitter Fingers' Turn Maryland Arsonist's 30-Year Sentence Into 50 Years: Prosecutors A Maryland arsonist couldn't stop sending messages from behind bars. It just cost him decades in prison. Baltimore resident John Best was sentenced on Monday, July 13, to an additional 20 years after a jury found him guilty of witness intimidation for threatening the woman set to testify against him in his arson case, the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office announced. The new sentence will be served consecutively to the 30-year prison term Best received earlier this year for first-degree arson, stretching his total time behind bars to 50 years. "This Defendant's 'Twitter fingers' turn…
Convicted MS-13 Associate Sent To ICE Custody After Virginia Murder Sentence Convicted MS-13 Associate Sent To ICE Custody After Virginia Murder Sentence
Convicted MS-13 Associate Sent To ICE Custody After Virginia Murder Sentence His prison sentence is over. His trip out of the country is just beginning. Virginia officials turned over a convicted murderer and suspected MS-13 associate to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement after honoring a federal immigration detainer, the agency announced. Jose Jairo Rivas-Santiago, 32, a Honduran national, was taken into ICE custody on June 15 after completing the portion of his incarceration that made him eligible for release from the Virginia Department of Corrections. According to ICE, Rivas-Santiago was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations agents in Richmond in Apr…
Maryland Dog Turned On Toaster, Sparked House Fire While Family Was Away: Fire Marshal Maryland Dog Turned On Toaster, Sparked House Fire While Family Was Away: Fire Marshal
Maryland Dog Turned On Toaster, Sparked House Fire While Family Was Away: Fire Marshal One curious jump changed everything. Harford County investigators say a family dog accidentally started a house fire in Belcamp after hopping onto a kitchen counter and turning on a toaster while no one was home. The fire broke out around 5:33 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at a single-family home in the 4300 block of Foxglove Court, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. Investigators determined the fire began in the kitchen after Bo, the family's dog, jumped onto the counter and activated the toaster, igniting nearby combustible materials. The unusual chain of events was …
Fire Erupts Aboard Massive US Military Cargo Ship USNS Charles L. Gilliland In Maryland Fire Erupts Aboard Massive US Military Cargo Ship USNS Charles L. Gilliland In Maryland
Fire Erupts Aboard Massive US Military Cargo Ship USNS Charles L. Gilliland In Maryland Smoke could be seen for miles. A massive fire broke out aboard a US military cargo ship at the Port of Baltimore late on Monday, prompting a second-alarm response from firefighters. The blaze was reported shortly after 11 a.m. on July 13 aboard the USNS Charles L. Gilliland, which was docked near the 2000 block of South Clinton Street in Baltimore, according to the fire department. When crews arrived, two lifeboats mounted on the side of the vessel were fully engulfed in flames, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Despite the dramatic scene, no injuries were reported. Firef…
KFC Brings Back Beloved Menu Item After 'Impossible To Ignore' Demand KFC Brings Back Beloved Menu Item After 'Impossible To Ignore' Demand
KFC Brings Back Beloved Menu Item After 'Impossible To Ignore' Demand KFC is bringing back a very popular menu item as it makes major changes to win back customers. The fast-food chain announced the nationwide return of Popcorn Chicken in a news release on Monday, July 13. The bite-sized chicken is available for a limited time while supplies last. Popcorn Chicken first appeared on KFC menus in the early 90s and was discontinued in 2023. "For years, KFC has heard directly from fans clamoring for Popcorn Chicken's return," said Melissa Cash, KFC's US chief marketing officer. "We read every comment, every DM, and even every online petition signature, and the me…
911 Call Went Silent Before Virginia Wife Was Found Murdered, Husband Charged: Police (UPDATED) 911 Call Went Silent Before Virginia Wife Was Found Murdered, Husband Charged: Police (UPDATED)
911 Call Went Silent Before Virginia Wife Was Found Murdered, Husband Charged: Police (Updated) She called for help. Then the line went dead. Fairfax County police have charged a 64-year-old man with murder after investigators say he fatally shot his wife inside their Fair Oaks home on Sunday night. Officers responded at 10:21 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, to the 12000 block of Washington Brice Road after a 911 caller could hear sounds "consistent with a disturbance" before the call was disconnected, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.  A second 911 call came in at 10:39 p.m. When officers entered the home, they found Chisen Jameson, 60, of Fair Oaks, suffering from g…
Crushed But Not Broken: Maryland Driver Walks Away After Tree Collapses Onto Car Crushed But Not Broken: Maryland Driver Walks Away After Tree Collapses Onto Car
Crushed But Not Broken: Maryland Driver Walks Away After Tree Collapses Onto Car A Maryland man walked away after firefighters rescued him from a car that was crushed by a massive fallen tree Monday afternoon. The rescue happened around 2:57 p.m. on Monday, July 13, in the 3500 block of Enterprise Road in Mitchellville, where Prince George's County Fire/EMS crews found a large tree resting across a vehicle with the driver trapped inside. Firefighters extricated the adult man from the wreckage, according to the department. Despite the extensive damage to the car, the man was evaluated at the scene and refused transportation to a hospital, officials said. No additional …
Trump Announces Rare Primetime National Address As Mystery Swirls Over Topic Trump Announces Rare Primetime National Address As Mystery Swirls Over Topic
Trump Announces Rare Primetime National Address As Mystery Swirls Over Topic President Donald Trump is preparing to command the country's attention in prime time, but he is keeping the reason under wraps. He said he will deliver an address to the nation on Thursday, July 16, at 9 p.m. Eastern time. Trump, 80, made the announcement in a Truth Social post shared on Monday, July 13. The White House had not confirmed a topic by Monday afternoon. CNBC reported that Trump is expected to discuss newly declassified intelligence that administration officials claim reveals plans by foreign nations to interfere in the 2020 election. The report did not identify the countries …
Maryland Man's Jewelry Theft Escape Ends After He's Struck By Passing Car: Sheriff Maryland Man's Jewelry Theft Escape Ends After He's Struck By Passing Car: Sheriff
Maryland Man's Jewelry Theft Escape Ends After He's Struck By Passing Car: Sheriff He made it out of the jewelry store. He didn't make it out of the parking lot. A Maryland man accused of snatching a necklace from a mall jewelry store was struck by a passing car while trying to run away, then unknowingly led police straight back to himself moments later, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. The bizarre chain of events unfolded around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 29, at St. Charles Towne Center in Waldorf. Investigators say Kevin Williams Jr., 34, of Waldorf, walked into a jewelry store and asked an employee to see a necklace. When it was handed to him, he bol…
Search Launched For Crew Member Missing From Caribbean Cruise, Reports Say Search Launched For Crew Member Missing From Caribbean Cruise, Reports Say
Search Launched For Crew Member Missing From Caribbean Cruise, Reports Say Rescuers are searching for a crew member of a Princess Cruises ship off the coast of Mexico, according to reports. The unidentified employee aboard the Regal Princess was reported missing near Cancún, CBS News Miami reported on Monday, July 13. The cruise departed Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, July 11, according to CruiseMapper. The Regal Princess stopped on the Mexican island of Cozumel and is scheduled to stop in Belize and Honduras. "Princess Cruises is responding to a situation involving a crew member aboard Regal Princess in waters off the coast o…
Ex-GOP Aide Accused Of Staging Violent Attack In NJ Shows Off Scars In New Facebook Photo Ex-GOP Aide Accused Of Staging Violent Attack In NJ Shows Off Scars In New Facebook Photo
Ex-gop Aide Accused Of Staging Violent Attack In NJ Shows Off Scars In New Facebook Photo A former GOP aide accused of staging a violent attack in a New Jersey nature preserve and hiring a scarification artist to cut her is all smiles in a brand-new Facebook photo that shows off her scars. Greene, a 26-year-old Ocean City resident, appears laughing with an unidentified man, her raised, pink scars in clear view. The photo was uploaded Saturday, July 4. Greene made headlines last year after federal prosecutors accused her of helping stage a fake violent attack, then telling police she had been assaulted at gunpoint because of her job with a federal official. On Wednesday, July 23…
Stolen Credit Card Led To A Free Hotel Stay In Virginia Until Deputies Checked Him Out: Sheriff Stolen Credit Card Led To A Free Hotel Stay In Virginia Until Deputies Checked Him Out: Sheriff
Stolen Credit Card Led To A Free Hotel Stay In Virginia Until Deputies Checked Him Out: Sheriff Noe Adolfo Salinas has a place to lawfully rest his head. The Fairchance, Pennsylvania resident is behind bars after allegedly using a stolen credit card at a Northern Virginia hotel for a quick stay, according to the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office. The trouble started around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 10, when a deputy was called to the Baymont Inn & Suites in Warrenton after a man reported his credit card had been used there without permission. Investigators say the victim accidentally left the card at a local restaurant three days before discovering unauthorized charges from the ho…
No Working Smoke Alarms Found After Extension Cord Sparks $416K Loudoun County House Fire No Working Smoke Alarms Found After Extension Cord Sparks $416K Loudoun County House Fire
No Working Smoke Alarms Found After Extension Cord Sparks $416K Loudoun County House Fire One bad extension cord was enough. No working smoke alarms made it even worse. A Virginia family is out of its home after investigators determined an extension cord sparked a fast-moving fire that caused more than $416,000 in damage, while also revealing the house had no working smoke alarms. The fire broke out just before 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at a home in the unit block of N. Berlin Pike in Lovettsville, where Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews arrived to find heavy flames pouring from the rear deck and extending into the house. Firefighters launched an interior attack while …
Domestic Terrorism Charges Filed Against Maryland Man Over Supreme Court Threats: DOJ Domestic Terrorism Charges Filed Against Maryland Man Over Supreme Court Threats: DOJ
Domestic Terrorism Charges Filed Against Maryland Man Over Supreme Court Threats: DOJ A Maryland man who lobbed threats at the US Supreme Court and other officials is facing years behind bars, federal authorities announced. Daniel Amos, 51, has been indicted following a series of harassing phone calls over the course of two years before his arrest, according to the US Attorney's Office. Court records say that between April 15, 2024, and April 16, 2026, Amos made multiple calls and initiated communication with a telecommunications device specifically to harass three people. It is further alleged that Amos made threats targeting a federal law enforcement officer who work…
Northeast States Sue To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Megamerger: What To Know Northeast States Sue To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Megamerger: What To Know
Northeast States Sue To Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Megamerger: What To Know Several Northeast states are trying to block Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery as political scrutiny surrounds the media giant's ties to President Donald Trump. Attorneys general from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York are among a coalition of 12 states suing to stop the proposed merger. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Monday, July 13. The lawsuit comes after Paramount faced criticism for agreeing to pay Trump $16 million to settle his lawsuit over a "60 Minutes" interview with for…
Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One
Never-Ending Pasta Pass Returning To Olive Garden After 6 Years: How To Get One After a six-year hiatus, Olive Garden is bringing back one of its hardest-to-get deals. The Italian restaurant chain announced the return of its "Never-Ending Pasta Pass" in a news release on Monday, July 13. Only 10,000 passes will be available for $100 on PastaPass.com at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 16. The Never-Ending Pasta Pass includes 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, homemade sauces, and protein toppings, along with never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks. Passholders will receive early access to Olive Garden's Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion starting Monday, Aug. 24. The nationw…
Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach
Two Sisters' New Gadget Could Change The Way You Lounge At The Beach For years, sisters Cindy Shuster and Nancy Stultz spent their time at the beach searching for a comfortable way to put their feet up. They tried everything from coolers to beach chairs with built-in footrests to building endless sand piles. Nothing stayed comfortable for long. Then, during what Shuster calls the perfect beach day in Avalon, NJ, in Summer 2025, inspiration struck. Shuster, of Baltimore, MD, and Stultz, of Frederick, MD, brought two pillow cases to the beach and filled them with sand to prop their feet up. It worked. "I was like, this is ingenious. This is so much more comfo…
Smoldering Cardboard From Backyard Fire Pit Sparks Maryland House Fire Smoldering Cardboard From Backyard Fire Pit Sparks Maryland House Fire
Smoldering Cardboard From Backyard Fire Pit Sparks Maryland House Fire It wasn't out. What started as an attempt to light a backyard fire pit ended with smoke pouring from a Maryland basement after a homeowner brought smoldering cardboard back inside, believing it had already burned itself out. The accidental fire happened around 6:50 p.m. on Friday, July 10, at a home in the 14900 block of Railroad Street in Midland, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. Investigators say the homeowner used cardboard to help start an outdoor fire pit before deciding to save what was left for another day. There was just one problem. The cardboard was s…
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone
Details Emerge On ID, Condition Of Grandfather Violently Attacked By Bison At Yellowstone A frightening campground encounter has left a grandfather facing a difficult recovery and renewed questions about the unpredictable power of Yellowstone's wildlife. The victim is Carl Isom-McDaniel, a 65-year-old Washington state resident and community leader, according to Cascadia (Washington) Daily News. Cascadia Daily News reported that Isom-McDaniel suffered multiple broken bones and remained hospitalized after the attack. He was conscious and in good spirits while waiting for emergency crews, despite severe pain, the outlet noted. The National Park Service has not released a detailed …
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules
Could Instagram AI Use Your Photos? Meta Just Changed The Rules Meta has reversed course on a controversial artificial intelligence feature for Instagram after widespread backlash while launching more than 30 new AI-powered Story effects, the social media powerhouse announced. Last Tuesday, Meta introduced a tool that allowed people to generate AI images in Meta AI by @mentioning public Instagram accounts they wanted to reference. On Friday, July 10, the company said it had removed the feature.  Users apparently realized public Instagram accounts could be referenced in AI-generated images without the account holder's permission, as all public …
Report Of Man Loading Handgun At Maryland Bus Stop Ends In Deadly Police Shooting Report Of Man Loading Handgun At Maryland Bus Stop Ends In Deadly Police Shooting
Report Of Man Loading Handgun At Maryland Bus Stop Ends In Deadly Police Shooting A report of a man loading a handgun at a Maryland bus stop ended in a fatal police shooting on Sunday night, authorities say. The strange situation played out shortly after 6:45 p.m. on July 12 in the 9600 block of Lost Knife Road in Gaithersburg, where officers were called to investigate a suspicious suspect in the area. According to the Montgomery County Police Department, a tipster alerted the agency that a man was loading a gun at a bus stop in front of the Montgomery Village Plaza. Media Briefing: Lost Knife Road Officer Involved Shooting#MCPNews #MCPD pic.twitter.com/VTpDQO4ktX — …
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park'
Sam Neill Dies Suddenly: Beloved Actor Starred In 'Jurassic Park' One of the screen's most familiar and quietly commanding presences has died, leaving behind a career that crossed blockbusters, prestige dramas, and television. New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, July 13, his family announced in a statement on Instagram. He was 78. His family said the death was unexpected. No cause was disclosed.  In April, Neill announced he was cancer-free after being treated for Stage 3 blood cancer over the course of several years. "Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterized his whole li…
DMV Faces Midweek Weather Shake-Up: Here's What To Expect DMV Faces Midweek Weather Shake-Up: Here's What To Expect
DMV Faces Midweek Weather Shake-Up: Here's What To Expect Relief from the last round of punishing heat will prove short-lived as a sprawling pattern change closes in on the Northeast. Heat and humidity will spread into the region on Tuesday, July 14, as a strong ridge pushes east from the nation's midsection, according to the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center. Temperatures will surge into the 90s across a wide area. Upstate NY and inland New England will face their hottest conditions Tuesday. Heat will remain intense on Wednesday, July 15. Highs will generally reach the low to mid-90s, while the Massachusetts coast, Cape Cod, an…
Husband Detained After Wife Found Shot Dead In Northern Virginia Home (DEVELOPING) Husband Detained After Wife Found Shot Dead In Northern Virginia Home (DEVELOPING)
Husband Detained After Wife Found Shot Dead In Northern Virginia Home (Developing) A man is in custody after police say his wife was found shot to death inside their Northern Virginia home on Sunday night. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called around 10:30 p.m. on July 12 to the 12000 block of Washington Brice Road in Fair Oaks, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, first responders were met by a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Deputy Chief Brendan Hooke said the woman's husband was detained at the scene and remains in custody as investigators work to determine what led to the fatal…
Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps
Randolph Mantooth Dies: Actor Built Decades-Long Career In Classic TV Shows, Soaps He became famous playing a lifesaver, then spent decades honoring the people who do that work for real. Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC’s 1970s series "Emergency!," died Thursday, July 9, at 80, according to multiple reports. Mantooth died at a hospice facility in Ventura, California, after years of declining health, People reported, citing his brother, Donald Mantooth. Entertainment Weekly also reported that Mantooth had battled several cancers before his death. Born Randy DeRoy Mantooth in Sacramento, California, in 1945, he g…
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…
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments
Check Fraud Warning: How Scammers Use Fake Payments A check that looks like free money can quickly turn into a costly trap. Fake check scams often begin with an unexpected payment tied to a prize, mystery shopping job, online sale, personal assistant offer, or other pitch, according to the Better Business Bureau. The hook is simple: scammers send a check, tell the recipient to deposit it, then ask for money to be sent back through a wire transfer, gift card, money order, or cryptocurrency. The check may appear to clear at first. That does not mean it is real. The Federal Trade Commission says banks must make deposited funds available quick…
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 …
Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham
Probable Cause Of Death Released For Sen. Lindsey Graham The sudden death of one of the Senate’s most recognizable figures now has a preliminary medical explanation. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died Saturday evening, July 11, from an aortic dissection due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to preliminary findings from the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Earlier story: Trump Reveals Details Of Call With Lindsey Graham Hours Before Senator's Sudden Death Graham’s communications director, Taylor Reidy, shared the information on social media late Sunday afternoon, July 12. Th…
Someone Tried To Throw This Tiny Maryland Cat Off A Bridge. It Landed On Its Feet. (Video) Someone Tried To Throw This Tiny Maryland Cat Off A Bridge. It Landed On Its Feet. (Video)
Someone Tried To Throw This Tiny Maryland Cat Off A Bridge. It Landed On Its Feet. (Video) It should have been the end of the story. Instead, it was the beginning of one very angry little cat's second chance. A tiny orange cat is safe Sunday after someone allegedly tried to throw it from a moving vehicle while crossing a bridge in Maryland, prompting a rescue by Prince George's County Park Police that ended with the frightened survivor hissing, growling, and very much reminding everyone it still had plenty of fight left. Thanks to the quick report from the citizen and the swift, compassionate response of our officers, the frightened cat was safely rescued without injury and i…