Bethesda, MD
Politics
Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement
Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement President Donald Trump made some big news about the US Space Command headquarters switching states during a press briefing in the Oval Office, but an exchange with a reporter about his health may be the most talked-about aspect of the event. After several days in which he's been largely out of the public eye, speculation about his condition swirled on social media, with conspiracy theories surfacing. He was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) in July. The White House has not commented on the speculation or provided additional medical updates. They have cited frequent hand…

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by Joe Lombardi
Ridgefield, CT
Politics
Trump To Deliver Surprise Oval Office Announcement After Week Out Of View Trump To Deliver Surprise Oval Office Announcement After Week Out Of View
Trump To Deliver Surprise Oval Office Announcement After Week Out Of View After several days in which he's been largely out of the public eye that stirred online speculation about his health, President Donald Trump will deliver a mystery announcement from the Oval Office. Click here for a new, updated story: Trump Responds To Rumors About His Health During Oval Office Announcement It's scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. The White House did not disclose the topic of the remarks.  Trump has largely avoided public appearances over the past week and weekend, with photographers spotting him only twice entering and exiting the presidential motorca…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sterling, VA
Politics
Where’s Trump? Golf Photo In Sterling Sparks Wild ‘Body Double’ Rumors Where’s Trump? Golf Photo In Sterling Sparks Wild ‘Body Double’ Rumors
Where’s Trump? Golf Photo In Sterling Sparks Wild ‘Body Double’ Rumors Tales of President Donald Trump's alleged failing health may have been wildly exaggerated. While he hasn't made a public appearance in days, Trump took to the links at his Northern Virginia golf course amid speculation the 79-year-old is facing health concerns. Or did he?  “Great playing Golf with Jon Gruden — A really nice guy, and true character!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, alongside a photo of him and the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach on the links.  However — that photo was reportedly taken at least a week ago, further fueling speculation about the president's health.  Per Wh…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, VA
News
Arlington Crews Pull Off Rescue After Toucan Falls In Toilet, Gets Stuck Behind Dishwasher Arlington Crews Pull Off Rescue After Toucan Falls In Toilet, Gets Stuck Behind Dishwasher
Arlington Crews Pull Off Rescue After Toucan Falls In Toilet, Gets Stuck Behind Dishwasher Firefighters in Virginia made an unusual save when an exotic bird found itself in a perilous position. Chester the Toucan — who has gained a following on social media — had to be rescued over the holiday weekend after he found his way behind a dishwasher and couldn't get out. The rescue marked a long day for Chester's owner, Maria Stagliano, who has developed a strong social media following showcasing her life with the curious bird. Stagliano said that for the first time ever, Chester fell into the toilet after she forgot to put the lid down as she was cleaning up, so she rushed him t…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich, CT
Police & Fire
Old Greenwich Murder-Suicide: ChatGPT Encouraged Man’s Deadly Delusions, Report Says Old Greenwich Murder-Suicide: ChatGPT Encouraged Man’s Deadly Delusions, Report Says
Old Greenwich Murder-Suicide: ChatGPT Encouraged Man’s Deadly Delusions, Report Says A grim murder-suicide in one of Connecticut’s wealthiest suburbs is fueling debate after a new report alleged that ChatGPT deepened the suspect’s delusions and may have driven him further into darkness in the days leading up to the killing. Stein-Erik Soelberg, 56, and his 83-year-old mother, Suzanne Adams, were found dead inside their Old Greenwich home on Aug. 5, police said. Investigators believe Soelberg killed Adams before killing himself.  Related: Strange Online Rants Preceded Greenwich Murder-Suicide In the months before the killing, Soelberg — who had a lifelong history of me…

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by Josh Lanier
Bel Air, MD
Business
‘SOS Mode’: Verizon Outage Leaves Thousands Without Service In Major US Cities ‘SOS Mode’: Verizon Outage Leaves Thousands Without Service In Major US Cities
‘SOS Mode’: Verizon Outage Leaves Thousands Without Service In Major US Cities "SOS"? Not so much. Thousands of Verizon customers fell victim to a nationwide service outage that disrupted cell and data service in many of the country's major cities. The outage was reported by Downdetector, which identified outages across major US cities that included New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, and other localities.  Downdetector, reports of Verizon outages peaked around mid-day on Saturday, with many users experiencing their phones stuck in "SOS mode," indicating emergency call-only status with no normal network connectivity. The Verizon outages repor…

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by Zak Failla
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
Sports
‘FML’: Wood-Ridge Native Frankie Muniz’s Ladder Fall Sidelines Him From NASCAR Truck Series ‘FML’: Wood-Ridge Native Frankie Muniz’s Ladder Fall Sidelines Him From NASCAR Truck Series
‘FML’: Wood-Ridge Native Frankie Muniz’s Ladder Fall Sidelines Him From NASCAR Truck Series "FML" is taking on a new meaning for New Jersey native Frankie Muniz after a freak accident. The Bergen County child star turned NASCAR truck driver made light of the news he will be away from the tracks for a few weeks after falling from a ladder and fracturing his wrist.  "The phrase "FML" (Frankie Muniz's Life) takes on new meaning with moments like these," the Ford driver posted on Instagram. "I'm disappointed to share that I won’t be racing at Darlington this weekend or for the next few weeks due to a distal radius fracture."  View this post on Instagram …

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by Zak Failla
Windsor, CT
Police & Fire
Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ
Windsor Man Coerced 11, 13-Year-Old Girls Into Sending Him Nudes; Faces Life in Prison: DOJ A Connecticut man coerced and pressured an 11-year-old and a 13-year-old girl to send him nude photos over social media, federal authorities said.  Christopher Rodriguez, 31, of Windsor, was arrested and charged this week with enticing minors to engage in sexual activity, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  According to court documents, Rodriguez used the apps LiveIn and Discord in October and November 2023 to contact an 11-year-old girl in Florida. Authorities say he coerced her into sending him a sexually explicit video of herself. In another case, prosecutors allege Ro…

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by Josh Lanier
Lexington Park, MD
Obituaries
Maryland Biker Killed Days After Warning Others To 'Look Twice' For Motorcycles Maryland Biker Killed Days After Warning Others To 'Look Twice' For Motorcycles
Maryland Biker Killed Days After Warning Others To 'Look Twice' For Motorcycles Days after posting a warning message about motorcycle safety on social media, Dennis Ellis found himself the victim of a fatal Maryland crash. The 65-year-old Berlin resident was identified as the motorcyclist killed in a two-vehicle crash in Worcester County on Wednesday morning.  According to Maryland State Police, shortly after 10:15 a.m. on Aug. 27, troopers were called to a stretch of US Route 50 at Inlet Isle Lane, where there was a reported crash involving a motorcyclist who was critically injured. Ellis was reportedly riding west on Route 50, attempting to go through the inter…

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by Zak Failla
Arlington, MA
Lifestyle
Nantucket Native Meghan Trainor's Dramatic Weight Loss Divides Fans Nantucket Native Meghan Trainor's Dramatic Weight Loss Divides Fans
Nantucket Native Meghan Trainor's Dramatic Weight Loss Divides Fans Meghan Trainor’s latest Instagram post is getting as much attention for the comments as it is for the photo. The 31-year-old Grammy winner from Nantucket, MA, shared a picture on Wednesday, Aug. 27, wearing a pink, rhinestone-studded two-piece with matching heels, white gloves, and a voluminous platinum wig. And it wasn't enough to distract anyone from her leaner look and brand-new breast implants. In April, the "All About That Bass" singer opened up on her “Workin’ On It” podcast about using the GLP-1 Mounjaro for weight loss and overall health. Plenty of fans, and even Paris Hilton, dro…

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by Cecilia Levine
Williamstown-Monroe, NJ
Police & Fire
Williamstown Man Distributed Child Porn On Social Media: Prosecutor Williamstown Man Distributed Child Porn On Social Media: Prosecutor
Williamstown Man Distributed Child Porn On Social Media: Prosecutor A 44-year-old Williamstown man was arrested and charged with distributing child pornography, authorities announced Thursday. Aug. 28. An investigation into Michael Schmitt began following a tip from National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that he was distributing child porn over a social media platform,  Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew Johns said. Last month, detectives from the High Tech Crimes Unit of the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office executed a search warrant at Schmitt’s Williamstown residence, Johns said. Several electronic devices  belonging to Sc…

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by Sam Barron
Bedford, NY
News
‘My Heart Is Shattered’: Melania Trump Pushes Threat-Assessment Action After School Shooting ‘My Heart Is Shattered’: Melania Trump Pushes Threat-Assessment Action After School Shooting
‘My Heart Is Shattered’: Melania Trump Pushes Threat-Assessment Action After School Shooting First Lady Melania Trump condemned the deadly Minneapolis school shooting as “senseless and depraved,” sharing condolences for grieving families and urging earlier intervention to stop would-be attackers. “My heart is shattered for the families and friends of the victims of today’s senseless and depraved violent act," the first lady posted on X late Wednesday night, Aug. 27. "There is nothing that anyone can say to make your grief go away, but please know that you are not alone. My thoughts, love, and deepest sympathy are with you during this dreadful time.” In a separate, earlier post…

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by Joe Lombardi