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…
Husband Detained After Wife Found Shot Dead In Fairfax County Home (DEVELOPING) Husband Detained After Wife Found Shot Dead In Fairfax County Home (DEVELOPING)
Husband Detained After Wife Found Shot Dead In Fairfax County 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…