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Illegal Immigrant Ran Fentanyl Ring Out Of Georgetown Airbnb, Faces Deportation: Feds Illegal Immigrant Ran Fentanyl Ring Out Of Georgetown Airbnb, Faces Deportation: Feds
Illegal Immigrant Ran Fentanyl Ring Out Of Georgetown Airbnb, Faces Deportation: Feds A Georgetown Airbnb became the base for a fentanyl and meth trafficking operation until police showed up. In DC, federal prosecutors said 37-year-old Hieu Trung Vu, an illegal immigrant from Vietnam and a previously convicted felon, was sentenced to five years in prison after authorities found drugs and two handguns inside a short-term rental in Georgetown. Once he completes his sentence, Vu will be deported to Vietnam, according to the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. The investigation began on Dec. 4, 2025, after police received a 911 call reporting a woman was inside a…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth
CBS Sidelines Tony Romo After DUI Arrest, Network Picks Replacement In NFL Booth CBS Sports has placed lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving while drunk in Wisconsin. Romo was stopped while driving southbound on Interstate 43 on Milwaukee's high-rise bridge at around 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office. Deputies said they saw the 46-year-old passing vehicles in a gore area, which separates highway traffic from cars entering from an on-ramp. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was cited on suspicion of first-offense operating while intoxicated (OWI). "Tony Romo i…

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by Chris Spiker
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Two Trapped After Stairwell Collapses Inside Maryland Home During Renovation Two Trapped After Stairwell Collapses Inside Maryland Home During Renovation
Two Trapped After Stairwell Collapses Inside Maryland Home During Renovation A home renovation in Maryland took a dangerous turn when a stairwell under construction suddenly gave way, sending two people to the hospital. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched around 4:29 p.m. Thursday, July 30, to the 1400 block of Bradley Avenue in Rockville after reports of a stairwell collapse inside a home. When firefighters arrived, they found a man and a woman trapped inside and in need of assistance getting out of the house, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesman David Pazos. Both were safely removed by firefighters and transported to an are…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible
Renters May Qualify For Massive $360M Settlement: See If You're Eligible People who rented certain apartments across the US may be eligible for money from a nearly $360 million settlement. A federal district court has preliminarily approved 37 settlements totaling $359.925 million in class action litigation involving RealPage's rental pricing software. The lawsuit claims RealPage and several property management companies violated federal and state antitrust laws by conspiring to inflate rents for multifamily housing. The suit also claims renters were overcharged and had fewer housing options available to them. The settlement covers people and business…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Meet The Man Who Helped Keep This Virginia Town Moving For The Past 26 Years Meet The Man Who Helped Keep This Virginia Town Moving For The Past 26 Years
Meet The Man Who Helped Keep This Virginia Town Moving For The Past 26 Years If you've driven through Leesburg over the past quarter-century, chances are OJ Jackson had something to do with it. The longtime Virginia public works leader who spent 26 years helping keep the town's streets safe, clean and moving is calling it a career. Orland "OJ" Jackson officially retired Friday, July 31, after more than two decades with the Town of Leesburg's Public Works Department, where he served as Streets Superintendent. Jackson joined the town in February 2000 as Superintendent of Streets, Buildings and Grounds before transitioning to Streets Superintendent in 2006, a role he …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Fake Cop Pulled Gun, Asked Driver For Ride Before Virginia Arrest: Police Fake Cop Pulled Gun, Asked Driver For Ride Before Virginia Arrest: Police
Fake Cop Pulled Gun, Asked Driver For Ride Before Virginia Arrest: Police A Virginia man allegedly pulled out all the stops while role-playing as a police officer, but ultimately found himself on the wrong side of the law. James John Rastatter II, 35, of Woodbridge, is facing charges after police say he posed as a police officer while brandishing a handgun during two separate encounters in Woodbridge, according to the Prince William County Police Department. Investigators say the first encounter happened around 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, near Dale Boulevard and Forestdale Avenue. A 25-year-old man was driving when Rastatter allegedly approached his vehicle, di…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled
Person Killed, Hundreds Burned As 1.5M Hand Warmers Recalled More than 1 million rechargeable hand warmers are being recalled after hundreds of people suffered burns and one person died. OCOOPA Direct recalled about 1.5 million of its hand warmers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, July 30. The lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite, creating a risk of serious injury or death from fires and burns. The CPSC said it's aware of 1,480 reports of the hand warmers overheating. At least 15 fires and 350 burn injuries were reported, including the death of an 83-year-old in San Diego in February 2026. The recall covers OCOO…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns
Major Airline Adds DraftKings Sports Predictions To Flights Amid Gambling Concerns Delta Air Lines is launching an in-flight game powered by DraftKings amid concerns about the growth of prediction markets and online gambling nationwide. The airline introduced SkyPicks on Wednesday, July 29. The free sports prediction contest is available to SkyMiles members ages 21 and older on US domestic flights through Delta Sync Wi-Fi. Players can make predictions tied to real sporting events for a chance to win Delta gift cards. No wagers, deposits, buy-ins, miles, or real money are involved, according to the airline. SkyPicks will begin with MLB contests before adding NFL matc…

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George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In
George Clooney, Wife, Twin Children Forced From European Home As Danger Moves In A fast-moving threat forced one of Hollywood’s most recognizable families to leave the place they call home. George Clooney, 65, his wife, Amal, 48, and their 9-year-old twins evacuated their estate in southeastern France on Wednesday, July 29, according to multiple reports. The fire burned about 250 acres near the community of Brignoles, France. Approximately 700 residents were ordered to leave. The Clooneys disclosed their evacuation in a letter to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond, as reported by the Spanish daily El País. George Clooney said the family did not know whether its home would…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks
Nationwide Warning Grows: US Water Systems Hit In Suspected Iranian Cyberattacks A coordinated digital strike has exposed a vulnerability inside infrastructure Americans depend on every day. Click here for a new, updated story - Cyberattacks On US Water Systems Expand To At Least 7 States: Federal Alert Hackers targeted roughly 36 municipal water systems across Minnesota on Sunday, July 26, and Monday, July 27, according to multiple reports. The attacks affected technology used to monitor or control water infrastructure. Some communities lost automated functions or communications and temporarily switched to manual procedures. US and state investigators view Iran-aff…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know
Important Apple Software Update Arrives Across Devices: What To Know Apple’s newest software update may look routine, but the changes beneath the surface reach some of the most sensitive parts of its devices. Apple has just released iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and macOS Tahoe 26.6 with broad security patches, bug fixes, and preparations for its next operating systems. The company’s iOS and iPadOS security notice documents nearly 90 vulnerabilities affecting components including the kernel, WebKit, Wi-Fi, Apple Neural Engine, App Store, Siri, and system permissions. Several flaws could allow an app to access sensitive information, escape its security sandbox, wri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How
Baskin-Robbins Wants To Cure Your 'Sunday Scaries' With Charity Fundraiser: Here's How If you usually get the "Sunday scaries" before the start of a new week, Baskin-Robbins wants to make the end of your weekend a little sweeter. The ice cream chain is launching a "Sundae Scaries" fundraiser throughout August. Every Sunday, $1 from each sundae sold at participating locations will be donated to the Joy in Childhood Foundation, which supports children and families in local communities. The effort is similar to the annual Iced Coffee Day held by fellow Inspire Brands chain Dunkin', which also raises money for the foundation. "Whether you're easing into a new week, treating…

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by Chris Spiker