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WASHINGTON, DC – Authorities are investigating a shooting in Northwest Washington that resulted in one man’s death. On Wednesday at approximately 9:24 p.m., Third District officers responded to a shooting report in the 600 block of O Street, Northwest. They found two men with gunshot wounds, both of whom were transported to a local hospital by DC Fire and EMS. One of the men, identified as 34-year-old Deangelo Jones of Northwest, was pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts. The second man sustained non-life-threatening injuries. A third man self-transported to a hospital and was also treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information…

TRENTON, NJ — On Monday, July 22, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the allocation of over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants to support community-driven climate initiatives. Among the recipients, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, and Maryland secured $249 million in federal funding for the Clean Corridor Coalition. This project aims to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles along the Interstate-95 freight corridor and adjacent roadways. “The steps we take today to lower emissions from heavy-duty vehicles along New Jersey’s transportation corridors will improve air quality in our communities, while mitigating climate impacts well into…

WASHINGTON, DC – Police are reaching out to the public for assistance in tracking down an armed robbery suspect who targeted a business on Georgia Avenue Wednesday evening. Around 7:23 p.m., the suspect entered an establishment in the 5700 block of Georgia Avenue, Northwest, brandished a firearm, and demanded money from an employee. The employee complied, and the suspect fled the scene. Surveillance cameras captured images of the suspect. Anyone with information on this suspect or incident should contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411. The D.C. Metro Police Department…

ROYAL OAK, MD — On July 25, at 7:01 a.m., a boat fire occurred at 6499 Bellevue Road, Royal Oak, Talbot County. The incident involved a 1983 15-foot Boston Whaler owned by Gregory Ferenbach. No injuries or deaths were reported. The estimated loss from the fire, including the vessel and its contents, is $12,000. The boat did not have any smoke alarms, fire alarms, or sprinklers. The St. Michaels Volunteer Fire Department responded to the incident, with one alarm and six firefighters. The fire was controlled in approximately 45 minutes. A neighbor discovered the fire, and it originated in the…

LOS ANGELES, CA — Reed Hastings, co-founder and executive chairman of Netflix, has made a substantial donation to Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign. The $7 million contribution was revealed on Tuesday to the tech-focused site The Information. “After the depressing debate, we are in the game again,” Hastings told The Information. He noted that this donation is the largest he has ever given to a single candidate. Earlier this month, Hastings publicly expressed his discontent with President Joe Biden’s performance during the first presidential debate. Following the debate, he told The New York Times, “Biden needs to step…

WASHINGTON, DC – Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday morning in Southeast Washington. At approximately 1:41 a.m., officers from the Seventh District responded to a report of a shooting in the 3900 block of 1st Street, Southeast. Upon arrival, they found a man in the roadway suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was transported by DC Fire and EMS to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite lifesaving efforts. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call police at (202)…

THURMONT, MD – A Frederick County resident won $50,000 playing the Money Money Money scratch-off ticket. The winner, a packaging official, decided to try his luck with scratch-offs after work last week. He purchased two $5 Money Money Money tickets at Mountain View Convenience & Food Mart, located at 140 Frederick Road. To his surprise, one of the tickets revealed a $50,000 top prize. “I wasn’t expecting to win anything big,” he said. “When I saw how much of a win it was, I was a little unsure.” The man confirmed his win at the retailer and shared the news…

COLUMBUS, OH – On Friday, Rob H of Columbus won $30,000 in the Mega Millions drawing. Rob discovered his win the next morning while having his coffee. “I scanned it on the app, and then sure enough, it came up and said $30,000, and I’m like, ‘oh my gosh,’” he said. Rob purchased his ticket at Eakin Road Market, located at 2220 Eakin Road. The winning numbers were 10-17-23-50-67, and the Mega Ball was 3. Rob used auto-pick to select his numbers and matched four out of the five white balls and the Mega Ball to win $10,000. With the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris has something to say about Wendesday’s violent protest in Washington D.C. against Israel. That protest led to attacks against police officers, the burning of American flags and the raising of Palestinian flags high above the nation’s capitol. Earlier in the day, left-wing protesters stormed a building on Capitol Hill and were forcibly removed from the building. Monuments were also defaced with pro-Hamas grafitti and threats to Jews and Americans. Union Station witnessed acts of vandalism and hate-fueled rhetoric during a protest, Harris said. Participants associated with the terrorist organization Hamas, known for its…

HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has reached a settlement with Walk’s Service Center Inc. and its owner, Bradley Karch, concerning the company’s private ticketing practices in State College. The settlement addresses allegations of deceptive and unfair business practices that involved issuing private parking tickets resembling government-issued tickets. The Office of Attorney General sued Walk’s in 2020, claiming the company required Pennsylvania consumers to pay these tickets under false threats of prosecution and/or unlawful vehicle retention. The settlement includes several key provisions: Walk’s Service Center is prohibited from requiring the payment of private parking tickets prior to releasing towed…