Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Virginia, Four Others Monitored Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Virginia, Four Others Monitored Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Virginia, Four Others Monitored
Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Virginia, Four Others Monitored A familiar feline face in a Virginia neighborhood has tested positive for rabies, raising concerns about possible exposure among residents and their pets who may have crossed paths with the infected cat. The warning comes from the Prince William County Police Department after a calico cat found in the 15500 block of Thoroughfare Road in Gainesville was confirmed to have rabies. Unlike many rabies cases involving wild animals, this cat was known to socialize with people and other pets in the area, making it possible that residents unknowingly came into contact with the infected animal. Now,…

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Nearly $1M In Damage, But Smoke Alarm May Have Saved Four Lives In Northern Virginia Nearly $1M In Damage, But Smoke Alarm May Have Saved Four Lives In Northern Virginia Nearly $1M In Damage, But Smoke Alarm May Have Saved Four Lives In Northern Virginia
Nearly $1M In Damage, But Smoke Alarm May Have Saved Four Lives In Northern Virginia A smoke alarm may have saved four lives in Northern Virginia, but it couldn't save their home from a fire that caused nearly $1 million in damage. A family of four was forced from their home in the 17200 block of Arrowood Place in Round Hill after a fire broke out on Friday, Oct. 16, leaving behind an estimated $940,000 in damage, according to Loudoun County Fire and Rescue. The family might not have had time to escape if not for a working smoke alarm that woke the homeowner, who discovered flames burning in the living room. By the time firefighters arrived, smoke was pouring from the sing…
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Wife Grabbed Gun, Husband Pulled Trigger: Maryland Couple Convicted Of Murder Giving someone a ride to work shouldn't cost a person their life, but that's exactly what happened to a Maryland man who found himself trapped in a driveway with an increasingly hostile husband and wife. Now, nearly a year after the deadly confrontation in Lexington Park, David Scott Jones, 59, and his wife, Djhonna Mari Jones, 47, have both been convicted of first-degree murder for their roles in the Oct. 27, 2025, shooting. The victim had arrived at the couple's home to pick up someone for work, and everything appeared routine until another vehicle pulled in behind him as he was backing o…
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways A new poll examines a politically charged question about President Donald Trump: whether Americans believe he is using the presidency for personal financial gain. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 41 percent believe Trump has done something illegal, citing allegations that he personally profited from the presidency. Another 18 percent consider his conduct unethical but not illegal. An equal share says he has done nothing wrong, while 21 percent say they do not know enough to judge. The findings measure public perceptions of the allegati…
Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check
Nationwide Meat, Poultry Recall Tops 1.5M Pounds: What To Check A nationwide meat and poultry recall has prompted federal food safety officials to warn consumers to check their refrigerators before their next meal. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximately 1,584,361 pounds of ready-to-eat products because they may have been stored at improper temperatures, according to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. The recalled products were shipped to retail and foodservice locations nationwide and in Hong Kong. They were produced approximately between Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, Oct. 7. Consumers who have the…

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He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC
He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez has worn three uniforms in his life: first in service of his country, then for his community. The third doesn't come with a badge, but it's the one he may cherish most: Dad. Now, he's facing a different kind of battle after being diagnosed with cancer. For his wife and five young daughters, the diagnosis has brought uncertainty, with his fellow officers hoping to ease the family's financial burden so Nunez can focus on treatment. "Those who know 'Nuney' know the kind of man he is: a devoted husband, the ultimate girl dad, a loyal friend, and a brother in blue," the …

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NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report
NJ Attorney Among 2 DUI Drivers Charged In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Nurse: Report Two New Jersey women, including a 36-year-old attorney, have been charged with drunk driving following a three-vehicle crash on Staten Island that killed a 66-year-old woman, authorities said. Shannon Theodore, 36, of Somerset, who was identified as a lawyer by Staten Island Advance, was driving a 2019 Range Rover Velar northbound in the southbound lanes of the West Shore Expressway when she collided head-on with a 2025 Kia Seltos around 5:36 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, the New York Police Department said. The Kia's driver, Duck Park, 66, of Staten Island, was pronounced dead at the sc…

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Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study
Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Halloween candy prices have skyrocketed over the last several years as stubborn inflation continues driving up costs for American families, according to a study. The average price of a 100-piece bag of Halloween candy has climbed 71% since 2021, according to a new FinanceBuzz study. That's more than triple the national inflation rate of 22% during the same period. The personal finance website found that a 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy costs an average of $16.96 in 2026, compared with $9.91 in 2021. FinanceBuzz analyzed prices at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albert…

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Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study
Here's How Much Halloween Candy Costs Have Soared As Inflation Haunts Families: New Study Halloween candy prices have skyrocketed over the last several years as stubborn inflation continues driving up costs for American families, according to a study. The average price of a 100-piece bag of Halloween candy has climbed 71% since 2021, according to a new FinanceBuzz study. That's more than triple the national inflation rate of 22% during the same period. The personal finance website found that a 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy costs an average of $16.96 in 2026, compared with $9.91 in 2021. FinanceBuzz analyzed prices at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and Albert…

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October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance
October’s Meteor Show Returns: How To Catch The Orionids' Peak Performance One of autumn’s signature meteor showers is approaching its peak, but catching its brightest moments will take more than a quick glance outside. The Orionids peak overnight Wednesday, Oct. 21, into Thursday, Oct. 22, NASA says. Known for their speed and brightness, the meteors can leave glowing trails and occasionally produce brilliant fireballs. The shower typically delivers about 10 to 20 meteors per hour under dark skies. This year, however, moonlight will make some of the fainter streaks harder to spot. A waxing gibbous moon will brighten the sky during part of the peak night, accordin…