New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise
New Cancer Vaccine Research Shows Promise A small but striking study is giving cancer researchers another reason to closely watch a new kind of treatment. An experimental personalized mRNA vaccine showed lasting results in some patients with pancreatic cancer, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City reported. The phase 1 trial involved 16 patients who received the vaccine after pancreatic cancer surgery, along with chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug. The vaccine, called autogene cevumeran, was custom-made for each patient using the unique genetic changes in that person’s tumor. In eight of the 16 patients, the…
$725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible For Brand-New Payouts $725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible For Brand-New Payouts
$725M Facebook Settlement: See If You're Eligible For Brand-New Payouts If you received money from Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement, you may soon get another payment. A second distribution of money is expected to begin in June, according to an email sent to settlement members. The payments will be sent in batches and continue for about four weeks. Only people with approved claims who successfully cashed or redeemed their initial payment are eligible for the additional money. "You will receive an additional email notice approximately 3-4 days before your additional settlement payment is issued," the email reads. "Please continue to check your ema…
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized
Wrong Dog Put Down After Deadly NJ Attack? Owner Charged, New Dog Seized A New Jersey woman has been charged after investigators determined the wrong dog may have been surrendered and euthanized following a fatal pit bull attack that injured a local resident and killed her pet, authorities said. The case stems from an attack that happened near 91 Springfield Ave. in Summit at approximately 5:52 a.m. on Nov. 5, 2025, local police said. A 70-year-old woman was walking her small dog when two pit bulls broke free from their handler and launched an unprovoked attack, police said. The woman was knocked to the ground and suffered injuries to both upper thighs, her…
MD Among Nation's Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why MD Among Nation's Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why
MD Among Nation's Strongest State Economies, New Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the nation's strongest economically, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Best & Worst State Economies on Monday, June 1. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states and Washington, DC, based on factors like gross domestic product growth, unemployment, startup activity, and the share of jobs in high-tech industries. The strongest state economies create more opportunities for residents while helping states attract new businesses and investments, according to WalletHub. "Factors like a low unemployment rate and high av…
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle During 2026 NBA Finals: Here's How You could win free Chipotle as the New York Knicks pursue their first NBA title in more than half a century. Chipotle Mexican Grill announced its "53 Years. 53 Real Ingredients" campaign on Wednesday, June 3. The chain will offer free burritos to 53,000 lucky fans at the end of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The promotion celebrates 1973, the year the Knicks won their last NBA title and when the Spurs played their first season in the American Basketball Association. "This year's series created a connection we couldn't ignore: 53 years tied to a unique ch…
Baltimore Woman Wanted On Nevada Warrant Arrested In NJ, Police Say Baltimore Woman Wanted On Nevada Warrant Arrested In NJ, Police Say
Baltimore Woman Wanted On Nevada Warrant Arrested In NJ, Police Say A pair wanted on extraditable warrants in multiple states were arrested during a traffic stop in New Jersey, police said. Officers stopped a black 2020 Lincoln SUV in Saddle Brook at approximately 11:23 a.m. on Thursday, June 4,  according to Saddle Brook Police Chief John A. Zotollo Jr. The two initially provided fake driver's licenses that appeared to originate overseas, and an investigation identified them as Sena Miclescu, 29, of Newburgh, NY, and Edera Miclescu, 27, of Baltimore, MD. Police found that Sena Miclescu was wanted on full extradition warrants from Las Vegas, NV, …
Teen Charged As Adult After Threatening Student With Knife At Maryland School, Sheriff Says Teen Charged As Adult After Threatening Student With Knife At Maryland School, Sheriff Says
Teen Charged As Adult After Threatening Student With Knife At Maryland School, Sheriff Says A teenager in Southern Maryland is facing serious charges after allegedly threatening another student with a knife during an altercation at Great Mills High School on Friday. Deputies from the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office were called to the building on June 5 to investigate reports of threats that were made by one student targeting another. Investigators say the student was confronted by a 16-year-old suspect who was brandishing a knife. The teen was able to leave the area and notified administrators, who contacted the sheriff's office. The suspect, who will not be identified due to …
Man Accused Of Threatening Hospital Staff With Knife Runs From Officers At Shady Grove: Police Man Accused Of Threatening Hospital Staff With Knife Runs From Officers At Shady Grove: Police
Man Accused Of Threatening Hospital Staff With Knife Runs From Officers At Shady Grove: Police A man who allegedly threatened hospital workers in Maryland with a knife made a valiant effort to evade his arrest, but ultimately wound up in custody. Around 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5, officers from the Montgomery County Department of Police were called to Shady Grove Hospital, where they were confronted by a man brandishing a blade and making threats toward staff members in the triage area. When officers attempted to take him into custody, he took off. Police say the suspect ran out of the emergency department and away from responding officers. Tasers were deployed during the cha…
Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment
Marine Drill Sergeant Found Dead In Hotel Room During Duty Assignment A Marine and soon-to-be father was found dead in a hotel room while on assignment, leaving investigators searching for answers and loved ones mourning a sudden loss. Sgt. Albert Haynes II, 24, of Austin, Pennsylvania, was discovered dead in a hotel room in Starke, Florida, on Friday, May 30, according to the U.S. Marine Corps. Haynes was assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and was supporting a poolee function with Recruiting Station Jacksonville while on temporary additional duty when he died, military officials said. The Bra…
Retired DC Officer Forgot His Glasses, Needed Help Reading $1 Million Lottery Win Retired DC Officer Forgot His Glasses, Needed Help Reading $1 Million Lottery Win
Retired DC Officer Forgot His Glasses, Needed Help Reading $1 Million Lottery Win A retired DC police officer knew something was up when he scanned a Maryland Lottery scratch-off in Hyattsville and saw what appeared to be a whole lot of zeroes staring back at him. The problem? He didn't have his glasses. Standing inside Chillum Wine & Spirits on Eastern Avenue, the District resident watched the Lottery scanner flash a message that immediately caught his attention. At first, he thought he was looking at three zeroes. Then he noticed three more. "It looked like three zeros, and then I saw three more zeros," he told Maryland Lottery officials after claiming a $1 m…
Fake Adderall Pills, Meth, Industrial Pill Press Found In Virginia Garage, Feds Say Fake Adderall Pills, Meth, Industrial Pill Press Found In Virginia Garage, Feds Say
Fake Adderall Pills, Meth, Industrial Pill Press Found In Virginia Garage, Feds Say What looked like an ordinary garage was allegedly being used to manufacture and ship thousands of counterfeit Adderall pills across the country. Two Mexican nationals living illegally in the United States have now been sentenced to federal prison after prosecutors said they helped run a years-long operation that used methamphetamine, an industrial pill press, and darknet marketplaces to distribute fake prescription pills nationwide. The case centered around Venancio Martinez Antero and Cesar Adan Rojo-Ortiz, both 35, who were sentenced in federal court in Alexandria following a Homeland Sec…
Maryland Brewery Owner Rushed For Triple Bypass After Doctors Find Three 96 Percent Blockages Maryland Brewery Owner Rushed For Triple Bypass After Doctors Find Three 96 Percent Blockages
Maryland Brewery Owner Rushed For Triple Bypass After Doctors Find Three 96 Percent Blockages For years, Bill Skomski has been the guy people turn to when they need help. Now, the Antietam Brewery owner is the one facing the fight of his life. Skomski, the longtime face of the popular Western Maryland brewery, is preparing for triple bypass surgery after doctors discovered three major arterial blockages that supporters say are each approximately 96 percent obstructed. The diagnosis was serious enough that Skomski is being sent to the University of Maryland Medical Center for surgery, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by Antietam Brewery staff and family. “This is not a rou…