Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In VA, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In VA, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In VA, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …
Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know
Apple’s Much-Awaited Big Software Rollout Starts: What Users Should Know Apple’s next chapter has arrived, with a wave of software updates promising more from the devices you already use. The company began rolling out iOS 27 for iPhones, iPadOS 27 for iPads, and macOS 27 for compatible Macs on Monday, Sept. 14. Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple TV also received updates, according to Apple’s announcement. The centerpiece is Siri AI, a rebuilt assistant that can find information across messages, emails, photos, and other apps on supported devices. Users can ask about content on their screens, get help drafting text, and continue Siri conversations across d…
Bookkeeper Of 40+ Years Stole $205K From Virginia Business For Amazon Buys, Feds Say Bookkeeper Of 40+ Years Stole $205K From Virginia Business For Amazon Buys, Feds Say
Bookkeeper Of 40+ Years Stole $205K From Virginia Business For Amazon Buys, Feds Say She kept the books for more than 40 years. Then, according to federal prosecutors, she went shopping. Angela Sue Conley, 60, pleaded guilty in Virginia to wire and mail fraud after admitting to stealing more than $200,000 from the Bristol business where she worked, according to federal court documents. And Conley's shopping list was something special. High heels. Earrings. Pool covers. You name it. In all, prosecutors say she bought 474 items from Amazon while carrying out a five-year scheme that turned her longtime employer's bank account into her own piggy bank. Conley had worked as th…
Child Porn Probe Takes Troubling Turn After State Police Learn Maryland Suspect's Job Child Porn Probe Takes Troubling Turn After State Police Learn Maryland Suspect's Job
Child Porn Probe Takes Troubling Turn After State Police Learn Maryland Suspect's Job An educator in Maryland is facing a host of child porn charges following an investigation, state police announced. Donald Kirk Marchand III, 70, was arrested on Tuesday, Sept. 15, and is currently employed at Elizabeth Seton High School in Bladensburg, following a probe by the Maryland State Police Child Exploitation Unit in Prince George's County. Earlier this month, the Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force initiated an investigation into the distribution and possession of child pornography. On Tuesday, the Maryland State Police Child Exploitation Uni…
Former Youth Minister In Northern Virginia Used 'Spiritual Guidance' To Groom Boys, Feds Say Former Youth Minister In Northern Virginia Used 'Spiritual Guidance' To Groom Boys, Feds Say
Former Youth Minister In Northern Virginia Used 'Spiritual Guidance' To Groom Boys, Feds Say A former youth minister for a Northern Virginia church who groomed young boys is facing charges for alleged sexual activity involving the minors. Jeffrey Turner Taylor, 66, now of Milford, Ohio, was a former minister at The Falls Church from 1990 to 2002, where he is accused of enticing minors for illegal sexual activity and traveling with the intent to abuse children, according to federal authorities. Over the course of more than two decades, prosecutors say Taylor sexually groomed multiple boys under the guise of spiritual guidance. His alleged grooming behaviors included sexua…
Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon
Electrocution, Burn Hazards Spark Recall Of Hair Care Product Sold On Amazon Thousands of hair dryer brushes are being recalled because they can cause electrocution, shock, and burn hazards. Guang Zhou issued the recall for about 2,295 Wantefully Hair Dryer Brushes, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Sept. 10. The hair dryer brushes don't have an integrated immersion protection device required under federal regulations. The missing safety device can create a risk of death or serious injury from electrocution or shock if the hair dryers fall into water while plugged in. The brushes can also overheat, creating a burn hazard. Guang Zhou…
20-Year-Old Dies Week After Maryland Shooting, Police Now Searching For His Killer 20-Year-Old Dies Week After Maryland Shooting, Police Now Searching For His Killer
20-Year-Old Dies Week After Maryland Shooting, Police Now Searching For His Killer A Maryland shooting that left a 20-year-old fighting for his life is now a homicide investigation. Jamal Crawley Jr., of Landover, died a week after he was found shot outside on Garrett A. Morgan Boulevard, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers were called to the 500 block shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, where they found Crawley suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Crawley was rushed to an area hospital, but never made it home. He died from his injuries on Sunday, Aug. 23, police said. The case officially became a homicide nearly a mon…
VA Among 15 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why VA Among 15 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why
VA Among 15 Most Diverse States In New Study: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the places with the most diversity in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Most & Least Diverse States in America list on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The study ranked all 50 states using 14 measures across socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity. Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said diversity goes beyond race and gender. "The most diverse states have above-average variety when it comes to people's ages, birthplaces, languages, jobs, family structures, and more," said Lupo. "Moving to a diverse s…
$38K On Credit Cards Gets Maryland Mom Home After Truck Hits Her During Cruise Stop In Mexico $38K On Credit Cards Gets Maryland Mom Home After Truck Hits Her During Cruise Stop In Mexico
$38K On Credit Cards Gets Maryland Mom Home After Truck Hits Her During Cruise Stop In Mexico Getting Nicole Queen home was only the beginning. The Pasadena mom was back home in Maryland on Monday, four days after a truck struck the scooter she was riding during a cruise stop in Cozumel, Mexico, leaving her with a broken back and her right arm fractured in two places. Her homecoming came at a steep price. GoFundMe Queen's mother and aunt put a $38,000 medical flight to Baltimore on their credit cards after insurance would not cover the trip, according to a GoFundMe launched by her brother, Theo Queen. GoFundMe Queen had been rushed to Costamed in Cozumel following the Thu…
Maryland Man Kept Deputies Busy During Bizarre 3-Day Crime Spree: Sheriff Maryland Man Kept Deputies Busy During Bizarre 3-Day Crime Spree: Sheriff
Maryland Man Kept Deputies Busy During Bizarre 3-Day Crime Spree: Sheriff Three days. Three run-ins with deputies. Colin James Damalouji, 41, made himself familiar to members of the Calvert County Sheriff's Office during a strange three-day crime spree that included allegations of trespassing, disorderly behavior, and a hit-and-run, officials say. Damalouji's short-lived reign of terror began on Wednesday, Sept. 2, when deputies were called to a property on Cove Point Road in Lusby for a reported trespassing complaint. Surveillance footage showed Damalouji returning to the property after he had previously been told he was not allowed there, according to the sher…
Former Healthcare CEO Accused Of Secretly Filming Teen Girls In Tysons, Fleeing: Police Former Healthcare CEO Accused Of Secretly Filming Teen Girls In Tysons, Fleeing: Police
Former Healthcare CEO Accused Of Secretly Filming Teen Girls In Tysons, Fleeing: Police The former CEO and president of the National Healthcare Purchasers Coalition is accused of illegally filming teen girls in Virginia, police say. Shawn Gremminger, 44, is behind bars after unlawfully recording multiple victims, including a minor, in Tysons, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. In August, officers were called to the 1900 block of Chain Bridge Road to investigate multiple reports of unlawful filming.  Detectives say a man — later identified as Gremminger — recorded three victims, including two 18-year-old women and a 16-year-old girl, while visiting mu…
ICE Wants Virginia Murder Suspect Accused Of Stabbing 2 Women, Killing One ICE Wants Virginia Murder Suspect Accused Of Stabbing 2 Women, Killing One
ICE Wants Virginia Murder Suspect Accused Of Stabbing 2 Women, Killing One The murder case isn't the only legal trouble now hanging over a Virginia man accused of stabbing two women. Federal immigration officials have lodged a detainer against Freddi Chigo Mil, 32, nearly three weeks after Staunton police say an early-morning attack left one woman dead and another hospitalized. Officers were called to the 300 block of Orchard Avenue shortly before 4 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, after receiving an open-line 911 call, according to the Staunton Police Department. When they arrived, officers determined that two women had been stabbed. One was pronounced dead at the scen…
City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter' City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter'
City Taunts Trump By Renaming Its Own 'Gulf': 'Words Don't Matter' Cleveland has renamed its portion of Lake Erie to mock President Donald Trump's push to rename bodies of water. The city's council approved a resolution to call part of Lake Erie the "Gulf of Cleveland" on Monday, Sept. 14. The measure passed 13-1 and is nonbinding, which means it doesn't legally change the lake's name, WKYC 3News reported. Council member Kris Harsh introduced the resolution, which applies to the area of Lake Erie stretching from the easternmost to westernmost points of Cleveland's shoreline. The "Gulf of Cleveland" also extends two miles into the lake. …
Starbucks Crash Leads To Drug Bust After Van Lands On Patio In Maryland: Sheriff Starbucks Crash Leads To Drug Bust After Van Lands On Patio In Maryland: Sheriff
Starbucks Crash Leads To Drug Bust After Van Lands On Patio In Maryland: Sheriff A lunchtime Starbucks run came with an unexpected side of chaos when a van wound up 15 feet onto the patio of a Maryland coffee shop. Matthew Gregory Schulze, 43, of Lusby, was arrested after the bizarre crash shortly before 12:50 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at the Starbucks on Rousby Hall Road, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responding to the crash found an unoccupied white Ford Transit approximately 15 feet onto the concrete patio, where it had struck a bench. They later made contact with Schulze, who investigators said had been driving the van. Roadside tests d…
Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case
Death Penalty Decision Announced In Nick Reiner Double-Murder Case Prosecutors have resolved a major question hanging over the double-murder case against the son of a celebrated Hollywood couple. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced on Tuesday, Sept. 15, that his office will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner, who is accused of killing his parents, actor/director Rob Reiner and photographer/producer Michele Singer Reiner. Reiner, 33, now faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted. He has pleaded not guilty. Hochman said consultations with Reiner’s siblings, Romy and Jak…
Maryland Killer Convicted After Comparing Father's Murder To 'Squashing A Bug' Maryland Killer Convicted After Comparing Father's Murder To 'Squashing A Bug'
Maryland Killer Convicted After Comparing Father's Murder To 'Squashing A Bug' Killing a father was like “squashing a bug,” according to a Maryland man now facing decades behind bars. Jeriel Martin, 35, of Silver Spring, was convicted by a Montgomery County jury for his role in the grisly murder of 34-year-old Jamar Jenifer. The shooting was reported shortly before 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 2, 2024, outside The Galaxy Apartments on 13th Street in Silver Spring. Surveillance video captured Jenifer walking past Martin, who was sitting on a retaining wall outside the building. The two appeared to exchange words before Martin got up, approached Jenifer, pulled out a handgun and…
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch
Savannah Guthrie Voices Family’s Pain During Emotional Live TV Exchange: Watch Savannah Guthrie has renewed her family’s heartbreaking plea, saying they want to bring her missing mother home for a proper goodbye. The NBC “Today” co-anchor, 54, spoke on Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, after actress Allison Janney expressed support for the family at a press conference following the Emmy Awards. “I was so touched to see her do that," Guthrie said. "It was her moment of her triumph and for her to sit and just take a moment and think about our family." Co-host Willie Geist called Janney’s comments a “beautiful expression of sympathy.” “I never let a moment pass,” Guthrie adde…
Woman Bails Out Of Moving Car After Stranger Attacks, Tries To Kidnap Her In Maryland: Police Woman Bails Out Of Moving Car After Stranger Attacks, Tries To Kidnap Her In Maryland: Police
Woman Bails Out Of Moving Car After Stranger Attacks, Tries To Kidnap Her In Maryland: Police A woman made a desperate escape from a moving car during an attempted kidnapping in Maryland, police say. The attack happened at around 12:50 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, in the 400 block of Croydon Avenue in Rockville, according to Montgomery County Police. Investigators say a man got into the woman's vehicle, assaulted her and attempted to kidnap her before she managed to escape while the car was still moving. The attacker kept going. Police said he drove off in the woman's vehicle, which was later recovered in the 11400 block of Parkvale Road in Rockville. The woman was taken to an area …
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage
Baby Formula Giant To Pay $385M After Deadly Outbreak, Nationwide Shortage The maker of Similac baby formula has agreed to pay nearly $385 million after issues at one of its plants created a severe nationwide shortage. Abbott Laboratories agreed to the $384,999,040 settlement, the Department of Justice announced in a news release on Monday, Sept. 14. The Illinois-based company was accused of knowingly selling infant formula that was made in facilities that didn't meet safety requirements. The settlement covers claims involving powdered infant formula and nutritional therapy products. They were manufactured at Abbott plants in Sturgis, Michigan,…
Virginia Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know Virginia Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know
Virginia Retirees Face Deep Potential Social Security Cut: What To Know A looming financial deadline could turn a familiar monthly deposit into a much smaller lifeline for millions of older Americans. Connecticut retirees would face the nation’s largest average monthly reduction under one projection of Social Security insolvency, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. The group’s analysis estimates a $556 monthly cut for Connecticut beneficiaries if the retirement program were forced to reduce benefits by 24 percent in late 2032, when the program's retirement trust fund is projected to exhaust its reserves. New Jersey ranked second, with …
FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot
FBI Had Teen On Radar Before ISIS Plot In County Where Trump Was Shot The Pennsylvania county where a gunman shot President Donald Trump during a 2024 campaign rally is now at the center of another high-profile federal threat case. The FBI says it first investigated Jonathan Hunter Kramer in 2023, when he was a minor, before arresting the Butler County man Saturday, Sept. 12, over an alleged ISIS-inspired attack plan. Kramer, 20, of Valencia, was taken into custody after agents found a semiautomatic rifle, ammunition, loaded magazines, pepper spray, a scope, and other gear at a Cranberry Township hotel, according to a criminal complaint. Daily Voice obtained…
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know
Costco Rationing Motor Oil As Iran War Sends Prices Soaring: What To Know Costco is rationing its popular synthetic motor oil and nearly doubling the price as the US-Israeli war with Iran continues driving up energy costs. A 10-quart case of Kirkland Signature full synthetic motor oil now costs $57.99, according to Costco's website. The warehouse chain is also limiting shoppers to two cases every seven days, with only one transaction allowed per membership. The same amount of oil had sold for about $30 to the mid-$30s in recent years, The Auto Wire reported. The higher cost and restrictions will especially affect drivers who change their own o…
Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How
Get Free Cheeseburgers At McDonald's In Special Giveaway: Here's How McDonald's is giving burger fans a freebie for National Cheeseburger Day. The fast-food chain will give its rewards members a free Double Cheeseburger with a minimum $1 purchase on National Cheeseburger Day, which falls on Friday, Sept. 18. The deal is available at participating locations and can only be redeemed through the McDonald's app. The offer is limited to one per person. "Since burgers are kind of our thing, we'd love for fans to come in and grab their favorite McDonald's drink, snack or meal and add a Double Cheeseburger to celebrate the holiday with us!" McDonald's said in …
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch
September's Full Moon Offers More Than One Night To Watch One of autumn’s signature sky displays is approaching, and catching it will offer more flexibility than a single night outdoors. The Harvest Moon will rise in the east shortly after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 26, according to NASA’s September skywatching guide. Saturn will appear nearby, adding another easy-to-spot object to the evening sky. The moon reaches its full phase at 12:49 p.m. EDT that day, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. For viewers in the Northeast, the evening rise will offer a chance to see it. No need to limit plans to Saturday. The moon will appear nearly full on Frid…
Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie
Cause Of Death Revealed For Legendary Designer Bob Mackie The cause of death has been revealed for Bob Mackie, the designer behind some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable looks. Mackie died of pneumonia in Palm Springs, California, on Monday, Sept. 14, a representative confirmed to People. He was 87. The update follows an announcement on his official Instagram account confirming his death. That statement did not identify a cause, as Daily Voice reported earlier Monday. Mackie’s work helped define the wardrobes of Cher, Tina Turner, and other entertainers whose costumes became part of their signature appeal. His designs brought glamour to concert s…
Get Free Insomnia Cookies During Special Celebration: Here's How Get Free Insomnia Cookies During Special Celebration: Here's How
Get Free Insomnia Cookies During Special Celebration: Here's How Insomnia Cookies is giving its fans a sweet reason to have a pajama party near the end of summer. The late-night bakery chain is offering one free Classic cookie to customers who wear pajamas to any Insomnia Cookies bakery in the US or Canada on Tuesday, Sept. 15, the company announced in a news release. No purchase or Insomnia Rewards membership is required, and most bakeries will offer the promotion from 8 p.m. until closing. The giveaway is part of Insomnia Cookies' eighth annual PJ Party, which was first held in 2019. Insomnia said about 67,000 free cookies were handed out during t…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death
Charlie Kirk Statue, Sign Defaced Days After Unveiling On Anniversary Of His Death A memorial unveiled only days ago has already been vandalized, prompting a police investigation and a pledge to repair the damage. Turning Point USA said the 8-foot bronze memorial statue honoring conservative influencer Charlie Kirk outside its Phoenix, Arizona, headquarters was vandalized overnight and discovered Sunday, Sept. 13. Red spray paint covered portions of the statue, while a nearby religious sign was also defaced. Photos released by Turning Point USA show red paint across the statue’s face, neck, torso, and left hand. An X was painted over the face, while a sad face was sprayed…
13-Year-Old Flashes Gun On FaceTime, Threatens Maryland Middle School Students: Sheriff 13-Year-Old Flashes Gun On FaceTime, Threatens Maryland Middle School Students: Sheriff
13-Year-Old Flashes Gun On FaceTime, Threatens Maryland Middle School Students: Sheriff A late-night FaceTime call took a frightening turn for a group of Maryland middle school students. Several Davis Middle School students were on the call at around 10 p.m. on Sept. 8 when a 13-year-old relative of one of the students suddenly appeared, according to the Charles County Sheriff's Office. Investigators say the teen displayed what appeared to be a firearm before threatening to come to the school the next day and harm the students on the call. But authorities weren't immediately told about the threat. School administrators learned what happened early the following afternoon and …
21-Year-Old Found Shot In Maryland Neighborhood Dies As Killer Remains At Large (DEVELOPING) 21-Year-Old Found Shot In Maryland Neighborhood Dies As Killer Remains At Large (DEVELOPING)
21-Year-Old Found Shot In Maryland Neighborhood Dies As Killer Remains At Large (Developing) Tavaughn Hamlet Jr. was only 21. His name was released on Monday, Sept. 14, one day after he was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Mylander Lane in Towson, according to Baltimore County Police. The shooting was reported at approximately 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, bringing officers to the 8700 block. Hamlet was still alive when they arrived. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Now detectives are trying to piece together what happened. Police have not said what led to the shooting, identified a suspect or announced any arrests in the homicid…