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Source: Senator Mitch McConnell / facebook After being MIA from Congress for more than a month and reportedly hospitalized for nearly a month, GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell has broken his silence with a written statement about his health and what appears to be a proof-of-life photo in a hospital bed alongside his wife, Elaine Chao.

Source: Roberto Schmidt / Getty The Memphis Safe Task Force, mandated by President Donald Trump, has been a source of controversy since its inception. That controversy has only intensified in recent months as several people have died as a result of the task force. The NAACP sent a letter to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche demanding the suspension of the task force following the deaths of two Black men.

Newly surfaced video adds painful layer to Nolan Wells' disappearance, sparking calls for answers. Longtime Senator Lindsey Graham passes away suddenly at 71, marking the end of a debated chapter. Urgent Kia Telluride recall over fire risk, owners advised to park vehicles away from structures. Sybil Wilkes is back with another edition of “What We Need to Know,” the daily roundup that keeps our community informed and ready to move.

Source: Paras Griffin/ John Nacion #RHOA fans hoping for a Porsha Williams and Shamea Morton reconciliation can officially kiss that thought goodbye now that the door is CLOSED between them. On Sunday’s episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the former best friends took their fractured friendship straight to hell, trading salacious allegations about each other’s mothers’ alleged bedroom behavior, with one claiming her father was pursued and alleging an affair involving a family member.

Regal, Cinemark, and AMC theaters in Maryland feature discounted tickets, starting at $1. Movies include popular animated films like Sing, Kung Fu Panda, and Sonic the Hedgehog. Deals include special snack and drink discounts, with a portion of ticket sales benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs.

Justin Sullivan Dunkin’ Awards $125,000 in Scholarships to 50 DMV Students Dunkin’ and its DMV-area franchisees have awarded $125,000 in scholarships to 50 high school seniors and college students across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia through the company’s fifth annual Dunkin’ DMV Regional Scholarship Program. The recipients were selected from a competitive pool of more than 3,200 applicants.

Source: Hernan Caputo / Getty At least 30 people in Maryland have become sick as part of a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has infected thousands across the country. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite. Symptoms can include watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea and fatigue. The illness may last for days or even weeks if left untreated. Health officials are still working to determine the source of the outbreak.

The Baltimore Ravens will play three preseason games ahead of the 2026 NFL season, including two matchups at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore will open its preseason schedule at home against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, Aug. 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. The Ravens will then travel to Minnesota to face the Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 1 p.m. It will be Baltimore’s only road game of the preseason.

Source: R1 / R1 Maryland will start the week with seasonably warm and dry conditions Monday, with afternoon temperatures reaching the mid-80s. Temperatures will begin climbing Tuesday as another stretch of hot weather moves into the region. By Wednesday and Thursday, highs are expected to reach the mid-to-upper 90s across much of the state. Humidity levels should remain lower than they were during the Fourth of July week, but afternoon heat index values could still rise above 100 degrees.

Source: Kevin Sabitus / Getty Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers has earned a spot on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2026 list after the best season of his career. Flowers ranked No. 71, marking his first appearance on the annual list, voted on exclusively by active NFL players. He is also the first Ravens player revealed in this year’s rankings, based on the 2025 season.