Brad Matthews

Chick-fil-A loyalty account data for people in D.C., Maryland, 8 other states hit in hack attack

Chick-fil-A is sending out a letter warning certain customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and eight other states about a recent data breach.

July 23, 2026

U.S. measles cases surpass 2025’s total, according to Johns Hopkins University tracker

The number of measles cases nationwide in 2026 has passed the total for all of last year, Johns Hopkins University said Wednesday, noting it's the highest since 1991.

July 23, 2026

U.S. Attorney’s office announces seizure of over $25M in cryptocurrency tied to global fraud

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia said Tuesday that it has seized over $25 million in cryptocurrency linked to multiple international fraud investigations.

July 22, 2026

Man arrested, accused of killing 3 in Twin Cities leasing office over parking garage fee

A man is in police custody in St. Paul, Minnesota, accused of shooting and killing three at an apartment complex's leasing office.

July 22, 2026

Doors, barriers coming to Metrorail’s Red Line platforms

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is planning to put screen doors along platforms at Metrorail stations on the Red Line.

July 22, 2026

Ex-deputy sentenced for lying on warrant form to get tracking data on client’s estranged husband

A federal judge sentenced a former Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy to one year in prison Monday for lying on a warrant application to get dirt on a client's estranged husband.

July 21, 2026

DOJ seizes over 1,000 internet domains that illegally streamed World Cup games

The Justice Department announced Monday that it snatched over 1,000 websites used to illegally stream matches during the just-completed World Cup.

July 21, 2026

Greek stabs 2 American tourists at Athens’ Acropolis

A 60-year-old Greek man is accused of stabbing two American tourists who were in Athens visiting the Acropolis, the site of the Parthenon, on Tuesday.

July 21, 2026

Powerball tickets now available in the U.K.; sales feed into same jackpot as U.S.

Powerball tickets are now available in the U.K., with tickets sold across the pond feeding into the same jackpot as U.S. tickets.

July 21, 2026

Montgomery County police, DEA arrest man accused of dealing drugs, identity fraud

The Montgomery County Police Department arrested a Silver Spring man accused of dealing drugs as well as committing identity theft.

July 18, 2026

U.S. Forest Service employees taken hostage in California released safely

Two U.S. Forest Service personnel were released safely from captivity Friday. A father and son are now in custody, accused of taking them hostage for hours.

July 18, 2026

San Diego County authorities remove more than 820 birds from property after reports of improper care

San Diego County Animal Services seized more than 820 birds from a property on Thursday after reports that the animals were not cared for properly.

July 18, 2026

Former Montgomery County schoolteacher sentenced for dealing fentanyl, including during class hours

A federal judge sentenced a former Montgomery County Public Schools teacher who dealt fentanyl pills that killed a customer to over 12 years in prison.

July 18, 2026

Pennies no longer given as change in Fairfax County taxes or fees due to shortage

Due to the shortage of pennies, costs owed to pay a Fairfax County fee or tax in cash will now be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel.

July 17, 2026

United Airlines customers upset at Trump airport name can’t change ticket for free

United Airlines said Friday that customers can't change their destination for free simply because they're upset at an airport's name.

July 17, 2026

CDC, FDA say cyclosporiasis outbreak stems from lettuce supplier used by Taco Bell

Federal health and food safety authorities have found that cyclosporiasis cases across multiple states are linked to a single lettuce supplier used by Taco Bell.

July 17, 2026

NBC fires security guard after man gets close to ‘Today’ anchor Craig Melvin, yells racial slur

NBC fired a security guard at its New York headquarters after a man sneaked backstage before lunging and yelling the N-word at "Today" anchor Craig Melvin.

July 17, 2026

National Guard to remain deployed in D.C. through 2029 inauguration

National Guard personnel deployed in the nation's capital to stop crime will remain through the 2029 inauguration, Pentagon officials said.

July 16, 2026

Navy’s Blue Angels draw safety review after low-altitude flyover in Florida

Leaders of the Navy's 80-year-old Blue Angels air exhibition squadron are conducting a safety review after a pilot flew over Florida beachgoers at low altitude.

July 16, 2026

Man breaks into NBC looking for Al Roker, yells racial slur at ‘Today’ anchor Craig Melvin

A man is in police custody after entering a restricted area at NBC headquarters before lunging and yelling a slur at "Today" anchor Craig Melvin.

July 16, 2026