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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Disconnected smoke alarm discovered in home basement where fire killed 6
The Maryland Fire Marshal released a bit more information on its investigation into a deadly house fire that claimed the lives of six people. Among the victims are the wife and three children of the surviving homeowner. The other two victims are believed to be the wife and child of a second resident who escaped. READ MORE:
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dylan Rock does not hit home run in 9th consecutive game, falling short of pro baseball record
Dylan Rock fell short of setting a professional baseball record on Friday night, going without hitting a home run in his ninth consecutive game. The outfielder had one last chance in the ninth inning to hit a record home run, but hit a grounder back to the pitcher for an out. He batted 0-for-3 with an RBI, walk and strikeout in the Lexington Legends' 8-7 defeat versus the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in the independent Atlantic League. Advertisement Rock became the fifth player in pro baseball history to hit a home run in eight consecutive games during Thursday's 11-10 loss to the Charleston Dirty Birds, going deep in the first inning off pitcher David LeBron. His streak began on June 18 versus the Gastonia Ghost Peppers. Three players have hit eight consecutive home runs in MLB history: Ken Griffey Jr. with the Seattle Mariners in 1993, the New York Yankees' Don Mattingly in 1987 and Dale Long of the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1956. In the minors, Texas Rangers prospect Justin Foscue hit eight straight across the rookie Arizona Complex League and the high Single-A level in 2021. He came into Friday's game batting .267/.372/.544 with 11 doubles, 13 homers, 31 RBI and 16 stolen bases. Advertisement Rock was the Toronto Blue Jays' eighth-round draft pick in 2022 out of Texas A&M. In his lone season with the Aggies, he hit .318/.468/.641 with 19 homers, 65 RBI and 16 stolen bases. He played his previous four college seasons at UTSA. The 26-year-old played for three seasons in the Blue Jays' organization, spending last year with high Single-A Vancouver before being released last July while batting .184/.292/.272 in 75 games. He played 33 games for Double-A New Hampshire in 2023.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
I'm a boomer living on $4,996 monthly. My houseboat saves me money and keeps me young.
Cheryl Fellenz, 81, swapped her home for a houseboat in 2009 to cut expenses. Fellenz lives on $4,996 monthly from Social Security and a teacher's pension. She said the houseboat gives her close access to nature and a sense of adventure in retirement. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cheryl Fellenz, 81, a retiree who lives on a houseboat off the coast of southern Maryland. She is one of thousands of older Americans who have shared their financial, career, and retirement stories with Business Insider. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. The idea of living on a houseboat felt like serendipity. I retired at 51 from my teaching career as a reading specialist. I had never been a boater or a boat captain or anything, but one day in 2009, a couple of friends were in my living room talking about this funky Washington DC boat yard down M Street. My spirit was attracted to that. When I drove down by the water and saw those boats at the marinas, I was like "oh, yeah, I'm doing this." Soon after, I sold my house, paid off the mortgage, bought my houseboat in cash, and then started my adventure. It was right after the market crash, so I sold my house — which I had been living in for 15 years — at a loss, but I was able to buy the houseboat for roughly $84,000. I knew the decision to move would cut my living expenses and I no longer have a mortgage. Lucky for me, if you have a pension, you don't even have to think about a 401(k). I don't have any savings, but my Social Security and teacher's pension add up to $4,996 a month, which is comfortable for me to live on. I keep an accounting book and I write down all my expenses — the fee to dock my houseboat is $275 a month, then I need to afford groceries and utilities. Praise God, I'm in excellent health. If something happens, I put it on my credit card, then I pay it off. I am disciplined with that. I'm paying toward my next financial goal: to be totally debt free. Boats can have more expenses than houses sometimes. After I got settled here, I had to pay several thousand dollars to fix the roof, air conditioner, and electricity. I paid for those repairs with my credit cards, and I'm hoping to have it down to zero by the end of this year. Once that's done, I'll have an extra $2,000 a month of spending money. I live an alternative lifestyle. I don't have children and I'm not married. But I have my routine: I go to the gym, I fill up a few gallons of fresh water at a natural spring off Route 488, I cook on my hot plate or grill, and I run my errands. I also teach a few local children how to read. I don't charge the families anything, but it gives me a sense of purpose. Even though I'm at this later stage of my life, I still can say, "oh, I have something to do today." I don't feel lonely. In my early years, I was the ultimate party girl. I loved to go to bars, listen to music, and go dancing. Now that I'm a little older, I wind it down a bit. I talk to friends, I go to social events held by my boating association, and I go once a week to a nearby jazz club. I would tell anyone planning to retire: be open to new experiences. Cultivate your imagination. Ask yourself: "Gee, where would I want to live? What's important to me?" The houseboat has absolutely been an adventure for me. When I moved in all those years ago, the DC-area had a giant snowstorm. It was like a foot above my knees. I had to shovel the dock, about the length of a football field, but I felt so proud of myself. I felt so alive. I literally think living here keeps me young. I'm happy with how my life is and the people in it. From my childhood, I've always loved nature. I see eagles, ospreys, gray and blue herons, and little turtles on the boat everyday. This is my dream come true. Do you have a story to share? If so, reach out to this reporter at allisonkelly@ or via Signal at alliekelly.10 Read the original article on Business Insider
CBS News
10-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Scattered Showers and Storms Tuesday in Maryland
We woke up on Tuesday to some fog like on Monday but it wasn't as dense across the area. Patchy fog remains this morning before clearing. Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore are under a level 1 (of 5) risk for severe weather today. We're expecting spotty storms to develop across parts of the state and we could see one or two of those storms strengthen later today. Stronger thunderstorms could bring gusty winds and potential downpours. Some Maryland neighborhoods stay on the drier side today. In addition to the isolated storm chance today, we may also notice a difference in humidity. It was a steamy start to the day however comfort levels will increase as we go toward the later part of the day. Highs on Tuesday reach the upper 70s to mid-80s. Warmer air moves in for the rest of the work week. We'll see more in the way of 80s and some low 90s for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. As of now, it still looks like Father's Day weekend brings another round of potential showers and storms to Maryland.
CBS News
30-05-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Alert Day for Friday; stormy end of the week for Maryland
A turbulent end to the work week will give way to a stretch of sunny, warmer days beginning Sunday, offering a much-needed break from recent unsettled weather. Skies will remain mostly cloudy overnight Thursday, with temperatures holding in the 60s. A disturbance tracking south of the area will bring a chance for showers and thunderstorms to parts of Southern Maryland later tonight and into early Friday morning. Areas north, including Baltimore, should stay dry to start the day Friday with continued cloud cover. An ALERT DAY has been issued for Friday afternoon through Friday night, as another round of storms is expected to move through the region. Some storms may become severe, with the potential for damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, hail, and frequent lightning. Southern Maryland faces a low-end risk for isolated tornadoes. Rain chances linger into Friday night and early Saturday as the final disturbance in the series moves through late Saturday morning into the afternoon. While showers and thunderstorms will be possible, forecasters emphasize Saturday will not be a total washout. Highs will stay on the cooler side, topping out in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. Sunshine returns on Sunday, accompanied by a breeze and pleasant highs in the low to mid-70s—a picture-perfect day for outdoor plans. The warming trend continues into next week. Monday and Tuesday will feature dry conditions and plenty of sunshine, with highs climbing through the 70s into the low 80s. Temperatures will peak midweek, with mid-80s expected Wednesday and upper 80s Thursday ahead of an approaching cold front, which could bring another chance for storms late in the day.
