DOJ announces record health care fraud takedown

WASHINGTON, DC—The Justice Department on Monday announced criminal charges against 324 defendants, including 96 medical professionals, in a nationwide health care fraud takedown involving more than $14.6 billion in alleged schemes. The 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, described by officials as an “unprecedented effort,” spanned 50 federal districts and involved 12 State Attorneys General’s Offices. Authorities seized more than […]

FDA updates COVID-19 vaccine warnings on heart inflammation risks

SILVER SPRING, MD—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has mandated and approved updated warnings on the labeling of Pfizer’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax mRNA COVID-19 vaccines to include new safety information regarding the risks of myocarditis and pericarditis. The updated Prescribing Information for both vaccines now includes details on the estimated incidence of heart inflammation following the 2023-2024 formula […]

Heat Advisory issued for Thursday in Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Thursday in the Baltimore area. The advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. on June 26, 2025. Forecasters say heat index values of up to 107 degrees are possible. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high […]

Governor Moore declares State of Preparedness as extreme heat grips Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday declared a State of Preparedness for Maryland ahead of a hazardous heat wave expected to bring dangerously high temperatures across much of the state. The declaration aims to enhance government coordination and ensure the state is ready to respond swiftly to potential heat-related hazards. The National Weather Service forecasts extreme heat from Monday through […]

HEAT WAVE: Extreme Heat Warning issued for Monday in central Maryland, Extreme Heat Watch issued for Tuesday

BALTIMORE, MD—As the heat wave settles into central Maryland, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Monday and an Extreme Heat Watch for Tuesday. The Extreme Heat Warning will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. on June 23, 2025.  The Extreme Heat Watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. […]

HEAT DOME: Extreme Heat Watch issued for central Maryland as heat index of 111 expected

UPDATE: An Extreme Heat Warning has now been issued for Monday in central Maryland. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—Scorching temperatures are expected in central Maryland early next week and the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for the area. The watch will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025 […]