Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Myanmar holds second round of general election amid ongoing civil war, with military-backed party expected to dominate; critics decry the process as a sham to maintain military rule.

Legendary Grateful Dead guitarist, singer, and founding member Bob Weir, has passed away at 78. Known for his songwriting and powerful vocals on classics like Sugar Magnolia, he bravely fought cancer before succumbing to lung issues. Weir, who joined the band in 1965, shared the stage with Jerry Garcia for 30 years, and continued the bands legacy with projects like Dead and Company. His influence on American music is immeasurable.

Theressa Johnson Webster, a centenarian from Wilmington, Delaware, celebrated her 103rd birthday with a special visit from U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester and a heartfelt letter from former President Barack Obama. Known for her selflessness, she has been a pillar of support for her family, including her son with sickle cell anemia, and has contributed significantly to her community through various initiatives. Born in 1923, she has been an active member of Union AME Zion Church for over eighty-five years and has a family history of longevity.

A dead humpback whale appears near Bethany Beach, Delaware, sparking curiosity and concern. Meanwhile, Delaware mourns Corporal Matthew Ty Snook, honoring his life with heartfelt tributes. Protesters oppose Avelo Airlines ICE deal, highlighting immigration concerns. Delawares stories range from ocean mysteries to community unity and debate.

Indivisible Southern Delaware holds anti-ICE protest in Rehoboth Beach, honoring Renee Nicole Good, shot by ICE agent. Peaceful gathering raises awareness, fosters community, and plans future events to remember Renee.

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Daniel Walker Howe, known for his acclaimed book What Hath God Wrought, has passed away at age eighty-eight. This nine-hundred-page work, which won the Pulitzer in two thousand eight, chronicles America from eighteen fifteen to eighteen forty-eight, capturing huge technological and social shifts after the War of eighteen twelve. Howes book stands out as a positive take on innovation, arguing that material progress boosted democracy, and it continues to shape our understanding of Americas past.

Diógenes Angulo, a political detainee in Venezuela, walks free after a year and five months in prison, following the arrest for posting a video of an opposition rally. Maduros capture by U.S. forces brings hope to detainees, but only eleven have been released, with eight hundred nine still locked up. Pro-Maduro crowds demand his return, while diplomatic talks between Washington and Caracas intensify.

Tragic Discovery: A Young Humpback Whale Meets Its End Off Delaware Coast A young male humpback whale, measuring 32 feet and weighing at least 20,000 pounds, was found dead off the coast of Bethany Beach, Delaware. The whale, identified as Oil Change from Cape Cod, suffered severe injuries, likely from a collision with a ship. MERR conducted a postmortem exam and buried the whale on the beach to enrich the local ecosystem.

Ex-husband Charged in Columbus Double Murder: A Shocking Case Unfolds In a chilling turn of events, Michael McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, has been charged in the double murder of Monique and her husband, Dr. Spencer Tepe, in their Columbus, Ohio home. The couple was found shot to death on December 30th, with their two young children unharmed. McKee, who resides in Chicago, was arrested and is currently awaiting trial. The investigation is ongoing.