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Virginia man charged with road rage incident, brandishing gun at driver; no injuries reported, emphasizing the importance of calm and responsible driving.

GoGo Puffs: A Taste of Go-Go Culture in Your Cereal Bowl - Anthony and Candice Shuford, a husband-and-wife team, introduce GoGo Puffs, a breakfast cereal inspired by go-go music. Their innovative product, Cinnamon Crankin Crunch, is a fresh take on celebrating go-go culture. The Shufords aim to educate younger generations about go-go music and plan to build go-go themed playgrounds using profits. GoGo Puffs will be available online and in local stores starting February.

Starting January 1, 2026, Virginians will experience significant changes in various aspects of life. The Baby Food Protection Act mandates regular testing and labeling of infant formula for toxic heavy metals. The Virginia Telephone Privacy Protection Act empowers consumers to stop unwanted telemarketing texts with a simple STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE. The Consumer Data Protection Act introduces age-screening mechanisms for social media platforms, limiting daily usage for minors to one hour. Health insurance companies will no longer charge extra for breast and prostate cancer screenings. The minimum wage increases to $12.77 per hour, and unemployment benefits rise by $52 per week.

Montgomery County Police seek publics help in identifying man who inappropriately interacted with a 10-year-old girl at Dave and Busters. The suspect removed her shoes and socks, smelled her feet, and fled before officers arrived. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers of Montgomery County.

West Virginia man, Gregory Jones, convicted of double murder in Montgomery County, Maryland. Jones found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and firearm use in connection with the 2018 shooting deaths of Ashley Dickinson and Joshua Frazier. Sentencing scheduled for February 10, 2026.

A family in Rockville, Maryland, loses their home to a fire just before the holidays, highlighting the increased risk of house fires during winter. Despite everyone escaping safely, the cause remains under investigation. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that half of all home heating fires occur in December, January, and February, emphasizing the importance of fire safety during this season.

The Trump administration is embroiled in a legal battle over its plans to build a new ballroom at the White House. The administration, citing national security concerns, is pushing forward with construction despite a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Trust argues that the project lacks proper review and public input, while the administration asserts its authority to modify the White House. The case is set to be heard in federal court this week.

Paul Toboni, the new president of baseball operations for the Washington Nationals, has been busy rebuilding the teams front office, hiring staff, and handling player transactions. Despite the teams first-ever Japanese free agent signing last winter, Toboni has stated that focusing on the Japanese market is not an immediate priority, potentially missing out on a strong class of Japanese talent this offseason.