Economy, especially inflation, top concern for voters this election
The economy is the top issue on the minds of voters this election, and inflation is their top economic concern.
Republicans say they’re appealing a Georgia judge’s ruling that invalidates seven election rules
The rules that Cox invalidated include three that had gotten a lot of attention — one that requires that the number of ballots be hand-counted after the close of polls and two that had to do with the certification of election results.
Indian government employee charged in foiled murder-for-hire plot in New York City
Vikash Yadav, 39, faces murder-for-hire charges in a planned killing that prosecutors first disclosed last year and have said was meant to precede a string of other politically motivated murders in the United States and Canada.
FOX45: Schiraldi hired murderer to help reform Maryland’s juvenile justice system
Schiraldi hired convicted murderer to help reform Maryland's juvenile justice system
Plagiarism expert calls Harris’ book ‘sloppy’ but not ‘malicious’
Plagiarism expert Jonathan Bailey addressed accusations that Vice President Kamala Harris plagiarized sections of her 2009 book.
Teen smoking and other tobacco use drop to lowest level in 25 years, CDC reports
Twenty-five years ago, nearly 30% of high school students smoked. This year, it was just 1.7%, down from the 1.9%.
Complaint says super PAC broke law helping Larry Hogan
Complaint says super PAC went too far trying to help Larry Hogan's Senate campaign
No recess causes conflict between board members, superintendent
The superintendent decided recently to structure early release day schedule for elementary schools without recess, to the frustration of some board members.
TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds
The group, which did a similar investigation two years ago, did find that the companies — especially Facebook — have improved their content-moderation systems since then.
What to know about the Los Angeles Catholic Church $880M settlement with sexual abuse victims
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has previously paid $740 million to victims. With the settlement announced Wednesday, the total payout will be more than $1.5 billion.
“Vote F-No“ campaign launched to oppose Harborplace apartments, loss of parkland
Opponents of plans to build apartment towers at Baltimore's Harborplace renewed efforts to defeat a ballot question needed for the controversial redevelopment.
How a ruby red state could tilt the balance of power in DC
A heavily Republican-leaning state could have outsized influence on the balance of power in Washington.
Trump is consistently inconsistent on abortion and reproductive rights
Donald Trump has had a tough time finding a consistent message to questions about abortion and reproductive rights.
Pennsylvania man released after Annapolis pub brawl led to plea
Edward William O'Brien III pleaded guilty to an assault charge in September and was granted probation before judgment, court records show.
Study: Severe COVID raised risk of heart attack, stroke as much as having heart disease – Baltimore Sun
Being hospitalized for COVID in 2020 amplified the risk of heart attacks and other cardiac events so much that it ended up being comparable to people who had a history of heart disease but who hadn't gotten COVID, the study found.
Second suspect, a 14-year-old from Severn, arrested in Columbia killing – Baltimore Sun
A second suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting of a Baltimore man who was found dead in a car parked at a Columbia office building over the weekend.
Dietary guidelines become mired in war over alcohol safety – Baltimore Sun
Lawmakers and industry players are asking the HHS to put a stop to a controversial study on alcohol and health that could inform the next round of U.S. nutrition recommendations.
CDC reports record drop in drug overdose deaths – Baltimore Sun
The CDC reported that 94,758 individuals died because of drug overdoses in the 12-month period ending May 2024 — a 15 percent drop from the previous 12-month period.
CARROLL SCHOOL BOARD RACE | Candidates have differing plans for implementing Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Baltimore Sun
Carroll County Board of Education candidates discuss Blueprint for Maryland's Future implementation.
Argentine authorities probe Liam Payne's fatal fall
As Argentine authorities continued to investigate the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, prosecutors described the circumstances surrounding his three-story fall as suspicious given possible drug involvement.
Mounting concerns over dark money in 2024 campaign
The public is learning more about how much each presidential candidate has raised, leading to new concerns about the power of dark money.
Attack on rabbi in Montgomery County being investigated as hate crime – Baltimore Sun
An attack on a rabbi in Montgomery County on Monday is being investigated as a hate crime, police said.
FTC introduces ‘Click to Cancel’ rule to simplify subscription cancellations
Federal Trade Commission announces new rule requiring companies to make canceling a subscription as easy as signing up.
I covered Gov. Walz’s pheasant hunt and got an unexpected lesson in misinformation – Baltimore Sun
Lamenting the social juggernaut of misinformation is a little passé. But the internet is complicating our democracy.
Deanta Dorsey was shot 16 times in fatal shooting at Edmondson Village Shopping Center – Baltimore Sun
Prosecutors began presenting evidence in the case of the teen charged with fatally shooting 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey at shopping center.