Although a record number of people are planning on traveling this holiday season, perceived financial instability is driving them to spend less, a national survey showed.
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Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” continues to define the Christmas season
As Christmas approaches, one seasonal song that can be heard everywhere from supermarkets to office parties is “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey. Although the song was released in 1994, its festive influence continues to captivate…
Some social media platforms become more polarized, reflecting a hyper-partisan America
Social media platforms are seeing rising political polarization in the last two years, mirroring a broader surge in partisan division across the country, according to data recently released by Pew Research Center.
Trump administration slashes funding for permanent housing, homelessness in Maryland projected to increase by 25%
Maryland’s homelessness levels are expected to increase by 25% due to The Trump Administration’s cuts to Maryland’s federal funding allocation that places individuals in secure housing.
Despite layoffs and government shutdown, holiday sales are projected to reach $1 trillion.
For the 2025 holiday season, sales are expected reach at least $1 trillion, despite an increase in layoffs in the U.S. and the federal government shutdown this year.
Maryland has the second highest commute time in the U.S.
Marylanders are spending more time on the road– the state now has the second-longest commute time in the country.
Rising layoffs in Maryland and U.S. linked to rise of artificial intelligence
Layoffs in Maryland are up nearly 30%, with about 2,000 more jobs being cut than this time last year. Nationally, this year has seen over one million layoffs — the highest amount for this time of year since the Covid-19…
Here’s who Donald Trump has granted clemency to this year
In his second term, President Trump has granted clemency to some 1,700 people, most of whom received full pardons.
Drivers convicted of reckless driving in Maryland could now face jail time
The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act went into effect at the beginning of October, and it reconstitutes what is considered reckless, aggressive and negligent driving in Maryland.
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