CNS News Quiz | Week of May 5: NIL deals, exports to China and a Supreme Court case from Maryland

Take this quiz to see how well you’ve been paying attention to this week’s news.

Drought in Baltimore County is not letting up. What does this mean for summer?

Severe drought has settled in Baltimore County for the past six months with no end in sight, a worrying trend as warmer months approach, climate experts said. As summer draws closer, residents may see their water bills rise and water…

After a historic 2024, a Baltimore violence prevention program is in peril

Crime fell across Baltimore City in 2024, which the Mayor’s office said is thanks in part to programs like Safe Streets, the city’s primary violence reduction program, which is administered by Lifebridge Health Center for Hope. Now, despite a year…

How the Key Bridge collapse upended workers beyond the Baltimore region

BALTIMORE — Newly released data shows the Key Bridge collapse upended workers far beyond Baltimore, with people in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and beyond receiving emergency state relief funds after losing their jobs. Capital News Service filed an open records request…

Supreme Court hears Maryland case on opting children out from LGBTQ+ book lessons

The Supreme Court heard arguments about whether families have the right to excuse their children from public school lessons featuring books with LGBTQ+ themes.

‘BookTok’ has fueled a literary comeback

The BookTok trend is one of many reasons why Maryland librarians and booksellers aren’t concerned about the future of reading despite an overall decline in booksale earnings in the last two decades.

Caught in the Crossfire: Chinese Students Navigate US-China Tensions

Hundreds of Chinese exchange students have had their visas revoked amidst the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and China.

Volunteer Ushers Keep the Hippodrome Theater Alive

Volunteer ushers and their passion for the productions are the foundation for keeping the theater around.

High School Sports and NIL: An Explainer

This video provides an overview of the current patchwork approach to NIL, with policies differing from state to state.

Little League Baseball provides big stage for youth athletes but its NIL rules are murky

There’s no bigger stage for a youth athlete than the annual Little League World Series, an international tournament for youth baseball stars every August in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.