As the world tuned in for the spectacle of the 2024 Super Bowl, a less glamorous but equally significant narrative emerged: the environmental impact of private aircraft travel.
US components still found in Russian weapons against Ukraine, experts tell Congress
American-made semiconductors and other parts have been found in Russian weapons used against Ukraine, even with strict Biden administration sanctions.
Top pro-Israel group boosted political spending after Oct. 7 Hamas attacks
In the months following Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, the preeminent pro-Israel lobbying group in the United States increased its political spending nearly threefold, according to an analysis of the organization’s 2023 year-end filing with the Federal Election Commission.
As resale ticket prices climb, the live music industry looks for solutions
Price gouging is not just affecting massive sold out shows like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, where resale tickets sold for as high as $20,000, but permeating into local concerts and smaller, independent venues.
Exploring Black history in and around Maryland: 5 places to visit
Though Black History Month is coming to a close, Marylanders looking to more deeply explore Black history have plenty of options available to them year-round.
State lawmakers hope to protect judges’ privacy
Just a few months after a Maryland judge was killed in front of his home, state lawmakers are considering a measure that would remove personal information from the internet to provide more safety for judges.
Silencing Truth: The Persecution of Russian Journalist Ivan Safronov
Ivan Safronov was a well-respected military correspondent for two establishment newspapers then he went to work for the Russian space agency.
Maryland’s Moore blasts Alabama IVF ruling as “out of step” with the country
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore denounced an Alabama Supreme Court ruling last week that frozen embryos have the same rights as children.
Maryland Democrats close in on refined juvenile justice bill
Democratic leaders are “very close” to agreement on adjustments to their controversial juvenile justice bill, including changes to the list of crimes that should qualify children ages 10 through 12 for delinquency jurisdiction.
Income tax hike unlikely in Maryland this year
Some Democratic lawmakers in Maryland are proposing a set of income tax hikes this year, but even bill sponsors have admitted that getting their colleagues on board will likely be a long-haul effort.