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Soludo meets Anambra diaspora in U.S., reaffirms commitment to governance
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 6, 2025
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has met with members of the Anambra diaspora community in the United States and North America as part of a town hall engagement focused on accountability and participatory governance. The meeting, held in...
Maryland police officer facing child sex crime charges
WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania
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July 4, 2025
Frederick police Cpl. James Dodson Jr., an 18-year veteran, has been arrested by Pennsylvania State Police and charged with multiple felony sex crimes against children, leading to his suspension without pay.The department's chief expressed feeling...
Maryland Online Casinos – MD Gambling Websites, Ranked by Experts
SNJ Today - New Jersey
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July 4, 2025
Maryland’s online casino scene is heating up fast, and players finally have options worth getting excited about. Whether you’re into real-money slots, live dealer blackjack, or just want a clean mobile experience, our list of the top 10 Maryland...
‘Harvest time’: Howard County gardener reaches over a million on social media
Baltimore Sun - Maryland
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July 6, 2025
Off a quiet road in Howard County, Christen McCoy spends hours in her garden. But the music teacher never thought she’d one day be sharing her plants with more than 1 million people around the world. Cornstalks rustle in the breeze while the sound...
Soludo engages Anambra diaspora on accountability, inclusive governance
Punch
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July 6, 2025
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, is engaging with Anambra indigenes in the United States and North America as part of his tour on accountability and inclusive governance and his administration’s progress report to professionals and...
Trump approval ratings collapse across America as July Fourth protests erupt in fury over economy, immigration, and sweeping social cuts
The Economic Times
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July 6, 2025
New polling data revealed a starkly divided political landscape under President Donald Trump’s administration. A national survey conducted by Civiqs, based on 35,929 respondents, showed that Trump’s approval rating is net positive in just 21...
ARL Joins Academic Library and Publishing Associations to Affirm Shared Commitment to Scientific Integrity
Association of Research Libraries
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July 9, 2025
Last Updated on July 9, 2025, 8:05 am ET University of Maryland Chemistry Lab In the face of dramatic actions by the Trump administration to restructure the US scientific enterprise, ARL joined with association colleagues in the Association of...
236 employees to be laid off as cannabis company plans to close 20 Michigan dispensaries
WKZO - Michigan
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KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – After some in the industry predicted 2025 could be a watershed year for legalized marijuana retailers in Michigan, a cannabis company has announced it is closing its 20 Michigan dispensaries and all four of its...
Maryland Lottery Draw Results for July 3, 2025, Announced
Times News Global
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July 4, 2025
BALTIMORE, Maryland — The Maryland Lottery has announced the winning numbers for its various draw games held on July 3, 2025. Players hoping for a big win were eager to check the results. In the midday drawing, the numbers were 6, 6, 4 for the...
Elizabeth Garth ‘Liz’ Franke, owner of Linens and Lingerie, dies
Capital Gazette - Maryland
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July 9, 2025
Elizabeth Garth “Liz” Franke, who owned and operated a linen and lingerie business, died of heart failure June 29 at Blakehurst Senior Living in Towson. The former Ruxton resident was 98. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, she was the daughter of...
Politico Reporter Flags Glaring Problem With Bukele’s Video Defending Abrego Garcia’s Treatment at CECOT
Mediaite - New York
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July 4, 2025
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele tried to bat down CECOT torture claims made by Trump deportee Kilmar Abrego Garcia — but the video he posted as proof is being openly challenged by one reporter, who pointed out it was filmed after the detainee...
What did the Mets' comeback win suggest about their trade deadline? Everything
The Athletic
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July 9, 2025
BALTIMORE — Every July baseball game can feel like a referendum on the team’s trade deadline posture. And when that July baseball game features one team aiming to buy and another likely to sell, it’s hard not to put the pieces together. In their...
Maryland steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Maryland State Wire
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July 4, 2025
Maryland implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...
High court OKs plans for federal downsizing
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce despite warnings that critical government services will be lost and hundreds of thousands of federal employees will be...
Which player with Alabama football roots has scored the most NFL points?
AL.com - Alabama
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July 9, 2025
Of the top nine touchdown scorers in the NFL in the 2024 season, four were Alabama alumni. Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs led the league with 20 touchdowns. Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry scored 18 touchdowns, Green Bay...
AP Sports SummaryBrief at 5:42 a.m. EDT
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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Clark takes Indiana teammate Boston No. 1 in WNBA All-Star Game draft. Collier picks Stewart NEW YORK (AP) — Caitlin Clark has picked Indiana teammate Aliyah Boston No. 1 while Napheesa Collier took her Unrivaled business partner Breanna Stewart...
Jesse Moody commits to Maryland, is second offensive lineman in the Terps' class
247Sports - Tennessee
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Jesse Moody's first trip to Maryland came in mid June. It was when he began his official visit. Now, the Philadelphia Imhotep offensive tackle will head there for college after he called coach Mike Mike Locksley and committed to the Terps. He...
Casino Revenue in Maryland Drops by 0.9% in January 2025
Eye on Annapolis - Maryland
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July 5, 2025
Maryland’s casino revenue experienced a slight drop in January 2025 when compared to January 2024, totaling around 0.9% and resulting in an overall revenue of $151.8 million. This drop isn’t too much of a cause for concern for traditional casino...
Governor Moore Announces Increased Energy Assistance Benefits
WGMD - Delaware
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July 4, 2025
Governor Wes Moore has announced that eligible Maryland households will begin to see increased energy assistance benefits. Through the Maryland Department of Human Services Office of Home Energy Programs, the goal of the additional benefits is to...
Maryland lawmakers react to passage of Trump's "big, beautiful bill"
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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Democratic lawmakers in Maryland expressed disappointment after Congress passed President Trump's budget bill Thursday. The president is expected to sign the so-called "big, beautiful bill" into law on Friday, July 4. The Maryland Freedom Caucus,...