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Rights group: World Bank, Jordan use flawed formula for aid to kingdom, excluding some poor people 06/13/2023 09:37am • JERUSALEM (AP) — The World Bank and Jordan are using a “flawed” algorithm to calculate aid for the kingdom's citizens, excluding some people who are impoverished, hungry or otherwise struggling, a leading rights group said Tuesday. Human Rights Watch reported that the automated program ranks t Editorial Roundup: United States 06/13/2023 08:47am • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: June 11 The Washington Post on a rare win for judicial restraint Because the Supreme Court took a right turn during the Trump years — and particularly after it overturned Roe v. Wade last year — conservative activists have hoped th Millennial Money: How to use ChatGPT to plan your next trip 06/13/2023 08:40am • Planning travel can be a daunting maze. Guidebooks, by their nature, send all readers to the same destinations. And web searches can yield an unhelpful mess of content. Yet some tech-savvy travelers are finding success using artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT and Bard to inspire and plan Teen charged in pair of attempted carjackings, shootings in Hyattsville 06/13/2023 08:13am • A 17-year-old boy has been charged with crashing a carjacked vehicle in Hyattsville, Maryland, before attempting to carjack two more cars and shooting their drivers. According to City of Hyattsville police, an initial investigation showed that a teenage boy crashed a stolen vehicle in the 3900 bl Poll: Most Marylanders support stronger penalties for possessing stolen guns; Biden and Moore approval numbers trend differently 06/13/2023 05:54am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. An overwhelming majority of Marylanders say they favor increased penalties for those convicted of possession of a stolen firearm. A pol Japan's Toyota announces initiative for all-solid state battery as part of electric vehicles plan 06/13/2023 01:56am • TOKYO (AP) — Toyota plans to make an all solid-state battery as part of its ambitious plans for battery electric vehicles, the company said Tuesday, amid mounting criticism Japan’s top automaker needs to do more to fight climate change. Toyota Motor Corp. aims for a commercial solid-state batter Top teams not worried when NASCAR Cup Series takes only break in grinding schedule 06/12/2023 11:07pm • SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — The relentless grind of the NASCAR Cup Series pauses this week, and just about everybody involved with the cars is looking to take advantage. Martin Truex Jr. plans to go fishing after claiming his second victory of the season on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway. Aric Almirola's wife Virginia State Police releases 2022 crime report 06/12/2023 09:59pm • Virginia saw an increase in violent crime last year, according to a report by state police. According to Virginia State Police, the Commonwealth saw violent crime rates increase to 203 crimes per 100,000 people — that total is up from 194.4 in 2021. The “Crime in Virginia” report said, w What Is a Good APR on a Personal Loan? 06/12/2023 08:00pm • A personal loan's annual percentage rate, or APR, is the total annualized cost of borrowing, expressed as a percentage of the total loan cost. The APR includes the interest rate in addition to other fees, such as a loan origination fee. Unlike with other loan fees, the interest rate varies based on Cash Back vs. Travel Rewards: Which Is Better for You? 06/12/2023 08:00pm • If you love to travel, you can easily put thousands of dollars in vacation expenses on your credit card every year. But the right rewards credit card can earn perks that reduce the sting of those bills. Some rewards cards put a little cash back in your pocket whenever you spend. Others offer the opp Neighbor charged with killing 3 men at Annapolis home after parking dispute 06/12/2023 06:30pm • Investigators say a mass shooting outside an Annapolis, Maryland, home began with a parking dispute between neighbors. At a news briefing on Monday, the Annapolis Police Department said 43-year-old Charles Robert Smith is accused of opening fire on the 1000 block of Paddington Place around 8 p.m. Md. electric car drivers may use HOV lanes in the state regardless of number of passengers 06/12/2023 06:19pm • Drivers of electric vehicles, and some plug-in hybrid vehicles, in Maryland can once again use HOV lanes on Interstate 270 and Route 50, as long as they get and display a Maryland HOV permit. Because of legislation passed in Annapolis in the last session of the Maryland General Assembly, owners o Tom Holland describes 'The Crowded Room' as his 'hardest' and 'most rewarding' job so far 06/12/2023 05:46pm • The words “Tom Holland” and “spoilers” can immediately illicit snickering. There are compilation videos on YouTube of the “Spider-Man ” star accidentally revealing too much about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His slip-ups and near-giveaways have become a running joke among his co-stars DP World Tour Schedule 06/12/2023 02:59pm • Nov. 24-27 _ Fortinet Australian PGA Championship (Cameron Smith) Nov. 24-27 _ Joburg Open (Dan Bradbury) Dec. 1-4 _ Investec South African Open Championship (Thriston Lawrence) Dec. 1-4 _ ISPS Handa Australian Open (Adrian Meronk) Dec. 8-11 _ Alfred Dunhill Championship (Ockie Strydom) Dec. 15-18 _ Teen shot and killed on Metro train may have taken video of suspect 06/12/2023 10:31am • A 17-year-old who was chased through a moving Metro Green Line train last month may have recorded Snapchat video of the suspect, who also tried to rob him, according to court documents. Keith Nathaniel Williams, 23, of D.C., was charged with first degree murder while armed in the May 28 shooting