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Frederick Co. school leaders 'disgusted' over online threats against Black students 03/10/2022 12:25pm • Public school leaders in Frederick County, Maryland, have expressed disgust and outrage after threats were made against Black students on social media. "(Frederick County Public Schools) has no tolerance for discriminatory language and hate speech," said Mike Markoe, the county's interim superint Social media threats targeting Black students at Frederick Co. school investigated 03/10/2022 01:50am • Social media threats directed at Black students at a public school in Frederick County, Maryland, were the subject of a sheriff's office investigation, according to authorities. The Frederick County Sheriff's Office and school resource officers responded to Middletown Middle School over threats p Delaware paramedic gets probation for fake vaccine cards 03/09/2022 02:54pm • WILMINGTON, Del. — A Delaware paramedic has been sentenced to six months of probation for making and selling fake COVID-19 vaccine cards. The News Journal reports that David Hodges pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor on Monday. The judge also ordered him to pay a $1,300 fine, which is equivale The Future of mRNA Vaccines 03/07/2022 07:00pm • In December 2020, scientists in South Africa sequenced the genome of a variant of SARS-CoV-2 that was causing an aggressive new strain of COVID-19 to start spreading around the world. Just two months later, vaccine maker Moderna said it was ready to test two booster shots to its original COVID vacci Netflix, TikTok block services in Russia to avoid crackdown 03/06/2022 08:28pm • Netflix and TikTok suspended most of their services in Russia on Sunday as the government cracks down on what people and media outlets can say about Russia's war in Ukraine. Pulling the plug on online entertainment — and information — is likely to further isolate the country and its people af Examining Private Middle Schools in Philadelphia 03/03/2022 07:00pm • Philadelphia-area parents may remember their time in middle school, traditionally grades 6-8, as difficult years on the path to adolescence. Education experts say that's one thing that has not changed much. "I used to argue that there's more change -- developmental, intellectual, physical -- in thos DC Sports Huddle: Part I of the Commanders QB question -- is the answer in the NFL draft? 03/02/2022 05:27pm • CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 04: Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers fakes a slide while running for a touchdown during the ACC Championship game against Wake Forest at Bank of America Stadium on December 04, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Logan Whitton/Getty Imag Nando’s pokes fun at anti-vaxxers in new app ads 03/01/2022 09:00am • Flame-grilled chicken chain Nando’s PERi-PERi is launching a new app, and using the occasion to poke fun at conspiratorial COVID-19 anti-vaxxers, an expression of what it calls the company’s exhaustion with customers who refuse to get vaccinated. In a series of parody videos, online ads, post Don’t be taken in by fraud promising delivery of Ukraine relief 02/25/2022 04:26pm • Scammers follow the news like everyone else, and are poised to take advantage of people offering aid to Ukraine. The Better Business Bureau has advice for putting good intentions to best and safe use. “Here at the Better Business Bureau, we are urging donors to give, but to give wisely,” s Md. twin brothers charged with stealing over $1 million in COVID relief, unemployment money 02/17/2022 09:59pm • Twin brothers from Prince George's County, Maryland, are accused in an identity theft scheme to collect a large amount of COVID-19 relief money. Jerry and Jaleel Phillips, of Temple Hills, both 24, made their initial appearances in U.S. District Court in Greenbelt Thursday. According to a news Maryland State Police warn of unemployment scam 02/16/2022 02:35pm • Authorities in Maryland are warning of “ongoing and evolving” fraud scams targeting residents’ unemployment insurance benefits. State police and the Maryland Department of Labor Unemployment Division said the scammers have been reaching out via text, email or phone call. Their goal is to 7 Signs Your N95 Mask Is Fake 02/15/2022 07:00pm • Not all masks are created equal.Since the coronavirus pandemic hit in March 2020, Americans have become well acquainted with public health advisories that encourage washing your hands, practicing physical distancing and wearing a mask in public.While a simple, reusable cotton mask offers some protec The Benefits of Filing Taxes Early 02/14/2022 07:00pm • For millions of Americans, there is no getting around the need to file an annual tax return. And if you need to file a tax return, you might as well get it done early. "The IRS encourages people to file early so you get your refund earlier," says Joanna Powell, a CPA and managing director in the Bos Valentine's Day is here, and so are romance scams — WTOP asks experts about dodging red flags 02/13/2022 12:20pm • Valentine's Day may be a time for chocolates and sweethearts to some, but scammers are looking for much more than dates with a significant other this year. For years — no, really — reporters at WTOP and organizations such as the FBI have spent the hours before Valentine's Day warning listener Predicting the Super Bowl Halftime hip-hop set list of Dre, Snoop, Blige, Lamar, Eminem 02/10/2022 01:46pm • After years of pop and rock acts, it's time for hip-hop to shine Sunday at the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show will feature five legends: L.A. natives Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar, New York native Mary J. Blige and Detroit favorite Eminem. Together, they've racked up