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Theoretically, a bear market would be the perfect time for value stocks to outperform growth, but year to date, many value name Toddler's table tennis game takes internet by storm 11/06/2020 11:25am • This fierce competitor is only 3 years old! Jiang Yunbo’s family says he’s been practicing table tennis since he was an infant. Even sweeter, his grandmother, a former table tennis pro, is his coach. MDOT Secretary questioned on under-Beltway utilities, possible Purple Line settlement 11/06/2020 06:22am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. 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Although educational disparities already existed for Black, Latino and low-income Maryland students before the COVID-19 pandemic, they hav Howard U. researchers: Black voters getting flooded with election disinformation 11/02/2020 04:08am • Black voters are being flooded with targeted disinformation and racialized messages attempting to suppress the vote in the final days of the election, researchers from D.C.'s Howard University said. The Brookings Institution Governance studies, in partnership with the historically Black universit What to Know About Creative Writing Degrees 11/02/2020 12:00am • Many people see something magical in a beautiful work of art, and artists of all kinds often take pride in their craftsmanship. Creative writers say they find fulfillment in the writing process. 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