Search

Maryland House votes for bill to direct $750M for transportation needs 03/19/2024 07:42am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland House passed a measure on Monday aimed at transferring $750 million over a decade for a transportation fund, part of the push by Democrats who control the House to raise revenue for transportation and education. With three weeks to go, lawmakers reached the po Landlord-tenant bills provide drama in 'Crossover Day' Maryland House action 03/19/2024 06:09am • Debates pitting Maryland’s tenants against landlords ignited in the House Monday over two bills that aim to increase protections for renters. One of the bills in question is priority legislation for Gov. Wes Moore (D) as part of his housing package. Moore has testified in both Senate and House Negotiators race to finish government funding bills after reaching deal on Homeland Security bill 03/18/2024 09:51pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Negotiators from Congress and the White House scrambled Monday to complete work on the remaining government funding bills for the fiscal year and avoid a partial shutdown for key departments that would begin this weekend without legislative action. Six months into the fiscal year Metro cracks down on fare evasion starting Monday under sweeping DC crime law 03/18/2024 05:41pm • Skipping out on paying the fare to ride Metro could result in a citation or even an arrest starting Monday, under new penalties cited in sweeping D.C. crime legislation that passed last week. The package, called Secure D.C., was signed into law by Mayor Muriel Bowser a week ago, after being unani With the election behind him, Putin says Russia aims to set up a buffer zone inside Ukraine 03/18/2024 04:55pm • Russian President Vladimir Putin said after extending his rule in an election that stifled opposition that Moscow will not relent in its invasion of Ukraine and plans to create a buffer zone to help protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids. The Kremlin’s forces have made Delectable. Adorable. Inhalable. These sliders go well with March Madness entertaining 03/18/2024 04:06pm • Game day is one of my favorite times to entertain. I don’t know why foods associated with watching sports on TV are happy-making. But they are. The food is pretty much what I would categorize as bar food – things you would order with a group of friends with a round of cold beers. Foods that migh AL Central Preview: Tigers, Royals try to end years of losing after offseason moves 03/18/2024 03:38pm • The AL Central doesn't appear to be a great place to find baseball's best teams. Instead, it might be home to some of the most improved. The division had a tough 2023, with the Twins running away with the title despite an 87-win season that wouldn't have been good enough to win any other division in Car Review: Toyota 'rights a wrong' for enthusiasts by offering manual transmission in the GR Supra 03/18/2024 07:10am • The GR Supra has been back for a few years now and some drivers have been waiting for a manual transmission. Now, that wish has been granted for the Supra 3.0 models with a six-cylinder engine only. This Supra has a German turbocharged engine from BMW that it shares to help keep the cost down. While The European Union announces an $8 billion aid package for Egypt as concerns mount over migration 03/17/2024 08:26pm • CAIRO (AP) — The European Union on Sunday announced a 7.4 billion-euro ($8 billion) aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighboring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. The deal, which drew criticism from rights groups ov What Is the Average Retirement Age in the U.S.? 03/17/2024 08:00pm • It can be hard to accurately predict when you will retire. Among those looking ahead to retirement, many expect to leave work at age 63, according to a 2024 survey by Mass Mutual. Although 63 is the anticipated median retirement age, workers report retiring at a median age of 62, the survey found. Tylenol vs. Advil vs. Aleve: Which Is Best? 03/17/2024 08:00pm • If you have a headache, back pain or some other type of pain, browsing the pain-relieving medicines at your local pharmacy can prove to be overwhelming. Advil, Aleve and Tylenol are all popular pain medications and have important similarities and differences, but which one should you choose? Here's Denny Hamlin wins tire-management NASCAR race at Bristol, his 4th victory at the famed bullring 03/17/2024 07:41pm • Denny Hamlin won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Sunday, passing Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Martin Truex Jr. in the final laps for his fourth victory at the famed short track. Hamlin also won at NASCAR’s bullring last September. This one was much different. Tire issues Maryland House gives preliminary approval to tolling, gaming bills as deadline nears 03/17/2024 09:29am • The House of Delegates gave preliminary approval to a bill to transfer $750 million from Maryland’s toll facilities to the state Transportation Trust Fund. The vote was one of two taken Saturday on bills meant to target projected operating and transportation deficits. House Bill 1070 is part The EU announces an $8 billion aid package for Egypt amid concerns over economic pressure and regional conflicts 03/17/2024 07:28am • CAIRO (AP) — The EU announces an $8 billion aid package for Egypt amid concerns over economic pressure and regional conflicts. Reigning NASCAR champion Ryan Blaney wins pole for Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway 03/16/2024 07:36pm • Ryan Blaney has won the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The reigning Cup Series champion covered the 0.533-mile concrete track in Bristol, Tennessee, in 15.356 seconds on Saturday. He edged Josh Berry for the No. 1 spot and will lead the field to the green flag in the Food