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Jun 14 2026WEATHER

Storm Hits Annapolis, City Works to Restore Power and Clean Up

Annapolis was hit by strong storms late Friday. Two families had to leave their homes after trees fell on them, but nobody was hurt. The city sent crews to look at damage and clear fallen trees from streets. They worked all night and will keep working with the power company, BGE. BGE said that

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Jun 13 2026POLITICS

County steps up with cash for safer community spaces

Anne Arundel County just locked in its budget for next year, and tucked inside is fifty-grand-plus aimed at keeping local groups safe. The new $150, 000 pot targets non-profits and faith spots worried about hate-driven trouble. Some members of the council pushed hard for this slice after a first dra

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Jun 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Melania Joke Dropped From New “Scary Movie”

Anna Faris, who plays a role in the upcoming comedy, said her character once teased Melania Trump’s “Be Best” anti‑bullying effort. The line was removed during editing, a decision that has sparked curiosity because the film’s producers are linked to people who have ties with the former president.

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May 31 2026ENVIRONMENT

Turning old tires into smoother, longer-lasting roads

Ann Arbor just paved two residential streets using asphalt mixed with recycled tire rubber—a small but meaningful test of a technology that’s been around for decades. Workers spread the dark, rubber-speckled pavement on Northbrook Place and Oakbrook Drive, turning about 2, 000 scrap tires into road

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May 30 2026POLITICS

Why Texas Republicans are unhappy with James Talarico

James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for Texas Senate, has become a target for conservative politicians. They claim he’s vegan and supports ideas that don’t match their values. But there’s a twist—Talarico isn’t actually vegan. Still, his opponents keep bringing it up, calling him names like “Tofu

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May 27 2026POLITICS

District 10’s next senator: who can solve the big issues?

Anne Kepner is running to replace Aisha Wahab in California’s Senate District 10, and her campaign is built around three big problems: housing is too expensive, good jobs are hard to find, and healthcare costs too much for aging residents. She’s not just talking about these issues; she’s worked on t

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May 13 2026SPORTS

How one line from a rival player changed the fate of the Patriots dynasty

James Harrison spent years battling Tom Brady as a star for the Steelers, so when he joined the Patriots in 2017, he saw things from the other side. That year, owner Robert Kraft asked him a simple but loaded question: Who really made the Patriots so successful? Brady or Belichick? Harrison didn’t

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May 07 2026CELEBRITIES

Met Gala’s Unwritten Guest List Rules

Anna Wintour’s annual fashion fundraiser isn’t just about stunning outfits—it’s a carefully guarded circle where loyalty to certain figures comes first. Some big names like Meghan Markle and the Beckham couple learned this the hard way. Romeo Beckham, though, slipped into the 2024 event thanks to Bu

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May 06 2026CRIME

A Wife’s Letter Raises Questions About a Long Prison Term

Anna Duggar, age 37, sent her husband Josh a letter criticizing the length of his sentence for child‑pornography charges. In the note, she expressed disbelief at how long he is imprisoned for what she calls a “victimless” crime. The letter also praised Josh as a productive citizen, pointing out that

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Apr 12 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hearing the Future: Why Anne Hathaway’s Sci‑Fi Film Fell Behind Schedule

Anne Hathaway is known for roles that range from light romance to deep drama, but she also shines in sci‑fi worlds. She once played a space doctor in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and later joined the quirky horror‑comedy Colossal, showing her knack for genre work. Her newest project, The End of

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