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Apr 15 2026FINANCE

Money Skills: The Key to Baltimore’s Future

Financial knowledge is more than a buzzword; it shapes the way people work, buy and invest. In Baltimore, where many families face economic challenges, a lack of money‑management skills can lock students out of higher education and stable jobs. Only about half of Maryland adults feel confident ha

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Apr 15 2026OPINION

Trump’s Shocking Claim: A Lesson in Trust and Truth

A former president posted a photo that made him look like a saint. He then said the picture showed him as a doctor or a Red Cross worker, not a religious figure. The claim was quickly deleted after people cried out. He followed the same pattern he’s used before: lie, blame the press, and ke

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Georgia’s College Shake‑Up: A New Path or a Backward Step?

Georgia has rolled out a sweeping plan that will change where students study and which subjects are taught. The government says the move aims to match job needs and spread universities across the country, but critics say it is a step away from Europe and toward Russia. The new rule, called “one f

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Apr 15 2026EDUCATION

Play Day Fun for Kids at College

The college’s Early Childhood Department has a yearly event called Children’s Play Day. It takes place during the national Week of the Young Child, a time when many places focus on kids. The college partners with the International Play Association to give families a day of learning through play.

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Apr 15 2026SCIENCE

Uncovering the Genetic Puzzle Behind a Rare Neck Condition

Patients with os odontoideum, a congenital neck anomaly, show a surprisingly high load of genetic changes. Researchers counted these alterations across the entire genome and found that affected individuals carry more mutations than people with typical neck anatomy. The study examined the DNA f

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Old State House Museum Sees Big Leadership Shakeup

The director of the Old State House Museum, Daniel Cockrell, was let go early this week. He says he was told the museum was “going in a different direction” and that paperwork needed his signature. When he asked if he would be moved to another role, the answer was clear: no, you’re being terminated.

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

CPS Drops Equity Leader, Sparks Community Outcry

Columbia Public Schools decided not to renew the contract of Carla London, the district’s chief equity officer. The board met in a closed session and voted 6‑1 against the renewal, with only Alvin Cobbins opposing. London has served for over a decade, starting as director of student services and lat

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Calls Out Russia Over Grain Trade in Israel

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha spoke with Israeli minister Gideon Sa’ar about a Russian ship that docked in an Israeli port carrying grain. The grain, which Kyiv says was taken from Ukrainian farms during Russia’s 2022 invasion and the 2014 annexation of Crimea, was allowed to enter Israel

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Apr 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Prince Harry Talks Fatherhood and Therapy on Aussie Trip

Harry visited a Melbourne football club during his four‑day Australian tour with Meghan. He spoke about the challenges of being a new dad and how therapy helped him feel closer to his children. He said he once felt distant because his wife was the one who made them. The Duke explained that therapy i

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Apr 15 2026BUSINESS

Naphtha Shortages Hit Japan’s Factory Floor

Japanese firms that rely on naphtha, a key oil by‑product used in adhesives and paints, are cutting orders or lowering production after delivery delays and price hikes. The trouble began last week when more than a dozen companies, including Toto and Asahi Kasei, warned that their supplies were unrel

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