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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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Jun 06 2026BUSINESS

Border Block Causes Fresh Famine Risk for Traders

Leah Masika stood at the Mpondwe crossing, clutching a bundle of ripe plantains that had already begun to sweat in the humid heat. The trucks she worked with were stuck on either side of the Uganda‑Congo frontier, unable to move because authorities had shut the border to curb a feared Ebola outbreak

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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 28 2026BUSINESS

What Happens When Leaders Stop Chasing Answers and Start Asking Questions?

Leaders today face a strange paradox. With AI handling more decisions, they’re expected to do the opposite of what machines excel at—embrace uncertainty instead of running from it. At a recent gathering of workplace innovators, speakers highlighted curiosity as the real superpower in an era of insta

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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 18 2026POLITICS

Global Money Talks: Can the G7 Fix What’s Broken?

Leaders from seven major economies meet in Paris this week to talk about why global money isn’t flowing fairly. The two-day chat starts after a flashy meeting between the U. S. and China wrapped up with more handshakes than real deals. Trade fights and raw material grabber are still stealing the sho

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May 16 2026BUSINESS

Leadership coaching works better when you focus on the whole picture

Leadership training usually starts with fixing one person at a time. But that approach misses a big part of the equation. People don’t lead in a bubble. They work inside teams, companies, and cultures that shape every choice they make. Research shows that companies investing in employee growth earn

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May 13 2026POLITICS

What the U. S. and China really plan to talk about in Beijing

Leadership meetings always come with mixed signals. When the U. S. president lands in China this week, the official line says trade and security will top the agenda. Yet behind the red carpets, the two sides are quietly wrestling with an old question: how much oil keeps a war alive? China buys Iran

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