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Jun 10 2026CRIME

Community leaders take a walk to tackle Towson’s safety challenges

Towson has seen a mix of serious and minor crimes recently, pushing local leaders to organize a special walk through the area. On a warm June evening, council leaders, police, and legal representatives will stroll through downtown Towson to talk directly with shop owners and residents. Their goal is

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Jun 10 2026CRIME

How a Caregiver's Role Turned Dark in a Suburban Home Murder

Brendan Banfield didn't just lose his wife, Christine, in a sudden violent act—he allegedly planned the entire tragedy with help from someone he trusted. Police say his family's au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhaes, became involved in what investigators call a carefully designed plot. Instead of a rando

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Jun 10 2026LIFESTYLE

Better shoes for a long day of fishing

Fishing seems simple—you pick up a rod and stand on the boat until the fish bite. But after six or more hours in flip-flops, your feet disagree. They scream from the heat, scream from the sun, even scream when a sneaky bug finds its way inside. One tester traded flip-flops for the Strike Bluefin Lac

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Jun 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

GM’s New App and Tech: Making EV Charging and Energy Sharing Easier

General Motors is rolling out tools to make electric vehicles more practical for everyday use. Starting June 9, GM’s app will let owners find and pay for charging stations in one place. The update covers nearly 70% of fast chargers in the U. S. , including Tesla and Electrify America stations. Owner

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Jun 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Smarter Way to Track EV Batteries

Electric cars and power storage systems need trusted batteries, but spotting problems early is tricky. A new chip from Texas Instruments aims to change that. It monitors up to 26 battery cells at once, giving engineers a detailed picture of how each cell behaves. Instead of waiting for a battery to

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Jun 10 2026BUSINESS

Germany’s big bet on the future of flight

Germany is rolling out a long-term play to stay ahead in the skies. Over the next fifteen years, the country plans to pump money into military jets, cleaner fuels, and cutting-edge tech to keep its aviation sector strong and less dependent on others. The government will greenlight this strategy soon

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Jun 10 2026BUSINESS

Smart web addresses can be worth millions. Here's why.

Buying a top domain for over a million dollars feels crazy until you see what it actually does. Most people think of websites as just online business cards, but the best ones act like digital headquarters. When a company snags the perfect web address, customers stop searching and start going straigh

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Jun 10 2026FINANCE

Why Your Tax Bill Shocked You (And How to Fix It)

A big tax bill that comes out of nowhere isn’t just bad luck—it’s a signal that something in your financial setup broke down over the year. Most business owners assume their tax bill is just unlucky, but the real issue is usually one of four common problems in how they handle taxes and their financi

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Jun 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Downtown Austin’s fresh summer launch deserves a closer look

A brand-new festival called Downtown Dish pops up this Saturday in Austin’s downtown core. Instead of sitting indoors, attendees get to wander between food stalls, live entertainment, and pop-up vendor booths. Local organizers have already been teasing snapshots of the vendors on social media, givin

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Jun 10 2026CRIME

When Teens Turn to Violence: What's Really Going On?

The past few months have seen a troubling rise in violence involving young people across the United States, from massive mall gatherings gone wrong to shootings at parties and even schools. In one case, a planned fight in a North Carolina park left two teens dead and five injured, echoing scenes fro

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