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Nov 04 2025WEATHER

Baltimore's Week Ahead: A Mix of Sun, Wind, and Mild Temps

Baltimore is in for a pleasant week, weather-wise. Expect a lot of sunshine and a bit of wind, with temperatures hovering in the low-to-mid-60s. The week starts with a partly sunny Monday, where the afternoon breeze will be light, around 6 mph. The high will be near 63, with a slight chance of rain

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Nov 04 2025CRIME

Penn University Takes Action After Offensive Emails Target Alumni

Penn University has reached out to the FBI after a data breach led to offensive emails being sent to its alumni. The breach impacted some of the university's information systems. Penn University is working with law enforcement and other technical experts to resolve the issue quickly. On Friday, alu

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Nov 04 2025OPINION

Trump's Trade Moves: A Mixed Bag

Trump's approach to trade with China has been a bit of a rollercoaster. He's been trying to use tariffs to get China to cut down on exports to the U. S. But it's been a bumpy ride, with not much to show for it yet. Let's talk about leverage. In the world of politics, it's all about having power ove

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Nov 04 2025CRIME

Safety Concerns Rise in Fells Point After Late-Night Shooting

Fells Point, a lively spot in Baltimore known for its bars and restaurants, is feeling less safe after a recent shooting. Early Sunday morning, around 1:30am, shots were fired on South Broadway Street, just as the night was winding down. This incident has left locals worried and questioning the area

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Nov 04 2025EDUCATION

Westside's New Sports Hub: A Game-Changer for Students

Westside High School just unveiled its shiny new athletic complex. It's not just any sports facility; it's a high-tech hub designed to give students a cutting-edge experience. The centerpiece? A state-of-the-art pool that's sure to make a splash. But it's not just about the pool. The complex is pack

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Nov 04 2025CRIME

The Dark Side of Cybersecurity: Experts Turned Criminals

In a surprising turn of events, three cybersecurity professionals from the United States are accused of secretly operating a ransomware scheme. This group allegedly worked with the infamous hacking collective ALPHV BlackCat to lock down company networks and demand large sums of cryptocurrency as ran

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Nov 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Artificial Intelligence and the Growing Problem of Fake Child Pornography

In a recent case, Ricardo Russell, a former janitor at Deerfield High School, was accused of distributing child pornography, including AI-generated images. This case sheds light on a disturbing trend: the use of artificial intelligence to create fake sexual images of minors. Russell is facing multip

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Nov 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Amazon's Gold Rush: A Crackdown on Illegal Mining

The Amazon rainforest is under siege. Illegal gold mining is a big problem there. Recently, Brazilian police teamed up with Interpol to tackle this issue. They destroyed hundreds of illegal mining rafts on the Madeira River. These rafts were worth millions of dollars. The total damage to criminal gr

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Nov 04 2025CRIME

Small-Time Crooks Behind Louvre Jewel Heist?

The recent Louvre heist might have seemed like a job for big-time criminals, but the suspects in custody tell a different story. They are local folks from Seine-Saint-Denis, a suburb north of Paris. The group includes three men and one woman, all with records, but not the kind you'd expect from mast

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Nov 04 2025CRIME

A Spitting Incident in Brooklyn Sparks Hate Crime Arrest

In a recent turn of events, a man was arrested for an anti-Semitic act in Brooklyn. Nicholas Jones, 40, is accused of spitting on a 16-year-old Hasidic boy. This happened near Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Crown Heights around 5:50 p. m. on October 22. The teen was wearing traditional Hasidic c

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