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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Cisco’s China Deal Faces Supreme Court Review

A lawsuit claims that Cisco Systems helped the Chinese government target Falun Gong followers. The case hinges on two U. S. statutes: the 18th‑century Alien Tort Statute and the 1991 Torture Victim Protection Act. Cisco argues it cannot be held responsible for actions taken abroad. The Supreme Cour

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

A Night of Chaos at the White House Dinner

The event began with journalists, politicians and celebrities seated in a ballroom that hummed with big‑band music. President Donald Trump sat beside his wife, while Vice President J. D. Vance and several cabinet members were nearby. The evening’s entertainer, Oz Pearlman, was demonstrating a mind‑r

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Apr 28 2026CRIME

Mall Safety and Store Closures: A Growing Concern in Towson

The weekend saw a scary carjacking near Macy’s at the Towson Town Center. Two men with guns took a victim’s car in the parking garage around 3:30 p. m. Police found the suspects and are preparing to arrest them. The mall is already losing many stores. Banana Republic, Louis Vuitton, Apple Store and

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Night of Mystery: How a Classic Cartoon Helped Bring Back the Magic

Universal Studios Hollywood opened its gates last week for a special after‑hours event that surprised many visitors. The highlight was a Scooby‑Doo themed mystery set in the historic Little Europe backlot, the very place where the studio’s early monster movies were shot. Guests were invited to uncov

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Apr 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Supporting the Next Wave of Game Creators

Tokyo Game Show is building a spot for small teams and solo creators to shine. A new round of sponsors has stepped up to help indie developers show off their work without heavy costs. Nine companies from different corners of the business world—from big names like Nintendo to smaller groups like Amak

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Apr 28 2026CRYPTO

Fresh crypto project Pepeto nears launch while old-school meme coins fade

Pepeto is getting ready to go live on Binance soon, but this isn’t just another meme coin trying to ride the hype. While Dogecoin struggles below its 2021 peak of $0. 74, trading at just $0. 097 today, the big question is whether meme coins can ever recover their past glory. Analysts throw around nu

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Apr 28 2026CRIME

Better Safety in Silver Spring: What Changed and Why It Matters

Downtown Silver Spring once struggled with safety issues that scared people away. Back in 2023, serious crimes like shootings and even an unsolved murder made headlines. Business owners worried about customers staying away, and residents felt uneasy walking around. Instead of ignoring the problem, l

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Apr 28 2026OPINION

Downtown St. Louis: More Safe Than You Think

St. Louis often gets labeled as a dangerous city, but the numbers don’t back that up. Last year, only one murder happened downtown—and it wasn’t even a shooting. A person got hit by a car instead. Most people guess way higher numbers, but crime has actually dropped a lot in recent years. Homicides a

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

When Your Phone Knows Too Much

Courts often struggle to draw a clear line between catching criminals and protecting personal freedoms. A recent hearing highlighted this tension as judges weighed whether police should need extra permission to dig into phone location details. The debate centered on a case from Virginia where detect

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Apr 27 2026FINANCE

Medicaid Expansion: Does It Really Pay Off Long‑Term?

When people qualify for Medicaid through the expansion program, they gain immediate access to health care. This study looks beyond the first few months and asks whether those benefits stick around over time. Researchers followed adults who joined the program and tracked their financial health for

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