Gavel Scales Justice Crime

USAID official, three corporate executives plead guilty to decade-long bribery scheme involving more than $550 million in contracts

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GREENBELT, MD—A U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) contracting officer and three corporate executives have pleaded guilty in a decadelong bribery scheme involving more than $550 million in federal contracts, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced this week. Two companies involved in the scheme also admitted criminal liability and entered into deferred prosecution agreements. Roderick Watson, […]

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore

Governor Moore announces $19 million energy relief fund for limited-, middle-income Marylanders

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore this week announced the launch of a $19 million Customer Relief Fund aimed at assisting limited- and middle-income energy ratepayers across the state amid rising nationwide energy costs. The funds, donated by utility parent company Exelon, will be distributed through local nonprofit partners in the service areas of BGE, Pepco, and Delmarva Power. “Not a […]

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Anker A1263 power bank

Over 1 million Anker power banks recalled after reports of fire, explosions

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WASHINGTON, DC—More than 1.1 million Anker PowerCore 10000 power banks are being recalled due to concerns that their lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall Thursday, June 12, 2025, affecting approximately 1,158,000 units of the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank, specifically model A1263. Anker has received […]

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MASN adds MLB.TV to direct streaming options

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN) announced Thursday it has expanded its direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service, MASN+, to include MLB.TV, allowing in-market fans to stream Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals regular season games live or on demand without blackouts. Effective immediately, baseball enthusiasts within the MASN broadcast territory can purchase MASN+ directly through MLB.TV or the MLB app. This new […]

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Maryland is 2025’s 10th best state for working dads, WalletHub study

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BALTIMORE, MD—With Father’s Day approaching and 94.3% of married dads working last year compared to 72.3% of married moms, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2025’s Best & Worst States for Working Dads. In order to help dads balance their dual role as parent and provider, WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. states and the District of […]

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Governor Moore announces $6.95 million in ‘Build Our Future’ grant awards

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $6.95 million in state grants aimed at boosting Maryland’s innovation infrastructure, supporting projects in critical technology sectors from life sciences to clean energy and cybersecurity. Ten organizations across the state were awarded funds through the Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program, part of the Governor’s Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023. The grants, […]

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Sports wagering contributes $7.7 million to state of Maryland during May

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market had its fifth-best single-month performance in May 2025, generating $7,746,363 in contributions to the state. Through the first 11 months of FY2025 (July 2024 through May 2025), sports wagering has contributed $79,696,891 to the state compared to $54,582,952 for the same period in FY2024. The state’s share of sports wagering proceeds is directed to the […]

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Artificial Intelligence

Maryland managers identify 3 AI careers expected to boom locally

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BALTIMORE, MD—While much of the public conversation around artificial intelligence fixates on job loss, a quieter – and more optimistic – shift is underway. Across the country, new career paths are emerging not in opposition to AI, but in tandem with it. These aren’t science fiction roles of the distant future; they’re already being hired for today, often far from […]

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