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NHTSA issues urgent warning for Volvo plug-in hybrid, battery electric vehicles

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WASHINGTON—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Thursday issued an urgent warning to owners of certain 2020-2026 Volvo plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles, urging them to immediately complete an over-the-air safety recall addressing potential brake failure. NHTSA stated that without the recall remedy, affected vehicles could completely lose their ability to brake while driving downhill. One serious incident […]

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FBI warns investors of surge in ‘ramp-and-dump’ stock schemes via social media

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WASHINGTON, DC—The FBI is issuing a public warning about a significant increase in “ramp-and-dump” stock manipulation schemes targeting U.S. investors through social media platforms and messaging applications. The agency reports a 300% surge in victim complaints related to this type of fraud in 2025 compared to last year. These sophisticated schemes often lure investors into what appear to be legitimate […]

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Baltimore County Police Department to hold public input meeting on Drones as First Responder program

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DUNDALK, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department is seeking public input on a proposed “Drones as First Responder” (DFR) program, designed to enhance emergency response and public safety. The department announced Monday that it will hold a community meeting on Wednesday, August 6, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Sollers Point Multi-Purpose Center, located at 323 Sollers Point Road in […]

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Gas prices creep up as oil markets tighten

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BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in three weeks, the national average price of gasoline has risen, increasing 2.0 cents over the past week to $3.11 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 12 million individual price reports. Diesel prices also saw an uptick, climbing 3.2 cents to $3.676 per gallon. Despite the recent increase, the national average […]

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Maryland joins regional effort to boost grid reliability, lower energy costs

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland has partnered with eight other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states to solicit proposals for electric transmission projects aimed at improving grid reliability, fostering economic growth, and reducing electricity costs for consumers. Gov. Wes Moore announced this month that the state is participating in an “open sector” request for information, a key step in the Northeast States Collaborative’s strategic plan […]

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Maryland State Fire Marshal unveils redesigned 2024 fire fatality report with interactive data

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal has released its 2024 Annual Fire Fatality Report, featuring a complete redesign that offers interactive graphics and county-level breakdowns to enhance public understanding of fire-related deaths across the state. The report details 73 fire-related fatalities recorded in Maryland during 2024. It provides insights into contributing factors such as the absence of […]

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Sports wagering contributes $9.2 million to state of Maryland during June

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s sports wagering market completed Fiscal Year 2025 by delivering $9,226,682 in contributions to the state during June 2025. FY2025 marked the second full fiscal year that both mobile and retail sports wagering were available in Maryland, and the market demonstrated 47.4% growth year-over year, as sports wagering contributed $88,923,572 to the state in FY2025 (July 2024 through June […]

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