BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has climbed to $3.09 per gallon, reflecting a 6.5-cent increase compared to last week, according to data from GasBuddy. The increase is attributed to oil prices reaching their highest level since July. Reports of declining crude exports from major producers, including Russia and Saudi Arabia, bolstered this upward momentum, tightening global supplies. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With around 1 in 5 new businesses failing within the first year and inflation making things even more difficult, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on the Best & Worst States to Start a Business in 2025 to help people maximize their chances of success by starting in the right location. WalletHub compared the 50 U.S. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is expanding its efforts to collect and dispose of dead wild birds found across the state due to concerns over the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu. The move comes after the virus was detected in seven dead snow geese found in Worcester County and Dorchester […]
WASHINGTON, DC—The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that a controversial ban on TikTok can take effect on Sunday, January 19, 2025, rejecting an appeal from the app’s owners that claimed the ban was in violation of the First Amendment. The controversial law, passed with bipartisan support and signed by Joe Biden, could lead to an effective ban on the popular […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is warning consumers to be wary of fraudulent charities and scams when donating to wildfire relief efforts in California. Many people are eager to help those affected by the wildfires, but scammers often take advantage of disasters to set up fake charities. Before donating, check an organization’s registration with the Maryland Secretary of […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority is warning motorists of a popular scam that has been resurfacing in recent weeks. Have you recently received a text message claiming you owe money for unpaid tolls? The MDTA says there are ongoing SMS phishing attacks designed to trick you into paying fake toll debt. The most recent attacks replicate the look and logo […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline fell 1.1 cents to $3.02 per gallon last week, according to GasBuddy. The price is 0.9 cents higher than a month ago but 3.2 cents lower than a year ago. The decline in gas prices comes after a week of rising prices. However, colder weather has pushed diesel prices higher and could impact […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Bayview Asset Management, LLC, a mortgage company, and three of its affiliates have agreed to a $20 million settlement with 53 state regulators following a 2021 data breach that affected 5.8 million customers nationwide, including 124,000 in Maryland. The settlement, announced by the Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of Financial Regulation, addresses deficient cybersecurity practices and compliance failures by […]