Cryptocurrency

PayPal rolls out cryptocurrency payments for merchants, citing cost savings and global reach

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SAN JOSE, CA—PayPal announced Monday the launch of “Pay with Crypto,” a new service aimed at enabling merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments and significantly reduce transaction fees for cross-border commerce. The company stated the initiative seeks to simplify international transactions and connect businesses to the growing digital currency market. The new service facilitates instant conversion of cryptocurrencies to stablecoin or […]

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Harford County Emergency Alerts

Harford County launches new emergency alert system

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BEL AIR, MD—Harford County has rolled out a new and improved emergency notification system designed to provide faster and more reliable alerts to its residents, officials announced Thursday. The new system, dubbed HarfordCoMD Alerts, will deliver real-time notifications for a range of critical events, including severe weather warnings, infrastructure outages, major traffic disruptions, evacuations, shelter-in-place orders, major or localized crimes, […]

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Baltimore City Public Schools

Baltimore school board meeting halted after ‘obscene adult content’ airs

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BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore City Public Schools board meeting was halted on Tuesday after someone accessed the meeting and displayed “obscene adult content.” Officials say an unauthorized individual accessed the school system’s board meeting and displayed “antisemitic, racist, and obscene adult content that was deeply offensive, threatening, and inappropriate.” A message sent to the Baltimore City Public Schools community on Wednesday […]

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Gavel Scales Justice Crime

Virginia man pleads guilty to federal swatting charges

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BALTIMORE, MD—A Virginia man pleaded guilty this week to federal swatting and cyberstalking charges, admitting his role in an online group that coordinated false emergency calls designed to draw armed law enforcement responses to targeted locations. Evan Strauss, 27, of Moneta, Virginia, entered his plea in federal court in Baltimore, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney for the District […]

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TikTok

Maryland creators need 3 billion TikTok views to earn average annual wage, data shows

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BALTIMORE, MD—The creator economy is exploding across America, but a harsh reality is emerging for those hoping to make TikTok a full-time career: your state’s cost of living could make or break your creator dreams. The team at content collaboration platform Planable analyzed TikTok income potential across all 50 states, comparing platform earnings to local average wages using U.S. Bureau […]

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Doctor Medical Health

Governor Moore announces streamlined benefits access for Marylanders through Maryland Benefits One Application

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Marylanders seeking vital state benefits can now apply for multiple programs through a single, mobile-friendly online application, Governor Wes Moore announced this week. The new “Maryland Benefits One Application” aims to streamline access to critical services like Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, WIC, and energy assistance. “Today, we take a big step forward in our work to ensure that Marylanders can […]

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Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI

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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