The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump lacks authority under a 1977 emergency powers statute to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign imports, dealing a major blow to the administration’s trade policy. What’s Happening: The Court held 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the President to impose tariffs, even during […]
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Researchers in Maryland create Smart Underwear to find out how much you fart
Scientists at the University of Maryland are hoping to clear the air about a topic that’s been, well, a bit of a gas to study. They’ve created what they’re calling “Smart Underwear”—the first wearable device designed to measure human flatulence. You may have caught wind of the fact that they want volunteers from across the […]
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Dense fog blankets Baltimore and Eastern Shore through Wednesday morning
Dense fog has reduced visibility across parts of Maryland, prompting advisories in Baltimore County and the Lower Eastern Shore. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Northern and Southern Baltimore Counties until 10 a.m. Wednesday, with visibility dropping to one quarter mile or less. A Special Weather Statement covers Dorchester, […]
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Rain and Snow in this week’s forecast for Maryland
Mostly cloudy skies and patchy morning fog will mark Washington’s Birthday across Maryland on Monday, with temperatures reaching the mid-40s in most areas. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service forecasts highs near 46 degrees in the Baltimore-Washington region, 40 degrees in northeastern Maryland, 47 degrees in southern Maryland, and 44 degrees in western Maryland. Patchy […]
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21-year-old airlifted on Valentine’s Day after accidentally shooting himself
A man was airlifted to a trauma center Saturday night after shooting himself in the leg in Lexington Park. What’s Happening: The 21-year-old sustained an upper leg wound from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot. Responders arrived at the 46000 block of Franklin Road at approximately 9:28 p.m. What’s Important: Officers secured the area before medical personnel […]
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Police investigate Valentine’s Day death of 87-year-old man at Maryland senior facility
Montgomery County police are investigating the death of an 87-year-old man at a Potomac senior living facility as a homicide. The man died February 14 at Cogir of Potomac after he stopped breathing and could not be resuscitated. What’s Important: The man stopped breathing and life-saving measures were attempted but failed. His identity has not […]
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Woman dies after being hit by car while crossing Liberty Road in Baltimore on Valentine’s Day
A 67-year-old woman died after being struck by a car while crossing Liberty Road in Baltimore County on Saturday night. What’s Happening: Loretta Pretlow was hit by a westbound 2004 Acura RDX near Forest Hill Road around 6:20 p.m. on February 14. She was taken to a hospital in cardiac arrest and pronounced dead. What’s […]
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Bowie man indicted for strangling girlfriend in front of child
A Bowie man was indicted on assault charges after prosecutors say he strangled his romantic partner until she lost consciousness in front of their young child. What’s Happening: Tyrell West, 30, was indicted February 2 on one count each of strangulation, threats to do bodily harm and simple assault. The charges stem from a November […]
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Violent Valentine’s Night in Baltimore: What we know
Two people died and one person was injured in three separate violent incidents across West Baltimore between late Saturday night and early Sunday morning. What’s Happening: Three incidents occurred within about three hours in different parts of West Baltimore. A 16-year-old boy was shot and injured, a man was found dead in a vacant home, […]
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Update: Chestertown house explosion killed a homeowner and family pet
A propane or electrical explosion destroyed a Chestertown home Saturday evening, killing the 68-year-old homeowner and a family pet. What Happened: Fire crews responded around 6 p.m. Saturday to the 6900 block of Pentridge Court after a reported house explosion. Six people were inside when the explosion occurred. Five family members escaped, but homeowner Charles […]