Katie Walsh | Tribune News Service Move over Messi — there’s a new canine thespian in town. Ukai, the Australian shepherd/border collie/bouvier mix who stars opposite Mark Wahlberg in the new film “Arthur the King,” undertakes a performance that is more physically rigorous, if not dramatically suspenseful, than the one delivered by the French border collie who appeared in the … [Read more...] about Movie review: A new canine cycles into our hearts in ‘Arthur the King’
The top trends inspiring travel in 2024
Patrick Clarke | (TNS) TravelPulse This is shaping up to be another monumental year for travel, and already some significant trends are emerging. American Express Travel recently released its 2024 Global Travel Trends Report, revealing that 84% of respondents are planning to spend more or the same amount of money on travel in 2024 compared to last year. What’s more, 77% care … [Read more...] about The top trends inspiring travel in 2024
Maryland General Assembly’s key ‘crossover’ deadline marks final 3-week sprint in Annapolis
Maryland lawmakers emerged from a key deadline in their annual session Monday with hundreds of bills on track to becoming law — from reforms to the juvenile justice system to limits on how far local officials can go to restrict new cannabis dispensaries or ban books from school libraries. Three weeks remain before the 90-day session ends with a confetti-filled celebration in … [Read more...] about Maryland General Assembly’s key ‘crossover’ deadline marks final 3-week sprint in Annapolis
U.S. Justice Department finds UMBC violated Title IX in its response to swim coach’s misconduct
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County failed to protect student athletes from a former swim coach’s sexual harassment and discrimination, the U.S. Department of Justice concluded after a three-year investigation. In a letter Monday, the Justice Department informed the research university in Catonsville that it had violated Title IX, a federal law barring gender … [Read more...] about U.S. Justice Department finds UMBC violated Title IX in its response to swim coach’s misconduct
Three corrections officers injured in fire at Jessup Correctional Institution
An inmate at the Jessup Correctional Institution allegedly started a fire Friday night. The fire was set around 8 p.m., forced the evacuation of a housing unit and injuring three corrections officers, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services said. No incarcerated individuals were injured, and the fire was quickly extinguished, the department said. “The … [Read more...] about Three corrections officers injured in fire at Jessup Correctional Institution