By CHRIS MEGERIAN and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The infighting and backstabbing that plagued President Donald Trump’s first term have returned as a threat to his second, with deepening fissures over trade, national security and questions of personal loyalty. The latest turmoil threatens to engulf the Pentagon, where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has … [Read more...] about As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
Baltimore Sun high school sports Top 15 polls (April 21)
Here’s where The Baltimore Sun ranks its high school teams as of Monday. Records are through games played Saturday. BOYS LACROSSE Rank, team, record, previous rank 1. Spalding (12-1) 4 2. McDonogh (9-4) 3 3. Calvert Hall (10-1) 1 4. Boys’ Latin (8-4) 3 5. Severna Park (6-0) 5 6. Loyola Blakefield (8-4) 6 7. St. Paul’s (7-3) 8 8. South River (7-0) 9 9. Mount Saint Joseph (9-4) … [Read more...] about Baltimore Sun high school sports Top 15 polls (April 21)
More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia’s behalf
By MATT BROWN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Four House Democratic lawmakers have traveled to El Salvador to call attention to the plight of a man the Trump administration deported to a Salvadoran prison and has refused to help return — even after the Supreme Court ruled that it was the government’s duty to do so. Reps. Yassamin Ansari of Arizona, Maxine Dexter of Oregon, … [Read more...] about More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia’s behalf
READER POLL: What is the biggest reason for the Orioles’ struggles?
It’s only April, but the Orioles hit a new low on Sunday when they lost to the Cincinnati Reds, 24-2, for the franchise’s worst loss since 2007. At 9-12 overall, Baltimore is still in the mix, but it is a far cry from the lofty expectations placed upon a team that made the postseason the past two seasons and features one of the best young cores in MLB. What is the biggest … [Read more...] about READER POLL: What is the biggest reason for the Orioles’ struggles?
Instagram tries using AI to determine if teens are pretending to be adults
By BARBARA ORTUTAY, Associated Press Technology Writer Instagram is beginning to test the use of artificial intelligence to determine if kids are lying about their ages on the app, parent company Meta Platforms said on Monday. Meta has been using AI to determine people’s ages for some time, the company said, but photo and video-sharing app will now “proactively” look for teen … [Read more...] about Instagram tries using AI to determine if teens are pretending to be adults