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
Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
By JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press LYON, France (AP) — Church bells tolled in mourning. Well-wishers flocked into pews. Tributes to Pope Francis poured in from around the world on Monday after the Vatican announced the pontiff’s death at age 88. The 266th pope was praised for his groundbreaking steps to honor the poor and the vulnerable; seek to end conflicts like those in the … [Read more...] about Global tributes pour in to honor Pope Francis after his death
Spalding softball holds off Arundel, 4-1, behind pitching, defense
Archbishop Spalding pitcher Cessi Prince eyed Maddie Hamolia without any of the anxiety the Arundel senior should have given her. Hamolia had already proven herself as a power hitter on Saturday afternoon, crushing a shot that could’ve scored a run had it not been caught. In the bottom of the seventh, she represented the tying run at the plate, trailing 4-1 with two outs. Her … [Read more...] about Spalding softball holds off Arundel, 4-1, behind pitching, defense
GOP congressman trolls Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen over Abrego Garcia visit
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s meeting with wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia garnered international headlines, but it has also made him the target of Republican officials like Georgia Rep. Mike Collins. On Friday night, Collins posted an image showing the plaque outside Van Hollen’s Senate office reading “El Salvador.” If taken literally, Collins’ post would imply Van … [Read more...] about GOP congressman trolls Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen over Abrego Garcia visit