On July 30, the White House released its executive order suspending the de minimis treatment for all foreign shipments of consumption goods. The previous de minimis policy, which allowed international shipments valued $800 or less into the U.S. duty-free, will be phased out on Aug. 28. Ranging from combating the fentanyl crisis to ameliorating “large and persistent” trade … [Read more...] about New tariff policy will empty Americans’ wallets | GUEST COMMENTARY
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Ravens observations: Two-score day for Zay Flowers; Robert Longerbeam goes on injured reserve
Sunday’s practice was a course correction from Saturday’s mishaps. The first day of the weekend was marred by a frustrating run of false start penalties to the point that coach John Harbaugh yanked his entire starting offensive line. On Sunday, Ronnie Stanley and Roger Rosengarten each jumped once but that was all for the front five the rest of the 2 1/2-hour practice. Lamar … [Read more...] about Ravens observations: Two-score day for Zay Flowers; Robert Longerbeam goes on injured reserve
CDC gunman had become fixated on his distrust for COVID-19 vaccines, authorities say
A man who had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal has been identified as the gunman in a shooting at the CDC headquarters. … [Read more...] about CDC gunman had become fixated on his distrust for COVID-19 vaccines, authorities say
Class of ’27 point guard J’LonClass Hearing From High-Majors
BY ZACH SMART A shifty point guard with an adept feel for picking apart a defense with his downhill game, crafty lane navigation, and a blossoming mid range jumper, Class of 2027 point guard J’Lon Lyons is one of the top dual threat guards in the DMV area and beyond. Having sprouted up to 6-foot-3 and making a consistent outside shot a finer point of his hardwood … [Read more...] about Class of ’27 point guard J’LonClass Hearing From High-Majors
Highly Coveted 2026 Adonis Ratliff Talks Recruitment
BY ZACH SMART With the exception of his twin brother Darius Ratliff, few 2026 recruits across the country underwent a seismic role increase and subsequent national stock ascension as Stepinac’s 7-foot forward Adonis Ratliff did during the 2024-25 campaign. The Ratliff twins played sparingly as a callow sophomores, a role in which they seldomly provided backup … [Read more...] about Highly Coveted 2026 Adonis Ratliff Talks Recruitment