Increased power demand from new data centers and other users in the mid-Atlantic, combined with a constrained transmission grid, has driven up consumer energy prices. Now, advocates increasingly see nuclear energy as a key, cost-effective climate solution to add power to the grid. Leading the push in Maryland is Democratic Gov. Wes Moore, who is backing policies to support new … [Read more...] about READER POLL: Do you support expanding nuclear energy to meet rising power demand and reduce carbon emissions?
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ICE head Todd Lyons says agents will arrest anyone in U.S. illegally, not just criminals
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told Camilo Montoya-Galvez in an exclusive interview that his agents are "always focused on the worst of the worst," but they will arrest any undocumented immigrants, not just those with serious criminal records. Lyons also said ICE will keep conducting worksite arrests — and will crack down on companies that employ people in the U.S. illegally. … [Read more...] about ICE head Todd Lyons says agents will arrest anyone in U.S. illegally, not just criminals
Four-star Jayden Hodge talks transfer to Montverde, upcoming FIBA U18, recruitment
By SAM LANCE CARTERSVILLE, GA — It’s been a busy summer for class of 2026 four-star prospect Jayden Hodge. The 6-foot-6 small forward has been a standout for NJ Shoreshots on the Under Armour circuit all summer, and with the AAU season wrapping up, he’s now looking forward to FIBA basketball. Hodge represents Belgium and will compete at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket in August. … [Read more...] about Four-star Jayden Hodge talks transfer to Montverde, upcoming FIBA U18, recruitment
Terps basketball alumni reunite for TBT with $1 million at stake
Maryland’s official squad, which hopes to host future TBT games in College Park, kicked off its run in the annual tournament with a one-point win Friday night. … [Read more...] about Terps basketball alumni reunite for TBT with $1 million at stake
Baltimore and Takoma Park: Nuclear free zones | READER COMMENTARY
In the June 1953 edition of National Geographic magazine there is an article, “Nevada Learns to Live with the Atom.” That’s a lie, of course. The subtitle is even worse: “White Blasts Teach Civilians and Soldiers Survival in Atomic War.” Thirty years after that article was printed, I arrived in Baltimore to work with Nuclear Free America. The title of the organization says it … [Read more...] about Baltimore and Takoma Park: Nuclear free zones | READER COMMENTARY