By CHRISTINE FERNANDO CHICAGO (AP) — A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” pleaded guilty Friday to U.S. drug trafficking charges. He is the first of El Chapo’s sons to enter a plea deal. Prosecutors allege Ovidio Guzman Lopez and his brother, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, ran a faction of the Sinaloa cartel. They became known locally as the “Chapitos,” or “little Chapos,” … [Read more...] about Son of ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case
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MM 7.11: Maryland men’s basketball alum Derik Queen logs double-double in Summer League debut
This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. By Rachel Lawrence Former Maryland men’s basketball star Derik Queen made his professional debut with the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA 2K26 Summer League game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. To open his NBA career, Queen achieved a double-double, logging 13 points and retrieving 10 … [Read more...] about MM 7.11: Maryland men’s basketball alum Derik Queen logs double-double in Summer League debut
Megan Piphus on her first solo album
Megan Piphus, known for ventriloquism and as Gabrielle on "Sesame Street," is out with a new children's album called "Cinderella Sweep." Her songs cover a wide range of life lessons for kids from learning your ABCs to self love. … [Read more...] about Megan Piphus on her first solo album
What I learned from my first meeting with a financial advisor
I’ve been a personal finance writer for nearly a decade. I’ve interviewed dozens of financial advisors in that time, but I’m a little ashamed to admit that I’d never actually talked to one about my own finances. Related Articles What to know — and what isn’t known yet — about US tax deductions for tips and overtime pay Average long-term … [Read more...] about What I learned from my first meeting with a financial advisor
MM 7.10: Maryland men’s basketball announces two additions to coaching staff
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Maryland men’s basketball announced Wednesday two additions to head coach Buzz Williams’ staff. Aki Collins will join an assistant coach director of player personnel, and Greg Young will be special assistant to the head coach. Collins comes to … [Read more...] about MM 7.10: Maryland men’s basketball announces two additions to coaching staff