Mike Waltz, President Trump's former national security adviser, is testifying Tuesday at his Senate confirmation hearing to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. … [Read more...] about Watch Live: Mike Waltz testifies at confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador
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Five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. looking to win Peach Jam, updates recruitment
By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, SC — Class of 2026 five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. just won a gold medal with Team USA, but he’s after another championship this summer. Smith, the 6-foot-2, 200-pound guard out of Paul VI Catholic (VA), was a starter for Team USA during the FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland. He averaged 8.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.7 steals to help secure … [Read more...] about Five-star guard Jordan Smith Jr. looking to win Peach Jam, updates recruitment
Frederick County restaurant The Urbana Lodge opens next week
The Urbana Lodge, the third in a series of neighborhood eateries from a restaurant group, is set to open July 21 in Frederick County. Uri Pearlman, a managing partner for the group, said the new venture at 3335 Worthington Blvd. in Ijamsville will feature an eclectic menu and live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The partners are seeking to expand the lodge concept of … [Read more...] about Frederick County restaurant The Urbana Lodge opens next week
MM 7.14: Maryland men’s basketball alumni Reese and Queen duel in NBA Summer League
Photo courtesy of Maryland Athletics. This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Former Maryland men’s basketball players Julian Reese and Derik Queen faced off Saturday in the NBA 2K26 Summer League. Reese’s Los Angeles Lakers prevailed over Queen’s New Orleans Pelicans, 94-81. In just eight minutes off the bench, Reese … [Read more...] about MM 7.14: Maryland men’s basketball alumni Reese and Queen duel in NBA Summer League
Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by expanding wildfire
The Dragon Bravo Fire has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility on the Grand Canyon's North Rim. … [Read more...] about Historic Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed by expanding wildfire


