Alcohol spending as a share of household budgets is hovering near 40-year lows, indicating either shifts to healthier lifestyles or shifts to other forms of substance use. Either way, the moves are being driven by younger adults. And the changes could have big consumer spending consequences over the coming years. A new Bank of America Institute report dove into the shifts in … [Read more...] about Sober shift could reshape spending, but doctor warns THC might be new vice
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Frager scores 21 points to lead Nebraska past Maryland
Braden Frager scored 21 points off the bench to lead four Nebraska players in double figures and the 12th-ranked Cornhuskers beat Maryland 74-61 on Wednesday night. … [Read more...] about Frager scores 21 points to lead Nebraska past Maryland
Foul language is never helpful | READER COMMENTARY
I am in total agreement with supporting our Olympians and our great country. I do, however, take issue with the wording used by Jimmy’s Famous Seafood and the apparent agreement in using such a derogatory term (“Kudos to Jimmy’s Famous Seafood for standing up for our country,” Feb. 25). I am a 69-year-old female who was told by a younger male on Tuesday morning to “go f*** … [Read more...] about Foul language is never helpful | READER COMMENTARY
The Baltimore region needs a seat at the table on transit | GUEST COMMENTARY
The Baltimore region has suffered too long from underinvestment in transit services — which is shackling economic growth, harming the environment and constraining quality of life for families. There has been no major transit expansion in the region in more than 30 years. No single moment better illustrates this neglect than the unceremonious and unilateral cancellation of … [Read more...] about The Baltimore region needs a seat at the table on transit | GUEST COMMENTARY
FedEx sues for tariffs refund after Supreme Court strikes down Trump powers
FedEx has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking a “full refund” of all tariffs it paid before the Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. In a 6–3 decision last week, the justices said President Donald Trump lacked the authority to levy tariffs under IEEPA, reaffirming that … [Read more...] about FedEx sues for tariffs refund after Supreme Court strikes down Trump powers
