This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Thursday was a busy day for Maryland football, as five recruits received offers from the program. The Maryland program pursued two running backs in the class of 2027. Four star Tyson Robinson, from Brandon (Miss.) High School, and three star Xavier Bala, from St. Anthony’s High School, were … [Read more...] about MM 6.20: Maryland football extends offers to 5 recruits
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Exiled Iranians eagerly watch a brutal regime’s grip on power slip loose
An Iranian opposition group based in Iraq is ready to help build a new Iran, and their message to the U.S. is clear: "Don't compromise with the regime, because they are killing people." … [Read more...] about Exiled Iranians eagerly watch a brutal regime’s grip on power slip loose
Government resumes foreign student visas but wants to access social accounts
The U.S State Department is resuming the process for foreign students to apply for visas, but with a twist. Applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts so the government can review those pages before issuing a visa. The state department says consular officers will be scanning social media for posts and messages with “any indications of hostility toward … [Read more...] about Government resumes foreign student visas but wants to access social accounts
MM 6.19: Former Maryland women’s basketball star Alyssa Thomas records double-double against former team
Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Former Maryland women’s basketball forward Alyssa Thomas scored 14 points and recorded 11 assists as the Phoenix Mercury took down the Connecticut Sun, 83-75. A near triple-double in her return to Connecticut. … [Read more...] about MM 6.19: Former Maryland women’s basketball star Alyssa Thomas records double-double against former team
See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.
As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday in year's past. … [Read more...] about See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.