The recent days in the presidential sweepstakes have witnessed the equivalent of a coup de théâtre. The near-miss assassination of Republican candidate Donald Trump. President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race one month before the Democratic National Convention. The immediate virtual unity among the ordinarily fractious Democratic Party behind Vice President Kamala … [Read more...] about Armstrong Williams: A political coup de théâtre | STAFF COMMENTARY
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How Olympics opening ceremony artistic director is capturing the essence of France
By Tom Nouvian, Associated Press PARIS (AP) — In a luxurious hotel room on the 16th floor, overlooking the heart of Paris and the iconic Seine River, Thomas Jolly prepares for the grand spectacle that will inaugurate the Paris 2024 Olympics. “I was overwhelmed at first. I wondered how I could create a show where everyone can feel represented as part of this great union,” … [Read more...] about How Olympics opening ceremony artistic director is capturing the essence of France
MM 7.23: Maryland football picked to finish 11th in Big Ten preseason media poll
Photo by Kevin Langley/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Maryland football was picked to finish 11th of the 18 Big Ten teams in an unofficial preseason media poll conducted by Kings of the North, a YouTube show and podcast, Monday. Ohio State led all teams in the poll, with Oregon, … [Read more...] about MM 7.23: Maryland football picked to finish 11th in Big Ten preseason media poll
Summer mailbag: Answering your questions on the Terps
Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Here are the answers to your questions about Maryland Athletics and more. Before the beginning of fall sports, we asked readers to submit questions for a summer mailbag last week, and there were a number of engaging inquiries that will be answered in detail. Thank you to those who sent in questions! If you didn’t … [Read more...] about Summer mailbag: Answering your questions on the Terps
6 accused of manslaughter over “voyage of death” that killed 94 migrants
Nearly 100 people, including many children, died when their overcrowded boat sank in stormy weather in 2023. … [Read more...] about 6 accused of manslaughter over “voyage of death” that killed 94 migrants