Rideshare and resale pricing scrutiny: A new report highlights how apps and ticket resale algorithms can surge prices fast—using machine learning to react to weather and demand—making everything from airport rides to Ravens games feel out of reach for many families. Public safety tech and health: A study on electric bikes and scooters finds rising injuries among youth, with many patients suffering head or neck trauma, pushing calls for stronger safety rules like helmet use. Maryland education performance gap: Spotlight on Maryland reports that Somerset and Worcester counties spend similar amounts per student, yet Worcester leads the state in proficiency while Somerset lands near the bottom—fueling debate over how new education dollars translate into outcomes. Naval research upgrade: Northrop Grumman won a Navy contract to produce the GPS-free AN/WSN-12 inertial navigation system, supporting shipboard positioning for allied navies. Maryland oyster restoration: Anne Arundel County’s Deale library became the first in Maryland to host an oyster shell recycling bin, feeding Chesapeake Bay Foundation restoration plans. Higher-ed layoffs: Bowie State University plans faculty layoffs amid a projected $18M deficit, underscoring broader financial strain across U.S. colleges. Election tech and privacy: A federal judge in Maryland is set to rule on whether Trump’s “State Citizenship Lists” can be built using federal personal data for voter eligibility. Defense manufacturing in Baltimore: Trump is scheduled to visit Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point for remarks tied to Anduril’s autonomous defense work.