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Senators push back on Trump's proposal to cut NASA science funding by 47%
On Thursday (July 10), the U.S. Senate appropriations committee voted on a bill that provides NASA's science programs with $7.3 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. The bill would reject the Trump administration's budget proposal for the agency,...

Trump vs. Birds: Proposed Budget Eliminates Critical Research Programs
Two federal programs that experts consider indispensable for bird research and conservation in the United States could be eliminated under the Trump administration’s proposed budget for 2026. If you’re not an ornithologist, you’ve probably never...

Baltimore County Seniors warned about rising AI scams and elder abuse
It’s estimated that one in ten seniors have been victims of elder abuse. That can take many forms, including physical, emotional and financial. Baltimore County officials say seniors are getting more worried about how artificial intelligence is...

Maryland summer camp keeps its guard up after deadly flooding in Central Texas
Safety and weather protocols are top of mind for parents and summer camp leaders following a deadly flood that overwhelmed Central Texas. More than 100 people were killed, including at least 27 at Camp Mystic. River Valley Ranch in Carroll County...

Dr. Howard’s House of Horrors #2: Under Our Current Medical Establishment Scientists and Federal Employees Need “Anonymity For Fear Of Retaliation.”
Here are three recent articles about the chaos and dysfunction in our federal health agencies: Vinay Prasad Named Chief Medical And Science Officer At FDA: Multiple agency employees, who requested anonymity to protect against retaliation, told...

Researchers identify America's 'healthiest state' where locals live eight years longer
Researchers have identified 'America's healthiest state' where locals live eight years longer due to a better way of living. They tracked all 50 states using federal health records and mapped public resources that support well-being, finding...

Maryland Fishing Report for Thursday, July 10, 2025
The peak of the summer season is here and a time for vacations, relaxing on the water, and of course, fishing. As a reminder, striped bass fishing of any kind will be off limits in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries from July 16-31. This...

Spending bill stalls in US Senate amid fight over Maryland as FBI HQ destination
This report has been updated. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s plan to relocate the Federal Bureau of Investigation headquarters to the Ronald Reagan building in the District of Columbia, and not a previously selected location in suburban...

Maryland DNR Fishing Report – July 10
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The peak of the summer season is here and a time for vacations, relaxing on the water, and of course, fishing. As a reminder, striped bass fishing of any kind will be off limits in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries from July...

TTCI Joins Printed Circuit Engineering Association to Strengthen Design-to-Test Collaboration and Workforce Development
The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a leading provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions, is proud to announce its membership in the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA), further expanding the company’s efforts to support...

Kilmar Abrego Garcia back in court Thursday as judge weighs Maryland transfer
A hearing was held in Greenbelt, MD for the ongoing case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. A judge ordered the Trump administration to produce a witness that could detail the government's plans for Abrego Garcia upon his scheduled release in the coming...

Patuxent Business Park Gets Maryland Grant for Growth
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Calvert County has received a Site Characterization Grant through the Maryland Business Ready Sites Program to advance the development of Patuxent Business Park. Announced on July 10, 2025, the grant will fund a...

University of Maryland study observes effect of THC, CBD on dementia
Teams at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are studying the effects of THC and CBD — the two active ingredients in cannabis.Currently, hospice staff use morphine and Valium to manage agitation among end-of-life dementia patients. These...

Deanna Kelly | Maryland Psychiatric Research Center

Maryland to represent at HBCU Swingman Classic, an MLB All-Star week event
By virtue of being invited to play in Friday’s HBCU Swingman Classic, Coppin State senior pitcher Reagan Rivera will get a chance to meet Hall of Fame baseball player Ken Griffey Jr. for whom the game is colloquially named after. As eager as he is...

TSA Ends ‘Shoes-Off’ Policy At Airports: Faster Lines Ahead For Southern Maryland Travelers
Photo Credit: Envato WASHINGTON — A major change in airport security is taking effect immediately nationwide, and it’s good news for Southern Maryland travelers: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday, July 8, that airline...

“Buzz Williams has more than enough”: Analyst backs Maryland’s NCAA tournament chances with retooled 2026 roster
New Maryland Terrapins coach Buzz Williams abruptly left his previous assignment in charge of the Texas A&M Aggies in April to take the Big Ten coaching job. Williams had led the Aggies to the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament and a 23-11...

The status quo in embryo research is barbaric
Roughly 50 years ago, scientists pursued a line of inquiry about the creation and development of human embryos in the lab. As of now, the extent of this research is limited to the first 14 days following fertilization — 14 days after one cell from...

‘Science Fair’ of Lost Research Protests Trump Cuts
‘Science Fair’ of Lost Research Protests Trump Cuts A protest at a congressional office building highlighted future research findings that vast cuts to science will erase By Jenna Ahart & Nature magazine Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. | A few dozen...

A Titanic tale of gay love and history comes to Baltimore
Writer Nelson Aspen never understood why James Cameron created star-crossed lovers Jack and Rose for 1997’s “Titanic.” “There were so many real, interesting people aboard,” he said. One of them was named Milton Long, who died when the so-called...