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‘Communist cannabis’: Maryland hemp operators ask judge to redo regulations

A group of Maryland hemp operators is suing the state to overturn a 2023 law that requires them to obtain a marijuana license to sell THC products.

Naval Academy Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit After Dropping Race-Conscious Admissions

The academy had argued for years that a diverse officer corps was essential to strong troop morale and national security.

Which countries currently have nuclear weapons?

Nine countries currently either say they have nuclear weapons or are believed to possess them. The first to have nuclear arms were the five original nuclear weapons states — the United States, Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom.

What BYU’s Sione Po’uha learned from his father’s example and temple attendance

Former NFL player and current BYU assistant coach Sione Po'uha shares lessons learned from his father's example and temple attendance.

Israel warns ‘Tehran will burn’ as Iran fires drones and missiles in response to Israeli strikes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel’s defense minister warned Saturday that “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues firing missiles, as the two countries traded blows a day after Israel launched a blistering surprise attack on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing several top generals.

Putin and Trump discussed Middle East tensions, Ukraine talks on phone call, Kremlin says

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a 50-minute phone call Saturday to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East and Ukraine peace talks, Putin aide Yuri Ushakov said.

What the Anti-Trump Protests Mean for Democracy

The No Kings anti-Trump protests against Trump will be widespread and potentially historic like the 1960s civil rights protests.

What to know about University of Oregon's commencement ceremony for Class of 2025

There are 5,245 Ducks graduating from University of Oregon in 2025. Here's what you need to know about the ceremony and Class of 2025.

The number of Americans filing for jobless claims last week remains at the highest level in 8 months

U.S. filings for jobless benefits remains at the higher end of recent ranges as uncertainty over the impact of trade wars lingers.

Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes

Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.

How one man can make a difference

There was a time in the USA when kids crewed for adults in one design classes, and this introduced the next generation to a lifetime in the sport. But

Four Frost Law Attorneys Named to What's Up? Magazine's Rising Stars List

Frost Law's founder and managing partner, Glen Frost, continues to shape the next generation of legal talent in the Chesapeake Bay region

North Chicago’s Rege Cooper-Smith is a sophomore, ‘which is the scary part.’ With 3 state titles, what’s next?

Cooper-Smith won the 100-meter dash in 11.92 seconds, won the 200 in 24.34 and ran the third leg on North Chicago’s 800 relay team, which won in 1:41.61. She also ran with the 400 relay team, which placed fifth in 48.37.

West Point High grads told to ‘make something good happen’

Make the right choices, and the rest will follow, said Principal Laurel Byrd — whether students choose a path that leads to college or a career.

Cadets reflect on journey that brought them to the Air Force Academy ahead of graduation

As the Class of 2025 finishes their final year at the Air Force Academy, these cadets are reflecting on the journey that brought them here and the challenges that shaped them.

Fact Check: Unpacking claim Trump left West Point graduation early without honoring diploma ceremony tradition, then played golf

Following U.S. President Donald Trump's May 24, 2025, commencement address at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, he departed early without honoring a tradition of staying during the diploma ceremony, with a video showing him shortly thereafter golfing on the same day at his Bedminster, New Jersey, club.

Toxic nature of competition — not just sports — in Colorado schools must be fixed (Letters)

I personally witnessed the crippling effect on students who were otherwise “pretty darn good” when the adults around them implied that being the best was the only acceptable outcome. — A.

Baltimore’s janky, pothole-filled roads have long been neglected — that may be changing

City transportation officials aim to cover 111 miles of streets before the weather gets too cold to lay asphalt.

Columbia historic markers honor Memorial Building, Vizcaya naval gun on Memorial Day weekend

Columbia unveiled two new historical markers this week at The Memorial Building, including the Vizcaya Hontoria naval gun during Memorial Day weekend.

Maryland could see an onslaught of lawsuits over Key Bridge failures

Maryland could face an onslaught of wrongful-death and negligence lawsuits related to its upkeep of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

WENDY ELLIOTT: Gordon Greeno was blessed with unique talents

Gordon Greeno worked for 60 years, but he was always a policeman. Just as humans are comprised of many components, Greeno was also a poet. Some of his writing talent is compiled today in a hefty folder of poems written mostly after Wolfville began to be policed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 2000.

King’s-Edgehill looks to become stewards of the planet through green energy initiatives

The 92-acre campus consists of 42 buildings and welcomes students, in Grades 6 to 12, from across the globe. Seagram said King’s-Edgehill School is looking to become the first in Canada to electrify its campus and eliminate its dependency on fossil fuels.

President Donald Trump hints at an announcement in the ‘next two days’ on Iran nuclear talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday indicated there was progress with Iran on its nuclear program and hinted that an announcement could come in the “next two days.”

Kings County’s Cornwallis Square to change name pending provincial approval

Once the Province of Nova Scotia gives its approval, the name of the Village of Cornwallis Square will officially be changed to the Village of Kings Square.

Georgetown University celebrates Class of 2025

Georgetown University in Qatar, one of Qatar Foundation s partner universities, celebrated its Class of 2025, with 110 graduates from

More older Americans worry Social Security won’t be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds

Older Americans are generally more confident that Social Security will be available to them than younger adults are, according to the poll. About half of U.S. adults under age 30 are “not very” or “not at all” confident that Social Security will be there for them, which is unchanged from 2023.

Father of 15-year-old who killed 2 at Wisconsin religious school faces felony charges

Rupnow’s daughter, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, opened fire on Dec. 16, 2024, at Abundant Life Christian School, killing a teacher and a 14-year-old student before killing herself. Two other students were critically injured.

Ethan Johnston Commits To Marquette

And so, YOUR Marquette Golden Eagles men’s basketball team is on the recruiting board for the Class of 2026. On Wednesday, Ethan Johnston made his verbal commitment to play for Shaka Smart and the Golden Eagles. We found out from On3’s Joe Tipton, so let’s just keep the ball rolling with some quotes from Johnston to Tipton on his commitment:

Angleton, Brazoswood fill TASCO All-State, All-Region teams

It was a historic year for boys soccer in Southern Brazoria County, as the two largest schools by enrollment enjoyed some of their most successful seasons in program history.

Liberty Tree planted in Clarion County Veterans Memorial Park

On Sunday, May 4, the Clarion County Veterans Memorial Park became a place of reflection and connection as a new tree was planted, symbolizing roots that carry the

Anchorage's Emma Marsh ready to dive into action at West Point as a student-athlete

Emma Marsh is a senior at Frontier Charter School who will compete in diving at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, starting this fall. The soon-to-be graduate comes from a family with an extensive military background,

Classic Theory Meets Digital Computer; Status Quo Emerges Unscathed

Peter Garrison taught himself to use a slide rule and tin snips, built an airplane in his backyard, and flew it to Japan. He began contributing to FLYING in 1968, and he continues to share his columns, ""Technicalities"" and ""Aftermath,"" with FLYING readers.

Naval research on SI

Atlantic recently completed a week of research and communications testing involving unmanned autonomous systems off the coast of Sullivan’s Island in partnership with Indiana-based Naval Surface Warfare Center,

The Road To ‘The Grotto’: Joanna Gleason Reflects On Writing And Directing Her First Feature Film

"The Grotto," an independent film from Tony Award winning actress Joanna Gleason, opens Friday May 16 at the Noho Laemmle in Los Angeles.

High school football: GWOC programs team up for recruiting showcase

The 2025 edition of the GWOC football recruiting showcase came with a twist. Coaches from college football programs large and small from across the region and beyond could see every school in the conference in half the stops as Miamisburg worked out at Springboro,

How Science and Culture Are Under Attack—and What We Can Do About It

We are going to need to work together to defend scientific research, schools, universities, libraries, news organizations, and museums against government attacks.