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Dutch government recommends children under 15 stay off TikTok and Instagram

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government advised parents on Tuesday not to have children under 15 use social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, citing psychological and physical problems among children using them, including panic attacks, depression and difficulties sleeping.

Maryland groups want bike, pedestrian lanes in Chesapeake Bay Bridge redesign

Dozens of biking groups are coming together in an effort to put bike and pedestrian lanes into the design plans for the new Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

‘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.

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.

IPS helps recent grads stay on track after graduation

The goal is to prevent “summer melt” — an all-too-common trend where college-bound students fail to enroll in the fall despite being accepted and planning to attend.

Fact Check: Female Israeli pilot captured by Iran? No, image shows a Chilean pilot

Claim Review: The image shows a female Israeli pilot captured by Iran in the ongoing escalation. Fact: The claim is false. The image shows Daniela Figueroa Scholz, the first female pilot of the Chilean Navy.

COMMENTARY: See cemeteries as public infrastructure

But these spaces require care. Like libraries or parks, cemeteries serve a public good and caretaking staff work hard to maintain them as vital pieces of civic infrastructure. Yet too many cemeteries in Canada face the threat of neglect: overgrown paths, crumbling stones, stories in danger of being lost.

Meta invests $14.3B in AI firm Scale and recruits its CEO for ‘superintelligence’ team

Meta is making a $14.3 billion investment in artificial intelligence company Scale and recruiting its CEO Alexandr Wang to join a team developing “superintelligence” at the tech giant.

Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes

Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.

Photos & Game Summary: Ivy Comeback for a Draw in High Scoring Match

The game ended in a 3-3 draw. A second half surge helped the Richmond Ivy (2-2-3, 9pts) earn a point at home as they faced division leaders, the Annapolis Blues, snagging a comeback 3-3 draw. The Ivy started quickly, creating multiple attacks and scoring opportunities in the early minutes.

This runner was bothered by blizzard of disposable cups at races. She invented something better

At the PNC Women Run the Cities race in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, in early May, Smithe helped quench the thirst of thousands of runners, dropping off 17-gallon tote bags full of her flexible blue cups.

Baltimore Braces for Rain, Thunderstorms, and Potential Urban Flooding This Week

Baltimore forecast includes rain and thunderstorms, with potential urban flooding and challenging aviation conditions.

No immediate reports of damage to apple orchards from Monday night frost

While frost in some parts of the Annapolis Valley overnight Monday is not believed to have had any real impact on apple orchards as blossoms, the amount of rain and cold weather lately has been causing more concern, says the executive director of the Nova Scotia Fruit Growers Association.

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.

Buss: How a local grad got welcomed to three U.S. service academies

He is headed in the fall to the U.S. Naval Academy — his choice among all three U.S. service academies to which he was accepted.

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.”

Disappointing apathy in Maryland and beyond, says Jan. 6 Officer Harry Dunn

A large portion of Maryland residents hadn’t heard of Jan. 6, or simply didn’t care that much about it,” former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn said.

3 highlights from the Class 2A Mascoutah girls track and field sectional meet

The Freeburg 1600-meter relay team hug each other during the Class 2A Mascoutah girls sectional track and field meet on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Mascoutah High School in Mascoutah, Ill.

Wando boys fall in state tennis championship

The Warriors fell to 0-7 in state tennis championship matches with a 5-1 loss to JL Mann at the University of South Carolina indoor tennis center in Columbia

Boonsboro's Hunter Liao headlines Washington County's public school tennis champions

Boonsboro senior Hunter Liao improved to 62-0 in singles matches in his remarkable high school career, headlining Washington County's tourney champions.

Ex-teacher found guilty of attempted sex trafficking of minor at New Hampshire hotel

A former high school teacher was ordered held on Thursday after a federal jury found him guilty of attempted sex trafficking of a minor, according to the U.S. Attorney and news reports.

He was baptized on Easter. Then he joined thousands as an eye witness to conclave history

"Francis was my pope for less than two days," said a new Catholic visiting from the U.S. "I wish he'd stayed longer, because I kind of liked Pope Francis." But he was eager to see the new pope introduced to the world.

This Day in RI History: May 9, 1861 -U.S. Naval Academy moved to Newport

The U.S. Naval Academy was established in Annapolis, Maryland on October 10, 1845 with Commander Franklin Buchanan its first superintendent. The first class was comprised of 50 students and 7 professors.

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:

Marshall partners with Putnam, Wayne county schools to allow automatic admission

High school seniors, in Putnam and Wayne counties, beginning with the Class of 2025, will now be automatically admitted to Marshall University if they meet a 2.5 minimum GPA requirement.

Berwick tax rate increased to help pay for future projects

Berwick taxpayers will be paying more this year as the town invests in reserves for future projects. Town councillors recently passed the $7.35-million operating budget that sees the residential and commercial tax rates each increase by five cents per $100 of a property’s assessed value.

Brown to confer honorary degrees on seven distinguished leaders at Commencement 2025

The University will bestow honorary degrees on a diverse group of community leaders, artists, writers, performers and scholars during its Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 25.

Sens. Grassley, Ernst To Host Virtual Info Nights For Military Academy Hopefuls

Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst will host two virtual informational nights in May for Iowa students interested in applying to U.S. military service academies. The 2025 U.S. Service Academy Virtual Informational Nights are scheduled for Monday,

FAA fixing problems at Newark airport while planning overhaul of US air traffic control system

The Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday that it plans to upgrade the technology used to get radar data to air traffic controllers directing planes to the troubled Newark, New Jersey, airport, and improve staffing to alleviate problems that have caused hundreds of flights to be canceled there.