The Howard County Board of Education is considering recommendations for changes in the use of personal devices in school and the consequences for violations but only after a public hearing and policy review, officials said at a meeting Thursday. The school system decided to form a workgroup in July to review the district’s personal technology policy. Brian Bassett, director of … [Read more...] about Howard school board votes to get public input on changes to personal device policy
34-year-old man killed in Northeast Baltimore shooting Thursday night
A 34-year-old man was shot and killed in Northeast Baltimore on Thursday. Officers responded to the 4900 block of Frankford Avenue in the Frankford neighborhood around 5:20 p.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound. Medics declared him dead at the scene, Baltimore Police said. Anyone with information can contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or anonymously call the Metro … [Read more...] about 34-year-old man killed in Northeast Baltimore shooting Thursday night
Sho Nuf Turkeys | PHOTOS
Sho Nuf Turkeys in Fulton on Thursday, Nov. 21. Chris Bohrer and his daughter Izzy discuss the operations inside a turkey barn at Sho Nuf Turkeys on Thursday. (Brian Krista/Staff) Chris Bohrer and his daughter Izzy inside a turkey barn at Sho Nuf Turkeys on Thursday. (Brian Krista/Staff) A flock of turkeys gather inside a barn at Sho Nuf Turkeys on Thursday. (Brian … [Read more...] about Sho Nuf Turkeys | PHOTOS
Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms
By FARNOUSH AMIRI WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Mike Johnson declared Wednesday that lawmakers and staff will have to use the restroom corresponding with their biological sex, a statement directed at Sarah McBride, the first transgender person to be elected to Congress, months before she is set to arrive on Capitol Hill. “All single-sex facilities in the Capitol and House … [Read more...] about Speaker Johnson declares support for banning Sarah McBride’s access to women’s restrooms
Bernie Sanders and Democrats attempt to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths
By ELLEN KNICKMEYER WASHINGTON (AP) — Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders forced an effort in the Senate on Wednesday to block the sale of some offensive weapons to Israel for its war in Gaza over mounting civilian deaths there. The Vermont lawmaker and a small group of Democrats put legislation up for a Senate vote that would block the transfer of some tank and mortar rounds, as … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders and Democrats attempt to block some weapons for Israel over Gaza deaths