USA

Trump public charge rule expands scrutiny of benefits, income and health factors for green card and visa applicants as lawsuits challenge the policy.

Toastique Severna Park opening is set for September 19 at Park Plaza, with gourmet toast, smoothies, coffee and grand-opening rewards.

Protect College Sports Act advances after a 74–24 Senate procedural vote, setting up debate over NIL payments, transfers and NCAA antitrust protections.

Poe’s Purple Donut returns to Dunkin’ with new Poe’s Purple Punch, Ravens-themed flavors and game-day promotions across Baltimore.

ADU Cost in USA 2026: real 2026 costs, hidden fees and how to save. Pricing tiers, savings tactics, and when paying more is worth it.

Maryland school absenteeism falls statewide as officials launch Maryland Shows Up, with the 2024-25 chronic absence rate declining to 25%.

Wendy’s T-Rex Burger returns with 9 beef patties, 9 cheese slices and a 9-minute challenge offering a T-shirt and mystery prize in Oklahoma.

Menendez brothers Erik and Lyle were granted an early parole hearing tentatively set for March 2027 after both were denied parole in 2025.

Maryland Labor Day travel brings heavy BWI crowds, highway congestion and gas prices above $4 as millions of Americans travel for the holiday.

GPT-6 Astra is OpenAI’s new flagship AI model. See its capabilities, ChatGPT access, API rollout and cybersecurity risks after the official launch.