Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayBy AMIR AMAN KIYARO and KHALED KAZZIHA NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to people in the city who spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday, reversing a takeover by Tigrayan fighters that prompted the suspension of commercial flights last […]Baltimore Sun2d agoWhole story →BuildSecuritytigray conflict escalation
Tennessee’s prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa PikeBy ED WHITE The head of Tennessee’s prison system is resigning, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday, the first major shake-up since the stunning failed execution of Christa Pike landed her on a ventilator at a hospital. Frank Strada, commissioner of the Department of Correction, will step down this month, Lee said. Strada said in a […]Baltimore Sun2d agoWhole story →HealthJusticetennessee execution failure
Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptIn a letter sent to lawmakers, Rubio cited Egypt’s “helpful role” in the war with Iran.Baltimore Sun4d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentus egypt military aid waiver
Maryland must act to protect us from AI | GUEST COMMENTARYOpinion: Gov. Wes Moore has unveiled a timely AI framework targeting predatory chatbots, workplace surveillance and discriminatory algorithms, writes Matt Post.Baltimore Sun4d agoWhole story →TechnologyGovernmentWes Mooreai regulation proposal
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm electionsThe bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.Baltimore Sun5d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityBernie MorenoElissa Slotkinchinese car ban bill delay
Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serveThe Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy. It's causing upheaval among homelessness organizations nationwide.Baltimore Sun5d agoWhole story →HealthBuildhousing first policy shift
GOP doubts about Georgia, NC have Republicans shifting focus in SenateRepublican hopes of winning Senate races in Georgia and North Carolina have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections.Baltimore Sun6d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections
