Today: May 8, 2026
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In a spectacular finale performance that left audiences captivated, British rap improviser Chris Turner took center stage on America’s Got Talent 2025 to deliver a memorable freestyle serenade dedicated to special guests Bozoma Saint John and Keely Watson during Tuesday night’s Season…
The three West African nations—Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso—all led by military governments, have jointly announced their immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The countries accused the ICC of being an 'instrument of neo-colonialist repression' and pledged to create their…
President Donald J. Trump, in an address to the U.N. General Assembly, highlighted rapid U.S. economic reversal, strict border policies, and claims of ending seven wars, while criticizing the U.N.'s effectiveness and funding of migration.…
Prince George’s Police Department has announced the arrest of 35-year-old Hugo Rene Hernandez Mendez of Bowie, charged with first- and second-degree murder in the tragic death of 19-year-old DaCara Thompson. Ms. Thompson was last seen on August 22nd, and her body was…
The Breromi Hair Clique Lawsuit centers on a legal conflict between Black inventor Breana Askew and competitor Kirsten Owens regarding the rights to a magnetic hair accessory. The case raises IP concerns.…
The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) announced that detectives developed probable cause on September 5 to charge a suspect in the killing of 19-year-old DaCara Thompson. Officials said Hugo Rene Hernandez Mendez, 35, of Bowie, Maryland, is charged with first- and…
Join us in celebrating a true servant of God, Reverend Charles Agbaza, on his 85th birthday! A look at his legacy of faith, wisdom, and compassionate leadership in our community.…
Lola Vision Systems, a DMV-based artificial intelligence and semiconductor startup has taken home the $125,000 grand prize at Investfest’s annual startup pitch competition, edging out hundreds of competitors from across the country. What was slated for a $125K investment competition turned into a $250,000…
“Today’s vote is a tremendous win for the business community and our wider city and region,” the DC Chamber of Commerce said Friday after the D.C. Council voted 9–3 to advance the RFK Stadium campus redevelopment. “We thank the members of the…
Advanced-reactor developer X-energy will move its headquarters to Gaithersburg and open a new test-and-training center in Frederick, promising 525 new jobs and cementing Maryland’s bid to lead the next wave of clean-energy manufacturing. However, skepticism around small modular reactor (SMR) economics, waste…
