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A 10 percent credit card rate cap could close doors for Black businesses
Former Rep. Albert Wynn argues that a proposed 10 percent cap on credit card interest rates could reduce access to financing for Black-owned small businesses and drive entrepreneurs toward costlier,…
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5mHow do you feel now about how you voted in 2024?
In an opinion piece, retired educator Dr. James B. Ewers Jr. reflects on his 2024 vote for Kamala Harris and warns against ignoring verified facts in civic engagement.
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3mTaylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico due to their potential link to a multistate cyclospora outbreak.
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5mSpain wins the World Cup by beating Argentina 1-0 on goal in extra time
Spain defeated defending champion Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final thanks to a 106th-minute goal by Ferran Torres, making them the first nation to hold both men's and women's soccer world titles.
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7mBaltimore schools' new CEO aims to build confidence in every neighborhood school
New Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Jermaine Dawson is prioritizing stronger support for schools, community partnerships and neighborhood school quality as he begins his tenure. His 100-day plan includes listening sessions and a commitment to preparing every student for college, trade school or a living-wage career.
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4mJamar R. Brown takes helm of Enoch Pratt Free Library boards
Baltimore attorney Jamar R. Brown has taken over as chair of the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s boards, where he will focus on partnerships, infrastructure needs and expanding access to library resources.