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‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera’s 10-year-old son Josey sets film debut opposite his father
Naya Rivera’s son Josey has landed his first film role at only 10 years old. He will star in the drama ‘The Burning Valley’ opposite his dad, Ryan Dorsey, 6 years after his mother’s death at age 33.
Walthourville community honors beloved business owner
A Walthourville community honored the legacy of a beloved local business owner Saturday.
Packers trade for RB Kaleb Johnson at cutdown deadline
Kaleb Johnson was the 83rd overall pick in the 2025 draft
Hawks Must Cut Kispert To Fix Small Forward Rotation
The Atlanta Hawks face a roster crunch. Per Sports Illustrated, trading Corey Kispert is the only move to fix the small forward spot before the season starts.
Tom Cruise announces sequel to 'Days of Thunder' with Anne Hathaway
LOS ANGELES — Tom Cruise is set to film a sequel to his 1990 NASCAR hit "Days of Thunder" with Anne Hathaway, both actors announced in a video posted Saturday
Ranking Michigan football's 12 most important players for 2026
From Bryce Underwood to Chase Taylor, these 12 Michigan football players are vital to the team's 2026 success.
Good, bad, ugly from Colts' preseason loss vs. Lions
Here is a look at the good, bad and ugly from the Indianapolis Colts' 25-16 loss to the Detroit Lions in their preseason finale.
Maresca salutes 'unbelievable' Cherki after Man City star sinks Palace
Enzo Maresca hailed Rayan Cherki's "unbelievable" performance in Manchester City's 4-1 thrashing of Crystal Palace on Friday."His performance off the ball was unbelievable.
New Haven Education Committee asks city to inspect all public schools for health, fire and safety hazards before start of school year
With classes set to start Monday, New Haven’s Board of Alders Education Committee is calling on the city to send inspectors into every public school building.
Garth Brooks’ daughter’s ‘greatest fear’ is people mourning her dad when he dies like they do Dolly Parton
Garth Brooks’ daughter Allie Colleen paid tribute to Dolly Parton on Instagram, saying that her ‘greatest fear’ was people mourning her dad when he dies, like fans are mourning Parton, who died on Aug. 25.
Interview with the Enemy: Dallas Cowboys
David Halprin joins us for Week 3 of IWTE: Preseason Edition.
Oklahoma officials outline progress on Rural Health Transformation Program initiatives
The update comes as Oklahoma prepares to enter the second budget period of a five-year federal funding opportunity meant to transform rural health.
Pre-camp 2026 Penguins’ roster prediction
Now that the summer Top 25 Under 25 series has wrapped up today, and with it (almost) the month of August, let’s turn attention to next season. Players on the Penguins are trickling into town and starting to workout in Pittsburgh to prepare for NHL training camp that will begin in mid-ish September. Opening night […]
6 lists of 5 for your Friday
The list gimmick returns with a nod to Trinidad Chambliss (6) and Kewan Lacy (5).
Falcons vs. Dolphins: Time, TV channel, preseason schedule
Falcons vs. Dolphins: Time, TV channel, schedule for Friday's preseason finale
John Schneider Reacts After Bad Game From Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider reacted after first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had another tough day at the plate.The Blue Jays, who are fighting tooth and nail for the final American League Wild Card spot, lost in a blowout to the Kansas City Royals on Thursday by a final score of 13-2.It was an […] The post John Schneider Reacts After Bad Game From Vladimir Guerrero Jr. appeared first on HEAVY.
Opponents of proposed merger of Maimonides Medical Center and NYC Health + Hospitals to testify
Browns Rookie KC Concepcion Draws ‘Worst Case Scenario’ Outlook
The Cleveland Browns have been a magnet of attention in the offseason, largely because of the quarterback battle involving Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson. However, a rookie is also turning heads in Cleveland Nation, and that player is none other than first-year wide receiver KC Concepcion. It remains to be seen whether Concepcion will develop […] The post Browns Rookie KC Concepcion Draws ‘Worst Case Scenario’ Outlook appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Blood spatter, bats, beer: This metal bar’s ‘Science Time’ happy hour a hit on St. Claude Ave.
What do you get when you combine science, drink deals and goths? That’s Science Time, baby. Here’s an inside look.
Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Gets Blunt About Ravens’ Lamar Jackson
The Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens held a joint practice on Aug. 26 ahead of their preseason finale on Aug. 28. Moreover, it featured two teams with star QBs, as both sides hope their signal-callers can lead them to the postseason after missing the playoffs last season.After the practice session, Jayden Daniels spoke to the […] The post Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Gets Blunt About Ravens’ Lamar Jackson appeared first on HEAVY.
Kirk Herbstreit ‘begged’ Pat McAfee to join ‘College GameDay’: ‘I just recognized his talent’
If you love watching Pat McAfee on College GameDay every Saturday morning, you can thank Kirk Herbstreit for helping to bring him there. McAfee has been a full-time analyst on ESPN’s College GameDay since 2022, and Herbstreit has been there since 1996. And while the old guard of any sports show might typically be reluctant…
Raquel Lee Bolleau reportedly reached settlement in 2015 with Mark Curry, who played her dad in Disney Channel movie
Raquel Lee Bolleau reportedly settled with former movie dad Mark Curry years before suing Disney on negligence in relation to alleged on-set sexual abuse.
Falcons HC Kevin Stefanski names Nick Chubb his favorite player
Kevin Stefanski says Nick Chubb, was his favorite player during time with Browns
Miami Dolphins Part Ways With ‘Impressive’ Draft Pick
After the Miami Dolphins moved on from the wide receiver duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, questions arose as to who would replace their production with the team.The team’s current room is a mixture of inexperienced young players, veterans who’ve had disappointing tenures on other teams and some of the players left over from […] The post Miami Dolphins Part Ways With ‘Impressive’ Draft Pick appeared first on HEAVY.
'Proven warrior' Bryan Ávila to be Byron Donalds' running mate, cementing bet on South Florida and anticommunism
With 70 days to go, Donalds announces a proven state legislator and potent political force from Miami-Dade as his No. 2.
47-year-old pastor makes college football team as DE
Justin Buzzard returns to a competitive football field for the first time in nearly 30 years.
Two Fathers, No Mother: Scientists Defy Nature and Shock the World - Futura-Sciences
A Bold Scientific Journey Two dads by heart—sure, that’s possible. Two biological fathers? Now that’s a whole different ball game. Nearly two years ago, a Japanese research team managed to bring into the world mice that didn’t have a mother, but rather two biological fathers. This was achieved by a...
Parents can monitor teen Uber rides with new live-stream tool
Uber launches a live-stream feature, letting guardians view trips, as the company addresses safety concerns.
Health Savings Account Participation on the Rise, Retirement Strategy Needs Attention, PSCA Finds
ARLINGTON, Va., August 25, 2026--The Plan Sponsor Council of America’s (PSCA) 2026 Health Savings Account Survey shows increased participation as 83% of employees contributed to their Health Savings Account (HSA) in 2025, up from 73.4% in 2024. Despite the growth, only one-quarter of employers position HSAs as part of a long-term retirement savings strategy.
Nikita Bier charges $15,000 for business advice on Intro
Nikita Bier, former X head of product, offers $15,000 business advice sessions on Intro, targeting venture-backed companies.
Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request
The dog days have tested the Yankees, but the wins have started stacking.
Family entertainment company WildBrain acquires Personality AI
TORONTO — Family entertainment company WildBrain Ltd. has acquired Personality AI, which uses technology to create interactive characters using generative AI.
Mozambique strengthens regulation of medicines and imported vaccines, boosting health protection
Mozambique has reached a major milestone in strengthening the regulation of medicines and imported vaccines, with its national regulatory authority recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system.The Autoridade Nacional Reguladora de Medicamentos de Moçambique (ANARME) has achieved Maturity Level 3 (ML3) for the regulation of medicines and imported vaccines under WHO’s global classification of national regulatory authorities.Mozambique becomes the 10th country in Africa to reach ML3, joining Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Zimbabwe and marking further momentum in strengthening regulatory systems across the region.For people in Mozambique, stronger regulation means greater assurance that medicines and vaccines are appropriately evaluated for quality, safety and efficacy and monitored throughout their lifecycle. It also strengthens the country’s ability to identify and respond to safety concerns and substandard or falsified products, while supporting timely access to quality-assured health products.“Mozambique’s achievement is the result of sustained investment in regulatory capacity that will deliver crucial benefits for public health,” said Dr Sylvie Briand, WHO Chief Scientist and Assistant Director-General a.i. for Health Systems, Access and Data. “Strong regulatory systems protect people, build confidence in health products and help countries respond more effectively to evolving public health needs and challenges. Mozambique’s progress also contributes to advancing regulatory capacity across Africa and promoting more equitable access to safe and quality-assured medicines and vaccines.”Building a stronger regulatory systemMozambique’s achievement follows years of sustained efforts to build the institutions and capabilities needed for effective regulation.WHO worked closely with ANARME throughout this process, assessing the national regulatory system and supporting the authority in addressing identified gaps and strengthening priority areas.WHO evaluates national regulatory systems using its Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT), which assesses the regulatory functions required to ensure the quality, safety and efficacy of medical products. These include registration and marketing authorization, licensing, market surveillance and control, pharmacovigilance, regulatory inspection, laboratory testing and oversight of clinical trials, as applicable. WHO’s maturity levels range from 1 to 4. Reaching ML3 confirms a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system, while ML4 represents an advanced system focused on continuous improvement.Benefits for Mozambique and the African continentAn ML3 regulatory system can support more timely and predictable regulatory decisions, reinforce safety monitoring and help ensure that health products entering and remaining on the market meet appropriate standards.It also creates greater opportunities for regulatory cooperation and reliance – approaches that help authorities make use of the work and decisions of trusted regulators, reduce unnecessary duplication and allocate limited resources more efficiently, while maintaining rigorous standards for quality, safety and efficacy.As the first Portuguese-speaking country in Africa to reach ML3, Mozambique’s experience can also contribute to strengthening regulatory systems and fostering greater cooperation, knowledge sharing and reliance among Portuguese-speaking countries and across the African continent. Its achievement further reinforces a more connected African regulatory ecosystem, providing a solid foundation on which the newly established African Medicines Agency can build to advance regulatory convergence and cooperation across the region.Strengthening confidence in regulatory recognitionMozambique’s achievement comes as WHO strengthens the process through which the performance of national regulatory systems is recognized.The newly established Technical Advisory Group on Regulatory Systems Strengthening (TAG-RSS) brings together independent international experts to advise WHO on whether recommendations concerning regulatory authorities reaching ML3 and ML4 and WHO-Listed Authorities, are supported by the findings of WHO evaluation processes. Its recommendations provide an additional level of independent assurance, strengthening the impartiality, transparency and credibility of WHO’s recognition process.Mozambique is among the first countries to achieve ML3 following consideration and recommendation by the TAG-RSS. As part of the same TAG-RSS process, South Africa was recommended to retain its ML3 status for the regulation of vaccines manufactured, imported or distributed in the country, following an additional WHO assessment. This extends the recognition first granted in 2022 and underscores the sustained performance of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA).The two recognitions highlight continued progress in strengthening regulatory systems across Africa, as well as the importance of continued performance, improvement and assessment in sustaining regulatory maturity.WHO will continue working with ANARME and SAHPRA to sustain these gains and support continuous improvement as science, technologies and public health needs evolve.
Dear Abby: Dad asks a lot of low-income live-at-home son
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Many parents face challenges getting kids to eat a healthy breakfast before school
Three-quarters of parents report at least one barrier to their child starting the day with a healthy meal on a typical school day, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.
Gilead’s HIV Business is Surging, but is the Company Too Dependent on One Franchise?
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) delivered strong fiscal Q2 2026 results, with total revenue rising 10% year over year to approximately $7.8 billion. The performance was primarily driven by continued growth across its HIV franchise, including Biktarvy and the newly launched Yeztugo. Gilead also raised its full-year product-sales guidance following the quarter. However, HIV products generated […]
Barbara Eden says she last put on ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ costume for charity with Bill Clinton and Elton John
Barbara Eden remembered the last time she put on her ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ costume ‘by accident’ in a bit with Bill Clinton and Elton John.
Will Trump interfere in the midterms? Democrats and their allies are preparing
Across California and the nation, Democratic leaders and voting rights advocates are ramping up coordination and gaming out responses to a raft of potential actions by the Trump administration to subvert the November vote or deny its outcome.
WHO RUNS MARYLAND POLITICS NOW?
ByThe Maryland Wire The Machine Didn’t Die — It Broke Apart Mike Miller is gone. Steny Hoyer is retiring. The two men who helped define Maryland political power for generations are disappearing from the map. Nobody has inherited all of what they controlled. Instead, Maryland power has fractured among Wes Moore, legislative leaders, county organizations, federal figures and a new generation fighting to connect the pieces. By The Maryland Wire For decades, there were two names in Maryland politics that required almost no explanation. Mike Miller. Steny Hoyer. You didn’t necessarily have to agree with them. You didn’t even have to like them. But everyone understood something: Not social-media power. Not cable-news power. Not the temporary power that comes from one big election. They possessed political infrastructure. Relationships. Institutional memory. Donors. Staff. Allies. County leaders. Lobbyists. Legislators. Operatives. And the ability to connect people who needed something with people capable of delivering it. Today one is gone. The other is preparing to leave Congress after more than four decades. And Maryland faces a question it hasn’t had to answer in generations: The answer may be: Nobody. At least not the way Miller once did. Maryland’s old machine wasn’t inherited by one person. It fragmented. And now several ambitious political networks are competing to assemble the pieces. Miller presided over the Maryland Senate for 33 years, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in American history. He stepped down as Senate president in 2019 and died in January 2021. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) But Miller’s real power wasn’t the title printed on his door. It was the accumulation of relationships behind it. Miller came from Maryland’s old Democratic organization and developed into an extraordinarily adaptable political operator, retaining authority even as the Senate around him became younger and more liberal. (The Washington Post) He understood something fundamental: politics is information. Who wants what? Who owes whom? Which senator needs help? Which county executive wants something in the budget? Which committee chairman can move a bill? Which lobbyist represents which client? Which candidate should receive support today because that candidate could be a senator ten years from now? Miller knew the answers because he’d spent decades collecting them. Miller’s influence wasn’t confined to elected officials. Former Miller aides became prominent Annapolis lobbyists. Maryland Matters noted figures such as Joseph Bryce and Timothy Perry among the high-profile lobbyists who had once served as top Miller aides. (Maryland Matters) That was one of Miller’s greatest political achievements. He didn’t merely accumulate power around himself. He produced alumni. Staffers became lobbyists. Legislators became committee chairs. Allies became power brokers. And decades of relationships reinforced one another. By the end, Mike Miller wasn’t simply a person. He was an ecosystem. Hoyer’s network was different. Miller’s power was rooted in Annapolis. Hoyer connected Maryland to Washington. He served in the Maryland Senate before winning election to Congress in 1981 and ultimately became one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House and a longtime No. 2 in House Democratic leadership. In January 2026, Hoyer announced that he would retire rather than seek another term. (The Washington Post) His influence stretched through: Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Congress, federal agencies, donors, campaign organizations, and generations of Democratic candidates. And Hoyer had something machine builders value enormously: a succession network. That became obvious almost immediately. When Hoyer announced his retirement, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District exploded with candidates. Twenty-four Democrats entered the race. But when the votes were counted, the winner was Adrian Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager. Boafo wasn’t running without establishment help. He was endorsed by Hoyer. He was endorsed by Governor Wes Moore. And he ultimately won the Democratic nomination. (AP News) In his victory speech, Boafo described the result as voters deciding it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.” (AP News) That phrase captures the transition perfectly. Hoyer’s seat isn’t simply being vacated. Parts of his network are being transferred. But they aren’t being transferred to another Steny Hoyer. They’re being absorbed into a newer political constellation. And standing prominently inside that constellation is Wes Moore. If someone forces you to name the single person sitting nearest the center of Maryland Democratic politics today, the answer is Governor Wes Moore. The 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary underscored the scale of his position. Moore won renomination overwhelmingly, receiving roughly 88% of the Democratic primary vote. (WBAL-TV) But raw votes tell only part of the story. Look at the party infrastructure. The Maryland Democratic Party says Steuart Pittman ran for state party chairman in 2025 “at the suggestion of Governor Wes Moore.” Pittman took office that July. (The Maryland Democratic Party) That’s important. Governors traditionally influence their state parties. But party leadership plus fundraising, endorsements, executive appointments and national relationships creates the beginning of something bigger: a political network that could survive the governor’s term. Moore also played a role in the Hoyer succession by backing Boafo. That’s how political organizations reproduce themselves. You support tomorrow’s politician today. And that’s the distinction that matters. Moore has enormous statewide visibility. Miller had decades of accumulated legislative control. Moore can endorse candidates. Miller could influence the environment in which legislators lived every day. Committee assignments. Leadership positions. Legislative priorities. Relationships that had been accumulating since before many current lawmakers entered politics. Moore may have a larger national profile than Miller ever possessed. But he doesn’t possess Miller’s half-century of Annapolis memory. Nobody does. Which is why the modern Maryland political structure looks less like a pyramid and more like several power centers connected by overlapping relationships. One of those centers belongs to Senate President Bill Ferguson. Ferguson controls an institution no governor can simply command. The Senate. Maryland’s official 2026 legislative records identify Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That means influence over: committee structure, Senate leadership, legislative priorities, confirmations, and negotiations with the House and governor. But Ferguson is not Mike Miller 2.0. Miller’s extraordinary longevity allowed him to become almost inseparable from the institution. Ferguson possesses the office. Miller possessed the office plus decades of political mythology and accumulated relationships. Those aren’t the same thing. The House now has its own new center of gravity. Official 2026 legislative records identify Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House of Delegates, alongside Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That makes the current Maryland governing triangle: Executive power. Senate power. House power. None fully controls the others. And that fact alone demonstrates how different modern Maryland is from the Miller era. The governor proposes. The legislature disposes. Committee leaders negotiate. County interests intervene. And political coalitions shift issue by issue. That’s not one machine. That’s a networked power structure. Then there’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Her significance isn’t that she is the new Hoyer. She isn’t. Hoyer spent decades constructing his network. Alsobrooks brings something different: Prince George’s County roots, a statewide electoral organization, a United States Senate platform, and relationships with national Democratic leaders. That makes her a critical bridge between Maryland and Washington at precisely the moment Hoyer leaves. Hoyer’s retirement therefore doesn’t necessarily weaken Prince George’s influence. It changes who carries it. Prince George’s itself is undergoing a dramatic generational transition. Official 2026 results show Aisha Braveboy winning the Democratic County Executive primary with 87,944 votes and 73.31% of the vote. (Maryland State Board of Elections) That’s political infrastructure. Prince George’s is one of Maryland’s central Democratic vote engines. A county executive with that level of primary support gains: appointments, budget influence, organizational relationships, donor access, and a platform for cultivating the next generation of political leadership. Braveboy therefore isn’t merely another person on the Maryland power map. She controls a place from which a political organization can be built. Boafo is particularly interesting because he sits almost perfectly at the intersection between the old and new worlds. He worked for Hoyer. Hoyer endorsed him. Moore endorsed him. Then Boafo beat an enormous Democratic field for Hoyer’s seat. (AP News) That doesn’t make him powerful on Hoyer’s scale. He’s just beginning. But it illustrates how power actually transfers: not through a ceremonial handoff, but through endorsements, donors, staff, relationships, and voter confidence. Boafo may become Hoyer’s congressional successor. He will not automatically inherit Hoyer’s 40-plus years of political capital. That part has to be rebuilt. This is the part that often gets overlooked. When a machine breaks apart, power doesn’t only move upward. Some people’s relationships become less valuable. Former Miller aides still know Annapolis. Former Miller allies still possess institutional memory. Veteran lobbyists don’t forget how legislation works. But something fundamental disappeared when Miller did: the common center. The person capable of connecting all of them instantly was gone. That changes the value of a political network. Imagine knowing everybody in Annapolis. Useful. Now imagine the person who introduced many of those people, appointed committee chairs, influenced Senate priorities and understood decades of relationships is simultaneously Senate President. Much more useful. Remove that person and the individual relationships remain. But the system becomes decentralized. First: Bill Ferguson. The Senate’s institutional relationships now run through his leadership rather than Miller’s. Second: the House leadership. With the Miller-Busch generation gone, today’s House leaders are building their own committee chairs, alliances and relationships. Third: Wes Moore. Moore became governor after Miller was gone. That distinction matters. Earlier governors had to operate with Miller sitting across State Circle. Moore entered office during a generational reset. Instead of negotiating with the old machine, he has the opportunity to help build the next network. Fourth: Angela Alsobrooks and the emerging Prince George’s generation. Hoyer is leaving. Miller is gone. The county’s political leadership now belongs to another generation. Fifth: politicians who were outside the old Miller organization. When someone dominates an institution for 33 years, inevitably some politicians develop within that organization and others outside it. Miller’s departure created room for people who may never have risen as quickly under the old structure. That’s the biggest point. If Mike Miller’s power had simply transferred to Bill Ferguson, Maryland would still have a machine. If Hoyer’s influence simply transferred to Boafo, Maryland would still have a machine. If every county leader simply took orders from Moore, Maryland would have a machine. None of those things happened. Instead: Moore controls the statewide executive platform. Ferguson controls the Senate. Peña-Melnyk controls the House. Alsobrooks has statewide and federal reach. Braveboy has Prince George’s executive power. Pittman leads the state Democratic Party after Moore encouraged him to seek the role. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Boafo represents the beginning of the post-Hoyer congressional generation. And Baltimore, Montgomery County, organized labor, donors and other county organizations maintain their own centers of influence. That’s not one machine. If you want to understand where Maryland power is moving, don’t simply watch office titles. Watch endorsements. Who does Moore support? Who does Alsobrooks support? Who gets Ferguson’s allies? Who gets House leadership? Who gets Hoyer’s blessing? Who gets labor? Who gets major donors? And most importantly: That is where the new Maryland network becomes visible. The Boafo race was a textbook example. Hoyer’s successor didn’t emerge randomly from 24 candidates. He had ties to the outgoing incumbent and support from the governor. The old network and the emerging one overlapped. And voters chose him. (AP News) Moore may ultimately become the most important person in determining whether Maryland develops another durable statewide political organization. But the test isn’t whether Moore himself remains popular. The test is what happens to the people he supports. Which delegates become senators? Which senators become committee chairs? Which county officials become executives? Which staffers become candidates? Which appointees become statewide leaders? Who gets his donor network? Who gets his political advisers? Who eventually gets his endorsement when Maryland faces a post-Moore gubernatorial succession fight? That’s how we’ll know whether Moore was merely a successful governor— or the founder of another generation of Maryland power. There’s another category worth watching: politicians who came from Miller’s Maryland but remain active in the new one. Dereck Davis is one. Anthony Brown is another. Veteran legislators and former officials throughout the state still possess old relationships that newer politicians don’t. These people can function as bridges. That’s important because political systems rarely reset completely. The new machine usually grows partly from pieces of the old one. Donors don’t disappear. Lobbyists don’t disappear. Operatives don’t disappear. Institutional memory doesn’t disappear. They find new centers of gravity. If you want one name: His overwhelming 2026 Democratic renomination, executive authority, national profile and influence within the Maryland Democratic Party make that difficult to dispute. (WBAL-TV) But saying Moore “runs Maryland” the way Miller once ran the Senate would oversimplify the reality. Maryland power today looks more like this: WES MOORE Statewide organization.Appointments.Fundraising.Executive government.National Democratic relationships. BILL FERGUSON The Senate.Committees.Confirmations.Legislative leverage. JOSELINE PEÑA-MELNYK The House.Committee leadership.Budget and legislative leverage. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS Statewide electoral organization.Federal platform.Prince George’s relationships.National Democratic connections. AISHA BRAVEBOY Prince George’s executive organization.County government.A major Democratic vote base. THE POST-HOYER GENERATION Boafo and the emerging political class that will have to rebuild Hoyer’s Washington-Maryland network rather than simply inherit it. It did something more interesting. Mike Miller’s influence was too personal, too old and too deeply rooted in his own relationships to be inherited whole. Hoyer’s network is too extensive and too intertwined with decades of congressional politics to fit neatly inside one successor. So the pieces are moving. Toward Moore. Toward Ferguson. Toward Peña-Melnyk. Toward Alsobrooks. Toward Braveboy. Toward younger candidates and new county organizations. And toward veteran political survivors who understand both eras. That’s the next chapter of Maryland politics. The person who eventually connects: Annapolis, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, Baltimore, labor, business, donors, the Maryland Democratic Party, and the congressional delegation will possess something Maryland hasn’t truly seen since Miller’s heyday. Not merely another elected official. And maybe that’s why searching for “the next Mike Miller” is the wrong exercise. There may never be another one. The more important question is: Miller spent half a century becoming that person. Hoyer spent decades becoming another version of it. Maryland’s current political leaders are still competing for the privilege. And until somebody actually connects all those pieces, the most accurate answer to the question “Who runs Maryland?” may be the most fascinating one of all: No one does. Not anymore. But there are plenty of people trying. Sources University of Maryland and Maryland Matters — Miller’s 33-year Senate presidency and political legacy. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) Washington Post historical reporting — Miller’s rise from Maryland machine politics and ability to retain power as the Senate evolved. (The Washington Post) Maryland Matters — former top Miller aides who moved into Annapolis lobbying and the changing Senate power structure. (Maryland Matters) Washington Post and Reuters — Hoyer’s January 2026 retirement announcement after more than four decades in Congress and his long Democratic leadership career. (The Washington Post) Associated Press — Adrian Boafo’s 2026 victory in the Democratic primary to succeed Hoyer, including Hoyer and Moore’s support and Boafo’s “pass the torch” remarks. (AP News) Maryland Democratic Party — Steuart Pittman’s official biography stating that he sought the state chairmanship at Moore’s suggestion. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Maryland General Assembly — official 2026 records identifying Bill Ferguson as Senate President and Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker. (Maryland General Assembly) Maryland State Board of Elections — official 2026 Prince George’s County results showing Aisha Braveboy’s dominant County Executive primary victory. (Maryland State Board of Elections) 2026 election reporting — Moore’s overwhelming Democratic gubernatorial primary victory. (WBAL-TV)
Trump fatigue and immigration crackdowns test Republican hold on Miami-Dade
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PFF discusses Browns' Elgton Jenkins potential with new team
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Seattle Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh Decision Before Cubs Series
The Seattle Mariners are coming off a series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, dropping two of three games.However, they’ll remain in the NL Central as they’re set to take on the Chicago Cubs beginning Friday night at home in Seattle.Ahead of the matchup, Mariners manager Dan Wilson made some notable changes to his lineup, including […] The post Seattle Mariners Announce Cal Raleigh Decision Before Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
The WNBA needs to look at this from a business perspective: Maine Girl Dads founder
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Prime Video Unveils Landmark $2 Billion-Plus Investment in Latin American Entertainment
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College sports advocates press philanthropy to buffer NIL's commercial pressure on women's sports
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Cowboys Coach is Already on Hot Seat After One Game
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Patriots WR A.J. Brown comments on finding closure with Eagles
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Battle Red Newswire: Thursday August 20, 2026
Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Thursday August 20, 2026.
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Radio royalty and New York Times bestselling author Charlamagne tha God joins TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones to discuss his No.1 video podcast on Netflix, “The Breakfast Club” and share a story of working with Craig Melvin early in their careers. He also talks about the importance of reading, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, being a dad to four girls and his advocacy for mental health. Then, they play a game of “Charlamagne Sounds Off,” where he gives his hot takes to pop culture news.
Patriots news: Is Christian Gonzalez playing in Eagles joint practice?
All eyes have been on New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez as he’s been sidelined for the past week with an injury. The team is set to start joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles, and head coach Mike Vrabel was asked if Gonzalez would be participating . “Vrabel says no Christian Gonzalez again today for the Patriots’ joint […] The post Patriots news: Is Christian Gonzalez playing in Eagles joint practice? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Unified Communications Platform Helps Businesses Simplify Communications Across Sparklight Service Areas
Sparklight Business Launches Unified Communications Platform Sparklight Unified Communications helps businesses simplify communications with cloud-based voice, messaging, video meetings and collaboration. Cloud-based communications platform combines voice, messaging, video and collaboration into a single platformSupports office, remote and hybrid workforces with desktop and mobile accessIntegrates with Microsoft Teams while replacing traditional on-premises phone systemsFlexible, scalable soluti
Buccaneers Only 19th in NFL Future Power Rankings
Despite a questionable high front-office grade, analysts cite coaching instability and quarterback uncertainty as major issues for Tampa Bay’s future outlook.
One Giants Player is in Clear Danger After Latest Addition
This New York Giants player is in obvious danger following the team's most recent move.
King County announces $900,000 health fund for immigrants impacted by enforcement
King County is putting $900,000 into a new public-private partnership aimed at supporting the health and well-being of immigrant and refugee communities in Sout
2 shot in Pittsburgh neighborhood, sources say; police investigating several scenes
Officers are investigating several scenes, including in the 7200 block of Frankstown Road.
CBS Sports Host Katie Mox Announces She's Left Network
Katie Mox confirmed this week that she's leaving CBS Sports just before the start of the 2026 NFL season. Mox has been working as both a host and betting analyst for CBS Sports, making appearances on "CBS Sports HQ Spotlight" and "Fantasy Football Today." Although she has become quite popular, she ...
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Meta trial expected to begin, strawberry prices could rise
Tracey and Cait have these stories and more for Tuesday's morning business report.
ESPN experts say Bengals have the 17th-most promising future
One bold prediction is that Erick All will emerge as a major receiving threat.
Bills Predicted to Cut Ties With Third-Round Defensive Tackle
The Buffalo Bills are predicted to cut ties with defensive lineman DeWayne Carter at final cuts. The post Bills Predicted to Cut Ties With Third-Round Defensive Tackle appeared first on HEAVY.
Hinton volleyball ready to roll ahead of 2026 season
HINTON, Iowa (KCAU) – The Hinton volleyball program has its sights set on reloading ahead of a year full of opportunity. Hinton finished last season as the Class 2A runner-up with a 30-3 overall record, entering this year with a new look. The Blackhawks graduated three depth pieces and a trio of starters, including IGHSAU […]
D-Backs place Ketel Marte on restricted list
BOSTON — The Arizona Diamondbacks made one last move ahead of their series against the Boston Red Sox, placing All-Star Ketel Marte on the restricted list and calling up infielder Jose Fernandez. Aug 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field.
Ask Pinstripe Alley: Yankees mailbag questions request
The Yankees are at a crossroads with the playoff race reaching a fever pitch.
Welcome to the Pride: Anthony
Say hello to the newest contributor at Pride of Detroit: Anthony Balaj.
My lawyer dad says I’m a ‘huge failure’ for studying science, says I’ll never make money
I told my lawyer dad that I was getting a science PhD, and he called me a “huge failure” who will never make real money. How do I make my parents proud? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in.
Trump family crypto business World Liberty gets preliminary approval to establish a bank
Steelers Predicted to Make Surprising Cut at Running Back
Steelers Depot's Matthew Marczi predicted Mike McCarthy and the Pittsburgh Steelers to release 2025 third-round running back Kaleb Johnson. The post Steelers Predicted to Make Surprising Cut at Running Back appeared first on HEAVY.
⚾️ Y! Sports AM: A debut for the ages
There has never been a better big league debut than the one Cardinals rookie Joshua Báez authored on Saturday.
Business split over whether SBTi’s new net-zero standard will boost action or dilute ambition
Five years since its initial launch, the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) flagship Net Zero Standard has undergone its first major update, prompting a mixed response from the climate community.
Countdown to Kickoff: Friendship Collegiate
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Each year, Friendship Collegiate is one of the top teams in the District of Columbia. Last year, for the fourth straight season, Friendship posted at least nine wins. After winning the DCSAA title in 2022 and 2023, the Knights fell short in the playoffs in 2024 and 2025. As Friendship […]
National Media Split on Ole Miss Championship Chances
After experiencing one of the program’s best years in school history, the Ole Miss Rebels are poised to make a run to compete with the nation’s top programs this season for a National Championship. With new coach Pete Golding assuming the helm and quarterback Trinidad Chambliss returning after winning his appeal against the NCAA, the […] The post National Media Split on Ole Miss Championship Chances appeared first on HEAVY.
Matches To Make After UFC 330
UFC 330 went down last night (Sat., Aug. 15, 2026) inside Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa., which saw Islam Makhachev defend his Welterweight title for the first tim ever by defeating Ian Machado Garry via unanimous decision (highlights here). In the co-main event of the evening, Mackenzie Dern defended her women’s Strawweight title — […]
Rams make surprising addition to roster on Sunday
Jack Bouwmeester will not count against L.A.’s practice squad limit if he makes it there
LA Rams news: Aaron Donald workout, Ty Simpson preseason performance
We check in with the Rams to see what is going on with the Cardinals' NFC West rivals.
Cowboys preseason crowds boost business at J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill
LeBron James reunites with 2016 Cavaliers teammates for surprising new project
LeBron James is taking his talents from the hardwood to the golf course, launching a new YouTube venture with an unforgettable 2016 Cavaliers reunion in Scotland.
ESPN: Witherspoon signs record $132 million extension with Seahawks
Seattle secures its defensive superstar.
Rogers and Chelsea's blueprint
It took Morgan Rogers only seven minutes to score his first goal in a Chelsea shirt in Saturday's 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad as he reacted quickest after Alex Remiro saved Joao Pedro's initial header. The £117m club record signing from Aston Villa initially looked sharp and linked well with Cole Palmer and Pedro in Chelsea's front three. Beyond Rogers, Joao Pedro has been the star of Chelsea's pre-season.
What keeps Main Street going? Northport businesses are finding new ways to connect
Walk down Main Street in Northport and it's easy to see that things are changing.
As Trump blocks Medicaid funds, one trans teen's mom asks: What's next?
A longtime Republican living in California says the Trump administration's continuing actions to target transgender youth take a personal toll.
Two ACL tears couldn’t break Dominika Paurová’s joy
After missing two seasons due to back-to-back ACL tears, Paurová brings her joy and elite talent back to the Wildcats.
Sooo ... About Last Night
Last night (Sat., Aug. 15, 2026), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) ventured forth to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for UFC 330. Though the pair of title fights atop the card understandably garnered most of the attention ahead of time, the rest of the card proved a little underrated. Some of the veterans exceeded expectations, […]
Aaron Judge plays catch for first time since going on IL, Yankees still hope he can return this season
Candidate wants lawsuit accusing her of conspiring against Miami judge thrown out
“The message to every Miami-Dade voter, donor, and volunteer is unmistakable: support this judge’s opponent, and this judge will put you in a caption,” the motion reads.
What Steve Sarkisian said about the first Texas scrimmage
Red-zone interceptions helped the defense finish slightly ahead of the offense.
Chelsea 3-1 Real Sociedad, Friendly: Post-match reaction
WINNER WINNER A REDEEMING SECOND HALF DINNER