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Aldine Students Turn Food Truck Models Into Lessons in Business, Teamwork and Entrepreneurship
IMAGE For students in Marilyn Johnson’s business classes at Eisenhower Ninth Grade College Prep, a food truck begins with more than a menu. It starts with a question: What do their customers want? Over the past four years, Johnson has turned a classroom assignment into a hands-on business simulation that asks students to take an idea from customer research to a 3D food truck model — and build a business around it. The project recently received a boost when Greater Texas Credit Union presented Johnson with a $250 award recognizing her commitment to students and meaningful learning experiences. “I want students [...]
Congo begins Ebola vaccinations to fight country’s worst outbreak in history, health minister says
The vaccination campaign was officially launched in Kisangani, the capital of Tshopo province, in the country’s east, Health Minister Roger Kamba said.
Lunar Eclipse Thursday Night: The Science Behind the Blood Moon and How to See It
Tonight, a little after 11 PM, our moon will look a little different. A partial lunar eclipse is coming on Thursday night, August 27, 2026. The moon will begin
DSU prepares to open Applied Research Lab in Sioux Falls
A new chapter in cybersecurity-driven economic and workforce development is about to begin. Take a look inside DSU's Applied Research Lab.
Judge questions rapid timeline to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center
At a hearing Thursday, the judge asked why the center needed to begin inscribing the president's name on the institution's facade as soon as Sept. 8
Judge questions rapid timeline to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center
At a hearing Thursday, the judge asked why the center needed to begin inscribing the president's name on the institution's facade as soon as Sept. 8
High School Sports in the Heat
High temperatures and new safety rules are transforming practice as a new school year begins.
Business U.S. 24 work begins next week
WASHINGTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that pavement patching and resurfacing on Business U.S. 24 (McClugage Road...
Microsoft finalizes Windows 11 version 26H2 for general availability: Next version of Windows 11 enters final preview phase before rollout begins
Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 version 26H2 is now available to test in the Windows Insider Release Preview Channel, which means general availability is imminent.
Oakland's Chabot Space and Science Center to host lunar eclipse watch party
The partial eclipse is expected to begin at 7:33 p.m., with the eclipse reaching its maximum at 9:12 p.m.
Las Vegas’ long standing gap in specialized pediatric care meets a franchise level response as the Raiders deliver a $25 million gift to Intermountain Health
The Raiders organization and Intermountain Health have worked closely since the team's relocation to Las Vegas, yet discussion for their most impactful collaboration didn’t begin until less than a year ago.
Meet the new faculty of the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences
At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the addition of 13 faculty in the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences.
New renderings show future hospital expansion at Corewell Troy
Construction at the Troy hospital is expected to begin next summer and the building is to open in 2031.
Lindsay Clancy case: Closing arguments begin as experts divided over mental health
Closing arguments begin in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial as the jury prepares to weigh her mental state. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober joins 'Fox & Friends First' to weigh in on the case.
Stroke rehab should start early and address physical, cognitive and mental health
Guideline Highlights: Rehabilitation after a stroke should begin as soon as the individual is medically stable, ideally within 48 hours of the stroke, and should be personalized to address the person’s physical, cognitive, language and mental health...
Sonoma County breaks ground on new behavioral health facility for teens, young adults
Sonoma County crews were beginning work this week on a new mental health and substance use disorder facility for local youth, advancing a project meant to reduce reliance on out-of-county facilities.
Xbox to let Insiders convert physical game discs into digital entitlements later this month
Xbox will let Xbox Insiders begin testing a disc-to-digital feature from August 31, letting owners of supported physica…
Joey and Jesse Buss make post-Lakers move with Padres investment: Sources
After decades with the Lakers, Joey and Jesse Buss are beginning their next chapter in sports: A stake with the San Diego Padres.
“Beginning of the End”: Fans React as SEC Statement Clears Eligibility Rules Amid Dae’Quan Wright’s Return
The SEC has laid down a huge marker when it comes to the eligibility of players returning to college, finally putting out a statement that seemingly makes it clear that players who have been a part of professional leagues like the NFL and NBA will not be able to return to college for another year of eligibility. The statement reads as follows and is an attempt to clamp down on players who have been seeking extra eligibility via the legal route.
Daniel Lubetzky's 3 steps to turn a wild idea into a viable business
Kind Snacks founder and "Shark Tank" star Daniel Lubetzky says the best business ideas often begin by sounding ridiculous.
Bears' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day
The Chicago Bears’ most difficult roster decision may come down to a player who never sees the field on opening night. With Caleb Williams certainly comfortable in Ben Johnson’s offense and the starting units beginning to take shape, Chicago’s roster picture is becoming clearer by the day. Yet the battle for the final running back spot has refused […] The post Bears' most agonizing roster decision looming on 2026 cutdown day appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Paranormal Activity: Nightmare Entertainment
More of a Broadway scream machine than a drama, Paranormal Activity opened Tuesday in its New York premiere at the August Wilson Theatre, where the title burns in blazing letters across a midnight-blue show curtain. The screaming starts even before the performance begins because extremely loud rock music continuously blasts through the already twilit auditorium...
Dolly Parton, queen of country music and humanitarian hero, dead at 80
Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, has died. She was 80.
New York Yankees Announce Heliot Ramos Decision Before Astros Series
The New York Yankees are coming off a weekend series victory over the Toronto Blue Jays as they enter Tuesday night.They’ll now begin a three-game set against the Houston Astros in the Bronx, and ahead of the matchup, Yankees manager Aaron Boone revealed his starting lineup, which turned some heads.Boone decided to make no changes […] The post New York Yankees Announce Heliot Ramos Decision Before Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.
CD PROJEKT RED teams up with Blizzard Entertainment
The team at CD PROJEKT RED is incredibly proud to team up with Blizzard and the Diablo IV team, kicking off a partnership between two studios with a deep passion for immersive worlds and memorable RPGs that players never forget. And what better way to begin, than by bringing the dark fantasy world of The Witcher to Battle.net?
Nebraska State Fair brings in entertainment for all tastes and budgets
GRAND ISLAND, NE – The 2026 Nebraska State Fair begins this Friday, August 28th and runs through Labor Day, September 7th in Grand Island. The 2026 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series features a great…
Jones Appointed Next Health Commissioner - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – Public health is a topic seldom discussed until emergencies pop up and questions arise. But the Zanesville-Muskingum County Board of Health made an announcement today that they have appointed Kylie Jones as the next Health Commissioner for the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department beginning November 29th. “So I was here at the Zanesville-Muskingum County Health Department for about...
Pixel 11 post-launch deals: Amazon now lets you stack trade-in bonus with $100+ gift cards
With the Pixel 11 series hitting store shelves on August 20, launch deals are beginning to wind down. However, some...
Google begins rolling out anti-motion sickness feature on Android 17
It's currently only appearing on Pixels running Android 17.
Dolly Parton, queen of country music and humanitarian hero, dead at 80
Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying and beloved stars, has died. She was 80.
NASA’s Pandora Mission Begins Study of Exoplanets, Host Stars
Pandora, NASA’s newest exoplanet mission and the first satellite to launch through the agency's Astrophysics Pioneers program, is now making unique
The Athletic Football Show Division Previews
Training camp is in the rear-view mirror. Preseason games are mostly in the rear-view mirror. All that’s left to do is begin the 2026 NFL season. Whether you’ve been following the offseason beat-by-beat, from the Combine, through free agency and the draft, all the way up to this moment, or you’re just checking back in after a busy summer with every other sport under the sun, The Athletic Football Show has got you covered with its Division Preview series. Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Dave Helman run through all 32 teams leading up Week 1, which kicks off with a Super Bowl LX rematch...
907 Sports: Sights and sounds from gameday in the far north
In this first ever 30-minute episode of 907 Sports, we travel to Utqiaġvik to see how the Barrow Whalers fared in their home opener, as well as meet some of the community supporting their team. Plus, UAA and UAF begin their fall athletic seasons, NFL teams shore up their rosters ahead of Week 1, and your host comes face to face with the Arctic Ocean!
First-of-its-kind PA program at UM hopes to boost rural health access
The University of Montana is making history with the launch of a new health care training program.The university is beginning its first week of classes for its
Arizona Diamondbacks Get New Ketel Marte Update During Cubs Series
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to begin a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs this week, and it’s a big series for the Dbacks with NL Wild Card implications on the line. Arizona is still in the thick of things in the NL playoff picture, despite the ongoing saga surrounding star infielder Ketel Marte, who […] The post Arizona Diamondbacks Get New Ketel Marte Update During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order ahead of midterms
The U.S. Postal Service laid out how it would implement the order last week, but time is running short to impose major changes with some states beginning to send mail ballots to voters in just a few weeks.
Supreme Court backs Trump’s order to curb mail ballots
The Supreme Court on Monday said that President Donald Trump could begin carrying out parts of an executive order intended to restrict mail voting, but additional legal challenges could hinder implementation of his plan before the November midterm election.
Supreme Court backs Trump’s order to curb mail ballots
The Supreme Court on Monday said that President Donald Trump could begin carrying out parts of an executive order intended to restrict mail voting, but additional legal challenges could hinder implementation of his plan before the November midterm election.
Chapel Hill’s first entertainment district is opening this fall
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 16, 21+ customers will be able to take alcohol beverages to-go and shop among participating stores in the development.
New York Yankees Announce Starting Pitchers for Series Against Astros
The New York Yankees defeated the Houston Astros 8-3 on Sunday afternoon to take two of three games in the series and improve to 74-56 overall.They’ll have Monday off before the Astros come to the Bronx for a three-game series beginning Tuesday.Ahead of the series, both the Astros and Yankees have announced their probable starting […] The post New York Yankees Announce Starting Pitchers for Series Against Astros appeared first on HEAVY.
Highmark Health Plans appoints new president
Highmark Health Plans — the Pittsburgh based nonprofit that insures nearly 8 million people — has a new president. Gustavo “Gus” Giraldo will begin effective immediately, parent company Highmark Health announced Monday. Giraldo comes most recently from CVS Health-owned Aetna, where he served as senior vice president of individual and
Penn State Altoona encourages college community to advocate for mental health
As a new academic year begins, Penn State Altoona encourages students, faculty and staff to become recognized as mental health advocates through Suspenders4Hope.
‘We got attacked’: Canada says it will retaliate for new tariffs enacted by Trump
President Trump tried in recent days to use an untested legal power to force Canada to swallow trade concessions. Instead, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney quit the negotiations. 50 percent U.S. tariffs took effect early Saturday on an array of Canadian products. Carney said Canada will retaliate on Sept. 8 for the new tariffs with its own trade measures. President Trump on Monday said he would impose higher tariffs on additional Canadian products beginning Jan. 1.
Riser House Entertainment Adds Anna Widmer As VP Of Promotion
Riser House Entertainment has added Anna Widmer as VP of Promotion, effective at the beginning [...]
SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity names new executive director
Carlos Gonzalez-Jaime is a veteran museum and nonprofit leader who will officially begin on the first day of October.
Vector Science & Therapeutics (TSXV: PAIN) Begins Peptide Production as First Suite at LyoGenesis Manufacturing Comes Online
/PRNewswire/ -- Vector Science & Therapeutics Corp. (TSXV: PAIN) (the "Company") today announced that the first of four planned manufacturing suites at its...
Browns' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season
The Cleveland Browns’ 53-man roster is beginning to take shape. The quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders remains the headline story. However, Cleveland’s roster decisions extend far beyond who’s under center. New head coach Todd Monken has spent the summer evaluating a young, revamped roster built around competition […] The post Browns' 53-man roster prediction for 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Waco roadwork roundup: Twin Bridges traffic shift begins, big changes proposed for I-35 and Business 77
From the Highway 6 Twin Bridges to Interstate 35 and future plans along Business 77, Waco and road construction are going hand in hand this season. State transportation officials are moving forward with major traffic switches and lane closures, while simultaneously planning long-term re-designs to local roadways.
Rice University opens SCOPE science communication center | ETIH EdTech News
Rice University has opened SCOPE, a new center combining science communication courses, online learning, public engagement and researcher training. ETIH edtech news covers the higher education initiative, Scott Solomon's appointment as Director and programs beginning in fall 2026.
ESPN to increase price of ESPN Unlimited
Just about one year after its launch, ESPN is raising the price of its direct-to-consumer app. The price of ESPN Unlimited, the all-encompassing tier of the network’s app that includes access to live linear television feeds across the ESPN family of networks, will increase from $29.99 to $31.99 per month beginning September 17, according to…
Sony sends PlayStation users a reminder they don't own their digital games just as a fan boycott over ending discs kicks off
PlayStation users receive unsolicited terms-of-service reminder emails stating that their digital games aren't owned, just as a week-long boycott begins.
Cook County fall sports season begins with volleyball, cross-country competition
The Cook County High School fall sports season gets underway next week as the volleyball and cross-country teams begin competition on the road. The boys cross-country team will compete in its first meet at 10 a.m. Aug. 27 at the Chub Lake Cross Country Course. The meet will feature 10 other teams from across the...
Nature of Things: Science Class: Study the past, but remember the future
It’s the beginning of the new academic year. Welcome class.
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)
Shohei Ohtani takes major step toward pitching return
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are beginning to see the shape of their pitching staff come into focus, and the biggest piece of the puzzle may finally be nearing its return.
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Memphis football bowl predictions
On Saturday, ESPN and CBS Sports released bowl predictions for the upcoming season. It’s the first bowl predictions that have been released by either outlet in the last few months, and it will likely be the last bowl predictions before the season begins.
Matchday Live returns bigger and better for 2026/27 season!
Matchday Live is back this weekend - bigger and better than ever!City begin the 2026/27 season on Sunday with Bournemouth the visitors to the Etihad Stadium, kick-off 14:00 (UK).The Cherries show will...
Drive game suspended Friday night
Following the Upstate rain, Friday’s game between the Greenville Drive and Winston-Salem Dash has been suspended. The two competitors will now play a doubleheader on Saturday, with Game 1 set to begin at 4:30 PM. Game 1 will resume at 4:30 PM and go the full nine innings. Greenville will bat in the bottom of […]
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.
Pediatric neurologist Dr. John Gaitanis to lead NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Dr. Gaitanis is set to begin his role on August 23, 2026.
Meet the 21 new faculty members of the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business
At the beginning of the Fall semester, the University announced the addition of 21 faculty in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. Access
Area Events & Entertainment Community Calendar
Aug. 20 - Gazebo Nights at Normal Park - Opening act opens at 5 p.m., headliner Blindside plays at 6 p.m. Aug. 20 - Veterans Coffee & Conversation at the Eagles Club - begins at 10 a.m. Aug. 20 - …
Jill Lepore on why the artificial state is ‘doomed’
This week, Jonathan Freedland speaks to historian Jill Lepore about how this latest AI backlash could influence those all-important elections in November. Are we seeing the beginning of the end of the 'artificial state'?
Bay Area sports calendar, Aug. 21-23
Forward Gabby Williams and the Valkyries begin a five-city, 10-day road trip with a game in Chicago against the Sky on Friday at 4:30 p.m. (Ion)
Community Invited To Opening Reception For New Environmental Stewardship Exhibit At Bradbury Science Museum Aug. 25
A new exhibit on the Lab’s environmental stewardship opens Aug. 25 at the Bradbury Science Museum, 1450 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos. Photo Courtesy LANL LANL NEWS RELEASE Beginning Aug. 25,…
High School Football Scores: USA TODAY Sports Super 25
High school football is back as 22 states begin their seasons and 18 Super 25 teams take the field this weekend. Here are the latest football scores.
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Starting Pitchers for Series Against Yankees
The Toronto Blue Jays secured a series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday with a 5-1 win.They’ll have a quick turnaround, though, as they begin a weekend series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx on Friday and have already announced their probable starting pitchers via MLB.com.Blue Jays Announce Probable StartersFriday’s game […] The post Toronto Blue Jays Announce Starting Pitchers for Series Against Yankees appeared first on HEAVY.
Business U.S. 20 work in Freeport begins Aug. 24
FREEPORT – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, construction Business U.S. 20 (Galena Avenue) will...
Jennings emerges as early favorite to replace Leavitt at White House podium but process is just beginning
Scott Jennings has emerged as an early favorite for next White House press secretary, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN, though all stressed that the process is far from complete.
Packers’ Forgotten 338-Pound DL Suddenly Emerging With Starters
The Green Bay Packers kept Jonathan Ford around this offseason to compete for a depth role along their defensive front.Nevertheless, he’s beginning to make a case for something more.Ford, a 338-pound defensive tackle and former Packers seventh-round pick, has worked with Green Bay’s starting base defense during training camp.His recent surge has made him one […] The post Packers’ Forgotten 338-Pound DL Suddenly Emerging With Starters appeared first on HEAVY.
Marlins' Playoff Hopes Are Beginning to Fade
The Miami Marlins are running out of time if they hope to make their first playoff appearance since the memorable 2023 season.
The next battle over healthcare costs is happening in the states
Connecticut is moving beyond tracking healthcare spending and beginning to enforce cost-growth targets, a strategy that could influence how states address rising medical costs and healthcare affordability nationwide.
Clay Travis officially launches new venture Sport & State
Clay Travis has officially launched his new outlet after departing OutKick earlier this summer. On Wednesday, Travis filed his first column on Sport & State, the new sports, culture, and politics venture he will lead after 15 years building, growing, and eventually selling OutKick. Sport & State will feature an all-day lineup of live shows beginning…
Portion of US 64 Business in Knightdale closes for days-long road project
Beginning Wednesday, one lane of Knightdale Boulevard at Carolinian Avenue will be closed for a days-long improvement project.
Little League World Series bracket scores, schedules and times today
The Little League World Series begins Wednesday. Here is how to watch every game with live updates, scores and highlights
Following Andy’s Footsteps: Luke Petittte Begins Yankees Career In Tampa
Luke Pettitte, the son of former Yankees left-handed pitcher and five-time World Series champion Andy Pettitte, will begin his Yankees career in Low-A Tampa, according to MLB Pipeline and the Yankees transaction logs.The Yankees drafted the younger Pettitte in the eighth round (248th overall) out of Dallas Baptist University, a Division I program in Dallas, […] The post Following Andy’s Footsteps: Luke Petittte Begins Yankees Career In Tampa appeared first on HEAVY.
Wahab has narrow lead in race to replace Eric Swalwell in Congress
Regardless of who wins Tuesday’s race, Wahab and Hernandez are set to face off again in November in the race for a full term that begins in January.
Google begins rolling out Android’s controversial new sideloading flow
The new advanced flow for sideloading adds a 24-hour delay and extra warnings for apps from unverified developers.
New England Patriots 53-Man Roster Projection: 2026 Preseason
With weeks of training camp, a joint practice, and preseason game one in the books, we take another crack at projecting the New England Patriots’ 53-man roster to begin the 2026 season.
Overhauled fields, new science labs, moved admin offices — the latest on New Trier renovations
As New Trier High School prepares to begin the new school year, a number of multi-year construction projects at both of the district’s campuses are nearing completion. The School Board and community received an update on the projects from Deputy Superintendent Dr. Chris Johnson during the board’s meeting on Monday, Aug. 17, two days before […]
Pixel 11 Pre-Orders Begin Shipping
For those of you who jumped on those Pixel 11 pre-order deals, there's a good chance that your devices have shipped, right on time. With it being August 18 and launch date less than 48 hours away...
Plans for 54-bed mental health hospital in Exeter approved again
Cygnet Health Care was first granted permission for the project in 2018 but building did not begin.
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.
Antitrust attacks start to bite into Apple’s $100bn services business
Court rulings and new App Store rules are beginning to weigh on one of the iPhone maker’s profitable growth engines
Construction for new entertainment facility will close stretch of Baldwin County street beginning Monday
The construction is related to the new amphitheater.
Harrison small business begins cleanup after historic flooding, faces costly damage
After historic flooding last week, many businesses and homeowners along the Whitewater River are still cleaning up the damage left behind.
Press Release: Back to School Beat the Bugs
Beat the Back-to-School Bugs: Rowan County Public Health Encourages Families to Stay Healthy This School YearFor Immediate ReleaseSalisbury, NC - As the new school year begins, Rowan County
Bold record prediction for Florida football heading into 2026 season
The Athletic offers its predictions for the SEC and the Florida Gators before the 2026 college football season begins.
Reddit begins testing a new audio and video experience, similar to popular TikTok videos
Reddit is beginning to test video and audio versions of popular posts, allowing users to watch or listen to Reddit stories instead of just reading them.
Do Arsenal have the mentality to retain Premier League title?
Arsenal ended their long wait to win the Premier League again by securing the title last season. It means they begin this campaign as defending champions - something they have not done since the 2004-05 season. The Gunners are favourites to lift the trophy once more - but what does history tell us about how defending champions perform, and just how likely is it that Mikel Arteta's men can claim back-to-back Premier League titles?
St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Game Discussion Monday
The St. Louis Cardinals begin a brutal week where they’ll play 8 games in 7 days as they play a day/night doubleheader Monday in Cincinnati. The first game is scheduled to start at 12:40pm central time as the Reds will start RHP Rhett Lowder. Quinn Mathews makes the game 1 start for the Cardinals. Game […]
Pluto TV Bows 'Double Feature Fridays' Weekly Movie Promotion With 'Entertainment Tonight'
Pluto TV is rolling out a weekly classic movie promotion, “Double Feature Fridays,” with “Entertainment Tonight” beginning Aug 21. The free ad-supported streaming television (Fast) platform will pair a studio classic with a new indie title, streaming 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Each pairing is connected by shared talent, genre, or theme, and introduced through original … Continue reading "Pluto TV Bows ‘Double Feature Fridays’ Weekly Movie Promotion With ‘Entertainment Tonight’"
Beyond the Buzz: How AI Is Rebuilding the Entertainment Industry
Walk the halls of any major media conference and you’ll find one topic that dominates the conversation. Artificial intelligence. It surfaces in discussions about content discovery, advertising, programming, localization, customer engagement, metadata, audience measurement, marketing and production. Regardless of whether the conversation begins with FAST channels, subscription streaming, connected television or advertising technology, it almost … Continue reading "Beyond the Buzz: How AI Is Rebuilding the Entertainment Industry"
Can science museums help us talk about mental health?
Across the world, science museums are beginning to join conversations and develop work about mental health.
The extortion trial of Suffolk County Sheriff Tompkins begins next week. Here's what to know
Suffolk County Sheriff Steven Tompkins pleaded not guilty to extorting a top executive at a cannabis company. The trial is expected to begin Aug. 24 and last around two weeks
Morning sports: getting a head start on football season
High school football pratice begins this week; some teams worked hard through the summer.