The deadline has passed for active-duty transgender troops to voluntarily self-identify and leave the military, as mandated by a recent Department of Defense policy. Attention now turns to the involuntary separation process by the military. The policy, which required compliance by June 6 for voluntary separation, was issued after an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to … [Read more...] about Process of involuntary separation for active-duty transgender troops underway
2 hospitalized, including firefighter, after fire in Jessup
Two people, including a firefighter, were hospitalized after a Jessup fire Wednesday evening, according to a news release from Howard County. Firefighters responded to a two-story, mixed-use building at the 7900 block of Dorsey Run Road around 8 p.m. and found heavy fire at the front. The fire department provided care to a person with serious burn injuries, who was transported … [Read more...] about 2 hospitalized, including firefighter, after fire in Jessup
House will vote on Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
By KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving to cut about $9.4 billion in spending already approved by Congress as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk. The package to be voted on Thursday targets foreign aid programs and the … [Read more...] about House will vote on Trump’s request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
Garden Q&A: Why did my cucumber plants wilt?
Q: Last year, my cucumber plants kept wilting, no matter how moist the soil was. How can I help them fare better this year? A: You probably ran into bacterial wilt, a common disease that affects cucumbers and their muskmelon and summer squash relatives. It is transmitted by an insect (cucumber beetles) and is incurable once the disease symptoms appear. Both striped and … [Read more...] about Garden Q&A: Why did my cucumber plants wilt?
Jeff Beck is first to file name in Harford County Council race
The Harford County gubernatorial primary elections are three weeks away, and several people have added their names to the race for open seats. So far, one incumbent for the Harford County Council has listed their re-election: Jacob Bennett for District F. Nolanda Robert, District A incumbent, has yet to add her name to the race, but she has two competitors, one of whom is … [Read more...] about Jeff Beck is first to file name in Harford County Council race