Howard County’s new Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot may be framed as compassionate policy, but it’s part of a troubling pattern that’s taking root across Maryland and the United States. Following Baltimore City’s 2024 launch of the Baltimore Young Families Success Fund, a $5.5 million program offering $1,000 per month to 200 young parents for two years, Howard County is now … [Read more...] about The pitfalls of universal basic income | EDITORIAL
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Orioles’ Samuel Basallo records 1st MLB hit, RBI after being robbed of homer
HOUSTON — Samuel Basallo’s power propelled him up the minor league ladder and prospect rankings. He’ll need to show it off just a bit more if he wants his first career home run. In the seventh inning of his MLB debut Sunday, Basallo appeared to smack his first career hit — a home run to right field — to extend the Orioles’ blowout over the Astros. But Houston right fielder … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Samuel Basallo records 1st MLB hit, RBI after being robbed of homer
Orioles’ young core explodes in 12-0 blowout win over Astros
HOUSTON — Three years ago, Baltimore fans dreamed of lineups like the Orioles put out Sunday. Eight of the Orioles’ nine players were homegrown and developed into top 100 prospects. That group — the Orioles’ young core that will determine whether the future is a success or not — combined to smack 11 hits and drive in 12 runs as Baltimore clobbered the Astros, 12-0, to win the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ young core explodes in 12-0 blowout win over Astros
Ravens’ division rival on brink of major blunder amid Trey Hendrickson fallout
The Baltimore Ravens are breathing a sigh of relief watching the Cincinnati Bengals saga with Trey Hendrickson unfold, and it just went from bad to worse. … [Read more...] about Ravens’ division rival on brink of major blunder amid Trey Hendrickson fallout
AFC Notes: Derrick Henry, Shedeur Sanders, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Browns Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said fifth-round QB Shedeur Sanders is considered day-to-day with an oblique strain, which is an injury that requires quarterbacks to be patient with. “Yeah, felt it early, I think warming up and then felt it throughout individual [drills], so took a look at it,” Stefanski said, via the team’s YouTube. “If it’s a right guard, you can play … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Derrick Henry, Shedeur Sanders, Browns, Ravens, Steelers