Donald Trump is expanding his military intimidation campaigns against his enemies, foreign and domestic. Trump’s decision to destroy a purported drug boat from Venezuela, in international waters, is the latest escalation from a president who spent years conning his followers into believing he hates neocons and values “peace,” and is …
Read More »Ravens Release Kicker Justin Tucker After Massage Therapists Allegations
The Baltimore Ravens announced Monday that they are releasing kicker Justin Tucker from the team. The news arrives after multiple massage therapists accused Tucker of sexually inappropriate behaviorin a report published by The Baltimore Banner months prior. Executive Vice President and General Manager Eric DeCosta addressed the release in a …
Read More »Baltimore Is Fighting the Right-Wing Takeover of Its Iconic Newspaper
Although Elon Musk’s quixotic purchase of Twitter, which he redubbed X, seems to have played a significant role in giving him full and unfettered access to the gears of government, one right-wing rich guy’s purchase of a media company did not result in his desired electoral outcome last year. Putative …
Read More »FBI Launches Criminal Investigation Into Baltimore Bridge Collapse
The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the container ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month, causing it to collapse and killing six members of a roadwork crew. As The Washington Post reports, numerous federal agents were seen boarding the cargo ship Dali …
Read More »Cargo Giant in Baltimore Bridge Collapse Silenced Whistleblowers: Report
On March 26, before the sun rose above the Patapsco River, a container ship named Dali that was en route to Colombo, Sri Lanka, crashed into a support pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The collision triggered the collapse of the 1.6 mile long structure, sending huge …
Read More »Two Bodies Recovered in Baltimore Bridge Collapse as Investigation Continues
Divers recovered the bodies of two people inside a submerged red pickup in the Patapsco River, a day after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed, the Washington Post reported. Officials identified themenas 35-year-old Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, who was from Mexico and lived in Baltimore; and 26-year-old Dorlian Ronial …
Read More »John Wells' Nimble Raps Resurrect His Father
This is going to seem like an article about John Wells’ dad. It’s not, exactly, though the Baltimore rapper would probably be content if it was. While his recent album, The Apprehension of John Wells, is self-titled, it’s deeply indebted to his father, Richard Thomas Scible, known better as Rick …
Read More »Baltimore Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Adnan Syed
Baltimore prosecutors have dropped their charges against Adnan Syed, subject of the hit 2014 podcast Serial, who was in prison for 23 years for the murder of his high school ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee. His conviction was vacated last month, and prosecutors have said they will not pursue another trial. …
Read More »Natalie Portman Series Halted in Baltimore After Locals Threatened to 'Shoot Someone' Unless They Were Paid $50K
Filming for an Apple TV+ limited series starring Natalie Portman was temporarily halted over the weekend after two men threatened to shoot a member of the production unless they were paid $50,000, according to Baltimore police. The cast and crew of Lady in the Lake, based on the book of …
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