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In what political observers are calling a clear break from Maryland’s moderate Republican establishment, Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano chose former Gov. Bob Ehrlich — not former Gov. Larry Hogan — as the guest of honor at her re-election fundraiser in late October. Billed as Giordano’s annual Harvest Party, her event drew conservative activists from …

Giordano Sides with Ehrlich Over Hogan, Underscoring GOP Rift as Moore Widens Lead Read More »

Sales of expensive battery-powered cars like the Ford F-150 Lightning have stalled, forcing automakers to slow production and offer more affordable vehicles. Just a few years ago, Ford Motor thought it had a big hit on its hands with the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. But as of the end of September, Congress and President …

The Luxury Electric Vehicle Is in Trouble Read More »

Target wants its employees to spread some holiday cheer — whether they like it or not, according to a report. The Minneapolis-based retailer issued a new directive mandating in-store workers smile and make eye contact and either greet or wave to any shopper that comes within 10 feet, according to Bloomberg News. If a customer steps …

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Foreclosure filings climbed again in October, after sitting at historic lows in recent years, according to new data released Thursday. While the numbers are still small, the persistent rise in foreclosures may be a sign of cracks in the housing market. There were 36,766 U.S. properties with some type of foreclosure filing in October — …

New foreclosures jump 20% in October, a sign of more distress in the housing market Read More »

“We now have a plan to fix it and we’re really, really excited about doing that for the American people.” US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has revealed that her department has found that dead people have been receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), as well as people receiving the benefits twice. Speaking …

Over 5,000 DEAD PEOPLE get SNAP, half a MILLION get food aid twice under same name: Ag Sec Read More »

The OIG found that despite prior audits and corrective actions, some of the same issues persist, such as states continuing to make capitation payments to MCOs for enrollees who have passed away. new report from the Office of Inspector General within the Department of Health and Human Services shows multiple states made improper Medicaid payments to managed …

Latest Taxpayer Outrage: Dead people paid hundreds of millions in Medicaid and food stamps Read More »

Revenue growth is priority as organization bleeds billions of dollars The U.S. Postal Service on Friday requested permission from the Postal Regulatory Commission to raise parcel shipping rates next year as it looks for more revenue amid continuing financial struggles. The quasi-public company reported a $9 billion loss and a $2.8 billion adjusted operating loss for the …

US Postal Service plans parcel price hikes in January Read More »

Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano is pleased to announce the completion and activation of the new Verizon tower on the Westside, officially known as the Wicomico Cedar Hill Antenna. This long-awaited project marks a major milestone in strengthening communications and improving public safety for Westside residents. “This project has been two years in the making, …

Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano Announces Completion of New Verizon Tower on the Westside: Wicomico Cedar Hill Antenna Read More »

Democratic mayoral candidate Katie Wilson, a self-professed socialist, has unseated incumbent Democratic Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, multiple outlets projected eight days after polls closed. Wilson, an activist who has been widely compared to socialist Democratic New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, received 50.2 percent of votes compared to Harrell’s 49.5 percent, according to Decision Desk HQ on Wednesday. While Wilson was …

Socialist Wins Mayor’s Race After Ballot Dumps Over a Week After the Election Read More »