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Bill Gates To Donate Nearly All His Wealth In 20 Years: 'Too Many Urgent Problems To Solve' Bill Gates To Donate Nearly All His Wealth In 20 Years: 'Too Many Urgent Problems To Solve'
Bill Gates To Donate Nearly All His Wealth In 20 Years: 'Too Many Urgent Problems To Solve' Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said he'll give away virtually all of his fortune and permanently close his foundation by the end of 2045. Gates announced his massive philanthropy plans in a blog post on his website on Thursday, May 8. The billionaire also said the third-largest charitable foundation in the world will be shuttered on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2045. The Seattle businessman said he'll donate more than $100 billion over the next 20 years in what he calls the "last chapter" of his career. The Gates Foundation was created in 2000 by Gates and his ex-wife Melinda Gates French. …

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Here's Where MD Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why Here's Where MD Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why
Here's Where MD Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why A newly released report has ranked all 50 states in the United States from top to bottom based on a variety of factors, providing insight into the best states to live in. Utah has been recognized as No. 1 in the U.S. News Best States rankings for the third consecutive year. However, the report encompasses a broader scope, highlighting various states that also excel in several key areas. Historically, Utah was often associated with three main attributes: the film Footloose,’ green Jell-O, and a youthful workforce. Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Provo-based Utah Valley Chamber of Comm…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Portnoy Sends 'Morons' To Tour Auschwitz After Antisemitic Incident At Barstool Philly Bar Portnoy Sends 'Morons' To Tour Auschwitz After Antisemitic Incident At Barstool Philly Bar
Portnoy Sends 'Morons' To Tour Auschwitz After Antisemitic Incident At Barstool Philly Bar Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he’s turning an antisemitic incident at a Barstool-affiliated bar in Philadelphia into a teaching moment by sending the two young people responsible to tour Auschwitz. In an "emergency press conference" on Instagram Sunday, May 4, Portnoy described how a sign that read “F— the Jews” was ordered with bottle service at the Sanson Street Bar in Center City. The incident, Portnoy said, left him furious. “Two hours ago you literally could’ve cooked an egg on my head that’s how much steam and heat were coming out of my ears,” Portnoy said, noting that he…

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by Cecilia Levine
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MD's Foster Care System Ranked Outside US Top 10, New Study Says: Here's Why MD's Foster Care System Ranked Outside US Top 10, New Study Says: Here's Why
MD's Foster Care System Ranked Outside US Top 10, New Study Says: Here's Why Northeast and mid-Atlantic states showed wide disparities in foster care quality, with some ranking among the nation's best and others falling behind, according to a new study. SmileHub released its 2025 list of States With the Best Foster Care Systems on Tuesday, April 29. The study analyzed every state using 19 key foster care metrics, from adoption timelines and high school graduation rates to monthly stipends. The ranking used a weighted scoring system across three categories: foster youth baselines, community environment and support systems, and legal support. …

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Maryland AG Brown Fights Trump Over Elimination Of Key AmeriCorps Services Maryland AG Brown Fights Trump Over Elimination Of Key AmeriCorps Services
Maryland AG Brown Fights Trump Over Elimination Of Key AmeriCorps Services Thousands of Marylanders could lose access to education, housing, environmental programs, and senior services after the Trump administration abruptly gutted AmeriCorps, Attorney General Anthony Brown said Tuesday. On Tuesday, April 29, Brown announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to dismantle AmeriCorps — a move that wiped out more than $12 million in Maryland-based programs overnight. “This is a direct attack on the communities that rely on national service to survive and thrive,” Brown said in a statement. “In Maryland alone, programs that educate children,…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Saved by the Bell: Quaker Prep School In Maryland Will Stay Open In Surprise Move Saved by the Bell: Quaker Prep School In Maryland Will Stay Open In Surprise Move
Saved by the Bell: Quaker Prep School In Maryland Will Stay Open In Surprise Move In a stunning twist that has left the community buzzing, Sandy Spring Friends School (SSFS) in Maryland is not closing after all. Just weeks after blindsiding families with the bombshell news that it would shut its doors after the 2025 school year, SSFS has officially reversed course — and it’s thanks to an outpouring of last-minute financial support and good old-fashioned community grit. In an urgent message sent Tuesday, April 23, the Board of Trustees announced that “a path forward” has been secured thanks to “substantial and meaningful funding guarantees” from a newly formed Coalition o…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Popular Sauce Brand Responds To Education Secretary Linda McMahon's AI Gaffe Popular Sauce Brand Responds To Education Secretary Linda McMahon's AI Gaffe
Popular Sauce Brand Responds To Education Secretary Linda McMahon's AI Gaffe A popular bottled sauce brand is sizzling after US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon mistakenly referred to AI (short for Artificial Intelligence) as "A1." McMahon made the blunder repeatedly when speaking at an annual gathering of education and learning leaders, the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit, in San Diego last week. "Kids are sponges," McMahon said at one point. "They just absorb everything. “It wasn’t all that long ago that it was, ‘We’re going to have internet in our schools!’” McMahon said. “Whoop! Now let’s see A1” — pronouncing it 'A-One' instead of 'A-Eye' — “and how can…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
Quaker Prep School In Maryland To Shut Down After 2024–25 School Year, Officials Say Quaker Prep School In Maryland To Shut Down After 2024–25 School Year, Officials Say
Quaker Prep School In Maryland To Shut Down After 2024–25 School Year, Officials Say Sandy Spring Friends School will close for good following the 2024–2025 academic year due to what officials described as an “untenable financial position,” the school’s Board of Trustees announced Monday. In a message sent to parents, students, staff, and alumni, board members said they made the “extremely difficult but necessary determination” to shut down the historic Quaker school after efforts to stabilize enrollment and fundraising fell short. “Regrettably, despite an immense effort to shore up the school’s financial foundation, we simply do not have the financial wherewithal to meet o…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Gun That Fired In Maryland Elementary School May Belong To Visiting Relative: Sheriff Gun That Fired In Maryland Elementary School May Belong To Visiting Relative: Sheriff
Gun That Fired In Maryland Elementary School May Belong To Visiting Relative: Sheriff A 9-year-old student accidentally fired a gun inside a Maryland elementary school classroom on Thursday morning, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. It happened around 10:24 a.m. at Billingsley Elementary School, where the student reached into their backpack during class to grab a paper, authorities said.  The book bag was on the student’s lap at the time when the gun discharged. No one was hurt. A teacher and a nearby school resource officer rushed to the student and recovered the loaded gun from inside the bag. Investigators said it is not yet clear who owns the gun or …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
The Untold Story Of Milton Hershey Revealed In True Chocolate Tale 'HERSHEY' Movie The Untold Story Of Milton Hershey Revealed In True Chocolate Tale 'HERSHEY' Movie
The Untold Story Of Milton Hershey Revealed In True Chocolate Tale 'Hershey' Movie A sweeping new movie will pull back the foil on the true story behind America’s most iconic chocolate bar, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts announced on Tuesday, April 8. "HERSHEY," starring Finn Wittrock ("American Horror Story") and Alexandra Daddario ("The White Lotus"), will bring to life the love, heartbreak, and grit of Milton and Catherine Hershey, whose vision changed millions of lives — not just with candy, but with compassion. Filming begins in May 2025 across Pennsylvania, with a nationwide release planned for 2026 to coincide with America's 250th birthday. Directed by Mark W…

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by Jillian Pikora
News
Dealer Who Sold Fentanyl-Laced ‘Perc’ To Maryland Teen Gets Prison Time In Overdose Death Dealer Who Sold Fentanyl-Laced ‘Perc’ To Maryland Teen Gets Prison Time In Overdose Death
Dealer Who Sold Fentanyl-Laced ‘Perc’ To Maryland Teen Gets Prison Time In Overdose Death A Maryland man will serve prison time for selling the pill that led to a teen’s death, authorities announced. Cesar Alexander Lopez, 26, of Hyattsville, was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday, April 7, in Montgomery County Circuit Court, where he pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter for the death of 17-year-old Aiden Vining, according to State’s Attorney John McCarthy. Lopez received a 10-year sentence with all but five years suspended. He will also be on supervised probation for five years after his release. Prosecutors say Vining was found unresponsive in his Montgomery Co…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Ali Velshi To Headline Powerful Conversation On America's Future, Here's How To Attend Ali Velshi To Headline Powerful Conversation On America's Future, Here's How To Attend
Ali Velshi To Headline Powerful Conversation On America's Future, Here's How To Attend Two of the nation's most celebrated journalists are joining forces to tackle America’s political divide — and they’re doing it live in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, according to a news release on Monday, April 7. MSNBC anchor Ali Velshi and Philadelphia broadcasting legend Pat Ciarrocchi will headline an evening of powerful conversation at Rosemont College in Bryn Mawr on Monday, May 19, organizers announced. The event, America, The Media & Small Acts of Courage, is the signature fundraiser for Main Line School Night, a nonprofit that has fueled lifelong learning in the Philadelphia suburbs …

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by Jillian Pikora