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Claude AI app logo on smartphone (Depositphotos)
Aug 4, 2026

Empowering employees to use AI requires leadership, not technological expertise, experts say

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the workplace, but for many organizations, the biggest challenge isn't adopting the technology but preparing employees to use it.

A general view of a Baltimore Ravens helmet against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. (Denny Medley/Imagn Images)
Aug 4, 2026

Ravens, Under Armour outfit more than 4,200 local youth athletes

The Baltimore Ravens and Under Armour are helping thousands of young athletes prepare for another season through an equipment and apparel grant distributed across Maryland and Delaware.

A sample of germanium (Ge) is displayed at the Laboratory of Physics and Material studies (LPEM) in Paris on June 23, 2025. (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier)
Aug 4, 2026

MD-based Lockheed seeks US mineral supplies after Trump supply-chain push, sources say

Maryland-based Lockheed Martin is in talks to buy supplies of two critical minerals from U.S. mines, two sources said.

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Aug 4, 2026

Small business accelerator program launched in Frederick

M&T Bank has launched a free, 10-week program that will offer helpful resources and tools for business owners in the Frederick area. 

Judges across the U.S. are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to draft rulings and prepare for hearings, according to a Northwestern University study. (Depositphotos)
Aug 3, 2026

Successful AI integration should start with identifying business needs

John Loury and Amanda Orson emphasize identifying business needs and data quality as keys to successful AI integration in operations.

Shipping containers are stacked at a terminal at the port of Los Angeles in Long Beach, California, March 10, 2026. (REUTERS/Caroline Brehman/File Photo)
Aug 3, 2026

MD, states sue to challenge Trump’s latest tariffs

A group of 25 states, including Maryland, sued the Trump administration, over its latest round of tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners.

A Marriott hotel is seen in Vienna, Austria, on April 9, 2018. (REUTERS/Heinz-Peter Bader/File Photo)
Aug 3, 2026

MD-based Marriott forecasts quarterly profit below estimates as Middle East revenue slumps

Bethesda-based Marriott International forecast third-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations as softer demand in the Middle East hurt hotel room revenue.

A man looks at a Patriot Advanced Capability (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) model by Lockheed Martin at an international military fair in Kielce, Poland, September 7, 2017. (REUTERS/Kacper Pempel/File Photo)
Aug 3, 2026

MD-based Lockheed Martin to boost Patriot and THAAD missile parts production

The U.S. signed a more than $3 billion deal with Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to ramp up production of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missile parts.

Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman delivers remarks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of her office's Rockville branch. (Office of the Comptroller of Maryland)
Aug 3, 2026

MD comptroller opens Montgomery County office

The Comptroller of Maryland’s newest branch office has opened in Rockville as county and state leaders held a ribbon cutting to celebrate. 

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Jul 31, 2026

Strong governance critical for businesses adopting AI tools

Attorneys emphasize strong governance, clear policies and human oversight as critical for businesses adopting AI tools to manage risks and legal responsibilities.

Lettuce is displayed for sale at a grocery store in Washington on July 24, 2026. (REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo)
Jul 30, 2026

Diners avoid restaurants as cyclosporiasis fears cut lettuce sales

U.S. consumers are steering clear of some restaurant chains and buying less lettuce in grocery stores.

File photo of Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. (Maximilian Franz/The Daily Record)
Jul 30, 2026

Churchill Downs planning to sell Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack

The owner of Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack is preparing to put the Eastern Shore entertainment facility and seven other gambling properties up for sale.