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A bottle of Johnson & Johnson baby powder is seen in a photo illustration taken in New York on Feb. 24, 2016. (REUTERS/Mike Segar/Illustration/File Photo)
Jul 28, 2026

J&J reaches sweeping talc deal that could end decade of litigation

Johnson & Johnson said it would pay an estimated $5.5 billion to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby powder and other talc products cause ovarian cancer.

Toy figures of people are seen in front of the displayed Peacock logo, in this illustration taken January 20, 2022. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Jul 27, 2026

NBCUniversal strikes a deal to offer Peacock to YouTube Premium subscribers

NBCUniversal will bring Peacock streaming service to YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S., expanding access to original shows and live sports starting 2027.

Ekiben's location in Hampden. The local Asian fusion favorite has three locations in Baltimore and just opened a fourth location in Frederick.
Jul 24, 2026

Baltimore’s Ekiben sued over copyright to ‘Space Jam’ theme

The music publisher that owns the rights to the “Space Jam” theme sued Baltimore Asian fusion staple Ekiben over an Instagram post.

Match Made Stores, a women’s clothing boutique based in Baltimore, plan to open a pop-up location at Hunt Valley Towne Centre in August. (Match Made Stores)
Jul 24, 2026

Pop-up store to open in Hunt Valley area in August

Match Made Stores, a women’s clothing boutique based in Baltimore, plan to open a pop-up location at Hunt Valley Towne Centre in August.

Lindt chocolate is seen in their store at the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Central Valley, New York, U.S., February 15, 2022. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo)
Jul 23, 2026

Chocolate maker Lindt misleads consumers about child labor, lawsuit claims

 Lindt has been sued in a U.S. court over its alleged use of child labor in Ghana and Ivory Coast, even as the Swiss chocolate maker touts its commitment to responsibly sourcing ingredients.

Signage is seen at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) headquarters in Washington on May 14, 2021. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly)
Jul 23, 2026

Trump’s consumer finance watchdog pick pledges ‘open mind’ on plans to fire most of the agency’s workforce

Brian Johnson, Trump's pick for CFPB director, pledges open mind on firing plans and suggests changes to agency's legal structure in Washington.

Hanover-based Ciena Corp. plans to relocate its corporate offices to 8150 Maple Lawn Blvd. (St. John Properties Inc.)
Jul 23, 2026

MD-based Ciena relocating from Anne Arundel to Howard

Ciena Corp. plans to relocate its corporate offices to an upscale Howard County development, St. John Properties Inc. announced. 

Through a new partnership, MarketWise's brand will appear on USA Field Hockey's uniforms. (Courtesy of USA Field Hockey)
Jul 23, 2026

Baltimore company strikes partnership with USA Field Hockey

MarketWise Inc., a digital subscription platform, announced a partnership with USA Field Hockey resulting in more brand exposure.

Signage is seen at the United States Department of Labor headquarters in Washington, D.C., August 29, 2020. (REUTERS/Andrew Kelly)
Jul 22, 2026

900 jobs gained by MD in June, estimates show

According to employment estimates released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm employment in Maryland rose by 900 jobs in June, the state’s department of labor announced.

The Utz factory and headquarters at 900 High St. in Hanover, Pa., Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (USA TODAY Network)
Jul 22, 2026

Utz to return to private ownership in $2.9B deal

Utz, Hanover's iconic snack food company, is returning to private ownership following a nearly $3 billion partnership with a European snack manufacturer.

In restoring this nationally significant 33,000-square-feet building and making it the new entrance to the museum, the museum will reconfigure its campus flow to face southwest Baltimore. Along with the new entrance, renovations will include the creation of community accessible spaces including an open space amphitheater for community gatherings, a street-facing café, an innovation hall, and state-of-the-art education space. (Photo courtesy of Bank of America)
Jul 21, 2026

Baltimore’s B&O Railroad Museum renamed

The B&O Railroad Museum, known as the birthplace of American railroading, will become the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation.

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)
Jul 21, 2026

MD-based Lockheed to make cheaper Patriot interceptors

Lockheed Martin announced a lower-cost Patriot interceptor on Monday as U.S. and European governments seek more affordable ways to counter the mass missile and drone attacks that have become a defining feature of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.