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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.

Horses on the track at Laurel Park, where the Preakness was run in 2026. (Photo by Joe Andrucyk/Patrick Siebert/Office of the Governor)
Jul 31, 2026

MD finalizes deal to buy rights to Preakness rights for $85M

Maryland got deeper into the horse racing business Thursday, announcing it has finalized its purchase of the rights to the Preakness Stakes and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for $85 million.

Wooden judges gavel and laptop on the brown wooden background by Depositphotos
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.

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.

New Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh holds a news conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), at the U.S. Federal Reserve in Washington on June 17, 2026. (REUTERS/Eric Lee/File Photo)
Jul 29, 2026

Fed holds rates steady; three policymakers dissent in favor of hike

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, drawing dissents from three members of the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee.

Gabriel Perez adjusts the teleprompter before President Donald Trump delivers remarks regarding the Administration's National Security Strategy at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington on Dec. 18, 2017. (REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo)
Jul 16, 2026

Trump’s teleprompter operator under CFTC probe over potential insider trading

President Donald Trump's longtime teleprompter operator is under investigation by federal regulators over potential insider trading on prediction market platform Kalshi.

The Apple logo is seen during the preview of the redesigned and reimagined Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York on Sept. 19, 2019. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo)
Jul 13, 2026

Apple sues OpenAI, two former employees for trade secrets theft

Apple sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-owner's foray into consumer hardware.

AstraZeneca Frederick Manufacturing Center (courtesy photo)
Jul 9, 2026

AstraZeneca employee in MD accused of insider trading

An employee of the pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is accused of insider trading after allegedly buying stock in a company shortly before it was acquired by his employer.

McCormick & Company Inc. (File photo/McCormick & Co.)
Jul 7, 2026

Mega-deals fuel record M&A as boards dream big on takeovers

A surge in $10-billion-plus "mega-deals" drove global M&A to record levels in the first half of 2026, LSEG data shows.

Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli up defeats Gosger (9) with Irad Ortiz Jr. up to win the running of the 150th Preakness stakes in Baltimore on May 17, 2025. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images via USA TODAY Network)
Jun 18, 2026

MD intends to pay at least $85M for Preakness intellectual property

Maryland plans to acquire intellectual property rights of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan by matching Churchill Downs' $85 million offer.

Unveiling of the new F-35 during a rollout ceremony of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Finland at the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics facility in Fort Worth, Texas, December 16, 2025. (REUTERS/Jeremy Lock/File Photo)
Jun 17, 2026

GM, MD-based Lockheed to collaborate on defense projects

General Motors and Maryland-based defense company Lockheed Martin are collaborating on projects to strengthen the U.S. manufacturing and defense industrial base.

A view of a Pizza Hut store in London on Dec. 30, 2024. (REUTERS/Mina Kim/File Photo)
Jun 16, 2026

Yum Brands to sell struggling Pizza Hut for $2.7B after prolonged demand slump

Yum Brands said it would sell Pizza Hut for $2.7 billion, as it struggles with stiff competition in the fast-food market and cautious consumer spending.