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08/08/2025

Americans get more than half their diet from ultra-processed foods, CDC confirms

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, or energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.

08/08/2025

Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board

President Donald Trump said Thursday he will nominate a top economic adviser to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors for four months in a temporary position.

08/08/2025

There will be plenty of sunshine with high temperatures in the low to mid-80s this afternoon. The weekend will be beautiful with sunshine and seasonal temperatures.

08/08/2025

Storm activity expected to stay above normal through the rest of hurricane season, NOAA forecast says

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's updated Atlantic outlook for the rest of the season forecasts tropical weather activity is on track to stay above normal. Here's why.

08/08/2025

What comes next after gunman was subdued in Georgia Army base shooting?

Scripps News speaks with Chris Swecker, a former FBI assistant director, about how the military will handle the case of a gunman who was subdued Wednesday in a shooting on an Army base.

08/08/2025

OpenAI launches GPT-5, a potential barometer for whether AI hype is justified

OpenAI on Thursday released the fifth generation of the artificial intelligence technology that powers ChatGPT, as AI is getting more closely scrutinized for what it can and should do.

08/08/2025

Baltimore City Council's proposed housing bills aim to increase affordable options, but some neighborhoods worry about impacts on homeownership and parking availability.

08/08/2025

Several years ago Baltimore City when confronting the Big Pharma companies that bore responsibility for the opioid epidemic.

In June, Judge Fletcher-Hill proposed granting only a fraction of the $266 million awarded by a jury to the city against Americsourcebergen and McKesson at just under $52 million.

08/08/2025

Toyota anticipates a $9.5 billion hit from new U.S. tariffs as President Trump imposes a 15% tax on Japanese imports, affecting the automotive industry.

08/08/2025

Sen. Cornyn seeks FBI aid in tracking down lawmakers who fled to Illinois, opposing a GOP proposal to redraw congressional maps.

08/07/2025

After posting career highs with 10 sacks and 9 tackles for loss last season, the fourth-year linebacker has transformed his body and raised expectations for Baltimore's already formidable defense.

08/07/2025

The Bethany Beach Police Department are searching for a man who allegedly removed over $2,000 from several arcade games.