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Apr 28 2026CRIME

Mall Safety and Store Closures: A Growing Concern in Towson

The weekend saw a scary carjacking near Macy’s at the Towson Town Center. Two men with guns took a victim’s car in the parking garage around 3:30 p. m. Police found the suspects and are preparing to arrest them. The mall is already losing many stores. Banana Republic, Louis Vuitton, Apple Store and

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Apr 28 2026LIFESTYLE

Outdoor dining returns to York’s George Street in 2026

York’s George Street will buzz with life again next year as outdoor dining makes a comeback. Starting May 2 and running till Halloween on October 31, Restaurant Row will host sidewalk tables every Saturday. Hours stretch from 4:30 p. m. to 10 p. m. , giving visitors a long evening under the sky. Se

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Earbuds might soon track your running style better than watches

Most runners use earbuds to listen to music or podcasts, not to study their movement. But what if those tiny devices could also measure how you run? Researchers tested this idea by equipping earbuds with motion sensors. They asked 30 runners—men and women—to jog on treadmills and solid platforms whi

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Apr 28 2026CELEBRITIES

Bowie’s 1976 border trouble and the music world’s pushback against hate

In 1976, David Bowie got pulled into a bizarre border drama while riding a train near Russia and Poland. Authorities stopped him, searched his belongings, and found items linked to Nazi symbols. He was held briefly and let go without extra trouble, but the moment quickly became part of his wild 1970

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Governor’s first months under the spotlight in a free online chat

New Jersey’s governor will step into a virtual spotlight next month for an hour-long Q&A that everyone can watch. Instead of a typical press release or dry announcement, this event turns the spotlight on how the first-term leader plans to balance the state’s money problems. The big questions aren’t

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

PSG’s Midfield Puzzle Before Bayern Showdown

Paris Saint-Germain have booked their spot in the Champions League semifinals but now face their toughest challenge yet—Bayern Munich. While PSG have dominated French football, their grip on Ligue 1 is slipping, with Lens closing the gap. A draw in their next meeting could shake up the title race, g

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Apr 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

Back to the Water Fest: Hobart's park fun with a green twist

Hobart’s Water Fest made a comeback after skipping a few years, landing at Robinson Lake Park on a crisp morning. The festival used to be a big deal before 2020, but it took a break thanks to the pandemic. This year, the city hoped to bring families together to enjoy nature while learning about prot

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Apr 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

A Bright New Projector That Adapts to Your Space

A company just released a projector that promises to make big-screen viewing easier than ever. The device uses three lasers to shine up to 5, 800 lumens, which means it can still show clear pictures even in rooms with lots of light. Unlike older projectors that struggle when moved or tilted, this on

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Apr 28 2026SCIENCE

New way to fight gum disease by tweaking immune cells

Gum disease attacks the gums and the bone that holds teeth in place. The body’s defense cells called macrophages shift to a bad state that keeps damage going. Scientists looked for a simple tool that could flip these cells back to a repair state. They picked polydopamine, a natural coating that many

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Apr 28 2026ENVIRONMENT

When the Weather Turns Mean, the Real Survival Tool Isn’t a Bag

Early one March morning in Hawaii, a dog’s sharp bark cut through the dark—sirens followed seconds later. Outside, cars streamed toward the high school parking lot, the town’s designated escape zone. Neighbors’ phones buzzed with alerts: a river had climbed higher than a three-story building, and a

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