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North Carolina defeated Maryland 16-6 in the NCAA women's lacrosse semifinal, powered by five-goal efforts from Chloe Humphrey and Addison Pattillo, advancing to the NCAA final against Northwestern or Johns Hopkins on Sunday.
President Trump urged the Justice Department to investigate an error in Maryland’s mail-in ballots for the upcoming primaries, publicly blaming Democratic Gov. Wes Moore; state officials said replacement ballots are being sent to voters affected by ballots mailed before May 14, and there is no evidence of widespread fraud, as Trump continues his push to tighten mail voting amid longstanding unfounded fraud claims.
Jeiron Barbosa rode Wickeddivine to a narrow win over Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard Freeze the Fire in an undercard at Laurel Park, signaling a quiet start to Preakness Day ahead of the 151st Preakness Stakes.
A Maryland school bus driver, Maurice Williams, won $5 million on a $5,000,000 LUXE scratch-off after cashing in a $50 prize, then headed to work; he discovered the win after scanning the ticket and plans to buy his mother a house and save the rest.
Democrats, furious after mid-decade redistricting losses, are planning aggressive map redraws in key states before 2028 and weighing moves to bypass independent safeguards and curb Supreme Court power, with Maryland eyed for a potential 2026 pickup; separately, lawmakers pressed Anthropic’s Claude Mythos on frontier AI’s cybersecurity risks and potential defensive uses, including broader access to protect critical infrastructure.
Maryland Democrats are reviving a push to redraw congressional maps after a Supreme Court ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act, arguing action is needed to counter GOP redistricting elsewhere. Gov. Wes Moore has withheld an endorsement of Senate President Bill Ferguson, who blocked previous attempts, and with the June primary looming, a midterm redraw seems unlikely; many acknowledge a 2028 redraw is more plausible, though pressure on Ferguson continues and some are considering constitutional or ballot moves to unlock future redistricting amid legal concerns.
A chilly start with patchy frost north and west of Baltimore, followed by a sunny day near 70°F; tomorrow brings rising temps with multiple lines of rain and thunderstorms, then a cooler Thursday before a ridge builds and heat returns for a summerlike weekend into next week.
Maryland health officials are monitoring two residents who may have been exposed to hantavirus during international travel tied to a cruise ship outbreak; the exposure occurred on a flight with a passenger from the ship, but the public risk remains very low and investigators are tracing contacts during the virus’s 4- to 42-day incubation period.
Two Maryland residents are being monitored for potential hantavirus exposure after flying with a passenger who had Andes virus linked to the M/V Hondius outbreak; public risk remains very low, and the exposure occurred on a flight, not the ship.
Maryland’s Office of People’s Counsel has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission challenging PJM Interconnection’s plan to charge the state about $2 billion for grid upgrades largely benefiting data centers, warning Maryland ratepayers could pay about $1.6 billion over the next decade (roughly $823M residential, $146M commercial, and $629M industrial). It argues the cost allocation is unfair and should be borne by the benefiting data centers or their operators under the ratepayer protection pledge.
Emergency department visits for tick bites have risen by more than 25% nationwide, with Maryland at the forefront as warmer weather expands tick habitats. Lyme disease remains the top threat, with tens of thousands of U.S. cases in 2023 and Maryland reporting over 2,400 cases in 2023 and more than 3,000 in 2024; ticks can also spread other diseases and alpha-gal syndrome. Health experts urge prevention—using EPA-approved repellents, wearing protective clothing, treating gear with permethrin, showering after outdoors, and performing tick checks—while noting there are no vaccines for most tick-borne illnesses, though a Lyme vaccine shows promise for the future.
Maryland becomes the first U.S. state to prohibit retailers and third-party services from using personal data to set higher prices in grocery stores. Gov. Wes Moore signed the law, which includes exemptions for loyalty programs and promotions and has critics warning of weak enforcement and loopholes. If successful, it could spur similar bills in other states, while federal action on surveillance pricing remains limited.
Maryland officials will not retain Kiewit Infrastructure Co. for the Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction after its second-phase cost proposal greatly exceeded the state’s estimates (about $4.3–$5.2 billion); Kiewit will complete Phase 1, a new contractor will be sought for Phase 2, and federal funding will cover the replacement cost.
Maryland canceled its Phase 2 contract with Kiewit for the Francis Scott Key Bridge after bids exceeded state estimates, forcing a rebid as costs balloon from about $1.8B to over $5B; Gov. Wes Moore defends a fast, safe rebuild while USDOT emphasizes taxpayer protections and oversight, with MDTA planning an industry forum to select a new contractor and Phase 1 work continuing.
Maryland has terminated its contract with Kiewit to design and build the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, citing cost projections that exceed state estimates. The state will seek a new builder in the open market, a move that could push the bridge’s opening beyond 2030. The project’s cost outlook has grown to roughly $4.3–$5.2 billion; officials say the gulf in negotiations made continuing with Kiewit impractical, though the company will complete certain already-committed work through year-end. Gov. Moore and Transportation Secretary Duffy framed the decision as prudent for taxpayers and competition. Kiewit has been paid over $700 million for design and early construction plus about $500 million for construction to date, with a timeline to hire a new builder to be set at an upcoming industry forum.