Stories from United States

A new childcare proposal includes longer operating hours and year-round preschool access. The plan aims to provide assistance to families earning up to $153,000 annually for a family of four. Additional components of the plan include more school-based health services.

The Environmental Protection Agency is set to dismantle the Office of Research and Development, which serves as the agency's scientific arm. The office employs 1,500 people tasked with identifying environmental threats and scanning future risks.

EPA departments are being drastically reduced or eliminated under the leadership of EPA head Lee Zeldin. Efforts to address climate change and reduce pollution are being decreased according to the report. President Trump has described Zeldin as a "secret weapon." President Trump has appointed Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Multiple lawsuits are currently being filed regarding this rescission. The case will likely proceed through the court system toward the Supreme Court.

Former Baltimore City police officer Bobby Berger is running as a Republican candidate for a Maryland state delegate position. Berger reportedly hosted a minstrel show fundraiser for officers involved in a specific case.

A psychologist has determined that the man who shot Investigator St. Andrew Britt is not criminally responsible. The shooting occurred in a parking lot in Baltimore County.

Faculty and AFSCME union members held a protest on campus demanding fair compensation and improved working conditions. AFSCME local 1870 president Nina Koneski stated that the group has negotiated in good faith for more than two years.

An 18-year-old Loyola University freshman has pleaded not guilty to charges involving a shooting that resulted in a death. The student is accused of shooting and killing the victim. Gorman's father requested that the case not be politicized. The defense for Jose Medina, who is alleged to have entered the country illegally, stated that Medina suffered brain damage.

Buy now, pay later provider Sezzle is investigating the expansion of its services into deposit accounts. The company aims to develop a comprehensive 'super app' for its users.

Singer Chris Brown has requested a Los Angeles court to prevent any mention of a 2009 assault against Rihanna during an upcoming civil trial. The new trial is scheduled for June.

The War Department has committed almost $1 billion to the Guam defense system. Officials stated they are investing to ensure Guam is part of the theater umbrella. The budget also aims to address unique location needs in Guam, Hawaii, and parts of Europe.