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Montgomery County Revises Gun Laws Amid Legal Challenges

Montgomery County Revises Gun Laws Amid Legal Challenges

Montgomery County has enacted a new bill revising its gun regulations, focusing on ghost guns and firearm possession in public areas. This legislative action follows a 2021 lawsuit challenging the county's gun restrictions. The revisions do not introduce new requirements but update existing laws in response to a Maryland Supreme Court decision. The law maintains a ban on carrying firearms within 100 yards of sensitive public places, with exceptions for those with valid permits or locked firearms. The bill also clarifies the regulation of ghost guns under state law. Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich emphasized the county's commitment to reducing gun violence. However, Maryland Shall Issue, a gun rights group, plans to sue, arguing the law restricts legal gun permit holders excessively.
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DOJ Withdraws Appeal in Post Office Firearms Ban Case, Impacting Second Amendment Rights

DOJ Withdraws Appeal in Post Office Firearms Ban Case, Impacting Second Amendment Rights

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has withdrawn its appeal of a federal court decision that enjoined the enforcement of a federal ban on carrying firearms at U.S. Post Office facilities. This decision marks a significant shift in the Trump administration's approach to Second Amendment rights, aligning with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. The court had previously ruled that the government failed to establish a historical tradition supporting a broad prohibition on carrying firearms at ordinary post offices. The DOJ's withdrawal reflects a broader trend within the administration to reevaluate longstanding firearm restrictions under constitutional scrutiny.
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Will Ohio see 2026 solar eclipse? Yes, but not everyone gets a view

Will Ohio see 2026 solar eclipse? Yes, but not everyone gets a view

A solar eclipse will appear in our skies soon. Will Ohio be able to see it? Here's which cities will be able to see it and when.
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Dylan Beavers walks off Orioles in 3-2 win over Braves

Dylan Beavers walks off Orioles in 3-2 win over Braves

Brandon Young pitched 6.1 strong innings before Beavers’s game-winning hit
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New Jersey Enacts Law to Ban Surveillance Pricing, Protecting Consumer Privacy

New Jersey Enacts Law to Ban Surveillance Pricing, Protecting Consumer Privacy

Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey has signed the Fair Price Protection Act, which prohibits businesses from using personal data to charge different prices for identical products. This makes New Jersey the third state to ban surveillance pricing, following Maryland and Connecticut. The law aims to protect consumers from price discrimination based on data such as online activity and purchasing history. It also pauses the rollout of new electronic shelf labels for a year to study their impact.
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With size, physicality, Roman Hemby can make run at Raiders’ roster spot

With size, physicality, Roman Hemby can make run at Raiders’ roster spot

Undrafted rookie has decisiveness to excel in both zone and power schemes and has opportunity to land depth role
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U.S. Schools Reevaluate Technology Use Amid Concerns Over Student Performance

U.S. Schools Reevaluate Technology Use Amid Concerns Over Student Performance

Schools across the United States are reassessing their reliance on technology in classrooms following concerns that excessive screen time may negatively impact student learning and test scores. Institutions like McPherson Middle School in Kansas have begun limiting the use of school-issued laptops, such as Chromebooks, after observing that students were using them for non-educational activities. This shift comes as studies indicate that frequent in-class computer use correlates with lower math and science performance. Schools in states like North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and Michigan are also reconsidering their tech-first policies, opting for more traditional learning methods to improve educational outcomes.
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Patriots 2026 scouting report for TE Jeremiah Franklin

Patriots 2026 scouting report for TE Jeremiah Franklin

Previewing the Patriots tight end heading into his first NFL season.
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Jim Jarvis remains in starting lineup as Braves face off against Orioles

Jim Jarvis remains in starting lineup as Braves face off against Orioles

The rookie gets another shot after a rough game on Saturday.
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Best and worst places to rent: Where New York cities rank

Best and worst places to rent: Where New York cities rank

New York City ranks in the middle of a new study on the best and worst rental markets in the United States.
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Analysis-Family-owned companies have big appetites for US snack M&A

Analysis-Family-owned companies have big appetites for US snack M&A

By Abigail Summerville NEW YORK, July 28 (Reuters) - Family-owned food companies are stocking up on U.S. snack companies, which are warming to the idea of private backers - many of them overseas - that can help them weather the storm in the supermarket aisles.
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13 Unique U.S. Meals Highlight Local Culinary Traditions

13 Unique U.S. Meals Highlight Local Culinary Traditions

13 Unique U.S. Meals Highlight Local Culinary Traditions