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Self-Funded Candidates Face Setbacks Despite Million-Dollar Investments in U.S. Elections

Self-Funded Candidates Face Setbacks Despite Million-Dollar Investments in U.S. Elections

Wealthy candidates in the current U.S. election cycle are investing millions of their personal funds into their campaigns, yet many are experiencing losses. Dave Levinthal, senior editor at Washington Sun, highlights that self-funding is proving to be an insufficient replacement for genuine grassroots support. This trend is exemplified by David Trone's recent electoral defeats in Maryland, despite significant personal financial contributions to his campaigns. The phenomenon underscores a broader challenge for candidates who rely heavily on their own wealth rather than cultivating a broad base of community and volunteer engagement. The Washington Sun newsroom, a newly established entity, is actively covering these developments, providing insights into the financial dynamics of contemporary political campaigns.
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Intellia Therapeutics Seeks Regional Scientific Director for CRISPR Gene-Editing Programs in Mid-Atlantic

Intellia Therapeutics Seeks Regional Scientific Director for CRISPR Gene-Editing Programs in Mid-Atlantic

Intellia Therapeutics is actively recruiting a Regional Scientific Director (Associate Director level) for its Mid-Atlantic region, encompassing Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. This customer-facing medical role is crucial for establishing partnerships within the healthcare community to support Intellia’s CRISPR-based gene-editing programs, specifically nex-z and lonvo-z. The director will engage with Principal Investigators (PIs), Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and referring healthcare professionals to facilitate scientific exchange, medical education, and insight identification. Key responsibilities include educating KOLs on Intellia's CRISPR gene-editing platform, understanding patient journeys at key centers, and developing individualized scientific engagement plans. The role also involves providing scientific support for Phase 3 clinical trials, assisting with site activation and recruitment, and identify...
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Orioles vs. Blue Jays discussion

Orioles vs. Blue Jays discussion

The Orioles really need to win tonight, and also tomorrow and the next day.
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Representative April McClain Delaney Sells Service Corporation International Stock

Representative April McClain Delaney Sells Service Corporation International Stock

Representative April McClain Delaney, a Democrat representing Maryland's 6th Congressional District, recently sold shares of Service Corporation International (NYSE: SCI). A filing made public on September 9th, 2026, revealed that the Representative sold between $1,001 and $15,000 worth of Service Corporation International stock on August 4th. This transaction is part of a broader pattern of stock sales by McClain Delaney, which also included significant sales of shares in other companies such as Wabtec, Viking, Trimble, Transdigm Group, Tractor Supply, Middleby, Teledyne Technologies, STERIS, Somnigroup International, and Signet Jewelers, all executed on August 25th, 2026. Representative McClain Delaney began her term on January 3, 2025, and is currently running for re-election in the 2026 election.
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Ben Shelton makes first US Open final after outdueling Frances Tiafoe

Ben Shelton makes first US Open final after outdueling Frances Tiafoe

Ben Shelton is on to the US Open final after beating fellow American Frances Tiafoe. Shelton will face No. 1 Alexander Zverev on Sunday.
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Saval Foods Breaks Ground on New Columbia, Maryland Distribution Center, Creating 107 New Jobs

Saval Foods Breaks Ground on New Columbia, Maryland Distribution Center, Creating 107 New Jobs

Saval Foods Breaks Ground on New Columbia, Maryland Distribution Center, Creating 107 New Jobs
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The real Team USA: West Point’s golf team from ‘Class of 9/11’ answered a nation’s call

The real Team USA: West Point’s golf team from ‘Class of 9/11’ answered a nation’s call

The players who enrolled at West Point in 2001 chose Army for the chance to play Division I golf. They stayed for the chance to serve their country.
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Rugby-Rugby facing uphill battle for American attention

Rugby-Rugby facing uphill battle for American attention

By Frank Pingue Sept 11 (Reuters) - Rugby players may be muscular, broad-shouldered athletes built to be seen, yet some of the sport's biggest stars barely turned any heads as they walked around Baltimore, Maryland this week.
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Arlington County Faces 'Alien Harboring' Accusations Over Taxpayer-Funded Grants for Deported Immigrant Families

Arlington County Faces 'Alien Harboring' Accusations Over Taxpayer-Funded Grants for Deported Immigrant Families

Arlington County, Virginia, is under scrutiny for implementing a new policy that provides taxpayer-funded grants to families of undocumented immigrants whose primary earner has been detained or deported by ICE. The county plans to allocate $50,000, distributed through the 'social safety-net' ministry ArlingtonThrive, with individual grants of up to $2,000 per affected family to cover basic needs and utilities. This initiative follows a major ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia that resulted in 1,328 arrests of undocumented immigrants. Critics, including former acting ICE Director Jonathan Fahey, argue that this policy could violate 'alien harboring' statutes by encouraging or inducing undocumented individuals to remain in the country. Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz's comments about many affected families being 'unbanked' further fueled concerns, as this suggests the county is aware the funds may go to individuals without legal status. The plan was approved by the county board with a 4-0 vote, wi...
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Did Frances Tiafoe go to high school?

Did Frances Tiafoe go to high school?

Identified as a tennis prodigy young, US Open standout Frances Tiafoe didn't exactly have a traditional high school experience.
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California ranks among America's 10 happiest states, report finds

California ranks among America's 10 happiest states, report finds

California cracked WalletHub’s top 10 happiest states list, earning high marks for well-being, leisure time and overall quality of life.
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Maryland volleyball surges past Seton Hall in second consecutive sweep

Maryland volleyball surges past Seton Hall in second consecutive sweep

The relentless Terps improved as the game progressed, holding Seton Hall to 10 points in the final set.