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Harvard vs. Trump, round 1

The year is 2025, and the stage is set for a clash of unprecedented proportions — President Donald J. Trump vs. Harvard University.

Eye On Great Falls (April 2025)

As you drive around Great Falls, you’ll likely see some new businesses that are open, construction underway for other businesses, and a few "closed" signs, too.

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

The 11 Best Restaurants for Ambiance in the U.S.

Our readers voted these restaurants as best in class for ambiance, featuring everything from beachfront views to over-the-top luxury.

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

The Craic of the Round Ireland Race

Herb McCormick joins the crew of the Beneteau 44.7 Black Magic in this past summer's Round Ireland Race, one of the toughest distance races in existence.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

Rescue Me: Adopt Roman

In this edition of Rescue Me, meet Roman, an adoptable dog from the Humane Society of Ocean City who is very playful, and is looking for a home.

The Best Places to Visit in the USA, From Historic Landmarks to Epic Landscapes

No matter how finicky a traveler one might be, there’s a USA holiday destination to suit every sort of personality.

Fugitive With Nine Arrest Warrants in Four States Captured After Shoplifting in Ocean County

A man with outstanding arrest warrants in at least four states was taken into custody in Ocean County, authorities confirmed.

Cockroaches, seabirds and hope: how a Peruvian man survived 100 days lost at sea

The 61-year-old was found on the brink of death recently after being stranded at sea for nearly 100 days. An Ecuadorian ship spotted and picked him up about 624km from Peru's port city of Chimbote.

From ‘Parky McParkface’ to ‘Engardio’s Folly’: See over 2,000 names for the Great Highway park

S.F. Rec and Parks just got over 4,200 suggestions to rename the new park at the Great Highway. Some likely to win, others extremely not so.

Ready for vacay or spring break? See which Gulf Coast beaches allow alcohol in MS, AL, FL.

Not every sandy white beach with crystal clear water allows booze, and one city even bans alcohol one month of the year during spring break. Here's what you need to know.

OCPD investigating malicious destruction of property

OCEAN CITY, Md. – Ocean City Police are asking for the public’s help in a recent malicious destruction of property incident. We’re told the incident happened in the Downtown area on March 15th. Police are asking anyone who can identify the pictured persons of interest to contact PFC Dzurnak at mdzurnak@oceancitymd.

Jersey Shore rental community recalls horrible spring and summer 2020, fall bounceback

On March 9, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, and on March 16, strict limits shut down gyms, movie theaters and other businesses. Restaurants moved to delivery and takeout, and some began to look to outside seating as a way to keep customers coming.

Will NJ's drought lead to summer water restrictions? Memorial Day deadline warning

New Jersey officials want residents to be conservative about lawn and garden irrigation as drinking water supplies remain lower than normal.

Newcastle Bridges Language Gaps for Beach Safety

A rise in beach rescues among non-English speaking residents and visitors has prompted City of Newcastle to provide translations of vital water safety

Ocean Race Set to Return to Auckland

The Ocean Race will return to the City of Sails in 2027 following the Government's decision to invest up to $4 million from the Major Events Fund into

Unexplained shaking, banging, and rumbling reported in South Jersey Monday afternoon

Social media platforms lit up Monday afternoon with unexplained reports of shaking, banging, and rumbling from residents across Atlantic and Cape May Counties — but what was it?

Bollywood-Inspired Australian Destinations Every Bollywood Lover Must Visit

If you're a Bollywood lover looking to relive the magic of these films, here are the must-visit Australian locations featured in Bollywood movies

Poetry in ocean: Hong Kong from the water

Hong Kong today has more skyscrapers than any other city on earth — astonishing, really, when you consider how little flat land there is to put them all on. For most of its existence, Hong Kong was a place observed not by looking down from on high,

The Wrap: Grocery Prices, Energy Need, Bird Flu and the CDC

Get “The Wrap,” our take on the news of the week, in your inbox every Tuesday. Sign up at: March 10 to 16 Grocery Inflation Moderating Industry experts at a Food Industry Association meeting March 10 predicted that grocery inflation will move up again in 2025 even as many food prices remain stable.

Ocean City Considers Expanding Paid Parking, Raising Concerns

Free parking could soon become even more scarce in Ocean City as town officials discuss expanding paid parking to additional locations.

Iguanas likely crossed the Pacific millions of years ago on a record-setting rafting trip

But new research suggests that millions of years ago, iguanas pulled off the 5,000-mile odyssey on a raft of floating vegetation — masses of uprooted trees and small plants. That journey is thought to be a record — further than any other land-dwelling vertebrate has ever traveled on the ocean.

How a R.I. theater is bringing Nashville to the Ocean State, thanks to Taylor Swift’s dad

The United Theatre in Westerly, R.I., recently unveiled a new partnership with the Bluebird Cafe, the legendary Nashville, Tennessee, venue that’s long served as a haven for musicians and songwriters in America’s “Music City.”

Gregorys Coffee coming home, with first shop coming to Manalapan

Gregorys Coffee, a chain which recently opened in Old Bridge, is coming to Manalapan too, a homecoming of sorts for the founder, who grew up here.

Northwest Iowa man interviewed about missing college student last seen in the Dominican Republic

According to Fox News, authorities have interviewed the Northwest Iowa man at length, but they noted he has not been accused of any crime at this time in the case.

‘A Drop in the Ocean’: Syeda Hameed’s memoir reflects grief for the disappearing idea of India

The memoir takes the reader on a journey from his childhood to his adult years and of the city, engulfed in Hüzün for a glorious past, sense of loss and cultural alterations. Hüzün is a Turkish word of Arabic origin (used also in the Qu’uran),

‘Here is nowhere’: Japan’s stunning, little-known epic walking trail

The coastline here is as beautiful as it is battered, in a region that has traditionally seen few tourists. But that’s starting to change.

El Moudni: Rabat’s Development Plan Positions City Among Global Capitals

Rabat’s new development plan seeks to elevate the city to the level of the world’s leading capitals by meeting the expectations of both residents and visitors.

Less mapped than the Moon: A quest to reveal the seabed

It covers nearly three-quarters of our planet but the ocean floor is less mapped than the Moon, an astonishing fact driving a global push to build the clearest-ever picture of the seabed.

Evacuation orders, warnings in effect with storm set to bring heavy rain to SoCal

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Wednesday morning that Los Angeles' Emergency Operations Center has been activated to a Level 2.

Doc Holiday: Is annual multi-trip travel insurance worth it?

You probably don’t want to spend all of your time in the water (that said, you’d be crazy not to get at least one snorkel in, whether it be at Palolo Deep Marine Reserve, Giant Clam Sanctuary or with a tour operator such as Manoa Tours, who offer excellent turtle-watching and snorkel adventures, among others), but there are plenty of other options.

Delaware fired first in the orange crush war. Now Maryland is ready to attack.

Maryland lawmakers are trying to make the orange crush our state cocktail, a year after Delaware stole our favorite drink.

Bethany considering parking rate increase, Rehoboth looking at future extended parking fee seasons

Two of Delaware's bigger beach communities are looking to raise additional funds through either extending their parking fee seasons or increasing rates.