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    Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades global economic growth forecast to 2.3%
    America’s economic prospects have been clouded by Trump’s erratic and aggressive trade policies, including 10% taxes — tariffs — on imports from almost every country in the world.
    The World Bank building, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Washington. The International Monetary Fund and the World Bank open their virtual spring meeting today.
    Trump sends Marines to Los Angeles amid immigration protests
    Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines are headed to Los Angeles on orders from President Donald Trump.
    A protester taunts a line of California National Guard protecting a federal building in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, June 9, 2025.
    Left-handed pitchers are killing the Orioles | Banner Baseball Show
    Baltimore is dead last in baseball with a .558 OPS against left-handed pitchers.
    Ravens OTAs: Defensive lineman Travis Jones embracing discomfort as he looks to fill Michael Pierce’s ‘big shoes’
    “I’m trying to be more vocal, trying to help guys with little details, technique and stuff, just little things like that,” Jones said. “I got to get used to doing the uncomfortable things like speaking up more.”
    Defensive lineman Travis Jones walks onto the practice field during the team’s organized team activities on June 3.
    Maryland leads lawsuit against Trump administration over gun triggers deal
    The suit announced Monday argues that returning the triggers would violate federal law, pose a threat to residents and worsen gun violence.
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown addresses legal measures taken by the his office related to federal funding and the integrity of the federal payment system in regards to actions taken by the Trump administration.
    Ryan O’Hearn worried his career might be ending when he joined the Orioles. It has taken flight ever since.
    O’Hearn is a favorite to become a first-time All-Star as a 31-year-old playing better than ever before. If he keeps this up, he may be the most coveted hitter in the trade market at the end of July.
    Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan O'Hearn (32) singles in a game against the Chicago White Sox at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Friday, May 30, 2025.
    Banks, business leaders to raise at least $100 million to address Baltimore’s vacant homes
    The investment came with a call for increased urgency from the city.
    Community members from across Baltimore’s congregations and housing coalitions stand in unity at a press conference about the state of vacant housing in the city at Greater Harvest Baptist Church on Sunday.
    Athletics’ series victory provides reality check for Orioles
    The Orioles don’t have the luxury of missed opportunities, and the series against the Athletics was just that — a missed opportunity against a fellow struggling club.
    Tomoyuki Sugano leaves the mound during the fifth inning of Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Athletics.
    Democratic states double down on laws resisting Trump’s immigration crackdown
    In California alone, more than a dozen pro-immigrant bills passed either the Assembly or Senate this week.
    A person holds up a sign during a news conference and rally by immigrant justice organizations and advocates protesting ICE arrests in San Francisco
    After a lifetime in libraries, Carla Hayden was fired by Trump in two sentences
    Hayden’s firing comes as libraries and archives are under siege nationwide by the Trump administration and factions of the Republican Party.
    Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden was fired abruptly by Trump.
    Orioles adjust to minor league conditions on road. ‘It’s a place to play baseball, I guess.’
    The Orioles will play their next road series in another minor league park when they face the Tampa Bay Rays.
    The Athletics, formerly of Oakland, are playing at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, Calif., a minor league park, until their new stadium in Las Vegas is finished.
    Letter: Dear David Rubenstein — Orioles have a baseball problem, not a brand problem
    Stan Heuisler of Baltimore says the Orioles don’t have a brand problem, they have a baseball problem.
    Longtime Orioles fan Stan Heuisler of Baltimore says team owner David Rubenstein and the O’s don’t have a brand problem, they have a baseball problem.
    Colton Cowser’s loud home run powers Orioles’ 7-4 win over Athletics
    It traveled 455 feet — the longest hit of Cowser’s career — and sent fans scrambling either for cover or after the loose baseball that gave Baltimore a lead it wouldn’t lose.
    Colton Cowser’s second home run since returning from the injured list put the Orioles ahead to stay Saturday night in a 7-4 win over the Athletics.
    McDonald’s is bringing back a fan favorite next month that was discontinued years ago
    If McDonald’s ever doubted it needed to bring back the Snack Wrap, consider this: Nine years after the fast-food powerhouse discontinued the item in the U.S., customers have continued to order it at drive-thrus.
    FILE - The McDonald's restaurant logo and golden arch is lit up, April 20, 2006, in Chicago. On Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, a federal judge in New York dismissed a lawsuit that accused McDonald’s and Wendy’s of misleading consumers with ads that show bigger, juicier burgers than their restaurants actually serve. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
    As World Pride flows straight into the military parade, DC officials say they’re ready for anything
    June 7 and 8 brings the peak of the two-week World Pride celebration with two days of mass gatherings — a parade on Saturday and a rally and protest March Sunday.
    People march during the World Pride Parade, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
    Supreme Court allows DOGE team to access Social Security systems with data on millions of Americans
    The Supreme Court handed the Trump administration two victories Friday in cases involving the Department of Government Efficiency.
    The Social Security Administration holds sensitive data on nearly everyone in the country, including school records, salary details and medical information.
    Coco Gauff wins the French Open capturing her 2nd major title
    Coco Gauff won the French Open defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka.
    Coco Gauff of the U.S. reacts as she plays against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during their final match of the French Tennis Open at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)
    Letter: Banner readers deserve more coverage of Gaza
    Dottye Burt-Markowitz of Baltimore says Banner readers deserve more coverage of local events aiming to end suffering in Gaza.
    A demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and a safe return for all hostages held at Lawyers Mall in downtown Annapolis last March.
    Orioles’ Dylan Carlson homers in his first at-bat in Sacramento homecoming
    “Good memories like that,” Carlson said before Friday’s game. “Getting to play today, hopefully I get to make some new ones.”
    Dylan Carlson of the Orioles rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the top of the second inning Friday night against the Athletics in Sacramento, Calif.
    Mason Miller’s 103.1 mph fastball thwarts Orioles rally as A’s win 5-4
    Baltimore’s six-game winning streak came to an end.
    Jackson Holliday rounds third on his fourth-inning home run, one of his three hits in the Orioles’ 5-4 loss to the Athletics.
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