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Trump sharply scales back fuel economy rules for new cars
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration Monday finalized its plan to significantly weaken fuel efficiency standards for automobiles, scaling back Biden-era rules meant to reduce gasoline consumption and speed the shift to electric vehicles.
Democrats to probe Trump family business deals if they win midterms
WASHINGTON — Corporate donors to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ballroom and participants in business deals brokered by Trump family members are expected to be among the first targets of investigations if Democrats take control of the House or Senate in November’s midterm…
Senate resoundingly approves sweeping college sports measure
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Monday approved a sweeping remake of collegiate sports regulations in an effort to restore stability to an athletic landscape that has been upended by constant transfers, frequent shifts in conference membership and an infusion of money from wealthy…
Trump sharply scales back fuel economy rules for new cars
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration Monday finalized its plan to significantly weaken fuel efficiency standards for automobiles, scaling back Biden-era rules meant to reduce gasoline consumption and speed the shift to electric vehicles.
Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms
WASHINGTON — Corporate donors to President Donald Trump’s ballroom and participants in business deals brokered by Trump family members are expected to be among the first targets of investigations if Democrats take control of the House or Senate in November’s midterm elections,…
Duffy, airlines urge US Congress to quickly approve $30 billion for aviation reforms
ARLINGTON, Virginia — US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, major airlines, aviation unions and other groups on Monday urged Congress to quickly approve another $30 billion for air traffic control towers, software and digital upgrades as well as improvement of airport…

Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end “chaos” in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools. The overwhelming 77-22…

The City of Laurel Celebrates 2026 Economic Development Week in Maryland
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Sydney Sweeney’s Ad Undermines Women in Sports
The recent commercial with Novig, a sports betting app, sexualizes women in sports instead of giving them respect. The post Sydney Sweeney’s Ad Undermines Women in Sports first appeared on The Hilltop .

Protect College Sports Act Sparks Controversy
After being taken to the Senate, this act meant for college athletes is one step closer to being signed into law. The post Protect College Sports Act Sparks Controversy first appeared on The Hilltop .
NFL roundup: Marcus Mariota, Commanders stun Seahawks
Marcus Mariota threw three touchdown passes, Kain Medrano returned an interception 50 yards for a score late in the fourth quarter and the Washington Commanders held on to shock the defending champion Seattle Seahawks 33-31 Sunday in Landover, Md.