05/18/2026

Trump Addresses Iran Ceasefire Expiration, U.S. Delegation Prepares for Talks

Former President Donald Trump discussed the potential ramifications of the Iran ceasefire expiring in a phone interview. The statement comes as a U.S. delegation is scheduled to participate in further peace negotiations.

May 18

Maryland appoints special magistrate to manage 1,200 child abuse lawsuits against state

May 18

Microsoft Outage Closes Maryland Courts, Disrupts BWI Flights

May 18

Maryland Democrats call for congressional authority over military decisions

May 18

Three teens shot in Baltimore; two more wounded in Owings Mills as gun violence alarm spreads

Three Baltimore teens were shot in two separate incidents 90 minutes apart, while two more teenagers were critically wounded in Owings Mills days later, reigniting concerns about youth access to guns.

May 18

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano Meet Weight Requirements Ahead of Saturday Fight

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano both made weight at Friday's official weigh-ins. The fighters participated in ceremonial weigh-ins later that evening, finalizing preparations for Saturday's event.

May 18

Wild Defeat Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3

May 18

Wild Defeat Avalanche, 3-2

May 18

Dodgers Defeat Cubs; Crow-Armstrong's Defense Highlighted

May 18

Maryland's Spending Push Fails to Close Growth Gap With Region

Maryland is pouring billions into child care, health care and other programs to boost long-term growth, but the state continues to lag the Mid-Atlantic region economically.

May 18

The Week's Weirdest: Underground Chickens, Airborne Dentures, and One Determined Raccoon

A homeowners association discovers an illegal basement poultry operation, a man loses his teeth mid-skydive, and wildlife officials respond to their strangest call in years.

May 18

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 18

Olivia Miles Achieves Milestone in Win Over Wings

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings, with rookie Olivia Miles reaching a rare statistical milestone. Miles is now one of five players in WNBA history to average over 15 points and 5 assists in their first three games.

May 18

NFL Announces 2026 International Schedule

May 18

NFL Announces Record Nine International Games for 2024 Season

May 18

NFL Teams Prepare for Upcoming Draft

May 18

Playoff Droughts Plague Several Major League Teams Across Sports

May 18