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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission logo and representation of Bitcoin cryptocurrency in this illustration taken Jan. 11, 2024. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Aug 19, 2026

SEC proposes long-awaited crypto rules

The SEC proposed a new regulatory framework for crypto assets, the first major step under the Trump administration to give the industry the tailored rules it has long pushed for.

Megan O'Neill, a deputy attorney general for California, makes opening statements before U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers as Meta faces a landmark trial in federal court over claims from 29 states in Oakland, California, on Aug. 18, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. (REUTERS/Vicki Behringer)
Aug 18, 2026

Meta rejects allegations it sought to hook children as landmark trial begins

At the start of a landmark trial, Meta rejected accusations that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit.

Cloudforce logo
Aug 18, 2026

AI company chooses National Harbor for HQ expansion

Cloudforce, an artificial intelligence platform company, will be expanding its headquarters in Prince George’s County.

House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk and Senate President Bill Ferguson announce that they have come to an agreement on sweeping energy affordability legislation on April 13, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Aug 17, 2026

MD court strikes down first-of-its-kind digital ad sales tax

A first-of-its-kind state tax on some digital ads has been struck down as a violation of the federal Internet Tax Freedom Act by the Maryland Tax Court.

Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Facebook, Twitch and Reddit applications are displayed on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on Dec. 9, 2025. (REUTERS/Hollie Adams/Illustration)
Aug 11, 2026

Court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction

A U.S. appeals court allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against social media firms over claims they designed their products to be addictive to young users.

Demonstrators participate in a nationwide protest against data centers, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, July 18, 2026. (REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo)
Aug 10, 2026

Lenders scrutinize data center financing as community opposition builds

The race to finance the U.S. data center boom is forcing banks and asset managers to confront an added risk: political and community opposition.

Claude AI app logo on smartphone (Depositphotos)
Aug 4, 2026

Empowering employees to use AI requires leadership, not technological expertise, experts say

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the workplace, but for many organizations, the biggest challenge isn't adopting the technology but preparing employees to use it.

Judges across the U.S. are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to draft rulings and prepare for hearings, according to a Northwestern University study. (Depositphotos)
Aug 3, 2026

Successful AI integration should start with identifying business needs

John Loury and Amanda Orson emphasize identifying business needs and data quality as keys to successful AI integration in operations.

Wooden judges gavel and laptop on the brown wooden background by Depositphotos
Jul 31, 2026

Strong governance critical for businesses adopting AI tools

Attorneys emphasize strong governance, clear policies and human oversight as critical for businesses adopting AI tools to manage risks and legal responsibilities.

Xfinity's newly opened Westminster store. (Comcast)
Jul 30, 2026

Comcast opens 3 Xfinity stores in Baltimore region

Three new Xfinity stores have opened in Catonsville, Glen Burnie and Westminster, media and technology company Comcast announced. 

This image is of the final development of the Chirisa Technology Park's data-center campus in southeastern Chesterfield County, Virginia. (USA TODAY Network)
Jul 28, 2026

Frederick data center: MD Supreme Court explains why it blocked referendum

The Maryland Supreme Court published its reasoning for blocking a referendum that would have allowed Frederick County voters to limit the expansion of a data center campus.

Hanover-based Ciena Corp. plans to relocate its corporate offices to 8150 Maple Lawn Blvd. (St. John Properties Inc.)
Jul 23, 2026

MD-based Ciena relocating from Anne Arundel to Howard

Ciena Corp. plans to relocate its corporate offices to an upscale Howard County development, St. John Properties Inc. announced.