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Thefts, Burglaries, Robberies Higher
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Thefts, Burglaries, Robberies Higher

HCPD Daily Crime Bulletin Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Robbery Columbia, 21044: 4900 block of Columbia Road, Sept. 9 11:50 p.m.-Sept. 10 1 a.m. An adult male victim reported that he was talking with an acquaintance […]

Robbery and Burglary in North Laurel; Two Incidents
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Robbery and Burglary in North Laurel; Two Incidents

Howard County Police Department Daily Crime Bulletin Thursday, August 29, 2019 Robbery Laurel, 20723: Verizon Wireless, 11200 block of Scaggsville Road, Aug. 28 7:18 p.m. A store employee reported that two male suspects entered the […]

Journal Concludes Vaping is Dangerous to Health
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Journal Concludes Vaping is Dangerous to Health

PHILADELPHIA – Smoking e-cigarettes, also called vaping, has been marketed as a safe alternative to tobacco cigarettes and is rising in popularity among non-smoking adolescents. However, a single e-cigarette can be harmful to the body’s […]

Woman Sees Flasher in Centennial Park
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Woman Sees Flasher in Centennial Park

Commercial burglary Elkridge, 21075: Sushi Q, 6300 block of Washington Boulevard, Aug. 27 4:25 a.m. Unknown suspect(s) gained entry to the restaurant through a rear window. It is unclear if anything was stolen. The suspect(s) […]

Will Artificial Intelligence Save Us?
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Will Artificial Intelligence Save Us?

With breach attempts and cyber attacks increasing, many companies say artificial intelligence (AI) is a necessity in identifying and thwarting threats, and they are devoting bigger pieces of the budget for AI’s role in cybersecurity. […]

The ISLB atrium offers spaces to study or just relax. The art installation and a floating staircase add a whimsical, creative feel. (photo by Marlayna Demond ’11 for UMBC)
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UMBC Opens Cool Space at New Life Sciences Building

This fall, hundreds of Retrievers will set foot in UMBC’s new Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building for the first time. They may be inspired by the vibrant art installation, find a quiet nook to study, or […]

Taking Steps to Transition into Medicare
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Taking Steps to Transition into Medicare

Hello Toni: You have been referred to me as a resource that can answer questions I have about Medicare. I am turning 65 this December and have not discovered what I need to do to […]