The Daily Populous

Wednesday December 18th, 2024 day edition

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BALTIMORE -- One person was killed and nine others were injured after a shooting and fiery crash in the Baltimore suburb of Towson Tuesday night, authorities said.

Law enforcement responded around 7:15 p.m. to the 8500 block of Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough said in a news briefing.

"It appears to be a mass shooting incident," McCullough told reporters.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was at the scene assisting police, as was the Baltimore County Fire Department.

"This is an incident that is shocking, particularly for those of us in Baltimore County," said Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski.

Baltimore County detectives worked through the night to interview witnesses and review any surveillance footage to identify a timeline of events.

Anyone with information is asked to call Baltimore County Police at 410-887-4636. »

Pelosi Won. The Democratic Party Lost.

Authored by newrepublic.com

Connolly this past cycle accepted $118,500 from political action committees, or PACs, linked to the defense sector.

But the Democratic Party isn’t really a “party” of the sort that exists in other democracies, with memberships and official constituencies, like unions, who have some say over how it’s governed.

Pelosi and the old guard’s continued opposition to younger talent seems breathtakingly counterproductive in the face of the Democratic Party’s numerous challenges right now. »

Elon Musk will not receive highest-level government security clearance – reports

Authored by theguardian.com

Musk currently holds a “top-secret” clearance that took years to obtain after he discussed use of marijuana on a 2018 podcast with Joe Rogan, according to the outlet.

But that may not be enough to have access to information about US government payloads in his rockets.

Typically, candidates undergoing federal security screenings by the department of defense may not receive clearance if the agency expresses concerns about drug or alcohol use, criminal conduct, psychological conditions, sexual behavior or allegiance to the US. »

FTC bans hidden junk fees in hotel, event ticket prices

Authored by cnbc.com

The rule is narrower than what the FTC proposed in 2023 that would have broadly banned hidden and deceptive fees regardless of industry.

The FTC estimates the rule would save U.S. consumers 53 million hours per year they would not have to spend sleuthing out total costs before making purchases.

Biden's regulators have taken aim at inflated and hidden fees, though their efforts have met with lawsuits by businesses and corporate interest groups. »

‘Pacific Drive’ TV Series Based on Indie Survival Game in the Works From James Wan (EXCLUSIVE)

Authored by variety.com

James Wan‘s Atomic Monster production company has acquired the rights to develop Game Award-nominated indie title “Pacific Drive” into a TV series.

Debuting back in February, “Pacific Drive” was nominated for Best Debut Indie Game at the 2024 Game Awards Dec. 12 and won Best Gameplay at the 2024 BIG Festival, where it was also nominated for Best Game.

Wan and Atomic Monster’s Michael Clear and Rob Hackett will executive produce the TV series adaptation of the project along with Jeff Ludwig of The Menagerie Productions. »