Orioles national anthem speaker goes viral after interesting rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’

Baltimore Orioles fans received an interesting rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before sweeping the New York Mets in a double-header on Thursday night, but apparently not everyone was impressed with the autotuned version.  Dan Deacon, the Baltimore-based recording artist known for his “innovative electronic music,” welcomed fans with just that before the Orioles took care…

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The Verge’s favorite travel gear for 2025

It’s summer travel season once again, and The Verge staffers are preparing to roam, whether it’s to follow a story, check out a new tech device, or enjoy some down time away from home. Most people who travel have gear  — tech or otherwise — that makes the process easier or more enjoyable. We asked…

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Veteran political reporter reveals what the media missed about Trump’s appeal to Americans in 2024

In her new book, “Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland,” released just days before the first anniversary of the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, veteran political reporter Salena Zito reveals what she believes is the one element the mainstream media has…

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DOJ investigating Minnesota hiring practices in latest clash with Walz

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into Minnesota “to determine whether it has engaged in race- and sex-based discrimination in its state employment hiring practices.”  The inquiry is the Trump administration’s latest clash with Gov. Tim Walz’s state following his failed 2024 vice presidential bid. It comes as the Minnesota Department of Human Services…

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