Reading archive 2023-07-14

Opinion  Republicans celebrate their successful deception of voters

Are the orcas out to get us? What to know about recent attacks.: An orca might bump your boat or even spin it around. But don’t worry. You don’t need to cancel that whale watching trip. - "Most of the orcas interacting with boats are juveniles and are primarily interested in the boats’ rudders. 'The game is very simple,' de Stephanis said. 'If there is a rudder, they push it and break it.'"

A coach accused, again and again: Former Olympian and national team coach Conal Groom was accused of abusing young rowers. Colleagues, parents and regulators failed to act.

Scammers targeting older Black women who were in sororities, police say: There have been eight ‘pigeon drop’ scams reported in Prince George’s County this year and victims have lost between $8,000 to $60,000, according to authorities

Maryland’s bid for a new FBI headquarters just got a big boost

For Ukrainians isolated by war, English lessons offer a lifeline: Informal instruction through a volunteer network launched in the D.C. region has become much more than online language classes