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Ohio Rep. running for reelection comes face-to-face in court with the senator whose daughter he’s accused of abusing
The senior US senator from Ohio sat with his daughter on a wooden bench in the hallway of the Cuyahoga County courthouse Wednesday, awaiting their turn as a judge in the room next door considered other domestic relations cases, then waiting again as that same judge swiftly declared a break in their case.
FDA announces recall of all Impella heart pump controllers after 3 deaths
Johnson & Johnson MedTech is recalling all of its Automated Impella Controllers due to an ongoing safety issue linked to 37 serious injuries. Care teams can still use these devices as they await a replacement.
Building a nation: How Clemson University engineers and scientists helped shape America
As America marks its 250th year, the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences reflects on Clemson’s role in shaping the nation — and the work still ahead.
Florida’s Department of Health removes 4 vaccines from required list for public schools
Students would still be required to get vaccinated against 7 diseases.
Dolly Parton's business empire lives on. What's still to come?
The entertainer was still working until her final days, with a hotel, museum, coffee line and other ventures in motion. Here's what comes next.
Google Gives You 1 Day to Get Their Pixel 11 Launch Deals
For those looking for a straight Pixel 11 discount, I still think this deal we shared with you earlier is the one to jump on. That gets you $150 off with code, plus you get a gift card to spend on...
Minnesota Wild Still Heavily Pursuing Dylan Larkin
The conclusion of the Detroit Red Wings Dylan Larkin saga has taken longer than anticipated as NHL training camp draws near and yet the captain still remains with his squad after requesting a trade earlier in the summer. Perhaps, this is a move that will not take place until Detroit finds a new GM to […] The post Minnesota Wild Still Heavily Pursuing Dylan Larkin appeared first on HEAVY.
Judge allows Trump’s mail-in ballots plan to proceed, at least for now
With litigation moving quickly, a Postal Service regulation implementing Trump’s proposal could still be blocked.
Xbox’s new disc-to-digital program gives physical games a digital future
Most" Xbox One and Series games are compatible; discs will still work after being claimed.
Longines Improves Its Classic, Complicated Chronograph. It's Still an Absurd Bargain
Longines continues its Master Collection overhaul with an update to the line's most iconic watch, the Moonphase Chronograph.
Dolly Parton’s musical will still hit Broadway after her death: ‘Dolly’s wish’
‘Entertainment Weekly’ confirmed that Dolly Parton’s ‘DOLLY: A True Original Musical’ will open as planned as was the late singer’s ‘wish.’
College of Information Sciences and Technology welcomes six new faculty members
Six new faculty members recently joined the College of Information Sciences and Technology, representing the college's Department of Human-Centered Computing and Social Informatics, Department of Informatics and Intelligent Systems and Department of Privacy and Cybersecurity Informatics.
Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature Just Launched in 15th U.S. State
Starting today, Virginia residents can add a digital version of their driver's license to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch. The digital ID can be used to display proof of identity or age at TSA checkpoints in select airports, at select businesses, and in select apps, but the number of places where it is accepted is still quite limited.
WashU astronomers selected for Roman space telescope programs
Scheduled to launch Aug. 30, scientists will use Roman to settle essential questions in the areas of dark energy, exoplanets and astrophysics. WashU plays a key role in four new projects.
New Mac Mini Bumps Display Refresh Rates to 165Hz
Apple's newly announced M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini models still support up to three external displays, but there's now support for higher refresh rates, according to Apple's published technical specifications. Here's what's changed versus the M4 generation: The M6 model runs two displays at up to 6K 60Hz or 4K 165Hz, up from 144Hz on M4, plus a third display at up to 5K 60Hz over Thunderbolt or 4K 60Hz over HDMI.
‘It’s 2016 all over again’ – NY Giants fans react to what OBJ has just done in training camp
Odell Beckham Jr. is still fighting for his spot on the 53-man New York Giants roster ahead of the season opener in a matter of weeks.
Persona 4 Revival Hands-On: The New Stuff Still Needs to Be Dialed In, but It Remains Awesome at Its Core
In the pantheon of the Persona series, its fourth entry is held in high regard, and time will tell if Persona 4 Revival will prove to be the best of the bunch. The little bit I got to see is at least making it a pretty strong contender for that award, and it still very much feels like Persona 4. But anyone who has played it before knows it’s a very long game, so we will have to wait and see whether it's worth tuning in for or changing the channel.
Her health insurer approved a breast MRI. She still owed $1,200.
Unlike mammograms, breast MRIs aren’t universally covered as zero-cost preventive care.
A Defunct Nuclear Site Had a Meltdown in 1959. A New Study Shows It's Still Causing Health Problems
Researchers found elevated reports of autoimmune and endocrine disorders among people living within 5 miles (8 kilometers) of the Santa Susana field Laboratory.
Drazan lays out 6-part plan for Oregon, claims state’s ‘best days are still ahead’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — State Senator Christine Drazan released her six-part plan for Oregon on Tuesday. The Republican candidate for governor says her priority is affordability, saying that …
Vikings Insider Gives Big J.J. McCarthy Update Before Broncos Game
The Minnesota Vikings know who their QB1 is after naming Kyler Murray their starter right before the preseason began. Nonetheless, there’s still another QB battle ongoing in Minnesota to determine who the backup to Murray will be: Either J.J. McCarthy or Carson Wentz. Both players played a quarter in the 13-3 preseason loss to the […] The post Vikings Insider Gives Big J.J. McCarthy Update Before Broncos Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Turmeric compound may protect blood vessels from diabetes damage
A compound found in turmeric may help protect blood vessels from some of the damage caused by Type 1 diabetes. In rats, curcumin reduced inflammation, improved cellular signaling, and restored vascular health to levels resembling those of nondiabetic animals. The results hint at a possible new way to reduce the long-term cardiovascular risks of diabetes, but human trials are still needed.
Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 was uniting the country
At a time when no American celebrity seems immune from the country’s many divisions, Dolly Parton was a crossover icon who stayed neutral in the culture wars while still speaking her mind.
Get ready to celebrate spooky season in Sacramento with Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under the Stars will screen films every Thursday and Friday in October at Old Sacramento State Historic Park.
Psychology says nostalgia is good for you mental health — especially for older people feeling the loneliness of retirement
The nostalgia is proof that the part of you that made your life good is still running.
Pancakes, Politics, and Pipelines: The Political Winds Supporting the Development of Canadian Crude Oil Pipelines
The Political Winds Supporting the Development of Canadian Crude Oil Pipelines
Dungeons & Dragons game Warlock gets a first proper trailer, showing single-player action gameplay
We still don't know too much about Warlock, but it's out in 2027 and now finally has a trailer showing a bit more of what it's all about.
Cowboys 330-Pound Punisher Looks Poised for Breakout 2026 Season
The 2025 NFL Draft class for the Dallas Cowboys is still developing, but it’s starting to look like a solid group.Dallas’ top pick, and the one everyone is focused on, is starting offensive guard Tyler Booker. Not many people had expectations for the Alabama Crimson Tide product, but Booker is turning into a solid player.Booker […] The post Cowboys 330-Pound Punisher Looks Poised for Breakout 2026 Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Apple to Release 13 More New Products Later This Year
Looking past the new Mac mini and Mac Studio models unveiled today, Apple still has plenty of other new products on its roadmap for this year. It is nearly September, and that means the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the first-ever foldable iPhone are just around the corner. Other products expected later this year include the Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case option, AirPods 5, an all-new Apple home hub, new Apple TV and HomePod mini models, and more.
Dolly Parton, Country Music Legend, Dies at 80, Just 4 Days After Saying, 'I Still Have so Many Things I Want to Achieve'
In addition to her groundbreaking work as a singer-songwriter, Parton also starred in movies like '9 to 5' and 'Steel Magnolias'
Lakers predicted to trade Bronny James to Clippers for $60M former first-rounder in 3-team deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are still in need of a couple of holes to fill. In this deal, they let go of Bronny James for a paint beast.
National Park Service restoration fund set to expire at end of September
Congress works to tackle maintenance backlog at national parks with more funding
Meet the science desk: Where research meets the world
Dear readers, My name is Maci Lesh, and I’m the new science editor, a title I still find a little funny, given I have spent most of my life actively avoiding anything that required a calculator. I was the kid who groaned through biology and negotiated my way out of every math class I could....
It’s National Black Business Month: See how Richmond is with a pop-up market
Richmond has announced the celebration of Black Business Month in the River City, featuring a pop-up market on Wednesday.
Peacemaking Is Power Politics Again
The post-Cold War model of institutionalized peacemaking has waned. But influential capitals are still looking to end and avoid conflicts.
Crooked Media Acquires Nate Silver's 'FiveThirtyEight Politics' Podcast, Which Is Being Renamed 'Still Counting'
Crooked Media announced a deal to acquire and revive the podcast "FiveThirtyEight Politics" hosted by Nate Silver, Clare Malone and Galen Druke, relaunching it as "Still Counting."
Ebola Is Still Killing In Central Africa. These Groups Are Working To Save Lives
By Rachel Spears and KFF Health News HealthDay ReportersTUESDAY, Aug. 25, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Misinformation and distrust are among the challenges facing public health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo as they confront the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. Even though the ...
No time to work out? How to still lose weight
What you eat – and how much you eat – typically has a much greater impact on the numbers you see on the scale.
‘Worst Fan Base in Sports’ — Ex-NFL DT Chews Out Deion Sanders ‘Cult’ for ‘Nasty Agendas’ As Browns Bench Shedeur Sanders
Breiden Fehoko believes Shedeur Sanders can still develop into a successful NFL quarterback. His problem is with the loudest section of the fan base surrounding him.
Drug mix-up at Ascension impacts at least 4 surgeries, leaves 1 patient paralyzed
The details are still unclear, but an anesthetic used during joint replacement surgeries may have been contaminated with potassium. The number of victims and the full extent of the injuries are still being investigated by the hospital and the state.
There is still some unsettled business in the NHL offseason: Red Wings GM, Dylan Larkin, Connor Hellebuyck, Adam Fantilli and more
The start of the 2026-27 NHL season is a little more than a month away, and there are still a few big storylines that still need to be settled around the league. Let’s talk about some of them… 1. The Detroit Red Wings still need a general manager, and that person has to figure out what to do with Dylan Larkin The Red Wings are definitely not the worst team in the league, but this is still a pretty chaotic situation where things are looking quite grim from the outside. They have not really done much to meaningfully improve a roster that has proven time and time again it is not good enough to make the playoffs or be a contender. They still have $19 million in unused salary cap space. The Yzer-plan has officially come to an end with general manager Steve Yzerman being moved elsewhere in the organization, while ownership seems to be taking its sweet time finding a replacement. One of their top young players, defenseman Simon Edvinsson, remains unsigned as a restricted free agent and has nobody to negotiate a new contract with at the moment. The longer that drags out into training camp, the worse that is going to be for the team, himself and his development. They still have the Dylan Larkin situation lingering over everything as their captain, longest-tenured player, and one of their best players has a trade request that has yet to be fulfilled. The entire situation is also on hold until a new general manager comes in and figures out what to do with Larkin and whether or not his request will be honored. But the latter point brings up another potential question and issue: What if a new general manager comes in and is able to convince Larkin to stay in Detroit? Is that beyond the realm of possibility? Is it really a stretch to think that Larkin’s issue was more of an Yzerman issue than a Red Wings issue? While Larkin has never said anything specifically about his relationship with Yzerman, it’s pretty clear that he did not share the vision for the franchise, or the way the team was being run and constructed. Now that somebody else is going to be running the show, there might be a door for Larkin to walk back in through. Even that brings its own set of potentially chaotic outcomes and questions, ranging from whether or not the Red Wings locker room will welcome him back as their captain, to whether or not the fan-base will be willing to do the same. I imagine the former will be a far easier sell than the latter, and even then nothing cures issues in professional sports quite like winning. They just need to find somebody that can actually turn them back into winners. For now, and based on everything we know, Larkin’s trade request still stands, and still includes just four teams he is willing to accept a trade to, including the Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars. Minnesota remains the best potential fit from a hockey and positional standpoint, but the Wild simply do not have the type of trade assets or young talent that should interest the Red Wings. None of the other three teams seem to be in any better of a situation. Nothing about this seems fun for the Red Wings. 2. Will Connor Hellebuyck be a Winnipeg Jet this season? Subscribe
New iPad Mini With Four Upgrades Expected to Launch by Late October
Apple is planning to release a new iPad mini model with an OLED display "by the end of October" this year, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple already updated the iPad Pro with an OLED display in May 2024, but the iPad mini, iPad Air, and entry-level iPad are all still equipped with LCD screens. The move to OLED technology would result in the next iPad mini offering improved image quality, thanks to richer colors and higher contrast ratio with true blacks.
Arizona Diamondbacks Get New Ketel Marte Update During Cubs Series
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to begin a three-game set with the Chicago Cubs this week, and it’s a big series for the Dbacks with NL Wild Card implications on the line. Arizona is still in the thick of things in the NL playoff picture, despite the ongoing saga surrounding star infielder Ketel Marte, who […] The post Arizona Diamondbacks Get New Ketel Marte Update During Cubs Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Staffing business operating out of Vegas, Reno helping displaced employees of Hawk Fire
A wildfire that started Saturday is still blazing, threatening Reno and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate.Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared a state o
How Being a Wine Connoisseur Became the Ultimate Business Flex
For the high-powered set, being able to read a wine list—and order for the table—can still offer a leg up at work.
Tracking women candidates getting into office in N.Y.'s legislature
As the first Latina to be elected to represent upstate New York, Assemblymember Gabriella Romero was elected to the state Legislature in 2024.
A new survey suggests teen mental health in Vermont is finally improving
About a quarter — 23% — of high school students in Vermont reported being sad or hopeless in 2025. That’s significantly down from a high of 31% in 2019.
AliExpress caught fingerprinting visitors after sending inaudible sounds to browsers
Is the technique outdated? Yes. Is it still creepy? Also yes.
Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions
Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic.
Why politicians are punchlines at the Edinburgh Fringe
There was a time when satire had an easier gig. Politicians said something ridiculous, comedians made fun of them, audiences laughed, and everyone went home. Subscribe Now the joke is often the headline. In a world where the unbelievable regularly makes the news, where politics can veer into parody before the comedians have had time to write the punchline, you might reasonably wonder: is satire running out of material? Not in Edinburgh. At the Fringe, I can confirm satire has a pulse, even in a relentless and rapid news cycle. Politicians as punchlines Take NewsRevue, the world’s longest-running live sketch show, where politicians are turned into punchlines at industrial speed. Its latest target? Andy Burnham - or, more accurately, his doppelganger, pictured below in the middle. The joke, he tells us, is that there have been so many politicians coming and going that even satire risks suffering from political fatigue. But perhaps that revolving door is precisely why comedy matters. When the news cycle moves faster than our ability to process it, comedians can hold up a mirror - and make us think twice. Small talk Take Ayoade Bamgboye, the Saturday Night Live UK star who won the Best Newcomer prize at last year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Her Fringe debut was critically acclaimed; this year she is turning her attention to one of Britain’s most baffling social rituals: small talk. Share It’s a reminder that satire doesn’t always need a politician in its sights. Sometimes the target is simply us civilians - the strange little rules and rituals we have collectively agreed to pretend are normal. Politics and Palestinian identity For British-Palestinian comedian Sami Abu Wardeh, pictured below, comedy has a more urgent job. His new show, Sami Abu Wardeh Hates You, asks who gets to hate, and whether anger belongs to everyone, not just the far right. His comedy confronts politics and Palestinian identity while refusing to surrender the simple business of making people laugh. Shakespeare meets climate crisis And then there is HAM: an “eco-hijacking” of Hamlet, which its creators describe as “a sordid wrestle between a vegan and a sausage-lover”. Shakespeare meets the climate crisis. Meat meets moral panic. The end result? You’ll leave promising to become vegan and swiftly bulk buying Linda McCartney sausages. HAM was created by theatre company Hotter Project, aka Ell Potter and Mary Higgins, pictured below. They say comedy helped them avoid the preachiness sometimes associated with climate activism - using Shakespeare as a vessel for uncomfortable questions about the planet, politics and the way we live. Perhaps that is satire’s secret weapon. It doesn’t necessarily make the world less absurd. It makes the absurdity crystal clear. And at a moment when reality increasingly feels like it has been written by a sketch writer, the Fringe is proving there is still plenty to laugh and cry at. Satire isn’t dead. It’s alive, subletting and having the time of its life at the Fringe. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment
Dakota Fanning hasn’t forgotten ‘unbelievable’ Critics Choice Awards speech with Orlando Bloom
Dakota Fanning says she still remembers her iconic 2002 Critics Choice Awards speech — which she was too tiny to deliver into the microphone so Orlando Bloom had to hold her up — to this day.
Common medications may change your gut for years
Common medications may reshape the gut microbiome long after the last dose is taken. In a study of more than 2,500 people, researchers found lasting microbial changes linked not only to antibiotics, but also to antidepressants, beta-blockers, acid-reducing drugs, and benzodiazepines. Some effects were still detectable years later, suggesting past medication use may strongly influence the gut bacteria people carry today.
Chesapeake Regional may avoid criminal trial, but former OB-GYN Perwaiz's patients are still suing
By Yiqing Wang/WHRO Federal prosecutors said this week they have reached a tentative deferred prosecution agreement with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center for charges related to disgraced former OB-GYN Javaid Perwaiz. The deal would require the hospital to admit certain facts, accept an independent monitor, repay health care programs and create a $12.8 million fund for Perwaiz’s former […]
Monday ‘Dawg Bites: The Neighbors Are Acting Weird Again
It’s college football’s week 0, and while we’ve still got some time before the Bulldogs kick off, the news from elsewhere is flowing free and fast. Let’s take a quick spin around and see what’s up. Alabama has named sophomore Keelon Russell its starting quarterback over senior Austin Mack. It isn’t a surprising outcome, as […]
Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.
Republicans still have some clear advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched.
Köln still confident of signing Tottenham youngster
For some time now, 1. FC Köln have been in agreement with Mikey Moore over a one-year loan move from Tottenham, but the deal has yet to be completed.According to reports, Moore has not yet been given...
Why companies still use annual performance reviews that don't work
You hate annual reviews. Your boss hates annual reviews. HR experts hate annual reviews. It's time to finally kill off annual reviews.
California’s clashes over business regulation rage on as legislative session nears end
As the Legislature approaches the August 31 adjournment of its two-year session, some of the bills arising from the conflict are still pending, and the contending forces are applying maximum pressure to affect the outcomes.
Weekly Palace News Round Up
Crystal Palace returned to the Premier League this week, with the transfer window still open and two big players appearing to be pushing to depart South London.
Human creativity still has the edge – and this CEO says an MBA can help you use it
Emerging technologies are changing the face of Australian business, but this pharmaceuticals CEO says there’s still plenty of room for human creativity, if you’ve got the right tools
I Still Need Charlie Hunnam's New Sons Of Anarchy Show To Get One Star Back To Have Me 100% On Board
Plenty of additional wants, but just one "need" here.
Pluto Got Demoted 20 Years Ago. We’re Still Not Sure What a Planet Really Is.
New discoveries have made defining what counts as a planet—and what doesn’t—even more difficult.
Cyclosporiasis cases are still being reported in N.C. Here’s what to know
New cases of the food-borne illness continue to be identified but not as many as during the June-July surge.
Firefighters’ deaths prompt debate over 100% suppression wildfire strategy
On July 22, 2026, the chief of the U.S. Forest Service testified before a House Agriculture subcommittee that his agency pursues a “full suppression” strategy to contain all fires while they are still small, rather than allowing them to burn for ecological benefits. The testimony from Tom Schultz, the fire chief, came just two days […]
Why Todd Bridges ‘couldn’t wait till’ Nancy Reagan left the ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ set: ‘It was a nightmare’
Todd Bridges details the Secret Service security protocols that made then-First Lady Nancy Reagan’s guest appearance on ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ a ‘nightmare.’
‘Lioness’ star Thad Luckinbill teases the ‘chaos’ still to come in season 3: ‘Anybody could go’
‘Lioness’ scene-stealer Thad Luckinbill talks about the evolution of Kyle and his history with Taylor Sheridan.
Consumers still favor DoorDash and Uber Eats despite costs
Consumers sustain DoorDash and Uber Eats growth by prioritizing food delivery despite cutting spending elsewhere.
6 Android phones with microSD card slots you can still buy in 2026
Fed up with paying through the nose for more storage? Here are six Android phones to buy right now that still have a microSD card slot.
Are You In Perimenopause? Signs, Symptoms, and What to Ask Your Doctor
Many women are still confused about perimenopause. An expert shares how to recognize and manage symptoms and when to talk with your doctor.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: Surprising final camera design leaked
(Update: CAD model also shows other Galaxy S27 variant) Using a sketch and a cryptic message, one of the most well-known leakers appears to have revealed the final design of the Galaxy S27 Ultra Triple-Cam months ahead of the launch. According to the leak, the horizontal bar design reminiscent of a Google Pixel, that has been shown repeatedly lately is out. The potential new design, while looking a lot like recent iPhones, could still offer advantages in everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: This is how the new camera is supposed to look like
Using a sketch and a cryptic message, one of the most well-known leakers appears to have revealed the final design of the Galaxy S27 Ultra Triple-Cam months ahead of the launch. According to the leak, the horizontal bar design reminiscent of a Google Pixel, that has been shown repeatedly lately is out. The potential new design, while looking a lot like recent iPhones, could still offer advantages in everyday use.
When scientists announced Webb’s first definitive detection of Neptune’s auroras in March 2025, they revealed another surprise: observations taken in 2023 showed that the planet’s upper atmosphere had cooled by several hundred degrees since Voyager 2 visited in 1989—and scientists still don’t know exactly why.
Webb's 2023 H3+ spectrum measured Neptune's upper atmosphere at 358 plus or minus 8 kelvin, far below Voyager 2's 1989 estimate, but two snapshots cannot yet explain what drove the change.
Encompass Health (EHC) Stock May Be 16% Undervalued As Cash Flow Holds Up
Encompass Health stock has more than doubled over the past 5 years, yet current checks still suggest the shares trade at a discount to an intrinsic value estimate based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach and to what earnings multiples imply. Encompass Health has returned about 105.2% over 5 years, which puts current investors in the position of weighing further upside against the gains already on the table. Expectations for continued cash flow generation from its rehabilitation...
WHO RUNS MARYLAND POLITICS NOW?
ByThe Maryland Wire The Machine Didn’t Die — It Broke Apart Mike Miller is gone. Steny Hoyer is retiring. The two men who helped define Maryland political power for generations are disappearing from the map. Nobody has inherited all of what they controlled. Instead, Maryland power has fractured among Wes Moore, legislative leaders, county organizations, federal figures and a new generation fighting to connect the pieces. By The Maryland Wire For decades, there were two names in Maryland politics that required almost no explanation. Mike Miller. Steny Hoyer. You didn’t necessarily have to agree with them. You didn’t even have to like them. But everyone understood something: Not social-media power. Not cable-news power. Not the temporary power that comes from one big election. They possessed political infrastructure. Relationships. Institutional memory. Donors. Staff. Allies. County leaders. Lobbyists. Legislators. Operatives. And the ability to connect people who needed something with people capable of delivering it. Today one is gone. The other is preparing to leave Congress after more than four decades. And Maryland faces a question it hasn’t had to answer in generations: The answer may be: Nobody. At least not the way Miller once did. Maryland’s old machine wasn’t inherited by one person. It fragmented. And now several ambitious political networks are competing to assemble the pieces. Miller presided over the Maryland Senate for 33 years, becoming one of the longest-serving legislative leaders in American history. He stepped down as Senate president in 2019 and died in January 2021. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) But Miller’s real power wasn’t the title printed on his door. It was the accumulation of relationships behind it. Miller came from Maryland’s old Democratic organization and developed into an extraordinarily adaptable political operator, retaining authority even as the Senate around him became younger and more liberal. (The Washington Post) He understood something fundamental: politics is information. Who wants what? Who owes whom? Which senator needs help? Which county executive wants something in the budget? Which committee chairman can move a bill? Which lobbyist represents which client? Which candidate should receive support today because that candidate could be a senator ten years from now? Miller knew the answers because he’d spent decades collecting them. Miller’s influence wasn’t confined to elected officials. Former Miller aides became prominent Annapolis lobbyists. Maryland Matters noted figures such as Joseph Bryce and Timothy Perry among the high-profile lobbyists who had once served as top Miller aides. (Maryland Matters) That was one of Miller’s greatest political achievements. He didn’t merely accumulate power around himself. He produced alumni. Staffers became lobbyists. Legislators became committee chairs. Allies became power brokers. And decades of relationships reinforced one another. By the end, Mike Miller wasn’t simply a person. He was an ecosystem. Hoyer’s network was different. Miller’s power was rooted in Annapolis. Hoyer connected Maryland to Washington. He served in the Maryland Senate before winning election to Congress in 1981 and ultimately became one of the longest-serving members of the U.S. House and a longtime No. 2 in House Democratic leadership. In January 2026, Hoyer announced that he would retire rather than seek another term. (The Washington Post) His influence stretched through: Prince George’s County, Southern Maryland, Congress, federal agencies, donors, campaign organizations, and generations of Democratic candidates. And Hoyer had something machine builders value enormously: a succession network. That became obvious almost immediately. When Hoyer announced his retirement, Maryland’s 5th Congressional District exploded with candidates. Twenty-four Democrats entered the race. But when the votes were counted, the winner was Adrian Boafo, Hoyer’s former campaign manager. Boafo wasn’t running without establishment help. He was endorsed by Hoyer. He was endorsed by Governor Wes Moore. And he ultimately won the Democratic nomination. (AP News) In his victory speech, Boafo described the result as voters deciding it was time to “pass the torch to a new generation of leaders.” (AP News) That phrase captures the transition perfectly. Hoyer’s seat isn’t simply being vacated. Parts of his network are being transferred. But they aren’t being transferred to another Steny Hoyer. They’re being absorbed into a newer political constellation. And standing prominently inside that constellation is Wes Moore. If someone forces you to name the single person sitting nearest the center of Maryland Democratic politics today, the answer is Governor Wes Moore. The 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary underscored the scale of his position. Moore won renomination overwhelmingly, receiving roughly 88% of the Democratic primary vote. (WBAL-TV) But raw votes tell only part of the story. Look at the party infrastructure. The Maryland Democratic Party says Steuart Pittman ran for state party chairman in 2025 “at the suggestion of Governor Wes Moore.” Pittman took office that July. (The Maryland Democratic Party) That’s important. Governors traditionally influence their state parties. But party leadership plus fundraising, endorsements, executive appointments and national relationships creates the beginning of something bigger: a political network that could survive the governor’s term. Moore also played a role in the Hoyer succession by backing Boafo. That’s how political organizations reproduce themselves. You support tomorrow’s politician today. And that’s the distinction that matters. Moore has enormous statewide visibility. Miller had decades of accumulated legislative control. Moore can endorse candidates. Miller could influence the environment in which legislators lived every day. Committee assignments. Leadership positions. Legislative priorities. Relationships that had been accumulating since before many current lawmakers entered politics. Moore may have a larger national profile than Miller ever possessed. But he doesn’t possess Miller’s half-century of Annapolis memory. Nobody does. Which is why the modern Maryland political structure looks less like a pyramid and more like several power centers connected by overlapping relationships. One of those centers belongs to Senate President Bill Ferguson. Ferguson controls an institution no governor can simply command. The Senate. Maryland’s official 2026 legislative records identify Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That means influence over: committee structure, Senate leadership, legislative priorities, confirmations, and negotiations with the House and governor. But Ferguson is not Mike Miller 2.0. Miller’s extraordinary longevity allowed him to become almost inseparable from the institution. Ferguson possesses the office. Miller possessed the office plus decades of political mythology and accumulated relationships. Those aren’t the same thing. The House now has its own new center of gravity. Official 2026 legislative records identify Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker of the House of Delegates, alongside Ferguson as Senate President. (Maryland General Assembly) That makes the current Maryland governing triangle: Executive power. Senate power. House power. None fully controls the others. And that fact alone demonstrates how different modern Maryland is from the Miller era. The governor proposes. The legislature disposes. Committee leaders negotiate. County interests intervene. And political coalitions shift issue by issue. That’s not one machine. That’s a networked power structure. Then there’s U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks. Her significance isn’t that she is the new Hoyer. She isn’t. Hoyer spent decades constructing his network. Alsobrooks brings something different: Prince George’s County roots, a statewide electoral organization, a United States Senate platform, and relationships with national Democratic leaders. That makes her a critical bridge between Maryland and Washington at precisely the moment Hoyer leaves. Hoyer’s retirement therefore doesn’t necessarily weaken Prince George’s influence. It changes who carries it. Prince George’s itself is undergoing a dramatic generational transition. Official 2026 results show Aisha Braveboy winning the Democratic County Executive primary with 87,944 votes and 73.31% of the vote. (Maryland State Board of Elections) That’s political infrastructure. Prince George’s is one of Maryland’s central Democratic vote engines. A county executive with that level of primary support gains: appointments, budget influence, organizational relationships, donor access, and a platform for cultivating the next generation of political leadership. Braveboy therefore isn’t merely another person on the Maryland power map. She controls a place from which a political organization can be built. Boafo is particularly interesting because he sits almost perfectly at the intersection between the old and new worlds. He worked for Hoyer. Hoyer endorsed him. Moore endorsed him. Then Boafo beat an enormous Democratic field for Hoyer’s seat. (AP News) That doesn’t make him powerful on Hoyer’s scale. He’s just beginning. But it illustrates how power actually transfers: not through a ceremonial handoff, but through endorsements, donors, staff, relationships, and voter confidence. Boafo may become Hoyer’s congressional successor. He will not automatically inherit Hoyer’s 40-plus years of political capital. That part has to be rebuilt. This is the part that often gets overlooked. When a machine breaks apart, power doesn’t only move upward. Some people’s relationships become less valuable. Former Miller aides still know Annapolis. Former Miller allies still possess institutional memory. Veteran lobbyists don’t forget how legislation works. But something fundamental disappeared when Miller did: the common center. The person capable of connecting all of them instantly was gone. That changes the value of a political network. Imagine knowing everybody in Annapolis. Useful. Now imagine the person who introduced many of those people, appointed committee chairs, influenced Senate priorities and understood decades of relationships is simultaneously Senate President. Much more useful. Remove that person and the individual relationships remain. But the system becomes decentralized. First: Bill Ferguson. The Senate’s institutional relationships now run through his leadership rather than Miller’s. Second: the House leadership. With the Miller-Busch generation gone, today’s House leaders are building their own committee chairs, alliances and relationships. Third: Wes Moore. Moore became governor after Miller was gone. That distinction matters. Earlier governors had to operate with Miller sitting across State Circle. Moore entered office during a generational reset. Instead of negotiating with the old machine, he has the opportunity to help build the next network. Fourth: Angela Alsobrooks and the emerging Prince George’s generation. Hoyer is leaving. Miller is gone. The county’s political leadership now belongs to another generation. Fifth: politicians who were outside the old Miller organization. When someone dominates an institution for 33 years, inevitably some politicians develop within that organization and others outside it. Miller’s departure created room for people who may never have risen as quickly under the old structure. That’s the biggest point. If Mike Miller’s power had simply transferred to Bill Ferguson, Maryland would still have a machine. If Hoyer’s influence simply transferred to Boafo, Maryland would still have a machine. If every county leader simply took orders from Moore, Maryland would have a machine. None of those things happened. Instead: Moore controls the statewide executive platform. Ferguson controls the Senate. Peña-Melnyk controls the House. Alsobrooks has statewide and federal reach. Braveboy has Prince George’s executive power. Pittman leads the state Democratic Party after Moore encouraged him to seek the role. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Boafo represents the beginning of the post-Hoyer congressional generation. And Baltimore, Montgomery County, organized labor, donors and other county organizations maintain their own centers of influence. That’s not one machine. If you want to understand where Maryland power is moving, don’t simply watch office titles. Watch endorsements. Who does Moore support? Who does Alsobrooks support? Who gets Ferguson’s allies? Who gets House leadership? Who gets Hoyer’s blessing? Who gets labor? Who gets major donors? And most importantly: That is where the new Maryland network becomes visible. The Boafo race was a textbook example. Hoyer’s successor didn’t emerge randomly from 24 candidates. He had ties to the outgoing incumbent and support from the governor. The old network and the emerging one overlapped. And voters chose him. (AP News) Moore may ultimately become the most important person in determining whether Maryland develops another durable statewide political organization. But the test isn’t whether Moore himself remains popular. The test is what happens to the people he supports. Which delegates become senators? Which senators become committee chairs? Which county officials become executives? Which staffers become candidates? Which appointees become statewide leaders? Who gets his donor network? Who gets his political advisers? Who eventually gets his endorsement when Maryland faces a post-Moore gubernatorial succession fight? That’s how we’ll know whether Moore was merely a successful governor— or the founder of another generation of Maryland power. There’s another category worth watching: politicians who came from Miller’s Maryland but remain active in the new one. Dereck Davis is one. Anthony Brown is another. Veteran legislators and former officials throughout the state still possess old relationships that newer politicians don’t. These people can function as bridges. That’s important because political systems rarely reset completely. The new machine usually grows partly from pieces of the old one. Donors don’t disappear. Lobbyists don’t disappear. Operatives don’t disappear. Institutional memory doesn’t disappear. They find new centers of gravity. If you want one name: His overwhelming 2026 Democratic renomination, executive authority, national profile and influence within the Maryland Democratic Party make that difficult to dispute. (WBAL-TV) But saying Moore “runs Maryland” the way Miller once ran the Senate would oversimplify the reality. Maryland power today looks more like this: WES MOORE Statewide organization.Appointments.Fundraising.Executive government.National Democratic relationships. BILL FERGUSON The Senate.Committees.Confirmations.Legislative leverage. JOSELINE PEÑA-MELNYK The House.Committee leadership.Budget and legislative leverage. ANGELA ALSOBROOKS Statewide electoral organization.Federal platform.Prince George’s relationships.National Democratic connections. AISHA BRAVEBOY Prince George’s executive organization.County government.A major Democratic vote base. THE POST-HOYER GENERATION Boafo and the emerging political class that will have to rebuild Hoyer’s Washington-Maryland network rather than simply inherit it. It did something more interesting. Mike Miller’s influence was too personal, too old and too deeply rooted in his own relationships to be inherited whole. Hoyer’s network is too extensive and too intertwined with decades of congressional politics to fit neatly inside one successor. So the pieces are moving. Toward Moore. Toward Ferguson. Toward Peña-Melnyk. Toward Alsobrooks. Toward Braveboy. Toward younger candidates and new county organizations. And toward veteran political survivors who understand both eras. That’s the next chapter of Maryland politics. The person who eventually connects: Annapolis, Prince George’s, Montgomery County, Baltimore, labor, business, donors, the Maryland Democratic Party, and the congressional delegation will possess something Maryland hasn’t truly seen since Miller’s heyday. Not merely another elected official. And maybe that’s why searching for “the next Mike Miller” is the wrong exercise. There may never be another one. The more important question is: Miller spent half a century becoming that person. Hoyer spent decades becoming another version of it. Maryland’s current political leaders are still competing for the privilege. And until somebody actually connects all those pieces, the most accurate answer to the question “Who runs Maryland?” may be the most fascinating one of all: No one does. Not anymore. But there are plenty of people trying. Sources University of Maryland and Maryland Matters — Miller’s 33-year Senate presidency and political legacy. (Behavioral and Social Sciences) Washington Post historical reporting — Miller’s rise from Maryland machine politics and ability to retain power as the Senate evolved. (The Washington Post) Maryland Matters — former top Miller aides who moved into Annapolis lobbying and the changing Senate power structure. (Maryland Matters) Washington Post and Reuters — Hoyer’s January 2026 retirement announcement after more than four decades in Congress and his long Democratic leadership career. (The Washington Post) Associated Press — Adrian Boafo’s 2026 victory in the Democratic primary to succeed Hoyer, including Hoyer and Moore’s support and Boafo’s “pass the torch” remarks. (AP News) Maryland Democratic Party — Steuart Pittman’s official biography stating that he sought the state chairmanship at Moore’s suggestion. (The Maryland Democratic Party) Maryland General Assembly — official 2026 records identifying Bill Ferguson as Senate President and Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker. (Maryland General Assembly) Maryland State Board of Elections — official 2026 Prince George’s County results showing Aisha Braveboy’s dominant County Executive primary victory. (Maryland State Board of Elections) 2026 election reporting — Moore’s overwhelming Democratic gubernatorial primary victory. (WBAL-TV)
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