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May 17, 2019

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Analysis of ransomware used in Baltimore attack indicates hackers needed 'unfettered access' to city computers

The new strain of ransomware used to cripple Baltimore's computer networks relies on attackers gaining "unfettered access" to victims' networks.

As it prepares for 144th Preakness, horse racing industry faces larger 'existential' crisis

After 23 horse deaths in California and another round of debate over the future of Pimlico, an anxious racing industry prepares to host the 144th Preakness.

Improbable is the Preakness favorite, but even trainer Bob Baffert says parity reigns

Trainer Bob Baffert has brought a parade of mighty horses to the Preakness. He's not sure his 2019 favorite, Improbable, belongs in their company.

State auditors: Forensic review under way to examine years of UMMS contracts, including 'Healthy Holly' books

A team of state auditors has begun a forensic audit of the University of Maryland Medical System, as mandated by state lawmakers in the wake of a scandal.

Addressing depth, Ravens sign free-agent pass rusher Shane Ray, WR Michael Floyd

The Ravens continued to fill out their roster with veteran free agents Friday, signing Shane Ray and Michael Floyd.

Johns Hopkins Hospital sues patients, many low income, for medical debt

John Hopkins Hospital has filed more than 2,400 lawsuits in Maryland courts since 2009, seeking to collect medical debt from its patients, many low income.

Property manager issued fire code violations after fatal Edgewood blaze prompts inspections

In the wake of last week’s fatal fire in Edgewood, the property manager has been served multiple notices of fire code violation for other properties he managed

Gas company sues Maryland seeking to resurrect pipeline through Western Maryland

A gas company has filed a federal lawsuit after state officials unanimously rejected plans for a pipeline that would carry fracked gas through Western Maryland

Lidl will open its first two Baltimore County supermarkets by next spring

Lidl, the German discount grocer that's expanding in the U.S., plans to open its first supermarkets in Baltimore County.

Mother of Dragons: Reisterstown native Mallory Rubin's passion runs deep on popular 'Game of Thrones' podcast

Reisterstown product Mallory Rubin was a successful but largely anonymous sports editor until she unleashed her passion for "Game of Thrones" via podcast.