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Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Nikitha Godishala Murder Case: Accused Held In India, Parents Demand Transparency From U.S. Authorities (indicanews.com) — An Ellicott City resident's killing in nearby Columbia has led to the arrest of her former boyfriend in India, with Howard County police expecting extradition. Her parents, still grieving, are pressing U.S. authorities for more transparency about the investigation and how her case was handled across two countries.
• Why Maryland Has Become Modern R&B's Most Fertile Ground (okayplayer.com) — Maryland's alternative R&B scene is booming, and one standout, Dijon, has roots in Ellicott City, connecting local listeners to a broader statewide wave of genre-bending artists. The piece explores how churches, suburban life, Baltimore club, and DIY creativity are shaping a uniquely Maryland sound that's now influencing R&B far beyond the state.
• Rodrigo Neri nets late game-winner in No. 4 Maryland men's soccer's 1-0 win over No. 9 High Point (dbknews.com) — An Ellicott City native, senior midfielder Kenny Quist-Therson, helped stabilize Maryland's reworked lineup as the Terps edged No. 9 High Point 1-0 on a late goal. With injuries forcing a new formation, Maryland's defense held firm while freshman striker Rodrigo Neri finally broke through in the 81st minute to keep the Terps unbeaten.
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