David Smith

David D. Smith, owner of the Baltimore Sun, sued Maryland Governor Wes Moore for defamation, alleging Moore falsely claimed Smith was affiliated with Jeffrey Epstein and that he purchased the Sun to promote Donald Trump. Smith denies the allegations, stating he has no personal or business ties to Epstein and disputes Moore's misrepresentation of his comments about Trump.

Sonic Automotive broke ground on a new three-story Porsche dealership in downtown Nashville, set to open in early 2027. The 52,000-square-foot facility will be the sixth Porsche dealership in the U.S. and located at 25 Lindsley Avenue in the SoBro neighborhood.

The owner of The Baltimore Sun is threatening to sue Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over comments linking him to Jeffrey Epstein. Moore's lawyer defended the claims as true, citing Epstein's investments in Sinclair when David Smith was CEO, while Smith's lawyer demanded a retraction and document preservation. The dispute is part of an ongoing conflict between the newspaper and Moore's administration, including investigations into Moore's military record.

Clarksville City Council approved a 10% property tax increase and budget cuts after months of debate, finalizing a $178 million fiscal year 2026-27 budget. The decision included reductions across most departments, including parks, police, fire, and streets, while the school system avoided cuts but faced rejected proposals to reduce voluntary contributions.

The article discusses how Donald Trump has shifted focus from the US's 250th anniversary of independence to himself, criticizing it as a missed opportunity for a unifying celebration. The Guardian's David Smith analyzes this as a 'theatre of the absurd,' suggesting Trump's actions detract from the historical significance of the event.

Iran and the United States agreed to halt hostilities in the Gulf and resume talks over the Strait of Hormuz dispute. Talks are set to resume in Qatar on Tuesday, as reported by Axios and The Guardian.

Donald Trump announced a 'great settlement' with Iran to end the Middle East war, expecting a deal to be signed in Europe soon. He previously promised fresh strikes against Iran but later called them off as the deal approached, though there was no confirmation from Iran.

Apple has spent six years refining the Maps app for WatchOS, focusing on usability and performance improvements. The article highlights the iterative development process and user feedback over time, with the blog post receiving 36 points and three comments on Hacker News.

A shooting occurred at the White House correspondents gala, with the suspect approaching Donald Trump and senior officials before being stopped by law enforcement. This incident follows two previous assassination attempts against Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, and at a Florida golf course.

The article discusses calls from both political sides to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump from office, despite a temporary ceasefire with Iran. Jonathan Freedland interviews David Smith to explore congressional procedures for removing Trump from the presidency.