University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Union members protested layoffs at multiple Maryland universities, citing concerns over student safety and unethical treatment. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) urged the University System of Maryland Board of Regents to reverse decisions affecting 73 employees at College Park, 21 at Bowie State, and others. A proposed referendum on arbitration reform and budget constraints were highlighted as potential solutions.

Scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, discovered a weak spot in enteroviruses, including polio and common cold viruses, which could lead to new treatments. The team found how viral RNA recruits proteins for replication. This discovery sheds light on the molecular process of viral reproduction.