Federal prosecutors say a sweeping health care fraud crackdown in the Los Angeles area uncovered roughly $2 billion in allegedly fraudulent claims to public and private insurance programs and led to charges against 15 people, including six medical professionals. bit.ly/4icKZI9

City leaders are asking voters to sign off on a major change to how the city awards large contracts, but critics warn the proposal could weaken safeguards meant to prevent corruption. MORE: bit.ly/4yydGpn

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Fact Check Team: Can Republican campaign cash keep the GOP competitive in 2026 midterms? bit.ly/3WGudtS

A polling firm has disappeared online amid media outlets questioning some of its surveys and employees. bit.ly/4ecER1J

Gas pumps at a Sheetz store in Virginia suffered heavy fire damage after a blaze broke out near landscaping crews fueling lawnmowers. See more: bit.ly/4zPhJ1v

You can be responsible with your credit cards. You can pay your card bills in full each month and never owe a dollar in interest. And for all that effort, your credit card company will still consider you a “deadbeat” — the industry’s term for its least profitable customers. bit.ly/4dSc8z1

The WNBA Finals have become a target for conservative critics taking issue with multiple policies within the league, putting the sport’s biggest stage at the center of a growing political fight. bit.ly/4zTzxsp

“As a Christian, I forgive and obviously I move on and and there’s wonderful times that I had there [Cincinnati]. Like I said, there’ll be a time to reflect and all that stuff. But right now there’s an opponent in front of us. And as the Ravens, we look forward to capitalizing on everything that we can this week," Trey Hendrickson, Ravens linebacker, said. bit.ly/4sknGkw

A holiday cocktail pop-up featuring seasonal drinks, festive décor and family-friendly events is set to open at Power Plant Live! in Baltimore. bit.ly/4Bnl6OL

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is reportedly facing months of recovery after doctors discovered blood clots in both of his lungs, raising questions about how a potentially life-threatening condition can develop in a young, physically fit professional athlete. bit.ly/4i3BDQg

American expatriates in Europe said that they miss U.S. social services, living costs, and culture, with some looking to return home, according to a report. bit.ly/48bEe4M

Hannah Gosselin is sharing where she stands with her brother, Collin Gosselin, in the wake of his memoir release. bit.ly/47BKliJ

The U.S. Marshals Service has joined the search for a man accused of carrying out armed carjackings at luxury car dealerships in Maryland and Virginia. Joe Cofer, 38, of Washington D.C. is wanted on felony carjacking charges. MARYLAND'S MOST WANTED: bit.ly/4i21qZe

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore won't say whether he will serve another four years if reelected. His lieutenant governor, Aruna Miller, won't say whether she's prepared to take his place. bit.ly/3UKdlSq

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore won't say whether he will serve another four years if reelected. His lieutenant governor, Aruna Miller, won't say whether she's prepared to take his place. bit.ly/3UKdlSq

"It’ll just open it up to steering contracts to favorite contractors who are top campaign contributors. It opens the door to corruption which it was designed to prevent,” Former City Councilman Jody Landers said. If approved, Question E would allow the city to eliminate its policy of awarding large city contracts to the lowest and responsible bidder. READ MORE: bit.ly/4yydGpn