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CBS News
2 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Annapolis residents concerned about potential annexation of Carr's Manor
The city of Annapolis is reviewing a petition to annex an area called Carr's Manor. If it goes through, the annexation will pave the way for a developer to build more than a dozen homes. Some neighbors told WJZ the move would hurt their quiet way of life. Tyler Goble said he and several of his neighbors on Carr's Road received a letter back in April. "I was honestly upset and surprised to hear that they wanted to come through this quiet little street of ours and redesign it and develop it," Goble said. Attorneys representing developer Robert Bontempo sent the letter to notify neighbors that they were filing a petition for the city of Annapolis to annex about seven acres of Bontempo's property in that neighborhood. The annexation would mean connecting to city utilities, allowing Bontempo to build more homes. Bontempo and his attorney, Alan Hyatt, presented the petition at a city council meeting on June 16. "This is not going to cause some massive amount of development or traffic. We're talking about potentially 14 more houses," Hyatt said at the meeting. Goble told WJZ he is seriously concerned about how that would impact the neighborhood. "Regardless, we still don't want 14 houses down here," said Goble. "Being able to connect with wildlife and the quietness of the street is something we don't want to lose." Goble said he is also worried about the potential cost and the headache of connecting utilities. "We'd all have to rip our yards up and get city sewer and water," Goble said. Bontempo did not immediately respond to WJZ's request for comment, but he said during the preliminary review of the petition at the June 16 council meeting that he would try work with city council to make sure neighbors would not have to pay out of pocket to connect to water and sewer. "So these people are happy, everybody wins, and the city will get the benefit of future tax revenues," said Bontempo. City leaders have not taken a position as it's still early in the process. The petition was referred to the Department of Public Works and Planning and Zoning.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Fifth annual Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival rescheduled for Oct. 18
The 2025 Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18 due to forecasted severe weather and thunderstorms, Annapolis Pride Board Chair Joe Toolan announced. The parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Calvert and Bladen streets, go around Church Circle and up West Street, to end at Amos Garrett Blvd. The festival will take place outside the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and the Bates Athletic Complex between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Toolan said the theme of the 2025 parade is "Growing in Pride, Growing in Community." "This year's theme celebrates the vibrant, evolving strength of our LGBTQIA+ community and reflects how Pride is not only personal — a journey of self-acceptance and authenticity — but also collective, rooted in connection, community support, and shared progress," Toolan said. Toolan added that the board is looking forward to hosting the event in October due to its historical significance. Retired U.S. Space Force Colonel Bree Fram will serve as the Grand Marshal for this year's parade. "October was previously designated as LGBTQIA+ History Month because it closely aligned with other important celebrations in the queer community, including National 'Coming Out' Day on Oct. 11," Toolan said. Thousands attended the 2024 parade and festival, marching and dancing to celebrate Pride Month and the LGBTQ+ community. Fashion designer and Maryland native Christian Siriano was the Grand Marshal and delivered the keynote speech. Siriano rose to fame after he won the fourth season of Bravo's "Project Runway" in 2007. He then went on to launch his own label. He was inducted into the Council of Fashion Designers of America in 2013. About 80 floats participated in the 2024 parade, and an estimated 10,000 supporters attended the festivities. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was also in attendance.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Hegseth reassigns first female Naval Academy head
Navy Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, the first female to serve as superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy is being reassigned, the Defense Department announced Friday. Davids was instead tapped to serve as deputy chief of naval operations, plans, strategy and warfighting development, according to a press release. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte was named to lead the Naval Academy in her place — making him the first Marine to lead the institution. 'The Naval Academy remains one of the most consequential institutions in American public life. It forges leaders of character, men and women of integrity, resilience, and intellect who will guide our Fleet and our Nation through the challenges of an increasingly contested world,' Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan said in a statement. 'Lt. Gen. Borgschulte is uniquely prepared to lead the next generations of naval and marine officers and ensure they are ready for the future fight,' Phelan added. Superintendents at the Naval Academy are there for at least three years typically, but the stint can be shorter. Davids, a 1989 graduate of the academy in Annapolis, Md., had been the leader of the institution since January 2024. Her reassignment, which was first reported by USNI News, comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has overseen the shake-up of top military leaders. Trump removed Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown Jr. in February and nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan 'Razin' Caine, who was eventually confirmed by the Senate for the role. The administration also fired chief of naval operations Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, who was the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump also removed Adm. Linda Fagan, the first female U.S. Coast Guard commandant. Phelan congratulated Davids on her appointment, adding that she commanded 'at every level and has led with distinction in some of the most complex security environments of our time.' 'Her strategic vision and operational depth will be an exceptional asset to the Navy and the Department of Defense,' Phelan said. Davids said in a statement that she was honored to be nominated to her new role. 'I look forward to continuing to serve alongside America's strongest warfighters,' she wrote. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
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Cardio vs. Strength Training: Which Is Better for Shrinking Middle-Age Belly Fat?
If you're battling a middle-aged belly bulge, you're certainly not alone. Belly fat becomes more common in men over 40, mainly due to hormonal shifts, such as reduced testosterone and a rise in insulin. On top of that, a slowing metabolism makes it easier for fat to accumulate in the abdomen, says Ben LaNeve, CPT, and personal training lead at Life Time Annapolis. To help you shed stubborn fat and reclaim your waistline, we spoke with fitness experts to optimize your workout routine and answer one critical question: What's more effective for melting belly fat—cardio or strength training? 'As we reach midlife…we lose muscle and our hormones change,' LaNeve tells Men's Journal. 'This means we burn fewer calories, even at rest, and it becomes easier to gain weight. To keep metabolism active, workouts should shift to include more strength training to maintain muscle, regular cardio for heart health, and a focus on staying consistent rather than just pushing harder.' But which workout modality reigns supreme? We learned the pros and cons of each, and ultimately, which is the best option to tame, trim, and tighten your Pros and Cons of Cardio Running comes with a long list of benefits, from improved cardiovascular health to reduced body fat. But like any workout style, it has its drawbacks, too. Below, we break down the pros and cons of this cardio-first approach. Pros It Checks a Lot of Boxes What does this mean, exactly? 'Cardio can touch on some basic strength principles (Hello, quads on the Stairmaster!) as well as general movement longevity (achieving the magical 10,000 step mark). So in short, cardio can provide some serious bang for your buck when there is some thought put into it,' explains Casey Lee, owner and certified personal trainer at Purposeful Strength, LLC. It Boosts Calorie Expenditure Engaging in regular cardio is a productive way to burn calories and melt fat. 'Aerobic exercise effectively reduces visceral belly fat (around the organs) by increasing calorie expenditure and improving insulin sensitivity,' explains LaNeve. Caveats It's Time-Consuming 'For long-term aerobic gains to happen, we want to start accumulating upwards [of] three hours of moderate intensity cardio,' Lee tells us. 'For some, finding three hours a week in total can be challenging. If you're trying to burn stubborn body fat, time in the gym needs to be a proactive factor.'The Pros and Cons of Strength Training Unlike cardio, which primarily boosts heart health and burns calories, strength training focuses on building muscle and improving overall body composition. But it's not for everyone. Here, we break down the key benefits and potential drawbacks of this muscle-first approach. Pros It Delivers Results With Minimal Equipment You heard that right! You don't necessarily need a pricey gym membership or at-home machines in order to get into shape. 'A vast majority of my clients utilize adjustable dumbbells and their body weight to achieve strength gains that can help reshape and recompose their bodies,' Lee says. It Builds and Preserves Lean Muscle If you want to fast-track muscle growth, strength training is the name of the game. (After all, muscle burns more calories than fat!) '[This form of exercise] builds and maintains lean muscle mass, which elevates resting metabolic rate and counteracts age-related muscle loss,' LaNeve points out. It Sets You Up for an All-Day Calorie Burn Whether lifting weights or training with your body weight, performing strength exercises will set you up for an efficient, all-day calorie burn. '[Strength training] builds muscle, boosts your metabolism, and helps balance out the hormones that start dropping as you get older—it doesn't burn as many calories on the spot, but it sets you up to burn more all day,' explains Kai Zimmer, lead trainer at Fred Fitness. Caveats It's Technical One downside to strength training, according to Lee? It's 'technical.' In other words, you need to pay attention to your form and the weights you're working with. 'For cardio, you can walk for 60 minutes and check the boxes; however, strength has a few more rules for fat loss,' Lee explains. 'Progressively increasing reps and/or weights and monitoring rest intervals to promote muscle growth becomes a factor when you're trying to burn off those last few areas of stubborn fat.'Cardio vs. Strength Training: Which Is More Effective for Burning Belly Fat? It's clear that cardio and strength training each promote fat loss in their own way. But when you're deciding which is more effective to focus on, experts agree there's a clear winner. 'Strength training is king when it comes to 'reshaping' your body,' Lee says. 'Cardio can make you look like a smaller version of yourself, so yes, your waistline will shrink. However, when it comes to changing the way your body looks—including a smaller waist—strength training builds the muscle that shapes your body.' LaNeve advocates for strength training due to its many benefits: increased metabolic rate, sustained lean muscle, and healthy aging. 'When it comes to shrinking the waistline, all forms of strength training have value, but circuit-style resistance training and compound movements—whether using bodyweight, moderate weights, or heavy lifting—are especially effective,' LaNeve tells us. 'Circuit training combines strength and elevated heart rate for greater calorie burn, while heavy lifting builds lean muscle that boosts metabolism. Bodyweight strength is highly accessible and improves core stability. The key is consistency and progressive overload—challenging the muscles over time to stimulate fat loss and reshape the midsection.' If time is tight and you only have 30 minutes to dedicate to your workout, Zimmer stresses 'intensity is everything.' Circuit-style strength training—which torches fat while building muscle—is key. 'It's like running the gauntlet: five compound moves back-to-back—think dumbbell squats, push-ups, rows, kettlebell swings, and mountain climbers—40 seconds on, 20 seconds off, for four total rounds,' Zimmer says. 'It's efficient, relentless, and insanely effective for carving out the waistline.' But your routine shouldn't stop there. LaNeve and Lee point out the importance of following a nutritious diet and certain healthy lifestyle habits. 'Exercise alone isn't enough—habits like sleep, stress management, and diet strongly influence whether cardio or strength training actually leads to fat loss,' LaNeve explains. 'Poor sleep and high stress raise cortisol, a hormone linked to belly fat storage. A diet high in protein and whole foods fuels workouts and supports recovery. Without these foundations, even the best training plan can fall short of waistline results.'Cardio vs. Strength Training: Which Is Better for Shrinking Middle-Age Belly Fat? first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 18, 2025
Fox News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Pentagon announces Marine general tapped to lead Naval Academy in historic first
In a landmark nomination that reshapes nearly two centuries of tradition, Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte has been tapped to serve as the next superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. If confirmed by the Senate, he will become the first Marine to hold the top post in the Academy's 180-year history. The move was announced Friday by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as part of a broader slate of military leadership nominations. Borgschulte currently serves as the deputy commandant for manpower and reserve affairs at Marine Corps Headquarters in Quantico, Virginia. He is a 1991 graduate of the Naval Academy. The nomination comes amid an unexpected leadership shuffle. Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, who assumed command of the academy last year, has been nominated for reappointment and reassignment to the Pentagon. She is slated to become the deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans, strategy, and warfighting development (N3/N5/N7), pending Senate approval and a congressional waiver. "I'm honored to be nominated," Davids said in a statement. "I look forward to continuing to serve alongside America's strongest warfighters." Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan praised both officers. He called Borgschulte a "decorated combat leader" with "strategic insight" and commended Davids for her "strategic vision" and "operational depth." Phelan also noted the significance of the nomination, calling it a powerful signal of "naval integration" as a Marine prepares to lead the Navy's flagship officer training institution. s, founded in 1845, has long been led exclusively by Navy officers. The nomination of a Marine marks a sharp departure and a signal of evolving priorities in joint leadership and force development. Phelan described the Academy as one of the most "consequential institutions in American public life" and said Borgschulte's leadership will help shape officers "for an increasingly contested world." Borgschulte was commissioned in 1991 after graduating from the Naval Academy and has held multiple command and combat roles throughout his career. In his current position, he oversees the personnel policies, readiness and force structure of the Marines. Davids, a 1989 graduate of the Naval Academy, made history as the first woman and the first Hispanic to serve as superintendent. Her tenure at the academy appears to be ending prematurely. Superintendents are traditionally expected to serve three-year terms and then retire. A Department of Defense (DOD) news release did not provide an explanation for the sudden change, and her next assignment requires a waiver from Congress. Her next role would typically require a post-retirement transition, which she has not yet completed. Davids' husband, Rear Adm. Keith Davids, retired last year as commander of Naval Special Warfare. The couple met at the Academy while they were both plebes. Fox News Digital has reached out to the Navy regarding the timeline of the leadership transition. The nomination is now in the hands of the Senate with no official date yet for confirmation or change of command. Borgschulte's nomination is part of a broader DOD leadership shake-up that includes nominations for new service vice chiefs and combatant command heads across the military. The Navy referred Fox News Digital to the DOD release on the matter when asked for further comment.
