Ravens/Giants Trade: Baltimore traded defensive tackle C.J. Okoye to the New York Giants for a 2028 seventh-round pick, reuniting him with former Ravens coach John Harbaugh after Okoye played 13 games in Baltimore last season. Ravens Kicker Watch: After Tyler Loop missed two field goals in a 41-3 preseason win over Washington, coach Jesse Minter said the team will keep evaluating the “best situation” at kicker ahead of the Sept. 13 opener. Fire Safety in Cecil County: Four people were displaced after a single-family home in Elkton was fully engulfed in flames; investigators say an electrical issue may have sparked an initial fire that later reignited, with no injuries reported. Health Alert—Mercury Spill: Six people were hospitalized for evaluation after a possible mercury spill in Lutherville tied to work at a home; officials say no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. Local Education Spotlight: A Bethesda teacher returned to Little Flower School as a new first grade instructor, coming back to the alma mater where she once learned to read. Sports—Orioles Update: Blaze Alexander was activated and hit leadoff as Baltimore beat Oakland in extra innings, keeping the Orioles close to the AL wild-card race. Crime/Justice Lens: A weekly look at national crime trends argues the recent violent-crime drop is widespread, while warning that cherry-picked comparisons can mislead. Outdoor/Conservation: Maryland DNR is ending the striped bass targeting ban after Aug. 31, with violations carrying fines up to $2,000. Baltimore Area Accidents: A 66-year-old woman was flown to a trauma center after a two-vehicle crash in Hollywood, and a worker was seriously injured when a concrete wall collapsed at a Piney Point construction site.