Apple considering iPhone price hikes this fall: report
Apple is reportedly mulling higher prices for iPhones released this fall and is weighing product updates that could be cited as causing the price hikes rather than tariffs.
Retiree health fund tapped to MCPS budget, avoiding income tax hike
An income tax increase is off the table in Montgomery County after council leaders joined with public school officials to announce they’ve figured out a solution that would fund virtually all the school system’s budget needs without raising income tax.
Porch pooper caught on video: Amazon fires driver after defecating on porch
Amazon fired a delivery driver who was seen on video pooping on the front porch of a Woodland Hills home.
Apple Siri settlement: How to file in class-action lawsuit
The payout comes from a 2019 class-action lawsuit that was settled over unauthorized Siri recordings that were allegedly given to third-party quality control contractors without consent.
Google reaches $1.4B settlement with Texas over claims of tracking, collecting private data
Google will pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a 2022 lawsuit that claims the company collected users' private data without permission.
Disney Abu Dhabi announced as company's first Middle East theme park destination
The Walt Disney Company on Wednesday announced plans to build a new Disneyland theme park resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, marking Disney’s seventh resort and its first in the Middle East.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
Uber offers free rides to and from prom for teens: How to book one
Uber is offering U.S. teens free rides to and from prom this year. Here's what to know.
Amazon tariff price report addressed by White House: ‘Hostile and political’
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
Amazon tariff price report addressed by White House: ‘Hostile and political’
The White House came after Amazon Tuesday morning over a report that the shopping giant will begin showing tariff costs in its prices.
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launches first full batch of satellites from Florida
Amazon’s Project Kuiper launched its first full batch of satellites from Florida using a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The rokcet lifted off just after 7 p.m., from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral.
Uber warns it may have 'no choice' but to leave Colorado ahead of rider safety bill
A Colorado bill would require Uber drivers to have continuous audio and video recording of rides.
Google’s online ad business found to be an illegal monopoly by federal judge
A federal judge ruled that Google illegally monopolized key parts of the digital ad market, marking the company’s second major antitrust loss in less than a year.
DC police cracking down on drivers with traffic safety violations
D.C. police say they’re cracking down on traffic safety violations — especially drivers running up thousands of dollars in unpaid photo enforcement speeding tickets.
New audit shows DCPS spending increased to $25K per student; staffing outpacing enrollment
A new audit is taking a closer look at how D.C. Public Schools is spending money on staffing. The biggest finding was that staffing is growing at a faster rate than student enrollment.
Starbucks sets new dress code for workers as it revamps cafe look
Starbucks is implementing a new dress code for workers across its North American stores next month, as the coffee giant aims to refresh its store image and boost business under CEO Brian Niccol.
Maryland elementary student found with list of people 'they thought should be harmed': principal
A Maryland elementary school student was discovered with a list of individuals “they thought should be harmed," according to the school’s principal.
Future school boundary changes cause concern among some MCPS parents
A brand-new high school is coming to a community in Maryland but which students and neighborhoods are moving into the new building once it's complete is the question that's raising concern.
Amazon's Project Kuiper rocket launch scrubbed: What to know
Amazon's Project Kuiper was expected to send its first batch of satellites to space, a big step in its mission to launch satellite internet and compete with SpaceX’s Starlink service.
DC police officers are being investigated over COVID-19 relief fraud
Over two dozen D.C. police officers are under investigation after allegations that they pocketed federal pandemic relief dollars, reports say.