Former Maryland principal withdraws from new school amid controversy
Former Ritchie Elementary School Principal Andrew Winter, who was recently reassigned to Rock Creek Valley Elementary School in Rockville, has withdrawn from the position following backlash from parents over a controversial incident involving a kindergartner.
Uber offering free rides to teens who failed their driving exam
Uber is offering free rides to teens who recently failed their driving test, helping parents manage transportation and easing stress for young drivers.
Amazon is ending its 'Try Before You Buy' program: What to know
Amazon is ending its "Prime Try Before You Buy," a program that lets customers try out certain clothing, shoes and accessories and only pay for what they want to keep.
Amazon trims back DEI initiatives, latest company to make cuts
Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here's what to know.
Disney pledges $15M for Los Angeles wildfires recovery
The Palisades Fire alone is already the deadliest fire in Los Angeles history.
Virginia crews prep for next winter storm after major cleanup effort
Across the region, officials said they’ve made significant progress cleaning up after the last storm – while they’ve also begun preparations for the next.
Montgomery County Public Schools providing meals during snow closure
Montgomery County Public Schools opened 18 emergency meal distribution sites for MCPS families on Wednesday.
Montgomery County parents react to third consecutive snow day
In a statement, MCPS said that while progress is being made, “snow levels and persistently cold temperatures are impacting our ability to clear school sites, parking lots, and walkways of snow and ice."
DC Schools to open on time Wednesday
As the snow clears, D.C. students will head back to school on time Wednesday, while neighboring districts face widespread closures and delays.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
Amazon offering 'full support' to employee injured in New Orleans terror attack
Amazon is offering its "full support" to an employee who was injured in the New Orleans terror attack.
Apple's $95M eavesdropping lawsuit settlement: What to know
What to know about settlement claims after lawsuit alleged Apple's Siri assistant recorded users without consent.
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.
Virginia man arrested after FBI uncovers massive cache of explosives
A Virginia man has been arrested after federal agents discovered what may be the largest cache of explosives ever confiscated by the FBI, according to court documents.
2 injured, 1 critical, in 'horrific' Columbia Heights apartment fire
Around 35 residents were torn from their homes in the early hours of New Year's Eve after a fire ripped through a Columbia Heights apartment complex.
6 homes damaged, 3 firefighters injured after fire breaks out in Northwest DC
Three D.C. firefighters were injured in a Sunday morning blaze that left six homes damaged in Northwest.
Four Seasons Hotel conman wanted by DC Police
D.C. police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of committing fraud and theft at the Four Seasons Hotel in Georgetown.
Top Google searches of 2024
Take a look at some of the topics people searched for the most on Google in 2024.
Starbucks baristas strike grows to hundreds of stores nationwide
Hundreds of Starbucks stores closed as baristas participated in nationwide walkouts.