Minnesota State Fair's new foods for 2025: Photos
Here's the list of new foods for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.
Here's the list of new foods for the 2025 Minnesota State Fair.
Commanders’ tickets for NFL debut in Spain are hard to come by, leaving fans frustrated
Many Commanders fans expressed frustration after not being able to snag tickets to the team's game in Madrid.
Many Commanders fans expressed frustration after not being able to snag tickets to the team's game in Madrid.
DC’s public toilets to reopen amid funding uncertainty
A clean public bathroom can be tough to find, especially now that a popular program to provide public toilets in D.C. is on hold.
A clean public bathroom can be tough to find, especially now that a popular program to provide public toilets in D.C. is on hold.
DC Weather: Severe thunderstorm watches, warnings issued for DC area
Dangerous heat and severe weather are expected Tuesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with hot, humid conditions pushing heat index values as high as 106 degrees and strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon and evening.
Dangerous heat and severe weather are expected Tuesday across the Washington, D.C., region, with hot, humid conditions pushing heat index values as high as 106 degrees and strong thunderstorms likely this afternoon and evening.
D.C.'s public toilets closed, at least for now
According to Throne Labs, just before the Fourth of July holiday they received notice that the city deemed Throne's public toilets as not an essential service and did not renew the contract.
According to Throne Labs, just before the Fourth of July holiday they received notice that the city deemed Throne's public toilets as not an essential service and did not renew the contract.
Commanders tickets for Spain game are a tough get
Many fans expressed frustration after not being able to secure tickets to the team's game in Madrid.
Many fans expressed frustration after not being able to secure tickets to the team's game in Madrid.
Police increase reward for info on slain Capitol Hill intern to $40K
D.C. Police announced on Tuesday an increased reward for information in the murder of a Capitol Hill intern last month in Washington, D.C.
D.C. Police announced on Tuesday an increased reward for information in the murder of a Capitol Hill intern last month in Washington, D.C.
Wizards trade Kelly Olynyk to Spurs for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley
The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade veteran Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, and a 2026 second-round pick, reports say.
The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade veteran Kelly Olynyk to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley, and a 2026 second-round pick, reports say.
Prince George's County passes change to cannabis hiring policy for police, fire
If you're applying for a job on the Prince George's County police force, cannabis use won't disqualify you anymore.
If you're applying for a job on the Prince George's County police force, cannabis use won't disqualify you anymore.
Spotted lanternflies are back in the D.C. area — here’s how to spot and stop them
The invasive spotted lanternfly, originally from eastern Asia, is back for the summer across the DMV — and while they don’t pose a threat to humans, they can do serious damage to plants and trees.
The invasive spotted lanternfly, originally from eastern Asia, is back for the summer across the DMV — and while they don’t pose a threat to humans, they can do serious damage to plants and trees.
Trial begins for propane tech charged in fatal home explosion
The trial is now underway for Roger Bentley, the propane technician charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a 2024 house explosion that killed a Loudoun County volunteer firefighter and injured 13 others.
The trial is now underway for Roger Bentley, the propane technician charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a 2024 house explosion that killed a Loudoun County volunteer firefighter and injured 13 others.
US measles cases hit 30-year high, experts say
According to the Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, 1,277 measles cases have been confirmed in the United States as of July 5 — marking the highest number reported in 33 years.
According to the Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, 1,277 measles cases have been confirmed in the United States as of July 5 — marking the highest number reported in 33 years.
Trial begins for propane technician charged in fatal Virginia home explosion
A trial is now underway for Roger Bentley, the propane technician charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a 2024 house explosion that killed a Loudoun County volunteer firefighter and injured 13 others.
A trial is now underway for Roger Bentley, the propane technician charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection to a 2024 house explosion that killed a Loudoun County volunteer firefighter and injured 13 others.
George Washington University announces hiring freeze, budget cuts amid financial strain
George Washington University (GW) officials announced a sweeping hiring freeze for faculty and staff and deeper budget cuts to administrative and academic units for fiscal year 2026.
George Washington University (GW) officials announced a sweeping hiring freeze for faculty and staff and deeper budget cuts to administrative and academic units for fiscal year 2026.
17 Black firefighters sue DC Fire Department over facial hair ban, alleging discrimination
Seventeen African American firefighters have filed a lawsuit against the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS), alleging the agency discriminated against them by enforcing a clean-shaven policy that ignored medical conditions and religious practices.
Seventeen African American firefighters have filed a lawsuit against the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department (DCFEMS), alleging the agency discriminated against them by enforcing a clean-shaven policy that ignored medical conditions and religious practices.
DC cleaning companies to pay $290K for failing to pay overtime wages, says AG Schwalb
Two related cleaning companies will pay $290,000 to resolve allegations that they failed to pay overtime wages to 323 housekeepers who worked at hotels across the District, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced Tuesday.
Two related cleaning companies will pay $290,000 to resolve allegations that they failed to pay overtime wages to 323 housekeepers who worked at hotels across the District, D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb announced Tuesday.
Jury selection begins for FBI agent accused of sexual assault
Jury selection is underway for FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at a tattoo studio he operated in Gaithersburg.
Jury selection is underway for FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at a tattoo studio he operated in Gaithersburg.
Jury selection begins for FBI agent accused of sexual assault
Jury selection is underway for FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at a tattoo studio he operated in Gaithersburg.
Jury selection is underway for FBI agent Eduardo Valdivia, who is accused of sexually assaulting multiple women at a tattoo studio he operated in Gaithersburg.
Top 10 list of least healthy fast-food chains released by WorldAtlas
Fast food may be a beloved American tradition—right up there with baseball and oversized soda cups—but a new ranking is putting some of our favorite chains on nutritional notice.
Fast food may be a beloved American tradition—right up there with baseball and oversized soda cups—but a new ranking is putting some of our favorite chains on nutritional notice.
Hackers and gaming platforms
Researcher at American University, Dr. Diana Burley discusses the increasing risks of hackers on gaming platforms.
Researcher at American University, Dr. Diana Burley discusses the increasing risks of hackers on gaming platforms.