Bowser names Dr. Kim Jackson interim chancellor of DCPS
Dr. Kim Jackson has served with the district since 2012, including most recently as Chief of Elementary Schools. She will take over after current DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee steps down later this week.
Dr. Kim Jackson has served with the district since 2012, including most recently as Chief of Elementary Schools. She will take over after current DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee steps down later this week.
Police release images of gunman after toddler wounded in D.C. shooting
A 2-year-old boy was injured in a shooting inside a Northeast D.C. apartment complex, and police are now asking for the public’s help identifying the gunman.
A 2-year-old boy was injured in a shooting inside a Northeast D.C. apartment complex, and police are now asking for the public’s help identifying the gunman.
Two MCPS schools dismiss early, FCPS cancels activities as temps rise
Extreme heat is disrupting school operations across the D.C. region, forcing early dismissals at two Montgomery County high schools and prompting Fairfax County Public Schools to cancel most outdoor activities Thursday.
Extreme heat is disrupting school operations across the D.C. region, forcing early dismissals at two Montgomery County high schools and prompting Fairfax County Public Schools to cancel most outdoor activities Thursday.
NASA Artemis III crew: Meet the astronauts, mission timeline updates
NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
NASA will reveal the four astronauts who have been selected for the Artemis III mission during a news conference Tuesday at Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Apple unveils Siri AI, new intelligence features at WWDC
Apple unveiled new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference on Monday.
Apple unveiled new artificial intelligence features at its annual developers conference on Monday.
Gallery: Prada’s new Artemis IV garment makes sure NASA astronauts are cool, literally
A key to fashion is knowing how to layer. If someone is going to wear a Prada spacesuit when strolling around the moon, it’s only natural to want the layer underneath to make sure they stay cool, in more ways than one.
A key to fashion is knowing how to layer. If someone is going to wear a Prada spacesuit when strolling around the moon, it’s only natural to want the layer underneath to make sure they stay cool, in more ways than one.
Facebook class-action privacy settlement: 2nd payments set to distribute
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Juvenile curfew zones back in effect this weekend ahead of order expiration
D.C. police are once again establishing temporary juvenile curfew zones in two popular waterfront neighborhoods as city leaders continue efforts to curb violent teen takeovers and large youth gatherings.
D.C. police are once again establishing temporary juvenile curfew zones in two popular waterfront neighborhoods as city leaders continue efforts to curb violent teen takeovers and large youth gatherings.
Amazon sued over Ring facial recognition technology
A Virginia man filed a lawsuit against Amazon over Ring’s facial recognition software. The complaint alleges that the doorbell camera’s feature gathers and stores data of people without their consent.
A Virginia man filed a lawsuit against Amazon over Ring’s facial recognition software. The complaint alleges that the doorbell camera’s feature gathers and stores data of people without their consent.
Montgomery County adopts $3.72B school budget, eliminating hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Hundreds of school positions will be eliminated under the final $3.72 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget adopted Thursday by the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Uber's latest lost and found list includes ankle monitor, grillz and human hair
From smartphones and wallets to viral Labubu plushies, Uber’s latest Lost & Found Index reveals the most surprising items riders left behind this year.
From smartphones and wallets to viral Labubu plushies, Uber’s latest Lost & Found Index reveals the most surprising items riders left behind this year.
MCPS to vote on final budget Thursday, with more than 400 jobs at risk
After weeks of backlash, the Montgomery County School Board is preparing to vote Thursday on a final budget that could eliminate hundreds of jobs.
After weeks of backlash, the Montgomery County School Board is preparing to vote Thursday on a final budget that could eliminate hundreds of jobs.
Prince George’s County firefighter paramedic dies after medical emergency following shift
A Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department firefighter‑paramedic has died after suffering a medical emergency shortly after completing his shift, officials said.
A Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department firefighter‑paramedic has died after suffering a medical emergency shortly after completing his shift, officials said.
First responders transported after ambulance crash in Prince George’s County
Four people were transported after an ambulance and another vehicle collided Thursday morning in Prince George’s County, officials said.
Four people were transported after an ambulance and another vehicle collided Thursday morning in Prince George’s County, officials said.
Life on the moon? NASA unveils its 3-phase plan timeline to build a permanent moon base
NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.
NASA has unveiled a three-phase strategic roadmap to establish a permanent moon base spanning hundreds of square miles, starting with three foundational robotic missions targeted for completion by late 2026.
Social media addiction case against Meta settled by Kentucky school district
Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district before it was set to go to trial. Other social media companies have settled separate cases with groups to combat children’s social media addiction.
Meta has settled a lawsuit with a Kentucky school district before it was set to go to trial. Other social media companies have settled separate cases with groups to combat children’s social media addiction.
Is this Cybertruck driver asleep at the wheel? See the video
A woman captured an odd and potentially dangerous scene this week: An older male driver who appeared to be asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Cybertruck.
A woman captured an odd and potentially dangerous scene this week: An older male driver who appeared to be asleep at the wheel of a self-driving Cybertruck.
Pentagon releases new batch of declassified UFO files
The Pentagon on May 22 released a second set of declassified files on what NASA calls Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
The Pentagon on May 22 released a second set of declassified files on what NASA calls Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
MCPS facing $36M funding gap after county approves budget
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a $7.9 billion county budget and adopted a progressive income tax measure, but the decision leaves Montgomery County Public Schools confronting a $36 million funding gap that could lead to significant staffing cuts.
The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday approved a $7.9 billion county budget and adopted a progressive income tax measure, but the decision leaves Montgomery County Public Schools confronting a $36 million funding gap that could lead to significant staffing cuts.
Meta, Intuit lay announce thousands of layoffs
The Bay Area tech sector faced a fresh wave of disruption Wednesday as Meta and Mountain View-based software company, Intuit, announced thousands of layoffs, adding to a growing list of major companies slashing their workforces amid rapid shifts in the industry.
The Bay Area tech sector faced a fresh wave of disruption Wednesday as Meta and Mountain View-based software company, Intuit, announced thousands of layoffs, adding to a growing list of major companies slashing their workforces amid rapid shifts in the industry.