Meta introduces next-gen smart glasses with AI and wrist-based control
Meta’s latest update features new AI-powered Ray Ban smart glasses and an affordable VR headset. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also teased a future prototype, Orion, with mind-controlled features.
Flames, smoke persist as fire at vacant Silver Spring elementary school continues to burn
A massive fire that consumed a vacant elementary school in Silver Spring overnight continued to burn Wednesday morning but has since been contained. The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Gas explosion rocks DC apartment building; 1 occupant hospitalized in serious condition
An explosion at an apartment building in Washington, D.C., on Friday morning left one person seriously injured and caused significant damage to the building’s third floor. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
You can now get verified on Uber; here's why
Ride-booking company Uber announced it will now allow riders to get verified in response to driver feedback.
Uber Eats dumps DC coffee shop after owner's racist rant
D.C. police are investigating an incident involving the owner of Canna Coffee, who was caught on video berating an Uber food delivery driver for not speaking English.
Parents confront Northwest High School officials over delayed notification of student’s gun arrest
Parents in Montgomery County expressed frustration during a heated meeting Tuesday with Northwest High School officials after a student was arrested for bringing a loaded gun to school.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Amazon asks corporate workers to return to the office five days a week
Amazon announces a major policy shift, requiring corporate employees to return to the office five days a week starting January 2025, ending the company's hybrid work model introduced during the pandemic.
Family of violence interrupter killed by DC police calls for DOJ investigation
The family of a D.C. man killed in an officer-involved shooting is calling for the Department of Justice to open a civil rights investigation and to look into the police department’s practices.
ACLU report exposes stark racial disparities in DC police stops
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union has revealed troubling data about police encounters in Washington, D.C., showing a stark racial disparity in stops made by the Metropolitan Police Department.
Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Lockdown lifted at 2 Montgomery County high schools after report of gunman nearby: police
Two high schools in Montgomery County are sheltering in place after reports of an individual outside the school campuses with a handgun.
16 year old arrested with loaded gun, charged with attempted murder in Maryland; police
Montgomery County police have arrested and charged a 16-year-old with attempted first-degree murder following a shooting near Northwest High School.
Amazon launches cheaper grocery brand to rival Target, Walmart
Most items in the Amazon Saver brand will be priced under $5.
Protest over DC shooting of Violence Interrupter escalates; seven arrests made
Seven people were arrested after a protest in D.C. over a deadly officer-involved shooting turned violent, police said.
Funeral services set for DC police officer Wayne David, road closures expected
The funeral for Investigator Wayne David, a 25-year veteran of the D.C. police force, will take place Thursday at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in Fort Washington, Maryland.
Several residents, cats displaced after DC apartment fire
Several residents and at least two cats have been displaced after an early morning fire tore through a D.C. apartment on Wednesday.
DC police release bodycam video of deadly shooting involving Violence Interrupter Justin Robinson
Body camera footage released by D.C. police Monday shows the moment officers shot and killed Justin Robinson, a Violence Interrupter for the city, during an incident at a Southeast McDonald’s last week.
New iPhones: What you should know about the products Apple announced at the special event
Just as many people expected, Apple released new editions of its iPhone line during a special event on Monday at their California headquarters. Here's what to know about the new phones.