Amazon to hire 250,000 workers during holidays
The company has a variety of jobs available for the holiday season and here’s how you can apply.
Amazon plans to cut 15% of workforce in new round of layoffs
The job cuts were announced as the tech giant shifts its focus to AI products related to business operations.
'Hard truths': Montgomery County superintendent calls out problems within district
MCPS' Superintendent spoke to the community about what he calls "hard truths" regarding much-needed school building improvements.
Overcrowding prompts new school boundaries in Montgomery County
Parents in Montgomery County are grappling with the prospect of new school boundaries that could change where their children attend classes starting in 2027.
MCPS parents frustrated with change in graduation venue
All Montgomery County Public high schools will now move their graduation ceremonies to the University of Maryland’s Baltimore County campus.
Man arrested outside St. Matthew’s Cathedral with 'multiple suspicious items' in tent: police
Metropolitan Police arrested a man outside St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, D.C., early Sunday morning after police said they found suspicious materials inside a tent he had set up on the church’s steps.
Apple removes app that allows people to track, report ICE agent sightings
Downloads of the ICEBlock app have soared amid the Trump administration's increased immigration enforcement efforts.
Amazon launches grocery brand with products under $5
Amazon Grocery, Amazon’s newest private label grocery brand, offers more than 1,000 food products, most of them priced under $5.
These Disneyland attractions are closed in October
If you're planning a Disneyland trip this month, be sure to check the schedule online in advance.
Amazon to pay $2.5B for tricking customers into Prime memberships, FTC alleges
Millions of Amazon customers may be eligible for refunds following a historic settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.
Starbucks closing stores and laying off hundreds of workers
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
Off-duty firefighter survives shooting thanks to his own firehouse family
A D.C. firefighter is recovering after police say a teenage boy shot him in an attempted robbery on Capitol Hill. His fellow firefighters from Engine 18 rushed to his rescue — and saved his life.
Jimmy Kimmel Live! pulled by ABC stations over host's Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel is under fire over his comments about Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was shot and killed in Utah.
High school vape sensors trigger 'thousands' of false alarms at MCPS schools
In June, Montgomery County Public Schools administrators reported myriad complaints about HALO Smart Sensors that were placed in high school bathrooms including getting inundated with hundreds — sometimes thousands — of alerts in a single day.
Amazon spending $1B on employee raises, health care
The average pay will increase to more than $23 an hour, Amazon said.
Uber accused of denying service to people with disabilities, DOJ lawsuit claims
DOJ says Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with service dogs.
Facebook class-action settlement: Here's how much you could get
Facebook may owe you money as part of a massive settlement over the privacy of your data. Here’s how much money you could receive.
Apple unveils new iPhone 17 series lineup
Apple’s new iPhones will soon be available to preorder and are likely to hit store shelves later this month.
Google to pay $425 million after years of improper spying on smartphone activity
A federal jury found Google violated California privacy laws affecting 98 million users over an 8-year period.
Amazon to end free shipping perk for some Prime users
Amazon is ending a perk that allows Prime members to share their free shipping benefits with people who don’t have the same primary address.