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Disney+ to reportedly soften content warnings on some older movies amid DEI strategy shift

February 12, 2025 11:05am EST

The entertainment giant recently announced an adjustment to content warnings viewers will see on certain films. Here’s what we know.

Google Calendar update removes Black History Month, Pride Month

February 10, 2025 7:34pm EST

Google Calendar has removed references to Black History Month, Pride Month, saying the manual additions were not sustainable.

Amazon to pay $4M to settle suit accusing company of stealing tips from drivers

February 10, 2025 5:59am EST

Amazon will pay $3.95 million to settle a lawsuit claiming that it diverted the tips its Flex drivers received to pay for the employees' base wages.

Montgomery County parents question punishment for students after video of violent bathroom fight posted

February 9, 2025 5:37pm EST

A violent fight at Walt Whitman High School caught on camera is causing concern for parents who want answers on what will happen to the students involved.

The best Super Bowl commercial ever: Apple’s Macintosh in 1984

February 9, 2025 1:02pm EST

Apple’s “1984" Macintosh commercial aired during the Super Bowl that year and is still considered one of the best commercials of all time. Have you seen it?

Amazon to pay $3.95 million settlement over stolen tips for DC delivery workers

February 7, 2025 10:06am EST

A recent lawsuit in D.C. over stolen tips intended for delivery workers has been settled for $3.95 million.

Ex- PGPD officer fights to overturn sex assault conviction

February 6, 2025 4:42pm EST

Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy took the witness stand Thursday, testifying in a hearing for a former police lieutenant convicted of sexually assaulting a fellow officer.

Apple Invites: What to know about new app for creating custom invites

February 5, 2025 11:48am EST

Apple’s latest offering lets users create these unique invites for any occasion that can be shared with anyone.

2 dead in Maryland house fire; smoke alarm saves two other residents

February 3, 2025 9:54am EST

Two people were killed in a Maryland house fire Sunday night.

84-year-old woman dies in Oxon Hill townhouse fire

January 28, 2025 11:23pm EST

An 84-year-old woman was killed Tuesday evening after a fire broke out in her Oxon Hill townhouse, officials said.

DC Council considering bill to ban cell phones from DC Public Schools

January 28, 2025 9:31pm EST

The D.C. Council is proposing a total cellphone ban across all D.C. public schools. The legislation that would put the ban in place was introduced Monday afternoon at the D.C. Council meeting.

Court rules in favor of DC firefighters in religious beard dispute

January 28, 2025 6:10pm EST

A group of D.C. firefighters won a major legal victory Tuesday after a federal appeals court ruled the city may have violated a 2007 court order that allowed them to keep their beards for religious reasons.

Google Maps will show 'Gulf of America,' 'Mount McKinley' after government updates

January 28, 2025 7:48am EST

Google Maps will reflect President Trump’s changes in the United States and will show the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley. Here's what to know.

Starbucks rolls out changes, including free refills; brings back condiment bars

January 28, 2025 6:50am EST

Starbucks customers in the U.S. and Canada will notice some changes when they visit this week, including the re-introduction of condiment bars.

'Uncertainty, fear, and chaos:' Maryland leaders react to ICE being allowed in schools

January 27, 2025 8:12am EST

President Donald Trump is now giving ICE agents the green light to go into schools. The move is sparking reaction from school districts in our region.