Man dies after crashing into Anacostia River on Christmas Day

A man has died after his car got stuck in the Anacostia River on Christmas Day, the Metropolitan Police Department confirmed. 

Family mistakenly buys $10K in Disney+ gift cards thinking they were good for purchases in theme parks

A Midwest family’s Walt Disney World vacation almost took a very disappointing turn after they realized $10,000 worth of gift cards they purchased for the trip were not actually for the park.

New training program helps DC police officers diffuse tense situations

The Metropolitan Police Department has announced a new training, beginning in January 2024, that will teach officers how to better handle tense situations involving a person in crisis. 

More Black female cops allege harassment, mistreatment, retaliation in DC police department

Inappropriate behavior, unwanted sexual advances, and fear of retaliation are just a few of the many terms being described in a recent lawsuit brought against the Metropolitan Police Department.

Earliest version of Mickey Mouse set to become public domain in 2024

The earliest version of Disney's most famous character, as well as other characters, will become public domain on Jan. 1, 2024. Here's what to know.

Amazon, Walmart and Target to stop selling certain water beads

Major retailers have stopped selling certain water beads after federal safety regulators warned that they pose serious safety risks.

Amazon brings back its delivery driver thank-you program

Launched a year ago, the “thank my driver" program lets consumers tip their delivery driver using an Amazon device.

Netflix shares its viewer data on top TV shows, movies for the first time ever

After years of resisting, Netflix has released a report on its most popular TV shows and movies from the first half of 2023. Here’s what made the list.

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Prince George's County Public Schools had students come to Fox 5 DC to share how to decorate gingerbread houses.