DC Public Schools kick off first day of class

Students returned to DC Public Schools on Monday as the District launched the first day of the new school year.

Costco to sell branded Medicare plans in new pilot program

Costco is partnering with nonprofit insurer SCAN Group to pilot Costco-branded Medicare plans that integrate coverage with several of the retailer’s health services.

Fire sparked by lithium-ion battery displaces 4 in DC

Two adults and two children were displaced after authorities say a lithium‑ion battery in an electrical mobility device sparked a fire in a southwest D.C. row home.

Tesla recalls over 20K vehicles due to too-bright headlights

Tesla’s latest recall affects certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report

A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call.

Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment

A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users. 

Amazon to issue tariff refunds to some customers: What we know

Amazon’s CFO says the company will pass down a “limited” portion of the $600 million it’s received in tariff refunds to customers.

Study accuses Amazon, Walmart of deceiving shoppers with false 'Made in USA' claims

AI shopping assistants can often detect ‌when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study.

Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks

Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.

Elon Musk launches bank-like X Money, with 'X'-branded debit cards

X is taking a major step into personal finance with X Money, where users get a “X"-branded Visa debit card that they can use at ATMs, and a feature that allows them to make money transfers.

Montgomery County Public Schools to enforce bell to bell cellphone ban this fall

Montgomery County Public Schools is preparing for one of its biggest changes to student life in years with a bell‑to‑bell ban on cellphone use for all students.