Google to add pre-written text prompts to suicide-related search results
When someone searches for suicide-related terms, they’ll see a prompt with conversation starters they can send via text in an effort to “reduce the stigma” of reaching out for help.
Former Prince George’s County police officer sentenced to 16 months in prison for tax evasion
A former Prince George's County lieutenant was sentenced Monday to 16 months in federal prison for tax evasion.
School Resource Officers debate continues in DC
The ACLU of DC is calling on city council to keep their promise of removing police officers from the District’s public schools.
WhatsApp rolls out new feature allowing users to hide and lock conversations
The new feature has already begun rolling out to users globally today.
MCPS students now allowed to bring Narcan to class
It's now okay for students in Montgomery County Public Schools to carry Narcan as a means to save the lives of classmates who overdose on fentanyl-laced opioids.
Amazon to increase delivery speed while cutting costs
Amazon.com has overhauled its logistics network in an attempt to reduce how far packages have to travel in an attempt to speed deliveries.
Police seek suspects in 14th St stabbing
Police are on the lookout for suspects who stabbed one person with a knife on 14th St NW early Sunday morning.
Suspect who stole Amazon delivery van in Sterling wanted by police
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is searching for the man they say stole an Amazon delivery van last week.
DC teachers speak out after yet another delayed paycheck from the city
DCPS teachers are speaking out after yet another delayed paycheck from the city.
Fatal shooting near North Forestville Elementary School and Community Center under investigation
A man was fatally shot Thursday outside an elementary school and community center in Forestville, and now police are searching for clues and a gunman.
Retired DC police lieutenant indicted in death of special police officer during training
A retired D.C. police lieutenant has been indicted for the fatal shooting of a trainee in August of last year.
Car fire in Northeast wakes residents
Police responded early Friday morning to a car fire in Northeast D.C.
Prince George's County School Board considers suing social media companies
Thursday night, the Prince George’s County School Board will decide whether to retain counsel to potentially sue social media companies.
Google is adding AI to search engines: Here's how it will work
People in the U.S. can join a waitlist to test how Google will incorporate AI into its search engine.
Disney to combine Hulu, Disney+ into 1 app; posts higher earnings on strong theme park performance
Ongoing strength at its theme parks and an improving streaming business propelled The Walt Disney Co. to higher profits and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.
Montgomery County council looks to reduce MCPS funding to lower 10% tax hike
Lawmakers in Montgomery County are trying to trim back a controversial budget increase by Montgomery County Public Schools that would trigger a 10% property tax hike.
Starbucks adds new cold drinks to its 2023 summer menu
The new menu items are now available at Starbucks stores nationwide "for a limited time," the company said.
Jeffrey Epstein-related suit: Virgin Islands says it can’t find Google co-founder Larry Page
The U.S. Virgin Islands government says it's unable to locate Google co-founder Larry Page to serve him a subpoena in an ongoing lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly enabling Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring, a new federal filing revealed.
Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events, including monorail oversight
Disney on Monday amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor, such as a new law granting the state unprecedented authority to inspect a monorail system at Disney World.
‘Stranger Things’ production ‘not possible’ during writer’s strike, Duffer brothers say
A note from the Duffer brothers, the co-creators of Netflix hit “Stranger Things,” has fans preparing for the worst – a possible delay in the fifth and final season.