MCPS facing scrutiny for hiring familiar law firm to investigate a principal's sexual harassment allegations

Montgomery County’s school board is facing heavy criticism for its decision to hire its own private law firm to investigate a principal who’s been accused of sexual harassment and bullying. 

Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices

Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands. 

MCPS launches investigation after principal accused of sexual harassment

A high school principal has been accused of sexual harassment by dozens of teachers in an article featured in The Washington Post Friday. 

Amazon launching generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews

Amazon says the feature is now available for some mobile shoppers in the U.S., and the company may expand it to more consumers based on customer feedback.

Mark Zuckerberg says ‘it’s time to move on’ from Elon Musk proposed cage fight

“I offered a real date,” Zuckerberg wrote, saying that it’s time “we can all agree Elon isn’t serious.” Their back-and-forth over the proposed cage fight has been going on all summer.

Disney plans to hike streaming prices, join Netflix in crackdown on subscription sharing

Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that the price hikes are intended to steer consumers toward cheaper ad-supported versions of the streaming services, whose subscription prices are not changing.

Disney enters sports betting business with $2B ESPN Bet deal

Disney-owned ESPN has licensed its brand for use in a sports betting app, striking a deal in which it will receive $1.5 billion and other considerations from Penn Entertainment.

Apple's iPhone 15 reportedly set for release in September

Despite admitting to a dip in smartphone demand during last week’s earnings call, Apple is now just weeks away from unveiling the iPhone 15.

Free backpacks and school supplies at Bellevue Library for Back to School Bash

Mayor Muriel Bowser and other D.C. agencies and businesses will be at Bellevue Library Tuesday handing out backpacks and other school supplies. 

Homicide near U Street Metro Station under investigation

Parts of U Street – near the Metro station and the &Pizza restaurant next door – have been taped off by police as they investigate a Saturday morning homicide in the area. 

Apartment fire displaces residents in Southeast

Firefighters responded to a fire in a three-story apartment building in Southeast.

Vintage Apple-1 computer for sale at auction

The price for the computer could soar to more than $200,000, RR Auction projected.