Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in suit over firing after 2018 arrests of 2 Black men
Jurors in federal court have awarded $25.6 million to a former Starbucks regional manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished after the high-profile arrests of two Black men at a Philadelphia location in 2018.
Jurors in federal court have awarded $25.6 million to a former Starbucks regional manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished after the high-profile arrests of two Black men at a Philadelphia location in 2018.
National Park Service truck plunges into Potomac River
The driver of a National Park Service maintenance truck wound up in the Potomac River Wednesday evening. How it happened is now under investigation.
The driver of a National Park Service maintenance truck wound up in the Potomac River Wednesday evening. How it happened is now under investigation.
Montgomery County Public Schools developing plan to address above average truancy rates
As the academic year comes to a close for students in Montgomery County Public Schools, new numbers showing just how many students are skipping class have district leaders concerned.
As the academic year comes to a close for students in Montgomery County Public Schools, new numbers showing just how many students are skipping class have district leaders concerned.
Amazon's cloud service back to normal after outage that caused some websites to go dark
The company said on its website that the root cause of the issue was tied to a function called AWS Lambda, which lets customers run code for different types of applications.
The company said on its website that the root cause of the issue was tied to a function called AWS Lambda, which lets customers run code for different types of applications.
Disney bumping 'Avatar 3' to 2025, schedules 2 'Star Wars' films for 2026
The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday pushed the release of “Avatar 3” a year, bumping it from December 2024 to December 2025.
The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday pushed the release of “Avatar 3” a year, bumping it from December 2024 to December 2025.
Show of support for DC firefighters charged after fight caught on video
A show of support for two D.C. firefighters who turned themselves in Tuesday and were charged after they were allegedly involved in an April street brawl that was caught on video.
A show of support for two D.C. firefighters who turned themselves in Tuesday and were charged after they were allegedly involved in an April street brawl that was caught on video.
2 DC firefighters expected to be charged after fight caught on camera
At least two D.C. firefighters — allegedly involved in a brawl — are expected to be charged with simple assault Tuesday, sources told FOX 5.
At least two D.C. firefighters — allegedly involved in a brawl — are expected to be charged with simple assault Tuesday, sources told FOX 5.
CAIR demands apology from Montgomery County councilwoman over 'offensive' remarks
A national Muslim civil liberties group is demanding an apology from two Montgomery County officials after their recent comments in the opt-out school board debate about LGBTQ+ inclusive teaching materials.
A national Muslim civil liberties group is demanding an apology from two Montgomery County officials after their recent comments in the opt-out school board debate about LGBTQ+ inclusive teaching materials.
MCPS weighs financial literacy requirement for graduation
Montgomery County Public Schools could be one step closer to making a financial literacy class a requirement for graduation.
Montgomery County Public Schools could be one step closer to making a financial literacy class a requirement for graduation.
Trump indictment unsealed: Former president faces 37 charges in classified documents case
The historic federal indictment against Donald Trump was unsealed Friday afternoon as the embattled former president faces yet another legal challenge, this time for his alleged mishandling of classified government documents found at his Florida estate and his later attempts to obstruct investigations by a grand jury and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The historic federal indictment against Donald Trump was unsealed Friday afternoon as the embattled former president faces yet another legal challenge, this time for his alleged mishandling of classified government documents found at his Florida estate and his later attempts to obstruct investigations by a grand jury and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
More innovation or isolation? Apple's Vision Pro goggles unleash a potentially new mixed reality
Reporters are a skeptical bunch, so it was unusual to hear so many of them raving about their firsthand experience with Apple’s next Big Thing.
Reporters are a skeptical bunch, so it was unusual to hear so many of them raving about their firsthand experience with Apple’s next Big Thing.
Doordash partners with DC to provide dash cams for rideshare and delivery drivers
Doordash is donating $500,000 to provide dash cams for D.C. residents who work as delivery and rideshare drivers.
Doordash is donating $500,000 to provide dash cams for D.C. residents who work as delivery and rideshare drivers.
'Possibly intoxicated' substitute sent home from Magruder High School in an Uber
A substitute teacher arrived at Magruder High School Wednesday morning showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Instead of having him arrested, the school said it sent the substitute home in an Uber.
A substitute teacher arrived at Magruder High School Wednesday morning showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol. Instead of having him arrested, the school said it sent the substitute home in an Uber.
Apple to stop autocorrecting swear word to 'ducking' on iPhone
“In those moments where you just want to type a ducking word, well, the keyboard will learn it, too," Apple's senior vice president of software engineering said.
“In those moments where you just want to type a ducking word, well, the keyboard will learn it, too," Apple's senior vice president of software engineering said.
Parents clash over LGBTQ+ books at MCPS board meeting
Protesters and parents gathered outside the Montgomery County School Board building on Tuesday while board members listened to community members debate the "no opt-out" policy for certain LGBTQ+ books approved for the classroom.
Protesters and parents gathered outside the Montgomery County School Board building on Tuesday while board members listened to community members debate the "no opt-out" policy for certain LGBTQ+ books approved for the classroom.
Apple unveils sleek 'Vision Pro' goggles, bringing together virtual and real worlds
Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
Utah woman sues Starbucks, claims cleaning tablets were found in drink
A woman said she noticed her drink tasted differently after asking a frustrated barista to remake it.
A woman said she noticed her drink tasted differently after asking a frustrated barista to remake it.
Hero school bus driver recounts murder attempt Baby K is accused of
Natalie Brower, the woman who was driving a Prince George’s County school bus when police say three teens boarded and tried to kill another teen, opened up about her harrowing experience on Friday.
Natalie Brower, the woman who was driving a Prince George’s County school bus when police say three teens boarded and tried to kill another teen, opened up about her harrowing experience on Friday.
Bowser calls on DC residents for priorities for new police chief
With D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee's retirement this week, Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to know what D.C. thinks the new police chief should focus on.
With D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee's retirement this week, Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to know what D.C. thinks the new police chief should focus on.
DC Fire and EMS members file $100M lawsuit over pension
More than 100 former D.C. Fire and EMS members filed a $100 million lawsuit Wednesday over retirement benefits.
More than 100 former D.C. Fire and EMS members filed a $100 million lawsuit Wednesday over retirement benefits.