Damascus High School students gift refurbished accessibility van to local woman

Damascus High School students participating in the Montgomery County Automotive Trades Foundation gave back to a local family Thursday by refurbishing an accessibility van. 

GOP subpoenas Apple, Meta, other tech CEOs in censorship probe

Subpoenas have been sent to the chief executives of the five largest tech companies as congressional Republicans moved to investigate what they assert is widespread corporate censorship of conservative voices House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan issued the subpoenas Wednesday as the latest in a series of escalations by a party that has long promised to investigate Big Tech’s content moderation.

Family forced to cancel vacation after venti-sized tipping error at Starbucks

A trip to Starbucks for two cups of coffee ended up costing an Oklahoma man $4,500, causing him to cancel other plans. The company later sent reimbursement checks.

Wheaton High School's wrestling season ends due to ineligible student

Parents say they’ve been informed their appeal to continue the season was denied, but that decision hasn’t been announced just yet.

Google expanding misinformation 'prebunking' campaign in Europe

Last year, Google tested the idea in Europe by airing short advertisement-length videos explaining how misinformation can trick the brain. "Prebunking" primes a person's critical thinking skills to make them more resistant to false claims.

Homophobic club documents found on Rockville middle school student's laptop

An investigation was conducted last week into an attempt to create a homophobic club at a Rockville middle school, according to a letter sent out by the principal.

Changes to Starbucks’ reward program kick in Monday — what to know

The number of “stars” needed to get certain food and drinks for free in the U.S. as part of Starbucks’ rewards program officially changes on Feb. 13.

2 men shot, killed in separate Southeast DC shootings: police

An investigation is underway after two men were killed in separate shootings in Southeast D.C. on Friday, according to police.

Ex-Apple designer creates Charles III's coronation emblem

The rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales and the shamrock of Northern Ireland form a picture of St. Edward’s Crown, which will be placed on the new king’s head when he is crowned May 6 at Westminster Abbey.

5 Metro stations to see increased police presence starting Friday

Metro riders will see an increased police presence at some stations starting Friday as part of Metro's new partnership with DC Police to reduce crime.

Family shocked by $4,444 charge after Starbucks run

An Oklahoma man was buying coffee in a Starbucks drive-thru and was in disbelief when he later learned he was charged $4,444.44 while paying for his order.

'Toy Story' and 'Frozen' sequels in the works, Disney CEO reveals

Disney CEO Bob Iger made the announcement on an earnings call and said the company will have "more to share about these productions soon."

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs part of company restructuring, CEO Bob Iger announces

The Walt Disney Company will slash 7,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs and will be restructured into three core business segments, CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday during the company's first-quarter earnings call. 

Netflix releases update on password sharing

Netflix is planning to crack down on password sharing, including having subscribers pay more money to share their accounts with people not living in their household.