RFK Jr faces pushback after questioning safety of Dunkin’, Starbucks sugary drinks

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ignited backlash online after questioning whether high-sugar iced coffee drinks sold at Dunkin’ and Starbucks are safe.

Lawmakers consider bill that would prevent MCPS from extending school calendar due to snow days

The school calendar in Montgomery County is still in flux as the district and lawmakers try to avoid extending the year into late June. Right now, the bill that could end classes sooner is moving to the state senate.

Prince George's County Public Schools' longest-serving security staff honored
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Prince George's County Public Schools took time to honor three of the longest-serving security staff members with a surprise ceremony. FOX 5 photojournalist Nelson Jones was there for the event. 

Lawmakers considering bill that would prevent MCPS from extending school calendar due to snow days
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The school calendar in Montgomery County is still in flux as the district and lawmakers try to avoid extending the year into late June. Right now, the bill that could end classes sooner is moving to the state senate. FOX 5's Homa Bash is live in Bethesda with the latest. 

Hundreds rally to save Wootton High School

Hundreds of Wootton High families rallied against relocating the school on Monday night as Board of Education members held a public hearing on the plan to move the school to Gaithersburg. 

Wootton families protest relocation plan
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Hundreds of Wootton High School families packed a public hearing in Rockville to oppose a proposal that would permanently relocate the school to Crown High in Gaithersburg. MCPS says the move would address overcrowding and renovation needs, but parents and local leaders argue Wootton should stay put as the Board of Education prepares for a final vote next month.

Three engineers charged with allegedly stealing Google trade secrets and sending them to Iran

The engineers allegedly stole confidential information, including Google trade secrets and transferred the sensitive data to Iran and other places, according to the Department of Justice.

Parents question school police officer’s whereabouts during Wootton High shooting
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Wootton High School parents are raising concerns about where the school's assigned police officer was at the time of a shooting last week that left one student injured and the rest under lockdown for hours. 

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Parents question school police officer’s whereabouts during Wootton High shooting

Wootton High School parents are raising concerns about where the school's assigned police officer was at the time of a shooting last week that left one student injured and the rest under lockdown for hours. 

Obama explains alien comments after claiming ‘they’re real’ on podcast interview

After former President Barack Obama's remarks on aliens during a recent podcast interview went viral, he later clarified what he meant in an Instagram post over the weekend.

Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition

Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.

9 displaced in DC high‑rise fire

Nine residents were displaced after a fire broke out early Monday in a 10‑story high‑rise in Northeast Washington, officials said.

Outrage over recommendation to moving Wootton High School
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Parents of Wootton High School students react to the Superintendent's recommendation to move the school to Crown High School.