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DC Water broke ground on the Piney Branch Tunnel in Rock Creek Park. The 4.2M-gallon tunnel aims to cut sewage overflows and restore the creek.
Weather & Environment in ...
Muggy Friday with highs near 91°F and a chance of late storms. The city has an Extended Heat Emergency set for July 13–17.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Surveillance video shows a person slashing multiple car tires in Georgetown; D.C. police say they’re investigating and do not suspect a hate crime.
Heavy storms and flash‑flood risk this Thursday afternoon and evening in D.C.
Politics & Govt in ...
Commerce reportedly cleared OpenAI to widen access to GPT‑5.6 after CAISI testing; the company says broader availability is planned in the coming weeks.
Cloudy and muggy this morning in Washington, D.C., with scattered showers and a high near 83°F. Storms become more numerous Thursday with a chance of gusty winds and localized flooding.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Library of Congress announced an 80+ author lineup for the National Book Festival on Aug. 22, with free but required tickets and special America 250 programming.
Thick fog this morning with sticky humidity across Washington, D.C. Scattered afternoon storms could bring heavy downpours and a renewed flash‑flood risk.
A man was found shot near a gas station in Southeast D.C. early Monday; homicide detectives have opened an investigation and no arrests have been announced.
Trump posted photos calling the Lincoln Reflecting Pool “crystal clear” and pushed for arrests as federal investigators move on alleged vandalism and NPS prepares repairs.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Crews have finished deactivation at ORNL’s Isotope Row and will begin demolition in July to clear a cluster of radioactive buildings for new research use.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting near King Greenleaf Recreation Center in Southwest D.C. Police found evidence on N Street and are asking the public for tips.
Retail & Industry in ...
Alibaba agreed to a $600M non‑prosecution deal after U.S. officials said its platforms allowed roughly 80,000 illegal drug and pill‑press sales to reach American buyers. The companies will pay penalties and overhaul compliance.
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