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The State Department reissued its Mexico advisory on May 29, 2026, keeping the country at Level 2 while placing six states under 'do not travel' warnings.
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Sunny Thursday with highs near 89°F and a warm weekend ahead. Expect low‑90s Friday–Saturday and a chance of storms late Saturday into Sunday.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A ceremonial groundbreaking kicked off Hillsdale Flats, a 90‑unit affordable phase at Barry Farm that reserves 42 units for former residents.
Clear, sunny Wednesday in D.C. with a high near 83°F. Expect 90s by the weekend and a Coastal Flood Advisory around Annapolis this morning.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A CDC review of consultations from 2014–2024 links about 145 U.S. patients to post‑op infections and four deaths after cosmetic surgery travel, prompting calls for stronger monitoring and patient guidance.
Three people, including two teenagers, face charges after police say a man was lured into an Idaho Avenue NW apartment, forced to transfer money and held at gunpoint.
After a jury awarded $655,000 to the family of Deon Kay, the D.C. attorney general appealed — leaving relatives to demand answers and delaying payment.
Ricardo Munn, 50, of Bowie died after falling into the water at James Creek Marina in Southwest DC. Authorities say he fell while securing a boat and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Detectives executed search warrants in Gaithersburg and seized roughly 10 stolen vehicles, three motorcycles and parts valued at more than $247,000, leading to two arrests.
A Southeast D.C. apartment fire in October 2022 led to a 57-month sentence for Ronnie Bookhardt. Sprinklers activated and no residents were hurt, authorities say.
Politics & Govt in ...
A 400-plus-page OMB proposal would put senior political appointees in charge of reviewing and, in some cases, canceling federal grants — researchers and counties warn of wide effects.
A Washington-based coalition led by Whit Fosburgh has launched a national campaign to curb industrial ‘reduction’ fishing of menhaden, herring and other forage species to protect coastal fisheries and jobs.
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Washington, D.C., in the Feb. 4 Capitol Heights killing of 19-year-old Ky‑Mari Bowman; extradition is pending.
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