D.C. Staircase Showdown: Council Backs One-Exit Mid-Rises Amid Fire Fears
The D.C. Council advanced the One Front Door Act to allow some six‑story apartments with a single stair, a move supporters say could unlock infill housing while safety questions remain. Rulemaking will set the technical safeguards.
Salt Lake Tribune Tears Down Paywall, Bets On Free News For Utah
The Salt Lake Tribune announced it will remove its digital paywall after meeting a fundraising target, shifting toward a donation-and-membership approach and laying out options for subscribers.
Iran Puts 18 U.S. Tech And Finance Giants In Its Crosshairs
Iran’s IRGC said it will treat 18 U.S. tech and finance firms as targets in the Middle East and urged evacuations, naming major Silicon Valley and Wall Street players. Coverage shows the move follows earlier strikes that damaged regional cloud sites.
Terps Turn on Regent: UMD Students Stage Symbolic Vote Over McMillen’s Epstein Emails
UMD students are voting in a campus-wide referendum after Tom McMillen’s name appeared in newly released Epstein records; the ballot is symbolic but politically charged.
SkyWater Growth After Fab 25 Buy And IonQ Deal
SkyWater's Fab 25 purchase and a pending IonQ acquisition have lifted revenue and capacity, positioning Bloomington as a hub in the U.S. chip re‑shoring push. The deals mean more factory space, higher payrolls and a bigger role in quantum hardware supply chains.












