The Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office posted a wanted notice for Joel Stib Morales on Thursday, naming him on a second‑degree rape warrant and asking the public for anonymous tips.

A D.C. class-action alleges The Washington Post mined subscriber data to tailor pricing, seeking class status and potential large damages for readers. The complaint calls the practice "covert data‑harvesting."

Larry James Simpson was indicted on 71 counts after a May 15 spree that spanned College Park, Riverdale and Greenbelt. Prosecutors say the case raises questions about supervised‑release programs.

A woman died Thursday after a tree fell on a trail at Matthew Henson State Park in Montgomery County during severe storms.

A D.C. firefighter was injured fighting a second-story blaze on Barracks Row; crews contained the fire and ventilated the building. Neighbors should expect continued street closures.

President Trump said a US‑Iran peace deal could be signed this weekend and paused planned strikes amid reports of a political understanding. Tehran says no final text has been approved.

State investment chiefs urged Nasdaq and FTSE Russell to pause fast‑entry rule changes that could force billions of dollars of passive buying into SpaceX right after its IPO.

An industry push called Sunrise 2027 will put GS1‑powered QR‑style codes on more packages by 2027, offering product pages, coupons and new privacy and pricing questions.

A Leesburg man was arrested this week and charged with aggravated sexual battery of a child under 13 after police opened an investigation on Monday.

A severe thunderstorm watch runs through Thursday night for parts of the D.C. metro, with forecasters warning of damaging winds, frequent lightning and brief hail.

Heat Advisory in effect Friday, June 12 in D.C.; highs near 97°F and heat index up to 105°F. Afternoon storms are likely and a few may be severe.

Senators Durbin and Duckworth urged DOT to extend federal funding for the long‑promised Chicago–Quad Cities Amtrak line ahead of a July 31 deadline.

A free FIFA World Cup fan zone opened on the National Mall June 11 as the tournament kicked off — but a Heat Advisory warns midday crowds to plan ahead. Fans should expect big screens, vendors and hot conditions.