The Supreme Court declined to let Alabama carry out a nitrogen‑gas execution for Jeffery Lee, pausing the state’s latest death‑penalty plan after a flurry of federal rulings. The order follows a split appeals opinion that found the protocol posed a substantial risk of serious harm.

A Berkeley Ph.D. candidate and founder of ISP‑Myanmar was detained in Kunming on suspicion of espionage, Chinese officials say. Details remain scarce as diplomats seek answers.

Federal regulators recalled Kidisle KC101B single‑serve coffeemakers after reports the machines can spew hot liquid or steam and cause burns. Owners are being asked to stop using affected units and follow refund steps.

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, a lawyer and prison‑reform advocate, has died at 47 after a long hospital stay.

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.