A new, 24/7 surveillance camera hub was unveiled Monday by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police brass, with officials saying it's already helping solve the street crimes that plagued the District last year. … [Read more...] about New surveillance camera center touted as key to combating D.C. crime wave
House Republicans confident Trump-led ballot will propel them to bigger majority in November
Republicans firmly believe they will retain control of the House in November, and even grow their historically slim majority because of a not-so-secret weapon: former President Donald Trump. … [Read more...] about House Republicans confident Trump-led ballot will propel them to bigger majority in November
Empty buildings, tight credit, high interest rates set stage for commercial real estate collapse
Remote work, a holdover from the pandemic, is leaving downtown office space empty and depressing property values even as billions in loans come due. Interest rates are sky-high. And a regional banking crisis spurred tighter lending standards, making it harder for property owners to borrow. … [Read more...] about Empty buildings, tight credit, high interest rates set stage for commercial real estate collapse
Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in U.S., Mexico and Canada
Eclipse spectators staked out their spots across three countries Sunday, fervently hoping for clear skies despite forecasts calling for clouds along most of the sun-vanishing route. … [Read more...] about Weather is the hot topic as eclipse spectators stake out their spots in U.S., Mexico and Canada
Engine cover of Southwest Boeing 737 rips off, forcing flight to return to Denver
A Southwest Airlines jet returned to Denver Sunday morning after the engine cover fell off and struck the wing flap during takeoff, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. … [Read more...] about Engine cover of Southwest Boeing 737 rips off, forcing flight to return to Denver