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Visitors are being evacuated from July 4 event grounds on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as severe storms move through the area, according to officials.
Why it matters: Visitors are being evacuated from July 4 event grounds on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as severe storms move through the area, according to officials.
A Washington Metro train derailed near College Park, Maryland, after extreme heat reportedly caused a rail to kink, forcing 11 passengers to evacuate and disrupting service on the Green Line, officials said.
Why it matters: A Washington Metro train derailed near College Park, Maryland, after extreme heat reportedly caused a rail to kink, forcing 11 passengers to evacuate and disrupting service on the Green Line, officials said.
National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning as high temperatures have paralyzed the east coast Organizers of Saturday’s Independence Day parade in Washington DC abruptly canceled the event late on the eve of...
Why it matters: National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning as high temperatures have paralyzed the east coast Organizers of Saturday’s Independence Day parade in Washington DC abruptly canceled the event late on the eve of...
Pope Leo on Saturday visited Italy’s Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders.
Why it matters: Pope Leo on Saturday visited Italy’s Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders.
A dangerous heatwave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the central and eastern United States on Friday, forcing officials in the nation’s capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone dozens of...
Why it matters: A dangerous heatwave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the central and eastern United States on Friday, forcing officials in the nation’s capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone dozens of...
On the eve of the United States’ 250th birthday, in the nation’s capital, people were sweating through their shirts, and tourists were pressing electric fans directly to their foreheads.
Why it matters: On the eve of the United States’ 250th birthday, in the nation’s capital, people were sweating through their shirts, and tourists were pressing electric fans directly to their foreheads.
Eli Levon, 21, allegedly sent pictures via Telegram of city sites including Central Bus Station, and hid a flash drive in a restaurant, in exchange for $1,400 in cryptocurrency The post US national studying at...
Why it matters: Eli Levon, 21, allegedly sent pictures via Telegram of city sites including Central Bus Station, and hid a flash drive in a restaurant, in exchange for $1,400 in cryptocurrency The post US national studying at...
After the US signs a dreadful MOU with Iran granting it control over Beirut's future, it then ushers in an unprecedented Israel-Lebanon agreement. Could real peace be on the way?
Why it matters: After the US signs a dreadful MOU with Iran granting it control over Beirut's future, it then ushers in an unprecedented Israel-Lebanon agreement. Could real peace be on the way?
Higher fuel prices, disrupted shipping and supply chains, potential naval clashes near the Strait of Hormuz, and precedent for states monetizing transit chokepoints.
Why it matters: Higher fuel prices, disrupted shipping and supply chains, potential naval clashes near the Strait of Hormuz, and precedent for states monetizing transit chokepoints.
A lightning-caused wildfire is burning below the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, where fire danger remains high and restrictions are in place, according to officials.
Why it matters: A lightning-caused wildfire is burning below the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, where fire danger remains high and restrictions are in place, according to officials.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the primary election held Tuesday in the state to determine the candidate who will seek to succeed Governor Jared Polis, who is ineligible for re-election due...
Why it matters: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the primary election held Tuesday in the state to determine the candidate who will seek to succeed Governor Jared Polis, who is ineligible for re-election due...
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a primary upset that underscored voter frustration with Washington.
Why it matters: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for governor Tuesday, defeating U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in a primary upset that underscored voter frustration with Washington.
Iraqi oil stranded by the Middle East conflict has escaped the Persian Gulf over the past ten days as transit via the Strait of Hormuz eased during an uneasy US-Iran ceasefire.
Why it matters: Iraqi oil stranded by the Middle East conflict has escaped the Persian Gulf over the past ten days as transit via the Strait of Hormuz eased during an uneasy US-Iran ceasefire.
More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.
Why it matters: More than 100 people just deported from the United States were being held in a hotel when earthquakes struck Venezuela, setting off a scramble to find survivors and bodies buried in the rubble, according to survivors.
Cuba's president is openly defying fresh U.S. pressure as Washington threatens tighter energy restrictions. The fight matters because this is not just rhetoric. It shows how U.S...
Why it matters: Cuba's president is openly defying fresh U.S. pressure as Washington threatens tighter energy restrictions. The fight matters because this is not just rhetoric. It shows how U.S...
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced her new role in the private sector while boasting about her achievements in office. As she transitions to this new position, her...
Why it matters: Former Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced her new role in the private sector while boasting about her achievements in office. As she transitions to this new position, her...
A man in Seattle was accused of trying twice to shove a stranger onto train tracks at a light rail station. The incident is frightening, but it is not the kind of story this sit...
Why it matters: A man in Seattle was accused of trying twice to shove a stranger onto train tracks at a light rail station. The incident is frightening, but it is not the kind of story this sit...
The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport has replaced sworn law enforcement with private security as a cost-saving measure. This change matters now because it affects ho...
Why it matters: The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport has replaced sworn law enforcement with private security as a cost-saving measure. This change matters now because it affects ho...
The Supreme Court has decided not to hear a Maine mother’s lawsuit against a school district regarding her parental rights related to her child’s gender transition. This ruling...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court has decided not to hear a Maine mother’s lawsuit against a school district regarding her parental rights related to her child’s gender transition. This ruling...
The Idaho legislature passed a bill on Monday that requires child care providers, health care providers, and educational institutions to out trans kids to their parents if they...
Why it matters: The Idaho legislature passed a bill on Monday that requires child care providers, health care providers, and educational institutions to out trans kids to their parents if they...
This roundup mixes protests, transit, and space news without one clear civic story. It does not give a strong enough power mechanism to support a publishable analysis. The move:...
Why it matters: This roundup mixes protests, transit, and space news without one clear civic story. It does not give a strong enough power mechanism to support a publishable analysis. The move:...
Sound Transit is opening the new Crosslake Connection light rail segment across Lake Washington. It is a big commute shift for Seattle-area riders and a rare public transit mile...
Why it matters: Sound Transit is opening the new Crosslake Connection light rail segment across Lake Washington. It is a big commute shift for Seattle-area riders and a rare public transit mile...
Eastside light rail is finally opening, but it comes after years of delay and a major construction failure. That matters because this is not just a transit win. It is also a tes...
Why it matters: Eastside light rail is finally opening, but it comes after years of delay and a major construction failure. That matters because this is not just a transit win. It is also a tes...
Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected Donald Trump’s demand to rename Penn Station after him, saying it would happen “over my dead body.” The fight matters because it is not really about a...
Why it matters: Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected Donald Trump’s demand to rename Penn Station after him, saying it would happen “over my dead body.” The fight matters because it is not really about a...
The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education has named Herb Espiritu, the district’s Director of Certificated Human Resources, as acting superintendent through April...
Why it matters: The Palo Alto Unified School District Board of Education has named Herb Espiritu, the district’s Director of Certificated Human Resources, as acting superintendent through April...