JOHN DAVID WASHINGTON

May 20 2026POLITICS

Cuba’s Raul Castro Faces U. S. Criminal Accusations Over 1996 Plane Shoot‑Down

Washington is set to file criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, a move that would heighten tensions between the U. S. and the Caribbean nation. The allegations stem from an incident in 1996 when Cuban jets downed two small planes operated by a Miami‑based exile group. The U. S.

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May 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

New TV, Movies, Music and Games to Watch This Week

John Krasinski will be back as Jack Ryan in the new action series “Jack Ryan: Ghost War” on Prime Video, while the creators of “Stranger Things” are producing a Netflix show about a retirement community that fights monsters. The lineup also includes Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike in the sati

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May 15 2026HEALTH

Eye Mites Got a Superstar

John Cena, known for his wrestling bravado, revealed that he once suffered from a hidden eye problem caused by tiny mites living around his lashes. He didn’t realize the issue until it began hurting his sight, a condition that many people share but rarely discuss. The mites, called Demodex, norma

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May 15 2026POLITICS

Can business leaders really run the government like a company?

Washington has seen a wave of people switching from private business to public service. Many are tech investors and entrepreneurs who rose to fame by backing high-risk, high-reward ventures. Now, they're in charge of huge budgets and policy decisions that could shape the economy for years. These le

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May 13 2026CRIME

How DC police reports might have changed real cases

Washington D. C. has a problem with how some crimes get labeled. A big internal review found that serious incidents often got downgraded to less serious offenses. This wasn’t just about numbers changing—it meant real cases got less attention. When crimes like shootings or robberies were called some

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Old Host Takes a Stand Against CBS

David Letterman has publicly accused CBS executives of lying about why Stephen Colbert’s late‑night show was cancelled. He said the decision was not driven by money but by political pressure linked to a $8 billion merger with Skydance. Letterman called the network’s leaders “lying weasels” in an int

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

A Big Boost for DC’s Cycling Scene

Washington, DC is getting a major cycling upgrade. The Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic just teamed up with the group that runs the famous Tour de France. That’s like getting the NFL to play in a new country or Formula One to race in the U. S. It’s a big deal for local sports. This race has been

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Apr 26 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Political Glam Night in Washington

Washington hosted its annual journalists’ dinner on Saturday, drawing a mix of reporters and top officials. The evening felt like a fashion showcase, with guests showing off sharp outfits rather than just political speeches. Karoline Leavitt stunned in a shiny black dress, her growing baby bump c

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Apr 21 2026ENTERTAINMENT

David Duchovny Moves From Sci‑Fi to Real‑World Mysteries

David Duchovny, once known for his role in a top science‑fiction series, has turned away from the genre he never truly loved. He admits that his early interest in shows like the original “Star Trek” was a one‑off and that he now prefers stories grounded in fact. Duchovny earned degrees in English li

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Apr 18 2026RELIGION

Nation Reads the Bible Cover to Cover for 250th Anniversary

Washington, D. C. will host a unique gathering in late April as more than five hundred Christian leaders and Hollywood personalities come together to read the entire Bible aloud. The event, called America Reads the Bible, runs from April 19 to 25 at the Museum of the Bible and celebrates the United

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