GEORGE WASHINGTON

May 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Turning a Year Older on May 14th

George Lucas, the mind behind iconic films, celebrates his 82nd birthday today. Sofia Coppola, known for her distinct directorial style, turns 55 and has also produced memorable music videos. Tim Roth marks 65 years of life, a milestone that comes after directing his own film in the late 1990s

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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 10 2026POLITICS

A Look Back at the Life of a Labor Leader

George Gresham spent over four decades fighting for workers' rights in New York's healthcare industry. Starting as a housekeeper in a city hospital, he climbed the ranks to become one of the most influential labor leaders in the state. His journey from a hospital floor worker to the president of 119

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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 28 2026CELEBRITIES

George Clooney’s New Chapter: Slow‑Down, Philanthropy and a Fresh Focus

George Clooney is about to turn 65, and he has decided to change the rhythm of his life. He told a reporter at a film awards event that he will spend more time on the Clooney Foundation for Justice, which he started with his wife Amal. The couple’s charity works to protect human rights and bri

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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 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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Apr 17 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Regulation Gets Closer: What’s Still Left to Figure Out

Washington is putting the final touches on a bill that could shake up how the U. S. treats cryptocurrencies. The proposed rules aim to clear up who’s in charge—whether it’s the SEC or the CFTC—for different types of digital assets like tokens and stablecoins. For years, the crypto world has operated

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Gas Tax Pause? A Short‑Term Fix, Long‑Term Cost

Washington’s gas price is high. AAA says the average was $5. 30 last week, far above the national mean of $3. 98. The state’s tax is 55. 4 cents per gallon, the third highest in the U. S. , plus a federal tax of 18. 4 cents. A yearly 2 % bump on July 1 is built in to help counter inflation. Washingt

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