Day: April 18, 2026
Fact Check Team examines crime statistics across the US and in Washington, DC, separating trends from misconceptions and analyzing what the latest data really shows.
Washington state’s new capital gains tax, hailed by supporters as a historic step toward taxing the super‑rich, faces legal and political challenges that could determine its fate.
USC suffered a crushing overtime defeat to Washington in the Big Ten Tournament, as late defensive lapses and missed opportunities doomed the Trojans in a dramatic Sports Illustrated-featured clash.
Pakistan says it will soon host rare U.S.-Iran talks aimed at easing regional tensions, as Tehran warns Washington against any ground operations, CBS News reports.
As Americans shoulder mounting costs from the Iran war and the DHS shutdown, Washington lawmakers depart the capital, sparking outrage and questions over stalled governance.
Sphere Entertainment has confirmed plans for a second US location, expanding its immersive venue concept beyond Las Vegas, according to Far Out Magazine’s latest industry report.
U.S. students continue to fall behind peers in East Asia and Europe in reading, math and science, new international exam results show, raising concerns about schools and policy.
Donald Trump has vowed to pursue “long-term” control of Washington DC’s police if re-elected, raising concerns among critics as he signals plans to extend similar measures to other major US cities.
OpenAI has reached a landmark agreement to deploy its AI models on the U.S. Department of War’s classified network, aiming to enhance military intelligence and operational decision-making, sources told Reuters.
A single high-roller betting from a D.C. poke restaurant flipped June’s sports wagering results, handing sportsbooks a rare monthly loss and costing the district expected revenue.
A brief US government shutdown has begun after lawmakers missed a key funding deadline, triggering closures of non-essential services as Congress scrambles to reach a last-minute deal, Al Jazeera reports.