Waymo will launch Washington, D.C., robotaxi service in 2026
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Waymo plans to bring its driverless taxis to Washington in 2026
Waymo on Tuesday added Washington DABC News - 12h -
Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley
Waymo on Tuesday announced it is expanding its service to include another 27 square miles of coverage around the San Francisco Bay Area.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Waymo expands its robotaxi service again, this time to parts of Silicon Valley
With the expansion, Waymo will now take passengers around Mountain View, Los Altos, Palo Alto and parts of Sunnyvale, California.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
Driverless Waymo Taxis Arriving in Washington, D.C., Next Year
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Lyft to roll out robotaxis in Atlanta
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DC drops Proud Boys lawsuit
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Trump administration launching an AI tool for government use
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King Charles will hand the baton to champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy as the first bearer on its journey.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
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Georgetown University is launching a program to offer tuition assistance and career services for federal workers impacted by President Trump's push to shrink the government workforce.The Hill - Mar. 17 -
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Trump pick for Washington US attorney made derogatory and racist comments
Revealed: rhetoric by interim US attorney for DC includes falsely claiming Kamala Harris ‘self-identified’ as Black. Donald Trump ’s appointee as interim US attorney for the District of Columbia ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
Secret Service shoots armed man in confrontation near White House
The U.S. Secret Service shot an adult male near the White House in Washington, D.C., shortly after midnight on Sunday after an “armed confrontation” with law enforcement, according to the agency.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Secret Service shoots armed man in confrontation near White House
The U.S. Secret Service shot an adult male near the White House in Washington, D.C., shortly after midnight on Sunday after an “armed confrontation” with law enforcement, according to the agency. ...NBC News - Mar. 9 -
'You cannot erase history': Locals react to demolishing of Black Lives Matter plaza in Washington DC
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Forge launches Forge Direct as a gamified hub for community-powered growth
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New restrictions on helicopters near DC following midair collision
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced changes to air space rules around Washington’s DCA airport following a preliminary report from the NTSB on the midair collision over the Potomac ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Panthers wrap up road trip against Capitals as division leaders clash in DC
A long and grueling road trip for the Florida Panthers will finally come to an end on Saturday in Washington D.C.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Safety board calls for helicopter ban on certain routes near DC airport: 'Intolerable risk'
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday issued two “urgent” safety recommendations after discovering thousands of close calls between helicopters and planes near Ronald Reagan ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump suggests federal government take over DC if local leaders 'can't do the job'
President Trump on Friday suggested that the federal government could take over Washington, D.C., if the national capital’s administration “can’t do the job" as he pursues making the district "the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Figure skating's world championships are headed to Boston, another chance to heal after DC crash
It has been nearly two months since American Airlines Flight 5342 lifted off from a wintry runway in southeast Kansas, destined for Washington, D.C., with dozens of members of the tight-knit figure ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Where are the local DMV teams heading in March Madness?
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) – As usual, the local college basketball teams in the DMV are well represented in March Madness. Here’s a look at where the teams we cover are heading in the posteason. ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
PS5 Pro's PSSR Will Get An Upgrade In 2026
Last week AMD launched FSR 4 alongside its first RDNA 4-equipped desktop GPUs. It's a drastic improvement over previous versions of the tech suite, introducing AI-powered upscaling that is only ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
UK trade minister seeks to fend off threat of US tariffs
Britain’s digital services tax set to remain point of dispute at Washington meetingFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Spectre Divide Is The Latest Live-Service Casualty, Game And Dev Shutting Down
Spectre Divide developer Mountaintop Studios has announced that the free-to-play game will be shutting down just six months after it first launched. While the 3v3 first-person shooter received ...GameSpot - Mar. 13 -
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist launches a run for governor, setting up a major 2026 race
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is running for governor, he announced Tuesday, setting up a Democratic primary clash that includes two prominent statewide officeholders in one of the most ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Nissan Readies Its Own Robotaxis
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NWSL's BOS Nation to be renamed after backlash
Boston's 2026 NWSL franchise announced Friday that it will officially change its name following a highly-ridiculed launch last fall.ESPN - Mar. 15 -
DC reports measles case
A person with measles traveled through the District of Columbia while contagious, city health officials said Tuesday, marking the city’s first recorded infection this year. The individual traveled ...The Hill - 4h -
Orlando scores four goals to back Javier Otero's first MLS start, a 4-1 win over DC United
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Conan O'Brien will be back as the Oscars host in 2026
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Orlando scores four goals to back Javier Otero's first MLS start, a 4-1 win over DC United
Four players scored, goalkeeper Javier Otero had a clean sheet for the first 90 minutes in his first MLS start and Orlando City SC blew past DC United 4-1 on Saturday night. Luis Muriel scored ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Moorefield falls to Washington, 4-0
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. — Washington plated four runs in the sixth inning to hand Moorefield a 4-0 loss on Wednesday. Saint Francis commit Zoe Kesterson tossed a two-hit shutout for Washington, fanning ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Secret Service shoots man near White House
United States Secret Service personnel shot a man near the White House on Sunday following an “armed confrontation with law enforcement,” a spokesperson said in a statement. Secret Service ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Tesla Hits a Wall and Waymo Racks Up 600 Parking Tickets
The road to autonomous driving is littered with broken mannequins and pricy parking fines.Inc. - Mar. 17
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