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Consumer alert issued as gift card scams increase during holiday shopping season

WASHINGTON — As the holiday shopping season accelerates, consumer protection officials are warning residents to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated gift card scams. District Attorney General Brian Schwalb issued a public consumer alert on Monday, cautioning shoppers about a growing form of retail fraud known as gift card draining, which has become more prevalent during peak gift-giving periods. According to Schwalb’s office, gift card draining differs from traditi

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15 Dec 2025 15:16 PM 362 views

Consumer alert issued as gift card scams increase during holiday shopping season

WASHINGTON — As the holiday shopping season accelerates, consumer protection officials are warning residents to remain vigilant against increasingly sophisticated gift card scams. District Attorney General Brian Schwalb issued a public consumer alert on Monday, cautioning shoppers about a growing form of retail fraud known as gift card draining, which has become more prevalent during peak gift-giving periods. According to Schwalb’s office, gift card draining differs from traditi

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New laws take effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia bringing key changes for residents

Hundreds of new laws are officially taking effect this week across Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia, bringing with them significant changes that will impact wages, taxes, cannabis use, driving penalties and criminal justice policies. From Virginia’s new criminal record sealing system to Maryland’s stricter reckless driving penalties and D.C.’s tax adjustments, the region is entering a new phase of legal reforms that touch nearly every household in so

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29 Sep 2025 07:47 AM 477 views

New laws take effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia bringing key changes for residents

Hundreds of new laws are officially taking effect this week across Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia, bringing with them significant changes that will impact wages, taxes, cannabis use, driving penalties and criminal justice policies. From Virginia’s new criminal record sealing system to Maryland’s stricter reckless driving penalties and D.C.’s tax adjustments, the region is entering a new phase of legal reforms that touch nearly every household in so

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Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall

A controversial new statue has drawn significant attention after appearing on the National Mall in Washington, featuring former President Donald Trump and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The artwork depicts the two figures holding hands and skipping, with a plaque below them that reads, “In honor of friendship month, we celebrate the long-standing bond between President Donald J. Trump and his closest friend Jeffrey Epstein.” The installation is the latest in a serie

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23 Sep 2025 21:53 PM 745 views

Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall

A controversial new statue has drawn significant attention after appearing on the National Mall in Washington, featuring former President Donald Trump and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. The artwork depicts the two figures holding hands and skipping, with a plaque below them that reads, “In honor of friendship month, we celebrate the long-standing bond between President Donald J. Trump and his closest friend Jeffrey Epstein.” The installation is the latest in a serie

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DC police end ICE cooperation as Trump’s 30 day emergency control expires

As President Donald Trump’s 30 day emergency control of Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department comes to an end, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the force will return to a pre emergency status quo. This means the department will no longer be working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a practice that had been introduced under federal control despite not being part of the agency’s usual responsibilities. Bowser reiterated that immigration enforcement is not

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10 Sep 2025 14:53 PM 524 views

DC police end ICE cooperation as Trump’s 30 day emergency control expires

As President Donald Trump’s 30 day emergency control of Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department comes to an end, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the force will return to a pre emergency status quo. This means the department will no longer be working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a practice that had been introduced under federal control despite not being part of the agency’s usual responsibilities. Bowser reiterated that immigration enforcement is not

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DC man sentenced to 24 years for deadly 2021 gender reveal shooting

A Washington DC man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for his role in a deadly shooting at a gender reveal party in 2021. Twenty-two-year-old Nyjell Outler was convicted earlier this year on charges of voluntary manslaughter while armed and has now received a sentence of 24.5 years behind bars for the fatal incident that claimed the life of 21-year-old Demetris Johnson and left another victim, Daloni Williams, severely injured.

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18 Aug 2025 13:42 PM 746 views

DC man sentenced to 24 years for deadly 2021 gender reveal shooting

A Washington DC man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for his role in a deadly shooting at a gender reveal party in 2021. Twenty-two-year-old Nyjell Outler was convicted earlier this year on charges of voluntary manslaughter while armed and has now received a sentence of 24.5 years behind bars for the fatal incident that claimed the life of 21-year-old Demetris Johnson and left another victim, Daloni Williams, severely injured.

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DC Mayor Signs Summer Curfew Order for Minors Amid Rising Youth-Related Weekend Incidents

Washington, D.C. has implemented a stricter summer youth curfew following a weekend that saw multiple teen arrests and the recovery of hundreds of fireworks in the Navy Yard neighborhood. Mayor Muriel Bowser officially signed the new legislation into law on Monday, establishing a citywide curfew for all minors for the months of July and August. This new law changes the previous standard by lowering the curfew time to 11 p.m. for anyone under 18. Prior to this, the curfew only applied to youth

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08 Jul 2025 11:38 AM 646 views

DC Mayor Signs Summer Curfew Order for Minors Amid Rising Youth-Related Weekend Incidents

Washington, D.C. has implemented a stricter summer youth curfew following a weekend that saw multiple teen arrests and the recovery of hundreds of fireworks in the Navy Yard neighborhood. Mayor Muriel Bowser officially signed the new legislation into law on Monday, establishing a citywide curfew for all minors for the months of July and August. This new law changes the previous standard by lowering the curfew time to 11 p.m. for anyone under 18. Prior to this, the curfew only applied to youth

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Consumer alert issued as gift card scams increase during holiday shopping season

Consumer alert issued as gift card scams increase during holiday shopping season

New laws take effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia bringing key changes for residents

New laws take effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia bringing key changes for residents

Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall

Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall

DC police end ICE cooperation as Trump’s 30 day emergency control expires

DC police end ICE cooperation as Trump’s 30 day emergency control expires

DC man sentenced to 24 years for deadly 2021 gender reveal shooting

DC man sentenced to 24 years for deadly 2021 gender reveal shooting

DC Mayor Signs Summer Curfew Order for Minors Amid Rising Youth-Related Weekend Incidents

DC Mayor Signs Summer Curfew Order for Minors Amid Rising Youth-Related Weekend Incidents

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Iconic eagle removed as Anheuser-Busch sells historic Newark brewery

Job seekers in New Jersey can access career help via CareerConnections and One Stop Centers

Hollywood Hills Under Siege: New Fire Sparks Evacuation Fears Amid LA Wildfire Crisis

US-Iran talks in doubt as ceasefire deadline nears, tensions escalate

Machado’s Meeting With Trump Highlights Divide Over Venezuela’s Future Leadership

How University of Bath School of Management Is Launching Global Careers for Students

YouTube Follows Netflix: Bans Password Sharing Outside Household for Premium Plans

573-Home Francis Ranch Community Launches In Dublin With Luxury Amenities

US President Says No Plans for Nuclear Strike on Iran

Mamata Backs Sacked Teachers After SC Cancels 25,000 Bengal Appointments

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Consumer alert issued as gift card scams increase during holiday shopping season

Consumer alert issued as gift card scams increase during holiday shopping season

New laws take effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia bringing key changes for residents

New laws take effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia bringing key changes for residents

Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall

Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands appears on National Mall

DC police end ICE cooperation as Trump’s 30 day emergency control expires

DC police end ICE cooperation as Trump’s 30 day emergency control expires

DC man sentenced to 24 years for deadly 2021 gender reveal shooting

DC man sentenced to 24 years for deadly 2021 gender reveal shooting

DC Mayor Signs Summer Curfew Order for Minors Amid Rising Youth-Related Weekend Incidents

DC Mayor Signs Summer Curfew Order for Minors Amid Rising Youth-Related Weekend Incidents

Iconic eagle removed as Anheuser-Busch sells historic Newark brewery

Job seekers in New Jersey can access career help via CareerConnections and One Stop Centers

Hollywood Hills Under Siege: New Fire Sparks Evacuation Fears Amid LA Wildfire Crisis

US-Iran talks in doubt as ceasefire deadline nears, tensions escalate

Machado’s Meeting With Trump Highlights Divide Over Venezuela’s Future Leadership

How University of Bath School of Management Is Launching Global Careers for Students

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