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Man With Flare Gun, Blowtorch Arrested at Capitol

Police say it's not clear whether he planned to set himself on fire

(Newser) - Authorities say they're still trying to figure out what a man arrested at the Capitol Tuesday morning with a blowtorch and a flare gun was planning. US Capitol Police said that during security screening at Capitol Visitor Center around 12:30pm, officers noticed that the man smelled of gasoline...

These States Are Bona Fide Wine-Guzzlers

District of Columbia tops Visual Capitalist's list, followed by New Hampshire and Vermont

(Newser) - If you've needed to take the edge off lately with a glass of wine, you're not alone—especially if you live in DC. The nation's capital ranks as the place in the US that drinks the most fermented grape juice, per the Visual Capitalist data firm, which...

No Matter the Outcome, US Braces for Election Turmoil
DC Braces for
Election Day Unrest
Nov 4, 2024 2:06 PM CST

DC Braces for Election Day Unrest

Meanwhile, election offices nationwide are installing bulletproof glass, running active-shooter drills

(Newser) - "No need for any alarm." That was a recent message from the chief of police in the nation's capital, assuring locals there are no current credible threats of violence around Election Day, or thereafter, that have emerged. But in DC and around the country, authorities are putting...

The US Cities That Rats Love Most
The US Cities That
Rats Love Most
Oct 22, 2024 8:32 AM CDT

The US Cities That Rats Love Most

Chicago tops Orkin's list for 10th year straight

(Newser) - For 10 years straight, one city has claimed the title of America's "rattiest city," according to the Orkin pest-control service , and it's "won" the honor again this year, reports Patch . That city would be Chicago, whose "abundance of alleys" has helped the rodents take...

Here Are America's Greenest Cities
This Is America's
Greenest City
Oct 7, 2024 3:08 PM CDT

This Is America's Greenest City

Get thee to San Diego (and California in general), tree huggers

(Newser) - Apparently, the Golden State could consider rebranding as the Green State. WalletHub took a look at the 100 largest cities in America to determine which were the best tree-huggers, and six of the top 10 call California home. The analysis factored in four main categories: environment (things like greenhouse gas...

In DC, a Battle Between Graffiti Lovers, Haters

'Eye-of-the-beholder dynamic' in nation's capital pits graffiti aficionados against those who clean it up

(Newser) - U Street is mostly deserted when Aceba Broadus and his three-person crew from the District of Columbia's Department of Public Works start setting up shop before 8am at one of DC's perennial graffiti hot spots. They tap a hydrant to fill the 275-gallon tank in their truck and...

Another Place Just Yanked Giuliani's Law License

Ex-NYC mayor is now disbarred in Washington, DC, as well as in New York

(Newser) - Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was disbarred in Washington, DC, on Thursday, months after he lost his law license in New York for pursuing false claims that then-President Donald Trump made about his 2020 presidential election loss. The brief ruling from Washington DC's appeals court said Giuliani...

Johnny Cash Finds New Home at US Capitol

Bronze statue of late country legend is unveiled in DC, with family members in attendance

(Newser) - Johnny Cash now stands among the most famous politicians, trailblazers, and activists of American history as he became the first professional musician to be honored with a statue in the US Capitol. Congressional leaders from both parties and members of the Cash family were among the several hundred guests who...

Ladies, These Cities Deserve a Look-See

Columbia, Maryland, tops WalletHub's list of the best US cities for women

(Newser) - Ladies looking for the best place to live, work, and play may want to check out WalletHub's latest rankings , which susses out which states are the best for women, in terms of jobs, health, safety, and more. The site looked at more than 180 of the nation's largest...

World War I Memorial Unveils 58-Foot Sculpture as Its Anchor

Centerpiece tells the 'everyman' story of one soldier's journey

(Newser) - A 58-foot-long bronze sculpture was unveiled Friday evening as the centerpiece of the National World War I Memorial in Washington, blocks from the White House. "A Soldier's Journey" follows an unnamed doughboy from the moment he takes his helmet from his daughter and ships out for duty. It...

DC Officer Fatally Shot in Fluke Accident

Suspect's gun went off as it was being retrieved from a storm drain

(Newser) - A Washington, DC, police officer died Wednesday after being shot when a gun he was trying to recover from a storm drain accidentally fired, officials said. The officer, Wayne David, was a member of the Metropolitan Police Department for more than 25 years, said Executive Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll....

A Storied Washington Home Has Sat Empty for 22 Years

Inside the saga of Katharine Graham's former home

(Newser) - A "grand Beaux-Arts" house has sat at 2920 R Street in Georgetown for centuries. Mark Ein has been in possession of it for the last 22 years—and never lived there. The New York Times has the saga of the storied home, which was built by Georgetown's second...

Lawsuit: 'StubHub Intentionally Hides the True Price'

DC's attorney general sues ticket reseller for 'drip pricing': advertising low prices, then tacking on excess fees

(Newser) - The attorney general for Washington, DC, sued StubHub on Wednesday, accusing the ticket resale platform of advertising deceptively low prices and then ramping up the cost with extra fees. The practice known as "drip pricing" violates consumer protection laws in the nation's capital, Attorney General Brian Schwalb said,...

Top 10 Fittest, Least Fit Cities in the US

If one wants to be healthy, your environment matters, according to this index

(Newser) - If you want to be around people jogging in easily available parks and eating kale, there are some big towns that are much more conducive to that than others, reports USA Today . The 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index took a look at the 100 biggest cities in America, and how...

Police: Dead Man's Thumb Taken to Access Payment App

Fasil Teklemariam, 53, was found dead in Washington, DC, in early April

(Newser) - The crime itself was grisly, the aftermath even more so. Authorities in Washington, DC, say Fasil Teklemariam was found dead in his bedroom on April 5; he had been stabbed in the stomach with enough force that his spine was struck, WTOP reports via an autopsy report. One of his...

The Brainiest Cities in America
The Brainiest
Cities in America
Jul 6, 2024 10:00 AM CDT

The Brainiest Cities in America

Ann Arbor, Michigan, tops WalletHub's list

(Newser) - A smart city is a more prosperous one, according to WalletHub , which notes that higher education levels among an urban center's residents boost salaries and, in turn, tax dollars flowing into local government. The site wanted to see which cities are attracting the best and brightest, so it reviewed...

These States' Economies Are Pulling Their Weight

Washington tops WalletHub's rankings

(Newser) - How well the US economy is doing is dependent on how well the states themselves are doing, and WalletHub looked at all 50 states and the District of Columbia to see which ones boast the best economies. Three main categories are in play: economic activity (including startup activity, exports per...

Woman Dies After Another Woman Allegedly Carjacks SUV

SUV was then crashed in Washington, DC, tragedy

(Newser) - An elderly woman died after the car she was in outside a hospital in Washington, DC, was carjacked, then crashed, with her still in it. Police say the victim and her adult daughter had just pulled up to the emergency department of MedStar Washington Hospital Center on Monday afternoon when...

These US Cities Are Heaven for Mosquitoes

Los Angeles tops Orkin's top 50 list

(Newser) - Time to break out the repellent: Mosquito season is bearing down upon us. Pest control company Orkin wanted to see which cities in America have the most issues with the flying pests, so it analyzed the numbers on how many customers it provided residential mosquito treatments to in major metro...

10 Best US Cities for Vacation Destinations

Atlanta takes the top spot on WalletHub's travel destinations list

(Newser) - Atlanta in July? That's the No. 1 pick by WalletHub for US cities that double as excellent summer vacay destinations. The site looked at 100 of the most populated cities in America, using more than three dozen metrics in six key areas: travel costs and hassles (including delays); what...

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