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 | From the Editor's Desk The spring 2024 issue’s special report looks at how to take advantage of market opportunities in the digital space, and provides advice on building culture and friendships at work; maximizing the benefits of LLMs, corporate venture capital initiatives, and innovation contests; and scaling automation and digital health platform. |
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| Work United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe despite recent incidents  United planes have even had mishaps while on the ground. Last month, pilots on one plane reported that rudder pedals used to steer on the runway briefly failed after touchdown in Newark, New Jersey. |
| Work Tesla gets a new edge in India's $151 billion auto market - Fortune (No paywall)  For years, India has levied prohibitively high tariffs—as much as 100%—on imported foreign EVs. That means cars such as Tesla’s Model 3, which retails for $38,990 in the U.S., would cost almost $80,000 in India. (Largely because of the tariffs, Tesla currently doesn’t sell any vehicles in the country.) |
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| Work From foster care to beauty titan: Meet the next CEO of Sephora North America - Fortune (No paywall)  When Artemis Patrick becomes CEO of Sephora North America next month, she’ll be in a rare and privileged position: Rather than becoming a glass cliff CEO, the fate of many female executives, she’s stepping into corner office while the LVMH-owned brand is on an upswing. |
| Work UNICEF says over 13,000 children killed in Gaza in Israel offensive  Kanishka Singh is a breaking news reporter for Reuters in Washington DC, who primarily covers US politics and national affairs in his current role. His past breaking news coverage has spanned across a range of topics like the Black Lives Matter movement; the US elections; the 2021 Capitol riots and their follow up probes; the Brexit deal; US-China trade tensions; the NATO withdrawal from Afghanistan; the COVID-19 pandemic; and a 2019 Supreme Court verdict on a religious dispute site in his native India. |
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| Work Gaza's catastrophic food shortage means mass death is imminent, monitor says  A senior correspondent with nearly 25 years' experience covering the Palestinian-Israeli conflict including several wars and the signing of the first historic peace accord between the two sides. |
| Work Astronaut Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10, has died at 93  Stafford\'s Air Force duties not only had him run the military\'s top flight school and experimental plane testing base, but he was commanding general of Area 51. A biography from his museum said, that while Stafford was in charge of Area 51 and later as the development and acquisition chief at the Pentagon he “wrote the specs and established the program that led to the development of the F-117 Stealth Fighter, and later, the B-2 Stealth Bomber.\" |
| Work Stolen ‘Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers will go on an international tour and then be auctioned  Garland was born Frances Gumm in 1922. She lived in Grand Rapids until she was 4, when her family moved to Los Angeles. She died in 1969. The Judy Garland Museum, which includes the house where she lived, says it has the world’s largest collection of Garland and “Wizard of Oz” memorabilia. |
| Work A Navy SEAL was convinced exposure to blasts damaged his brain, so he donated it to prove it  If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call the network, previously known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 800-273-8255, text HOME to 741741 or visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional resources. |
| Work Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation  Israel responded with one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent history. The war has killed over 31,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Around 80% of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million have fled their homes, and a quarter of the population faces starvation. |
| Work Astros still AL West favorites while Rangers are reigning World Series champions  Hader\'s $95 million, five-year deal was the biggest after becoming a first-time free agent. The 29-year-old, once in the Astros\' minor league system, turned down a $20,325,000 qualifying offer from San Diego. |
| Work TWU basketball team makes history in NCAA Division II 'Sweet 16'  \"Our fans that come out, they keep coming out because it\'s so much fun to watch,\" Jillson said. \"Our ladies do an incredible job of getting the crowd involved and just getting everybody on their feet!\" |
| Work Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol  More than 1,300 people have been charged with Capitol riot-related crimes. Over 800 of them have been sentenced, with roughly two-thirds getting a term of imprisonment ranging from a few days to 22 years. |
| Work How cyclist's friends helped her escape cougar's jaws around her head during attack  “Keri’s just laying there by herself and we kept saying, ‘Are you doing OK?’ and she would just give us a bloody thumbs up that she was doing OK,” Tisch Williams, another cyclist who was there during the attack, told KING 5. |
| Work A ‘devil comet' is set to swing by the sun and could be visible during the eclipse  Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks was discovered in 1812 by a French astronomer, Jean-Louis Pons. It was observed again in 1883 by British-American astronomer William Brooks. Sightings of the comet are rare because it takes 71 years to orbit around the sun. |
| Work Texas Medical Board to discuss exceptions to anti-abortion law  The Texas Medical Board can strip a doctor\'s license if they violate Texas law. In the Cox ruling, the Texas Supreme Court also mentioned the Board can create guidelines for doctors to follow on this issue. |
| Work Suspected burglar killed in a shootout with Frisco Police identified  Steele said he quickly called 911, and Frisco Police arrived shortly after. Police would later confirm they encountered an armed person at the location and that an officer fired their weapon. |
| Work Princess Kate seen out on weekend shopping trip  “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,” read a message on the official X account of the Prince and Princess of Wales. “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C.” |
| Work ‘Please come back home': Family, Police search for missing man, Lexus SUV last seen in Prosper  The detective on this case has entered Makani’s information into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NaMUS) so that if Makani is found outside of Texas, he can be identified. |
| Work CDC issues alert over rising measles cases in the U.S.  The U.S. retains its eliminated status, but in 2019 there was a 27-year high with 1,274 cases. Those outbreaks were all travel-related cases that then infected people who are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated in the U.S., the CDC has said. |
| Work Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants  The battle over the Texas immigration law is one of multiple legal disputes between Texas officials and the Biden administration over how far the state can go to patrol the Texas-Mexico border and prevent illegal border crossings. |
| Work Is Texas a good place to live? New study ranks the state among the worst – What you should know  In conclusion, while Texas may not be the best state to live in, it\'s important to note that every state has its pros and cons, and the decision to relocate should be made based on personal preferences and priorities. |
| Work Officer recovering after being shot by teens  According to police, one gun was found inside the vehicle, a second at the apartment complex, and a third was thrown out of the window during the pursuit on I-20 and Wheatland Road. Investigators said that the gun was reported stolen out of Shreveport, Louisiana. |
| Work South Carolina, Iowa, USC and Texas are the top seeds in the women’s NCAA Tournament  For more than 58 years, The Atlanta Voice has ably provided a voice for the voiceless. It is the largest audited African American community newspaper in Georgia. Founded in 1966 by the late Ed Clayton and the late J. Lowell Ware, The Atlanta Voice has evolved and redefined its efforts to better connect with the community it serves. |
| Work U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosts panel on Advance with Africa  For more than 58 years, The Atlanta Voice has ably provided a voice for the voiceless. It is the largest audited African American community newspaper in Georgia. Founded in 1966 by the late Ed Clayton and the late J. Lowell Ware, The Atlanta Voice has evolved and redefined its efforts to better connect with the community it serves. |
| Work 3 International-Inspired Getaways a Short Drive From DC  Headed for a hike? The kitchen can stock a backpack with sandwiches, salads, cheese, and charcuterie for a gourmet picnic. Breakfast in the sunroom includes homemade breads and flaky croissants paired with savory items such as eggs Benedict and sweet crepes. In the evening, choose a chef’s tasting menu or dine à la carte on classic bistro dishes paired with French wines. |
| Work A New Record Label Documents DC’s Most Challenging Sounds Rob Brunner grew up in DC and moved back in 2017 to join Washingtonian. Previously, he was an editor and writer at Fast Company and other publications. He lives with his family in Chevy Chase DC. |
| Work I Toured Metro’s “Newly Renovated” Bathrooms. Here’s What I Found. - Washingtonian  All in all, I’m glad that WMATA took the time to renovate their bathrooms—it’d just be nice if people had a way of finding them, or a way of getting to them that didn’t involve narrow passages or falling debris. |
| Work Megan Thee Stallion and Gunna Will Perform at Broccoli City Festival - Washingtonian  Two-day passes currently start at $225, with a variety of pricier VIP options providing different amenities and views of the main stage. Chase Credit Card users can grab early tickets in the presale now until March 21. The festival is also sending presale codes to people who comment “BCFESTPRESALE” on their recent Instagram announcement. This presale starts at noon today. You can also sign up for text updates about upcoming ticket sales on their website. |
| Work 37 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend  Briana A. Thomas is a local journalist, historian, and tour guide who specializes in the research of D.C. history and culture. She is the author of the Black history book, Black Broadway in Washington, D.C., a story that was first published in Washingtonian in 2016. |
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| Work Former Aurora police chief Vanessa Wilson sues city over 2022 firing  It also states that she was prevented from keeping her badges after she left APD, which the city has allowed others to do. She was unable to get a law enforcement officer safety card that would allow her to carry a concealed weapon. |
| Work Charges against Royal Trux’s Neil Hagerty dropped in Denver police assault case after mental health treatment  Hagerty is a founding member of the band Royal Trux, which he formed in the late 1980s with Jennifer Herrema. The band was active into the early 2000s, followed by a short-lived reunion that produced a new album in 2019. Hagerty also performed in the bands Pussy Galore, Weird War and The Howling Hex. |
| Work Avalanche defenseman sells mansion in Denver’s Belcaro neighborhood for $3.75M  Lisa M. Taylor with Compass-Denver represented the buyer, the Kathryn A. Valdez Revocable Trust. Valdez is the assistant vice president of corporate planning and carbon-free tech strategy for Xcel Energy. |
| Work Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants  The battle over the Texas immigration law is one of multiple legal disputes between Texas officials and the Biden administration over how far the state can go to patrol the Texas-Mexico border and prevent illegal border crossings. |
| Work Under Colorado’s new water-saving law, here’s where ornamental grass will be banned starting in 2026  Although artificial turf doesn’t require water, it can contain harmful chemicals that run off into the water supply. Fake grass can also contribute to the heat island effect, in which urban areas are warmer because heat is reflected by infrastructure instead of absorbed by vegetation. |
| Work Westbound Interstate 76 closed after semitrailer hits bridge  CDOT’s bridge team is evaluating the damage and road crews are working on clearing the truck from the roadway and cleaning up spilled oil, debris and equipment that fell from the truck, agency officials said in a news release. |
| Work Pro-Trump Michigan attorney arrested after hearing in DC over leaking Dominion documents  Dominion filed several defamation lawsuits against those who spread conspiracy theories blaming its election equipment for Trump’s 2020 loss. Fox News settled the most prominent of these cases for $787 million last year. |
| Work Five Weeknight Dishes: Easy dill dinners  Frozen double peeled fava beans can be found at Iranian and Middle Eastern markets, and online. If using frozen lima beans, use the same amount. If using fresh favas, use 3 pounds fresh fava beans in their pods. Remove the favas from their pod (the first thick layer) as you would to shell fresh green peas. Once podded, bring a small pot of water to a boil and prepare an ice bath. Place the podded beans in the boiling water for a quick minute or two, then drain and dunk in the ice bath. Drain and easily pop the skin off by giving the bean a squeeze. |
| Work Old friends in CU Buffs’ Tad Boyle, Boise State’s Leon Rice collide in NCAA First Four  “Going through the game plan from a year ago kind of gives you an idea of how they play, what kind of team they are, what their culture is,” da Silva said. “So it’s not like a completely new team, I’d say, but obviously they have new players, they have new roles. We’ve still got to make sure that we get a good game plan together and execute that.” |
| Work Keeler: Deion Sanders’ new offensive line coach wants CU Buffs to “build a fence” that stops top Colorado recruits from leaving. Can we get a hallelujah?  According to 247, the top in-state prep prospect for the Class of ’25 is another top-shelf lineman, Cherry Creek tackle Soren Shinofield. The Buffs haven’t offered yet, reportedly. But if Loadholt is serious about building a fence, he can start with the garden out back. |
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| Work Former manager Joe Torre walks to mound to make pitching change for Yankees at spring training  Torre, who played in the major leagues from 1960 to 1977 and was an MVP winner and nine-time All-Star, went on to spend a decade as MLB\'s chief baseball officer before becoming a special assistant to commissioner Rob Manfred in 2020. |
| Work CDC issues alert over rising measles cases in the U.S.  The U.S. retains its eliminated status, but in 2019 there was a 27-year high with 1,274 cases. Those outbreaks were all travel-related cases that then infected people who are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated in the U.S., the CDC has said. |
| Work Former Olympian Caitlyn Jenner backs Nassau County ban on transgender female athletes  The order is part of a growing number of anti-transgender athletic restrictions imposed nationwide. Bills banning trans youth from participating in sports have passed in some 24 states, though some have been blocked by ongoing litigation. |
| Work New documents detail sex assault accusations against Mayor Eric Adams  The case adds to growing legal trouble for Adams, who is currently facing a federal campaign fundraising investigation that prompted FBI agents to seize his phones and raid the home of his top fundraiser in November. |
| Work Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Del Mar  This is the 10th death caused by a train strike in San Diego County so far this year. Four deaths occurred over a five-day period in January, and four more were reported in February, including a man using a motorized wheelchair hit by a train in Vista on Feb. 29. There also was a man killed March 6 in Carlsbad. |
| Work Woman critically injured by hit-and-run driver in Oceanside The city’s Commission on Police Practices, a civilian oversight board, is taking a look at the department’s pursuit policy after a vehicle fleeing police smashed into a car, killing two young boys |
| Work Police seek tips on tire and wheel thefts across San Diego County Anyone with information about the series of thefts is asked to call the San Diego Police Department’s Northeastern Division at (858) 538-8026 or Crime Stoppers’ anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. |
| Work Former principal awarded damages after jury rules she was removed because of childcare needs “While this situation has been unfortunate for all involved, the Board of Education continues to support the decision to reassign the employee,” Debra Schade, president of the school board, said in an email. “Our actions were and will continue to be guided by our unwavering commitment to always prioritize service to students.” |
| Work AT&T asking state for permission to pivot away from traditional landlines  “Californians across the state rely on these phone lines to make sure they’re able to dial 911, receive alerts. So these communication lines are essential and a lifeline for many,” she said. |
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| Work Princess Kate seen out on weekend shopping trip  “Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,” read a message on the official X account of the Prince and Princess of Wales. “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C.” |
| Work Social media influencer is charged with joining the Jan. 6 attack on the US Capitol  More than 1,300 people have been charged with Capitol riot-related crimes. Over 800 of them have been sentenced, with roughly two-thirds getting a term of imprisonment ranging from a few days to 22 years. |
| Work Trader Joe's recalls cashews product due to possible Salmonella contamination  The CDC recommends people with Salmonella infection should call a doctor if they have diarrhea and a fever over 102 degrees Fahrenheit, diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving, bloody stools, prolonged vomiting that prevents you from keeping liquids or are having signs of severe dehydration. |