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The Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department was victim to an apparent ransomware attack Monday.

D.C. Police Department Victim Of Apparent Ransomware Attack

A group called Babuk claimed to be behind the ransomware attack on the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department.

Biden's 1st 100 Days: COVID-19 Changes The Way White House Operates

What's life like inside the Biden White House? A look at the daily rhythm and tenor of the president's team.

Chauvin Verdict Looms As 3 Ex-Officers Face Trial In George Floyd's Death

The conviction of Derek Chauvin on all three counts against him inserts new dynamics into the case against the three other former officers charged in the killing of George Floyd.

Nearly 100 days into office, President Biden is lagging his predecessors in the number of bills he has signed, but he is far outpacing them on executive orders. Here, Biden speaks about Russia in the East Room of the White House on April 15.

Biden's 1st 100 Days: A Look By The Numbers

Under Biden, the number of presidential tweets is down, while the volume of executive orders is up. His job approval is higher than Trump's ever was, but he has signed less than half as many bills.

There Is Growing Segregation In Millennial Wealth

New research shows shockingly different trends in the fortunes of millennials.

President Biden plans to sign an executive order on Tuesday that will kick off the rulemaking process for a higher minimum wage for employees of federal contractors.

Biden To Establish $15-An-Hour Minimum Wage For Federal Contractors

The administration also plans to eliminate the tipped minimum wage for federal contractors by 2024, effectively raising it to $15 from the current level of $7.65.

Political Ramifications Show Importance Of Filling Out Census Form

The first major results of the 2020 census are out. Those in states that lost seats in Congress and votes in the Electoral College are already questioning those results.

Prolyfyck Run Crew raise their arms following a run honoring Jacob Blake, who was paralyzed in a police shooting in Kenosha, WI. (Derrick J. Waller)

A Black Runner's Desire To Be Seen Creates Community Pride, Diverse Run Crew

William Jones III named the group the Prolyfyck Run Crew after the lyrics in the Nipsey Hussle's "Victory Lap" song.

Digital food magazine Epicurious has announced it will stop publishing new recipes featuring beef in an effort to promote more sustainable cooking.

Epicurious Ditches Beef In A Move It Calls 'Pro-Planet'

The digital food magazine announced the change on Monday, citing the carbon footprint of cattle and a desire to help home cooks become more environmentally friendly.

U.S. Population Growing At Historically Low Rate, 2020 Census Data Shows

Over the last decade, the U.S. experienced its second slowest population growth rate in the nation's history.

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