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The Ancient Origin Behind This AC/DC Hit Might Just Surprise You

The Ancient Origin Behind This AC/DC Hit Might Just Surprise You

Did you know that the inspiration for AC/DC’s legendary 1981 hit, “For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)”, comes from something quite ancient? Unless you’re a diehard AC/DC fan, this might just be news to you. Back in 2021, Angus Young sat down...

Raducanu and Fernandez beat the heat to reach DC Open semis

Raducanu and Fernandez beat the heat to reach DC Open semis

Britain's Emma Raducanu reached the brink of her first WTA final since winning the 2021 US Open, ousting Greece's Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5 on Friday at the DC Open. And the woman she defeated four years ago in that Flushing Meadows championship...

Four Players Vie for WTA Title in Washington Semifinals

Four Players Vie for WTA Title in Washington Semifinals

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Four players will compete for a spot in the final of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET. Among them are Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez, Anna Kalinskaya, and Elena Rybakina. Raducanu, 22, is looking to reach...

Watch Live: President Donald Trump delivers remarks at AI Summit in Washington D.C.

Watch Live: President Donald Trump delivers remarks at AI Summit in Washington D.C.

President Donald Trump delivers remarks at an Artificial Intelligence summit in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, where he is also expected to sign executive orders related to the field. The summit comes after the White House released an AI Action...

USPS Stamp Encore Contest Celebrates 250 Years with Public Vote

USPS Stamp Encore Contest Celebrates 250 Years with Public Vote

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Postal Service launched the USPS Stamp Encore Contest on July 26, 2025, inviting the public to vote for a classic stamp pane to be reprinted as part of its 2026 Stamp Program. Celebrating the Postal Service’s 250th...

A popular online retailer’s name is being used in a costly scam

A popular online retailer’s name is being used in a costly scam

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new phishing scam is targeting shoppers with unexpected text messages to customers that claim to be from Amazon that promise refunds on recent purchases, the Federal Trade Commission warned. The messages are all part of a...

FDA opens probe into mysterious death linked to gene therapy

FDA opens probe into mysterious death linked to gene therapy

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced Friday that it has launched an investigation into the death of an 8‑year‑old boy who received Elevidys, the gene therapy developed by Sarepta Therapeutics for Duchenne muscular...

Tiger Woods Falls to New Low as Justin Leonard Surpasses Him

Tiger Woods Falls to New Low as Justin Leonard Surpasses Him

WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the first time in nearly 30 years, Tiger Woods has fallen below the Top 1500 in the Official World Golf Ranking. Justin Leonard, a familiar name in golf, has eclipsed him, marking a significant moment in the sport. Woods, a...

IRS Not Issuing New Stimulus Payments This July

IRS Not Issuing New Stimulus Payments This July

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans looking forward to receiving new federal payments this July will need to adjust their expectations as the IRS has not scheduled any fresh distributions. Current payments are limited to tax refunds and state-level...

USDA chief says potentially half of its DC staff may not relocate for reorganization

USDA chief says potentially half of its DC staff may not relocate for reorganization

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Friday that her “best guess” is that 50 to 70 percent of USDA workers based in the Washington area will relocate to the department’s five new hubs around the country. Details: Rollins, speaking on Fox...

DC Just Revealed Superman’s Most Hardcore Upgrade in Recent History

DC Just Revealed Superman’s Most Hardcore Upgrade in Recent History

Superman is coming in hot for DC’s upcoming K.O. event, which will see its greatest heroes battle each other in a brutal five-level tournament to face Darkseid and save the universe. Now, DC has officially revealed the weapon Superman will bring...

USDA To Move Most Employees Out of DC to Regional Offices To Better Serve Farmers, Ranchers

USDA To Move Most Employees Out of DC to Regional Offices To Better Serve Farmers, Ranchers

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins is relocating over half of the agency’s Washington, D.C.-based workforce to field offices around the country. The move is meant to cut costs and put federal employees closer to the farmers, ranchers, and producers...

Venus Williams, 45, made clear matches in DC were no farewell, with US Open return among her wishes

Venus Williams, 45, made clear matches in DC were no farewell, with US Open return among her wishes

WASHINGTON — After Venus Williams’ four-matches-in-four-days return to professional tennis was over, after she was loudly feted by appreciative fans even after a loss in singles, the D.C. Open stadium announcer offered a thought: “We’re never...

USDA in sweeping reorganization to ship some DC workers to 5 regional centers

USDA in sweeping reorganization to ship some DC workers to 5 regional centers

Former DC Funeral Board Director Vice Chair fined in connection to baby's missing ashes

Former DC Funeral Board Director Vice Chair fined in connection to baby's missing ashes

WASHINGTON (7News) — The family of Macari Jackson, who passed away last year, still hasn't received their son's ashes from Dunn and Son's Funeral Home in Washington, D.C. "What's the number one question you have now?" asked 7News I-Team...

DC Heat Advisory: Dangerous heat index values could reach 106 degrees Friday

DC Heat Advisory: Dangerous heat index values could reach 106 degrees Friday

A Heat Advisory is in place across the D.C. region with heat index values as high as 106 degrees and the chance of thunderstorms. WASHINGTON - A Heat Advisory is in effect across the D.C. region on Friday, with heat index values reaching up to 106...

"I wasn't bothered if Elena Rybakina said no" - Emma Raducanu reveals the truth behind partnering with Kazakh for Citi DC Open doubles

"I wasn't bothered if Elena Rybakina said no" - Emma Raducanu reveals the truth behind partnering with Kazakh for Citi DC Open doubles

Emma Raducanu recently gave the media a few inside details behind her decision to team up with fellow WTA pro Elena Rybakina at this week's Citi DC Open. The Brit has claimed that while the prospect of playing doubles before her singles campaign...

On This Day in 1980, AC/DC Released One of the Best-Selling Albums of All Time

On This Day in 1980, AC/DC Released One of the Best-Selling Albums of All Time

On this day (July 25), AC/DC released Back in Black. It was their seventh overall album and sixth to be released outside of Australia. It was also their first with vocalist Brian Johnson after the tragic death of Bon Scott earlier in the year. The...

DC Open comeback ends early for Venus Williams after 16-month hiatus

DC Open comeback ends early for Venus Williams after 16-month hiatus

Venus Williams made her long-awaited return to professional tennis this week at the DC Open after a 16-month hiatus. The 45-year-old legend impressed in her comeback match, defeating fellow American 23-year-old Peyton Stearns in straight sets on...

Box Office: Marvel's The Fantastic Four First Steps Beats DC's Superman In Previews

Box Office: Marvel's The Fantastic Four First Steps Beats DC's Superman In Previews

Box Office: Marvel's The Fantastic Four First Steps Beats DC's Superman In Previews Marvel’s First Family has arrived and they’re bringing joy at the box office. As per early predictions, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is anticipated to earn $100...

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