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The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached an agreement with tight end Darnell Washington on a new four-year contract extension worth $42 million, according to reports. The Darnell Washington contract includes $21 million in guaranteed money, marking a significant commitment from the franchise as it continues to strengthen its offensive roster for the coming seasons. ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler first shared details of the agreement on Wednesday night, confirming that both sides had finalized the long-term extension. The deal comes shortly after reports that linebacker Nick Herbig also agreed to a major extension with the Steelers, signaling an active period of roster…

Indiana University has officially launched its new Capital Campus in Washington, D.C., marking a major expansion of its academic presence in the United States capital. The Indiana University DC Campus is housed in an eight-story building designed to bring together classrooms, research spaces, administrative offices, and student housing in one central location. University leaders say the new site will strengthen academic programs while connecting students more closely with national and international institutions. The campus is located along Massachusetts Avenue, a prominent area known as Embassy Row due to its concentration of foreign embassies and global organizations. The surrounding neighborhood includes…

The United States has called on European NATO allies and Canada to significantly increase their contributions of aircraft and naval assets as Washington begins reducing its own military commitments to the alliance. The push for stronger allied participation in NATO Air Naval Forces was outlined on Wednesday by U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, who also serves as NATO’s top commander and head of U.S. forces in Europe. His remarks followed a decision by the Trump administration to scale back the number of American military resources assigned to NATO defense planning structures, a move that marks a notable shift in…

A new Zambia tasting menu experience is changing how people see Zambian food. In Livingstone, chef Sungani Piri is serving a 14-course meal that brings local ingredients, culture, and memory into fine dining. I visited the experience with my family in a quiet suburb. We sat on an outdoor verandah at the chef’s home. The meal started with small dishes that looked like art. One early course was a cassava cone filled with avocado ice cream. It sat on millet inside a traditional cooking pot. It was sweet and salty at the same time. Each dish had meaning. The gold…

The Trump administration has abandoned plans to create a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund that was intended to support people who claimed they had been unfairly targeted by government investigations. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed the decision during a congressional hearing on Tuesday. He told lawmakers that the Justice Department would not move forward with the proposal. The fund, known as the “anti-weaponisation” fund, had generated intense debate since it was announced. Supporters argued it would help people who believed they had suffered from politically motivated investigations. Critics, however, warned that it could provide money to individuals involved in…

President Donald Trump has dismissed reports that communication between the United States and Iran has stopped, saying the claims are inaccurate and misleading. He stated that discussions between the two countries continue and that officials remain in contact every day. Speaking about the ongoing negotiations, Trump said both sides had communicated earlier in the day. He stressed that talks remain active despite reports suggesting otherwise. Trump also urged Iran to move forward with an agreement. He said the time has come for Tehran to make a decision and finalize a deal. The comments come as the United States continues efforts…

A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked the enforcement of a Trump administration policy against several transgender military members, allowing them to continue serving while a legal challenge moves forward. The ruling, issued Monday by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, represents a significant legal victory for transgender service members who challenged the policy in court. The case centers on a military policy introduced after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in January 2025. The order was later implemented by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and sought to restrict transgender individuals from military service. In…

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has rejected a proposal from a leading Republican lawmaker to temporarily suspend the state’s cap-and-trade program, arguing that current fuel prices do not justify the use of emergency executive powers. The disagreement comes as Washington drivers continue to face some of the highest gasoline prices in the United States. According to recent fuel price data, the average cost of regular gasoline in Washington reached $5.70 per gallon on Monday, significantly above the national average of $4.32. Over the past three months, gasoline prices in the state have increased by approximately $1.63 per gallon, adding pressure on…

The Greater Washington region is facing growing pressure to modernize how it develops and connects workers to jobs, as rapid economic change exposes gaps in its fragmented talent systems. While the area functions as a unified labor market in practice, experts say its education and workforce structures remain divided by state and local boundaries. Each day, nearly two million workers move across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia for employment. Employers already recruit across the entire region, and workers build careers that often span multiple jurisdictions. However, the systems that support training, certification, and job placement still operate separately, creating inefficiencies…

Matt Brown, known for his role in the reality television series Alaskan Bush People, has been found dead in a river in Washington state, according to authorities. His body was recovered by a private search team after several days of coordinated search efforts in Okanogan County. Officials from the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the body was discovered in the Okanogan River on Saturday. The remains were later identified by the county coroner, who will now determine the official cause and manner of death. Authorities said Brown’s body was found following an extended search operation launched after a report…