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wtop. com > lifestyle > 2026 > 06 > ai-chatbots-hit-the-dating-scene-becoming-the-lovelorns-modern-day-cyrano

AI chatbots hit the dating scene, becoming the lovelorn's modern-day Cyrano

2+ hour, 2+ min ago  (1167+ words) TRAFFIC ALERT: All lanes open, delays remain on both ways of I-70 between MD-27/Mount Airy (#68) & MD-94/Woodbine (#73) June 23, 2026, 5: 04 AM Marie Lansley recently started a new job in a new city while searching for a new partner. In her dating pursuits, the freshly…...

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wtop. com > montgomery-county > 2026 > 06 > delay-ban-or-welcome-data-centers-montgomery-county-council-hears-from-residents

Delay, ban or welcome data centers: Montgomery County Council hears from residents

5+ day, 12+ hour ago  (554+ words) June 17, 2026, 6: 25 PM Montgomery County Council members got a chance to hear what the public has to say on proposals to suspend permits allowing data centers. One bill, sponsored by County Council Member Evan Glass, proposes a six-month moratorium on permits…...

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wtop. com > virginia > 2026 > 06 > drawing-a-line-in-the-sand-against-more-data-centers-in-northern-virginia-2

Drawing a line in the sand against more data centers in Northern Virginia

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (428+ words) June 16, 2026, 5: 03 AM Community activists, elected leaders and residents of Northern Virginia got together Sunday night to share their concerns about the proliferation of data centers across the region. Many of the approximately 120 people attending the meeting at the Best Western…...

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wtop. com > maryland > 2026 > 06 > montgomery-county-rolls-out-a-6-month-moratorium-on-permits-for-data-centers

Montgomery County rolls out six-month moratorium on data center permits

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (569+ words) June 13, 2026, 5: 53 AM Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich held a Friday afternoon news conference to announce an executive order that would deny permitting for data centers for a period of six months. Elrich said the order directs the Department of Permitting…...

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wtop. com > 250-years-of-america > 2026 > 06 > america-250-the-strange-story-of-phreaking-how-hobbyists-hacked-the-phone-system-and-shaped-the-digital-age

America 250: The strange story of phreaking: How hobbyists hacked the phone system and shaped the digital age

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (305+ words) John Aaron | jaaron@wtop. com June 12, 2026, 9: 15 AM As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, WTOP presents "250 Years of America," a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the nation since 1776. Knox Systems'is proud to partner…...

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wtop. com > tech > 2026 > 06 > data-doctors-how-to-spot-scam-invitations

Data Doctors: How to spot scam invitations

2+ week, 21+ hour ago  (402+ words) June 8, 2026, 5: 34 AM Q: I've been getting strange invitation emails lately; how do I know if they're real? A: With graduation parties, weddings and summer get-togethers filling up the calendar, it's perfectly normal to be receiving event invitations by email and text especially…...

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wtop. com > social-media > 2026 > 06 > malaysia-enforces-ban-on-social-media-accounts-for-children-younger-than-16

Malaysia bans social media accounts for children under 16 but questions remain

3+ week, 18+ hour ago  (650+ words) June 1, 2026, 8: 51 AM Social media platforms with at least 8 million users in Malaysia, including Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and You Tube, must implement age-verification systems and block users under 16 from creating accounts. Companies that fail to comply could face penalties of…...

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wtop. com > sports > 2026 > 05 > sleeper-promo-code-wtop-get-120-bonus-for-nba-mlb-this-weekend

Sleeper Promo Code WTOP: Get $120 Bonus for NBA, MLB This Weekend - WTOP News

1+ mon, 14+ hour ago  (166+ words) New users can sign up with the Sleeper promo code WTOP and get a $120 NBA daily fantasy bonus....

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wtop. com > world > 2026 > 05 > sudans-war-has-left-thousands-missing-many-are-buried-in-unmarked-graves

Sudan’s war has left thousands missing. Many are buried in unmarked graves - WTOP News

1+ mon, 23+ hour ago  (398+ words) KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — It was a classic husband's phone call. He was done for the day and would stop at the market before coming home. But he was returning from…...

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wtop. com > social-media > 2026 > 05 > tech-ceos-summoned-to-congress-for-another-hearing-on-social-medias-risks-for-children

Tech CEOs summoned to Congress for another hearing on social media’s risks for children - WTOP News

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (292+ words) Social media CEOs once again are being called to testify before the Senate in light of mounting legal and public pressure to protect young users on their…...

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