Diva’s DMV Local News
‘ Buy now, pay later isn’t just for clothes, sneakers and electronics anymore. As Americans continue looking for ways to manage rising everyday expenses, installment payment services are increasingly moving into essential bills. Companies in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space are expanding financing options that can be used for expenses including utilities, mobile phone service, […]
Another week, another round of recalls — and the growing list may have you double-checking what’s in your refrigerator and medicine cabinet. More than 50 food recalls have reportedly been logged in the United States so far in 2026, affecting everything from produce and dairy products to eggs, infant formula and pet food. Products mentioned […]
Maryland drivers with out-of-state license plates may want to double-check their vehicle registration before new enforcement measures take effect this fall. Beginning October 1, Maryland will strengthen enforcement of its existing requirement that residents title and register their vehicles in the state. Maryland generally requires new residents to title and register their vehicles within 60 […]
If your grocery bill already has you doing a double take at checkout, economists are warning that additional pressure on food prices could be ahead. J.P. Morgan researchers say a rapidly developing El Niño combined with higher energy costs and disruptions to fertilizer supplies could contribute to increased global inflation in 2027. The bank estimates […]
The FBI is warning social media users to protect their accounts as criminals increasingly target private photos and videos for sexual exploitation. In an Aug. 10 cyber alert, the FBI said sexual exploitation actors are illegally accessing social media and personal accounts belonging to both adults and minors. The goal is often to steal explicit […]
If becoming a full-time YouTuber is part of your career plan, you may want to take another look at the platform’s monetization rules before leaving your day job. YouTube is reportedly making changes affecting creators looking to earn money through the YouTube Partner Program. The discussion has sparked concern online, particularly among emerging creators trying […]
TikTok is making another major shift that could reshape how content is monitored on one of the world’s most popular social media platforms. The company has announced the permanent layoff of approximately 250 employees while closing its Nashville office, which housed part of the team responsible for reviewing content on the platform. The move comes as TikTok […]
Two major stories are grabbing headlines across the country and here in the DMV, from new technology restrictions to a heartbreaking tragedy in Montgomery County. The Trump administration is taking steps to restrict certain foreign-made robotic devices, including robot vacuums, robotic lawn mowers, and pool-cleaning robots, citing national security concerns. Federal officials argue that many […]
Virginia is taking a new approach to road safety with the launch of its first-ever cannabis-impaired driving prevention campaign, “Relax, Don’t Drive High.” The statewide initiative, led by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), is designed to remind drivers that while cannabis may be legal for some adults, getting behind the wheel while impaired is never safe. […]
Questions surrounding medical privacy and the rising cost of living are fueling conversations across the country after reports that a federal agency has requested access to emergency room patient records from some of the nation’s largest hospital systems. According to reporting referenced in the segment, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)—the federal agency responsible for […]
Consumers could soon see money returned to their wallets after Amazon became the first major U.S. retailer to publicly commit to sharing some of its tariff refund money with customers. The announcement follows legal challenges surrounding tariffs imposed during the Trump administration. While the company has confirmed plans to issue refunds, it has not yet revealed when […]
Maryland officials are stepping in to support students affected by the recent disenrollment of hundreds of incoming Howard University students, while also helping families prepare for the back-to-school season with the return of the state’s annual tax-free week. Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland is partnering with institutions within the University System of Maryland to […]
