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Potomac, Maryland, native Christopher Williams is one of seven astronauts and cosmonauts currently aboard the International Space Station. In the DC region, conversations often start with, "What do you do?" WTOP's "Working Capital" tracks the…
AI is eliminating routine work—but the real change is who takes responsibility when automation ends. By Carter Barczak It appeared in Cityview Magazine, Vol. 42, Issue 2 (March/April 2026) Most conversations about creative intelligence and…
If you've ever opened a spreadsheet, you probably didn't find it particularly interesting—or feel like opening it again in your spare time. But at many universities across the country, dedicated Excel fans are gathering in…
Editor's Note: This article appears in Governing's Q1 2026 Magazine. You can subscribe here.New Jersey Sen. Troy Singleton is worried about AI. More to the point, he’s concerned that the quickly evolving technology will put…
Feeling discouraged about your job or job search? Two recent films can be surprising.Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" and Sam Raimi's "Send Help" imagine what happens when workers in bad situations, whether it's the current…
OLYMPIA - The 2025-27 bipartisan budget expansion for transportation passed the Senate on Friday. The balanced, $17 billion budget makes funding levels through 2031, and significantly increases investment in conservation and safety, creating up to…
Jack Dorsey, co-founder and CEO of Block, listens during the Bitcoin 2021 conference in Miami, June 4, 2021.Eva Marie Uzcategui Bloomberg | Vadivelu Comedy Getty ImagesThe technology industry has spent the last two years debating…
