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A Washington, D.C. protest by Team Algae uses humor and outrageous visuals (neon-green hair, chants like “Let’s grow algae”) at the Reflecting Pool to spotlight concerns with President Trump’s Reflecting Pool project, drawing media attention while authorities clean up the algae.
An internal affairs review of the DC Police Department found officials manipulated crime classifications to lower reported crime, including a sergeant recategorizing thefts as lesser offenses or lost property. The 554-page report cites about two dozen additional potential reclassifications and has led to 13 top officers facing termination, with the department under federal scrutiny. While investigators criticized leadership, there’s no evidence former chief Pamela A. Smith ordered misclassification; reforms are being implemented under interim leadership.
The District reached a $9.9 million settlement with Live Nation over alleged deceptive ticket pricing and fees, with refunds totaling up to $8.9 million expected for customers who bought tickets through Ticketmaster or Live Nation in the past decade.