Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and also known as D.C. or just Washington, is the capital city of the United States of America. It is located on the Potomac River bordering Maryland and Virginia, with Congress holding its first session there in 1800. The city was named for George Washington, the first president of the United States and a Founding Father, and the federal district is named after Columbia, a female personification... Show more of the nation. As the seat of the U.S. federal government and several international organizations, the city is an important world political capital. It is one of the most visited cities in the U.S., with over 20 million visitors in 2016.The U.S. Constitution provided for a federal district under the exclusive jurisdiction of U.S. Congress; the district is therefore not a part of any U.S. state. The signing of the Residence Act on July 16, 1790,...
CHRISTMAS is the season for giving – but for scammers, it's the best time to take. Cybersecurity experts have warned The Sun readers over three dangerous scams targeting victims over the festive holidays. It's easy for crooks to access a huge pool of potential victims online, and you could be one of...
Figures compiled by gardaí show €378 million was reported stolen through online fraud in the five years to the end of 2024. However, the actual amount stolen is known to be much larger, as many victims of online scams do not report their loss.n“Phishing text messages, business email compromise, investment...
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