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News

San Francisco man charged for repeat Waymo vandalism

Authorities changed Walker Reed Quinn with several incidents since July.

Trump and Maryland Governor Wes Moore Battle Over Potomac River Sewage Spill Response

Wizards Sign Alondes Williams to 10-Day Contract

Sports

Former Cincinnati Reds Infielder Signs With Los Angeles Dodgers

Santiago Espinal joins the Dodgers on a minor league deal after two seasons with the Reds

Tkachuk's Brutal Chirp Sparks Backlash

Former Commanders All-Pro Lineman Tre Johnson Dies at 54

Short Track and Speed Skating: Vastly Different Olympic Events

No. 25 Washington Defeats Oregon 51-43

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Politics

Golfers sue Trump administration over public course takeover in D.C.

Lawsuit alleges violations of environmental and historic preservation laws in plan to overhaul East Potomac Golf Links

Trump Orders Federal Intervention to Address Massive Potomac River Sewage Spill

Fact Check: Did Erika Kirk Order Removal of The Charlie Kirk Show?

Pentagon Weighs Prolonged Military Campaign Against Iran

Trump Orders Pentagon to Buy More Coal Power

Lifestyle

What's Open and Closed on Presidents Day 2026

Government offices and schools are shut, but most major retailers remain open for the holiday.

Library of Congress to Open New Experiential Gallery for Children and Teens

Bask & Lather Co. Offers Natural Haircare Solutions for Valentine's Day

Thrifter Stumbles Upon Rare 1776 Currency

Buddhist Monks Complete 2,300-Mile 'Walk for Peace' to Washington, DC

Health

EPA Rescinds Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding, Raising Health Concerns

The Trump administration's move to roll back Obama-era climate regulations could have major implications for public health, experts warn.

EPA Rescinds Greenhouse Gas Emissions Endangerment Finding

EPA rescinds greenhouse gas emissions endangerment finding

Entertainment

Bush Announces 2026 U.S. Tour This Spring

The alt-rock band will hit the road in support of their latest album "I Beat Loneliness".

National Gallery Launches Open Call for Amateur Artists

Bush Announces 2026 U.S. Tour This Spring

CNN's Jake Tapper Praises Iconic "All the President's Men" in Exclusive Clip

Bill Maher defends dinner with Trump, calls critics 'idiots'
Upcoming events

Feb. 18

George Washington Womens Basketball vs. Richmond Women's Basketball

Feb. 18

Stereophonic (Touring)

Feb. 18

Trevor Noah

Feb. 18

Georgetown Hoyas Men's Basketball v. Butler
Holidays today

Feb. 18

National Drink Wine Day

Feb. 18

Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Day

Feb. 18

National Battery Day

National Battery Day

Feb. 18

National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day
Birthdays today

Feb. 18

Damien Prince

Feb. 18

Dr. Dre

Feb. 18

Hansol Vernon Chwe

Feb. 18

John Travolta
District of Columbia news
Business

Entrepreneur Streamlines Medicaid Application Process to 12 Minutes

Aroeve Recalls 191,390 Air Purifiers in US After Reports of Overheating, Fire Risks

Warner Bros. Discovery Considers Paramount Skydance Offer

Investors Hunting for Next AI Disruption Victims
Crime

Scammers Target Taxpayers, Businesses During Tax Season

D.C. Police: Man Fatally Shot by Deputy U.S. Marshal Threatened Woman with Gun

US Military Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean, Killing 3

US Military Strikes Alleged Drug Boat in Caribbean, Killing 3
Tech

Grok Is Gaining on ChatGPT and Gemini. How It Got There Isn't Pretty.

Trump Activates 'Tech Force' to Modernize Government

UC Leverages AI to Reinvent Higher Education

iPhone's Lockdown Mode Blocks FBI Forensics After Seizure
Finance

FTSE 100 Rises as Defence Stocks Gain

IRS Outlines Tax Refund Timeline for 2026 Filing Season

Elon Musk Confirms 'Game-Changer' Bitcoin and Crypto Updates Coming to X

Danaher Outperforms Selectis Health in Key Metrics
Science

Obama Clarifies Claim That Aliens Are 'Real'

Obama Clarifies Aliens Are 'Real' Comment After Backlash

New Light Sensor Detects Early Cancer Signs in Blood

America's Nuclear Comeback Gains Steam
Economics

Bleak Budget Outlook as Deficit Projected to Surge

ECB Expands Euro Liquidity Backstop Globally

Soaring Electricity and Food Costs Fuel Affordability Crisis

US Jobless Claims Fall to 227,000 Last Week
Automotive

EPA Ends Mandate for Unpopular Start-Stop Technology

London Borough Installs 500 Curbside EV Chargers

EPA Ends Credits for Auto Start-Stop Feature in Cars
Weather

Melting Snow Poses Hazard to Local Waterways

DC Water CEO Addresses Potomac Sewage Spill in Open Letter
Travel

Shutdown Leaves TSA Staff Unpaid, Travel Delays Loom

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