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Housing shortage and rising rents pose growing economic risk for greater DC region, report says

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Housing shortage and rising rents pose growing economic risk for greater DC region, report says

Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him

Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

Trump administration says it’s withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns

How Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela

How Delcy Rodríguez courted Donald Trump and rose to power in Venezuela

Musk’s AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

Musk’s AI chatbot faces global backlash over sexualized images of women and children

Mixed-use development plans at site of former Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn

Mixed-use development plans at site of former Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn

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Wall Street reaches more records on gains by Big Tech

Wall Street reaches more records on gains by Big Tech

The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026

The coolest technology from Day 1 of CES 2026

Last year’s odd economy in five charts, and what to watch for in 2026

Last year’s odd economy in five charts, and what to watch for in 2026

Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro

Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro

This isn’t the FBI’s ‘spy house’ anymore, but it could be yours

This isn’t the FBI’s ‘spy house’ anymore, but it could be yours

China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo’s military power

China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo’s military power

Record $9.6 million fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

Record $9.6 million fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech

What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech

Founder of Indonesian ride-hailing app Gojek stands trial over procurement of school laptops

Founder of Indonesian ride-hailing app Gojek stands trial over procurement of school laptops

Hyundai and Boston Dynamics unveil humanoid robot Atlas at CES

Hyundai and Boston Dynamics unveil humanoid robot Atlas at CES

Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company stocks rise after the US raid on Venezuela

Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company stocks rise after the US raid on Venezuela

FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely on

FAA picks 2 firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems that air traffic controllers rely on

US-based multinational companies will be exempt from global tax deal

US-based multinational companies will be exempt from global tax deal

More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday

More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday

Oil stocks sharply higher after US action in Venezuela

Oil stocks sharply higher after US action in Venezuela

Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdles

Trump’s plan to seize and revitalize Venezuela’s oil industry faces major hurdles

How an hour in January can help your finances throughout the year

How an hour in January can help your finances throughout the year

US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled

US military operation in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights canceled

Galleries and Video

Front angle of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE

December 19

Car Review: 2026 Corolla Cross Hybrid XSE — A lot jammed into a small package

Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid trim

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New CR-V TrailSport Hybrid is here to sip fuel, off-road and on

Polestar 3

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Car Review: Polestar 3, the electric SUV ready to zoom down Abbey Road

2025 Audi Q5

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Car Review: The Audi Q5 is revamped and peppy

Audi A6 Sportback e-tron quattro

October 31

Car Review: Electric Audi dials up the tech, range

2026 Genesis GV80

October 24

Car Review: Bigger Genesis SUV makes others (matte) green with envy

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