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Apple pulls two gay dating apps in China under government order 11/11/2025 12:55pm • BANGKOK (AP) — Apple said it has pulled two of China’s biggest gay dating apps, Blued and Finka, under pressure from Chinese authorities, in the latest sign of a tightening grip on the LGBTQ+ community. An Apple spokesperson said in a statement that the company removed the two dating apps from C Help and assistance programs for furloughed federal workers in the DC region 11/11/2025 11:21am • We want to know your thoughts on the government shutdown. How are you and your family affected? Share your story — Send us a message or a voice note through the WTOP News app on Apple or Android. Click the “Feedback” button in the app’s navigation bar. Some companies and local governments Islamists in Bangladesh demand a referendum on the national charter ahead of a general election 11/11/2025 08:14am • DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Islamists in Bangladesh rallied on Tuesday to demand the interim government legalize a national charter proposed after the ouster of the previous regime, saying that there is no possibility of holding a general election without a legally binding roadmap for political refor German soccer wants compensation for developing players who switch to other nations 11/11/2025 07:45am • BERLIN (AP) — The German soccer federation (DFB) wants compensation when players opt to represent other countries after representing Germany at youth levels. “It simply makes no sense to me why a player who has been coached primarily at his club for five years but also by the federation as a jun These obscure DC landmarks off Rock Creek Parkway have ties to the construction of the city itself 11/11/2025 03:59am • It’s one of D.C.’s most obscure landmarks — connecting back to the very construction of our nation’s capital — in a spot you might drive or walk by every day and never notice. In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” we're heading to a little clearing on the side of Rock Creek Par Transform fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fall 11/11/2025 12:03am • There are a lot of leaves outside my window, and I’m guessing your view might be similar. This carpet of dead foliage is often viewed as a nuisance, but it can be an important component in the garden. I’ll push a 3-inch (7.6-centimeter) layer of them into beds and borders to serve as root-prote The Latest: Bill to end government shutdown passes the Senate, heads to House next for final vote 11/10/2025 09:46pm • The longest government shutdown in U.S. history moved closer to an end Monday after a small group of mostly Senate Democrats struck a deal with Republicans, and a 60-40 vote broke a grueling stalemate that has lasted more than six weeks. The shutdown could continue a few more days as members of the A lawsuit challenges an Alaska program that allows killing bears as a way to rebuild a caribou herd 11/10/2025 07:16pm • JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Conservation groups sued Monday over a state program in Alaska that authorizes killing brown bears and black bears as a way to increase the size of a once-significant caribou herd in the southwest part of the state. The groups allege the program lacks a scientific basis and i DraftKings Promo Code: $300 Bonus Continues for Eagles-Packers Monday Night Football 11/10/2025 06:10pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services Activate this DraftKings promo code offer to claim one of the best welcome offers on the market, which can be used for Monday Night F Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code WTOP20X: Get 20 100% Boosts for Eagles vs. Packers 11/10/2025 06:10pm • This article contains references to products from our advertisers and/or partners, and we may receive compensation when you click on links to products and services NFL Week 10 is closing out with Eagles-Packers and fans can raise the stakes on this game with Caesars Sportsbook promo code WTOP20X. T Florida sticking with struggling QB DJ Lagway against No. 6 Ole Miss 11/10/2025 05:33pm • GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is sticking with struggling quarterback DJ Lagway for Saturday's game at No. 6 Mississippi. Interim coach Billy Gonzales said Lagway will take first-team repetitions in practice this week but added that "competition is great for everybody.” Gonzales benched Lagwa Rallies for Nvidia and Big Tech help Wall Street nearly erase last week's loss 11/10/2025 05:32pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Big Tech and other superstars of the U.S. stock market got back to rallying on Monday, and Wall Street recovered most of its loss from last week. The S&P 500 climbed 1.5% and clawed back nearly all its drop from last week, which was its first weekly loss in four. The Dow Jones Jets' Garrett Wilson being evaluated after reinjuring knee, uncertain for Thursday night vs. Pats 11/10/2025 05:26pm • New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson's right knee was being evaluated Monday and he was scheduled to have an MRI after he reinjured it against the Cleveland Browns. Wilson was hurt in the third quarter of the 27-20 win Sunday when he came down hard on the knee after going for a deep pass down These 8 senators broke with Democrats on the government shutdown deal. Here's how they explain it 11/10/2025 04:54pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The senators — eight in total — faced almost instant blowback from Democrats as they broke ranks and voted to allow the Senate to move forward on compromise legislation that would reopen the government. Their decision Sunday night was labeled a “betrayal" and “pathetic” Broncos' Alex Singleton had surgery for testicular cancer a day after playing a prime-time game 11/10/2025 04:41pm • ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Linebacker Alex Singleton, the Denver Broncos' leading tackler and co-captain, underwent surgery for testicular cancer Friday, less than 24 hours after collecting nine tackles in a 10-7 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Singleton played in the game four days after learning he