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China factory activity picks up in December as orders rebound ahead of holidays 12/31/2025 04:30am • BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects, according to surveys released Wednesday. The official purchasing managers index for manufacturing, a monthly survey of comp If someone's always late, is it time blindness, or are they just being rude? 12/31/2025 12:13am • Even as a kid, Alice Lovatt was always getting in trouble for being late. She was often embarrassed after letting down friends for her tardiness, and she was routinely stressed about arriving at school on time. “I just don’t seem to have that clock that ticks by in my head,” said Lovatt, Drone helps Howard Co. police track suspects in Christmas Eve car break-ins 12/30/2025 07:46pm • The quick deployment of a drone helped officers in Maryland track down suspects accused of breaking into dozens of cars early Christmas Eve. It was just before 5 a.m. when a call came in about a group of people who were stealing from cars in Ellicott City. “Once police got there, they notice No Insurance? How to See a Doctor Without Insurance 12/30/2025 07:00pm • Being without medical insurance can leave you unsure of where to turn for care when you need it. To see a doctor without insurance, take advantage of walk-in clinics, online membership services, discount platforms, concierge medicine and more. Most working-age Americans -- about 60% -- get their hea What Are Discover's Rewards Categories Right Now? 12/30/2025 07:00pm • The potential to earn cash back is a favorite feature among those who frequently use credit cards. Today's best credit cards let customers earn 5% cash back or more, sometimes with no annual fee. Discover customers can use this benefit, as the card issuer maintains a cash back calendar with multiple If You're in Student Loan Default, Trump Might Start Garnishing Your Wages. Now What? 12/30/2025 07:00pm • Some student loan borrowers may discover an alarming letter in their mailbox in the coming weeks: A notice that the federal government is coming for their paycheck. The Department of Education has confirmed its plans to begin garnishing wages of student loan borrowers who are in default, dusting off Credit card debt racked up for many Americans in 2025 12/30/2025 03:02pm • Are you looking to improve your financial situation and spending in 2026? You will not be alone. A new study from Wallet Hub shows the average household has serious credit card debt. The study looked at the third quarter of 2025 and showed the average American household had more than $11,000 of c December interest rate cut was a close call for some Fed officials, minutes show 12/30/2025 02:20pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Federal Reserve officials who supported cutting a key interest rate earlier this month could have instead backed keeping the rate unchanged, minutes released Tuesday show, underscoring the divisions and uncertainty permeating the central bank. At their December 9-10 meeting DraftKings Promo Code: Get $200 Bonus for NBA, College Football Bowls This Week 12/30/2025 12:48pm • With an exciting NBA slate highlighted by a marquee matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies, now is the perfect time for new bettors to get in on the action. By using the latest DraftKings promo code, new users can unlock a fantastic welcome offer. Simply place a winning $5 mone Italy's Parliament approves 2026 budget with deficit-cutting measures 12/30/2025 10:29am • ROME (AP) — Italy’s Parliament on Tuesday approved the government’s 2026 budget, including deficit-cutting measures. The budget of about 22 billion euros ($25.9 billion) aims to reduce the 2026 deficit to 2.8% of gross domestic product, down from the previously targeted 3%, in line with the E 15 superb soups and stews worth slurping in the DC area this winter 12/30/2025 05:13am • As winter settles over the D.C. region, the brisk chill of the air may bring forth a longing for one specific dish. WTOP has rounded up 15 soups and stews from local restaurants in the District and beyond that should appeal to spoon-clutching diners in need of something warm and comforting, nostalgi Khaleda Zia, former Bangladeshi prime minister and archrival of a previous premier, dies at 80 12/30/2025 04:47am • DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with another former premier defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her Bangladesh Nationalist Party said in a statement Tuesday. She was 80. Zia was the first woman elected prime ministe Robinson runs for 195 yards as Falcons recover to upset Rams 27-24 on 51-yard field goal by Gonzalez 12/30/2025 12:55am • ATLANTA (AP) — A Los Angeles Rams team that spent most of the season competing for the best record in the NFL now is third in its division, saddled with a two-game losing streak and bound to open the playoffs on the road. “This is a humbling league and we got humbled tonight,” Rams coach Sean 7 Best Marijuana Stocks and ETFs to Buy in 2026 12/29/2025 07:00pm • In December, President Donald Trump in an executive order told his attorney general to expediate a rulemaking process related to rescheduling marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. Publicly traded cannabis stocks popped but have since eased back. The excitement and then caution has been a characteristi 16 First-Year Tips for International Students at U.S. Colleges 12/29/2025 07:00pm • Starting as a freshman international student at a U.S. college can feel overwhelming, but preparation helps. Misha Bilokur from Ukraine says mistakes he made as a first-year physics major at Princeton University in New Jersey pushed him to become more independent. One early oversight was not arrangi