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Hyundai and Boston Dynamics unveil humanoid robot Atlas at CES 01/05/2026 06:08pm • Hyundai-owned Boston Dynamics publicly demonstrated its humanoid robot Atlas for the first time Monday at the CES tech showcase, ratcheting up a competition with Tesla and other rivals to build robots that look like people and do things that people do. “For the first time ever in public, please w Wall Street gains ground as crude prices and oil company stocks rise after the US raid on Venezuela 01/05/2026 05:11pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks gained ground on Wall Street Monday to kick off their first full week of the new year. The gains were broad, with particularly big jumps for energy companies and banks. Elsewhere, industrial companies and retailers joined in to help boost major indexes. The S&P 500 rose A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them 01/05/2026 05:01pm • NEW YORK (AP) — When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg’s sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and he A look at the political dominoes that could fall in Prince George’s County 01/05/2026 04:41pm • The end of 2025 saw big political shake-ups in D.C. Two members of the city council started their run for delegate in the House of Representatives. In October, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced her decision to forgo running for a fourth term, triggering more movement on the council. The early part of Novig Promo Code WTOP: Get $100 Discount for NBA, NFL Playoffs Predictions 01/05/2026 04:32pm • 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 The Novig promo code WTOP gives new customers a discount. Sign up here to make your first prediction on any NBA game. Apply Hegseth censures Sen. Kelly after Democrats' video urging troops to resist unlawful orders 01/05/2026 04:22pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Monday that he censured Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona over the former Navy pilot’s participation in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders. Hegseth said the censure — by itself simply a formal letter with littl This cafe takes orders in sign language. It's cherished by the Deaf community 01/05/2026 03:38pm • PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon cafe that takes orders in sign language has become a cherished space for the Deaf community, providing a unique gathering place as well as employment for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. American Sign Language, or ASL, is the primary language at Woodstock Cafe Abuse, neglect common in Michigan nursing homes -- and no one is coming to help 01/05/2026 03:33pm • The plea was desperate: Help! Lorena Brown gasped for air on Sept. 12, 2022, turning blue, at the SKLD Muskegon nursing home. Her roommate called for help from a nurse. The response: “Mind your own business.” Using a washcloth, the roommate scooped vomit from the 68-year-old’s mouth, begging Experts predict top health trends for 2026, offer advice on best wellness resolutions 01/05/2026 03:24pm • It’s a new year, and for many people, that means renewed goals to personal health and fitness. But in 2026, wellness choices are looking different. U.S. News & World Report surveyed 58 medical doctors, dietitians, and health researchers on their predictions for the top health and nutrition Denver Broncos' defense shines, but coach Sean Payton isn't celebrating yet 01/05/2026 03:06pm • ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos may be rolling into the postseason as the AFC's top seed but coach Sean Payton isn't exactly exhuberant entering the playoffs. “Look, am I ever happy? No,” Payton said after the Broncos' 19-3 win over the Los Angeles Chargers' backups Sunday secured What to know about the Trump administration's latest moves on child care funding 01/05/2026 03:05pm • President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it's planning to tighten rules for federal child care funds after a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents. A Department of Health and Human Services spokesman also reiterated the funding is on ho It's a good time to be Anthony Smith. Two players with that name make AP's all-bowl team 01/05/2026 02:47pm • This was a great bowl season for guys named Anthony Smith. East Carolina wide receiver Anthony Smith scored two touchdowns in the Pirates’ 23-17 Military Bowl victory over Pittsburgh, while the Minnesota defensive end with the same name — no relation — delivered a pair of sacks in the Golde Push to rein in Virginia FOIA costs heads back to General Assembly 01/05/2026 02:22pm • When state Sen. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, talks about Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act, she often does so from experience — both as a former journalist and as a lawmaker who says she has repeatedly seen the law used to discourage public access rather than promote it. Since her first year Jayden Daniels' injuries and the Washington Commanders' poor play led to a big step back 01/05/2026 02:08pm • Late in this disaster of a season for the Washington Commanders, one filled with poor play, lopsided losses and a litany of injuries — none more significant than the series of issues that affected Jayden Daniels — coach Dan Quinn was asked to offer an evaluation of his star quarterback's second Falcons owner Blank reveals plan for management changes following the firings of Morris and Fontenot 01/05/2026 01:58pm • FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank released a letter to fans on Monday to announce Sunday night's firings of coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot are not the only moves planned in an attempt to end the team's streak of eight consecutive losing seasons.