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Car Review: New BMW M440i has impressive performance, but new look might turn some off 12/06/2021 04:07am • Luxury coupes and convertibles are still around, and BMW redesigned the 4 Series Coupe and Convertible with a bold new look to stand out. Before you ask about the performance or new interior, let’s take on the new styling. The nose garners all the attention — good and bad. The front-end styling Maryland man faces federal charges for selling fraudulent COVID-19 cards through the mail 12/04/2021 02:25pm • A Maryland man has been charged after he allegedly sent fraudulent COVID-19 vaccination cards through the mail, according to authorities. A criminal complaint was filed charging Amar Salim Shabazz, 23, of Owings Mills, for the federal charges of mail fraud and obstruction of justice in connection Dates set for a more normal DC Winter Restaurant Week 12/03/2021 09:04am • The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington scheduled next year’s Winter Restaurant Week for Jan. 17 through Jan. 23. Unlike this year’s Winter Restaurant Week, which ran for two weeks and focused heavily on to-go meals and cocktails because of indoor dining restrictions, January’ Senate passes stopgap funding bill, avoiding shutdown 12/03/2021 05:54am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed a stopgap spending bill that avoids a short-term shutdown and funds the federal government through Feb. 18 after leaders defused a partisan standoff over federal vaccine mandates. The measure now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. Earl Former Air Force employee sentenced to prison for stealing more than $1 million 11/29/2021 11:35pm • A Maryland man who worked as an Air Force travel coordinator has been sentenced to prison for stealing more than $1 million in government funds. A federal judge sentenced Eddie Ray Johnson Jr., 60, of Brandywine, to 16 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release. The first 12 m Car Review: Yukon AT4 now offers a more off-road worthy, big SUV 11/29/2021 04:04am • The GMC Yukon has a more distinctive look and is no longer a clone with a different badge like it was just a few years ago. The GMC Yukon AT4 is also a newer trim level that offers a tough and more off-road looking version of the big SUV. The AT4 trim level adds 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tires The best meal kit delivery service for every budget 11/28/2021 07:00pm • What to cook for dinner? For people who are busy, culinary-challenged or looking for a simple solution -- or just a break from shopping -- meal kit delivery services aim to solve that problem. There are many options available, from organic meal kits to those aimed at weight loss at a variety of p Holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS and FedEx 11/27/2021 07:30pm • (Photo Getty Images) If you want your holiday gift packages to reach loved ones by Christmas, here are essential shipping deadlines to keep in mind. United States Post Office For shipping through the U.S. Post Office, here are the recommended send by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25. Going to the store may be your smartest bet to navigate the supply chain crisis this holiday 11/27/2021 03:05pm • The supply chain crisis means last-minute gift buyers may have little choice but to go shopping the old-fashioned way this holiday season. High demand, combined with supply chain delays, materials' shortages and troubles hiring workers, are shrinking the availability of items both online and at s P&G recalls some Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants due to detection of benzene 11/27/2021 12:54pm • The Procter & Gamble Company is voluntarily recalling some Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants after a presence of benzene was detected. The recall impacts all lots with expiration dates through September 2023 of specific Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and O What if your kid gets the wrong COVID-19 vaccine dose? 11/26/2021 10:36am • After numerous incidents of children receiving the wrong dose of COVID-19 vaccine, parents are asking what to do if their own child is one of them. Experts are saying: Don’t worry, but be vigilant. Here's what you need to know. In early November, about 110 children ages 5 to 11 were administere Md. universities begin preparing student athletes to profit from names and likenesses 11/23/2021 02:03pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland athletic directors told an oversight committee Monday that they are offering opportunities for college athletes to profit off their DC Fire chief explains keys to preventing Thanksgiving cooking fires 11/22/2021 06:44pm • Thanksgiving is a time to show off your chef skills, but all that cooking and baking means more risk for kitchen fires. According to D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly, nationally, Thanksgiving is a peak date for home cooking fires, with more than three times the daily average for such inciden Cava founders’ new restaurant, Melina, opens in North Bethesda 11/22/2021 11:00am • D.C.-based Mediterranean chain CAVA continues to branch out, this time with a new fine casual Greek restaurant named Melina in North Bethesda’s Pike & Rose development. It joins CAVA’s nearby French restaurant, Julii, which opened at Pike & Rose in 2018. More Business News 20 cheap Christmas gifts for 2021 11/22/2021 10:00am • Budget-conscious gifting Even though product prices are rising due to inflation, consumer spending remains strong. In October, retail sales grew 1.7% from the previous month and 16.3% from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. "This year, we're facing some unusual headwinds when