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Metro brings back Fill-a-Bus campaign to curb hunger across DC area 12/30/2023 08:17pm • Metro's Fill-a-Bus campaign is back for a sixth year, campaigning to drive out hunger and food insecurities in the D.C. region. The Capital Area Food Bank says 1 in 3 people across the D.C. area faces hunger year-round. This season, the program hopes to help stem some of those challenges. "Ple Netanyahu says Gaza war on Hamas will go on for 'many more months,' thanks US for new weapons sales 12/30/2023 06:13pm • DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza will continue for “many more months," pushing back against persistent international cease-fire calls after mounting civilian deaths, hunger and mass displacement in the besieged en The Biden administration once again bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel 12/29/2023 10:11pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time this month the Biden administration is bypassing Congress to approve an emergency weapons sale to Israel as Israel continues to prosecute its war against Hamas in Gaza under increasing international criticism. The State Department said Friday that Secretary Palestinians stream into a southern Gaza town as Israel expands its offensive in the center 12/29/2023 04:14pm • RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Tens of thousands of Palestinians streamed into an already crowded town at the southernmost end of Gaza in recent days, fleeing Israel’s bombardment of the center of the strip, as a senior U.N. official on Friday criticized Israel for continuing to impose "severe restric 11 Top Affordable All-Inclusive Resorts to Visit in 2023 12/28/2023 07:00pm • All-inclusive resorts promise a simplified vacation: One upfront fee covers food, drinks and select activities, so you can relax with a cocktail in hand instead of worrying about your spending. However, not every all-inclusive accommodation option offers the same budget-conscious bang for your buck; Packers-Vikings could be wild-card elimination game, with division clinched for Lions 12/28/2023 06:11pm • GREEN BAY (7-8) at MINNESOTA (7-8) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC OPENING LINE: Vikings by 1½, per FanDuel Sportsbook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Packers 6-9, Vikings 7-6-2. SERIES RECORD: Packers lead 65-58-3. LAST MEETING: Vikings beat Packers 24-10 at Green Bay on Oct. 29. LAST WEEK: Packers beat Panthers 2 men arrested in Fairfax Co. for 'fraud ring' involving altered gift cards 12/28/2023 01:14pm • Two men were arrested and charged for altering gift cards at two Target stores in Virginia as part of a "complex fraud ring," according to Fairfax County police. Police were contacted by the Target store in the Springfield Town Center about two men who they believed were altering gift cards in th 'It was a weird year': 2023 on the Hill 12/28/2023 01:37am • For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill. Congress faces major challenges ahead in 2024, after a tumultuous year that included the ouster of the House Speaker, a self-imposed shutdown when Republicans were unable to Things to do in the DC area: New Year’s last-minute reservations, kid-friendly activities … and more! 12/28/2023 01:12am • There’s much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. Looking for last-minute reservations to make for New Year's? WTOP has you cov 20 Top Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resorts 12/27/2023 07:00pm • These adults-only all-inclusive resorts offer peace, quiet and tons of amenities.There's something about an all-inclusive resort that takes your vacation to the next level. It's so easy to relax when you don't need to worry about planning dinners, paying for activities or splitting purchases among g US announces new weapons package for Ukraine, as funds dwindle and Congress is stalled on aid bill 12/27/2023 06:51pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday announced what officials say could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill. The weapons, worth up to $250 million, include an array of air munitions and other m What to recycle, what to toss after the holidays 12/26/2023 04:10pm • The holiday season often brings with it a surge of garbage, contributing to an increase in the overall volume of discarded material around this time of year. It is a perfect storm of excess waste, and D.C. leaders say where it goes matters. "The volume increases significantly," said John Johns 10 Best Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy for 2024 12/25/2023 07:00pm • The stock market ended 2023 with a powerful rally. Investors are reacting gleefully as it appears that the Federal Reserve is set to pivot toward easier monetary policy. Many growth-focused or speculative companies have seen their shares soar. This might leave some investors wanting to add more defe Car Review: Volvo S60 Recharge AWD Ultimate barges into German compact luxury sedan market 12/25/2023 05:59am • Volvo might not always be your first thought for small luxury sedans, but the updated S60 makes a case for the Swedish brand. Now you can have a plug-in hybrid version. When you pick the S60 Recharge, you get a sedan that runs 40 miles on electric power before the gas engine kicks in. I drove it for As conflicts rage abroad, a fractured Congress tries to rally support for historic global challenges 12/24/2023 02:24pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Senate wrapped up its work for the year, Sen. Michael Bennet took to the floor of the nearly empty chamber and made a late-night plea for Congress to redouble support for Ukraine: “Understand the stakes at this moment." It was the third time in recent months the Colorado