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US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, a move sure to infuriate China 12/17/2025 09:43pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, a move sure to infuriate China. 4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies 12/17/2025 07:19pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans. The stunning m California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims 12/17/2025 04:28pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California regulators are threatening to suspend Tesla's license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the automaker tones down its marketing tactics for its self-driving features after a judge concluded the Elon Musk-led company has been misleading con Postal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move 12/17/2025 04:11pm • The U.S. Postal Service said Wednesday it intends to open its “last-mile” delivery network, the most expensive part of the shipping process, to large and small shippers, expanding beyond current arrangements with giants such as Amazon and UPS. The goal is to diversify and boost revenue through t Message from USPS: Mail your packages today 12/17/2025 03:59pm • Wednesday is the last day to get your cards and packages in the mail in order to ensure they arrive at their destination by Christmas, according to the U.S. Postal Service. WTOP recently took a tour of the USPS facility in Sterling, Virginia. Thousands of letters and cards whizzed by in mail sort Seahawks, Rams set for matchup with NFC West title implications 12/17/2025 02:58pm • Los Angeles (11-3) at Seattle (11-3) Thursday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Prime Video BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 1 Against the spread: Seahawks 10-4; Rams 10-4 Series record: Tied 28-28 Last meeting: Rams beat the Seahawks 21-19 in Inglewood, California, on Nov. 16. Last week: Seahawks beat the Colts 18-16, Rams Italy may not support EU-Mercosur free trade deal without changes 12/17/2025 11:30am • BRUSSELS (AP) — Italy signaled on Wednesday that it might not support a massive transatlantic free trade deal between the European Union and South American countries, casting further doubt on the agreement as European leaders gather for a summit in Brussels and farmers enraged by the trade pact de General Mills: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot 12/17/2025 07:11am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — General Mills Inc. (GIS) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $413 million. On a per-share basis, the Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of 78 cents. Earnings, adjusted for asset impairment costs and non-recurring costs, came t Sleeper Promo Code WTOP: Get $120 NBA Bonus for Spurs vs Knicks Tournament Game 12/16/2025 06:19pm • 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 With an exciting NBA slate highlighted by the San Antonio Spurs taking on the New York Knicks in a tournament showdown, now is the perf Kraft Heinz taps former Kellogg chief as its CEO as it prepares to split into 2 companies 12/16/2025 05:36pm • The former CEO of the Kellogg Co. has been tapped to lead Kraft Heinz as it prepares to split into two companies. Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that Steve Cahillane will serve as CEO starting Jan. 1. Once Kraft Heinz becomes two companies – which is expected to happen in the second half of next year � House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan 12/16/2025 05:10pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders are determined to push ahead with a GOP health care bill that excludes efforts to address the soaring monthly premiums millions of Americans will soon endure as pandemic-era tax credits for people who buy insurance through the Affordable Care Act expire a The best movies of 2025, ranked by AP film writers 12/16/2025 03:10pm • The bean counters might say otherwise, but 2025 was a good year for movies. Filmmakers working in and out of the studio system managed to make bold, personal, wildly imaginative and singular works. Some of them even broke through to the mainstream — how extraordinary that “Sinners” is among th Looking back: How the Commanders’ RFK stadium deal came together in 2025 12/16/2025 12:22am • This story is part of WTOP’s series “Five stories that defined the DC-area in 2025.” You can hear it on air all this week and read it online. This year brought a touchdown for Washington Commanders fans hoping to see the team return to the nation’s capital. The scoring drive began Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision 12/15/2025 07:26pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Ted Cruz says he wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month to prevent another midair collision like the one over Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people in January. Cruz and Democratic Sen. Maria C Purse pirates: UPS ripped off seasonal workers with unfair pay practices, lawsuit alleges 12/15/2025 03:02pm • NEW YORK (AP) — UPS stole tens of millions of dollars in pay from seasonal workers who help the shipping giant deliver packages during the busy holiday season, forcing some to clock in well after their shifts started and deducting pay for lunch breaks they never took, New York Attorney General Let