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Shopping for stargazers in 2021 12/07/2021 10:30am • It’s nearing the end of 2021, and COVID-19 is still with us, but we can still shop for Christmas and the holiday season. Once again, it’s that time of year to shop for your favorite stargazer. More Holiday News WTOP’s annual gifts for stargazers recommendations will help 7 Drone Stocks to Watch for 2022 12/06/2021 07:00pm • Drones are assuming tasks from farming to combat. From the military to mining, drones are making industries around the world more high-tech and are poised to transform the package-delivery business. The unmanned aerial vehicles are "being put to work in commercial and civil government applications f Prince George's County public safety workers distribute holiday food packages 12/06/2021 02:03pm • Volunteers with five public safety agencies in Prince George's County, Maryland, packed and distributed holiday food packages for families and seniors across the county on Monday. Members of the police department, fire department, sheriff's office, Department of Corrections and Homeland Security 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 3 Hot Stocks to Buy Now 12/02/2021 07:00pm • Over Thanksgiving, the omicron variant appeared on the world's radar, and stocks responded with large, one-day losses. Uncertainty and volatility have continued into the beginning of December, and renewed coronavirus headwinds may induce short-term losses for the airline, lodging and restaurant indu 5 of the Best Tech Stocks to Buy for December 12/01/2021 07:00pm • The Thanksgiving holiday didn't end up being a festive one for investors. The arrival of a new COVID-19 variant caused markets to tumble lower on Black Friday. The gyrations have continued since then, with many growth stocks in particular getting clobbered. A lot of high-fliers are now down 50%, 67% 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 7 Top Healthy Protein-Rich Foods 11/29/2021 07:00pm • Protein for healthOver the past couple decades, nutritional science has evolved. Where once low-fat and high-carbohydrate diets were thought to be best, lately diets that emphasize higher protein levels have gained a lot of traction as the way to go for weight loss and overall improved health and we 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 Mediterranean Eating Habits That Support Healthy Aging 11/28/2021 07:00pm • The benefits of the Mediterranean dietFor decades, the Mediterranean region has captured researchers' attention because a significant proportion of the local population lives healthier into old age. While daily movement and a strong sense of community certainly help support longevity, the Mediterran 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.