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Couldn’t get away this summer? There are some good fall travel deals

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Couldn’t get away this summer? There are some good fall travel deals

Putting falling DC-area home prices in context

Putting falling DC-area home prices in context

Meal kits could fill a gap. They need some fine-tuning first

Meal kits could fill a gap. They need some fine-tuning first

Chevy Chase food hall The Heights closes after less than 2 years

Chevy Chase food hall The Heights closes after less than 2 years

Food Network’s ‘Great Food Truck Race’ finalist Bao Bei opens Rockville restaurant

Food Network’s ‘Great Food Truck Race’ finalist Bao Bei opens Rockville restaurant

Truist plans big bank branch expansion in DC area

Truist plans big bank branch expansion in DC area

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Stocks pull back from their latest all-time highs on Wall Street

Stocks pull back from their latest all-time highs on Wall Street

More companies pull thousands of packages of shrimp for potential radioactive contamination

More companies pull thousands of packages of shrimp for potential radioactive contamination

Key US inflation gauge holds mostly steady though core inflation ticks higher

Key US inflation gauge holds mostly steady though core inflation ticks higher

Duty-free no more: Parcels worth under $800 no longer qualify for a US tariff exemption

Duty-free no more: Parcels worth under $800 no longer qualify for a US tariff exemption

Data Doctors: Tips for disappearing mouse pointers

Data Doctors: Tips for disappearing mouse pointers

AI Apocalypse? Why language surrounding tech is sounding increasingly religious

AI Apocalypse? Why language surrounding tech is sounding increasingly religious

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Michael Plank Dunkler Weizenbock

WTOP’s Beer of the Week: Michael Plank Dunkler Weizenbock

Friday Freebies

Friday Freebies

Nigeria bans exports of raw shea nuts used for cosmetic products to help grow its economy

Nigeria bans exports of raw shea nuts used for cosmetic products to help grow its economy

Which generation has the most wealth?

Which generation has the most wealth?

780,000 pressure washers are under recall after some consumers report explosions and impact injuries

780,000 pressure washers are under recall after some consumers report explosions and impact injuries

Stocks add a bit to their records on Wall Street

Stocks add a bit to their records on Wall Street

Atlanta Journal-Constitution to stop printing as it transitions to all-digital news

Atlanta Journal-Constitution to stop printing as it transitions to all-digital news

Trump fires Democratic member of Surface Transportation Board ahead of huge rail merger decision

Trump fires Democratic member of Surface Transportation Board ahead of huge rail merger decision

Disputed ballots could swing outcome of union election at EV battery complex in Kentucky

Disputed ballots could swing outcome of union election at EV battery complex in Kentucky

Fed official sues Trump over attempt to fire her, challenging his power over the independent agency

Fed official sues Trump over attempt to fire her, challenging his power over the independent agency

Couldn’t get away this summer? There are some good fall travel deals

Couldn’t get away this summer? There are some good fall travel deals

Tesla sales plunge again in Europe as anger at Musk keeps buyers away for 7th month in a row

Tesla sales plunge again in Europe as anger at Musk keeps buyers away for 7th month in a row

A solid quarter at Best Buy overshadowed by outlook grown cloudy with tariffs

A solid quarter at Best Buy overshadowed by outlook grown cloudy with tariffs

The Treasury Department wants US banks to monitor for suspected Chinese money laundering networks

The Treasury Department wants US banks to monitor for suspected Chinese money laundering networks

US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth

US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth

US applications for jobless benefits fell last week as layoffs remain low

US applications for jobless benefits fell last week as layoffs remain low

New dorm-style housing project for DC’s homeless set to open next month

New dorm-style housing project for DC’s homeless set to open next month

Japan’s chief trade envoy postpones US trip as Tokyo calls for faster action on its tariffs deal

Japan’s chief trade envoy postpones US trip as Tokyo calls for faster action on its tariffs deal

Galleries and Video

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August 21

Car Review: Kia looks to make the compact sedan cool again

Step into the future, both literally and figuratively, with this 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy.

August 15

Car Review: Drive into the future with the Hyundai IONIQ 9

Exterior Audi A3

July 25

The smallest Audi packs some big fun

This 2025 Hyundai Sonata Limited Hybrid comes in dark, metallic gray with some flashy silver and black turbine-style wheels.

July 11

This luxurious Hyundai Sonata looks to help keep the sedan alive

This Volkswagen Atlas looks a lot like the Toyota Grand Highlander.

June 27

Car Review: VW Atlas ready to carry the weight of the family

Exterior of Toyota Grand Highlander

June 20

Car Review: Toyota’s biggest Highlander soldiers on with its grandeur

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