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D.C.-area execs sound off on the impacts of Trump's second term so far
Greater Washington execs share how Trump's 2025 policies hit their businesses, from real estate slowdowns to contract losses and uncertainty.
Snow globe, voucher sprinkles, Trump dinner: A gift guide for Texas’ political players
Need to give your favorite political power player a gift? Here's a guide for the holiday season.
Grid Addicts: Gallerist Todd von Ammon on the Art Business’s Contradictions
Washington, D.C. art dealer Todd von Ammon writes in a column about the trouble posed by current gallery and fair business models.
Column | I’m a doctor. Here are 10 science-backed tips to help you get healthier.
New routines don’t stick overnight. So pick one habit at a time and make it as easy as possible.
Your chatbot keeps a file on you. Here’s how to delete it.
A clickable guide to fixing the complicated privacy settings from ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Gemini and Meta AI.
AI is revolutionizing business but it can’t form the leaders we need
The rush for AI in businesses risks leaving us with a leadership vacuum that no algorithm can fill. As automation grows, critical operations demand leaders...
Construction worker’s lung condition sounds a public health warning
This case is a tragic example of an old hazard — silica — appearing in new places.
Senate stares down fraught health care battle with ObamaCare subsidies set to expire
Senate negotiators are set for a high-wire act on health care in the coming weeks after leaving Washington for the holidays without a resolution on the expiring enhanced subsidies, with lawmakers i…
After holiday shopping at Five Below, I was surprised by how many items cost more than $5
Five Below has raised prices on gifts and stocking stuffers, with tariffs and more licensed products pushing many items above $5.
What is the winter solstice? Storm Team4 Meteorologist explains
Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller explains how the Earth's rotation around the sun contributes to the winter solstice and other seasons.
Scientists who use AI tools are publishing more papers than ever before
Science is entering a massive publishing boom, in large part due to artificial intelligence. New research published in the journal Science has revealed that scientists who use large language models (LLMs) ...
Spurs picking up steam ahead of rematch vs. Wizards
The San Antonio Spurs look to build on their success on the road when they visit the improving Washington Wizards on Sunday in the second game between the teams in a four-day period.
Video games may be a surprisingly good way to get a cognitive boost
However, the type of game and how often you play it matters, with experts recommending moderation.
'You can't just flee': Spike on proposed millionaire tax
Washington's 9.9% millionaire tax may threaten small businesses while addressing essential budgetary requirements.
Locals fought against paid parking at this St. George business park
St. George shoppers boycotted local businesses because of a paid parking system. These shop owners fought back.
Business datebook for the week of Dec. 21
Economic indicators, tubas and college football bowl games are among the key business events in Dallas-Fort Worth the week of Dec. 21-28.
Market-savvy Treasury chief Scott Bessent emerges as unlikely MAGA warrior
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s partisan comments are causing concern among investors and lawmakers, as he breaks with tradition and engages in combative rhetoric.
Universities are in the spotlight. So what is it like in a UMass politics class right now?
Race and gender classes have been canceled, professors fired, and university presidents sacked. We spent a day in a UMass classroom to see how the consequences have trickled down.
On Politics: Bloom is off Hawaii’s rosy financial picture
Watch your budget this Christmas season — as officials from Washington to Honolulu have their eyes on taking, not giving this year.
As insurers retreat from Obamacare, a working family is caught in the squeeze
With covid-era subsidies set to end, insurers that offer Obamacare have retreated from some regions, leaving consumers with higher prices and few options.
The year Trump broke the federal government
How DOGE and the White House carried out a once-unthinkable transformation of the nation’s sprawling bureaucracy.
Hochul signs police mental health counseling law
NEW YORK – Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Lieutenant Joseph Banish Mental Health Act, establishing formal and confidential peer-to-peer support counseling but sets exceptions for the disclosure of communications that contain a threat of suicidal or an expression of suicidal ideation, a threat of bodily harm or death, an admission of criminal conduct, […]
Pennsylvania's role in ACA subsidies debate crystalized health care as a dominating political force in 2026 midterms
WASHINGTON — Lynn Weidner, a 42-year-old home care worker from Allentown, had already spent much of this year frustrated with her congressman...
Pennsylvania's role in ACA subsidies debate crystalized health care as a dominating political force in 2026 midterms
WASHINGTON — Lynn Weidner, a 42-year-old home care worker from Allentown, had already spent much of this year frustrated with her congressman...
Carroll's 22 lead Xavier past Georgetown 80-77
WASHINGTON (AP) Tre Carroll scored 22 points as Xavier beat Georgetown 80-77 on Saturday.
Top Strategies for Businesses to Gain AI Recommendations
How to Improve Your Business’s AI Search Visibility Washington, United States – December 17, 2025 / Monic AI Systems / How Businesses Can Improve Visibility in AI Search Tools Like ChatGPT As artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT increasingly influence how people find information and evaluate products and services, businesses are adjusting how they present […]
NFL world reacts to Commanders' Week 16 performance vs. Eagles
Social media reacts to Commanders' performance vs. Eagles, including Dan Quinn's decision-making.
Judge orders Dept. of Education to reverse ‘unlawful discontinuation’ of youth mental health grants
Judge Evanson ruled that the Department of Education acted unlawfully when it abruptly terminated the mental health grants, which were originally intended to fund additional mental health professionals in schools.
Health officials warn of "toilet rats" following Washington flooding
According to an advisory, floodwaters can displace rodents, sweeping them through sewer systems and occasionally into homes.
What lawmakers advanced, and stalled, on health care this week
Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, on Congress's healthcare stalemate and what it means for ACA marketplace shoppers.
Toilet rats? Washington health officials warn of possible rodents in sewer systems after floods
The rodent advisory comes after Washington was hit with devastating floods this month.
Track the moon and the weather with Science 4 Everyone!
Want to track the phases of the moon and the weather for the next two weeks with News4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller for Science 4 Everyone? Here’s everything you’ll need.
Eagles vs. Commanders prediction, odds, time: NFL Week 16 Saturday picks by proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Washington vs. Philadelphia best bets for Saturday
Column | Republican women shrinking their ranks in Congress
Retirements, resignations and tough elections could cut into their growing numbers from recent elections.
Eagles vs. Commanders prediction, odds, spread, time: Week 16 NFL Saturday picks by proven model
SportsLine's model reveals its Washington vs. Philadelphia best bets for Saturday's NFL matchup
Epstein Files Release, Health Care Subsidies, Surviving The Holiday Season : Up First from NPR
The Justice Department releases a vast trove of documents relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Congress left Washington D.C. for its holiday break without reaching a deal on health care. Millions of Americans will face price hikes on their insurance premiums. And surviving the holiday season, we’ll have tips on what can be a stressful time of the year.
Protective teams Georgetown and Xavier meet in Big East clash
Two of the better teams in the nation at avoiding self-inflicted mistakes will square off Saturday night when Georgetown meets Xavier in a Big East Conference game at Washington, D.C.
In Cambridge and beyond, scientific community is shaken by MIT professor killing
News of Nuno Loureiro's shocking death has rippled through the ranks of academia, where colleagues say he made strides to advance the field of plasma physics.
4-H Youth Explore Future STEM Careers at UW–Madison Science Expedition - KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM
On November 5, 2025, thirty-three 4-H members from Fond du Lac, Ozaukee, and Washington counties kicked off their day before sunrise—boarding a bus to UW–Madison for the first annual Tri-County […]
Washington Commanders make roster move for Week 16 vs. Eagles
The Commanders were down to two tight ends after injuries to Zach Ertz and Colson Yankoff.
Trump makes affordability pitch in struggling corner of N.C., his last rally of 2025
Trump used the rally to hammer the issue his advisers want him to emphasize as his poll numbers lag.
Washington West African Center to host community health fair
The center, along with local health departments, will provide health insurance enrollment assistance, free vaccines and other health services.
Legacy Health tells striking workers they will lose health coverage on Jan. 1
A small number of highly trained clinicians at Legacy are on indefinite strike over wages.
Rep. Elise Stefanik ends her campaign for New York governor and won't seek reelection to House
Rep. Elise Stefanik says she is suspending her campaign for New York governor and will not seek reelection to Congress
Roundup: Congress skips town without ACA vote, Trump reclassifies cannabis : The NPR Politics Podcast
It was another busy week in Washington. We discuss President Trump’s decision to reclassify cannabis as a schedule 3 drug, a revealing news story about the inner workings of the White House, and Congress’s decision to leave town without voting to extend expiring healthcare subsidies.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Some Republicans defied Mike Johnson on Obamacare subsidies. How will he respond?
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson’s usual calm expression hardened last week after learning that a handful of Republicans had joined a Democratic effort to force a vote on extending
Don't Want to Upgrade to iOS 26? Here's How to Stay on iOS 18 (For Now)
Since the beginning of December, Apple has been pushing iPhone users who opted to stay on iOS 18 to install iOS 26 instead. Apple started by making the iOS 18 upgrades less visible, and has now transitioned to making new iOS 18 updates unavailable on any device capable of running iOS 26. If you have an iPhone 11 or later, Apple is no longer offering new versions of iOS 18, even though there was a security update that came out alongside iOS 26.2.
2 of Earth's rarest lightning phenomena captured simultaneously in once-in-a-lifetime photo
A photographer in Italy captured an ultra-rare elve and red sprite flashing above the Alps in a single breathtaking moment.
Kennedy Center gets new signage bearing Trump’s name
New signage is being installed at Washington, DC’s performing arts center on Friday to include President Donald Trump’s name.
Dozens of Public Health and Policy Experts, Along with the American Public Health Association and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Urge DHS to Withdraw Proposed Public Charge Rule | Milken Institute School of Public Health | The George Washington University
Washington, D.C. (December 19, 2025) — A public comment filed by 65 public health deans and scholars, along with the American Public Health Association (APHA) and
Economic anxiety has Texas manufacturers and retailers on edge
The latest tranche of Texas Business Outlook Surveys from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas was released the last week in November. The outlook self-described ...
These Are The Best Fictional Spaceships, According To Astronauts
Are we boldly going with the force, or what? Shiny.
Column | Feeling wonder every day improves our health. Here’s how to do it.
Research has established the power of awe. I experienced it myself in a way I never thought I could.
India’s Health-Tech Firm Practo Said to Seek Banks for 2026 IPO
Practo Technologies Pvt., which runs a digital health platform, is planning an initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, joining a wave of companies rushing to capitalize on India’s buoyant market for first-time share sales.
Kirk’s widow endorses Vance as MAGA infighting rages
Erika Kirk told a Turning Point USA conference that she would work to elect JD Vance president in 2028, at an event in which MAGA divisions were on full display.
Washington rides momentum into matchup with streaking Seattle
They call it the Battle for Seattle.
TikTok owner agrees to sell US business
The deal would end years of efforts by Washington to force ByteDance to sell its US operations.
Maryland takes next step toward redistricting, but roadblocks remain
A new political map in the state still faces an uphill battle in the next General Assembly session, amid opposition to the idea from Senate President Bill Ferguson.
Affordable Health Care in Jeopardy for Millions
Lawmakers are set to leave Washington this week for the holidays, without extending the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax subsidies. With millions of people facing dramatic health care cost spikes if those credits end January 1, a recent KFF polling and data compilation offers context on health care cost burdens, underscoring the importance of […]
Climate Science’s ‘Global Mothership’ Is Crashing
And somehow the Trump administration plans to keep its weather forecasting powers intact.
Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order Establishing Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group -
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday signed Executive Order No. 741 to establish the Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group. The Advisory Group will advise the governor on the progress, policy development and implementation of Alabama’s Rural Health Transformation … Continued
D.C. auditor finds advisory neighborhood commissioner misused public funds
The auditor found that Salim Adofo, the ANC 8C chair who ran for D.C. Council twice, used government funds for politics and referred the case to the D.C. attorney general.
Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development Shares New $10 Million State Investment and Resource Platform for Small Businesses
HAGERSTOWN, MD (December 18, 2025) The Washington County Department of Business and Economic Development is sharing new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and small business owners following Governor Wes Moore’s announcement of a $10 million statewide investment and the launch of the Maryland Community Business Compass—a new online platform designed to help businesses start, grow, and expand. The Maryland Community […]
Washington Spirit and Monumental Sports Network Announce Record 2025 Viewership
Washington Spirit matches on Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) drew record audiences locally in the greater DMV region this season, the Spirit shared today. In a banner year for women’s sports on the network, Spirit contests set a new standard for local NWSL broadcasts.
The Muttropolitan Pet: A Small Business Making Big Moves in the DMV
This small business spotlight features The Muttropolitan Pet, a Washington, DC gem that has grown rapidly thanks to the vision and passion of its founder.
Cessna business jet crashes at North Carolina airport; plane owned by NASCAR driver reports say
A private jet crashed Thursday morning at a North Carolina regional airport and the wreckage burst into flames.
US Health Secretary Kennedy Proposes Rules to Cut Access to Gender-Affirming Care
WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved on Thursday to cut access to gender-affirming care for children proposing rules that would bar hospitals that deliver such care from its Medicare and Medicaid programs and also bar Medicaid and children's ...
Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America. An interview with Dr. Joanna Dee Das.
Washington University professor Dr. Joanna Dee Das has done research at the intersection of live performance and history. Her latest book is titled "Faith, Family, and Flag: Branson Entertainment and the Idea of America." Dr. Das spoke with KSMU about her book earlier this month.
I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.
I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.
I booked a business-class ticket on the new Amtrak Acela train. It wasn't worth the $180 price tag.
I rode in business class on the Amtrak NextGen Acela train from NYC to Washington, DC, for $180. It was a great experience, but not worth the price.
Americans Facing Soaring Health Insurance Costs May Get a Lifeline in 2026, Experts Say
By Amina Niasse and Ahmed Aboulenein NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Americans facing skyrocketing Obamacare health insurance premiums could still get a break from expanded government subsidies in 2026 through retroactive legislation and possibly a special enrollment period, investors,
Column | Trump tweets, White House staff disruptions trigger 2017 déjà vu
GOP lawmakers are battling the same distractions as in Trump’s first term despite talk of stability in the West Wing.
‘Psychologically, she was who we are.’ Kassie O’Brien’s path to the Final Four
AVCA All-American and National Freshman of the Year Kassie O’Brien is already establishing herself as part of UK’s elite legacy of setters.
Nome students fish for science
Last Friday, a group of Nome-Beltz high school students decked out in their winter gear stood in two rows, fishing for tomcod in the Nome Inner Harbor.
Column | Asking Eric: Facebook posts fracture friendship
Friends wants the letter writer “to censor what I post on Facebook on her behalf.”
Trump to address the nation amid economic pressure, tensions with Venezuela
The president is expected to tout his economic accomplishments during his first year back in office.
‘People business first and the food business second.’ Artie T. testifies in court battle to regain Market Basket post.
Deposed Market Basket chief executive Arthur T. Demoulas took the stand Wednesday, vigorously refuting the case that the company's board made for firing him.
Nationals reportedly hiring Ani Kilambi, 31-year-old Phillies assistant GM, as new general manager
Washington's president of baseball operations is 35 and its manager is 33. The organization's youth movement is rolling full steam ahead.
Smucker Supports Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
WASHINGTON—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703) and released the following statement:
ACLU Condemns House Passage of Bill to Criminalize Transgender Health Care | American Civil Liberties Union
WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives voted 216-211 to pass a bill sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that would criminalize the...
Trump attempts domestic reset with White House address Wednesday evening
The president’s approval ratings reached their lowest numbers in late November. Even some supporters say he has done too little to improve their lives.
Teladoc Health provides free virtual health services to those impacted by WA flooding
Teladoc Health is providing free virtual health services to those impacted by Washington’s historic flooding.
American Academy of Pediatrics loses HHS funding after criticizing RFK Jr.
HHS cuts key AAP grants, citing concerns about “identity-based language” and insufficient focus on agency priorities. The organization said the cuts could harm child health.
Trump administration admits to targeting blue states for energy grant cuts
Justice Department lawyers argue in court documents that it is legal for the administration to withhold funding based on partisan politics.
Rebuking a Trump climate report, study shows U.S. sea-level rise is accelerating
“It’s not politics. That’s what the data say,” said the study’s author, who examined 70 tide gauges around the country.
Maga loyalist expands investigation into intelligence officials who angered Trump
Experts decry Jason Reding Quiñones’s ‘fishing expedition’ as subpoenas reportedly issued to John Brennan and others
Musk’s doubts about DOGE spotlight political risks for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans
Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia Beach is heading into the 2026 election cycle with one of the most precarious political balancing acts in the country, as her strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency collides with new doubts about the program — and the realities of representing a district heavily reliant on federal jobs.The challenge sharpened last week when Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive who helped architect DOGE, told GOP podcaster Katie Miller that the initiative had been only “somewhat successful” and said bluntly that he would not do it again. In the interview, Musk acknowledged the political and practical blowback from DOGE, which was launched early in President Donald Trump’s second term with the stated goal of slashing government spending and reshaping the federal workforce.
Larian Responds to Generative AI Backlash: Divinity Have Any AI Parts
"Holy f*ck guys we’re not 'pushing hard' for or replacing concept artists with AI."
Nonprofit for disabled adults shines as Loudoun's small business of the year
This is how the work day gets started at Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO), a nonprofit that links adults who have disabilities with jobs: More than half of the 200 participants head out for work in the community, others staff three businesses operating inside the large ECHO headquarters near Leesburg, Virginia. Michael Doolin has earned a paycheck there for two…
Why the Rockets Are Built for What Comes Next
Houston's quiet resilience shines when games get tough. They're proving a gritty, adaptable style is built for late-season battles, not just flashy wins.
House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan
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…
House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan
House Republican leaders are determined to push ahead with a health care bill that excludes efforts to address the soaring monthly premiums for Affordable Care Act recipients.
White House rallies around Susie Wiles after unguarded interviews
Chief of staff candidly assesses the president and his team to Vanity Fair, saying Trump has “an alcoholic’s personality,” Bondi “whiffed” on the Epstein files and Vance’s pro-Trump makeover was “political.”
Analysis | What the end of Trump’s first year looks like
Prices and deportations are going up, while polls regularly show a majority disapproves of his presidency and that most of his major policies are unpopular.
Metro Atlanta health facility owners indicted for stealing over $1.4 million in Medicaid, AG says
"They’re abusing a program that’s meant to care for our most vulnerable Georgian," the attorney general said.
Northwest researchers find 6-million-year-old ice — the oldest on Earth
To find the oldest ice on the planet researchers had to go somewhere that’s been cold for a long time — where the ice builds up in layers instead of melting away.
State Farm Arena named among top 10 venues globally for live entertainment
It’s the third year in a row it's made the cut.
Entertainment lineup released for county fair
After holding just the youth exhibitor event last year, the Washington County Fair has released the entertainment lineup with multiple award-winning American country music artists for its 153rd edition.
Column | More than 100 scientists told me what kids books inspired their careers
Want to inspire the next generation of scientists? Here are the best books recommended by experts in ecology, biology, entomology and other fields.
Long-awaited jobs report to give snapshot of labor market strength
The Labor Department’s jobs report will provide insight into the labor market’s direction, amid concerns of a potential downturn.