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2 people accused of stealing $10K worth of Legos, appliances from Fairfax Co. stores

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2 people accused of stealing $10K worth of Legos, appliances from Fairfax Co. stores

US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit

US and Mexico pledge ongoing joint security efforts during DHS Secretary Mullin visit

Newsom’s office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices

Newsom’s office warns Californians to avoid Chevron this holiday weekend, citing high gas prices

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices

US stocks edge higher following the latest U-turn for oil prices

Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district

Meta settles social media addiction case brought by rural Kentucky school district

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Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge

Trump calls off AI executive order over concern it could weaken US tech edge

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers

A look at the SpaceX IPO by the numbers

Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers

Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers

United Nations’ top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

United Nations’ top court says right to strike is protected by a key labor treaty

Taiwan prosecutors investigate 3 people over Nvidia chip smuggling to China

US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty

US jobless aid filings fell to 209,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic uncertainty

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe’s growth, boost inflation

Energy shock from Iran war to weigh on Europe’s growth, boost inflation

Yellow Kia car.

May 21

Car Review: Kia’s K4 hatchback dazzles while refusing to blend in

A year after opening, does Southeast DC trust Cedar Hill hospital?

A year after opening, does Southeast DC trust Cedar Hill hospital?

Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

Australian judge fines X $465,000 for online safety breach after 3-year court battle

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering

SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering

James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox

James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox

House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening

House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening

Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand

Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand

US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall

US stocks rally after pressure eases from the bond market and oil prices fall

Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser

Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser

Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

Galleries and Video

Yellow Kia car.

May 21

Car Review: Kia’s K4 hatchback dazzles while refusing to blend in

Exterior of the 2026 Toyota C‑HR

May 7

Car Review: Not the C‑HR you remember: Redesign delivers style and punch

Exterior of the 2026 Mazda CX-90 PHEV

April 30

Car Review: Mazda’s standout CX-90 SUV gets tested in plug-in form

Ford Expedition Tremor

April 23

Car Review: Off-road focused Ford Expedition Tremor gets a lengthy on-road test

The all-electric 2026 Lexus RZ 550e F Sport AWD

March 30

Car Review: Lexus’ all-electric offering dials up the flash, before needing a charge

March 20

Car Review: Get on board with the Jetta GLI test drive

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