Advance Auto Parts to open 30 new stores in 2025; 100 through 2027

The automotive aftermarket parts provider said it was "entering its next phase of returning to growth" with plans to launch 30 new stores in the U.S. this year.

Metro to open early for Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Run

Metrorail will open two hours early on Sunday, April 6, to accommodate runners and spectators for the Cherry Blossom 10-Mile.

2025's 'best neighborhoods': Virginia, Florida cities fill the list

The 'best neighborhoods' rankings consider several factors, including quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics and access to amenities.

Should Americans rush to buy a car before the tariffs? Here's what Trump says

President Trump was asked Friday whether Americans should rush to buy cars now before his planned 25% tariffs on imported cars, light trucks and auto parts take effect.

RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.

DC’s cherry blossoms reach peak bloom

Washington, D.C.’s iconic cherry blossom trees have reached peak bloom!

List: The most and least American-made cars

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff on imported automobiles will hit some carmakers harder than others. Here’s a look at foreign brands that build their cars in the U.S. – and who doesn't.

The Groundhog Day verdict is in: Was Punxsutawney Phil right?

It's been six weeks since Groundhog Day 2025. It's time to see if the weather-predicting rodent, Punxsutawney Phil, was right.

PEAK BLOOM: Warmth to welcome DC cherry blossoms this week

As of Tuesday, March 25, the cherry blossoms around D.C.’s Tidal Basin are officially still in Stage 5 — the puffy white stage. But the National Park Service has noted that a number of the trees are starting to hit peak bloom already, especially around the area of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. 

What is BYD? Chinese electric vehicle maker tops Tesla sales

BYD's sales last year hit $107 billion in revenue, beating Tesla's 2024 revenue of nearly $97.7 billion. Here's what to know about China's largest EV maker.

Nearly 1.3 million Ford F-150s under investigation over unexpected gear shift

The NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation of certain Ford F-150s after reports of the trucks suddenly downshifting while moving at "highway speeds."

Michigan family jailed in Mexico over timeshare dispute

It has been an international nightmare for two American citizens who are stuck in a Mexican jail for a dispute over a time-share for 21 days.

West Virginia becomes 1st state to ban range of food dyes

West Virginia’s governor signed a bill that would first ban food dyes in school meals - and eventually in products that are sold state-wide.