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Why a Maryland professor says the economy is sending a mixed message

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Why a Maryland professor says the economy is sending a mixed message

Saturday Steals

Saturday Steals

Yellow Kia car.

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

Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes proposal for legalized marijuana marketplace

Virginia Gov. Spanberger vetoes proposal for legalized marijuana marketplace

DC mayoral candidates offer competing visions on teen curfews, housing, economy

DC mayoral candidates offer competing visions on teen curfews, housing, economy

Farm manager at Haymarket ranch pleads guilty in firearms, drug trafficking case

Farm manager at Haymarket ranch pleads guilty in firearms, drug trafficking case

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Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials

Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials

Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump’s economy in the midterms

Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump’s economy in the midterms

Consumer group says regulators should roll back Pepco rates, issue refunds

Consumer group says regulators should roll back Pepco rates, issue refunds

Survey ranks best over-the-counter medications and health products

Survey ranks best over-the-counter medications and health products

From flowers to a solo hotel stay: What moms say they want this Mother’s Day

From flowers to a solo hotel stay: What moms say they want this Mother’s Day

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo raises Switch price, forecasts lower profits

Japanese video-game maker Nintendo raises Switch price, forecasts lower profits

Japan’s Sony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year

Japan’s Sony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year

Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customers

Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customers

Loudoun Co. opposes proposed Dulles Greenway toll hike — again

Loudoun Co. opposes proposed Dulles Greenway toll hike — again

Disney offsets fewer overseas visitors with streaming and strong spending at theme parks

Disney offsets fewer overseas visitors with streaming and strong spending at theme parks

Reynolds Consumer Products: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Reynolds Consumer Products: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Environmental advocates expand water quality testing in Potomac River months after sewage spill

Environmental advocates expand water quality testing in Potomac River months after sewage spill

Locker rooms as banquet halls? NFL stadiums aren’t what they used to be

Locker rooms as banquet halls? NFL stadiums aren’t what they used to be

Data Doctors: Which email did I use for that?

Data Doctors: Which email did I use for that?

How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive

How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive

High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods

High oil prices due to the Iran war weigh on everything from the gas pump to consumer goods

Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts and personalized advice

Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts and personalized advice

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