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Fairfax Co. to give eligible families monthly payments with new program 08/25/2023 11:11pm • Fairfax County will launch its Economic Mobility Pilot next month, which will provide 180 families with monthly payments of $750 for 15 months. In addition to the payments, families will have access to ���optional financial coaching and the opportunity to increase their social networks through vi DC Auditor report says half a billion in federal COVID money was spent without approval 08/25/2023 08:53pm • In a new report, D.C.'s chief auditor points to failures in how nearly half a billion dollars in federal COVID-19 relief funds were appropriated without the required approval by the city council. In a 52-page report released Thursday, the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) said tha Touring North America, singer-songwriter Maisie Peters comes of age 08/25/2023 03:11pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� With British pop singer Maisie Peters' tour across North America underway, there's one city she's particularly looking forward to playing: Sacramento, California. Why? The Greta Gerwig effect. ���That���s like a ���Lady Bird,��� Greta Gerwig pilgrimage,��� Peters told The Associa Democrats accuse tax prep firms of undermining new IRS effort on electronic free file tax returns 08/25/2023 10:11am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Congressional Democrats are accusing big tax preparation firms including Intuit and H&R Block of undermining the federal government's upcoming electronic free file tax return system and are demanding lobbying, hiring and revenue data to determine what's going on. The lawmake How to Get a Replacement Medicare Card 08/24/2023 08:00pm • If you need to get a Medicare replacement card, don't worry. It's an easy process. These tips and tricks will make getting a replacement Medicare card as straightforward as possible. You'll receive your original Medicare card when the Social Security Administration processes your Medicare applicatio Should You Invest in Dogecoin (DOGE)? 08/24/2023 08:00pm • Dogecoin (DOGE) isn't exactly lighting the cryptocurrency market on fire so far in 2023. In fact, the "meme" cryptocurrency is down 15.1% in the past 30 days, and it's also down 10.3% on a year-to-date basis as of Aug. 24. Volatility seems to be the norm for the cryptocurrency ever since it was roll Backyard Pool Ideas On a Budget 08/24/2023 08:00pm • Backyard pools are the ultimate escapism: They offer hot-weather relief and make any home feel like a vacation. But adding a new one can come with a sizable price tag, depending on what you want to install and the addition of creature comforts like upscale lighting or lavish landscaping. Although co BTK serial killer is in the news again. Here's why and some background about his case 08/24/2023 05:37pm • Dennis Rader, the BTK serial killer whose self-given nickname stands for ���Bind, Torture, Kill,��� played a cat and mouse game with investigators and reporters for decades before he was caught. But Rader gradually faded from view after his 2005 arrest, as he served one life term for each of the 10 FIFA opens case against Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips at Women's World Cup 08/24/2023 04:17pm • GENEVA (AP) ��� FIFA opened a disciplinary case Thursday against the Spanish soccer official who kissed a player on the lips while celebrating the team's victory in the Women���s World Cup final. The governing body's disciplinary committee will weigh if Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubia Today in Sports - Week Ahead, August 25 - August 31 08/24/2023 10:00am • Aug. 29 1885 ��� John L. Sullivan wins the first world heavyweight title under the Marquess of Queensbury rules when he beats Dominic McCaffrey in six rounds. The fight features 3-ounce gloves and 3-minute rounds. 1952 ��� Dr. Reginald Weir becomes the first black man to compete in the U.S. Tennis C UK political watchdog says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak 'inadvertently' broke ethics rules 08/24/2023 04:39am • LONDON (AP) ��� British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was chided by Parliament���s standards guardian on Thursday for failing to declare his wife���s financial interest in a childcare firm that stood to benefit from government policy. Standards Commissioner Daniel Greenberg said Sunak broke the code of Oklahoma authorities name the BTK killer as the ���prime suspect��� in at least two unsolved cases 08/23/2023 10:17pm • The BTK serial killer has been named the ���prime suspect��� in two unsolved killings ��� one in Oklahoma and another in Missouri ��� leading authorities to dig this week near his former Kansas property in Park City, authorities announced Wednesday. Osage County, Oklahoma, Undersheriff Gary Upton to Union representing World Cup champion kissed by Spanish soccer head demands act not 'go unpunished' 08/23/2023 05:45pm • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) ��� The players' union representing the Women���s World Cup winner kissed without her consent by the president of the Spanish soccer federation said Wednesday that his inappropriate act should not go unpunished. Jenni Hermoso, who was kissed forcibly by federation head Luis Rub As school year begins, enforcement of Virginia's new transgender policies remain unclear 08/23/2023 02:57pm • Last week, Spotsylvania County Public Schools became the first district in Virginia to adopt Gov. Glenn Youngkin's controversial "model policies" for the treatment of transgender and nonbinary students. However, schools in Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington counti Prince William Co. teacher's union: 'Sexually explicit' book list leaves staff 'overwhelmed and underappreciated' 08/23/2023 02:15pm • In response to a controversial Virginia state law, Prince William County's school division was one of two districts to recently release a list of books deemed "sexually explicit." Under new guidelines, parents would be allowed to opt their children out of learning about these texts ��� should tea