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How to Save Money 03/09/2022 07:00pm • Small steps can make a big difference over time.Saving money is a long-term process, and both personal and global factors can affect consumers' abilities to save. In January 2022, for example, the personal saving rate in the U.S. was 6.4% -- the percentage of disposable personal income American cons Artificial Intelligence Stocks: The 10 Best AI Companies 03/08/2022 07:00pm • The AI industry has major growth ahead, analysts say.The global artificial intelligence industry is expected to grow to $554 billion in total revenue by 2024, according to market research firm IDC. That amounts to some serious growth for an industry that generated revenue of $51.5 billion in 2021, a Women's History Month: Orange statues at Smithsonian displayed to help inspire young female scientists 03/06/2022 09:13pm • There's a different kind of display near the National Mall in D.C. for Women's History Month that hopes to inspire young female scientists. In the greenery next to the Smithsonian Castle stand 120 bright orange statues. A group of 120 orange statues representing women in STEM (Science, Techno Silver Spring explosion: Investigators find cut gas line; search of rubble continues 03/04/2022 10:00pm • Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich (left) and Fire Chief Scott Goldstein address reporters the day after an explosion and fire at the Friendly Garden Apartments. (WTOP/Valerie Bonk) Officials in Montgomery County, Maryland, said all residents of the Friendly Garden Apartments have been acco NIH going on the road to gather health study information 03/02/2022 09:22pm • The All of Us Research Program at the National Institutes of Health is going on the road to meet people where they live, and its next stop post-pandemic is Silver Spring, Maryland. People from all walks of life across the country are invited to help answer questions about myriad diseases and topi Certain Fitbit watches recalled over burn hazard; refund offered 03/02/2022 12:14pm • Fitbit's Ionic Smartwatch in Charcoal/Smoke Gray is one of the models being recalled. (Courtesy Consumer Product Safety Commission) Fitbit is recalling some of its Ionic Smartwatches due a burn hazard caused by the batteries overheating, and is issuing refunds to those who return the watch. A What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag When You're Expecting 03/01/2022 07:00pm • Prepared, not panickedYou've seen it in a hundred movie and TV scenes: Chaos ensues as an expectant mother says she's ready to go to the hospital. In a classic "I Love Lucy" episode, when Lucy Ricardo goes into labor at home, Ricky and the Mertzes almost leave the overstuffed suitcase -- not to ment Montgomery Co. Council members have questions on likely change to school mask policy 03/01/2022 06:14pm • Montgomery County Council members questioned school and health officials Tuesday on the potential impact of moving schools to a mask-optional policy. The questions came during the County Council's meeting, and focused on concerns about lower vaccination rates in some school communities, as well a How a little DC bakery hopes to be a big help in Ukraine 03/01/2022 01:03pm • D Light Cafe in Adams Morgan is raising funds to help people in Ukraine. (WTOP/John Domen) Vira Derun and her sister Anistasiia are hustling all over the bakery they own in Adams Morgan. Even with the sweet treats nearly sold out, the tables at D Light Cafe were full, and customers kept coming i What Is a UCC Filing and How Does It Affect My Credit? 02/28/2022 07:00pm • As a small-business owner, obtaining capital to build your business is a top priority. But when you get a loan, you may notice something new on your credit reports in addition to the credit account: a UCC filing. When commercial lenders offer financing to small businesses, they often require collate Glover Park Whole Foods finally reopens; just walk out 02/28/2022 09:15am • The Whole Foods Market store in Northwest D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood reopened Feb. 23, almost five years after it temporarily closed. The Glover Park store is also one of the first Whole Foods in the country with cashier-less payment technology. More Business News More D.C. N New sign at Herndon Caboose Park remembers racial segregation on the railroad 02/26/2022 08:45pm • Herndon Caboose Park, a popular railroad site along the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, has unveiled an historical placard Saturday that describes Virginia's segregated past on the railroad. NOVA Parks unveiled the new sign in front of the historic site in Herndon, which is visited by more tha Breaking down Coppola's genius in 50th anniversary release of 'The Godfather' 02/25/2022 07:12am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew9ngL1GZvs In today's moviegoing climate, can you imagine a film that's both mainstream enough to be the year's top-grossing blockbuster and artistic enough to win the Oscar for Best Picture? That's "The Godfather," which returns to AMC Theatres starting What Is Condemnation in Real Estate? 02/23/2022 07:00pm • Imagine finding the perfect home, buying it and then having the government say a year later that it was going to take it away from you. That's what happened to Susette Kelo, who spent seven years fighting a condemnation order and lost before the Supreme Court in the landmark case Kelo v. City of New SweetPay debuts platform for small businesses to offer installment plans 02/23/2022 03:37pm • Fintech platform SweetPay LLC recently added a fully automated in-house installment-pay plan to its platform, which gives small businesses the ability to finance the sale of products and services. “We partner up with consumer lenders up and down the credit tier from prime to near prime to subprim