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Amazon Prime discounts come to DC-area Whole Foods stores 06/25/2018 09:03am • WASHINGTON — D.C.-area Whole Foods shoppers who are Amazon Prime members can start getting discounts on their grocery shopping this week. Amazon, which acquired Whole Foods last year for $13.7 billion, says beginning June 27, Prime discounts will be available at all Whole Foods stores nationwid How Do Money Orders Work? 06/21/2018 08:00pm • Money orders offer a safe alternative form of payment to a regular check. Think of it this way: Getting a money order is a little like using a check that has already cleared the bank. For example, if somebody gives you a money order worth $100, it's as good as cash once you deposit it at your bank Is Windows 10 safer than Windows 7? 06/21/2018 05:23pm • Q: Is it true that Windows 10 is more secure than Windows 7? Microsoft has made a concerted effort to get users to upgrade to Windows 10 since it was released in 2015, and touting security and performance have been their primary tactics. Despite their best efforts, Windows 7 continues to be a ve 10 Things You Can Buy With 529 Savings Plan Distributions 06/20/2018 08:00pm • Expenses that 529s will coverA tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan can be used to pay for college, but not all expenses qualify. Withdrawals from 529 plans are called distributions, and they must be used toward qualified education expenses -- otherwise they will incur federal income tax and an a 9 Common First-Job Mistakes 06/19/2018 08:00pm • Dodge career danger After years of education and hours of job-interview preparation, you're ready to launch your career. But for young professionals, the workplace can be a minefield peppered with potential problems. Improve your footwork and chances for success by reading about the mistakes first-t More misassigned voters found in Va., Board of Elections separately to correct Nov. results 06/18/2018 07:14pm • WASHINGTON — Virginia’s Department of Elections has found even more voters likely assigned to the wrong districts across the state following tight House of Delegates races last fall, including one tie determined by a random drawing, where the problem could have determined control of the chamber. Heat advisory issued for DC area as heat indexes could top 100 06/18/2018 10:08am • WASHINGTON — Summer doesn't officially start until June 21, but it will feel like summer is in full swing in the D.C. area on Monday and Tuesday with the heat index climbing over 100 degrees in some areas. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the D.C. area until 8 p.m. Mo Record-busting temps loom over DC area 06/17/2018 07:45pm • WASHINGTON — It's going to be hot on Sunday. And it might be even worse on Monday and Tuesday. Increasing humidity & an increase in temperatures will make for a very hot afternoon on this #FathersDay. Temperatures will top out in the mid 90s with the heat index close to 100 degrees! Make su Fairfax Co. school district passes proposals to modify sex ed, dress codes 06/15/2018 08:05am • FALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Fairfax County School Board passed a proposal to change the school district's dress code to gender-neutral language and adopt a more inclusive sex education curriculum. Fairfax County School Board members heard the proposals Thursday. A special panel appointed by the boa Kellogg's recalls Honey Smacks cereal due to Salmonella infections 06/15/2018 08:00am • WASHINGTON — Kellogg's is voluntarily recalling 15.3 ounce and 23 ounce packages of Honey Smacks cereal because the products have the potential presence of Salmonella. The cereal had been linked to some 73 Salmonella infections in 31 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report Internal reviews reveal problems with Metro maintenance tracking, elevators 06/15/2018 04:13am • WASHINGTON — Metro has consistently failed to properly enter data into its maintenance and defect tracking system, has struggled to properly track parts inventories, has not had enough working diagnostic computers for bus maintenance, and has failed to keep elevators properly inspected and certifi How to fight robocalls, spam texts bombarding your phone 06/14/2018 10:11pm • Q: My cellphone is suddenly getting bombarded with spam calls. What can I do? Robocalls and spam text messages are among the top consumer complaint filed, according to the Federal Communications Commission, and it’s not likely to change anytime soon. The Federal Trade Commission is attemptin What Is HER-2-Positive Breast Cancer? 06/14/2018 08:00pm • All cancers have one thing in common: They're an overgrowth of cells that are behaving abnormally because of a genetic change. Genes contain the codes that run how our cells work, and if there's a mistake in the code, that can lead to problems. In breast cancer specifically, the disease can result f How Well-Equipped Is Your Doctor to Adapt to Medical Practice Changes? 06/13/2018 08:00pm • Sometimes when new guidelines for medical practice are unveiled -- such as for screening certain types of cancer -- controversy ensues. Doctors differ over what really is the best course of action to prevent disease progression. But frequently experts point out adoption of practices -- like appropr Tips for beach rentals through VRBO, Airbnb 06/13/2018 12:15am • EDITOR'S NOTE: The housing bubble before the recession drove prices up at the Delmarva beaches. Then prices sank. It's been nine years since the end of the recession. So have the beach communities recovered? In the series, Beach Real Estate Guide, WTOP's Colleen Kelleher brings you advice on buying,