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Car Review: 2020 Kia Soul X-Line gives you space with sporty look for a low price 06/01/2020 08:22am • For over a decade, the funky little Soul has been a big hit for Kia. The subcompact crossover gives you space and many features for a price that is easy on the wallet. The new 2020 Kia Soul builds on the mission delivered by previous iterations, providing cool looks and city-friendly size makes for Car Review: Toyota Prius keeps odd looks with better fuel economy in the plug-in Prius Prime 05/25/2020 05:30am • It’s been around for 20 years, and the Toyota Prius is still pushing its distinctive look, and comes up with some impressive fuel economy numbers to boot. The Prius Prime adds to the impressive numbers by running on electric for the first 25 miles, then switching to the gas engine. That’s enough Data Doctors: What is a virtual machine and what is it used for? 05/23/2020 04:38am • Q: What exactly is a virtual machine and what is it used for? A: Generally speaking, your computer is made up of hardware, an operating system and programs. Most of us own a computer that runs on either a Microsoft or Apple operating system, and if you wanted the ability to run both, you would Did you 'spot' that bug? Now smash it. Marylanders encouraged to watch out for spotted invasive species 05/22/2020 11:51am • A close-up of spotted lanternfly, black spotted nymph stage on a grapevine in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The Department of Agriculture said Marylanders should keep an eye out for these invasive creatures. (Getty Images/ThinkStock) If a certain spotted little black bug is seen in the backyard, t US EPA boss slams Chesapeake Bay lawsuit as ‘frivolous’ 05/20/2020 08:37pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on Wednesday accused the top attorneys from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia of purs Do's and don'ts of intermittent fasting 05/18/2020 12:00am • Research suggests that intermittent fasting is associated with weight loss, improved cholesterol, blood sugar control and decreased inflammation. (Getty/iStockphoto/everydayplus) Intermittent fasting involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting. Proponents say intermittent fasting i Data Doctors: How to make the most of your Amazon Echo 05/15/2020 03:23pm • FILE - In this May 9, 2018, file photo a second generation Echo that controls the blinds as well as televisions and lighting at an Amazon Experience Centers model home in Dallas, Texas. (Nathan Hunsinger/The Dallas Morning News via AP, File) Q: I just got the Amazon Echo and want to learn what i Coronavirus shuts down most of Virginia's TV, film industry 05/15/2020 05:31am • Virginia's film and television production industry, which generates million of dollars annually in the state, has been mostly closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Andy Edmunds, director of Virginia's Film Office, said while some post production work is still happening in Northern Virginia, COVID-19 patients are 'very willing to help' contact tracers 05/11/2020 10:13am • As more states work to reopen, knowing who has the coronavirus is key. One way to do that is with contact tracing, which is the process of tracking down anyone who may have come into contact with a person who has tested positive. New York City, for example, says it plans to hire 1,000 people Car Review: 2020 Nissan Versa moves from has-been to competitive subcompact sedan 05/11/2020 04:44am • A few years back, the last time I tested a Versa, I had to think hard to find something nice to say. It was cheap and the driving experience left much to be desired. But the Nissan Versa has been reworked for 2020, much for the better. The body on the top-of-the-line SR trim-level Versa looks a bit Review: Chris Hemsworth's brutal action flick 'Extraction' sets new Netflix record 05/08/2020 12:18am • This image released by Netflix shows Chris Hemsworth, left, in a scene from "Extraction," premiering this week on Netflix. (Jasin Boland/Netflix via AP) It's no accident that beloved superhero alums keep landing roles in the latest batch of streaming content, from Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) i Reopening to tourists: DC's advantages and disadvantages 05/04/2020 11:06pm • The nation's capital remains under a stay-at-home order, but at some point restrictions will be eased and tourists will begin to come into the city once again. The struggle for the local and federal government, as well as businesses, will be how to make sure things like social distancing can rema Breezy start to the work week in store after Sunday storms 05/04/2020 01:56am • A breezy and cool start to the work week is in store following Sunday night's storms, Storm Team4 Meteorologist Somara Theodore said. Monday is expected to be mostly dry with some sunshine and cooler air. The sunshine comes after a flash flood watch was in effect for parts of Maryland, D.C. a Wine of the Week: Wine podcasts worth a listen 05/01/2020 10:43am • So maybe you’re going a bit stir-crazy at home and starting to suffer a bit from quarantine fatigue. I get it. I really do. I’ve binge-watched everything on my list and I’ve fallen asleep with more books in my lap than I care to admit. But physical distancing is still the current reality and f Mounting bills and debt: Tips for negotiating with banks and lenders during the coronavirus pandemic 04/29/2020 12:13pm • The coronavirus pandemic has had a severe impact on people's finances all across the U.S. Many have lost their jobs. Unemployment claims have soared. And the nation's economy shrank by 4.8% last quarter as the virus struck. But for many of us, that doesn't mean the bills have stopped piling up on