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Car Review: Hyundai Kona Ultimate looks to make waves in the crossover segment 12/26/2018 12:08am • Tiny crossovers are a newer segment and many manufacturers have jumped into that market. Hyundai was missing until now. I have driven all the offerings in the sub-compact market and have noticed one theme — the lack of power. Does Hyundai tackle this with its new Kona subcompact crossover? Hyun Returning unwanted gifts? Time is of the essence 12/25/2018 06:30pm • WASHINGTON – The after-Christmas rush to return unwanted gifts is upon us. In fact, the National Retail Federation says 17 percent of consumers will return or exchange an unwanted gift this year. “Make sure you have that gift receipt, make sure you leave the tags on and don’t assume you ha 'Super Saturday' sends DC-area shoppers on the hunt for deals 12/22/2018 06:54pm • WASHINGTON — It’s dubbed as 'Super Saturday,' one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Folks in the D.C. area are enjoying the last shopping burst before Christmas, and were on the move for specific items while browsing for bargain gems. At Nordstrom, inside the Fashion Centre at Pentago Today in History: Dec. 22 12/22/2018 12:30am • Today is Saturday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 22, 2001, Richard C. Reid, a passenger on an American Airlines flight from Paris to Miami, tried to ignite explosives in his shoes, but was subdued by flight attendants and fellow passengers. (Reid is serv Serving up a feast this Christmas? Don't forget about food allergies 12/21/2018 11:57am • WASHINGTON — For millions of Americans, Christmas dinner is a rare chance to get the family together at a single table. But, don't forget those with food allergies, Lean Plate Club™ blogger Sally Squires urged. Holiday festivities -- and the culinary splurge that comes with them -- can o Wine of the Week: Annual holiday buying guide, part 2 12/21/2018 04:28am • Last week I suggested that giving wine to that special someone on your gift list might be a dicey proposition. After all, there are a lot of different type of palates to please. Therefore, I recommended several gadgets and accessories that would make wonderful gifts regardless of palate preference. These Will Be the Hottest Food Trends in 2019, According to Dietitians 12/19/2018 07:00pm • 2018 was the year of keto, cauliflower and apple cider vinegar. What will 2019 bring? I asked my registered dietitian nutritionist colleagues to weigh in on what will be hot -- and whether those trends are worth following. Here's what they said: 1. The Keto Diet "The popularity of the keto diet c Judge strikes down lawsuit challenging Washington-Lee name change vote 12/19/2018 04:30pm • A judge has struck down a lawsuit challenging plans to rename Washington-Lee High School, though name-change opponents are holding out hope that they may yet convince a court to block the process. Three current W-L students were hoping to reverse the School Board’s vote to strip Confederate gen 9 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas 12/18/2018 07:00pm • For many people, holiday gift buying can be stressful. And I get it: It's not always easy to find gifts that meet my three criteria: Something the recipient needs but might not buy for him or herself, something that's both practical and special, and something that won't break the bank. But buying h Tips on the rise for anonymous safe school initiatives 12/18/2018 01:13pm • ANNAPOLIS, Md. — As Maryland’s newest strategy to avert school violence — an anonymous tip system — gets off the ground, other states have seen a surge in reports after school shootings and other incidents of mass violence. Safe2Tell Colorado, Safe2Tell Wyoming and Safe Schools Maryland a 7 Retail Stocks That Investors Love to Buy and Hold 12/16/2018 07:00pm • These companies are more resilient.Retail investors who want to avoid volatility can buy stocks that perform well despite market uncertainty. Investors can choose stocks that are more resilient, says Shawn Cruz, manager of trader strategy at TD Ameritrade, an Omaha, Nebraska-based brokerage company. Your Guide to Low-Cost Index Funds 12/16/2018 07:00pm • Low-cost index funds have become the prom queens of investing. They're so popular, in fact, Jack Bogle of Vanguard, oft called the father of index funds, sounded a warning that index investing may become "too successful for its own good." Bogle's concern is that the index fund industry will become 9 Safe Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2019 12/16/2018 07:00pm • Use dividend stocks to boost market returns.During turbulent times in the stock market, investors start searching for relatively safe places to invest. Money flows out of high-risk growth stocks and into stocks with reasonable valuations, solid cash flow and reliable dividends. Early forecasts for 2 Car Review: Dodge Durango SRT 392 is a family hauler with disguised muscle 12/15/2018 11:10pm • WASHINGTON — Usually when a car fanatic outgrows his or her fun muscle car, it gets parked and used only on special occasions or, more likely, traded in for something family-friendly. That new vehicle is usually an SUV or crossover — both do well as family haulers — but the driving isn't qu Ring in 2019 with a transition from Windows to Mac 12/13/2018 10:03pm • Q: 2019 is the year that I want to switch from Windows to Mac, but how difficult is it to make the transition? A: Despite the popularity of the Apple brand of computers, Mac OS based computers still only make up less than 10% of the US market according to NetMarketShare.com. This wide gap betw