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Conveniences, consequences of smart home devices 10/12/2018 11:06pm • WASHINGTON — In the age of ever-progressing technology, there's a delicate balance between convenience, privacy and security. That is especially true in the case of smart home devices such as Amazon's Alexa, Google's home devices and Apple's Siri. So should consumers be wary of these modern Wine of the Week: Global Champagne Day 10/12/2018 06:22am • Birthdays, anniversaries and New Year’s Eve all have one wine-related theme in common: Champagne. It seems that a successful trip around the sun is the only time many wine-savvy consumers think about popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly. But why are we so conditioned to drink Champagne only o Rockwool factory's efforts to protect water quality 'unsatisfactory' 10/10/2018 09:55pm • WASHINGTON -- The Rockwool insulation factory, in the early stages of construction in Jefferson County, West Virginia, received an "unsatisfactory" rating from the state environmental protection agency for failing to ensure against stormwater runoff, "which may have endangered health or the environm 7 Things Warren Buffett Says About the Stock Market 10/10/2018 08:00pm • This is what Buffett thinks about Elon Musk.Berkshire Hathaway (ticker: BRK.A, BRK.B) CEO and legendary investor Warren Buffett has always been generous in sharing his time and his investing philosophy. In a pair of recent interviews with CNBC, Buffett discussed a range of important market topics. F Your Anti-Inflammatory Diet Is Probably Just the Opposite 10/10/2018 08:00pm • There's a lot of dietary trash talking in the wellness community, and one of the terms that gets thrown around a lot is "inflammatory." Popular elimination diets like Whole30 restrict entire categories of food -- including legumes, grains and dairy -- under the premise that they are "inflammatory." The Best Places to Retire in 2019 10/09/2018 08:00pm • Find your retirement spot.Retirees have an opportunity to relocate to a place that better suits their interests and budget. The challenge is finding a place that will meet all of your retirement needs. A new U.S. News analysis compared the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the United States as poten 12 tips for a healthy fall 10/09/2018 08:00pm • See ya, summer. Welcome back, short days, crisp air and colorful leaves. Think of the new season as a fresh start to your healthy habits. Stow away the swimsuit and dust off the sweaters for apple picking. Enjoy the seasonal produce that makes this season so tasty. And celebrate the holidays like Pixel 3 Smartphone Is Google's (GOOGL, GOOG) Answer to Apple 10/09/2018 08:00pm • Less than a month after Apple unveiled its new family of iPhones, Alphabet, Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL) subsidiary Google debuted its new Pixel 3 phone on Tuesday. Analysts say Apple and Google operating systems will likely continue to dominate the global smartphone market, and the Pixel 3 could be 4 Free Apps That Earn You Rewards for the Least Effort 10/08/2018 08:00pm • Rewards programs are popular because they let you earn points on your current spending -- points that translate to free stuff down the line. But rewards programs can be a lot of work. You may have to fly a certain airline, shop at a specific store or carry a certain credit card. That means making pu Consumer Reports: What to try and what to avoid in alternative medicine 10/08/2018 10:27am • WASHINGTON — An A-Z guide from Consumer Reports helps seekers of alternative medicine sort through what's safe and worth trying, versus what's ineffective or, worse, dangerous. Americans spend billions on alternative medications every year, despite a multitude of studies suggesting some of the Md. students can report threats through statewide school safety tip line 10/03/2018 05:45pm • WASHINGTON — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan unveiled the "Safe Schools Maryland" tip line Wednesday, where students across the state can report possible threats anonymously. There's also a smartphone app. "All life-threatening tips will be immediately referred to local law enforcement and the local 2018 NFL Week 4 Wrap: This is why NFL players hold out 10/02/2018 04:25am • WASHINGTON — As Earl Thomas was carted away from the field in Arizona, his broken leg wrapped in an air cast, it became crystal clear why he — and players like Le'Veon Bell — hold out. The 29-year-old Seahawks safety, playing in the last year of his contract, stayed away from any and all o Managing Smartphone Use in the Office 10/01/2018 08:00pm • Smartphones are part of our daily lives, but that doesn't mean they should be a pervasive part of our professional lives. They do have their place: They help us stay organized, connected and able to complete work on the go through email and apps. However, many employees ignore basic phone etiquette 8 of the Best U.S. Online Retail Stocks 10/01/2018 08:00pm • The best stocks for online shopping.The downfall of American stalwarts like Sears Holding Corp. (ticker: SHLD), J.C. Penney Co. (JCP), Toys R Us and others has made it obvious that a major shift is taking place in the retail world. Most successful modern retail companies must have an online sales pr Why Investors Love the S&P 500 10/01/2018 08:00pm • Why do they call it the Standard & Poor's 500 when it's making so many folks rich? Or perhaps it's time to rejigger the initials "S&P" to stand for Success and Profit. This stock market index, derived from 500 large companies -- including 3M Co. (ticker: MMM), PepsiCo ( PEP) and Wells Fargo