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Wet Wednesday as DC snow drought continues 01/25/2023 04:00am • The D.C. area got a drenching Wednesday, but sidestepped a storm that brought some wet snow far north and west of the capital. With temperatures rising into the mid-40s in the afternoon, D.C. saw just plain rain Wednesday. However, the rain-slickened roads did cause some travel woes. "Drivi 8 Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy in 2023 01/24/2023 07:00pm • Check out these stocks from Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio.The annual shareholder meeting for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (ticker: BRK.A, BRK.B) draws tens of thousands of people to Nebraska who want to hear insight from CEO Warren Buffett, known as the Oracle of Omaha for his status as a legendary inve New FDA guidelines would reduce ��� but not eliminate ��� lead in baby food 01/24/2023 06:09pm • ▶ Watch Video: FDA proposes limits for lead in baby food The Food and Drug Administration released draft guidelines Tuesday that detail the maximum amount of lead that can be found in baby food products, and is part of the organization's Closer to Zero initiative aiming to reduce child Affordable, reliable and sustainable: report compares utility performance 01/23/2023 11:16am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. A nationwide comparison of electric utility performance by an Illinois consumer advocacy group found that customers in states that are heavi Car Review: Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE is packed with technology and has extra space for cargo 01/23/2023 04:15am • The Toyota Corolla has been a mainstay for decades for buyers looking for a good, small sedan. However, it has never been known as an exciting car. The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback XSE is a sportier version of the compact stalwart. (WTOP/Mike Parris) For 2023, the Corolla XSE Hatchback certainly lo How Big Tech's pandemic bubble burst 01/22/2023 08:11am • In January 2021, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke in lofty terms about how the first year of the pandemic had sparked a staggering shift toward online services, benefiting his company in the process. "What we have witnessed over the past year is the dawn of a second wave of digital transformation s College students in DC area have new way to pay for Metro rides 01/19/2023 12:42pm • College students who use the U-Pass SmarTrip card can now make their experience riding Metrorail and Metrobus more convenient. Students attending participating universities can now add their U-Pass SmarTrip card to their virtual Apple Wallet on iPhones and Apple watches. More Local New 7 of the Best Charles Schwab Mutual Funds 01/17/2023 07:00pm • These top Schwab funds are convenient and affordable.Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, might be highly popular in 2023, but mutual funds can still offer investors great value. Whereas ETFs must be purchased in increments of one share, investors can buy into mutual funds at whatever amount they wish. T Critics Choice Awards hail 'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' 'Better Call Saul' 01/16/2023 04:01am • Steven Spielberg's "The Fabelmans" got the glory last week at the Golden Globes, but the 28th annual Critics Choice Awards shook up the Oscar race on Sunday. The bonkers sci-fi action comedy ���Everything Everywhere All at Once��� dominated the film side, winning Best Picture, Best Director f 2% cash back credit cards 01/15/2023 05:45am • Cash back credit cards offer an opportunity to get some money back every time you make a purchase, but how you earn that cash back can vary from card to card. Credit cards with 2% cash back allow you to earn a great rewards rate, regardless of where you spend your money. However, they also limit Md. high school investigating after video shows student bullying classmate with special needs 01/13/2023 01:57pm • Officials at a high school in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, say they are investigating after a video showing a student bullying a classmate with special needs and using racial slurs was widely shared with students and staff earlier this week. The video was shared via AirDrop on Tuesday afternoon What Is Credit Card Fraud? 01/12/2023 07:00pm • If a thief uses your credit card to make purchases or get cash advances, you are a victim of credit card fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. consumers reported 389,737 cases of credit card fraud in 2021, with losses totaling $181 million. The best way to deal with credit card frau Just how much does sitting in DC traffic cost you? 01/10/2023 08:26pm • If you���ve been thinking that traffic is getting worse in D.C., you may not just be imagining it. ���Washington, D.C. has seen a significant increase in congestion over the last year,��� said Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX, which publishes the annual Global Traffic Scorecard. "It��� McLean company developing satellite messaging for smartphones 01/10/2023 12:23pm • Iridium's network of 66 satellites cover the entire globe. (Courtesy Iridium) McLean, Virginia-based Iridium has partnered with wireless technology company Qualcomm Technologies to develop satellite messaging for smartphones. It is being developed in coordination with Qualcomm's Snapdragon mo ���You need to ticket the hell out of this county���: Debate heats up over Montgomery Co. speed cameras 01/10/2023 11:16am • Drivers and pedestrians in Montgomery County, Maryland, aired out their frustrations over traffic enforcement during a public forum Monday night. Many said protecting pedestrians was a top concern while others took aim at the county���s speed camera program. The forum was hosted by the county���s