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Data Doctors: How long does iPhone support last? 09/16/2022 04:28pm • Q: How long does Apple tend to support older iPhones, and should I buy a newer iPhone when they update? A: Whenever a new iPhone model is announced, it gets many of us looking at our devices and asking whether it’s time to update to a newer model. Battery life or a noticeable reduction in pe Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Which Is the Better Buy? 09/14/2022 08:00pm • Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain platform, are the two most popular coins in the crypto landscape. With a market cap of about $380 billion, BTC, even with its 57% tumble year to date through Sept. 15, trades at around $19,700 with a typical 24-hour Now there’s an Old Bay Caramel Seasoning 09/14/2022 01:46pm • Old Bay Caramel Seasoning will be available for a limited time online. (Courtesy McCormick & Company) Old Bay is having quite the flavor fest this year, and Old Bay Caramel Seasoning is the newest Old Bay mashup. Hunt Valley, Maryland-based McCormick & Company, which makes Old Bay, sa Road closures posted for DC Half Marathon 09/14/2022 05:14am • Police have posted road closures for the D.C. Half Marathon set to take place Sunday, Sept. 18. Billed as a "hometown celebration of the District’s running community and culture," the half-marathon and relay race will take runners on a loop around the Rock Creek Parkway, Tidal Basin and East Po 10 of the Best Tech Stocks to Buy for 2022 09/13/2022 08:00pm • Here are 10 of the top tech stocks to invest in now.It's no secret that Wall Street has had a rough go of it this year, as a confluence of ugly catalysts has caused a drove of selling. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, soaring energy prices, inflation not seen in 40 years and surging interest rates m 10 Best Low-Cost Index Funds 09/13/2022 08:00pm • These are 10 of the best low-cost index funds to invest in.It's well documented that, net of fees, most actively managed funds underperform a stock market index like the S&P 500 over the long term. Thus, investors who accept that they cannot beat the market reliably can opt to match its performa Storylines to watch at Emmys: 'Ted Lasso' vs. 'Barry,' 'Succession' vs. 'Squid Game' 09/11/2022 10:22pm • The 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards will air on Monday night at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles with the live broadcast starting at 8 p.m. on NBC and on Peacock. The ceremony will be hosted by "Saturday Night Live" star Kenan Thompson. Here are some of the top storylines to follow i Fairfax Co. bus drivers surprised with sweet treats 09/11/2022 04:29pm • Friday was a “sweet” day for bus drivers in Fairfax County, Virginia as they were surprised with baked goods for their work. Before their Friday routes, FCPS Superintendent Michelle Reid, her leadership team and members of the school transportation team handed out scones and other treats 7 Best Vanguard Funds for Retirement 09/08/2022 08:00pm • These low-cost funds have solid performance histories.Whether you're fresh out of college and opening your first 401(k) account or you're approaching your retirement date, you want to ensure that your nest egg is well protected and growing. Regardless of where you are in your retirement planning, mu 8 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Now 09/07/2022 08:00pm • Wall Street recommends these Warren Buffett-held stocks.When it comes to choosing a role model, investors can't do much better than Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (ticker: BRK.A, BRK.B) CEO and Wall Street icon Warren Buffett. There are countless books, articles and interviews highlighting Buffett's value 6 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 09/06/2022 08:00pm • These stocks yield as much as 9.9% and have a lower cost to entry than investing in a rental property.Some recent retirees struggle once they stop collecting a regular paycheck, and instead start living off their investment portfolio. Unavoidable expenses coupled with day-to-day market volatility ca Labor Day forecast: Clouds and possible late-day storms 09/05/2022 10:14am • The weather will take a turn for the cloudy in the D.C. area this Labor Day. Summer's last call also runs the risk of ending in showers and storms. A cold front move into the area later in the day, and with it some showers. "Most of the day will be dry in the DMV until the late afternoon to ea Oil's still well for energy stocks 09/04/2022 07:51am • Move over, Big Tech: Oil just might be the new FAANG. Energy stocks fell last week as oil prices tumbled. But crude prices are still up almost 20% so far in 2022, making the sector one of the few bright spots in the market this year. (In fact, an oil stock with the ticker symbol of FANG, Diamondb Data Doctors: Tips for finding recently-added contacts 09/02/2022 05:31pm • Q: Help! I recently met someone very important who added themselves to my iPhone’s address book, but I can’t remember their name or find any way to see recently-added contacts. A: As sophisticated as Apple is in developing operating systems and apps, the Contacts app is a rather basic tool th Presto's College Football Picks: Maryland, Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Navy face tough tests 09/02/2022 04:37am • The college football season is here! I know that "Week Zero" (or given some of the matchups, "weak zero") kicked things off last week in such college football hotbeds like Dublin, Ireland (where another Nebraska come from ahead loss puts head coach Scott Frost squarely on the hot seat), but Labo