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'Comfort Closets' come to 27 Prince George���s County schools 09/01/2022 02:06pm • For decades, teachers and other staff members at schools around the country have dipped into their own pockets to help families who needed a boost. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated that, to the point that schools started giving meals out not just during school, but sometimes after and e 13 current Prince George���s Co. officers and 1 retired officer accused of double-dipping 08/26/2022 06:32pm • Thirteen Prince George���s County, Maryland, police officers and a recently retired officer were indicted Thursday on charges of theft and misconduct in office. The Prince George���s County Police Department said in a statement Thursday that the officers have been accused of working for a private 'Trying' stars Rafe Spall, Esther Smith dish on hilariously heartwarming Season 3 08/24/2022 03:02am • Hear our full conversation on my podcast ���Beyond the Fame.��� "Trying" may be the most hilariously heartwarming show currently streaming on television. WTOP spoke with stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith about Season 3 now on Apple TV+. "The mark of a great season of a TV show that' Data Doctors: Do smartphone cases cause overheating? 08/19/2022 05:43am • Q: My smartphone seems to run hot all the time, so is it true that a case can cause overheating? A: Our smartphones have become a vital device in our lives and protecting these expensive little computers with a case has become an instinctive approach, but it may not be totally necessary. Apple 7 Best Dividend ETFs to Buy Now 08/18/2022 08:00pm • A reliable income stream can offer a hedge against market declines.The stock market seems to be on the upswing in the short term, as least when compared to its June lows. However, the major stock market indexes, like the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100 or Dow Jones Industrial Average, are still down signifi One of the world's largest moths has been found for the first time in the U.S. 08/18/2022 02:10pm • ▶ Watch Video: Lab-raised bugs used to combat invasive species A large moth with a 10-inch wingspan has been spotted in Washington ��� and entomologists aren't sure how it got there. The atlas moth is one of the largest moths in the world and it's also illegal to keep them in the U.S., D.C. entrepreneur creates STEAM game for girls, finds a home at Halcyon 08/18/2022 01:10pm • About the business: Royelles Gaming for Girls is the company behind Royelles, a learning-based virtual reality game that empowers young girls and nonbinary individuals to develop their skills in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) industries and leadership. The game utilizes arti 10 of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2022 08/17/2022 08:00pm • These are 10 of the top stocks to invest in for 2022.It's been a rough year for stocks. Through Aug. 17, the S&P 500 is down 10.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is 6.5% lower and the tech-heavy Nasdaq is down 17.3%, all despite a recent rally. While a handful of factors are behind the length 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Illinois 08/16/2022 08:00pm • Illinois prides itself on embracing visitors with a warm welcome, which you can experience at one of its many bed-and-breakfasts on your next couples retreat. Look beyond the large chains to find boutique hotels, mom-and-pop shops and locally owned restaurants for a truly romantic getaway to small-t WTOP TOP 10: 2022 Best Bakery 08/16/2022 01:00am • WTOP readers and listeners nominated a number of local businesses in D.C., Maryland and Virginia that serve baked goods. Out of hundreds of restaurants and eateries, Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe was voted the favorite. Here are the TOP 10 finalists. Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe - 2150 N. Culpeper St 10 Stocks Warren Buffett Just Bought and Sold 08/15/2022 08:00pm • The Oracle of Omaha was making moves in the second quarter.What stocks has Warren Buffett bought and sold lately? Each quarter, all fund managers with at least $100 million in assets must publicly disclose their stock holdings to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission via Form 13F, giving inves How to Talk to Tweens About Being Responsible on Social Media 08/14/2022 08:00pm • Social media users are getting younger. As screen time increased during the pandemic, so did social media use, especially among tweens, according to the latest report by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit research and advocacy group. Although most social media apps are intended for those 13 or older, n Artists have changed lyrics before, but Beyonc��'s and Lizzo's revisions are part of new era 08/13/2022 11:16am • Some of the stars behind summer's hottest new music found themselves in hot water when listeners and disability advocates spoke out against a lyric viewed as an ableist slur. Backlash came quickly, and the artists were just as quick to respond. Lizzo took to Instagram to announce she had edited t How to navigate conversations with your auto mechanic 08/13/2022 07:19am • Whether you are afraid of being ripped off or just feel out of your depth in conversations with auto mechanics, taking your car in for maintenance can be stressful. Jessica Chou knows that stress -- and how it can be compounded by gender stereotypes around car knowledge. When she was younger, she The 10 Biggest Tech Companies in the World 08/11/2022 08:00pm • These massive tech companies have been top market performers in recent decades.Over the past few decades, technology has been integrated deeper into every corner of the economy. Technology stocks have been some of the market's best long-term performers, and the technology sector's total weighting in