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One Tech Tip: Use a roaming eSIM on your summer travels to avoid cellphone data fees 06/13/2024 09:49am • LONDON (AP) — For summer trips overseas, a smartphone is essential for most people. How else will you check Google Maps to find your Airbnb, post an Instagram video from the Eiffel Tower, or WhatsApp friends and family back home? Of course, if you're using apps that gobble up data while traveling Italy's G7 venue is a faux medieval luxury resort far from public view 06/13/2024 08:44am • BORGO EGNAZIA, Italy (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven rich democracies are meeting in a faux medieval town constructed as a luxury resort on the heel of Italy’s boot. Borgo Egnazia, nestled amid olive groves and prickly pear cacti in the southern Puglia region, has reportedly hosted Madonna From 5-time Olympian to new classes, U.S. sailing team looking for a comeback at Paris Games 06/13/2024 06:00am • MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. sailors going to the Paris Olympics are looking for a comeback in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Marseille — perhaps none more than veteran Stu McNay, returning for his fifth Olympics but competing in a new mixed-gender category. The Rhode Island sailor made his Oly Things to do in the DC area: Museum of Graffiti, Columbia Heights Day … and more! 06/13/2024 05:55am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. This weekend, a space that appears to be a shoe store will open up, but no Matt About Town: This obscure DC monument honoring one of America's greatest generals has a bizarre (and slightly risqué) back story 06/13/2024 05:17am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;width:300px !important;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}.in-article-vertical-video connatix_video_caption {width: 300px !important;}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 1 Pinehurst stands apart as a US Open test because of the greens 06/12/2024 10:10pm • PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Pebble Beach has the Pacific Ocean. Oakmont is the brute with its church pew bunkers. Pinehurst No. 2 has the cereal bowls turned upside down. The greens at Pinehurst No. 2 are the signature of this Donald Ross course that hosts the 124th U.S. Open starting on Thursday. They Arizona lawmakers agree to let voters decide on retention rules for state Supreme Court justices 06/12/2024 09:14pm • PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona lawmakers voted Wednesday to send an initiative to the November ballot that would protect two state Supreme Court justices targeted for removal from the bench over their support for a near-total abortion ban dating back to the Civil War. Both chambers of the Legislature agr Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo cleared after scans and could rejoin rotation next week 06/12/2024 08:21pm • SEATTLE (AP) — Bryan Woo could rejoin the Seattle Mariners' rotation sometime next week after an MRI on his right arm came back clean, general manager Justin Hollander said Wednesday. Woo was scratched ahead of his scheduled start on Tuesday due to discomfort in his right forearm. Woo did not thro Does Medicare Cover Botox? 06/12/2024 08:00pm • Botox first became a household name for its ability to turn back the clock on facial aging. However, if you are considering Botox for cosmetic reasons and expecting Medicare coverage, you'll be disappointed. Medicare only covers Botox if your doctor considers it to be medically necessary treatment f Do You Need a Business Bank Account? 06/12/2024 08:00pm • If you operate a business, you likely need a business bank account. Experts highly recommend opening one to draw a line between your business and personal finances. But before you open a business bank account, make sure you understand how they work and what features would benefit your situation best How to Have a Cheaper Summer Vacation With Credit Card Rewards 06/12/2024 08:00pm • With summer underway, now is the time to unplug. But with airline and hotel prices ever rising, it can be hard to vacation on a budget. That's where credit card rewards come in. Using points and/or miles to lower the overall cost of your vacation is the driving force behind travel cards' popularity. How Much Does a Septic Tank or Septic System Cost in 2024? 06/12/2024 08:00pm • Buying or replacing a septic tank is a financial problem that for many homeowners can kind of stink, in more ways than one. From start to finish, installing a septic system requires detailed planning, the expertise of a professional and at least a few thousand dollars to get the job done right. "Bef How Often Should You Get a Full Eye Exam? 06/12/2024 08:00pm • About half of vision loss and blindness can be prevented through early diagnosis and timely treatment, according to the National Eye Institute. And the most effective way to detect problems early is with a full eye exam. Recently, the American Optometric Association updated their guidance for how of Washington Capitals reach an agreement to buy CapFriendly site with NHL salary information 06/12/2024 06:38pm • The Washington Capitals reached a deal to buy CapFriendly, a popular site that has long been a source of NHL salary information and will soon no longer be available to other teams or fans. General manager Brian MacLellan confirmed the agreement in a statement Wednesday. The site will continue to What happened to the likes? X is now hiding which posts you like from other users 06/12/2024 05:35pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Social media platform X is now hiding your likes. In an update posted on the platform formerly known as Twitter earlier this week, X's engineering team said it would be “making Likes private for everyone to better protect your privacy." That means that users will still be able to