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Free blue checks are back for some accounts on Elon Musk's X. Not everyone is happy about it 04/04/2024 11:18am • NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk's X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has begun restoring complimentary blue checks for some of its users, the latest unexpected shift to cause a lot of confusion on the platform. For years, Twitter’s blue checks mirrored verification badges that are common on s One Tech Tip: How to use apps to track and photograph the total solar eclipse 04/04/2024 10:30am • Monday's total solar eclipse might become one of the most filmed and photographed events of the year. As the moon passes in front of the sun, plunging a swath of North America into a few minutes of darkness, throngs will take pictures or videos of the moment. But powerful solar rays and drastic chan Should you itemize or take a standard deduction on your tax return? Here's what to know 04/04/2024 09:56am • NEW YORK (AP) — When tackling your taxes, it can sometimes be hard to figure out whether to opt for a standard deduction or itemize. According to tax pros, itemizing generally only makes sense if your itemized deductions, taken together, add up to more than the current standard deduction of $13,85 Things to do in the DC area: Capital Art Book Fair, AdMo Art Walk … and more! 04/04/2024 08:02am • 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. The 2023 Capital Art Book Fair. (Photo courtesy of East City Art) Over What is next for billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's giving? 04/04/2024 08:02am • Much about billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s giving remains a mystery, but those receiving grants from her recent open call for nonprofits do offer some insights, experts say. Scott's grants, announced in March, largely fall in line with her usual themes — with equity and justice, ed Patient fans wait out 5-hour rain delay for Royals vs. Orioles 04/04/2024 07:40am • BALTIMORE (AP) — Fans who showed up for a Wednesday afternoon baseball game at Camden Yards ended up waiting until early evening before the first pitch was finally thrown. There are rain delays, and then there are rain deeeeeelaaaaays that last about as long as a doubleheader. The Baltimore Cruise ship stuck in Spain will resume sailing after Bolivian passengers with visa problems removed 04/04/2024 06:18am • MADRID (AP) — A cruise ship stuck in the northeastern Spanish port of Barcelona will be able to resume its route after a group of Bolivian passengers with visa problems were taken off the vessel on Thursday, authorities said. The Spanish government said in a statement it had reached an agreement w Matt About Town: Meet the CEO of Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic, and learn about the inspiring story of how she got involved 04/04/2024 05:22am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 10px;padding: 20px 10px;background: #D30000;text-align: center;font-weight: bold;color: #fff;border-r Banchero's 32 points lifts Magic over Pelicans, Zion Williamson injures his finger 04/04/2024 12:32am • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The physical, swarming play of Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic so frustrated New Orleans that three Pelicans players were ejected in the game's final seconds. “I've never seen that before,” Banchero said, referring to the back-to-back-to-back ejections of Herb Jones, Tr Shelton advances to quarterfinals with win over Bergs in U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship 04/04/2024 12:22am • HOUSTON (AP) — Top-seeded Ben Shelton advanced to his first clay court quarterfinal on the ATP tour with a win over Zizou Bergs on Wednesday night in the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship. Shelton won 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 to advance to face fellow American Brandon Nakashima. “Just really happy to ge Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic 04/04/2024 12:01am • CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Tucked away inside the teachers lounge at a New Hampshire elementary school, Amber Warner was having her teeth checked out for the first time. The 5-year-old sat back on what looked like a beach chair and wore a pair of dark sunglasses as certified public health dental hygieni Joey Gallo goes from 0-for-12 to 3 hits, including a homer, and the Nationals beat the Pirates 5-3 04/03/2024 11:00pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Joey Gallo emphatically ended an 0-for-12 season-opening drought with an upper-deck homer that traveled 447 feet and two other hits, and the Washington Nationals beat the Pirates 5-3 on Wednesday night, Pittsburgh's first loss of 2024. “Just feels good to help the team win, fee One year after a Bronx bummer, the New York Yankees are relishing a 6-1 start 04/03/2024 09:09pm • PHOENIX (AP) — One year after a rare mediocre season tested patience in the Bronx, the New York Yankees are relishing a fast start. The scariest part for opponents? A slugger-filled lineup that includes Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Anthony Rizzo and Alex Verdugo isn't even that hot. Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes and so well prepared to withstand them? 04/03/2024 08:50pm • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan was struck Wednesday by its most powerful earthquake in a quarter of a century. At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured, buildings and highways damaged and dozens of workers at quarries stranded. Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their to Cruise ship carrying 1,500 passengers stuck in Spain port due to Bolivian passengers' visa problems 04/03/2024 08:16pm • BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A cruise ship reportedly carrying 1,500 passengers was stuck Wednesday in the Spanish northeastern port of Barcelona due to the visa problems of a group of Bolivian passengers who were due to disembark there, officials said. Authorities say 69 Bolivians were not being allo