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Need a restaurant week fix? Vienna is the place to go 03/04/2024 06:03am • Foodies who are craving a good deal might want to check out restaurant week in Vienna, Virginia, where dozens of businesses are now offering discounts. It runs through Sunday, March 10. This is the third year for Vienna Restaurant Week, sponsored by the Town of Vienna Economic Development Depa With up to 300 deaths annually, a ladder safety expert shares advice for optimal use 03/04/2024 04:49am • "It's a ladder. You set it up and climb it. What's difficult about that?" That's the question posed by Mike Van Bree, a safety expert with the American Ladder Institute, adding that he has the answer. "People look at the instructions and think they already know what they need to do," Van Bree 5 key issues at stake in the upcoming 2024 Mexican elections 03/04/2024 12:15am • MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is almost certainly about to get its first woman president. Ruling-party candidate Claudia Sheinbaum leads in polls on the race leading to the June 2 vote. The second-place candidate is also a woman. A man running for a small third party essentially has no chance of winn Third baseman Matt Chapman and San Francisco Giants finalize their $54 million, 3-year contract 03/03/2024 10:13pm • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco manager Bob Melvin built the bulk of his sterling managerial reputation while leading the Oakland Athletics for 11 seasons from 2011 to 2021. Now the Giants have added one of Melvin's former A's stars who made those teams good. Third baseman Matt Chapman and Haiti declares a curfew as it tries to restore order after weekend jailbreak, explosion of violence 03/03/2024 10:06pm • PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti's government declared a state of emergency and nighttime curfew late Sunday in a bid to regain control of the streets after an explosion of violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm the country's two biggest prisons. The 72-hour state of emergency w What Is the SilverSneakers Program? 03/03/2024 07:00pm • If you're participating in a Medicare plan, you may be eligible to join a SilverSneakers program. Members get free access to fitness classes and online videos that guide you through workouts. You might take advantage of these to stay active, meet people and maintain a healthy lifestyle. To better un Portfolio Management: Meaning, Types, Examples 03/03/2024 07:00pm • Investing your money in stocks, bonds and other assets can grow your wealth much quicker than leaving it in your bank account. In fact, many savings rates do not keep up with the rate of inflation, and that eats away at your purchasing power. While the benefits of building a portfolio are easy to un How to Maintain Weight Loss After Keto 03/03/2024 07:00pm • Over the past decade or so, the ketogenic diet has been a hot topic for dieters around the country. For those wanting to lose weight quickly, going keto has become a potentially useful tool, thanks to a process called ketosis. What Is Ketosis?Ketosis is a metabolic state that occurs when the body us What to Do If Your Pipes Freeze 03/03/2024 07:00pm • Frozen pipes are a big and potentially expensive problem for homeowners. If not addressed, they can burst and cause costly damage to your home. According to data from the Insurance Information Institute, water damage and freezing accounted for 23.5% of homeowners insurance claims in 2021. Each year, 16 Best Apps for Buying and Selling Used Stuff 03/03/2024 07:00pm • If you're trying to clear out your closet or scrounge up some extra cash, you might consider selling used stuff to bring in additional income. From old gift cards to your wedding dress, there are marketplaces designed to sell all kinds of items. "When it comes to buying and selling pre-owned items, Best Heart-Healthy Foods 03/03/2024 07:00pm • Preventing heart disease through dietIf you knew you could have stopped that balsamic vinegar from splattering on your favorite white shirt, would you have done something to prevent it from happening? Or if you knew you were going to drive into a pothole, causing your tire to go flat, would you have Congressional leaders come out with 6 spending bills in a drive to avoid a partial shutdown 03/03/2024 06:28pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders on Sunday came out with a package of six bills setting full-year spending levels for some federal agencies, a step forward in a long overdue funding process beset by sharp political divisions between the two parties as well as infighting among House Republic Man City's 3-1 win against Man United provides reality check for Jim Ratcliffe 03/03/2024 05:17pm • MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Good luck trying to knock Manchester City off its perch. With new investment and renewed hope, Manchester United fans have been encouraged to believe the good times will return. That great revival felt as far away as ever after a humbling 3-1 loss to City in the Premier Trader Joe's chicken soup dumplings recalled for possibly containing permanent marker plastic 03/03/2024 05:11pm • NEW YORK (AP) — More than 61,000 pounds of steamed chicken soup dumplings sold at Trader Joe's are being recalled for possibly containing hard plastic, U.S. regulators announced Saturday. The Agriculture Department's Food Safety and Inspection Service noted that the now-recalled dumplings, whic Family ties link a small group of NFL combine invitees to famous football fathers 03/03/2024 10:38am • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Alt had the perfect role model. He grew up in Minnesota, became a big-time recruit and joined a major college football program. He made the same seamless transition from tight end to dominant left tackle. And now, he could be eight weeks away from becoming a first-round pic