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The 8 Top Alaska Cruise Lines of 2024 01/16/2024 07:00pm • A cruise vacation to Alaska is a profound adventure. The spectacular natural beauty, rugged wilderness, massive glaciers and endless opportunities for wildlife viewing make a trip to the 49th state a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many travelers. As an added bonus, cruise ships can reach remote p DC unveils social-emotional learning standards to address students' well-being 01/16/2024 06:55pm • Washington has unveiled a draft of social-emotional health standards that city leaders said will help students express and manage emotions and resolve conflicts. The Office of the State Superintendent of Education said the standards are part of the city's strategic plan, and it is aiming to have How much snow fell in the DC region during the wintry blast? 01/16/2024 06:27pm • The unofficial results are in and between 2 to 6 inches of snow blanketed the D.C. region, with some parts of Northern Virginia getting 5 inches and Montgomery and Howard counties just shy of 6 inches. One part of Northeast D.C. totaled 4.1 inches, according to National Weather Service unofficial Banks prepare to take on the Biden administration over billions of dollars in overdraft fees 01/16/2024 04:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) — The squabble over billion of dollars in overdraft fees that Americans get charged every year is intensifying. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is expected to propose rules this week that further rein in banks' ability to charge customers a fee when they overdraw their bank Matt About Town: Race for glory at a one-of-a-kind 'phygital' Hot Wheels experience in Tysons Corner 01/16/2024 11:04am • It’s a high-speed adventure that’s the first of its kind in the U.S., featuring “phygital” technology (physical plus digital) that debuted right here in the DMV. In today’s edition of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax swerves over to Northern Virginia to c Emmy Moments: 'Succession' succeeds, 'The Bear' eats it up, and a show wraps on time, thanks to Mom 01/16/2024 10:06am • So it be, so it is, as Cousin Greg would say: "Succession” had a fittingly successful sendoff at the Emmys, the addictive saga of the roiling Roy family dynasty winning best drama for a third time and five more awards, including three top acting prizes. But “Succession” was not the only show t Millennial Money: 4 strategies for using side hustles to fund retirement savings 01/16/2024 09:44am • At the start of 2022, I panicked after realizing I was in my early thirties with only about $4,000 saved for retirement. Once the panic subsided, my solution was to use side hustles to fast-track my retirement savings. Within two years, I was able to use my freelance and 9-to-5 income to grow my ret Up to 4 inches of snow measured in parts of DC area as flakes continue to fall 01/15/2024 11:46pm • Snowfall intensified Monday evening as temperatures dropped, making for slushy roads and a messy commute in the D.C. area. Here's what you need to know. After steady morning snowfall Monday, a heavier round of snow fell on the D.C. region starting at around 6 p.m. and was expected to last until a What a new president in Taiwan means for the island, China, the US and the world 01/15/2024 10:52pm • TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan's incoming president is promising more of the same. The question is what that will bring, not only for Taiwan but also for its relations with China, the United States and others with an interest in the island of 23 million people that supplies many of the advanced semi How to Prepare for a Law School Interview 01/15/2024 07:00pm • Admissions interviews are a way law schools gauge the fit of a prospective student. This means identifying some of their strengths from previous academic and social experiences, as well as understanding their future goals, career aspirations and how their presence could benefit the climate of a scho If You Found an Error in Your Student Loan Bill, Here's What to Do Next 01/15/2024 07:00pm • Federal student loan payments recently resumed after a three-year hiatus, but they're off to a rough start. Many borrowers received incorrect loan balances, and over 800,000 were delinquent on their payments due to untimely billing statements. Student loan repayments are already a source of stress f UN agency chiefs say Gaza needs more aid to arrive faster, warning of famine and disease 01/15/2024 05:38pm • RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza urgently needs more aid or its desperate population will suffer widespread famine and disease, the heads of three major U.N. agencies warned Monday, as authorities in the enclave reported that the death toll in the Israel-Hamas war had surpassed 24,000. While the U.N. Joel Embiid scores 41 points in return from knee injury. He leads 76ers past Rockets 124-115 01/15/2024 05:17pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid returned from his latest injury to score 41 points and grab 10 rebounds and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday. Embiid had his 16th straight 30-10 game. Tyrese Maxey added 27 points for the Sixers. “I think we got s Nichushkin enters the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program, will be away from Avs indefinitely 01/15/2024 04:29pm • DENVER (AP) — Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin has entered the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program and will be away from the team for an indefinite amount of time. The league and union announced Monday that Nichushkin will return to the Avalanche once he's cleared by program administra MILAN FASHION PHOTOS: Armani casts an arresting gaze on Milan runway, Zegna accumulates cashmere 01/15/2024 01:05pm • MILAN (AP) — Milan Fashion Week of menswear previews for the next cold weather season closed on Monday with Armani and Zegna, the A-to-Z of Italian men’s fashion. The relatively light calendar reflected the choice of some brands to favor coed shows during the womenswear week, scheduled for next