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Boeing asks airlines to inspect 737 Max jets for potential loose bolt 12/29/2023 12:00pm • Boeing is asking airlines to inspect its 737 Max jets for a potential loose bolt in the rudder control system, the airplane maker and Federal Aviation Administration confirmed this week. The FAA said it would be “closely monitoring” the targeted inspections. The agency said Thursday that Boeing Column: The Newby Awards sends out an invitation to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce 12/29/2023 09:31am • In a year when “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated the Oscars, Taylor Swift took that theme to a whole new level before 2023 was done. We're not even talking about the mammoth tour or the blockbuster movie or the overwrought fan base. This was The Year of Traylor. When Swift h SmileDirectClub is shutting down. Where does that leave its customers? 12/29/2023 09:20am • NEW YORK (AP) — Just months after filing for bankruptcy, SmileDirectClub announced it was shutting down its global operations and halting its teeth-aligner treatments. That leaves existing SmileDirectClub customers with a lot of questions and few available answers. The company is offering no more How to find the best DC area fitness centers in 2024 12/29/2023 04:50am • Staying fit and healthy may be at the top of your list in 2024, but before you dish out the dollars for a gym membership, make sure it's what you want and not a waste of money. "A lot of consumers continue to join fitness clubs," said Kevin Brasler, executive editor of the Washington Consumers' C Top 10 most popular videos on WTOP in 2023 12/29/2023 04:27am • In 2023, everyone could get their 15 minutes of fame — whether they wanted it or not. Only in the case of viral videos on WTOP's social media platforms, those 15 minutes last roughly 90 seconds or so. To cap off the year, we compiled a list of our 10 most-played videos on Instagram, from fun an WTOP's Jason Fraley ranks the best movies of 2023 12/29/2023 03:43am • It's hard to believe that it's been almost a year since "Everything Everywhere All at Once" dominated last award season, but the ensuing year turned out to be an incredible time for the movies. Blockbuster audiences enjoyed "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," "Gu Huge surf pounds West Coast and Hawaii, flooding some low-lying areas 12/28/2023 07:59pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Powerful surf rolled onto beaches on the West Coast and Hawaii on Thursday as a big swell generated by the stormy Pacific Ocean pushed toward shorelines, causing localized flooding. Forecasters urged people to stay off rocks and jetties, and to not turn their backs to the ocean Is AI Affecting College Admissions? 12/28/2023 07:00pm • As artificial intelligence has become increasingly prevalent, so have discussions about its place in higher education. A growing number of college professors say they're embracing tools like ChatGPT in their classrooms, and many admissions offices are incorporating some form of AI in the decision-ma Personal Loan Statistics and Trends to Watch in 2024 12/28/2023 07:00pm • Consumers are increasingly turning to unsecured personal loans to achieve their financial goals, whether they want to knock out home improvement projects, consolidate high-interest credit card debt or simply pay for an unexpected car repair. Personal loan balances have ballooned -- both at the indiv How to Navigate Student Loan Repayment in 2024 12/28/2023 07:00pm • After three years of COVID-19 forbearance expired in October 2023, transitioning millions of Americans back into student loan repayment has been a logistical nightmare. More than 14 million borrowers had their loans transferred to a new servicer during the pandemic payment pause, according to the Co How to Eat Organic on a Budget 12/28/2023 07:00pm • Total organic sales (food and nonfood products) in the U.S. hit a record high of $67.6 billion in 2022, according to the 2023 Organic Industry Survey. The Organic Trade Association, which published the survey, says certified organic products now make up 6% of total food sales in the country. Eating Dan Campbell brings rolling Lions home to Texas, seeking end to Cowboys' 15-game home winning streak 12/28/2023 03:51pm • ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The circumstances are quite a bit better for Detroit coach Dan Campbell since the previous time the Lions visited his home state. The Texas native has led the Lions to their first division title in 30 years, and the NFC North champs aren't out of the running for the top see Why buying gift cards may be 'perilous,' and how can you protect yourself 12/28/2023 02:49pm • Scammers are at it again — this time, they're targeting gift cards. Police say gift cards are being stolen from area stores. The scammer will copy the numbers and security codes, then reseal the gift cards and place them back on the shelves. When anyone then loads money onto that gift card, Bulgaria and Romania overcome Austria's objections and get partial approval to join Schengen Area 12/28/2023 02:11pm • SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria and Romania have received permission to join Europe’s passport- and visa-free Schengen Area, starting in March, the governments of the two countries said. The move initially will apply only to travelers arriving by air and sea, while Austria has committed to cont 2 men arrested in Fairfax Co. for 'fraud ring' involving altered gift cards 12/28/2023 01:14pm • Two men were arrested and charged for altering gift cards at two Target stores in Virginia as part of a "complex fraud ring," according to Fairfax County police. Police were contacted by the Target store in the Springfield Town Center about two men who they believed were altering gift cards in th