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Data Doctors: Hard drive maintenance tips everyone should know Data Doctors: Hard drive maintenance tips everyone should know 08/25/2023 08:17pm • Q: What should I be doing to monitor my hard drive? A: Of all the components that make up your computer, the hard drive should be considered the most important to maintain and monitor because it stores your valuable data. Recognizing signs that it may be faltering can help you avoid a catastro 60 years after the March on Washington, MLK's speech rings true for students 60 years after the March on Washington, MLK's speech rings true for students 08/25/2023 05:17am • Nearly 60 years after the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, a Howard University professor said his students still find the address relevant — once they read the entire speech. Marcus Board Jr., associate professor of How buying secondhand or used items can help save the environment How buying secondhand or used items can help save the environment 08/23/2023 06:30pm • Whether you're looking for back to school clothes for the kids, electronics or even some appliances, buying used items may be the way to go. "If you buy something that's used, it means a company doesn't need to manufacture something new for you and ship it out. And also, it keeps that used item o Review: After heavenly Season 1, 'Good Omens' Season 2 is crowded as hell on Amazon Prime 08/22/2023 03:04pm • In 2019, in the pre-pandemic "Before Times," Season 1 of "Good Omens" was refreshingly original with Michael Sheen ("The Queen") as cheery angel Aziraphale and David Tennant ("Doctor Who") as devious demon Crowley. Four years later, viewers have probably forgotten everything that happened, so Marine Corps Marathon 2023 runners: Share your stories with WTOP Marine Corps Marathon 2023 runners: Share your stories with WTOP 08/22/2023 11:38am • Over 30,000 runners from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and 63 countries are now registered to run the 48th Marine Corps Marathon (MCM) on October 29 in Arlington, Virginia, and our nation's capital. WTOP wants to know why you're planning to run and what is motivating you to Need to leave kids home alone as the school year gets underway? Here are some tips Need to leave kids home alone as the school year gets underway? Here are some tips 08/21/2023 10:10am • As the school year begins for some students in Northern Virginia, some parents may be considering leaving their child home alone before or after school for the first time. In Virginia, there are no specific rules about how old a child should be when they're left alone. But Twana Johnson, Program Data Doctors: Why your smartphone seems to lose juice so quickly Data Doctors: Why your smartphone seems to lose juice so quickly 08/18/2023 08:38pm • Q: Why do I have occasional days where my iPhone battery is suddenly low on power by midday when I’m not doing anything unusual? A: The single biggest issue for every smartphone user is battery life, and no matter what type of device you have, it’s going to diminish over time. How Old Is It? Maryland reports malaria case in DC region not tied to travel — first in over 40 years Maryland reports malaria case in DC region not tied to travel — first in over 40 years 08/18/2023 04:06pm • Maryland health officials have reported a case of locally acquired malaria in a resident who lives in the D.C. area, who was hospitalized with the mosquito-borne illness and is now recovering. The person did not recently travel outside the U.S. or to another state reporting any locally acquired m Two Virginia school districts release lists of 'sexually explicit' library books Two Virginia school districts release lists of 'sexually explicit' library books 08/18/2023 10:28am • Responding to a controversial new state law, two Virginia area school systems have released lists of books containing "sexually explicit" material as defined by state law. The book lists are required so that parents can look at the lists and opt their kids out from reading the books or even check Women's World Cup Final watch parties in DC where you can grab an early brew Women's World Cup Final watch parties in DC where you can grab an early brew 08/18/2023 06:23am • Some bars and breweries in the District are opening their doors extra, extra early on Sunday to watch Spain and England face off in the final match of the Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia. This year's tournament will crown a first-time winner and become the second nation to have its men's a Black chefs chop it up at Family Reunion food festival in Middleburg Black chefs chop it up at Family Reunion food festival in Middleburg 08/18/2023 05:06am • It's time for local foodies to verbally "chop it up" as acclaimed chefs literally chop it up in the kitchen. On Thursday, staffers sliced onions, shucked corn, cooked shrimp and even sang behind the scenes at the third annual Family Reunion, a four-day food festival at the Salamander Reso Ready for an even larger go-go celebration? Chuck Brown Day festival moves to new location Ready for an even larger go-go celebration? Chuck Brown Day festival moves to new location 08/17/2023 12:10pm • It’s that time of year when go-go music takes over the District for Chuck Brown Day, and this year the nation’s largest go-go celebration is expected to have such a large turnout on Aug. 19 that organizers have moved the event to Fort Dupont Park. “We’re just truly excited about it,” sa Highway robbery: Watch out for auto maintenance cost and repairs Highway robbery: Watch out for auto maintenance cost and repairs 08/16/2023 06:40pm • If your summer travels take you on the highway, pay attention to vehicle and maintenance repairs because it could cost you a pretty penny. "I think a lot of shops know that many drivers don't know what their car needs during these maintenance sessions," said Kevin Brasler, executive editor of Con Howard U. ramps up security after random mob attack on students Howard U. ramps up security after random mob attack on students 08/16/2023 12:07am • Security is being ratcheted up on the D.C. campus of Howard University, after several students were randomly and viciously attacked this weekend by a group of teenagers, known to police for their troublemaking. Videos posted on social media this weekend showed the melee, in which Howard students Eye doctors say August is time to get kids' eyes checked Eye doctors say August is time to get kids' eyes checked 08/14/2023 10:48pm • School bells will soon be ringing and that's why August has been named National Children's Vision and Learning Month. Ophthalmologists want parents to consider the health of their children's eyes as kids get ready to return to class. "Our kids are going back to school and good vision is so key wi
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