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German court suspends the government's ban of a far-right magazine pending an appeal ruling 08/14/2024 10:03am • BERLIN (AP) — A German federal court on Wednesday suspended a ban that the government imposed last month on a far-right magazine, ruling that it can keep publishing while judges mull its appeal in depth. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser banned Compact magazine and the company that publishes it, Comp Pepco is readying its grid, preparing for a more sustainable and equitable future 08/14/2024 08:31am • This content is sponsored by Pepco. As the realities of climate change become increasingly apparent, utility companies such as Pepco face the critical task of readying the grid to respond to new challenges. Such preparation is vital to ensure reliability, encourage sustainability and maint Wisconsin voters reject GOP-written ballot measures, US Senate race set with Hovde's primary win 08/14/2024 06:49am • MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin voters on Tuesday rejected Republican-authored ballot questions that would have limited the governor’s power to spend federal money that comes to the state for such things as disaster relief, a big win for Democrats who mobilized against them. In Wisconsin's closel Weapons detectors could come to Montgomery Co. high schools this year 08/14/2024 04:35am • From vaping, the cost of school supplies to cellphone policies, the WTOP team is studying up on hot-button topics in education across the D.C. region. Follow on air and online in our series “WTOP Goes Back to School” this August and September. Stepped up security is coming to Montgomery Cou Russia says it thwarted a Ukrainian charge to expand its incursion. Kyiv says it won't occupy land 08/13/2024 09:23pm • KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia said Tuesday that its forces checked an effort by Ukrainian troops to expand a stunning weeklong incursion into the Kursk region, as a Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Kyiv has no intention of occupying Russian territory. Russian army units, including fresh Dry Eyes: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments 08/13/2024 08:00pm • Four years ago, Carolyn Adelsten woke up feeling like something was in her eye and it wouldn't come out. She visited an eye specialist, got a diagnosis of mild dry eye disease and was told to use simple over-the-counter-eye drops to alleviate her discomfort. Two months later, she fell to the floor i 11 Cool Credit Card Perks You Haven't Heard About 08/13/2024 08:00pm • With so many credit cards on the market, card issuers are always looking for new ways to attract new customers. Besides generous welcome offers, rewards like cash back or points, and travel insurance and consumer benefits, some cards also offer unique perks to differentiate themselves from competito How to Cash In on the Cash App Settlement 08/13/2024 08:00pm • The recent settlement of a class action lawsuit could put some money in your pocket if you were or are a Cash App customer. What Happened With Cash App?Cash App and Block, its parent company, were the target of a class action lawsuit after two security breaches in 2021 and 2023. In the first breach, How to Ask For Money You're Owed From Friends and Family 08/13/2024 08:00pm • Although helping out a friend or family member in financial need can be a kind gesture and make sense at the time, problems arise when the other party doesn't fulfill their end of the bargain. It can put you both in an uncomfortable position. And it's happening a lot. A 2024 study conducted by the f Spending at small businesses rose in July as consumers spend more on general merchandise 08/13/2024 05:15pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Consumers spent more at small businesses in July, a rebound fueled by strong sales of general merchandise and health and personal care products. The Fiserv Small Business Index rose 1 point to 141 after a 4 point decline in June. The figure is derived from point-of-sale transaction Drug-related injuries involving Hispanic residents have surged by 500% in this Northern Virginia county, report says 08/13/2024 04:15pm • In the greater Prince William County area, overdose cases more than doubled among Black and brown people between 2017 and 2023, according to a new study. “The opioid overdose has traditionally been a Caucasian or white person issue but that's not what we're seeing in today's opioid crisis,” s Editorial Roundup: United States 08/13/2024 03:42pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: Aug. 7 The Washington Post on Biden's team and Guantanamo Bay The United States had an opportunity to close a chapter on a sad, decades-long saga when the government reached a plea deal with three men accused of plotting the Sept. 11, Pakistan rewards javelin champion Nadeem with $897,000 for record-breaking throw at Paris Olympics 08/13/2024 03:17pm • ISLAMABAD (AP) — Olympic javelin gold medalist Arshad Nadeem received a total of 250 million rupees ($897,000) on Tuesday as Pakistan continued to celebrate his record-breaking throw at the Paris Games. Pakistan's prime minister, Shehbaz Sharif, announced 150 million rupees ($538,000) for Nadeem a Maryland company to auction off Jeffrey Epstein’s 'black book' 08/13/2024 02:10pm • Elkton, Maryland-based Alexander Historical Auctions, known for auctioning historic letters and documents, will put a personal address and telephone book of the late Jeffrey Epstein up for bids. The auction will be held Friday. Alexander Historical Auctions calls it “one of the most provocative Ford, Mazda warn owners to stop driving older vehicles with dangerous Takata air bag inflators 08/13/2024 12:28pm • DETROIT (AP) — Ford and Mazda are warning the owners of more than 475,000 older vehicles in the U.S. not to drive them because they have dangerous Takata air bag inflators that have not been replaced. The warning issued Tuesday covers more than 374,000 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles from the 2