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Kimberly Palmer: How to stay safe from financial scams 07/31/2023 11:08am • One of the biggest mistakes you can make when it comes to protecting yourself from financial scams is thinking you’re too smart to be duped by one. “We’re all vulnerable — we can all fall for a scam given the right set of circumstances,” says Eva Velasquez, president and CEO of the Identit Customers want instant gratification. Workers say it’s pushing them to the brink 07/31/2023 10:55am • NEW YORK (AP) — Six straight days of 12-hour driving. Single digit paychecks. The complaints come from workers in vastly different industries: UPS delivery drivers and Hollywood actors and writers. But they point to an underlying factor driving a surge of labor unrest: The cost to workers whose jo More Trader Joe's recalls? This soup may contain bugs and falafel may have rocks, grocer says 07/31/2023 06:16am • NEW YORK (AP) — Trader Joe's is recalling a broccoli cheddar soup that may contain insects and cooked falafel that may contain rocks, about one week after the grocery chain recalled two cookie products over similar concerns. The soup recall impacts Trader Joe’s Unexpected Broccoli Cheddar Sou A growing number of companies are dropping marijuana drug testing 07/31/2023 05:55am • As more states make the move to legalize marijuana, a growing number of businesses are eliminating or drastically changing their drug testing policies. "The majority still have their drug-free workplace policies in place," said Amber Clayton, senior director of Knowledge Center Operations at the Thousands remain powerless as DC area recovers from strong summer storms 07/31/2023 12:50am • Listen live to WTOP for the latest on storm damage and outages. D.C., Maryland and Virginia are in recovery mode after severe weather walloped area trees and knocked out power for thousands across the region. Here's what you need to know. Current Outages: Power outages continue for around 8, Blach, 4 relievers lead Rockies over Athletics, 2-0; McMahon drives in both runs 07/30/2023 08:11pm • DENVER (AP) — Ty Blach tossed five strong innings, Ryan McMahon had two hits and drove in both runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Oakland Athletics 2-0 on Sunday to salvage the final game of the three-game series. Matt Koch, Brent Suter and Daniel Bard each pitched an inning before Justin Law How to Eat Healthy on a Budget 07/30/2023 08:00pm • Many people want to eat healthy foods. But when it comes down to it, the cost can be a deterrent. In fact, 18% of Americans who participated in the International Food Information Council's 2022 Food and Health Survey said they choose less-healthy options because of the price. But don't get discourag What to Know About Diversity and Inclusion at Law Firms 07/30/2023 08:00pm • While representation for women and people of color at law firms has grown, experts say the legal industry as a whole has more room for improvement when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion. In fact, women will likely soon comprise the majority of associates at law firms, according to the 202 Brandon Lowe, Josh Lowe lead Rays past Astros 8-2 07/30/2023 06:12pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Brandon Lowe hit a two-run homer and drove in three, Josh Lowe capped a four-run first with a three-run double and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Houston Astros 8-2 on Sunday. Brandon Lowe, who finished with three hits, hit his homer to right in the sixth to increase Tampa Bay’s lead No. 2 pick Stroud competes with Mills for starting QB job with Houston Texans 07/30/2023 04:10pm • HOUSTON (AP) — Quarterback C.J. Stroud, taken second overall in this year’s draft, isn’t worried that the Panthers picked No. 1 selection Bryce Young as their starter on Day 1 of training camp while the Houston Texans are making him compete for the job. “I’m happy for him, but his situatio Constitutional referendum to remove presidential term limits divides Central African Republic 07/30/2023 10:35am • BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — The Central African Republic went to the polls Sunday in a highly anticipated vote on a new constitution that would remove presidential term limits. President Faustin Archange Touadera wants to extend presidential terms from five to seven years and remove t Caicedo shines before late Vanegas goal seals Colombia's 2-1 win over Germany at Women's World Cup. 07/30/2023 10:15am • SYDNEY (AP) — Believe the hype. Linda Caicedo is for real, and so are Colombia’s chances of going far at the Women’s World Cup. As for the country's fans, who gave Sydney Football Stadium the feel of a Colombia home game on Sunday, their passionate support created a jubilant atmosphere that li Severe weather knocks down trees, shuts off power for thousands 07/29/2023 11:59pm • Listen live for the latest weather updates on the 8s on WTOP.  An afternoon of severe weather behind sweltering temperatures from a three-day heat wave has finished up, bringing down trees, damaging homes and causing power outages for thousands of customers across the D.C. region. Reports of Unapologetic Hamlin says NASCAR's point system encourages in-race urgency and aggression 07/29/2023 04:55pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Denny Hamlin is not offering any apologies for the move he made last weekend at Pocono that caused Kyle Larson to hit the wall and let Hamlin sail on to victory. Truth be told, it's what NASCAR was hoping to see more of when it established the system that divides races into th Not-so-perfect storm knocks out power in Montgomery Co. neighborhood amid heat wave 07/29/2023 03:30pm • What happens when your power goes out during a heat wave? A Montgomery County, Maryland, neighborhood is learning the hard way as they approach nearly a full day without power. When severe thunderstorms rolled through the D.C. region Friday night, Robert Bernstein was visiting his dad at an assis