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Traffic incident sidelines Czech footballer Jankto 04/20/2023 09:23am • PRAGUE (AP) — Czech Republic midfielder Jakub Jankto, who recently came out as gay, is taking time off from soccer following a traffic incident. Jankto's Sparta Prague club said he was not with the team anymore and was given time to deal with his “personal situation.” Sparta declined to give m Greece: 1 migrant dead, 47 rescued after sailboat hits rocks 04/20/2023 08:22am • ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Authorities in southern Greece say one migrant has died and 47 others have been rescued after a sailboat crashed into rocks and partially sank in a remote coastal area of the Greek mainland. The coast guard said the migrants ‒ 15 men, 16 women and 16 minors ‒ were located Sustainable Travel: 6 Ways to Be an Eco-Conscious Traveler 04/19/2023 08:00pm • Finding sustainable ways to travel doesn't need to be burdensome. Sustainable travel is easier than you may think, whether you start by supporting local businesses or taking small steps to reduce your carbon footprint. One of the simplest things you can do is fly less, but there so many different wa The Dangers of PFAS 04/19/2023 08:00pm • There are some things in life that we want to last forever, but there are other things that we'd rather not have sticking with us. Toxic chemicals are one of them. PFAS are so-called "forever chemicals. They are indestructible, man-made compounds that can build up in our environment. They can be fou Answers to 15 Common Tax Questions 04/19/2023 08:00pm • This is the time of year when people's minds are filled with tax issues -- whether they're searching for free tax help they can trust, trying to squeeze out more valuable deductions, hoping to avoid penalties or audits, eagerly awaiting their refunds or wanting to make sure they aren't victims of ta How Transportation Costs Impact Inflation 04/19/2023 08:00pm • Rising costs have significantly impacted Americans in the last year. Prices of food, transportation and more have soared, bringing with them a cost-of-living crisis. The good news is, inflation rates are slowing. According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, inflation rose by 0.1% in M Essential Sources of Retirement Income 04/19/2023 08:00pm • Americans aren't as happy in retirement as they used to be, and lack of adequate income coupled with high inflation is one likely culprit. According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, retirement satisfaction was down in 2022 with many retirees worried about higher consumer prices, low savin Protein-Rich Snacks to Keep You Satisfied 04/19/2023 08:00pm • A recent report from Axios highlights the "snackification" of America, where more are forgoing meals and focusing on in-between nibbles. The COVID pandemic resulted in a sharp increase in snacking. Even now, with the crisis in the rear-view mirror and office cubicles filling up again, snack culture How to create and maintain a family budget 04/19/2023 08:30am • Your money shouldn't be a mystery, but it is to many people. In fact, 65% of Americans don't know what they spent last month, according to a 2020 survey conducted by budgeting app Mint. "People are always more optimistic about their finances than they should be," says Howard Dvorkin, a certified Filmfest DC expands beyond E Street Cinema to French Embassy, Politics & Prose, DC public schools 04/19/2023 03:57am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiAuzPRsGGY The 37th annual Filmfest DC returns this week at Landmark E Street Cinema in Penn Quarter from April 19 to 30. However, the festival is so much more than brick-and-mortar screenings, expanding with outreach around town. "The city is coming ou Activities of Daily Living for Seniors 04/18/2023 08:00pm • Independence is a precious commodity that only increases in value as you age. When you're no longer able to complete routine tasks and activities -- such as shopping for food, preparing meals or handling medications -- it can be especially jarring and put you at risk for an accident, injury or illne 7 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks With High Yields 04/18/2023 08:00pm • It's a universal truth on Wall Street that higher risk typically carries higher rewards. But for those who aren't afraid of owning stocks that are a bit more uncertain than big-name blue chips, there is the potential to unlock a significant income stream that puts the typical large-cap stocks to sha What Is a Mansion? Everything You May Want to Know 04/18/2023 08:00pm • A luxury home has long been a status symbol, meant to showcase wealth by utilizing in-demand architects and rare imported materials. It was certainly the case for the wealthiest families in Gilded Age America, prior to the turn of the 20th century, when building a mansion to use as a summer cottage Major State Tax Changes You Might Have Missed 04/18/2023 08:00pm • There's a lot of good news about state income taxes. State budgets held up much better than expected during the pandemic, and many have been passing along benefits to taxpayers. Since 2021, 27 states have enacted or implemented reductions to their individual income tax, corporate income tax or state More locally sourced fresh food making its way to those in need in Maryland 04/18/2023 03:20pm • Through federal grants from the USDA, the Maryland Department of Agriculture cut checks to the Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank totaling $6.1 million to buy food from Maryland farmers and watermen. (WTOP/Luke Lukert) The Maryland Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the