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How parents can check in with college students home for the holidays 11/18/2022 05:51pm • Thanksgiving might be a good time for parents to do a wellness check with their children who are home from college; and a D.C. therapist has tips to help that go smoothly. Three out of five of the nation's college students meet the criteria for at least one mental health problem, according to Flying with food for the holidays? TSA has tips 11/18/2022 02:14pm • If you can spill, spray, pump or pour it, and it's more than 3.4 ounces, it should go in a checked bag; people who frequently fly know that golden rule. But the Transportation Security Administration reminded people that rule applies to Thanksgiving dishes, too. More Travel News How new robotic technology is changing lung cancer outcomes 11/18/2022 09:00am • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center.  Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and it kills 1.7 million people each year. Early detection of lung cancer is crucial to improve survival rates, and a new revolutionary robotic tool is helping doctors i Bethesda entrepreneur seeks office, happy hour, WFH sweet spot with dress collar polos 11/18/2022 08:26am • When he lived in New York, Justin Baer hated wearing dress shirts under a sweater. "It's like the go-to look for every single guy that works in an office," said Baer. "I just found it uncomfortable, I got hot with the long sleeves, and the sleeves with the sweater were always getting bunched up." Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 and Beltway stops, Red Line shutdown 11/18/2022 05:48am • It'll prove a chilly weekend for many in the D.C. region, but most roadwork should still go ahead as scheduled. The planned changes include stops for the 66 Transformation Project on both directions of Interstate 66 and the Capital Beltway. There are changes in the 495 Next Project and the Purple Prince George's County Sheriff Melvin High dies 11/17/2022 10:51pm • Prince George's County, Maryland, Sheriff Melvin High has died. He was 78. High was feeling ill and checked into Washington Hospital Center and died earlier Thursday, Col. Darrin C. Palmer said during a news conference. Prince George's County Sheriff Melvin C. High (Courtesy Prince George How to Earn Elite Status With Airline Credit Cards 11/17/2022 07:00pm • Earning elite status with your favorite airline offers valuable benefits whenever you fly. However, most people don't travel enough to meet those requirements. One of the easier ways to achieve elite status without traveling is to have the right credit card. Here's how to do it. How to Earn Airline How to Take 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals 11/17/2022 07:00pm • If you're short on funds and looking for resources to get through an emergency situation, you may have considered taking money out of your 401(k) plan. There are several specific circumstances when current employees can take 401(k) withdrawals to cover sudden costs. Retirement accounts are typically From Fat to Fit: Tips for How to Lose Fat Fast 11/17/2022 07:00pm • You're not alone if your skinny jeans have gotten too tight.Most Americans are looking to lose fat, some more quickly than others. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 73% of American adults are considered overweight or obese.The CDC uses body mass index, or B How to Adjust Your Tax Withholding 11/17/2022 07:00pm • You may not have thought much about the forms you filled out on your first few days in a new job. But you likely filled out a W-4 form, which helps to determine how much of your income your employer will withhold, or keep from your paycheck for federal taxes. Having too much tax withheld can mean sm Gaithersburg condo blast: Body found among rubble; police investigating possible 'criminal act' 11/17/2022 06:58pm • A day after an explosion and fire tore through the Potomac Oaks Condominium building in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Wednesday morning, officials have recovered a body from the rubble. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service and Montgomery County police held a news conference Thursday afternoon and Virginia ABC announces store hours for Christmas Eve, New Year's 11/17/2022 11:03am • The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority announced that its stores will be closed on Christmas, but will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. On Dec. 24, all stores will close at 5 p.m. and stay closed on Dec. 25. On Dec. 26, stores will resume their regular hours. Mo New, politically-connected company recommended for lucrative Md. airport deal 11/17/2022 07:31am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. The Maryland Aviation Administration has recommended that a new, politically-connected company be awarded a lucrative, 20-year contract to r 6 Ways International Students Can Spend the U.S. Holidays 11/16/2022 07:00pm • American holidays bring with them festive lights, lots of food and celebration. But for international students, U.S. holidays can sometimes be a tough and lonely time. Planning ahead can help. "The American holiday that has surprised me the most is Thanksgiving. I can say that it was one of my first How Advisors Can Help Clients Invest an Inheritance 11/16/2022 07:00pm • A large inheritance isn't the most common occurrence, with only 21% of Americans receiving one, but 21% of the U.S. population is still nearly 70 million people, and you'll want to be fully prepared if one of these people happens to be your client. Here are the best practices financial advisors can