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Where have the unicorns gone? The IPO window has slammed shut 08/21/2022 07:37am • Unicorns, the nickname for multi-billion dollar startups looking to go public, are starting to become an endangered species on Wall Street. (Of course, unicorns are also fictitious beasts. But you catch our drift.) The market for initial public offerings, as well as for SPACs -- companies debutin Crypto has been touted as key to building Black wealth, but critics are skeptical 08/20/2022 04:04am • Samson Williams was working in the mortgage lending industry in 2014 when a colleague convinced him to invest in cryptocurrency. At the time, Williams didn't know much about cryptocurrency but decided to invest a little more than $200 to see where it would get him. "No one knew what it was," W 'Clearly a breach of trust': Fairfax Co. superintendent after firing of convicted counselor 08/19/2022 06:04pm • A day after announcing that a counselor had been fired after the discovery that he had been convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, the head of Virginia's largest school system wants families to know that all staff have had reference and background checks ahead of the start of the school Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 has multiple stops and changes; I-495 closures, 2 Metro shutdowns 08/19/2022 04:48am • This weekend, there are planned stops and an extended lane closure along Interstate 66. The 495 Next Project also has stops and detours. There is more paving in Maryland, events in the District, and Metro adds a Yellow Line shutdown to the mix. Roadwork Virginia There will be an extended lane clo How Lifestyle Changes Might Reduce Epileptic Seizures 08/18/2022 08:00pm • For people experiencing epilepsy, lifestyle changes may be the key to improving seizure control. While more research needs to be done, early evidence suggests that some lifestyle modifications and stress-reducing techniques may be helpful for epilepsy when practiced in combination with taking anti-s 10 Best Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy Now 08/17/2022 08:00pm • The cybersecurity industry is booming.The economy has undergone a major shift since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Economic shutdowns accelerated long-term trends toward the digitization of businesses and the transition from in-office work to hybrid and remote work. The new hybrid workspace and an inc How to Look Up the History of Your House 08/17/2022 08:00pm • The anxiety of buying a new home can form in any number of ways, and you might find yourself questioning the property you've chosen: Is the backyard really that small? Is the soil contaminated from the nasty-looking stream nearby? Did someone die in the house recently? Your questions could take on a How to Help Your Child Transition to a New School 08/17/2022 08:00pm • All children face big transitions in their school years, particularly as they move from preschool to kindergarten, elementary to middle school and middle to high school. But it's also quite common for students to change schools at other times, as families relocate or parents take advantage of option DC man arrested after vandalism at Catholic school 08/17/2022 05:00pm • A D.C. man has been arrested in connection with two incidents of vandalism at a Catholic school in Northeast D.C. that police say they are investigating as a potential hate crime. Demitrius Hansford, 32, was arrested Tuesday and has been charged with burglary, theft and destruction of property, D Now you can eat better — and cheaper — on Amtrak 08/17/2022 12:02pm • Among the new Cafe Car offerings on Amtrak: a vegan Asian noodle bowl. (Courtesy Amtrak/Edwin Remsberg) Amtrak introduced new Cafe Car menus this week with more items and, in some cases, lower prices. In response to customer feedback, Amtrak said its Cafe Cars now offer more high-quality and Man arrested for shooting death of Uber driver in Temple Hills 08/17/2022 06:26am • A man has been arrested for the shooting death of an Uber driver in Temple Hills, Maryland, last Wednesday. Prince George's County police said 21-year-old Kiayon Strowbridge, a Temple Hills resident, sought an Uber ride in the 5400 block of Chesterfield Drive before 6:20 a.m. on Aug. 10. 25 Top Family Weekend Getaways in the U.S. 08/16/2022 08:00pm • From shores to slopes, many top waterfront, mountaintop and urban destinations welcome families with special experiences, affordable lodging, and sophisticated dining and entertainment. These 25 top weekend getaways across the country guarantee enriching activities for all ages and will inspire your 16 Top Romantic Getaways in Illinois 08/16/2022 08:00pm • Illinois prides itself on embracing visitors with a warm welcome, which you can experience at one of its many bed-and-breakfasts on your next couples retreat. Look beyond the large chains to find boutique hotels, mom-and-pop shops and locally owned restaurants for a truly romantic getaway to small-t Grad PLUS Loans: Everything You Need to Know 08/16/2022 08:00pm • It's important for students to have clear, timely and actionable information about how much it costs to attend college and what options they have to cover those expenses, including?loans, according to student advocates. That's especially true for graduate students considering whether to apply for fe Record Virginia Lottery prizes, but millions went unclaimed 08/16/2022 02:10pm • The Virginia Lottery set several records in the just-ended 2022 fiscal year, including highest-ever sales, prizes and profits. It also reports more than $17.1 million in winning prizes went unclaimed in fiscal 2022. More Business News More Virginia News By law, unclaimed pr