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The 22 Best Restaurants in Palm Springs, California 08/09/2022 08:00pm • Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner out, a decadent brunch with friends, or a farm-to-table lunch to fuel you in between shopping and hiking, Palm Springs' dining scene has got you covered. U.S. News editors researched dozens of review sites, including restaurant, dining and travel indu DC’s unlicensed pot shops warned to get licensing paperwork in order 08/09/2022 06:16pm • Unlicensed pot shops in D.C. have been warned to get the rest of their paperwork in order. There are just seven licensed cannabis dispensaries around the District. But no matter where you are in the city, you don’t have to travel far to find a business willing to provide you with a wide array o Some Arlington 4th, 5th graders fell behind in literacy last school year 08/09/2022 04:12am • More fourth and fifth grade students in Arlington needed literacy help at the end of the last school year than at the beginning, according to data from the Virginia school system. About 15% of fourth and fifth grade students needed intensive support at the beginning of the year, according to resu How to Pick Stocks: 7 Things All Beginner Investors Should Know 08/08/2022 08:00pm • These tips will help you get the most out of your investments.History is filled with stories of great stock pickers like Warren Buffett, who made his fortune as a value investor buying the stocks of downtrodden large-cap U.S. companies and reaping massive returns. While most retail investors would b Home inventory: What is it and why do you need one? 08/07/2022 03:57am • You never know when your home might get damaged in a flood, fire or other disaster. And you can't rule out the possibility of a home break-in, either. Ideally, you'll have homeowners or renters insurance in place to cover your damaged or stolen items. But it's best to have an extensive list of your The mysterious companies behind Costco's Kirkland Signature and Trader Joe's O's 08/06/2022 04:59am • Kirkland Signature. Two-Buck Chuck. Simple Truth. Cat & Jack. Great Value. Amazon Basics. Store brands have never been more popular. They have become forces in their own right and make up around 21% of sales in the $1.7 trillion US grocery industry, according to IRI. As prices surge, store Thousands without power in DC area following strong thunderstorms 08/05/2022 11:30pm • Thunderstorms spread through the D.C. region Friday night, leading to downed trees, power outages and a water rescue. The weekend looks to be a repeat of the last couple of days with heat, humidity and storms. Here's what you need to know. Thousands are without power across D.C., Maryland and Vir 'When thunder roars, head indoors': Lightning safety tips from the National Weather Service 08/05/2022 05:45pm • After four people were hit, and three killed, by lightning in D.C.'s Lafayette Square, the National Weather Service is out with a warning: The safest place to be during a thunderstorm is indoors. “If you're outside under a tree, under grandstands, under a gazebo or pavilion … None of that doe Fantasy football rankings 2022: Top 10 breakout candidates to draft 08/05/2022 10:41am •  Fantasy football breakout candidates to draft in 2022 originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington One of the most important parts of building a winning fantasy football team is identifying players on the cusp of stardom. These players have shown flashes of impressive talent and offensi Weekend Road and Rail: Metro single-tracking, I-66 ramp closures 08/05/2022 07:57am • Metro riders will see another weekend of single-tracking for repairs projects, work continues in the overnights along Virginia's Interstate 66 and a ramp closure will impact traffic from the Capital Beltway to Maryland's Clara Barton Parkway. Here’s what to expect this weekend on the region's road School Zone: What's changing with free school lunches? 08/05/2022 06:22am • Welcome to the School Zone, WTOP’s weekly feature about the latest topics and trends in education across the D.C. region. Two women serving food to a boy in a school cafeteria queue. What to know about free lunches this school year  What it is: During the last two school years, any student Stormy end to dangerous heat in the DC area 08/04/2022 10:15pm • Severe weather swept through the D.C. area Thursday on top of a heat advisory and temperatures that felt like 105 degrees. Here's what you need to know. A flash flood warning has been issued for D.C., parts of Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland; and Arlington County in Virginia Manassas man wins $1 million playing Mega Millions 08/04/2022 05:29pm • A Manassas, Virginia, man was one number away from hitting a Mega Millions jackpot worth some $131 million; instead he had to settle for $1 million. Not too shabby. Malcolm Meredith purchased the ticket at a Harris Teeter, and he let the computer select the numbers on his ticket. He showed som Former principal of DC Catholic school gets 2 1/2 years for embezzling 08/03/2022 09:38pm • A former principal at a Catholic school in D.C. was sentenced to 30 months in prison for stealing at least $175,000 meant for school-related services and activities. Bridget Coates, 49, of Virginia, pleaded guilty to a charge of wire fraud last April and was sentenced Wednesday. She was the pr The 20 Best Weekend Getaways From Los Angeles 08/03/2022 08:00pm • If you're tired of sitting in traffic on the 405 or need a break from your Zoom calls in the City of Angels, you're in luck: Los Angeles sits close to a wide variety of vacation spots that are perfect for a weekend away. The options can range from scenic mountain destinations to relaxing desertscape