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16 Low-Stress Jobs 07/31/2018 08:00pm • Keep calm and carry on Stress is on the rise in American life, and work regularly ranks highly among people's biggest sources of anxiety and tension.Although every job may have stressors, such as a bad boss, a culture of workplace bullying or a pattern of passive-aggressive communication, the respon Wet hot American summer: July 2018 is 4th-rainiest on record in DC area 07/31/2018 01:00pm • WASHINGTON — This July is fourth, but not in a way that has to do with Independence Day. Dubious though the honor may be, July 2018 is the fourth-wettest July on record for the Washington area. At regional airports, Reagan National has seen the least rain this July, with 9.7 inches. That tra 'Driving while black' suit fights Va. deputy's demand for ID 07/31/2018 12:45pm • WASHINGTON — An African-American man from Alexandria, Virginia, has filed a federal lawsuit over a white sheriff deputy's insistence that he show identification after the driver's car broke down. George Wingate, 28, filed a suit in Alexandria federal court claiming his protections against unrea DC ranks poorly in nationwide school study 07/31/2018 05:00am • WASHINGTON — Public schools in the nation’s capital fared poorly in a nationwide ranking of states. On a list, which included all 50 states and the District, D.C. was ranked 49th overall by WalletHub. Only Louisiana and New Mexico fared worse. “D.C. specifically, had a lot to work on whe How to improve safety, emergency preparedness 07/31/2018 04:53am • MANASSAS, Va. — A few simple moves can make you less likely to become the victim of a crime and more prepared for emergencies. Kimberly Purcell, a Crime Prevention Specialist with Prince William County Police, shared a few tips to improve safety and preparedness for emergencies with WTOP at a What are the best airline, hotel rewards programs? US News ranks 07/31/2018 12:27am • WASHINGTON — Getting the most out of your travel dollar means using a rewards program, and getting the most out of that rewards program generally involves strategy. U.S. News & World Report offered some help in that department Tuesday, when it unveiled its best travel rewards programs for 2 How to Kick Your Adult Child Out of the House 07/30/2018 08:00pm • These days, having an adult child live at home is relatively commonplace. As of 2016, 15 percent of 25- to 35-year-olds were living in their parents' home, according to a 2017 study from Pew Research Center. For many well-meaning parents, welcoming their adult children home means helping them manag The Best Travel Rewards Programs for 2018-19 07/30/2018 08:00pm • Enjoy complimentary perks, favorable redemption rates and more by enrolling in one (or more) of these rewards programs.Travel expenses can add up quickly, so why not take advantage of savings when possible? Considering factors everyday travelers value, such as available benefits and ease of earning How to Consolidate Credit Card Debt 07/30/2018 08:00pm • If you have debt on several credit cards, you probably feel like you're treading water in the ocean. For one thing, you're stressed about making multiple payments on time. You might also be stressed about having enough money to even make the payments. One option to get things under control -- and sa Having a Baby? Here's How to Meet Your Breastfeeding Goals 07/30/2018 08:00pm • It's well-known that, compared to formula, breast milk is unmatched in both nutrition and immune system-boosting benefits. There are, in fact, wide-ranging benefits of breastfeeding, including: lowering the risks of medical problems such as asthma, diabetes and obesity in children, and decreasing th How to Get the Most Value From Kindle Unlimited 07/30/2018 08:00pm • Kindle Unlimited is a service offered by Amazon that functions much like a Netflix for books. For a fee of $9.99 per month, you can read as much as you want from its library of more than 1 million books, thousands of audiobooks and many magazines. You don't need a Kindle device, either. You can rea 5 Banking Blunders You Don't Want to Make 07/30/2018 08:00pm • When you place your money in a financial institution, the last thing you want to worry about is paying excessive charges for routine tasks like using a checking account or withdrawing money from an ATM, or leaving yourself vulnerable to fraudsters. And beyond dodging exorbitant extra fees and safegu Dulles, BWI/Marshall to test CT scan security screening 07/30/2018 01:23pm • WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration will begin testing computed tomography — also known as CT scanners — to screen bags at 15 airports, including Dulles International Airport and BWI/Marshall Airport. The TSA says the system, called Checkpoint CT, uses sophisticated alg VRE trains on the move after stopping behind broken down freight train 07/30/2018 09:04am • WASHINGTON — Commuters on Virginia Railway Express found the Monday morning commute slower than normal. A broken down freight train was to blame. Virginia Railway Express Trains 314, 330, 332 and 312 were stopped behind the freight train just north of Crystal City. Delays are up to 40 minute Is There a Right Age for Your Teen to Get a Credit Card? 07/29/2018 08:00pm • One of the toughest ordeals you'll face as a parent is teaching your child to drive and then trusting that your now-licensed child is safe behind the wheel. Right around that same time, financial experts recommend preparing for a different rite of passage that also requires trust -- letting your ch