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10 Top Mississippi River Cruises 2022-2023 06/12/2022 08:00pm • In American folklore, the Mississippi River likely evokes Mark Twain's characters of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. But the true appeal of the Southern cities along this more than 2,300-mile river stretches well beyond fictional rascals of the 19th century, inviting modern Americans to discover a multifa Confused about the economy? Here's what you need to know 06/12/2022 09:18am • Cardi B is asking the million-dollar question (Or the 20-trillion-dollar question, more precisely). "When y'all think they going to announce that we going into a recession?" the rapper tweeted this week. We wish we knew the answer, Cardi. After all, recession forecasting has become the nationa Takoma Park loans induction stove tops to fight emissions 06/12/2022 09:05am • If you aren't sure if you will like cooking with an induction stove top, you may be able to give it a try before you make a big purchase for a new appliance. The city of Takoma Park, Maryland, is giving the chance for residents to borrow a portable stove top to test for up to two weeks. 'Enough is enough': March for Our Lives demonstrators call for action against gun violence 06/11/2022 11:59pm • The March for Our Lives took to the streets of the nation's capital again Saturday afternoon, spurred by recent mass shootings the youth-led group sees as emblematic of a worsening gun violence epidemic — and insufficient action to address it. Saturday's rally on the National Mall, north of PHOTOS: 2022 Capital Pride Parade in DC 06/11/2022 07:19pm • After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, clouds and the rainy weather did not deter crowds from joining the Capital Pride Parade as it returned to D.C. on Saturday afternoon. You can check out our full coverage of the event here, but here are some photo highlights from the festivities. WTOP’s Final day for the DC Latter Day Saints Temple open house 06/11/2022 11:21am • Over the past six weeks the public has been able to take a tour of the large marble temple — but Saturday was the last day to check out the inside of D.C.’s Church of Latter Day Saints Temple. "It's been a great opportunity for us to let people come and see and feel the spirit of the temple and Data Doctors: How to sync 2 Windows computers 06/10/2022 06:06pm • Q: Is there an easy way to get my Windows computer at home and my office computer to look and work the same way? A: That has its obvious benefits, but before you decide to go this route, make sure you’re comfortable with the possibility that some of your personal information may be accessible b Manassas hopes to improve traffic safety around schools 06/10/2022 01:46pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. City officials in Manassas are exploring whether to raise the school speed limit in two zones while possibly pairing the increased speeds 17% of vehicles on roads around DC haven't fixed recalls 06/10/2022 10:47am • Despite improvement in efforts by auto manufacturers to locate and notify owners of safety recalls affecting their vehicles, and heightened warnings about car safety recalls, there are still more than 50 million vehicles on U.S. roads right now being driven with unresolved repair issues. That pos From WTOP's Election Desk: New numbers in Md. governor's race 06/10/2022 05:06am • Welcome back to WTOP’s weekly election update! WTOP's team of reporters will keep you informed on the latest through November as primary and election races heat up in the District, Maryland, Virginia and nationwide. Mitchell Miller is off this week. Local politics and elections | Nick Iannelli Emergency baby formula shipments arrive in DC area 06/10/2022 04:38am • It's all hands on deck to get some 300,000 pounds of infant formula to the U.S. from other countries in less than 10 days during "Operation Fly Formula." Air shipments containing infant formula landed in Dulles, Virginia, and Dallas on Thursday as part of the program. More Health News Maryland preparing to administer COVID-19 vaccines for young children 06/09/2022 11:08pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland public health officials said Thursday they are preparing to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children under 5 years old — possibly 8 Best Vaccine Stocks to Watch in 2022 06/09/2022 08:00pm • These firms shore up vaccine profits with new innovations.Pharmaceutical companies made household names by the COVID-19 pandemic have profited big time in the last couple of years from blockbuster vaccines, a trend that's losing momentum as COVID-19 fears wane. But some analysts believe these stocks Best Tip Calculator Apps to Download Now 06/09/2022 08:00pm • With everyone carrying less cash and increasingly depending on credit cards and digital wallets, demand is growing for tech-savvy tools to make tipping easier. With a few quick swipes on a smartphone, consumers can avoid spending extra time and money agonizing over how much to tip a valet or restaur How to Find a Culturally Competent Therapist 06/09/2022 08:00pm • Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, an eating disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder, finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with and trust can be a challenging proposition. The task can be particularly complex for people of color and LGBTQ individuals. Cultural competence is