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Rise In Opioid Deaths in France Stirs New Alarm 07/04/2018 08:00pm • PARIS -- Before her book published last month, Juliette Boudre says she knew little of other families struggling with addiction. Her book, " Mom, Don't Let Me Fall Asleep," recounts how her son's descent into drug abuse led to his death in 2016. Boudre now says she receives dozens of emails a day f Warm Wednesday makes for promising Fourth of July in DC region 07/04/2018 04:09pm • WASHINGTON — To grill or not to grill for the Fourth -- that is the question. The answer? Grill away, because the warm weather continues into day six of the D.C. area's heat wave. Storm Team 4 meteorologist Steve Prinzivalli says Wednesday's weather won't be as bad as Tuesday, which was the hot Toasty Tuesday hottest day of year so far in DC region 07/03/2018 02:41pm • WASHINGTON — A toasty Tuesday after days of heat advisories may make you want to shake your fist at the sun, but take solace in knowing the week's lingering heat won't ruin your Fourth of July plans. The situation got worse Tuesday afternoon -- Storm Team 4 meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts said at 401(k) contribution rate reaches highest in at least a decade 07/03/2018 12:13pm • WASHINGTON — Baltimore-based mutual fund company T. Rowe Price says the average employee pretax 401(k) deferral rate reached 8.3 percent, the highest in the 10 years T. Rowe Price has been tracking it. More employers are switching to automatic contributions from employee checks, and the number 15 ways to define and achieve financial freedom 07/03/2018 04:19am • WASHINGTON — As we enjoy the upcoming Fourth of July holiday and consider the themes of freedom and independence, I wanted to write an article about financial independence. As I began writing, I quickly realized that the challenge of this topic is in defining what I mean by the term "financial Guilt-Free Grilling: 5 Must-Try Ideas for Fun, Al Fresco Dining 07/02/2018 08:00pm • The sweet smell of fresh cut grass, the familiar sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck and bright foliage in full bloom can only mean one thing: Summer has finally arrived. And with that comes a slew of foods we haven't savored in months. Before reaching for the classic potato salad and barbecu 4 Tips to Protect Yourself from Market Volatility 07/02/2018 08:00pm • The year is already half over, and one thing that remains certain is that the markets continue to twist and turn in even more new and unexpected ways. The stops and starts, the lurches forward and backward, seem to be happening on a daily basis. It almost feels like market volatility is "the new no 7 Steps to Take After a Car Accident 07/02/2018 08:00pm • When Greg Hamblin was in a car accident on Interstate 215 in Las Vegas three years ago, he was driving in evening rush-hour traffic. He was rear-ended by a car going about 40 mph and suddenly sandwiched between two vehicles. Though nobody was hurt, it was a terrifying moment. Hamblin is the direc Monday meltdown: Heat index in the triple digits on 4th day of heat wave 07/02/2018 05:28pm • WASHINGTON — The heat has continued for a fourth day as the heat index for the D.C. area hit the triple digits on the busiest days of travel for the July 4 holiday. WTOP Weather Center Current conditions and weather radar WTOP Traffic Center A heat advisory was in effect Food and drink for the Fourth of July 07/02/2018 02:18pm • WASHINGTON — Fireworks, barbecue, beer and pie: They’re the components of a great Fourth of July celebration, and Nycci Nellis, of The List Are You On It, shared some of her recommendations with WTOP on Monday. Sweet stuff Nellis recommends the deep-dish blueberry icebox pie at DC’s Buttercr 8 tips to reduce risk of hot car deaths 07/02/2018 10:01am • WASHINGTON — With another day of scorching temperatures Monday, safety experts are offering eight tips to reduce the risk of a child dying after being accidentally left behind in a car. In a video, the Maryland Health Department suggested steps adults can take to prevent a hot car tragedy from 'Not a matter of if, rather when': Watchdog raises concerns about Metro's cybersecurity 07/02/2018 04:17am • WASHINGTON — Secrecy surrounding a new computer security audit and the inspector general’s plans for similar investigations in the coming year suggest Metro may need to make some significant changes. “Attacks on IT resources have become commonplace. It’s not a matter of if, rather when,� 'He was my class journalism dad': How students remember victim from Capital Gazette shooting 07/02/2018 04:07am • WASHINGTON — As friends and loved ones prepare to remember Robert Hiaasen at a memorial service Monday night, there are eight who will remember him with a different title. Not “columnist” or “editor,” but “professor.” “He provided us with all of his advice,” said Kelly Zheng, Moving to a New City? Don't Forget to Re-Evaluate Your Budget 07/01/2018 08:00pm • Relocating gives you a chance to change your entire life, including your budget -- for better or worse. So you ought to consider the financial angle of your next move before you make it. "Moving is an opportunity to make smart decisions that can have a disproportionately large positive impact on yo Best Fourth of July Sales for 2018 07/01/2018 08:00pm • This year, July 4 falls on a Wednesday, eliminating any potential for long-weekend celebrations. However, there's plenty of potential for shopping. Many retailers have already launched their Fourth of July sales and are continuing them through Independence Day and even beyond. This year's Fourth of