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Editorial Roundup: United States 06/27/2024 02:30pm • Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: June 25 The Philadelphia Inquirer on the war in Gaza and the Houthis As hopes for a cease-fire in the war in Gaza continue to dim, it’s important to underline that the United States is already engaged militarily in a broader Middle E Air conditioners are a hot commodity in Nashville as summer heat bears down 06/27/2024 11:51am • NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — After June temperatures started reaching into the high 90s Fahrenheit, Alexandra Mistekevic's two-bedroom apartment in Nashville, Tennessee, became so sweltering that the air conditioning unit was only able to cool the shared living and kitchen areas. Her 8-year-old son cou Planning on traveling for the Fourth of July holiday? Here's how to avoid the rush 06/27/2024 11:41am • NEW YORK (AP) — The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and the travel rush is already heating up. Millions of Americans are preparing to get out of town sometime in the coming holiday week. That will likely mean busy roads, as well as packed airports and train stations. Motor club AAA proj Things to do in the DC area: Lavender Con, Smithsonian Folklife Festival ... and more! 06/27/2024 10:29am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. Check back every Thursday for a roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area. For the first time in the District, a book festival totally focused on LGB How USA Gymnastics rebounded from a sexual abuse scandal ahead of the Paris Olympics 06/27/2024 09:38am • MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — USA Gymnastics was a house afire five years ago, the massive fallout surrounding the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal rendering one of the U.S. Olympic movement's marquee programs radioactive. Lawsuits. Bankruptcy. Potential decertification. A revolving door at the top as CEOs One Tech Tip: What to do when you have too many passwords to remember 06/27/2024 06:57am • LONDON (AP) — Everyone has too many passwords. The credentials we need to remember to navigate online life keep multiplying, not just for frequently used email, banking, social media, Netflix and Spotify logins, but also, say, the little-known e-commerce site you're not sure you'll buy from again. Staying home for Independence Day? How you can have an iconic view of DC's fireworks 06/27/2024 06:51am • There are many ways to watch the iconic Fourth of July fireworks display that happens each year in the nation's capital, but the most unique vantage point comes in the form of a tiny camera at the top of the Washington Monument. It's the "Monument Cam," which gives people a breathtaking view as D Matt About Town: Uncover hidden remnants of DC’s prehistoric past alongside city fossil hunter 06/27/2024 05:20am • .in-article-vertical-video {float: right; padding-left: 10px;width:300px !important;}@media only screen and (max-width: 767px) {.in-article-vertical-video {float: none; padding-left: 20px;}}.in-article-vertical-video connatix_video_caption {width: 300px !important;}#tnvbNcaMHUrl {margin-bottom: 1 Jose Miranda hits early 3-run double to power Twins past Diamondbacks 8-3 06/27/2024 12:59am • PHOENIX (AP) — Jose Miranda hit an early three-run double, Simeon Woods Richardson pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 8-3 on Wednesday night. Miranda hit the first of two doubles in the second inning off Ryne Nelson (5-6) and the Twins p 7 in 10 Americans think Supreme Court justices put ideology over impartiality: AP-NORC poll 06/27/2024 12:02am • WASHINGTON (AP) — A solid majority of Americans say Supreme Court justices are more likely to be guided by their own ideology rather than serving as neutral arbiters of government authority, a new poll finds, as the high court is poised to rule on major cases involving former President Donald Trum How To Deposit Cash Into Someone Else's Account 06/26/2024 08:00pm • If you have cash, a check or money in the bank that needs to be sent to someone else, there are many transfer options available. You can deposit cash into someone else's account electronically, with different types of checks, money orders and wire transfers. Your bank may also offer a specific metho How to Get a Personal Loan With No Income Verification 06/26/2024 08:00pm • Some people who need money fast to pay for unexpected expenses or large purchases turn to personal loans. In most cases, lenders will verify your income to ensure that you have enough money to repay a personal loan. That can present a hurdle for some borrowers, such as those who are unemployed, self Best Nutrients and Foods to Eat When Pregnant 06/26/2024 08:00pm • A healthy diet is key to living a long and healthy life, but proper nutrition becomes even more important during pregnancy. After all, you're growing a whole new human being inside of you. During pregnancy, your body needs an immense amount of energy in order to support the physiological changes and Turkey reaches Euro 2024 knockout round and eliminates Czech Republic in 2-1 win 06/26/2024 06:13pm • HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Cenk Tosun finally ended the tension when he scored in stoppage time to send Turkey into the knockout stage of the European Championship with a 2-1 win over 10-man Czech Republic on Wednesday. With the Czechs chasing a goal that would have put them through at Turkey’s exp California dad who drove family off cliff will get mental health treatment instead of trial 06/26/2024 05:16pm • REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — A California radiologist accused of trying to kill his family by driving off a cliff along the Northern California coast will receive mental health treatment instead of standing trial, a judge ruled. Prosecutors charged Dharmesh A. Patel, 43, with attempted murder afte