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China Takes Different Approach Than U.S. on Climate Change 04/19/2018 08:00pm • China faces potential trade wars with the U.S., grappling with its North Korean neighbor's nuclear program, and expansion of its artificial intelligence to become the world leader of the trade. And yet, in a self-sustaining effort to maintain political stability, to pursue economic growth and to kee 4 Ways Millennials Can Avoid Online Financial Scams 04/16/2018 08:00pm • If you're in your 20s and 30s, you may think you're less vulnerable than seniors to fall for online financial scams. But the numbers say otherwise. According to the Federal Trade Commission's annual data summary of consumer complaints released in March, 40 percent of Americans between ages 20 and 29 6 Surprising Ways Consumers Are Using Cryptocurrencies 04/12/2018 08:00pm • The hype surrounding bitcoin may have faded, but cryptocurrencies are still popular among digital cash enthusiasts. In fact, you could trade your money in for not only bitcoin, but also litecoin, ethereum, ripple and monero, just to name a few cryptocurrencies. And while you hear a lot in the news From Black Broadway to Black Power: How Ben’s Chili Bowl survived the 1968 riots to become a DC landmark 04/04/2018 05:28am • This story is part of the WTOP series “DC Uprising: Voices from the 1968 Riots.” Each day this week, we'll tell the stories of the upheaval and tumult 50 years ago through the eyes of those who experienced it. (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21- Spring Allergy Myths: Exposed 04/03/2018 08:00pm • It's the time of year when seemingly everyone is sneezing with an itchy, runny nose and red, watery eyes. You just feel wretched. Yes, it's spring allergy season. Just when the weather beckons you to come outside, Mother Nature hits you with pollen, causing you to run back indoors. You hear all kin 'Everything was on fire' -- remembering the DC riots 50 years later 04/02/2018 01:14am • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'f584a302-07f6-4845-a532-15f8ce9c8078' }).render("37561536c68de6ae");}); This story is part of the WTOP series, � These Chemicals May Be Keeping You Fat 04/01/2018 08:00pm • Invisible ingredients If you've ever tried to lose weight, you may have tracked calories, read nutrition labels and cut down your portion sizes. But you probably didn't consider one factor increasingly implicated in the obesity epidemic: chemicals. One 2018 study in PLOS Medicine, for example, found 4 Financial Lessons Kids Can Learn From an Easter Egg Hunt 03/26/2018 08:00pm • Easter is coming, and for many families, that means a weekend full of egg-coloring projects, egg hunts, candies and little treats. What many families overlook is that it's also an opportunity to reinforce a few valuable financial concepts that will serve their children well in life without putting Investors Are Bailing On Bitcoin 03/15/2018 08:00pm • It has been a rough week for bitcoin investors after Alphabet's Google ( GOOG, GOOGL) joined Facebook ( FB) in banning cryptocurrency-related ads. The price of bitcoin has tumbled more than 13 percent in the past week and is now down more than 55 percent from its December highs. Investors have been Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency 03/13/2018 08:00pm • Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are cryptic to say the least. Some people consider bitcoin a currency, others an investment and still others a store of value. Even government agencies can't agree on what bitcoin truly is. The IRS treats it as property, the Securities and Exchange Commission cons Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL) Doesn't Need Cryptocurrency Ad Revenue 03/13/2018 08:00pm • Alphabet Inc (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL) has announced it will be following the lead of competitor Facebook Inc ( FB) and banning all online advertisements related to cryptocurrencies. The ban has sent cryptocurrency prices tumbling across the board, but it will likely have minimal impact on Google's boo Millennials Hit Hard by Opioids 03/11/2018 08:00pm • In the latest sign that the nation's opioid epidemic is accelerating, the rate of drug overdoses and the death rate for young adults between the ages of 25 and 34 rose sharply in recent years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2016, nearly 35 out of every 100,000 people Here are 10 books for knowing (and growing) your wealth 02/28/2018 05:20am • WASHINGTON — Read Across America Day is Friday, so we thought we'd celebrate with a list of books that educate and empower anyone interested in building and preserving wealth. These authors reflect our belief that managing your money is not only about knowing the technical jargon or smartly man Beer consumption and men's underwear sales: Can these be signs of economic health? 02/15/2018 02:35pm • WASHINGTON — There are some “official” economic indicators that many people put faith in. Everything from the job report, to GDP growth, to consumer spending give the public an idea of where the market is heading. However, beyond the more serious indicators, there are some unusual and occasion This Is How You Choose Between a Robo and Financial Advisor 02/13/2018 07:00pm • Investors looking for investment management are both blessed and cursed with many choices. Among them, should they go with a human financial advisor or an automated investment manager known as a robo advisor? To make matters more complicated, the lines between the two are blurring, with some robo a