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5 Simple Tips to Working Remotely 03/19/2018 08:00pm • For many industries, working remotely is becoming more common. A Gallup study found that in 2016, 43 percent of American workers spent at least some of their workweek in a remote location, and that number is expected to grow in the future. While working remotely has its benefits and promotes higher The Consequence of Vladimir Putin's Victory 03/18/2018 08:00pm • Earlier this month, as the Russian presidential campaign had reached a crescendo, Vladimir Putin unveiled to the world a plan for developing "invincible" nuclear weapons capable of striking Florida in a clear affront to the United States. The rhetoric was classic Putin and indicative of the strongm How to Stay in Work Mode During March Madness 03/14/2018 08:00pm • As bracket season is upon us, it's easy to get swept up in March Madness. Plus, if you're talking about it at work, it's one sure way to build camaraderie. Another thing it's known for? Distraction. And it's not just one event; it's an ongoing daily occurrence, albeit for around two weeks. Accordin The Hazards of Rumination for Your Mental and Physical Health 03/13/2018 08:00pm • Socrates was onto something when he said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." But the overly examined life isn't so great, either. In fact, many people, particularly women, have a bad habit that's in their head but can have a detrimental effect on their physical and emotional well-being. It' More people hurt, killed on D.C. area roads; many fatal crashes blamed on drugs, alcohol 03/13/2018 12:31pm • WASHINGTON — More people are getting hurt or killed as traffic crashes increase across the Washington area, and a significant number of fatal crashes are tied to alcohol or drugs, a new report finds. A Washington Regional Alcohol Program report, due to be presented to the Metropolitan Washingto 5 Signs You Will Never Retire 03/11/2018 08:00pm • Most Americans aren't saving nearly enough for retirement. Some workers who haven't saved fear that they will never be able to retire. However, there may still be time to change course and reach your retirement goals. If you sit down with a financial planner or even a retirement calculator, you shou Showing Kids How to Find Strength in Adversity 03/11/2018 08:00pm • Kevin Love, an NBA player, has done parents and kids everywhere an important service. He went public about a recent panic attack and acknowledged that he has been unable to speak about his own feelings and struggles with anxiety and depression, even to himself. In a letter to The Players' Tribune h Va. ban on handheld cellphones for drivers dies at end of session 03/11/2018 06:09am • RICHMOND — Proposals to tighten Virginia’s laws banning some cellphone use behind the wheel failed to pass in the General Assembly. The House and Senate could not agree on changes in the waning hours of the session Saturday. This leaves the current law banning only text entry in place. Movie Review: ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ is a magical mixed bag 03/09/2018 01:02am • WASHINGTON — Madeleine L'Engle's 1962 novel has captivated young readers for decades. This weekend, "A Wrinkle in Time" becomes a star-studded movie directed by Ava DuVernay, who becomes the first African-American woman to direct a $100-million movie, a deserving distinction after such mas Latino Parents Fear Trump's ICE 03/07/2018 07:00pm • The Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement policies are causing widespread psychological distress among many Latino parents of adolescents, including not just undocumented mothers and fathers, but parents who are in the country legally and aren't at risk for deportation, according Prince William Co. Public Schools 'surprised' after school board chair resigns 03/07/2018 05:47pm • WASHINGTON — Prince William County Public Schools said it was "surprised" by the resignation of its school board chair, who made the announcement on Facebook Wednesday morning. Ryan Sawyers' social media post said personal and professional reasons prompted his resignation. The Facebook post inc Va. could ban all hand-held cellphone use behind the wheel 03/07/2018 04:17am • WASHINGTON — Driving with a cellphone in your hand would be banned in Virginia under a bill approved Tuesday by the state Senate. The bill, which now goes back to the House of Delegates, would change Virginia’s current ban on texting or emailing while driving to cover all hand-held cellphone 3 Ways Your Phone Is Hurting Your Leadership Ability 03/06/2018 07:00pm • Every organization in every industry is becoming more and more dependent on technology. That dependency comes with many perks obviously, but also has its drawbacks as well. With the accessibility of smartphones specifically, a 2016 assessment from the mobile platform and services provider Syntonic Are You Ready for a 'Busy Boycott'? 03/04/2018 07:00pm • The sold-out Watermark Conference for Women in Silicon Valley on Feb. 23 drew over 6,500 attendees, and one topic was particularly popular -- dealing with work-life balance. Several of the breakout sessions and workshops focused not on how to get ahead, but on how to simply stay afloat and stay sane Meet the Minority of Americans Who Exercise (Almost) Every Day 03/04/2018 07:00pm • You've heard the federal government's health guidelines before: You're supposed to get your heart rate up at least at two and a half hours each week and strength train a couple of days a week -- just like you're supposed to cut back on sugar, refined carbs and saturated fats and always refuse a seco