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Data Doctors: The latest version of Microsoft Edge 07/02/2021 05:36am • Q: Should I consider using Microsoft Edge as my browser? A: There was a time when there wasn’t much to think about when it came to browsing the Internet. Windows users defaulted to Internet Explorer; Mac users used Safari. What was initially a simple utility became the gateway to users for t 'Empower people who were disempowered': Md. pastor on what it's like to receive reparations check 06/30/2021 01:09am • John Samuel Thomas worked on the grounds of the Virginia Theological Seminary during a time of segregation and Jim Crow. His granddaughter describes what it feels like to receive payment for the labor of her ancestor and to study in its hallowed halls. “It's really not even describable,” Lind Tips for workers uncomfortable with returning to the office 06/28/2021 04:30am • More businesses are having workers return to the office, and some people might be uncomfortable with that. A D.C.-area doctor has advice for how to cope with that returning-to-work anxiety. “This is a stressful situation to get back, post-pandemic, to work," Dr. Sunil Budhrani said. "It’s imp Why you should still get tested for all STDs on National HIV Testing Day 06/27/2021 09:37am • Sunday is National HIV Testing Day, a time to raise awareness about the importance of HIV testing, and one doctor said other sexually transmitted diseases shouldn't be ignored. The coronavirus pandemic brought about a significant decrease in HIV testing and a significant increase in STD cases, ac Chicago police arrest suspect in stabbing death of Md. woman 06/25/2021 04:20pm • A suspect has been arrested in connection to the stabbing death of a University of Maryland student who had been visiting friends in Chicago when she was killed last weekend, Chicago police said Friday. Anat Kimchi was stabbed around 4 p.m. Saturday, June 19 in the city's Loop District at South W Data Doctors: Windows 11 is coming 06/24/2021 06:46pm • Q: I heard that Windows 11 is coming, but I thought Windows 10 was supposed to be the last version from Microsoft. A: It may seem like Windows 10 isn’t that old, but believe or not, it’s almost six years old. That’s one of the longest stretches that Microsoft has gone between major operatin Suspect in death of Maryland woman wanted in other attacks 06/24/2021 05:07pm • CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago police say a man suspected in the stabbing death of a Maryland graduate student over the weekend is also wanted for attacking two other women. The man, who is possibly homeless, is suspected of stabbing to death 31-year-old Anat Kimchi. She was walking along a downtown st CASA launches the care for all coalition to address the health insurance gap in Prince George’s County 06/24/2021 01:34pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Saira Cortez has had a rough six months: She was diagnosed with a hemorrhage and anemia that required her to see specialists and receive blo In some DC neighborhoods, COVID-19 vaccination rates among teens lag behind 06/23/2021 11:22pm • COVID-19 vaccination rates among teenagers vary across D.C.'s eight wards, a disparity that has some officials concerned about this fall's return to schools and the possibility of outbreaks, as the more easily transmissible delta variant spreads. Data from the city's Office of the Deputy Mayor fo Loudoun Co. School Board halts comment period on transgender policy following raucous crowd 06/22/2021 11:49pm • The Loudoun County School Board in Virginia abruptly cut off its public comment period Tuesday night, when a crowd commenting on a proposed policy that would expand transgender student rights became unruly. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said one person was charged with disorderly conduct an What is high-functioning anxiety? 06/22/2021 09:00am • Some people just seem to have it all together all the time, don't they? These high-achieving folks always seem to know what to do and get a lot done. They never miss a deadline and always turn up on time -- early even -- for work and social engagements. Sure, they might have a perfectionist streak a U.Md. criminology student killed in Chicago identified 06/21/2021 10:18pm • The University of Maryland identified a researcher killed in downtown Chicago over the weekend. Anat Kimchi, 31, was a doctoral candidate studying criminology, described by the school as "a brilliant young scholar." The Israeli-born woman grew up in Maryland and was a graduate of Charles E. Smit Infectious disease expert clears up 'doom-based' messaging surrounding coronavirus delta variant 06/21/2021 08:18pm • Maryland and Virginia hit positive milestones in the battle against COVID-19, but a highly infectious variant is causing some concerns across the country. An infectious disease expert hopes to clear up some of the messaging regarding the coronavirus delta variant. The kind of "doom-based mess Drinking coffee of any type cuts risk for liver problems, study says 06/21/2021 08:00pm • Drinking up to three or four cups of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee a day reduces your risk of developing and dying from chronic liver diseases, a new study found. Coffee drinkers were 21% less likely to develop chronic liver disease, 20% less likely to develop chronic or fatty liver disease Celebrate Pride Month with 'Queer Eye' reunion special streaming on Peacock 06/21/2021 11:44am • It's time to celebrate Pride Month with "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," which aired a "Reunion Road Trip" special on E! over the weekend that's now streaming on Peacock. WTOP caught up with Thom Filicia, one of the original members of the "Fab Five." "We are actually still really good fr