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Md. Blueprint board approves six more school district plans, three conditionally 12/25/2024 12:53pm • Three more Maryland school districts received full approval Thursday for their plans for implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, so 25% of Blueprint funds that have been withheld from this year’s budget can now be released for the education reform efforts. The Accountability and Imp WTOP Book Report: Must-read books of 2024 12/24/2024 05:27am • This story was written as part of the WTOP Book Report series authored by Terik King. Read more of that coverage here.  Whether you crave riveting fiction, thought-provoking nonfiction, or something in between, the WTOP Book Report’s top books of 2024 are a testament to the power of the writt What your peeing frequency can say about your health 12/22/2024 07:30am • (CNN) — How often one should poop has been a hot topic, with experts saying the numerical range partly depends on several personal factors. But is there a similar prescription for how frequently you should pee? The answer is yes, experts say — and veering too far outside of this range in eith Growing number of parents get vaccine exemptions for their kids 12/21/2024 05:04am • If you compare the 2019-20 to the 2022-2023 school year, you would see that the national kindergarten coverage with state-required vaccinations dropped from 95% to approximately 93%. Exemptions increased in 41 jurisdictions, with 14 reporting that more than 5% of kindergarten-aged children had an Data Doctors: Can you do video conferences on a Chromebook? 12/20/2024 06:30am • Q: I’m considering a Chromebook as my travel computer; how are they with video conferencing? A: Since their debut in 2011, Chromebooks have steadily evolved, addressing limitations that initially made them impractical for many users. The initial focus was on the education sector, as the devi 'If you can imagine it, we've trained for it': DC fire credits training with saving girl's arm 12/19/2024 03:48pm • The tools of a firefighter go beyond just hoses and ladders. And a daring and complicated rescue might be the last time a crew interacts with someone, whether the outcome is good or bad. That pressure can be heightened even further when children are involved, since many of D.C.'s first respon Virginia Rep. Wexton, stepping away due to severe illness, gives final speech in Congress 12/17/2024 05:34pm • Democratic Rep. Jennifer Wexton, a three-term congresswoman representing Northern Virginia, delivered her final speech on the U.S. House floor Tuesday as she steps away from Congress due to a severe illness. "I hope I've made you proud," Wexton said through a computer that she now uses to spe GW Hospital resident doctors secure last-minute tentative deal to avert strike 12/17/2024 01:41pm • Resident physicians affiliated with George Washington University Hospital reached a tentative agreement late Monday, averting a three-day strike that was set to go into effect at 6 a.m. Tuesday. The agreement came to fruition after more than a year of talks. Negotiators worked to secure better pa It's not just cold and flu cases that are on the rise this winter 12/16/2024 08:20pm • The holiday season comes with more parties, family gatherings and, thanks to cold temperatures, more time spent indoors. While coming together for festive fun can provide Christmas cheer, it can also provide the perfect conditions for viruses to spread. “Each year around this time, especially a Data Doctors: Why the FBI warning on texting applies to everyone 12/13/2024 09:22am • Q: The FBI warning about text messaging has me a bit confused. I’m not a government worker, so what exactly is the risk for me? A: The recent discovery that state-sponsored Chinese hackers had infiltrated the U.S. telecommunications networks led to the FBI warning. This realization, along wi Mouth taping for sleep: Safety, benefits and risks 12/12/2024 07:00pm • Is it possible to improve your health while you're sleeping? We all know sleep is great for helping your body recover from the day's events, but some are claiming that there's a way to get even greater benefits from your sleep through mouth taping. So, will taping your mouth shut at night hel The Health Care Agenda 2024: Navigating a path to reasonable medication costs 12/04/2024 07:54pm • This content is sponsored by PhRMA. Two of every three Americans take prescription drugs, and many are frustrated about rising costs, as well as barriers to getting medicine recommended by their doctors. Advances in new medications have helped save lives and improved the quality of life fo Data Doctors: Steps for creating your digital legacy 11/29/2024 01:35pm • Q: What should I be thinking about to allow my family access to my digital assets should I pass away? A: The outline for leaving physical assets behind to your heirs or estate is well laid out, but less so when it comes to your digital assets. Your digital assets extend far beyond online photo From living on DC's streets to advocating for those still without shelter 11/29/2024 08:33am • As the weather turns sharply colder, it's not hard for Wesley Thomas to recall his decades living in D.C. without a place to call home. Thomas was homeless for 29 years before finding stable, long-term housing. Now, Thomas wears a business suit and a number of hats. Thomas is a guest advisory 'Every family has something': 1 Thanksgiving dinner conversation that could save your life 11/28/2024 10:34am • As Thanksgiving this year falls on the heels of a contentious presidential election, politics may be one dinner conversation topic many try to avoid. In its place, you can be the one to prompt a conversation on something that could actually save you or your loved one’s lives: family medical his