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'Facebook rapist' fakes death and escapes prison: 'Like a movie' 03/28/2023 06:30am • ▶ Watch Video: Survivors speak out about sexual violence against women in South Africa Police in South Africa said they have launched a manhunt for a convicted rapist who faked his own death in a daring prison break that has shocked the country. Authorities believed Thabo Bester to In second embezzlement scheme, woman stole over $270k from a DC nonprofit 03/24/2023 08:39pm • A Florida woman got caught stealing from her job once — and then did it again. The financial director of a D.C.-based nonprofit got away with sums of cash over $270,000 before federal investigators caught up with her. Kristina Ballard, 53, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and will spend the next th Data Doctors: Facebook's new monthly charge: Hoax or real? 03/17/2023 06:01pm • Q: Is Facebook really getting ready to start charging users? A: The list of hoaxes that have plagued the world’s largest social media platform continues to grow, but one that has persisted for over a decade is that they will start charging everyone to continue using it. One of the more commo What Is Toxic Positivity and How Is It Bad for Your Workplace? 03/14/2023 08:00pm • "Good vibes only" is a catchy phrase often thrown around and happily accepted outside the workplace, but when it's used in a professional setting, you should take note. To promote optimism, some employers may use phrases like "look for the silver lining" and "everything's OK" to gloss over genuine p Can You Get an Apartment Without a Credit Check? 03/08/2023 07:00pm • A good credit score can be the key to accessing many things in life, from better rates on loans to higher credit limits and even apartments. A low credit score or minimal credit history could leave you with more locked doors than keys. While it's possible to get an apartment with no or low credit, h 'Tonight Show' host Jimmy Fallon on being an 'outlet of joy' 03/05/2023 10:03am • ▶ Watch Video: "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon It's not an act. Jimmy Fallon really loves music, so much so, he's got a whole room in his house dedicated to his vinyl collection. It's there where he dutifully dusts his LPs ("There's definitely fingerprints on here. This looks like the How to Choose Good Tenants 02/26/2023 07:00pm • Starting a rental business, or growing one, means making a lot of important decisions. From which property makes sense financially to who will help you keep your properties maintained, you have a lot to consider. What some people tend to overlook is how important it is to carefully choose who will l What Is a Certified Check? 02/20/2023 07:00pm • A certified check gives peace of mind to the recipient that the check is legitimate -- the account holder's signature on the check is authentic and enough money is available to ensure the check doesn't bounce. A certified check might be used to purchase a major appliance, buy a car, pay taxes or cov Avoid These 7 Mistakes When Applying for Scholarships 02/20/2023 07:00pm • A student doesn't necessarily need to meet certain income requirements, have the perfect GPA or be an athlete to earn scholarship money. Funds can be awarded for a variety of reasons, including a student's background, hobby, state or city residency, musical talent, major or academic interest. But wi Stafford Co. sisters arrested following car chase, off-road crash 02/18/2023 03:42pm • Two women from Stafford County, Virginia, were charged Friday for leading police on a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash and a brief foot chase, according to authorities. The Stafford County Sheriff's Office said that Kelzy Young, 19, and sister Sharlynia Young, 21, were both arrested when the Capitol Heights man pleads guilty in COVID-19 fraud scheme that stole over $1 million 02/18/2023 03:17pm • A Capitol Heights, Maryland, man pleaded guilty Friday to defrauding the federal government of more than $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds, according to prosecutors. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland said that 25-year-old Jerry Phillips was convicted on charges of federal Outer Banks to Northern Virginia teens: Take 'Beach Week' elsewhere 02/17/2023 07:31am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Last June, hundreds of high school students celebrating graduation descended on the quiet North Carolina Outer Banks village of Corolla f Six weeks in and struggling with New Year's resolutions? Here's how to get back on track 02/14/2023 05:23pm • It’s been a little over six weeks since many set a New Year’s resolution to exercise more and eat better — and many probably bit off a little more than they could chew. An online-based trainer has some advice to get your fitness and health goals back on track and make your progress more man Romance scams most frequent in DC — here's how to defend yourself 02/12/2023 05:08am • With Valentine's Day approaching, many hopeless romantics might be in the mood for love — but romance robbers may be in the mood to exploit their next victims. Romance scams happen most frequently in D.C., with the District ranking first on the list of states with the highest rate of romanc What a kick! Science behind hot sauce, for Super Bowl snackers 02/09/2023 09:34am • Things will be heating up this Super Bowl Sunday, and not just in Arizona, where the game's being played — instead, with chili and chicken wings in the super snacking lineup, many of us will be reaching for the hot sauce. "I'll start sweating, I'll turn red, I'll get the hiccups — that's my i