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Iga Swiatek finally reaches the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Novak Djokovic's match was suspended 07/09/2023 06:13pm • WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Twice, Iga Swiatek was a single point from exiting Wimbledon on Sunday, a single point from the sort of confounding defeat at the place that gives her so much more trouble than any of the other Grand Slam tournaments. Down a set and 6-5 in the second against Belinda Benci The top 10 best new TV series of 2023 07/03/2023 09:16am • Are you looking for a new show to watch now that “Succession,” “Barry" and “Ted Lasso" are over? WTOP's Jason Fraley counted down the best new TV series so far in 2023 . There's one rule -- the show must have aired episodes of its first season this year, so you unfortunately won't find Legal recreational weed hits Md. dispensary shelves 07/01/2023 05:43pm • Recreational marijuana dispensaries throughout Maryland opened their doors to curious and excited customers for the first time Saturday, many of whom said it was about time they could buy legal cannabis. Milton Sorrel lined up about an hour before the RISE Dispensary in Silver Spring opened and tol Student loan payments start again soon. Supreme Court’s ruling means higher bills for many 06/30/2023 06:24pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — In a good month, Celina Chanthanouvong has about $200 left after rent, groceries and car insurance. That doesn’t factor in her student loans, which have been on hold since the start of the pandemic and are estimated to cost $300 a month. The pause in repayment has been a lifeli 4 things you need to know about marijuana retail sales in Maryland 06/28/2023 04:45am • On July 1, Maryland joins D.C. and Virginia in legalizing recreational marijuana — but unlike those other jurisdictions, a regulated and functional retail market for marijuana will also open up. "It's going to be extremely busy," said Brandon Barksdale, the co-CEO of Remedy, a marijuana dispens Foreign Transaction Fees by Bank 06/27/2023 08:00pm • There's no doubt that traveling abroad can be expensive. Accounting for expenses including airfare, hotel stays, meals and excursions, you'll need to budget and save for a big trip so you don't rack up debt. In addition to these more obvious expenses, there is another potential cost of international Financial Pros and Cons of Living With Your Parents 06/27/2023 08:00pm • Living with your parents is nothing new, but in recent years there has been an uptick in the number of people staying at home. A Pew Research Center study from 2020 found the percentage of young adults from 18 to 29 living with their parents at an all-time high. Even in the years following this spik Grocery Receipt Scanning Apps You Should Try 06/27/2023 08:00pm • Receipt scanner apps have emerged over the last several years, all designed to help consumers save a little money. Here's what to know about these tools and whether using them is worth the effort. Is It Worth It to Use Grocery Store Receipt Apps?You could make some cash when using receipt apps, says Have you donated blood? The Red Cross says there's a shortfall 06/22/2023 05:37pm • The American Red Cross says a slow in blood donations over the last few weeks is concerning, and they're offering perks for donors. Who can donate blood? "If you are generally of good health, 17 years of age and weigh at least 110 pounds, most people are eligible to donate," said Courtney Bulg What Is Medicaid Spend Down? 06/21/2023 08:00pm • Everyone knows that health care is expensive, and many people worry that they will lose everything when they get ill or older and need long-term care. You may have heard about the concept of a Medicaid spend down, which requires you to "spend" away your own assets to become eligible for the social p What Is a Checking Account? 06/20/2023 08:00pm • A checking account is the cornerstone of the financial lives of many Americans. People primarily use a checking account to pay household expenses such as mortgage payments and utility bills. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. reports that over 95% of U.S. households had a checking or savings accoun Mbappé eclipses Fontaine as France beats Greece in Euro qualifying 06/19/2023 06:16pm • PARIS (AP) — Kylian Mbappé's twice-taken penalty moved him one goal behind Michel Platini on France's all-time scoring list as Greece was beaten 1-0 in European Championship qualifying on Monday. Platini won the Ballon d'Or three straight times from 1983-85 during his heyday with Juventus and Fra 'Trolling people?' Fairfax Co. schools phishing test promised teachers end-of-year gift card 06/19/2023 05:05pm • Some Fairfax County Public School teachers are frustrated, after an email offering educators gift cards for their work during the school year turned out to be a phishing test. David Walrod, president of the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, said the email was sent Friday, as students were ar The woman who founded Father's Day was a renegade, great-granddaughter says 06/18/2023 08:02am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — You could call her the mother of Father’s Day. The late Sonora Smart Dodd launched the celebration of dads in 1910 in her hometown of Spokane, Washington. As a result, she is the one responsible for those annual gifts that run the gamut from embarrassingly silly-looking neckt 7 Ways to Prepare for an Unpaid Maternity Leave 06/14/2023 08:00pm • Welcoming a new child to the family is exciting, but it can also bring financial stress. That's particularly true if you are planning to take an unpaid maternity or paternity leave. Then, not only do you have the extra expenses that come with a new person in the household, but you'll have to contend