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Netflix's '13 Reasons Why' linked to suicide-related internet searches 07/30/2017 08:00pm • Netflix's recently released series "13 Reasons Why" has caused quite a stir among mental health advocates due to its depiction of teen suicide. New research suggests critics' concerns may be well-founded. The series is associated with an uptick in suicide-related internet searches, according to a Column: How to manage privacy on a Roomba 07/27/2017 08:50pm • Q: What should I do to keep my Roomba from sharing any information? A recent article by The New York Times reported that iRobot, maker of the popular Roomba line of automated vacuum cleaners, was considering sharing user floor plan data to third parties such as Amazon, Apple and Google. This s Could the Stock Market Ever Be Hacked? 07/27/2017 08:00pm • Millions of Americans rely on the stock market as their primary wealth-building tool. Without it, the "American dream" would be even more unachievable than it is today. People put an incredible amount of faith in the stock market. By implication, investors must think Wall Street is well-protected - Save Money on Music-Streaming Services 07/26/2017 08:00pm • As a musician, Dave Ruch was hesitant to sign up for a music-streaming service such as Apple Music or Spotify because of their reputations for not giving musicians a fair share of the profits. "I've seen how it's affected other musicians in terms of revenue," says Ruch, who works as a musician and t Go Here, Not There: 7 Places to Avoid High Crowds and Costs This Labor Day 07/26/2017 08:00pm • If you've been contemplating a Labor Day getaway, now is the time to set your plans into motion. After all, the three-day weekend is just a few weeks away, and whether you want to jet off to a new destination, hit the road for an awe-inspiring adventure in the great outdoors or plan a coastal escap Amazon.com, Inc. Profits Fall 77 Percent, But AMZN Stock Still a Winner 07/26/2017 08:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN) reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday afternoon, beating on revenue but missing earnings expectations. AMZN stock fell more than 2 percent in after-hours trading. Going into the report, Amazon stock was up 39 percent year-to-date and 340 percent over the l Facebook (FB) Stock Wavers Despite Impressive Q2 Earnings Beat 07/25/2017 08:00pm • Facebook Inc (ticker: FB) reported second-quarter earnings after the bell on Wednesday, and results blew Wall Street's already high expectations out of the water. Despite the company beating estimates on both the top- and bottom-line, FB stock immediately dropped more than 3 percent in after-hours t Find the Best College for Your Major 07/24/2017 08:00pm • A lot of online college search tools and rankings lists are available to help students find top universities. But it takes more than a Google search to find the schools that offer the highest quality education in a specific major. Many students don't know what they want to study in college or have Will Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Take a Quick Earnings Dive? 07/23/2017 08:00pm • Amazon.com, Inc. (ticker: AMZN) will enter this week's second-quarter earnings report with more recent headlines than the Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post. The online retailer has generated a steady stream of news over the past few months, mostly by entering new markets -- and then drinking in the w 5 Places to Find the Best Seafood in Seattle -- Locals' Picks 07/19/2017 08:00pm • Seattle is surrounded by water and a thriving fishing community, so it should come as no surprise that seafood is a local staple. But with so many options, how do you find the best place to grab a bite during your vacation? In-the-know Seattleites recommend these five local favorites to visitors lo How to Never Miss a Financial Deadline Again 07/19/2017 08:00pm • It is incredibly easy to simply miss a bill's due date or some other financial deadline. You fully intend to take care of it and have the means to do so, but it simply slips through your thoughts, and you find yourself having to pay a lot more due to late fees, interest and overdue notices. This doe Winners of Colorlab summer shorts competition to screen at AFI Silver 07/19/2017 05:53pm • ROCKVILLE, Md. -- Have you always dreamed of screening your film at the AFI Silver Theatre? That's the prize if you win Colorlab's annual film contest Summer Shorts. The Rockville film lab is accepting submissions until midnight Saturday night. The festival will select two grand prize winn How to Survive Wedding Season on a Tight Budget 07/18/2017 08:00pm • Wedding season is in full swing and while these events are joyful occasions, they can present budgetary challenges for those with multiple friends or family members walking down the aisle. Declining a wedding invitation is uncomfortable and nearly impossible if the event is for someone with whom you 5 Developments That Could Disrupt the Stock Market Rally 07/18/2017 08:00pm • Equity markets continued their upward march in the second quarter, seemingly impervious to the divisive political environment and lack of progress on reflationary policies. The combination of strong corporate earnings growth and low inflation provides a positive market backdrop, offsetting investor 3 Companies Dominate Video Streaming in China 07/16/2017 08:00pm • In America, the streaming video advertising business is dominated by two companies--Alphabet (ticker: GOOG, GOOGL) and Facebook ( FB). But in China, where market size and growth rates could potentially be much more lucrative for investors, the competition in streaming video is extremely fierce. A n