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Top Microsoft exec says online privacy has reached 'a crisis point' 10/14/2019 09:25am • Microsoft president Brad Smith thinks it's time antitrust laws are updated for the digital age. Rather than the traditional method of calculating a company's market share, Smith said regulators should also consider how much consumer data it possesses when determining whe Today in History: Oct. 9 10/09/2019 01:30am • Today is Wednesday, Oct. 9, the 282nd day of 2019. There are 83 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Oct. 9, 1967, Marxist revolutionary guerrilla leader Che Guevara, 39, was summarily executed by the Bolivian army a day after his capture. On this date: In 1776, a grou Strangled over towing fee: Arrest in College Park murder 10/07/2019 01:03pm • A 24-year-old D.C. man strangled an employee at a College Park, Maryland, tow company over a towing fee, Prince George's County police say. When police were called to the company in the 5000 block of College Avenue, off Campus Drive and near the College Park Metro station, around 1:50 a.m. Sunday Row house with slave-trading history for sale in Alexandria 10/04/2019 10:40am • The property at 1315 Duke Street in Alexandria was the site of the Franklin and Armfield slave-trading business, from 1828 through 1836. (Google Earth) A four-story row house in Alexandria, Virginia, that historians say was the site of one of the country's largest slave-trading businesses is now FTC: Millennials more likely to report falling victim to financial scams 10/02/2019 10:11am • The Federal Trade Commission has a new report out on who's more likely to report being victims of financial scams — and it's not who you'd think. "We oftentimes hear about grandma or grandpa getting scammed by clicking on the wrong thing online, but in this case, the FTC is saying that the re Interventional radiology offers minimally invasive treatment for a range of medical conditions 09/29/2019 12:00am • Medicine is constantly evolving. Each day, it seems, there are new drugs, technologies and trials that are improving patient outcomes and changing the way physicians provide care.  One innovative medical specialty that is changing the treatment paradigm for both common and life-threatening heal Guide to contemporary design trends for your home 09/24/2019 10:45am • Carpeting doesn't line up well with contemporary styles, and while rugs are used, they're often used as accent patterns or colors. (iStock / Getty Images Plus) Wanting a home that looks stylish and photo-worthy is a common goal. But how can you keep up with the trendsetting interior spaces of th Data Doctors: Wi-Fi 6 is faster, but do you need it? 09/19/2019 05:16am • Q: What is Wi-Fi 6 and do I need it? A: The use of the term ‘Wi-Fi 6’ is an attempt by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a nonprofit organization that promotes and certifies Wi-Fi technology, to simplify the alphabet soup that Wi-Fi has become. To break it down: 802.11b is Wi-Fi 1; 802.11a is Wi-Fi 2; 802 Favorite reality shows in DC, Md., and Va. 09/18/2019 09:14am • America loves reality TV, but what is each state's fave? HowToWatch.com ran TV titles through Google Trends to determine each of the most followed reality TV show in each state. Fall TV Guide: When your favorite television shows return The History Channel's "Alone," where people are Despite claim, no evidence drugs planted in Rose McGowan's wallet at Dulles Airport 09/16/2019 03:57pm • A new book about the investigation into Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein's treatment of women details steps taken to keep actress Rose McGowan and other victims of sexual assault and harassment quiet. But one claim against Weinstein — that he hired someone to plant cocaine in McGowan's wallet, whi How to protect yourself from being 'phished' through Google Calendar 09/12/2019 07:59am • Q: Should I now be concerned about using Google Calendar? A: Google’s suite of productivity tools is estimated to have over 1.5 billion users, with Gmail and Google Calendar being the most popular tools. A convenience feature within these tools was recently shown to be an effective way to trick u Today in History: Sept. 4 09/04/2019 12:00am • Today is Wednesday, Sept. 4, the 247th day of 2019. There are 118 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 4, 1998, Internet services company Google filed for incorporation in California. On this date: In 1781, Los Angeles was founded by Spanish settlers under the le DC chef Jose Andres ready to help storm-stricken Bahamians with fresh meals 09/02/2019 10:48am • As the northern Bahamas face a potential catastrophe under record-breaking Hurricane Dorian, celebrity D.C. chef Jose Andres is determined to help the island nation pick itself back up. Andres and his humanitarian relief team, World Central Kitchen, are riding out the storm in the Bahamian capita How to save money when grocery shopping on a budget 08/26/2019 06:25am • How to save money on food Saving money on groceries is no easy task. Brick-and-mortar grocery stores and food shopping apps are designed to part you from your money with overhyped sales, confusing packaging and flashy displays. In order to save money on groceries, smart shoppers can tweak their s Rain, crashes snarled Friday traffic on eastbound Route 50 at Bay Bridge 08/23/2019 09:00pm • (Courtesy Maryland Department of Transportation) Drivers heading toward the Bay Bridge on eastbound U.S. Route 50 saw long backups Friday afternoon, and the drizzle-slicked roads didn't help. By 9 p.m., WTOP Traffic reported that there were no longer any delays on the bridge, including at the