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Stadium, ticket concerns damper excitement of Audi Field opening day 07/13/2018 03:10am • WASHINGTON — D.C. United has plenty to celebrate this weekend as it opens its flashy new stadium, Audi Field, and expects its newly acquired star player to take the field for the first time. But not everyone is as excited for the opening of the new venue as one might expect. Tailgating, ticketi Common Job Interview Questions and Answers 07/11/2018 08:00pm • Before heading into a job interview, it's essential to prepare to answer a range of common interview questions. While you can't anticipate -- or memorize -- the responses to every interview question you'll be asked, practicing good answers, brainstorming illustrative anecdotes and doing the research Best Freebies and Deals for National Ice Cream Day 2018 07/11/2018 08:00pm • The American calendar is full of seemingly arbitrary shopping holidays. It may be excessive and annoying at times, but this deluge of social media celebrations has perks. This year, Sunday, July 15 is National Ice Cream Day, which not only means you have an excuse to indulge, you can also do it on Global Regulations Should Help Alphabet Inc (GOOG, GOOGL) Stock 07/11/2018 08:00pm • Alphabet Inc (Nasdaq: GOOG, GOOGL) investors have kept a close eye on the global regulatory climate and its potential impact on Google's advertising business. But analysts now say more regulation on data collection and usage will actually serve to help Google defend its dominant market share agains How to Write a Cover Letter 07/09/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to job searching, writing a great cover letter is key to scoring a job interview. Unlike your resume, which is a straightforward list of former employers, accomplishments and job titles, your cover letter gives you a chance to display your character, address any gaps in your work his Would Trump's Tariffs on Chinese Goods Affect the iPhone? 07/05/2018 08:00pm • By Jason Dedrick, Greg Linden and Kenneth L. Kraemer The Trump administration's tariffs on China have so far targeted mostly industrial goods like aircraft engines and gas compressors. But the administration has also threatened to slap tariffs on $200 billion in other goods if the dispute continues. Startups vs. Big Companies: Which Is Better for Your Career?  07/02/2018 08:00pm • If you are in the early stages of your career, you may be wondering about the relative benefits and risks of working at a small startup company versus a large, well-established corporation. Which is the best career path? The answer really depends more on you than anything else. Both venues offer str 6 Things You Don't Know About Trading Bitcoin 07/01/2018 08:00pm • Retail investors who want to dip their toes into cryptocurrencies to diversify their portfolios are facing an extremely volatile market -- virtual currencies have lost $350 billion in value year-to-date due to orders from regulators and hacking. The cryptocurrency market, which consists of bitcoin From pink hunting gear to boosting cyber security, new Md. laws take effect 06/29/2018 10:20pm • WASHINGTON — A number of laws passed in Maryland’s General Assembly session take effect on Sunday, among them, one that requires annual training for school staff on identifying child sexual abuse, while another phases in the final increment of the state's minimum wage, bringing it to $10.10 stat How to Get Your Toddler to Poop in the Potty 06/28/2018 08:00pm • I hear frequently from parents who are trying to toilet train that the child is having some success. Namely, parents will say the child has learned how to pee on the potty, and has no wet accidents. But parents often tell me, the child won't poop on the potty. "He will hold his poop until we put a 6 Ways to Transform Family Travel 06/27/2018 08:00pm • For many families, summer is a time to hit the open road or fly to a far-off place. But it's not the destination that matters. Traveling together is your chance to get everyone's attention off their digital devices and onto each other as you experience something new. With so much quality time togeth How to Protect Your Digital Funds From Hackers 06/27/2018 08:00pm • Millions of consumers are moving away from traditional banking methods and trading in cash and credit cards for more convenient digital payment alternatives. In fact, a 2016 survey on the rise of digital wallets conducted by Finder.com, a comparison platform and information service, found that over Man found shot to death in Upper Marlboro 06/27/2018 04:36pm • WASHINGTON — A man was found shot to death Tuesday night in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, police said. Officers with Prince George's County police responded to a report of a shooting in the 8700 block of Binghampton Place around 9:45 p.m. There, they discovered James Puryear Jr., 22, of Mitchell Driven to distraction? Study compares how tech systems impact auto safety 06/27/2018 04:00am • LANDOVER, Md. — Voice-recognition technology has come a long way in recent years, and in some ways, drivers are safer because of it. But a new study reveals that some of this technology is more distracting than automakers might want you to believe. In the hands-free race to limit the consequenc Alexandria hopes to combat side street gridlock due in part to GPS apps 06/26/2018 03:55am • ALEXANDRIA, Va. — For neighborhoods which have become GPS shortcuts during rush hour in the D.C. area, getting to and from your home can be frustrating. People who live along East Taylor Run Parkway in Alexandria have experienced the headaches of being a common route for mapping apps like Googl