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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 DC's 9:30 Club owner Seth Hurwitz charged with solicitation for prostitution in Md. 08/22/2019 03:00pm • Seth Hurwitz speaks onstage during "In Conversation: Peter Shapiro and Seth Hurwitz" panel at the Relix Live Music Conference at Brooklyn Bowl on May 15, 2019 in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Marc Millman/Getty Images for Relix) Seth Hurwitz, a major figure in the D.C. area's entertainment scene Today in History: Aug. 19 08/19/2019 12:05am • Today is Monday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On August 19, 1934, a plebiscite in Germany approved the vesting of sole executive power in Adolf Hitler. On this date: In 1812, the USS Constitution defeated the British frigate HMS Guerriere off Nova Scotia Which smart home upgrades raise your home's value? 08/15/2019 08:00am • When we add technological bells and whistles to a residence, these additions and upgrades are typically aimed at ourselves and our own day-to-day comfort and ease of living. The question is whether some of these upgrades translate to a higher contract price when we sell. High-end renovations toda 'Cast a wide net': Where to find the best travel deals 08/14/2019 12:10pm • When you're planning a trip, websites such as Orbitz, Expedia or Hotels.com are often the first stop. But some travelers are suspicious after recent deals between major travel companies, including the Orbitz and Expedia merger, about who is controlling the prices. Christopher Elliott, a travel As Loudoun United stadium debuts, map glitches bring fans to closed road nearby 08/12/2019 06:00pm • In a Leesburg, Virginia, neighborhood wary of more traffic due to the new Loudoun United soccer complex, the results of Friday night's first sold-out game were approximately the same as on the field — a draw. An unexpected complication surfaced: Mobile mapping software brought some drivers head Data Doctors: Beware of tech scams in Google search results 08/09/2019 10:05am • Q: I did a Google search for help with a software problem and got an 800 number for support that ended up being a scammer. How can I avoid scam websites in Google? A: Google’s search technology and algorithms are pretty sophisticated, but Google has an ongoing challenge with scammers who are co New Chinatown, Penn Quarter parking meter rate schedule begins 08/05/2019 04:40am • The District Department of Transportation starts a new parking meter schedule in Chinatown/Penn Quarter Monday. On Aug. 5, on-street parking spaces bounded by H Street NW, 3rd Street NW, E Street NW and 11th Street NW will see parking pricing change in four-, five- and six-hour chunks. Penn Q Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and the accidental origin of this American staple 08/04/2019 12:50am • It's National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, when we celebrate the gooey, melty, nourish-your-soul goodness of this American staple. What better way to celebrate the day than to bake your own batch of chocolate perfection? But how do you go about it? A Google search for "chocolate chip cookie recipe" No matter when Silver Line opens, Loudoun ready for big changes 08/02/2019 02:16pm • Major changes are coming to Loudoun County commutes when the Silver Line extension opens, including expanded bus service and changes to park-and-ride lots. Ongoing delays for the rail project make it unclear exactly when all the changes will happen, though. “The project has asked the partner Today in History: July 29 07/29/2019 12:05am • Today is Monday, July 29, the 210th day of 2019. Today's Highlight in History: On July 29, 1981, Britain's Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer in a glittering ceremony at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. (The couple divorced in 1996.) On this date: In 1914, transcontinental telephon