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National Zoo stands by timed-entry passes despite DC delegate's concerns over limited access 01/11/2023 09:50pm • The National Zoo in D.C. is standing by its decision to keep time-entry passes in place after most Smithsonian museums stopped using them. Zoo director Dr. Brandie Smith, in a letter to D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, said using the passes allows the zoo to better manage visitor capacity, reduce 7 Virginia men arrested in 'online predator' sting 01/10/2023 02:07pm • Police have arrested and charged seven Virginia men as part of a sting operation targeting online predators. The Fairfax County-led operation was carried out in December and involved law enforcement officers posing as children online. Police said the seven men initiated explicit conversations and DC delegate urges National Zoo to rethink visitor pass policy 01/10/2023 10:01am • D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is asking the Smithsonian National Zoo to reevaluate a policy that requires visitors to reserve entry passes ahead of time before entering the zoo. Norton said in a letter Monday to the zoo’s director, Dr. Brandie Smith, that she was concerned that the zoo's 20 Careers With the Most Job Security Right Now 01/09/2023 07:00pm • Stable jobs during a time of uncertainty In 2023, the U.S. economy could enter a recession, with slowed job growth, higher inflation and rising interest rates. Many companies have begun issuing rounds of layoffs. Job security is more important now than ever.U.S. News ranks job security based on curr Why Software Developer Is the No. 1 Job of 2023 01/09/2023 07:00pm • Software developers are in demand in nearly every industry, as technology becomes more and more ingrained in every aspect of daily life. Anyone pursuing this career may find it attractive because, aside from paying well and having tremendous growth opportunities, it involves creative work that is co 7 Best Tech ETFs to Buy for 2023 01/09/2023 07:00pm • Energy led last year, but will tech lead going forward?While the energy sector was a success story in 2022, the performance of the tech sector was downright tragic. Among some of the biggest losers last year were once-loved names like chipmaker Nvidia Corp. (ticker: NVDA), electric vehicles icon Tes District of Comebacks? Mayor Bowser unveils plans to revitalize jobs, residency, downtown 01/09/2023 06:35pm • As D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser begins her third term, she's determined to revitalize the city with more jobs and more residents, especially downtown. The pandemic cost the District in several ways — loss of life, jobs and residents. On Monday, Bowser gathered with other political and business l Data Doctors: Preventative maintenance tips for your computer 01/06/2023 07:03pm • Q: What preventative maintenance tasks should I be doing to help my computer run better? A: As with many other items in daily life, preventative maintenance is the key to avoiding expensive repairs that often come as a surprise. Imagine driving your car until it broke down instead of regularly Cheap Foods to Buy if You're Broke 01/04/2023 07:00pm • Your wallet needs to go on a diet, but that's tough when food prices keep going up. The most recent consumer price index report, released on Dec. 13, shows that the food index increased from October to November by 0.5% and 10.6% over the previous year. As for the cost of food at home, that has incre How to Set Up Your Utilities 01/04/2023 07:00pm • Preparations for your move to a new home are underway and you're starting to pack, get rid of items you don't need and schedule movers. But you're not ready to move until you've set up your utilities at your new address. Here are answers to common questions about setting up your utilities: -- What u Montgomery Co. man arrested, charged with sex trafficking in Florida 12/30/2022 02:10am • The Florida State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle announced the arrest and extradition of a man in Silver Spring, Maryland, on human trafficking charges Thursday. In conjunction with the Miami-Dade Human Trafficking Task Force, U.S. Marshals, Montgomery County police and Howard County pol Samsung recalls more than 660,000 washing machines after fire hazard reports 12/23/2022 02:14pm • Samsung recalled more than 660,000 washing machines, warning customers that the machine could short-circuit and overheat, posing a fire hazard. The company received 51 reports of "smoking, melting, overheating or fire involving the washers." Ten of these reports resulted in property damage, and t How to Find the Best Personal Finance Advice on Reddit 12/22/2022 07:00pm • Personal finance advice is all over the Internet -- and it has become especially prevalent on the social media site Reddit. Reddit allows "Redditors" to share images and posts on forums, grouped into smaller forums called subreddits. While some of the personal finance advice on the site is relativel 7 Stocks That Outperform in a Recession 12/22/2022 07:00pm • These seven stocks hold their own during tough times.Leading economists predict turbulent economic times ahead for the U.S. in 2023, and that may mean trouble for the U.S. stock market. Historically, stocks have significantly underperformed in recessionary periods. Overall, of the last 11 recessions Va. man indicted on child pornography charges 12/22/2022 05:10pm • A Fairfax County, Virginia, man arrested in October has been formally indicted on eight felony counts related to child pornography. The defendant, 25-year-old Dominick Baldi, of Burke, has pleaded not guilty and will go on trial in the beginning of March. Each case will be tried separately, with