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Girl, 15, sentenced in death of Uber Eats driver in DC 06/04/2021 05:12pm • One of the teens involved in the carjacking death of an Uber Eats driver has been sentenced to the maximum sentence allowed. A 15-year-old girl was sentenced on Friday to the custody of the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services until she turns 21 in the death of Mohammad Anwar, 66, of Sprin Tensions simmer on Prince William racial justice panel 05/29/2021 08:16am • This article was written by WTOP���s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com���s free email subscription today. Members of Prince William County���s Racial and Social Justice Commission believe they���re getting work done in committee meetings, but 6 Democrats meet on stage in Virginia race for lieutenant governor 05/26/2021 06:14am • The Democratic race for lieutenant governor is currently the most crowded statewide race in Virginia and all six candidates met on one debate stage Tuesday night in an effort to set themselves apart. Standing out in the crowd has not been easy for Democratic hopefuls thus far, with 64% of respond What Student Loan Borrowers Should Know About Robocalls 05/26/2021 12:00am • For student loan borrowers, unwanted robocalls can sometimes be more than just a nuisance. In fact, many are scams that are downright harassing and prey on already struggling borrowers. If you have a phone, chances are you've experienced at least a few robocalls, which are prerecorded or autodialed 8 Stocks That Are Good Inflation Investments 05/21/2021 12:00am • Analysts recommend these inflation stocks.The stock market took a hit when the U.S. Department of Labor recently reported the consumer price index jumped 4.2% in April, its largest gain since 2008. The Federal Reserve dismissed inflation as "transitory" and a symptom of a reopening economy. However, During pandemic, DC was 2nd-most targeted area by cybercrime 05/19/2021 01:34pm • The District was the second-most targeted territory or state by cybercriminals during 2020, according to new analysis of FBI Internet Crime numbers by a cybersecurity firm. CrowdStrike, based in California, said D.C. residents lost over $18 million last year, most commonly to extortion scams. Maryland company moves ahead in quantum space race 05/19/2021 10:31am • Over the past few decades, quantum computing has developed from what many considered a science-fiction fantasy into what could be the next technological revolution. One local company, College Park-based IonQ Inc., could play a key role. In what some are calling the ���quantum space race,��� gover Prince George's Co. schools to disconnect recalled hot spots over fire risk 05/18/2021 05:25pm • Prince George's County Public Schools says next month it will disconnect�� mobile internet hot spots that have kept thousands of students connected to distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic after the devices were recalled as a fire risk. The school system is asking parents to return th U.S. Needs to Balance Dependency on India for IT Services 05/18/2021 12:00am • As America looks for strategies to countervail today's rapidly rising China, no nation is more important than India. Only India can match China's vast population, low-cost labor availability, and deep base of world-class technical talent. The United States and India have strong political, cultural, Is Bitcoin Worth Investing In? 05/18/2021 12:00am • The extreme volatility in Bitcoin prices makes many investors wary of investing in the cryptocurrency. Yet others view it as owning a venture capital-backed asset since the digital coins have received more acceptance as an alternative asset. Bitcoin remains the world's largest digital currency by m 7 Best Performing Cathie Wood Stocks 05/18/2021 12:00am • While Ark has stumbled recently, its track record is still amazing.Ark Invest has dominated the growth investing world recently. Cathie Wood, Ark's founder, has become a prominent influencer -- and it's not hard to see why. Her flagship Ark Innovation ETF (ticker: ARKK) has soared 480% over the past Warm temps will bring ���cicada tsunami��� this week, expert says 05/17/2021 03:27pm • A cicada is seen in Alexandria, Virginia. (WTOP/Kristi King) The much-anticipated cicada arrival has been slow so far due to below-normal temperatures, but that���s about to change, according to University of Maryland Entomologist Mike Raupp, aka ���The Bug Guy.��� ���With temperatures predic Maryland���s weakest counties see strongest home sales 05/17/2021 12:19pm • Kimberly Alster first purchased property near Deep Creek Lake in Maryland���s Garrett County 12 years ago. At the time, the idea was to use the home for frequent family vacations. When the pandemic struck, however, the Alsters decided to trade city life for the great outdoors and move permanently. I What Are Functional Beverages? 05/17/2021 12:00am • We expect more from the beverages we buy. It's no longer just about refreshment and hydration. Now our drinks need to deliver some type of functionality -- or a specific health benefit. One of the fastest growing categories is functional pop, or sodas that have undergone a wellness makeover. Descri Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to induct Foo Fighters, Go-Go's, Jay-Z 05/12/2021 08:16am • Jason chats with The Go-Go's in our new podcast "Beyond the Fame." The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its Class of 2021 on Wednesday. Foo Fighters, The Go-Go's, Jay-Z, Carole King, Todd Rundgren and Tina Turner will be inducted in the prestigious "performers" category. *** Foo Fig