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8 Commodity ETFs to Buy Now 05/12/2021 12:00am • Commodity ETFs are easy ways to invest in raw materials.Raw materials are a crucial part of the supply chain for every company and a key part of the global economy. Particularly after the coronavirus pandemic disrupted supply chains and put some real-world development on hold, commodities are very m Ransomware gang releases personnel records of more than 20 DC police officers 05/11/2021 06:43pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) ��� A Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate that stole data from the Washington, D.C., police department says negotiations over payment have broken down, with it rejecting a $100,000 payment. D.C. police told WTOP the cybercriminals have released personnel records of more than 7 of the Best Cryptocurrencies to Invest in Now 05/10/2021 12:00am • These are seven of the best cryptos on the market.It has been over a decade since the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto created Bitcoin, the first and by far most popular form of cryptocurrency in the world. Despite its fame, Bitcoin isn't the final word on cryptocurrency -- imitators, innovators and spin Clarksville 2nd grader one of 54 national finalists in Doodle for Google contest 05/09/2021 07:00pm • James Pang is strong. The 8-year-old Clarksville Elementary School student wants people to know that doesn't necessarily mean he's got physical strength. His strength is on full display in his artwork, which has the chance to win him a college scholarship, and his school $50,000 worth of new tech Major US pipeline halts operations after ransomware attack 05/08/2021 06:29pm •   WASHINGTON (AP) ��� The operator of a major pipeline system that transports fuel across the East Coast said Saturday it had been victimized by a ransomware attack and had halted all pipeline operations to deal with the threat. The attack is unlikely to affect gasoline supply and prices unl Data Doctors: Tips for better Wi-Fi calling 05/07/2021 05:12pm • Q: I���m having lots of issues when I try to use Wi-Fi calling on my iPhone. Is there something that I can do? A: Wi-Fi calling is a feature that has become a standard option with all of the carriers and works on any relatively current handset. There are some excellent uses for Wi-Fi calling, es Loudoun Co. drops charges after victim of ID theft spends time in jail 05/06/2021 11:43am • An innocent U.S. Department of Defense employee spent four days in jail recently as Northern Virginia prosecutors pieced together evidence the man had been a victim of identity theft. "We had a case recently in Loudoun County, where someone was accused of writing bad checks and cashing them, from Students in 2 Prince George's Co. schools get technology upgrade 05/05/2021 02:55pm • Telecommunications giant Verizon announced Wednesday that two schools in Prince George's County, Maryland, will join a program aimed at improving access to technology for students. The Samuel P. Massie Academy and the Nicholas Orem Middle School will become Verizon Innovative Learning Schools. Un 7 Consumer Cyclical ETFs to Buy Now 05/05/2021 12:00am • The cyclical spending outlook looks bright this summer.Many Americans are eager to return to the old way of doing things from before the pandemic -- big things like resuming summer vacations and little things like spontaneous trips to the mall or a favorite restaurant. With more than 100 million Ame WTOP TOP 10 Contest 2021 Rules 05/04/2021 02:00pm • WTOP News ��� Nominate Your TOP 10 favorite Local Restaurants Official Rules NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES. Eligibility: To enter the These people have gone all-in on boat life: Here's how they did it 05/04/2021 04:55am • Imagine casting off most of your worldly possessions to live on a sailboat you bought on the Internet -- perhaps without even seeing it, or knowing how to tie a knot or hoist the mainsail. For some newbie sailors who embarked on boat life during the pandemic, the past year provided an unexpected May the 4th: Where does 'Star Wars' rank among the all-time box-office champs? 05/04/2021 12:16am • A few weeks ago, headlines celebrated ���Avatar��� for passing ���Avengers: Endgame��� as the top-grossing global blockbuster of all time ��� inspiring the Russo Brothers to congratulate James Cameron for regaining the crown �����but the truth is more complex. That entire claim is based upon Federal authorities block fake websites in fight against COVID-19 fraud 05/03/2021 02:14pm • Maryland investigators said Monday they've seized their ninth fake website set up by crooks trying to cash in on the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the website "freevaccinecovax.org" was to steal personal information or install malware, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland and 5 of the Best Tech Stocks to Buy for May 05/03/2021 12:00am • Tech stocks are off to a weak start in 2021. The Nasdaq-100 -- an index that tracks the biggest tech stocks -- has underperformed the broader S&P 500 by four percentage points year to date. Investors have rotated from tech to reopening stocks as the economy picks up steam. That makes sense. Cer DeFi 101: A Guide to Decentralized Finance 04/30/2021 12:00am • DeFi, or decentralized finance, is a new way to execute financial transactions through applications. It cuts out traditional financial institutions and intermediaries and is conducted over the blockchain. Think of it as removing brokerages, exchanges, banks and other intermediaries from the equation