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Coronavirus Pandemic Pushes Countries to Bridge the Digital Divide 07/15/2020 12:00am • The coronavirus pandemic is shedding light on racial and socioeconomic inequalities that existed long before COVID-19 killed well over 500,000 people globally. As more businesses shift to remote work and schools make arrangements for digital learning, the crisis is also bringing attention to the in Maryland teachers, PTA call for state to mandate online start to school year 07/14/2020 03:33pm • Teachers and parents in Maryland are asking the state's Department of Education to unite school districts behind a plan that would start the school year online, except for in extreme cases, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Representatives from the Maryland State Education Association, the Balt Northern Virginia state lawmaker calls for more bilingual contact tracers 07/13/2020 04:32am • A Northern Virginia state lawmaker is urging Gov. Ralph Northam to hire more bilingual contact tracers to assist with its coronavirus response. In a letter to the governor, Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, D-Prince William, said she's concerned that language barriers are resulting in cases being under- Loudoun Co. teachers back distance learning as parents make return-to-school choice 07/12/2020 10:02pm • Loudoun County teachers voiced their continued support for distance learning at a Monday town hall as Virginia's third-largest school district plots a path forward for its students amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Public school teachers joined Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax, in a town hall meeting as Analyst Picks for 7 Top 5G Stocks to Buy 07/10/2020 12:00am • The 5G upgrade cycle is imminent.One of the biggest growth drivers in the tech world over the next couple of years will be the rollout of 5G wireless networks. The fifth generation of wireless networks will significantly ramp up global internet connectivity, producing a far faster internet connectio Fractional-Share Investing -- Where to Invest 07/07/2020 12:00am • Novice investors interested in tapping into the stock market may be intimidated by not having much capital to start out with, but with the introduction of fractional shares disrupting the investment industry, they can now have skin in the game. Fractional-share investing involves purchasing a portio Tips for Relieving Daily Stress and Calming Down 07/07/2020 12:00am • Whether you're racing to catch a bus, striving to meet a big deadline at work or trying to balance your family's needs with your own, stress is part of our modern life. We've all got it, and most of the time we take it in stride. In many ways, a little stress can be a positive thing. For example, if TOEFL Tips for Prospective International Students 07/06/2020 12:00am • Entry into American colleges and universities is determined by various factors, and one of the most important aspects for international students is their grasp of the English language. Savvy students who excel in their home countries need to be prepared for a classroom and campus environment where The Dangers of Modern Day Trading 07/06/2020 12:00am • Day trading has become extremely popular in the past few months. The surge of short-term retail trading has led to a pickup in stock market price swings. Market experts have several ideas why day trading has become more popular this year. Some relate it to people having more time on their hands and Advice for Law School-Specific Recommendation Letters 07/06/2020 12:00am • Welcome to the latest installment of Law Admissions Q&A, a feature that provides law school admissions advice to readers who send in inquiries. If you have a question about law school admissions, email us for a chance to be featured in a future post. Hello, I asked my employer to write two lett Data Doctors: Mac users need to beware of new ransomware 07/03/2020 06:43am • An iPad Pro and a MacBook Pro are displayed an Apple store Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Q: Do Mac users need to be worried about ransomware or is it just a Windows problem? Ransomware continues to be one of the most lucrative attacks that cyberthieves have in their bag of t NSA warns that VPNs could be vulnerable to cyberattacks 07/02/2020 07:43pm • The National Security Agency issued a new cybersecurity advisory on Thursday, warning that virtual private networks, or VPNs, could be vulnerable to attacks if not properly secured. The agency's warning comes amid a surge in telework as organizations adapt to coronavirus-related office closures and Manassas, Va. council approves $1.6M in CARES act spending 06/27/2020 09:13am • 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. Manassas City Council signed off on over $1.6 million in federal CARES Act funding for schools, airport services and economic develop Advocacy group shares ideas to better help immigrant communities impacted by COVID-19 06/23/2020 05:00am • Cases of COVID-19 are disproportionately impacting some D.C.-area Latino communities. In Fairfax County, Virginia, for example, where the Latino population is 16.2%, Latinos make up 61.8% of COVID-19 cases. "We're definitely, sadly leading the charge in infection rates," said Dr. Michelle LaRu Kennedy Center board chairman David Rubenstein hosts new PBS history series 06/23/2020 12:30am • Philanthropist David Rubenstein stands at the Arlington House at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on July 17, 2014. The historic house was restored to its appearance after a $12.3 million gift from Rubenstein. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen) You know him as co-founder of The Carlyle Grou