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Data Doctors: What can 5G do? And when will it be available? 08/24/2018 08:00am • The fifth generation of wireless transmission technology, known as 5G, is one of the more interesting developments on the technology landscape because of its wide-ranging implications. It’s not just going to be a faster wireless technology; it’s likely to empower new uses of technology that m What to Do When You Disagree With Your Doctor 08/23/2018 08:00pm • You rely on your doctor to give you sound advice about your health. After all, he or she has gone through extensive training and likely has lots of experience treating people with conditions just like yours. But what if you don't agree with the wisdom your doctor has to offer? "That depends. Do you 9 Tech Tips You Should Know Before Retiring Overseas 08/23/2018 08:00pm • Not too many years ago retirees who moved overseas had major challenges when it came to paying bills, receiving mail, managing investments, moving money around and staying in touch with the folks back home. Today, these things are easier to manage than ever before. When making a move overseas, you Fixes promised for families losing homes to I-66 toll lanes 08/22/2018 04:54pm • WASHINGTON — Following complaints from families being forced out of their homes by construction of toll lanes on Interstate 66, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam promised on WTOP Wednesday that the group would now be treated the right way. "These families haven't been treated fairly, and we have made 3 sought on animal-cruelty charges after sick puppies were sold online 08/22/2018 04:54pm • WASHINGTON — Two Woodbridge, Virginia, women are being sought on animal-cruelty charges after police say they sold unhealthy puppies over the internet. Crystal Leeann Hoskins and Kamila Garcia Alban, both 20, are charged as well with obtaining money by false pretenses. Also sought is a third su Here are all the details about DC-area housing market in July 08/22/2018 08:33am • WASHINGTON — The Washington-area's housing market continues to suffer from a lack of houses and condos for sale, although price fluctuation from area to area compared to year-ago levels was mixed last month. Long & Foster's monthly report card on the area's housing market notes inventory la Is owning an Airbnb a smart investment? 08/22/2018 12:00am • It's easy to see the rise in popularity of Airbnb and other online vacation rental sites and think it's a good idea to buy a property dedicated to short-term housing. But that strategy may not be as simple or lucrative as it seems, experts warn. The old adage "location, location, location" is tru Your Next Recruiter Could Be an Algorithm 08/21/2018 08:00pm • Entelo's database contains profiles of more than 500 million workers. Odds are, you're one of them. I am. 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An Aug. 16 internal DC Water report tallies up what appear Aretha Franklin, 'Queen of Soul,' dies 08/16/2018 09:59am • DETROIT (AP) — Aretha Franklin, the long-reigning "Queen of Soul'' who sang with matchless style on such classics as `"Think'' and her signature song, "Respect,'' died Thursday at age 76, said her representative, Gwendolyn Quinn. Publicist Gwendolyn Quinn tells The Associated Press through 4 Financially Savvy Things to Do During Your First Week of College 08/14/2018 08:00pm • The first week of college can be an incredible experience for new students. There are countless people to meet, unfamiliar places to see and new things to do. It's an exciting and unforgettable experience. That first week is also a time of money-saving opportunities. Even though most students have Cisco Systems, Inc. Earnings: What To Expect From CSCO Stock 08/13/2018 08:00pm • Earnings season has been treacherous so far for some popular U.S. tech stocks, but Cisco Systems, Inc. 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