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What's the Answer to the Shortage of Mental Health Care Providers? 05/24/2018 08:00pm • Two disturbing trend lines are currently crossing in the area of mental health care. One line, tracking demand for such care, is rapidly rising. In the U.S., nearly 1 in 5 people has some sort of mental health condition, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. The disease burd 7 Ways for Teachers to Make Extra Money This Summer 05/24/2018 08:00pm • Teacher salaries vary widely by location, level taught, type of institution and a slew of other factors. But the data are clear: Teaching isn't typically a lucrative career. Even a high school teacher, which U.S. News & World Report rates as the best education job for 2018, earned a relatively m Q&A: Macy Gray brings signature sound to Bethesda Blues & Jazz 05/24/2018 12:32am • WASHINGTON — She has one the most unique voices in recent music memory. This weekend, Macy Gray brings her signature raspy sound to Bethesda Blues & Jazz. "We're going to have a great time this weekend in Bethesda," Gray told WTOP. "My band, we're going to have a ball. It's going to What Should Your Insurance Agent Do for You? 05/23/2018 08:00pm • While the internet has made it possible to request quotes online from a variety of reputable insurance companies, not everyone wants to spend mind-numbing hours filling out web forms. Instead, a better use of time may be to provide detailed information to an insurance agent and let a professional d The Potential Winners of the Global Artificial Intelligence Race 05/22/2018 08:00pm • The announcement earlier in May from the White House was blunt: The federal government is creating a committee of academics and private industry experts to explore the untapped potential of artificial intelligence, or AI -- the set of technologies that allows computers to think and make connections Snap Inc Stock Is Finally Showing Signs of Life 05/20/2018 08:00pm • After closing last week within cents of its all-time low, Snap Inc (Nasdaq: SNAP) stock sprang to life on Monday morning when a long-time Snap bear upgraded the stock. Snap's Snapchat app redesign has been a major disappointment, but analysts say the company still has opportunities to get back on t Is Credit Monitoring Worth It? 05/20/2018 08:00pm • Hackers are just itching for the next chance to steal a company's data and pounce on your most sensitive financial secrets. With this in mind, it would be comforting to know that someone has your back. Credit monitoring services promise to safeguard your personal information from such criminals. Typ Column: Teaching kids how to code 05/18/2018 06:28am • Q: I would like to get my child to learn how to code this summer, so I’m looking for suggestions on where to start. A: Any parent looking to ‘future-proof’ their child should be thinking along these lines. In today’s digital age, learning how to write code will be a skill set that will se Online Edit-a-Thon Aims to Raise Profile of Female Rights Activists Around the World 05/17/2018 08:00pm • Alessandra Ramos says the discrimination she faces in her native Brazil for being transgender expresses itself in many ways, beginning at the employment line. When prospective employers learn of her gender, "They say 'We have this job already marked for someone,' or, 'I'm sorry, we will call you bac America's newest internet debate: Is it 'laurel' or 'yanny'? 05/17/2018 01:15pm • WASHINGTON — You're probably asking yourself: "What topic will annoy me 36–48 hours from now?" The answer: A debate that is gaining traction on the internet: "Is it 'yanny' or 'laurel'"? First, listen to this. What do you hear?! Yanny or Laurel pic.twitter.com/jvHhCbMc8I — Cloe Feldm 7 ETFs to Target Tech 05/15/2018 08:00pm • Many tech stocks are pushing ahead.Technology is undeniably one of the most dynamic sectors of the market. But within tech itself, many investors are sometimes surprised to see such a big difference in performance between companies. For every stock like cloud communications firm Twilio (ticker: TWLO How Can I Find the Best Orthopedic Surgeon? 05/15/2018 08:00pm • A dislocated shoulder from falling off your bike. A knee ligament torn during a pick-up basketball game. A hip worn down by years of osteoarthritis, or chronic back pain resulting from a work injury. These are just a few of the injuries and conditions that an orthopedic surgeon can help you with. A Understanding fallout of Supreme Court sports betting decision 05/15/2018 04:49am • WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court Monday struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), laying the groundwork for legal sports gambling across the United States. While the landscape could shift very quickly in a number of different directions, one thing is for certain. “ 3 Reasons Why You're Broke 05/14/2018 08:00pm • If you're always running out of cash before your next paycheck, you may be in a recurring cycle of mismanaging your finances. Of course, some low-paying professions can contribute to your financial woes. But maybe you're carrying too much debt. Or perhaps you're not budgeting well or you don't know Walmart Inc (WMT) Analysts Don't Mind Flipkart Losses 05/13/2018 08:00pm • Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) stock hasn't reacted positively to the company's recently announced $16 billion Flipkart investment. Shareholders are concerned that Flipkart's losses could be an albatross for Walmart, but analysts say India's e-commerce market is a rare opportunity. According to Morgan Sta