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How a Rockville store is fostering the growth of diverse women-owned businesses 03/21/2024 06:51am • As part of Women’s History Month, WTOP explores how two sisters are taking a homegrown business to the next level with the help of a local incubator program that includes business mentoring and classes for the next generation of female entrepreneurs. Turning a hobby into a successful busine Texas immigration ruling puts spotlight on nation's most conservative federal appeals court 03/20/2024 05:32pm • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court based in New Orleans has become a prime destination for conservatives pursuing legal strategies to bolster gun rights, stop abortion or — as was the case Wednesday — block immigration. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, one of 13 federal appellat Social media's effect on kids is 'deeply concerning,' says local policy expert 03/20/2024 07:30am • Maryland lawmakers are considering a number of bills dealing with the addictive nature of social media, especially as it relates to children. House and Senate panels heard from parents of children who took their own lives after being relentlessly bullied online or children who died after taking p During the Israel-Hamas war, Jews will soon celebrate Purim — one of their most joyous holidays 03/20/2024 02:16am • Purim is widely depicted as the most thoroughly joyful of Jewish holidays — highlighted by celebrations that include costumes, skits, noisemakers and varying degrees of rowdiness. It celebrates the biblical story of how a plot to exterminate Jews in Persia was thwarted, and thus is embraced as an A newspaper says video of Prince William and Kate should halt royal rumor mill. That's a tall order 03/19/2024 10:25pm • LONDON (AP) — The late Queen Elizabeth II used to say that the royal family has to be seen to be believed. That became glaringly evident as the absence of Kate, the Princess of Wales, from public view unleashed an escalating frenzy of wild speculation, skepticism and flat-out conspiracy theories f New York to probe sputtering legal marijuana program as storefronts lag, black market booms 03/18/2024 01:25pm • ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will evaluate its troubled recreational marijuana licensing program after lawsuits and bureaucratic stumbles severely hampered the legal market and allowed black-market sellers to flourish, Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered Monday. The review will focus on ways the state can s Want to feel special? Stores and restaurants with paid memberships are betting on it 03/18/2024 06:05am • NEW YORK (AP) — How much does it cost to feel special? At Chuck E- Cheese, the family entertainment and pizza chain, the price is $7.99, $11.99 or $29.99 per month. At the other end of the spectrum, the founder of a shopping app called Long Story Short wants to charge members $1,000 monthly for 'Visit Occoquan' launches local gift card program for Prince William County's small businesses 03/17/2024 09:56pm • The nonprofit Visit Occoquan is launching a new shop local program to support the independent small businesses in the town of Occoquan. The new Visit Occoquan Gift Card is a Mastercard gift card that will work at all participating businesses in town, according to a news release. “The beauty of t Russians cast ballots in an election preordained to extend President Vladimir Putin's rule 03/16/2024 02:41pm • Voters across Russia cast ballots Saturday on the second day of an election set to formalize six more years of power for President Vladimir Putin, who faces no serious challengers after crushing political dissent over his nearly quarter-century of rule. The election comes against the backdrop of a r Businesses are ready for April's total solar eclipse with celestial-themed doughnuts and beer 03/15/2024 01:08pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Eclipse-themed beer. Jewelry and ornaments. And doughnuts that capture the sun's disappearing act with the help of buttercream frosting. With April 8's total solar eclipse right around the corner, businesses are ready for the celestial event that will dim skies along a generous pat 15 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2024 03/14/2024 08:00pm • Interest rates have been the overarching factor for dividend investors over the past year. The Federal Reserve's rapid interest rate-hiking campaign led to a dramatic sell-off in many traditional safe-harbor sectors such as consumer staples, utilities and telecom. As inflation has started to subside How to Take Out a Loan in 5 Steps 03/14/2024 08:00pm • Whether you're looking to consolidate high-interest debt, finance home improvements or pay for a big-ticket expense, a personal loan can help you accomplish your goal. Personal loans offer relatively low interest rates and fixed monthly payments. Plus, you can use the funds for almost any purpose. S What Are the Top Questions to Ask Pharmacists About OTC Medications? 03/14/2024 08:00pm • If you're like most Americans, you likely live within five miles of a local pharmacy and have used them to pick up prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs that you rely on for your health. Whether you're there because your doctor prescribed you a short course of antibiotics, you're refil February retail sales up 0.6%, yet fissures emerge in what has been a driving force for US economy 03/14/2024 05:26pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Americans picked up their spending a bit in February after pulling back the previous month. But last month’s gain was weaker than expected, and January’s decline was revised even lower, suggesting that many are growing more cautious with their money. Retail sales rose 0.6% last Should You Take Out a Personal Loan to Pay Off Credit Card Debt? 03/13/2024 08:00pm • If you are deep in credit card debt and struggling to climb out of the hole, a personal loan might seem like a good way to turn around a bad situation. A personal loan is a lump sum of money that you borrow from a bank, credit union or online lender and pay back in installments over a fixed period.