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WIC helps moms and kids eat. But finding what you need isn't always easy 01/11/2024 12:16pm • Bianca Williams was tired of trying to find a store that either accepted federal food benefits for low-income mothers and their children or a store that had quality produce. So the Milwaukee resident — who has seven kids, including two currently being breastfed — decided in November that she’ 10 Helpful House Hunting Apps for 2024 01/10/2024 07:00pm • Luckily for homebuyers, house hunting apps are growing in number and sophistication. As the online real estate marketing industry becomes more competitive, mobile apps are getting better at helping consumers find accurate housing information while offering features to help users narrow down their se After major flooding in parts of DC area, clean-up from drenching storm continues 01/10/2024 05:32pm • The heavy rain may be over, but the D.C. area was still dealing with its impact Wednesday as cleanup from historically high waters and damaging winds continued. Flood warnings for parts of the region continued into Wednesday evening as residents dealt with issues related to the severe weather Do I really need supplemental insurance (Medigap) with Medicare? 01/10/2024 01:02pm • About 41% of Original Medicare beneficiaries had Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, in 2021, according to a February 2023 report summarizing enrollment data from AHIP, a national health insurance trade association. For the other 59%, Medicare has some “gaps” that could be costly. “Ther Hundreds of UK postal workers wrongly accused of fraud will have their convictions overturned 01/10/2024 09:49am • LONDON (AP) — Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Wednesday he will introduce measures to overturn the convictions of more than 900 post office branch managers who were wrongly accused of theft or fraud because of a faulty computer system. Sunak said the scandal, which saw hundreds of postm Votes by El Salvador's diaspora surge, likely boosting President Bukele in elections 01/10/2024 12:00am • SAN SALVADOR (AP) — A record-breaking 51,226 Salvadorans living abroad voted in El Salvador's upcoming presidential election in the first three days after the country opened overseas electronic voting for the first time, two electoral officials confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday. The ove Why a Vienna gas station also serves Indian food 01/09/2024 11:18pm • At a Mobil gas station in Vienna, Virginia, customers can grab a homemade samosa while pumping gas. About two years ago, in the aftermath of the pandemic, Vishal Sood told his wife he wanted to try something new. A software engineer by trade, Sood spent a lot of time working from home and Ex-UK Post Office boss gives back a royal honor amid fury over hundreds of wrongful convictions 01/09/2024 09:38pm • LONDON (AP) — The former head of Britain’s state-owned Post Office said Tuesday she will hand back a royal honor in response to mounting fury over a miscarriage of justice that saw hundreds of postmasters wrongfully accused of theft because of a faulty computer system. The British government is When Saving Money Can Cost You Money 01/08/2024 07:00pm • Reducing financial waste is a top goal for many people, especially as the cost of living escalates. According to a PwC report, consumers drastically adjusted their spending behaviors in 2023, with 53% saying they were holding back on nonessential spending and 15% indicating that they stopped nonesse This Bethesda company may repurpose your holiday gift returns 01/08/2024 10:51am • An estimated 18% of holiday gifts from this past season will be returned to retailers. Most won’t end up back on the retailers’ shelves, but those returns aren’t a total loss. Bethesda, Maryland-based Liquidity Services is among companies helping retailers salvage value from returned mercha When's the Right Time to Move Into a Continuing Care Retirement Community? 01/07/2024 07:00pm • Many older adults need a little assistance as they age, and there's a spectrum of senior living options available today. The best-known places are: -- Independent living facilities.-- Assisted living communities.-- Nursing homes.These options can address the needs of a senior who doesn't want to liv Nearly 3,000 pages of Jeffrey Epstein documents released, but some questions remain unanswered 01/06/2024 03:24pm • NEW YORK (AP) — For nearly two decades, journalists, police detectives, FBI agents, lawyers and amateur sleuths have pried into the depraved world of Jeffrey Epstein. Yet even after the release of thousands of pages of court records in recent days, some questions about the millionaire pedophile re US employers add a surprisingly strong 216,000 jobs in a sign of continued economic strength 01/05/2024 12:03pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s employers added a robust 216,000 jobs last month, the latest sign that the American labor market remains resilient even in the face of sharply higher interest rates. Friday’s government report showed that December’s job gain exceeded the 173,000 that were added California restaurant's comeback shows how outdated, false Asian stereotype of dog-eating persists 01/04/2024 07:29pm • FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — David Rasavong’s cultural pride is evident all throughout his restaurant. It’s on the wall of family portraits and where a stunning mural depicts his family’s journey from Laos to California. It’s on the menu filled with Lao and Thai dishes like the crispy coconut ric Can I Have Two Personal Loans at the Same Time? 01/04/2024 07:00pm • If you already borrowed a personal loan but need additional funding, you may be wondering if you can take out an additional personal loan. The short answer is yes -- there's no concrete rule prohibiting you from borrowing multiple personal loans at once. However, you might need to shop around, since