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China facing worst power shortage in a decade — that's a problem for the whole world 06/30/2021 01:02am • China is in the middle of a huge power crunch as extreme weather, surging demand for energy and strict limits on coal usage deliver a triple blow to the nation's electricity grid. It's a problem that could last for months, straining the country's economic recovery and weighing on global trade. Se Millions of jobs and a shortage of applicants: Welcome to the new economy 06/29/2021 05:43am • There's a problem at James Hook's chicken farms, and it has nothing to do with poultry. P.D. Hook, a hatchery that supplies one third of the chickens sold in the United Kingdom, should be humming along as the economy roars back to life. But the company is short about 40 farm workers, double the u Weekend Road and Rail: I-66 and Route 7 changes, bridge work and resurfacing abound 06/25/2021 04:30am • Work zones on Interstate 66 and Route 7 will begin to see some payoffs this weekend. In Maryland, it’s more resurfacing and Purple Line work. The District is addressing some much needed bridge work. Metro will have two shutdowns this weekend. Here’s what you need to know if you're hitting the New national archive will memorialize a beloved TV genre 06/19/2021 01:01am • When record-setting "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings first guest-hosted the show after Alex Trebek's death, he had a good-luck charm in his pocket: a ticket from the 1983 debut episode of the current version of the show. It was a gift from Bob Boden, a veteran producer of game shows such as "Fun Wine of the Week: Cool gift ideas for Father's Day 06/18/2021 06:11am • Father’s Day is this Sunday, and if you are looking for a memorable gift for the wine-loving dad in your life, think about giving him a present that might last longer than just a bottle of wine. While it may be one of those “made up” holidays, lumped in with Valentine’s Day and Mother’s New downtown DC coworking space is outdoors 06/16/2021 11:23am • No Kings Collective designed the outdoor coworking space with green turf, a pergola draped with plants, umbrellas and tropical design elements. (Courtesy Tishman Speyer) Freelancers who depend on coworking spaces for their work and client meetings are returning as pandemic concerns ease, but jus The woman who spent lockdown alone in the Arctic 06/12/2021 03:59am • For most of us, the pandemic has meant enforced solitude. But for others, it's been the chance to go searching for that solitude. And where better to do so than in the Arctic Circle? In fact, Valentina Miozzo went one step further. She moved to the far north of Norway -- within the Arctic Circle National Doughnut Day 2021 deals 06/04/2021 08:02am • National Doughnut Day is here, and shops across the D.C. area are celebrating with free goodies and deals. National Doughnut Day was started in 1938 by the Salvation Army in Chicago as a way to honor the women called “Doughnut Girls” who delivered tasty treats and assistance to troops during Memorial weekend auto shoppers face higher prices, fewer choices 05/27/2021 08:58am • The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a big weekend for auto dealership sales, but buyers in the market will discover dealer inventories this year are tight and prices are high. The semiconductor chip shortage has severely curtailed auto manufacturer production this year — that, co Where you'll still see masks in Montgomery County even after restrictions are lifted 05/26/2021 04:04pm • On May 28, Montgomery County, Maryland, will lift most remaining coronavirus restrictions in the county, including rules requiring unvaccinated people to continue wearing face coverings in most indoor settings. But that doesn't mean you'll stop seeing masks in Maryland's most populous county. 12 easy ways to pay off debt 05/24/2021 10:35am • Are you swimming in debt and don't know how you're ever going to pay it off? You're not alone. If you're looking for easy ways to cut down your debt, including intuitive tweaks to your debt payoff strategies and habits, follow the advice of these experts. Before you start repaying debt, take a mo Data Doctors: How to use Google Trends 05/14/2021 05:38am • Q: I’ve been told several times that Google Trends is a great business tool — can you elaborate? A: Google is by far the most used search engine with well over 90% of global search traffic and over 3.5 billion searches processed every day. Each search is executed based on the words entered Announcement coming on easing restrictions on Prince George's Co. businesses 05/11/2021 11:32pm • Pandemic restrictions will soon be lifted on Prince George's County, Maryland, businesses, and other changes are coming as early as next week. In an online town hall meeting Tuesday night with residents, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said infection rates are down, vaccination rates are up, a How much should I spend on groceries? 05/10/2021 11:30am • Determining how much to spend on groceries and creating a budget is a challenge for many households. Nationally, the average annual cost of groceries for U.S. households is $4,643, according to 2019 figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That puts the average monthly grocery bill at $387 a mon Man found shot to death in Chantilly parking lot 05/07/2021 06:50pm • Fairfax County police on the scene where a man was found shot to death in Chantilly, Virginia. (WTOP/Neal Augenstein) A man was found dead in a Chantilly, Virginia, parking lot early Friday. Fairfax County police said they responded at 4:50 a.m. to the 4300 block of Chantilly Shopping Center