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How Consumers Can Protect Their Online Privacy Right Now 05/08/2017 08:00pm • There's nothing more disconcerting than having the pair of shoes you once considered buying stalking you around the web, popping up in advertisements while you read the morning news, browse Facebook or send an email. Nothing, it seems, is truly private online, whether it's your shopping history, th 12 Travel Rewards Programs You Probably Never Knew Existed 05/08/2017 08:00pm • While most travelers are savvy about frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs, travel rewards extend far beyond these two industries. From airport parking programs to train travel rewards programs and even cruise membership programs, there's likely a lesser-known program that affords benefits (thi Is Buying Organic Products Worth It? 05/08/2017 08:00pm • Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new data, showing that certified organic farms and businesses grew 13 percent between the end of 2015 and 2016. But you don't need new data to know that organic is popular. Long gone are the days when you might buy organic milk and call it a d TSA PreCheck mobile registration RV to roll into Arlington Co. 05/05/2017 12:45pm • WASHINGTON — MorphoTrust USA, which runs enrollment services for the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program, comes to Crystal City this month with its IdentoGO mobile registration RV. The company has two large RVs with enrollment stations visiting cities across the country. O Data Doctors: Got vinyl? Tips for buying turntables 05/04/2017 11:38pm • Q: I want to resurrect my vinyl record collection, so I need to buy a turntable. Any suggestions? The “vinyl revival,” as it’s been called, has been growing for the past 10 years, and there are many reasons for it. For those of us who grew up pulling a record out, cleaning it and reading Shifting terror tactics prompt State Department's Europe travel warning 05/02/2017 04:16am • WASHINGTON — The State Department on Monday issued a travel warning to U.S. citizens about what it called the “continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe.” The broad alert for all of Europe, which expires on Sept. 1, is based on “recent, widely reported incidents” in Franc As Hindu Nationalism Grows in India, Cows Are Protected More Than Minorities 04/30/2017 08:00pm • By Aftab Alam Indolent Indian cows sitting or eating on the busiest roads of the country's cities are common sights for anyone who has ever visited the subcontinent. Today, this mammal is at the center of the country's increasingly violent social upheaval. In the name of defending Hindu values, vigi Wine of the Week: Taking your wine out to dinner 04/28/2017 12:42pm • WASHINGTON — It wasn’t that long ago that D.C. and the surrounding area was considered a foodie wasteland with limited dining options and only a handful of innovative chefs. Today, the city is considered one of the best food cities in America, known for a wide variety of hip hangouts, celebri 5 Tips for Effective Real Estate Photography 04/27/2017 08:00pm • In today's era of real estate marketing, the internet is the undisputed champ. Whether it's on social media, the local multiple listing service or real estate information sites, the key to making your house stand out from the competition is through the visuals presented by photographs and virtual t 10 ways you're overspending without realizing it 04/26/2017 08:00pm • Frugality turns costly Sometimes you just know you're paying too much. Buying an expensive latte is a classic example. However, there are other times you could be overspending even when you think you're being smart with your money. Here's a look at 10 ways you may be overspending without even rea For the WTOP newsroom, 2017 has been a winning year 04/26/2017 06:05am • WASHINGTON — Washington’s Top News has more than a few trophies to add to its collection this year: In 2017 alone, WTOP has won 21 major journalism awards. WTOP’s latest honors are six Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association, honoring outstanding 10 Easy Ways to Save $10 Right Now 04/25/2017 08:00pm • When life gets busy, it's easy to sacrifice savings for convenience and lose track of the here-and-there expenditures. However, those small purchases can create big budget deficits, resulting in a paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle for some consumers. According to a recent survey conducted by NerdWallet 9 of the Market's Best Growth Stocks 04/23/2017 08:00pm • The best growth stocks on Wall Street today.The nine companies on this list have been absolutely crushing the market recently. From names you've known for years to the fairly obscure, they all have one thing in common: These are some of Wall Street's best growth stocks. They're also all growing sale New Va. bike, sidewalk projects aim to provide a way out of driving 04/21/2017 02:51pm • WASHINGTON — A series of projects aimed at making it easier to get around without sitting in traffic are moving forward in Virginia. Expanding the new Fairfax County Capital BikeShare system in the Tysons and Dunn Loring areas, upgrading regional trails, and adding sidewalks in areas where peop Wine of the Week: Mining for hidden wine gems 04/21/2017 11:46am • WASHINGTON — Once in a while you might try a wine and think, “Wow. This is awesome. I wonder where in the world I can find it?” At least I do. Then you go online and search high and low only to discover that the bottle in question is not available at any wine shop in the area. What’s