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Registration closes for Paris Olympics ticket lottery draw 04/20/2023 02:30pm • PARIS (AP) — Online registration for a lottery draw where winners can buy tickets for next year's Olympic Games in Paris closed on Thursday. Entries for the draw ended at 6 p.m. local time (1600 GMT), and applicants must now wait until early next month to find out if they were successful. After a Trade-ups for quarterbacks becoming more common in NFL 04/20/2023 02:18pm • Tired of spending years in the quarterback wilderness, shuffling in a string of mostly ineffective veterans at the game's most important position, the Carolina Panthers made a bold move that has been all too common in recent years. The Panthers packaged two first-round picks, two second-round picks A look at some of best and worst draft trade-up for QBs 04/20/2023 02:14pm • Trading up to draft a quarterback in the first round has become commonplace in recent years with it happening 17 times in the past 12 drafts. Carolina is expected to be the 18th team to do it since 2011 after trading up from No. 9 to No. 1 where the Panthers will have their choice of Bryce Young, C. Amazon seeks first incentive funds from Virginia HQ2 project 04/20/2023 12:39pm • FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — Amazon is asking Virginia for nearly $153 million in state incentive payments, which would be the first tranche of funds to be paid out since the tech giant agreed in 2018 to build a headquarters complex in the state. The application comes even as Amazon has paused work on Vikings need cornerbacks and a receiver, but what about QB? 04/20/2023 12:12pm • EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The persistent need for cornerbacks has only ramped up for the Minnesota Vikings, with the departure of their best player in pass coverage, Patrick Peterson, after another rough season for the defense. There's an opening for a wide receiver, too, after jettisoning veteran Adam Hungary adds honey, other products to Ukraine import ban 04/20/2023 07:24am • BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary will add honey and certain meat products to a list of food items it has temporarily banned from being imported from Ukraine in an effort to relieve market pressures on Hungarian farmers, a government minister said Thursday. Along with honey and meat, Hungary's gove Sustainable Travel: 6 Ways to Be an Eco-Conscious Traveler 04/19/2023 08:00pm • Finding sustainable ways to travel doesn't need to be burdensome. Sustainable travel is easier than you may think, whether you start by supporting local businesses or taking small steps to reduce your carbon footprint. One of the simplest things you can do is fly less, but there so many different wa The Dangers of PFAS 04/19/2023 08:00pm • There are some things in life that we want to last forever, but there are other things that we'd rather not have sticking with us. Toxic chemicals are one of them. PFAS are so-called "forever chemicals. They are indestructible, man-made compounds that can build up in our environment. They can be fou Protein-Rich Snacks to Keep You Satisfied 04/19/2023 08:00pm • A recent report from Axios highlights the "snackification" of America, where more are forgoing meals and focusing on in-between nibbles. The COVID pandemic resulted in a sharp increase in snacking. Even now, with the crisis in the rear-view mirror and office cubicles filling up again, snack culture 9 of the Best Stocks for a Starter Portfolio 04/19/2023 08:00pm • For newer investors, it can be intimidating figuring out how to get started. There are thousands of stocks listed on the major American exchanges. And there are countless mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and other options as well. So what is a good strategy for a starter stock portfolio? While pa 10 Best Value Stocks to Buy Now 04/19/2023 08:00pm • While stocks have been trending higher so far in 2023, the path to gains has been anything but smooth. The first half of March brought an historic series of bank failures, including the shocking demise of both SVB Financial Group and Signature Bank. It's been a wake-up call for any investors who wer Tons of new food and shopping coming to Reagan National, Dulles airports — including Michelin-rated restaurant 04/19/2023 12:01pm • Reagan National Airport and Dulles International Airport are getting two dozen new shops and restaurants, with construction expected to begin later this year. Many of the additions are D.C.-area companies, including a new restaurant at Dulles from D.C.-celebrity chef Fabio Trabocchi, whose Van Ne The Worst Anti-Inflammatory Foods 04/18/2023 08:00pm • When it comes to keeping inflammation at bay, it's important to know which foods may exacerbate it. The standard American diet, which often contains lots of excess sugar and ultra-processed foods, is often high in types of foods that contribute to inflammation. Research shows that chronic inflammati Activities of Daily Living for Seniors 04/18/2023 08:00pm • Independence is a precious commodity that only increases in value as you age. When you're no longer able to complete routine tasks and activities -- such as shopping for food, preparing meals or handling medications -- it can be especially jarring and put you at risk for an accident, injury or illne Small changes can have a big impact on food waste in Montgomery County 04/18/2023 10:54am • This content is provided by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. Wasted food is a major issue in the United States, as well as in Montgomery County, Maryland. The startling statistics point to Americans generating nearly 35 million tons of food waste annually and Amer