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Binge Eating: How to Stop With Self-Talk 02/21/2023 07:00pm • Out of control For Meghan Sexton, the only thing that used to help a spoonful of sugar go down was another spoonful. She couldn't eat a lick of peanut butter without devouring the entire jar or a single granola bar without tearing through four."I felt incredibly out of control," says Sexton, now a m 7 Best Long-Term ETFs to Buy and Hold 02/21/2023 07:00pm • Whatever your strategy, one of these buy-and-hold ETFs will deliver.It's fair to say that, for most investors, not a lot worked in 2022. However, it's important to understand that investing -- particularly for those of us who are playing the stock market with our retirement funds -- is an exercise b Through activism, Maryland’s homeless youth are driving search for solutions 02/21/2023 12:09pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Young people are emerging as advocates in the crisis of youth homelessness in Maryland. In Prince George’s, Baltimore, Frederick and Ho Prince William Co. high school student arrested for bomb threat 02/21/2023 07:10am • A Potomac High School student is in custody after police in Prince William County, Virginia, say he left a suspiciously wrapped package on a teacher's desk. The 15-year-old boy from Woodbridge was arrested and charged with "threats to bomb" on Monday. More Prince William County News Avoid These 7 Mistakes When Applying for Scholarships 02/20/2023 07:00pm • A student doesn't necessarily need to meet certain income requirements, have the perfect GPA or be an athlete to earn scholarship money. Funds can be awarded for a variety of reasons, including a student's background, hobby, state or city residency, musical talent, major or academic interest. But wi Bipartisan group of Maryland senators back bills to create 'world-class mental health care system' 02/20/2023 10:19am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A bipartisan group of Maryland senators came together Friday to share their vision for a more robust system of mental health care in the s Car Review: Cadillac XT4 offers loads of space and style for pint sized exterior 02/20/2023 06:19am • Cadillac has been very successful building and selling large luxury SUVs for two decades now. For the last couple of years, the carmaker been giving attention to its smallest crossover, the XT4. More Consumer News WTOP’s Car Reviews The small XT4 is very stylish just like its bestselling big b How to Get Enough Protein: the Best Protein Sources for Vegans, Vegetarians and Plant-Forward Eaters 02/19/2023 07:00pm • Protein has emerged as the current dietary darling. Some trend trackers predict protein will be the next mega-trend in 2023. Americans are seeking protein when dining out and eating at home. The use of the word "protein" on restaurant menus has jumped 105% just within the last year, according to Dat Presidents' Day 2023: What's open, what's closed in the DC area 02/16/2023 09:58pm • Feb. 20 is Presidents' Day, which is a federal holiday meant to celebrate the first president of the United States, George Washington, and the presidents that followed him. Just like other federal holidays, it's a day off for a lot of people in the D.C. region. Also, there are cancellations and s Should you get chickens? 02/16/2023 09:40am • Egg prices have been astronomical lately, with the cost rising nearly 60% from December 2021 to December 2022. Relief may be on the way as wholesale egg prices plummeted at the start of the year, but it could be some time before that drop is reflected in supermarket prices. Those looking to save Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe and Sound 02/15/2023 07:00pm • The American dream centers around homeownership, and feeling secure within that space is a key part of enjoying it and the neighborhood. Home security and real estate experts agree: Some relatively inexpensive tools, tricks and changes can keep that home safe while also ensuring your most valuable a 9 Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy in 2023 02/15/2023 07:00pm • The stock market's volatility continues. With many large S&P 500 firms posting weakened earnings and challenging outlooks for 2023, investors are approaching many of America's corporate giants with extra caution. However, there are alternatives to investments in these behemoth companies. Oftenti Virginia lawmakers again unlikely to set up marijuana sales 02/14/2023 07:43pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — In 2021, Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana, adopting a policy change that allowed adults to possess and cultivate the drug. 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