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How to Invest in Marijuana 05/25/2021 12:00am • The marijuana industry is growing as more voters and state legislatures support the approval of either medicinal or adult recreational use of cannabis, pushing the stock prices of cannabis companies higher. Several state legislatures this year approved the use of cannabis for medicinal or recreation How to know whether last year's sunscreen is still safe to use 05/24/2021 12:48pm • Packing your bags for a trip to the beach this Memorial Day Weekend? Don't forget your sunscreen. But as you gather all of your vacation necessities, you may find yourself wondering, "Can I still use that bottle on my bathroom shelf from last summer?" It depends. Sunscreen is regulated by t Car Review: Toyota brings back the Venza for 2021, turns it into a stylish hybrid crossover 05/24/2021 04:01am • Looking for a fuel-efficient crossover? Toyota has an entry with a name from the past. The redo of the Venza is ready for 2021, with the Toyota hybrid system to help use less fuel than other crossovers. While no powerhouse, the four-cylinder engine did fine keeping up with traffic. The ride was comf RAMMYS Awards: New prize categories honor restaurants that pivoted during pandemic 05/20/2021 11:45am • Many restaurants pivoted to takeout and to-go options during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/bondarillia) The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington’s annual RAMMYS restaurant awards ceremony will be held Sept. 19 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The e Virginia makes $40 million available for free mass transit programs 05/19/2021 11:19am • The number of free public transit services in Northern Virginia could increase over the next few years, with an injection of funding for free-fare programs across the commonwealth. At a Tuesday meeting of Virginia's transit board, state transportation secretary Shannon Valentine said $40 million 2 Crystal City residential high-rises get county approval 05/19/2021 09:44am • Bethesda, Maryland-based developer JBG Smith has received final Arlington County approval for two planned residential high-rises in Crystal City, near buildings Amazon is currently leasing as part of its Northern Virginia HQ2 development. The buildings, at 2000 and 2001 South Bell Street, will in Q&A: Why Investors Should Look to Infrastructure Investments 05/19/2021 12:00am • As President Joe Biden's infrastructure bill progresses through Congress, investors may be wise to consider investing in infrastructure. The bill would invest more than $2 trillion to improve the nation's infrastructure -- such as roads, railways and bridges -- and the use of green energy over the Travel Advisor vs. Travel Agent: What's the Difference and Do You Need One? 05/19/2021 12:00am • In early 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic forced the closures of international borders and stay-at-home orders became the norm, many travelers were left scrambling. Along with expensive rebooking and cancellation fees, travelers were faced with long lines at borders and even longer wait times wi Mandarin Oriental DC’s 'work from hotel' rooms 05/18/2021 10:28am • Several hotel chains have been promoting their rooms and suites as remote work options during the pandemic. D.C.’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel thinks that remote work is here to stay, and has outfitted rooms as actual dual-purpose spaces for that. Its MOBase program is a monthly membership program What Are Functional Beverages? 05/17/2021 12:00am • We expect more from the beverages we buy. It's no longer just about refreshment and hydration. Now our drinks need to deliver some type of functionality -- or a specific health benefit. One of the fastest growing categories is functional pop, or sodas that have undergone a wellness makeover. Descri Stimulus checks, pandemic aid make it even more important to file a 2020 tax return 05/15/2021 08:02am • Low-income Americans who aren't usually required to file taxes could be leaving a lot of money on the table if they don't file a 2020 return thanks to changes made by the latest pandemic relief package. Many may still be waiting on a stimulus payment because the Internal Morgan State University sees record number of applications 05/14/2021 12:55am • Morgan State University, one of Maryland's historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, expects to see the largest incoming class on record; and admissions officials cite a number of reasons for that. More than 14,600 students applied to Morgan State for admission for the fall 2021 sem 7 Commodity Stocks to Buy for Great Dividends 05/13/2021 12:00am • These commodity stocks all yield more than 3% right now.There's a lot of discussion these days about how the specter of inflation could create both challenges and opportunities for investors. The challenges are obvious, as rising prices on input costs could eat into profit margins at certain corpora Why Am I Gaining Weight on a Plant-Based Diet? 05/13/2021 12:00am • Eating platefuls of plant-based foods might seem like an easy way to shed pounds and get back into your skinny jeans. After all, plants are mostly water and are loaded with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. But don't be fooled: Plant-based diets come with the same basic principle of any eating No need to panic-buy fuel, experts say 05/12/2021 05:30pm • When news of a cyberattack on a critical U.S. pipeline first broke, experts warned that panic-buying could make the situation exponentially worse and drag out the effects of the disruption. Colonial Pipeline — which supplies around 45% of the Southeastern United States' fuel — suffered a rans