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Is Silver a Better Bet Over Sky-High Gold Prices? 08/12/2020 12:00am • Silver reached a seven-year high in August as concerns about a weak dollar and declining bond prices thrust investors to safe-haven assets as uncertainty about the economy remained. Investors have turned to hard assets such as silver and gold in 2020 as central banks continue to print money in resp What Does Trump's Executive Order Mean for You? 08/11/2020 12:00am • If you had the news on for any length of time last weekend, you almost certainly saw the signing of executive actions that President Donald Trump held at his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey -- actions designed to help people who have seen their lives turned upside down due to the pandemic. The Car Review: Volvo XC90 T8 E-AWD plugs in for better performance and mpg 08/10/2020 04:20am • It’s been a few years since I drove the Volvo XC90, and there are some changes for 2020. The exterior gets a nip and tuck, but you have to really pay attention to notice the revised front-end styling. The XC90 design still looks fresh and handsome. The top-of-the-line XC90 T8 Inscription model Chris Daughtry dishes on 'Live from Home Tour' to benefit The Birchmere 08/10/2020 12:39am • He's one of the most successful "American Idol" alumni to rock out on his own terms. Next week, Chris Daughtry presents his virtual "Live from Home Tour" on Aug. 18 to benefit 19 venues across the country, including The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. "We're all itching to get back out What Is the GOLO Diet? 08/10/2020 12:00am • As Americans increasingly struggle with their weight, the number and range of weight-loss products and diets in the market have only grown. Today, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 70% of Americans are overweight or obese. And apparently, we know it. As of 2019, Virginia Supreme Court grants eviction moratorium 08/07/2020 03:04pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Supreme Court has granted a request from Gov. Ralph Northam to suspend judicial proceedings related to evictions for tenants who can’t pay rent. The court ruled 4-3 on Friday to grant a moratorium on evictions through Sept. 7 as the state grapples with the co Virginia makes it easier for voters to track mail-in ballots 08/05/2020 11:10am • With questions and concerns about mail-in ballots lingering ahead of November, Virginia is trying to make it easier for voters across the state to see exactly where their ballots are. Under a new rule approved by the state's elections board Tuesday, voters will be able to track their absentee bal How to Safely Throw an Outdoor Barbecue During a Pandemic 08/05/2020 12:00am • Hosting a barbecue for friends and family is a bit different than you may be used to due to the pandemic. Food safety is certainly still a concern, especially in warmer weather, but now you also have to pay attention to social distancing and minimizing saliva contact between individuals. COVID-19 Washington Chorus' first Black artistic director announces virtual fall season 08/04/2020 12:49am • Dr. Eugene Rogers is the new artistic director of The Washington Chorus. (SudeepStudio.com) The Washington Chorus is celebrating its 60th anniversary in the 2020-2021 season. Leading the way is Dr. Eugene Rogers, the organization's first Black artistic director. "The announcement in F 5 Stocks to Sell or Stay Away From in August 08/04/2020 12:00am • There is a lot of uncertainty for the near term, which has investors worried about what stocks to dump and where to look next. The pandemic has continued to constrain various industries, slowly deteriorating previously strong businesses. As many investors may be taking the time to review their portf Some mystery seeds illegally sent from China identified 08/03/2020 01:50pm • ▶ Watch Video: Officials warn not to plant mystery seeds delivered across U.S. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has identified some of the plant species in bags of unsolicited seeds arriving in mailboxes across the United States. Officials have warned the shipments of mystery seeds, Contaminated taquitos and chimichangas prompt public health alert 08/03/2020 10:36am • A public health alert for frozen taquitos and chimichangas has been issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after they were found to contain recalled green chilies. The frozen meat and poultry taquitos and chimichangas, made by Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., were sold nationwide under College Financial Aid Disbursement: When and How to Expect It 08/03/2020 12:00am • As the start of classes nears, students who need help paying for school may wonder how college financial aid disbursement works as they wait for their award to arrive. College financial aid disbursement refers to the aid payment process, which typically happens around the time classes start in the f Investors Searching for Yield in Euro Stocks 08/03/2020 12:00am • With U.S. national debt increasing, unemployment rising and fears of a dipping dollar brewing, the veil of market uncertainty is quickly widening for investors. Fixed-income investors in search of yield find themselves struggling in the near-zero interest rate environment. This may motivate them to Transforming federal procure-to-pay processes with proven automation solutions 07/30/2020 01:13pm • This content is provided by Appian. For as long as government acquisition professionals can recall, there have been two long-standing complaints about the process. Program offices complain that the procurement process is long, confusing, and fraught with revisions and requests for additional inf