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Sabbatical Basics: Everything You Need to Know Before You Ask for Time Off 12/23/2018 07:00pm • As much as you may want to get ahead at work, continually trying to do more can lead to exhaustion and burnout , not career success. A 2018 study from Gallup found that employee burnout has reached epidemic levels, with more than two-thirds of workers reporting that they feel burned out at work at l Wading through streaming TV options 12/21/2018 04:28am • Q: I’m ready to cut the cable and switch to a streaming TV service, but need help wading through all of the options. Can you help? A: There’s never been a better time to consider switching to a streaming TV service because of all of the great choices, but the downside to so many choices is th Best Budget-Friendly Gifts for Cord-Cutters 12/20/2018 07:00pm • At this time of year, many Americans are searching for the perfect holiday gifts for those special people in their lives. If those lucky recipients have hopped on the cord-cutting train, they may be looking for ways to tune in to all their favorite programming in the new year. The perfect presents Wegmans recalls cauliflower products amid E. coli concerns 12/20/2018 06:52am • WASHINGTON — E. coli concerns have led to a recall of certain Wegmans products that contain cauliflower. Although no illnesses have yet been reported, Wegmans is recalling the following products. which were sold in the produce department between Dec. 7 and Dec. 18.: Wegmans Cauliflower Ric Today in History: Dec. 20 12/20/2018 12:01am • Today is Dec. 20, the 354th day of 2018. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 20, 1989, the United States launched Operation Just Cause, sending troops into Panama to topple the government of Gen. Manuel Noriega. On this date: In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership o Federal workers get Christmas Eve off 12/19/2018 05:10am • WASHINGTON — It may not be a white Christmas in the D.C. area this year, but the federal workforce has the White House to thank for an extra day off. On Tuesday night, President Donald Trump issued an executive order excusing federal employees from duty on Dec. 24. All federal offices will be c 20 financial New Year's resolutions for 2019 12/18/2018 09:00am • Resolve to do better next year. Nearly one-third of Americans plan to make a money resolution for 2019, according to a Fidelity Investments survey, with 48 percent of them planning to save more, 29 percent aiming to pay down debt and 15 percent aspiring to spend less. Looking to join their ranks? 'Red flag' gun regulation set for final vote in DC 12/17/2018 08:13am • WASHINGTON — The District could soon have its own "red flag" gun safety law on the books. The full city council is set to vote on a legislative package this week that includes a number of gun regulations, including a measure that would allow police to immediately seize firearms from someone who 7 Retail Stocks That Investors Love to Buy and Hold 12/16/2018 07:00pm • These companies are more resilient.Retail investors who want to avoid volatility can buy stocks that perform well despite market uncertainty. Investors can choose stocks that are more resilient, says Shawn Cruz, manager of trader strategy at TD Ameritrade, an Omaha, Nebraska-based brokerage company. Car Review: Dodge Durango SRT 392 is a family hauler with disguised muscle 12/15/2018 11:10pm • WASHINGTON — Usually when a car fanatic outgrows his or her fun muscle car, it gets parked and used only on special occasions or, more likely, traded in for something family-friendly. That new vehicle is usually an SUV or crossover — both do well as family haulers — but the driving isn't qu Why over 100K items make up the DC region's 2019 to do list 12/12/2018 06:09pm • WASHINGTON — There are numbers of 2018 victories to celebrate locally according to the outgoing chair of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), but he also noted on Wednesday that housing is a looming challenge for the region in 2019. "We had a pretty good year," said Matthe WATCH: DC porch pirate dances as if no one's watching, then steals packages 12/12/2018 02:58pm • WASHINGTON — D.C. police are looking for a man who was captured on surveillance tape showing off his dance moves before swiping packages on the doorstep of a Georgetown home over the weekend. The theft happened on Sunday, Dec. 9 around 1 p.m. in the 3500 block of T Street Northwest. After pe What International Students Should Know About U.S. College Waitlists 12/10/2018 07:00pm • When Yansong Pang from China applied to nine MBA programs for fall 2017 admission, he was surprised to discover he was placed on the waitlist by five -- Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, London Business School, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and Duk Gift ideas for cancer patients 12/10/2018 09:00am • When you find out someone you love has cancer, you won't always know exactly what to say or do to make their experience easier. Giving a thoughtful gift is one of the many ways you can show support to a loved one going through cancer treatment. For inspiration, we asked members of the CaringBridg How to Get Global Entry or TSA Precheck With Your Credit Card 12/09/2018 07:00pm • Waiting in line at the airport is one of the worst aspects of traveling. It's disheartening to arrive on a time crunch only to be met with a slow-moving security line. With Global Entry or TSA Precheck, you can replace that sinking feeling with relief, not only because you'll have a shorter line bu