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Can you benefit from a store credit card? 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Store credit cards offer discounts and perks for frequent shoppers, but they aren't for everyone. If you frequently shop with a particular retailer and can pay off your balance before interest charges apply, you may benefit from a store credit card. Before you apply, consider how much value you c Growing a Whole Child in a Snapshot World 06/11/2018 08:00pm • Sitting outside of a coffee shop, I chatted with Cindy Wasson, the founder and director of 10th Street Preschool in Santa Monica, California. We lamented how fast-paced the world is now, and how everyone is glued to an electronic gadget, including parents. That day we saw many parents whiz by, pushi Review: Family fun and insight in sprightly 'Incredibles 2' 06/11/2018 12:00pm • Hear a review by WTOP's Jason Fraley above and read AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr below. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "The Incredibles" writer/director Brad Bird has said that his characters' powers are all born of stereotypes. Dad is strong, mom is stretched in a million directions, teenage girls put u 5 Things to Keep in Mind Regarding Teens, Technology and Digital Detoxing 06/10/2018 08:00pm • With summer break upon us, many people are considering taking a little digital detox. You've got offices instituting healthier work email policies. Some companies are recognizing that we need time away from our phones. And now, younger kids and teens are learning how too much technology is affectin How Virtual Reality Can Help Kids Through Doctor Appointments 06/10/2018 08:00pm • A routine trip to the doctor's office for a flu shot or blood test can cause nervousness and anxiety. Any parent or person who works with children understands this from first-hand experience. When it comes to our children, medical procedures involving needles can result in frustration, tearful outb 3 Differences Between ACT English, SAT Writing and Language 06/10/2018 08:00pm • When deciding whether to register for the ACT or SAT, high school students should choose the test that plays to their strengths. Understanding the differences between the ACT English section and the SAT Writing and Language section -- both of which test a student's ability to understand and improve IHOb Name Change Generates Buzz For Dine Brands Global Inc (DIN) Stock 06/10/2018 08:00pm • After days of mystery, IHOP revealed on Monday that it is temporarily replacing the "P" in its name with "b" as part of a marketing campaign to promote its burgers. Investors who own shares of IHOP owner Dine Brands Global Inc (NYSE: DIN) are hoping the name change will help renew interest in the r Photos: Tonys crown 'Band's Visit,' 'Harry Potter' as Broadway's best 06/10/2018 07:25pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The American, grown-up musical ���The Band���s Visit��� outmuscled the acclaimed and sprawling British import ���Harry Potter and the Cursed Child��� for the most Tony Awards on Sunday, capturing 10 statuettes, including best musical. It���s based on a 2007 Israeli film of the s Washington Capitals' deal for extra Metro hours never involved cash 06/08/2018 05:14pm • WASHINGTON ��� Metro significantly relaxed its policies on extended hours for the Washington Capitals' run to the Stanley Cup Final, including extending service for Thursday night's series win without ever planning for any cash to change hands, WTOP has learned. Since last summer, Metro has requi Character win: Capitals finally take a title 06/08/2018 10:12am • Republished from The Sports Capitol with permission. LAS VEGAS ��� There were so many nights this moment seemed out of reach, so many times they sat at their lockers staring into the offseason void after another devastating loss. Alex Ovechkin skated over to the table, a broad, disbelieving, g Family sues Va. college, frat over son's alcohol-related death 06/08/2018 09:26am • HAMPDEN SYDNEY, Va. (AP) ��� The parents of a freshman who died from alcohol intoxication are suing his Virginia college, his fraternity and several of its members. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Harrison Carter Cole's parents filed the $78 million lawsuit Thursday. The 18-year-old H Wine of the Week: Father's Day gift suggestions 06/08/2018 08:41am • A Father's Day song, written to the tune of "My Favorite Things" Bottles of ros�� and glasses with bubbles; Merlot with lamb chops To help with your troubles; Chardonnay opened just in time for the spring These are a few of my favorite things. Wines by the cases or just a lone bottle; Delic Column: Detecting keyloggers on computers and smartphones 06/08/2018 04:58am • WASHINGTON����� A keylogger may not be a familiar term but it is something that should be on your radar. Q: How can I tell if a keylogger has been installed on my computer and smartphone? A: Keyloggers are programs used to silently record keystrokes that can be part of a parental control progr Burns, bites and blisters: Avoiding and treating summer health hazards 06/08/2018 12:48am • WASHINGTON ��� Summer ushers in longer, warmer days that allow for more time lounging by the pool and chasing fireflies at night. But with all of summer���s pros come a few cons ��� including an increased risk for sunburns and bug bites. However, a few precautions and preventive measures can help 6 Side Jobs to Make Extra Money 06/07/2018 08:00pm • Working on the side Whether to make a dent in their debt, save up for vacations or gain more financial independence, many workers are turning to side jobs to supplement their incomes. Demanding anywhere from just a few to several dozen hours a week, "gig" labor goes by several names. The Bureau of L