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Communities can't recycle or trash disposable e-cigarettes. So what happens to them? 10/19/2023 05:12pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — With the growing popularity of disposable e-cigarettes, communities across the U.S. are confronting a new vaping problem: how to safely get rid of millions of small, battery-powered devices that are considered hazardous waste. For years, the debate surrounding vaping largely cent Mid Atlantic Daybook 10/19/2023 04:31pm • Associated Press Mid Atlantic Daybook for Thursday, Oct. 19. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Mid-Atlantic bureau is reachable at 202-641-9660 What to consider when choosing a mortgage lender (Psst: Don’t count out credit unions) 10/19/2023 01:34pm • Over the past year, homebuyers have watched interest rates on home loans continue to rise. Even though rates are still considered historically low on average, it’s stressful for people looking to buy homes or refinance existing mortgages. Jeff Bentley, president and CEO of Northwest Federal Things to do in the DC area: Literary festival, dance parties, workshops … and more! 10/19/2023 04:45am • There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. If you're searching for events perfect for the season, be sure to head to last week's Halloween-focused event guide or WTOP's fall festival guide for mo Party Food and Snack Ideas on a Budget 10/18/2023 08:00pm • While inflation has slowed a bit in the past few months, prices at the supermarket remain elevated. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, supermarket food prices were up 3% in August compared to the same time last year, and they're expected to go up more than 5% this year. That's on top o 8 Countertop Trends for 2023-2024 10/18/2023 08:00pm • There's no shortage of kitchen countertop materials, finishes, styles and color options. However, certain types of countertops are more requested than others. Not only should your kitchen countertop look good, but it should also be durable and easy to maintain. Here are some of the top kitchen count No. 2 pick Leo Carlsson starting his career with the Ducks with a fraction of Bedard's fanfare 10/18/2023 05:24pm • IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — The player drafted right after Connor Bedard last summer is about to make his NHL debut with a fraction of the fanfare. And that's more than fine with Leo Carlsson. While he sat out the Anaheim Ducks' first two games of the season with a minor injury last week, Carlsson was a Mid Atlantic Daybook 10/18/2023 04:33pm • Associated Press Mid Atlantic Daybook for Wednesday, Oct. 18. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Mid-Atlantic bureau is reachable at 202-641-9660 Nevada district attorney clears officers in fatal shooting of man who went on rampage with chainsaw 10/18/2023 04:10pm • RENO, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada district attorney cleared two police officers of any criminal wrongdoing on Wednesday after they fatally shot a man who went on a rampage with a chainsaw at a Motel 6 three years ago. Ronal Zendejas, 36, of Sparks, cut through doors and swung the running blade at employe Adopting a rescue dog? Here's what to know about pet insurance 10/18/2023 10:14am • Adopting a rescue or shelter dog doesn’t just give a needy animal a home. It can provide a playmate for your kids, a jogging buddy for you and a loyal companion for everyone to cuddle with on the couch. But a new pet can also come with unexpected vet bills, which is why you might want to consider China's economy grows 4.9% in Q3, beating expectations but slowing from previous quarter 10/18/2023 01:44am • HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy slowed in the summer as global demand for its exports faltered and the ailing property sector sank deeper into crisis, the government said Wednesday. The world's second-largest economy expanded at a 4.9% annual pace in July-September, beating analysts’ forecas Dodgers shopping for starting pitching this winter after it failed them in the postseason 10/17/2023 08:00pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will be shopping for starting pitching after it cost them dearly in a first-round playoff exit for the second straight year. Starter Walker Buehler is expected to return after recovering from a second Tommy John surgery, along with current rookies Bobby M Colleges Work to Make Financial Aid Award Letters Clearer 10/17/2023 08:00pm • Against a backdrop of rising college costs and student borrowing rates, more than 400 colleges and universities have committed to following standards of clarity in financial aid offer letters, which have become confusing and -- in some cases -- deceptive. Most universities don't tell students the ne How Much Should I Spend on Groceries? 10/17/2023 08:00pm • Determining how much to spend on groceries and creating a budget has always been a challenge for many households. In recent years, inflation made it more complicated. Grocery shopping is still not an activity that most shoppers would call cheap, but things have improved. Still, grocery budgeting rem Prince George's Co. moves to limit where cannabis dispensaries can operate in future 10/17/2023 06:30pm • The Prince George's County Council in Maryland spent several hours Tuesday afternoon hearing from people about cannabis, and then themselves spent 45 minutes discussing a bill that would limit any new dispensaries from opening outside of industrial or light industrial zoned areas of the county. I