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It's like Christmas … for yourself … in July: What to know about Amazon Prime Day now that it’s here 07/11/2023 12:10am • In recent years, Amazon’s Prime Day has been a huge hit among consumers. Now, it's a two-day event. As it kicks off this Tuesday and Wednesday, online shoppers have been scoping out the best deals on things they want, or finding deals on things they didn’t know they wanted until they saw it. Be wary of scams as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, experts warn 07/11/2023 12:01am • NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here. And, once again, experts are warning consumers of scams. Scams targeting online shoppers — often by impersonating companies like Amazon and other major retailers — are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid busy spending seen during significa Summer may be sizzling, but Maryland has already kicked off a back-to-school drive to help kids in need 07/10/2023 08:58pm • School supplies may not be top of mind for families right now, but Maryland state agencies and a local nonprofit have come up with a back-to-school shopping list they hope residents will consider. Starting this week, the Maryland Department of Transportation and the State Board of Education are w In-Demand Jobs for Seniors 07/10/2023 08:00pm • If you're looking for a job at age 65 or older, think about these career options. These careers have larger numbers of older employees, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Here are 15 in-demand jobs for seniors: 1. Health services.2. Professional and business services.3. Wholesale and Best Credit Cards for a Disney Vacation 07/10/2023 08:00pm • Disney World is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation destination for many families, but a trip to any of its parks can be a budget-buster. In fact, the average Disney World vacation for a family of four costs over $6,000. If you're hoping to take your own trip to meet the mouse, the right credit card can h 13 Items That Sell on eBay, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace 07/10/2023 08:00pm • If you have items to unload, you could hold a garage sale. But that involves setting aside days to sort and price items, not to mention the time needed to man the sale itself. Then, there is no guarantee that people will show up or buy anything. A better way to sell off your clutter may be to use on 5 strategies for wasting less food in the kitchen. (Start with that shopping list) 07/10/2023 11:32am • Nobody likes to waste food, especially when grocery prices are high and landfills keep growing. It feels like an imperative to make use of every ingredient we buy (or maybe grow). But about 40% of food in the U.S. is wasted, according to estimates from the non-profit Feed America and other sources. Hill Harper, an actor on 'CSI: NY' and 'The Good Doctor,' is running for the US Senate in Michigan 07/10/2023 09:20am • LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Hill Harper, an actor known for his roles on “CSI: NY” and “The Good Doctor,” announced on Monday that he is running for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat and challenging U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin for the Democratic nomination. Harper is the sixth Democratic candidat 'Don't put it off': Cost concerns aren't keeping Gen X, boomer travelers from the great getaway 07/10/2023 05:46am • This summer, WTOP is taking you on a tour and exploring how adults 50 and older are spending their travels. They may not be doing it for the 'Gram, the likes or their followers, but older adults are visiting top travel destinations, and they're not letting recent inflation get in the way of check Today in History: July 10, the Battle of Britain begins in World War II 07/10/2023 12:01am • Today in History Today is Monday, July 10, the 191st day of 2023. There are 174 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 10, 1940, during World War II, the Battle of Britain began as the Luftwaffe started attacking southern England. (The Royal Air Force was ultimately The 9 Best Carry-on Backpacks of 2023 07/09/2023 08:00pm • Not sure whether to take a rolling suitcase or a travel backpack on the plane? Both types of carry-on luggage certainly have their merits, but if you like keeping your arms and hands free when traveling, a backpack is the right choice for you. Furthermore, compared to a hard-sided suitcase, it's eas 7 Best No-Load Mutual Funds 07/09/2023 08:00pm • With investing, as with most things in life, cost matters. Every dollar you pay in fees on your investments, is a dollar that isn't going toward generating returns on your money. Fewer expenses mean higher earning power and more money in your pocket to invest. One often overlooked fee on some mutual Bumblebee, the Cookie Monster, you name it, Virginia man dresses in costumes to make people smile 07/09/2023 09:01am • PORTSMOUTH, Va. (AP) — A woman balanced a toddler on her hip while standing on the porch of the Jump’n Jellybeans daycare on a recent Thursday morning. She stared at what was walking down the sidewalk on the other side of Portsmouth Boulevard. So did the toddler. Then he leaned forward, frantica Y2K fashion has taken over. And Gen Z is loving it 07/09/2023 01:57am • NEW YORK (AP) — First came the supposed death of skinny jeans. Then, the resurgence of cargo pants, halter tops and baby tees. If there’s one thing retailers can agree on, it’s that Gen Z is hot for the early 2000s fashion trends now booming in popularity. College interns and young worke Montgomery Co. says goodbye to free Saturday parking in Bethesda, Silver Spring 07/08/2023 08:13pm • Free Saturday parking in downtown Bethesda and Silver Spring has gone the way of Blockbuster stores and flip phones — Montgomery County has started to charge for parking in these areas in county-operated parking lots, meters and garages on previously gratis Saturdays. Beginning on Saturday, Jul