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Car Review: Nissan Rogue looks to new tech to be head of the compact crossover class 06/09/2019 02:55pm • If you're shopping for your next ride, then there is a good chance a compact crossover is on the list. It used to be easy; one or two models stood out. But now the competition is so hot with a big group of solid crossovers vying for consumer attention. To separate itself, Nissan has added some 1 million protest in Hong Kong over law critics fear could allow China to snatch anyone 06/09/2019 10:41am • More than 1 million protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong Sunday, organizers said, to oppose a controversial extradition bill that would enable China to extradite fugitives from the city, in what would be the largest demonstration since the city's handover to China in 1997. Civil Human 'Dr. John,' funky New Orleans 'night-tripper' musician, dies 06/07/2019 06:37am • NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Dr. John, the New Orleans singer and piano player who blended black and white musical styles with a hoodoo-infused stage persona and gravelly bayou drawl, died Thursday, his family said. He was 77. In a statement released through his publicist, the family said Dr. John, w Which DC area garden center chains have the best plant prices? 06/07/2019 04:40am • When it comes to garden centers, a locally based consumers' group finds you get what you pay for and, if you're particular about plants, you might want to pay more. "This is one of the few topics that we cover here at Checkbook.org where we find there's a quality-price relationship," said Checkbo From fire and ash to caps, gowns: Graduation in burned town 06/06/2019 11:55pm • PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — Sean Newsom's senior year of high school started with typical teenage pranks, like sticking a cup to the roof of his car with magnets just to mess with people as he drove around his small town in the Northern California mountains. It ended with him living in an apartment They met in 3rd grade. Now they're bringing their For Five Coffee to DC 06/06/2019 09:37am • For Five Coffee Roasters, which was started by childhood friends as a specialty roaster in New York City's Queens, will bring its coffee, cookies, salads and sandwiches to the Washington area, with two locations initially. For Five Coffee has signed leases with Carr Properties for space at 1800 D Should you be worried about tap-and-go credit cards? 06/05/2019 08:00pm • Forget about swiping your credit card or inserting a chip. Use of tap-and-go cards is catching on because it's a simple way to speed through the checkout line. But are these contactless cards safe? Some worry that the technology could allow thieves to commit credit card fraud with special chip re Best Father's Day sales for 2019 06/05/2019 08:00pm • Father's Day falls on June 16. To give yourself plenty of time to find deals -- and to make sure your online order arrives in time -- it's smart to start shopping now. There are plenty of early Father's Day deals that are already live, whether you're buying tools, books, clothing or outdoor gear. Homeowners are looking to refinance their mortgages. Should you? 06/05/2019 10:38am • With mortgage rates at the lowest levels in more than a year and a half, more existing homeowners are looking to cut their existing mortgage payments, and for many it might be time. The Mortgage Bankers Association reports applications to refinance a mortgage last week were up almost 33% from a y Wiseguy Pizza opening 2nd Arlington location 06/03/2019 11:00am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner ARLnow.com and republished with permission. A new location of Wiseguy Pizza appears to be coming to Pentagon City. The local New York-style pizza chain opened a shop in Rosslyn in 2015 and also has three locations in D.C. The new Wiseguy Pizza Colonial Downs Group to seek gaming site in Dumfries 05/31/2019 10:32am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The company reopening Colonial Downs is seeking a satellite gaming facility in Dumfries, organizers announced Thursday. Colonial Dow Garden Plot: Should you use sawdust or fine wood chips as mulch? 05/31/2019 04:29am • There are several important things for gardeners and homeowners to remember when torrential rains hit the area: Don't add any additional water to this mess. It’s hard to believe, but I’ve seen more than one sprinkler system pumping away during recent downpours. If your system is on an automat CBD-infused foods? They're still 'a ways away' from the grocery shelf 05/30/2019 11:41am • While 33 states and D.C. have legalized medical marijuana, there’s a growing consumer interest in foods infused with cannabis, particularly the derivative cannabidiol, or CBD. But Sally Squires, who writes the Lean Plate Club blog, told WTOP that there’s still a long way to go before such produc Why frozen fruit and veggies may be better for you than fresh 05/30/2019 05:50am • You are probably aware that you should try to eat as many fruits and vegetables as you can for good health. But what if your favorite fruits are not in season, or the veggies on your Sunday shopping list will be eaten much later in the week? It might be time to favor frozen. Going frozen means TRASHED: Paying for trash? When waste meets wallet, 'It always works' 05/30/2019 01:29am • How much trash do we throw away? How does recycling work? What, even, is compost? TRASHED is a three-part series that looks at the state of waste in the D.C. region and the options local experts are exploring to cut down on the amount of trash that’s piling up. The small town of New Windsor