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After the blast: 3 families devastated by Montgomery Co. condo blast share struggle to pick up the pieces 01/18/2023 07:15am • Sarah St. Jour and her husband Marc as well as the couple's 8-month-old daughter stand with Sequoia Royster and her son Zyir Cooper (from left to right). (WTOP/Mike Murillo) On Nov. 16, an explosion and fire ripped through the Potomac Oaks Condominium in Gaithersburg, Maryland, destroying two bu Review: Jury still out on whether NBC's 'Night Court' reboot can make us laugh 01/18/2023 04:31am • After mining laughs from a police department in "Barney Miller" (1975-1982) and a military surgical unit in "M*A*S*H" (1972-1983), TV writer Reinhold Weege created the beloved sitcom "Night Court” (1984-1992) about the night shift of a Manhattan municipal court. Nominated for 31 Emmys and w 7 Best Copper Stocks for 2023 01/17/2023 07:00pm • This key electric conductor is seeing big demand growth.By industry estimates, copper demand is on track to double over the next 20 to 30 years. That's driven by the metal's use in traditional industries like plumbing and construction, but all thanks to a push for a low-carbon economy. Copper is one 7 of the Best Blockchain Stocks to Buy 01/17/2023 07:00pm • These companies embrace and benefit from blockchain technology.Many investors are familiar with blockchain as the underlying technology that provides security and transparency to the cryptocurrency market. Blockchain technology has a wide range of applications outside of crypto, however, including d The Best Places to Retire Overseas in 2023 01/17/2023 07:00pm • Retire overseas.The best place to reinvent your life overseas in retirement depends on your personal preferences and priorities. Some people dream of long walks on the sand, while others would prefer regular nights out at the theater in a thriving city. Here are the most appealing places to call hom Woodbridge man killed in shooting identified by police 01/17/2023 11:26am • A Woodbridge man is dead and another man is wounded after a shooting Monday night in Prince William County, Virginia, police said. Akeem Rashad Williams, 27, of Woodbridge died and a 22-year-old man who hasn't been identified by name was also injured, according to Prince William County police. Can You Refinance Student Loans While in School? 01/16/2023 07:00pm • Refinancing your student loans can allow you to take advantage of certain benefits, like a lower interest rate and greater payment flexibility. In most cases, borrowers who refinance wait until after they've graduated. It is possible, though, to refinance before you even leave school. Here's what yo 7 Best Cyclical Stocks to Buy Now 01/16/2023 07:00pm • In a more favorable environment, cyclical stocks can cash in.In Wall Street parlance, 2022 was decidedly a "risk off" year. Investors largely avoided the one-time growth darlings of technology and instead took shelter in slow-and-steady consumer staples stocks or utility companies that could hang to Budget-Friendly Hacks for Healthy Food Shopping 01/15/2023 07:00pm • Health and well-being are on the minds of many Americans as the country transitions to a post-COVID era. According to a OnePoll survey commissioned by Nutrisystem, being in lockdown for over a year has motivated many of us to reflect on the importance of our health. In fact, more than 70% of adults 2% cash back credit cards 01/15/2023 05:45am • Cash back credit cards offer an opportunity to get some money back every time you make a purchase, but how you earn that cash back can vary from card to card. Credit cards with 2% cash back allow you to earn a great rewards rate, regardless of where you spend your money. However, they also limit Spice Suite opens new Langdon Park store, aims to empower Black women entrepreneurs 01/13/2023 08:07pm • When Angel Gregorio closed on the property at 2201 Channing St. in Northeast D.C., it was the home of a tow truck company and little was happening in the industrial neighborhood. It was "ugly and gross," she said. But after buying the commercial area in December 2021, the entrepreneur envisioned The Top 10 Largest Private Equity Firms in the World 01/12/2023 07:00pm • The largest private equity firms manage billions of dollars of capital.2022 was a rough year for many public market investors. Major stock indexes fell sharply, with most ending the year in bear market territory. Fixed income didn't do much better, as bonds slumped amid a serious bout of inflation. What Is Credit Card Fraud? 01/12/2023 07:00pm • If a thief uses your credit card to make purchases or get cash advances, you are a victim of credit card fraud. According to the Federal Trade Commission, U.S. consumers reported 389,737 cases of credit card fraud in 2021, with losses totaling $181 million. The best way to deal with credit card frau Man arrested after McDonald’s stabbings in Silver Spring 01/12/2023 09:38am • A man is under arrest following a stabbing incident at a McDonald's in Silver Spring, Maryland, earlier this week. Theodore Andrew Brandy, 34, is suspected of stabbing three men inside the McDonald's in the 8400 block of Colesville Road on Tuesday morning.  All three victims suffered injuries th When to Consider Moving to a Senior Care Facility 01/11/2023 07:00pm • It can be difficult to understand the various senior care options available, as well as when it's time to transition yourself, or a loved one, to a senior care facility. 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