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10 states have now banned the sale of cosmetics tested on animals 12/18/2022 12:31am • New York became the tenth state to ban the sale of cosmetics tested on animals after Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a measure into law Thursday evening. The law, known as the New York Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act, prohibits the sale and manufacturing of cosmetics that have been tested on animals. It is s Antisemitic graffiti found at Montgomery County's Whitman High 12/17/2022 04:41pm • School officials said they found antisemitic graffiti in front of a Bethesda, Maryland, high school just after 8 a.m. Saturday. Walt Whitman High School Principal Dr. Robert Dodd said in a letter to the community that the hateful words were seen on the Montgomery County school's sign. The vand Holiday discounts are already hard to resist — the best bargains are yet to come 12/17/2022 10:35am • Stores are drowning in a glut of merchandise this holiday season, keeping the discounts fast and furious in the runup to Christmas. And the deals are only getting juicier. So if you have the patience and the willpower to wait to grab a few bargains for yourself, you'll be richly rewarded. " Ice skating, Esports and more offered to DC teens over holiday break 12/17/2022 08:46am • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Parks and Recreation are offering a slate of activities for teens during the upcoming holiday break. The program, "Teen Break Time," will take place from Dec. 23 to Dec. 30 and include activities such as open rec nights, roller skating, ice skating, How introverts can stay sane this holiday season 12/17/2022 08:15am • Christmas time is here. Happiness and cheer. Fun for all — well, nearly all. Some introverts might consider these next few weeks their least favorite time of year. That's because, for an introvert like me, lots of energetic social time can lead to sensory overload, turning up the TV-like static in Shopping for a sports fan this holiday? Two suggestions from a DC area writer 12/17/2022 05:40am • In the rich tapestry of D.C. sports, two complement each other on the calendar better than others: college basketball and professional baseball. Opening Day is usually in late March or early April, as the men's and women's Final Fours are being held, and the World Series wraps up in late October or Google reveals most popular Christmas cookies just in time for the holidays 12/16/2022 08:21pm • Google has released its latest list of the most searched Christmas cookies by state. Looking at the numbers, gingerbread came out on top in seven states and D.C. In Maryland, German Christmas cookies were all the rave on Google, and Virginians had a taste for Christmas Bar Cookies. Interna Which grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2022 12/16/2022 12:20pm • It happens to the best of us: You're putting together Christmas dinner and only realize at the last minute you're missing a key ingredient. Most stores will be open Christmas Eve — with modified hours — and a few will even be open on Christmas Day. Here's a list of hours for grocery stores th Best Diabetic Meal Delivery Services 12/15/2022 07:00pm • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 million Americans are living with diabetes or prediabetes, two conditions that affect how your body processes the sugar in the foods you eat. Diabetes is a chronic, potentially life-threatening disease that tends to worsen ov The 10 Best Places to Retire in the UK 12/15/2022 07:00pm • Where to retire in the UKThe United Kingdom offers a diversity of lifestyle options, from bustling cities to quaint countryside villages to coastal resort towns. Generally, there is better weather and higher property prices in the south, while worse weather and less expensive real estate can be foun 7 Best Marijuana ETFs to Buy in 2023 12/15/2022 07:00pm • Cannabis ETFs offer options for betting on 2023 catalysts.Cannabis stocks haven't had a great year, to say the least. The New Cannabis Ventures Global Cannabis Stock Index has lost about 68% this year as of Dec. 15 amid the broader market slump caused by inflation, higher interest rates and recessio Maryland hunters put hunger in their sights 12/15/2022 12:54pm • Food pantries are busier than ever, and during the holidays, those who have the means are usually happy to help keep them stocked with items to donate. But hunters have their own ways to help, and Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry, a group in the Hagerstown, Maryland, area, is asking for hel Moore taps three young political veterans for key administration roles 12/15/2022 01:24am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) and Lt. Gov-elect Aruna Miller (D). (Moore campaign photo) Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) and Lt. Gov.-elect Aruna Mi Berberine Benefits, Side Effects and Supplements 12/14/2022 07:00pm • There are lots of supplements out there, but have you ever heard of berberine? Some people use it to lower their blood sugar or cholesterol. Like any supplement, there are potential benefits and risks. What Is BerberineBerberine is a naturally occurring compound that's found in several types of plan 10 Helpful House Hunting Apps for 2023 12/14/2022 07:00pm • Browse for homes -- and maybe even close a deal.Luckily for homebuyers, house hunting apps are growing in number and sophistication. As the online real estate marketing industry becomes more competitive, mobile apps are getting better at helping consumers find accurate housing information while offe