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Seeds are gifts from nature, one organic producer says. It's ending sales and giving them away 08/14/2024 04:06pm • NAPLES, New York (AP) — An organic seed company with national reach has surprised its supporters by announcing it will end sales and give hundreds of varieties away, declaring “we can no longer commodify our beloved kin, these seeds, or ourselves.” The Cocozelle zucchini, now $14.25 per 100 se Family of man killed by Connecticut police officer files lawsuit, seeks federal probe of department 08/14/2024 03:26pm • HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The family of a man fatally shot by a Connecticut police officer as he tried to flee in a stolen car while being attacked by a police dog has filed a wrongful death lawsuit and called Wednesday for a federal civil rights investigation of the department. The mother and sister WNBA rookie stars Clark, Reese take advantage of Olympic break to reset for sprint to playoffs 08/14/2024 01:50pm • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caitlin Clark took full advantage of her snub by the U.S. Olympic team. She visited Mexico, attended a friend's wedding in Iowa, and even got to see the New York Yankees' clubhouse. So, when the Indiana Fever star returned to practice Tuesday, she was rested, revived and revved Food is too good to waste! 08/14/2024 12:08pm • This content is sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection. The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Recycling and Resource Management Division continues efforts to increase awareness to residents, businesses and organizations about ways to The paint is dry on Banksy's animal-themed street art that appeared across London over 9 days 08/14/2024 11:28am • LONDON (AP) — On the 10th day, after creating the mountain goat, elephants, pelicans, a rhinoceros and a gorilla, among other animals, Banksy rested. The elusive street artist's menagerie that appeared around London over nine consecutive days apparently came to a conclusion after a final mural sur Groceries are expensive, but they don't have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save 08/14/2024 11:07am • NEW YORK (AP) — If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you’re not the only one. Inflation is easing, but grocery prices are still high — up 21%, on average, since inflation started to surge more than three years ago. Unlike some other items, People with ADHD are turning to AI apps to help with tasks. Experts say try it cautiously 08/14/2024 11:00am • Becky Litvintchouk didn’t think she’d be able to manage the mountain of tasks needed to become an entrepreneur. Every other part of her life has been overwhelming because of ADHD, which can impact her ability to concentrate. So, she turned to AI. The app Claude helps her decide which contracts German court suspends the government's ban of a far-right magazine pending an appeal ruling 08/14/2024 10:03am • BERLIN (AP) — A German federal court on Wednesday suspended a ban that the government imposed last month on a far-right magazine, ruling that it can keep publishing while judges mull its appeal in depth. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser banned Compact magazine and the company that publishes it, Comp Using data and technology to make streets safer in Falls Church 08/14/2024 05:55am • A new traffic control box has been installed at a Falls Church intersection, the first step of a yearslong initiative that aims to turn the Northern Virginia jurisdiction into a "smart city." The project, which the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute's Division for Technology Implementation is Whoa! Heaven let your light shine down on Va. as Collective Soul celebrates 30 years at Jiffy Lube Live 08/14/2024 04:50am • Some of the best alternative-rock hits of the '90s are about to echo across Prince William County. This Saturday, Collective Soul rocks Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia, on a triple bill that includes fellow '90s sensations Edwin McCain and Hootie & The Blowfish. WTOP caught up wit Japanese executive convicted in Myanmar for selling rice above set prices returns home 08/14/2024 02:00am • TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese business executive has returned home from Myanmar following his release from more than a month of detention after being convicted of violating rice pricing rules, his company said Wednesday. Hiroshi Kasamatsu, a director of the Myanmar supermarket Aeon Orange, was in custod 3 dead in grenade attacks on a store selling national flags ahead of Pakistan's Independence Day 08/13/2024 09:42pm • QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — Suspected militants hurled hand grenades at a house and a store selling Pakistani national flags in the restive southwestern Baluchistan province on Tuesday, killing three people and wounding six others ahead of Pakistan’s 77th independence day. The separatist Baluch Libe 11 Cool Credit Card Perks You Haven't Heard About 08/13/2024 08:00pm • With so many credit cards on the market, card issuers are always looking for new ways to attract new customers. Besides generous welcome offers, rewards like cash back or points, and travel insurance and consumer benefits, some cards also offer unique perks to differentiate themselves from competito 6 Signs It's Time for Memory Care 08/13/2024 08:00pm • It's bittersweet to see your loved ones age. Your mom, once a prolific baker, still makes her way around the kitchen but occasionally mixes up the steps in her favorite recipes. Or, your dad doesn't notice he's no longer writing the answers to his daily crossword puzzle neatly inside the boxes. Thes Tennessee reaches long-term deal with Knoxville-based Pilot to preserve name of Neyland Stadium 08/13/2024 06:31pm • Tennessee announced on Tuesday a long-term deal with travel-center giant Pilot that will preserve the names of Neyland Stadium and Shields-Watkins Field while giving the Knoxville-based company prominent signage throughout the stadium, including on the playing surface. Financial terms of the agreeme