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How to Save Money With a Capsule Wardrobe 08/14/2025 08:00pm • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, American households spent an average of $2,041 on apparel and related services in 2023 (the latest data available). That's around $170 per month, and if you ask many people, they would still tell you they have a closet full of nothing to wear. If onl Two dogs died in a hot car in Virginia. What should you do if you see animals in a vehicle? 08/14/2025 04:01pm • "Temperatures can rise really quickly when animals are enclosed in a vehicle," said Nina Stively, the director of Loudoun County Animal Services. Its office is warning the public of the dangers of leaving animals in the car after two dogs died in a vehicle after being left there for an extended p Milkshakes, malts, concretes, frappes and more: A (delicious) guide to frozen drinks 08/14/2025 03:50pm • In the summer heat, we find ourselves drawn to that glorious section of the drinks menu that promises relief in the form of a cold, creamy, brain-freezing indulgence. But ordering a frozen drink looks different in different parts of the U.S., and in different restaurants and ice cream shops. So, wh Florida wildlife officials consider reopening bay nationally known for its oysters 08/14/2025 03:44pm • TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials have given preliminary approval to a plan to reopen Apalachicola Bay for oyster harvesting, five years after the waters were closed due to dwindling shellfish populations. The closure of the bay along what's known as Florida's “Forgotten Coast Bob Odenkirk isn't an action newbie anymore 08/14/2025 02:01pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Bob Odenkirk ducks into a West Village coffee shop wearing sunglasses and a Chicago Cubs cap. Some degree of subterfuge might have been necessary for Odenkirk years ago. Surely fans of “Mr. Show” or “The Larry Sanders Show” might have recognized him. But with time, Odenkirk New York allowed pot shops to open too close to schools. Now they might have to move 08/14/2025 09:02am • Since New York began licensing recreational marijuana stores about three years ago, the state has been using a simple tactic to ensure pot shops are kept a legally-mandated distance from local schools: Measure from the door of the dispensary to the door of the school. But officials recently made a s Things to do in the DC area: Frozen cocktail competition, Maker Summit … and more! 08/14/2025 05:18am • In D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood, the outdoor frozen cocktail garden known as Electric Cool-Aid is hosting its fifth annual frozen cocktail competition Sunday. "We just have a love for frozen drinks," said Angela DelBrocco, co-owner of Electric Cool-Aid. "It's really hot in the summers here, and so wh Complete Timeline of the Mortgage Process 08/13/2025 08:00pm • Borrowing a mortgage to finance your home purchase can be complex and confusing, especially if you're a first-time homebuyer. Thankfully, having the right professionals in your corner can make the mortgage process easier to understand, so you can focus on finding a home you'll be happy living in for 7 Ways to Save Money on Uber and Lyft Rides 08/13/2025 08:00pm • Ride-share fares can add up fast -- especially if you need rides during pricing surges. But there are many ways to get around paying top dollar. From carpooling to gift cards, here are seven ways experts say you can save on Uber and Lyft rides. 1. Compare FaresFirst, always comparison shop before bo Does Medicare Cover Mental Health Treatment? 08/13/2025 08:00pm • If you're over 65 years old, there is a 1 in 4 chance you are navigating a mental health condition, according to the National Council on Aging, and an even higher chance you're enrolled in Medicare. But, does Medicare cover mental health treatment? While mental health care is necessary, understandin Russia restricts calls via WhatsApp and Telegram, the latest step to control the internet 08/13/2025 05:09pm • Russian authorities announced Wednesday they were “partially” restricting calls in messaging apps Telegram and WhatsApp, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet. In a statement, government media and internet regulator Roskomnadzor justified the measure as necessary for Shopping for school supplies becomes a summer activity as families juggle technology and tariffs 08/13/2025 03:38pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Feeling nostalgic for the days when going back to school meant picking out fresh notebooks, pencils and colored markers at a local drugstore or stationary shop? The annual ritual is both easier and more complicated for today’s students. Big retail chains generate online lists of Billy Joel closing beloved New York motorcycle shop after brain disorder diagnosis 08/13/2025 03:35pm • Billy Joel's beloved Long Island motorcycle shop is closing down after nearly 15 years of offering fans a free peek at his personal collection of dozens of bikes. The music icon will be shuttering 20th Century Cycles in Oyster Bay, New York, in late September and auctioning off his collection later Armed robbers in latest Philadelphia-area Brinks truck heist took $700,000 or more, police say 08/13/2025 03:34pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Police are investigating whether the armed robbery of a Brinks truck on Tuesday outside a Philadelphia-area store is related to four other attacks on armored vehicles in and around the city this summer. Two armed males got away with between $700,000 and $800,000 in the midday T Amazon expands its perishable delivery service, putting pressure on traditional grocers 08/13/2025 02:30pm • NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is now rolling out a service where its Prime members can order their blueberries and milk at the same time as basic items like batteries and T-shirts and get them within hours. The online juggernaut said Wednesday that customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns including