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2 well-known names lead race for Maryland's 4th congressional district 07/13/2022 04:15am • While a long list of candidates are on the ballot for Maryland’s 4th congressional district, two familiar names appear to be locked in a close race for the Democratic nomination in a seat expected to stay with Democrats no matter how many seats Republicans might win around the country. The comp 8 Ways to Achieve a Happy Retirement 07/12/2022 08:00pm • When you shift into the retirement stage of life, you have many opportunities to set your own path. There are a variety of strategies you can use to set up a happy retirement. While health conditions and living situations can change, there are ways to make the most of your retirement at every step. 6 College Orientation Tips for International Freshmen 07/11/2022 08:00pm • Each summer, international students make preparations for their journey to the U.S. to begin their academic studies. Once settled on campus, students should take advantage of freshman orientation to start their school year off on the right foot. "International students, do not miss this!" says Jenni Artificial Intelligence Stocks: The 10 Best AI Companies 07/10/2022 08:00pm • These companies are leading the way in artificial intelligence.Artificial intelligence was once a far-off imagination of scientists and sci-fi enthusiasts. Now, the industry has a value just under $1 trillion and is projected to grow to $14 trillion by 2030, according to Ark Invest. That's because A Montgomery County police celebrate 100 years 07/07/2022 08:53pm • From a rural county where a police force of six patrol on motorcycles to a modern department charged with policing a county of more than one million residents, Montgomery County, Maryland's police department marked its 100th anniversary with a ceremony outside Rockville's historic red brick courthou 16 Things You Need to Know Now About Annuities 07/06/2022 08:00pm • With the retirement playing field littered with crushed investments and dreams, especially in the wake of a global pandemic, the safety of guaranteed income streams looks more attractive each day. Some annuities can provide such a guarantee. If you ask an insurance company to define annuities, the m 7 High-Return, Low-Risk Investments for Retirees 07/06/2022 08:00pm • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that life expectancy at age 65 for the U.S. population in 2020 was 18.8 years. This means that those who retire at the traditional age should be prepared to fund at least two more decades of living expenses. Investing wisely can help supplement A Home Modification Checklist For Retirees 07/05/2022 08:00pm • Many people want to remain in their current home after retirement, but your housing needs could change as you age. Your home might require modifications to allow you to safely age in your home. Here are some changes you might make to your home ahead of retirement to prepare for mobility or aging-rel 8 Best-Performing Fidelity Funds for Retirement 07/05/2022 08:00pm • Fidelity is a strong fund family with solid picks for retirement.When looking for a retirement fund, investors should first analyze their budget and cash flow needs to understand how much market risk they can afford to take, says Madeline E. Maloon, financial planning executive at California Financi The funding rundown: These companies locked in new money in June 07/05/2022 03:19pm • D.C.-area startups across sector, size and stage raised new funding at a steady clip in June. At the highest end of the spectrum, Reston’s Electrify America LLC raked in $450 million and Bethesda’s Aledade Inc. grabbed $123 million to further fuel its expansion. But the smaller rounds were no An FCC regulator wants TikTok removed from app stores: Here's how a company executive responded 07/03/2022 03:10pm • While TikTok's short-form videos are entertaining, that's "just the sheep's clothing," a Federal Communications Commission official said, and the app should be removed from app stores because of security issues. But a TikTok executive, in a rare interview on CNN's "Reliable Sources" on Sunday, cl Hong Kong lawmaker photographed with Xi tests positive for COVID 07/03/2022 08:23am • A Hong Kong lawmaker who was photographed standing close to Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier this week announced Sunday he had tested positive for Covid-19. Steve Ho Chun-Yin said he tested negative on Thursday when he attended the photo session during the celebrations marking the 25th annive Groundbreaking photos from Webb telescope coming July 12 07/03/2022 01:41am • 10:30 a.m. EDT, July 12, 2022. Mark that date on your calendar now, as you will not want to miss the public release of the James Webb Space Telescope’s (JWST) first color pictures and scientific findings. Artist rendering of the James Webb telescope. (NASA via Getty Images) It has been jus What's open, what's closed July 4 in and around DC 07/01/2022 05:08am • There's a reason to look forward to at least one Monday this year: the July 4 holiday. With the holiday comes a host of closures and schedule changes in the D.C. region. Here's what's open and what's closed on America's birthday. D.C. District government offices, libraries and the Department Meet the Democratic candidates for Maryland governor: Jon Baron 07/01/2022 04:43am • This interview is part of a series of interviews with the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor in 2022. In these interviews, WTOP asked all the candidates the same or similar questions on education, public safety and crime, jobs and the economy, and transportation. The Maryland primary