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7 Best Emerging-Market ETFs 10/26/2022 08:00pm • Emerging markets offer a great way to diversify and tap into high growth.Most U.S. investors hold a high allocation to domestic equities as a "home-country bias," which helps lower currency risk and improve tax efficiency. However, diversifying internationally can be a good idea. Aside from develope Can a Plant-Based Diet Help With Rheumatoid Arthritis? 10/26/2022 08:00pm • 'No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated with any other means,' is a well-known quote from the medieval philosopher Maimonides. And while rheumatoid arthritis usually can't be treated by dietary changes alone, people who live with RA may find significant symptom relief by adopting a How Much Sun Do You Need for Vitamin D? 10/24/2022 08:00pm • Research suggests an association between increased colon cancer risk and low vitamin D levels in the body, which may also be tied to other forms of cancer and heart disease. Aside from that, the role of vitamin D -- commonly known as the sunshine vitamin -- in keeping bones strong is already well-es A Portfolio Built for the Next Decade 10/24/2022 08:00pm • This Nov. 9 marks the 402nd anniversary of the Pilgrims' first glimpse of the New England coastline. And while Plymouth, Massachusetts was not the original destination choice for the Mayflower passengers -- it was actually northern Virginia -- their journey to America was marked by, among other thin 7 Best High-Yield Bond Funds 10/24/2022 08:00pm • High-yield bonds mean more risk for more return.Corporate bond funds can be separated into two distinct categories: investment grade and below investment grade. The former generally have a credit rating of BBB or higher but have lower yields. The latter have much higher yields but take on greater de How to Lose Weight: the Best Foods for Weight Loss 10/23/2022 08:00pm • The best foods to help you lose weightThere are dozens of diets out there to support weight loss, and it can be challenging to wade through all the options to find what works best for your body and your goals. Some tried and true foods, however, can help you lose weight. Read on for more advice and 17-year-old lion dies at National Zoo 10/21/2022 12:40pm • A 17-year-old lion at the Smithsonian National Zoo has died, the zoo announced. The lion, named Luke, was humanely euthanized at the zoo on Wednesday after losing a significant amount of weight this month and the discovery of numerous health issues. More Local News More DC News 7 Best Growth Funds to Buy and Hold 10/20/2022 08:00pm • With a long-term approach, the right growth funds can help investors beat inflation.One of the strongest-performing investment strategies of the last decade was to focus on growth stocks. These are shares of companies expected to generate higher revenues, earnings and cash flow compared to sector pe 10 of the Best Stocks to Buy for 2022 10/20/2022 08:00pm • A brutal year has brought some attractive deals to the surface.The two major asset classes most sought after by retail investors, stocks and bonds, have each fared terribly in 2022. Bonds, often used as a hedge against stock market declines, have plunged as the Federal Reserve aggressively hikes int 8 Best Monthly Dividend Stocks to Buy Now 10/19/2022 08:00pm • Look to regular income for stability in a tough market.There are no certainties on Wall Street, and 2022 has proven that for investors in a very brutal way. Once-hot sectors like tech are in the toilet, and fossil fuel companies that some had written off due to the threat of climate change are sitti Capitals place Connor Brown on IR, may face surgery 10/19/2022 12:52pm • Capitals place Brown on IR, may face surgery originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonARLINGTON, Va. — The Capitals placed winger Connor Brown on injured reserve Wednesday with the expectation that their offseason trade acquisition will miss an extended period of time after he suffered a lo With stars off to slow starts, Capitals ‘need everybody contributing’ 10/15/2022 11:05pm • With stars off to slow starts, Caps ‘need everybody contributing’ originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonWASHINGTON — The Capitals picked up a much-needed first win of the season Saturday, avoiding an 0-3 start with a decisive 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. A personn Healthy ways to use pumpkin this fall 10/15/2022 06:58am • Some call it fall and others call it autumn, but one thing we can all agree on is: It's pumpkin season. From pumpkin-flavored coffee and smoothies to pumpkin-inspired cookies and granola bars, pretty much every food brand has capitalized on the pumpkin obsession. Pumpkin is most definitely fall's fa Long COVID and smell: How to get the treatment you need 10/15/2022 06:04am • It's been months since your ability to taste and smell disappeared after a Covid-19 infection. You've tried to schedule an appointment with a specialist — if you were able to find one — only to discover waiting lists of six months or longer. "There was this explosion of patient calls after th Region 'making big steps' in bringing back a swimmable, fishable Anacostia 10/14/2022 04:00pm • Since the 1970s, it has been illegal to swim in the Anacostia River — and when it comes to fishing, you’re also warned to limit the consumption of fish from the river and to not eat certain species. Pollution has led to the warning and bans, but over the past few years, those who watch over t