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5 Gaming, Gambling and Casino ETFs to Bet On 06/23/2021 12:00am • So far this summer, we're seeing a steady uptick in travel trends compared with 2020. The U.S. Travel Association has predicted a 22.5% surge in travel spending compared with last year -- and on top of that, a 15.7% jump predicted in 2022 as the "staycations" of the COVID-19 pandemic give way to hi MDOT: Vote to remove highway widening imperils other transportation projects 06/22/2021 07:01pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A top official with the Maryland Department of Transportation warned local leaders in the D.C. region on Monday that a recent vote against a 7 Best Closed-End Funds of 2021 06/22/2021 12:00am • Here are the best closed-end funds for income.Closed-end funds, or CEFs, have been around for more than 100 years. Shares of CEFs are traded on the open market. Like stocks, CEFs are offered at an initial public offering. They're invested in a portfolio of securities and managed by an investment fir Drinking coffee of any type cuts risk for liver problems, study says 06/21/2021 08:00pm • Drinking up to three or four cups of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee a day reduces your risk of developing and dying from chronic liver diseases, a new study found. Coffee drinkers were 21% less likely to develop chronic liver disease, 20% less likely to develop chronic or fatty liver disease New fossils reveal one of the largest land mammals ever found 06/20/2021 07:11am • Ecological reconstruction of giant rhinos and their accompanying fauna in the Linxia Basin during the Oligocene. (Chen Yu) About 25 million years ago, giant rhinos more than 16 feet tall roamed the Earth. They are considered the largest land mammal that ever lived — but their evolutionary hist Summer's Healthiest Picks 06/18/2021 12:00am • Enjoy these in-season fruits and vegetables.To celebrate the season of sun, add these five in-season fruits and veggies for their amazing health and nutritional benefits.Eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to improve your health and well-being. Early Signs of Lung Cancer and Why Screening Is Important 06/18/2021 12:00am • Lung cancer is the No. 1 cause of death by cancer in both men and women in the U.S., accounting for about 25% of all deaths from cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. There are more people who die from lung cancer than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Lung cancer is also th Backers of Hogan's highway plan scramble to get project back on track 06/17/2021 07:47pm • Traffic often moves slowly on the Capital Beltway near the American Legion Bridge. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. One day after a regional transpor Seven steps to healthier eating 06/17/2021 11:31am • This content is sponsored by Adventist HealthCare. When looking to improve your health, a good place to start is to evaluate your eating habits and learn how to make healthy food decisions. Unfortunately, a lot of people associate eating healthier with bland, boring foods, ultimately preventing t How to Invest Using Sector Rotation 06/16/2021 12:00am • The U.S. economy moves in different stages. There are periods when it either grows or shrinks, and these changes can influence how people invest. The economy expands when there is an increase in employment, consumer spending and real gross domestic product, or GDP. This is also known as an economic 6 Best Health Care ETFs to Buy 06/15/2021 12:00am • Health care exchange-traded funds are good for diversifying your portfolio.The S&P 500 Health Care Sector Index typically generates strong performance from May to October, and the sector represents 13% of the U.S. equity market, says Todd Rosenbluth, head of ETF and mutual fund research at New Y 10 Law Schools That Are Hardest to Get Into 06/15/2021 12:00am • The U.S. News Short List, separate from our overall rankings, is a regular series that magnifies individual data points in hopes of providing students and parents a way to find which undergraduate or graduate programs excel or have room to grow in specific areas. Be sure to explore The Short List: Financing an auto purchase? Your credit score might look higher than you thought it was 06/14/2021 09:20am • Auto dealer inventories remain tight, but buyers are undeterred, with sales of both new and used vehicles at record highs. 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