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Black Lives Matter DC on Peter Newsham's departure, examining culture of policing 11/25/2020 08:26pm • Following the news that D.C. police Chief Peter Newsham accepted an offer to lead the Police Department in Prince William County, Virginia, Black Lives Matter DC said it would be a "huge disservice" to exclude the impact of the culture of policing when choosing a new chief. One of Black Lives Mat Explainer: Why the Dow topped 30,000 for the first time 11/25/2020 03:30am • NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street busted through its latest milestone Tuesday, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 30,000 for the first time. The Dow rose 454.97 points, or 1.5%, to close at 30,046.24. Investors were encouraged by progress in the development of coronavirus vaccines and news Q&A: Fixed-Income Investments and the State of the Market 11/25/2020 12:00am • It seems like the market returns this year were driven by stocks that benefited from the stay-at-home economy, and a comparatively larger swath of companies that stand to benefit from a broad economic recovery. More sensitive "cyclical" companies felt the economic impacts of the virus and did not 25 Top Travel Gifts: The Best Gifts for Travelers 11/25/2020 12:00am • With any luck, 2021 will bring the safe reopening of borders and allow travel-deprived globetrotters to embark on their next vacation. Now that the holidays are upon us, you're likely making your list and checking it twice. To help you find the perfect present for the traveler in your life, U.S. New Alternatives to the 60/40 Portfolio 11/25/2020 12:00am • The traditional 60/40 portfolio allocation strategy has been a long-standing investment approach that has worked for many investors, bringing in reliable gains for years. That said, 2020 has brought about a new market scenario that may challenge this strategy from meeting its standards. This investm Young women and heart attacks: How to spot the warning signs 11/24/2020 01:15pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Approximately 800,000 Americans have a heart attack each year, and about one-third of those heart attacks happen to younger women, according to a study published in the journal Circulation. It’s an “alarming trend” nationw Oh, crap: Where Alexandria (unfortunately) ranks for roundworm infections in dogs and cats 11/24/2020 11:32am • This is one distinction that the people and pets of Alexandria would probably like to avoid: According to a new report, the Virginia community ranks No. 8 nationwide for roundworm infections in dogs and cats. Worse, roundworm infections are more prevalent during the winter months — and they can Bill that could let more DC prisoners out early clears committee 11/24/2020 04:36am • A D.C. Council committee approved a bill Monday that would give more prisoners the opportunity for early release, despite opposition from law enforcement. The Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety passed the legislation, which would allow some prisoners convicted of violent crimes — incl Maryland football returns to practice after two weeks off due to coronavirus 11/23/2020 02:08pm • Terps football returns to practice as COVID-19 outbreak slows originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonAfter nearly two weeks off, the University of Maryland football team returned to practice on Monday.Maryland has not practiced since Nov. 10, after the program saw 23 players and seven additiona What Is PlateJoy? 11/23/2020 12:00am • Eating for better health isn't always a simple or straightforward proposition. It can take a lot of time and effort to plan meals, shop for food and cook that healthy food every day, three times a day. Plus, being able to adjust recipes that sound tasty for your health needs -- whether that's reduc Rebalancing Keeps Portfolios On Track in 2020 11/23/2020 12:00am • Asset allocation has largely replaced old-fashioned stock picking in the advisory world. Central to an allocation strategy is the assignment of weightings within a portfolio. As a simplistic illustration, a client's plan may determine an ideal allocation of 60% stocks and 40% bonds. In 2020, that po City of Alexandria moving toward adopting race and social equity resolution 11/21/2020 03:20pm • Striving to shake off a troubling racial past, during which African Americans suffered injustices ranging from the denial of library cards to public lynchings, the City of Alexandria is working on a race and social equity resolution. "Government explicitly created and maintained racial inequity f Stool Softener vs. Laxative: What Is the Difference? 11/20/2020 12:00am • You may not like talking about it, but just about everyone experiences constipation from time to time. In fact, 16% of all adults and 33% of adults over age 60 have symptoms of constipation, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Many people think of const What Happens to My Body if I Go Vegan for a Month? 11/20/2020 12:00am • Whether for philosophical or health reasons, some people are opting to stop consuming animals and are adopting a vegan diet. This approach to eating eschews all animal products, including meat, fish, milk, eggs and even honey. Making the switch can be a challenge for people who are accustomed to inc Ravens' OC Greg Roman says offense will ‘forge a new identity moving forward’ 11/19/2020 04:53pm • Greg Roman says offense will ‘forge a new identity moving forward’ originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThere’s an overused cliche in the NFL whenever a player gets injured that reads, “Next man up.” It’s mostly about how the machine of the season moves on,