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How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 8/26/2025 08/26/2025 04:14pm • Stocks closed higher on Wall Street after an afternoon push left major indexes just below their recent records. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Tuesday after drifting between small gains and losses for much of the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.3%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.4%. Boei AT&T snatches up wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar for $23 billion 08/26/2025 09:56am • AT&T will spend $23 billion to acquire certain wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar, a significant expansion of AT&T’s low- and mid-band coverage networks. AT&T said Tuesday that the licenses cover virtually every U.S. market — more than 400 total — which the company plans to d 7 Best Safe Stocks to Buy Now 08/20/2025 08:00pm • There's no such thing as a sure thing on Wall Street, but investors can find the best safe stocks to buy now by taking a look at companies that emphasize stability over short-term growth. Sure, there are a lot of sexy artificial intelligence plays and high-growth crypto firms out there, but for ever 'The city has really went to hell': Some DC residents want police help, but are concerned about tactics 08/16/2025 09:04am • Shortly after President Donald Trump announced the federal takeover of the D.C. police department, WTOP spoke with shoppers at Hechinger Mall in Northeast D.C. about their thoughts on the change coming to policing in the District. “Something needed to be done” was said by nearly every person Edmunds SUV test: The new Nissan Armada takes a run at the Chevrolet Tahoe 08/13/2025 06:23am • Fuel-efficient SUVs and crossovers are quite popular these days, but there’s still a need for a full-size SUV that can carry up to eight passengers and tow a heavy load. The Chevrolet Tahoe and Nissan Armada are among a small selection of models that can handle the assignment. Both have truck-base What newly released videos and records reveal about the Uvalde school shooting 08/13/2025 12:02am • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Anguished pleas from parents. Confused police officers. The horrifying scene that emergency crews found when they first got inside the classrooms at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Newly released records surrounding the May 2022 massacre, including hundreds of pages o Anterix: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot 08/12/2025 05:21pm • WOODLAND PARK, N.J. (AP) — WOODLAND PARK, N.J. (AP) — Anterix Inc. (ATEX) on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $25.2 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. On a per-share basis, the Woodland Park, New Jersey-based company said it had net income of $1 Manager of DC store trashed by teens says Trump gives him hope 08/12/2025 05:22am • Not long after nearly 40 teenagers trashed the convenience store Ibrahin Hossain manages in the Hechinger Mall in Northeast D.C. on Friday night, he told the owner of 24/7 Best Tobacco & Wireless that he no longer wants to work there because he doesn't feel safe. Almost everyone could und Data Doctors: How to choose a new internet provider 08/08/2025 05:47am • Q: I’m moving to a new area and want to know how to pick the best internet option. A: Choosing the right internet provider can be trickier than it seems, especially if you’re moving somewhere with multiple options or very few. The goal isn’t just to get online, but to choose a service that Howard Co. emergency management director works to educate public on staying safe from floods 07/09/2025 04:29am • Howard County's director of Emergency Management, Maria Bernadzikowski, spends her days preparing for the worst — and trying to minimize the impact of disasters of all kinds. She knows that's not how most of us live, but Bernadzikowski does want the public to learn more about what to do in emer Data Doctors: How to work safely in a Windows 10 environment when security updates stop 06/25/2025 07:44am • Q: Are the Windows 11 upgrade workarounds for noncompliant (Windows 10) computers safe? A: If you’re one of the millions still using Windows 10, you’ve probably seen the frequent reminders lately about the upcoming end-of-life date: Oct. 14, 2025. It’s not just a suggestion — Microsoft wi ONLY ON WTOP: Tour Dupont Circle building being celebrated as 'the birthplace of television' 06/10/2025 05:30am • In a city full of national monuments, an enterprising landlord is declaring the building containing the legendary Kramers bookstore "the birthplace of television," and envisions turning the area near the Dupont Circle Metro station into a national landmark. "Everyone in the city and half the people Where do text spammers get your number? You probably gave it to them 06/09/2025 12:52pm • There has been an 86% year-over-year surge in U.S. adults targeted by phone, email and text scams, and text scams have flourished. A CNET report says 82% of Americans now get at least one scam text per week, over half report say they get at least three per week, and 13% report getting 10 or more New tax on phone lines in Prince George’s County are simpler, but is it cheaper? 04/29/2025 09:05pm • The Prince George’s County Council gave final approval to a plan that will substantially change how taxes are collected on phone lines, including how much money is collected. On a 7-3 vote, the council approved the elimination of the 9% sales tax on phone lines to a $3.50 excise tax. On the one Data Doctors: Best smartwatches for Android users 04/11/2025 10:57am • Q: Could you provide some guidance for buying a smartwatch to go with my Android smartphone? There are just too many choices! A: Smartwatches can be a great companion to your Android phone, but narrowing down your options starts with identifying what you want to get out of it. Are you looking