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Police want the public's help finding a potential child stalker in a Pink Panther costume 05/19/2026 08:00pm • A person wearing a Pink Panther costume was reportedly following children in Fredericksburg, Virginia, last week, and police are asking for help in identifying the costumed individual. In a post on the Fredericksburg Police Department's Facebook page, police said they received a call at approxima Congressional hearing to examine major Potomac sewage spill 05/19/2026 08:00pm • For all the latest developments in Congress, follow WTOP Capitol Hill correspondent Mitchell Miller at Today on the Hill. A congressional hearing will be held Wednesday on January's massive sewage spill in the Potomac River and will include testimony from several key officials involved in the How to Mobile Deposit a Check With Your Smartphone 05/19/2026 08:00pm • With the rise of online-only banks and apps that allow money transfers in just a few seconds from a smartphone, consumers no longer have to rely on ATMs or a bank teller to handle their paper checks. Customers can now upload an image of their check using a mobile app in order to deposit their money. 2026 Guide: Unexpected Ways to Make More Money This Year 05/19/2026 08:00pm • If only you had more money, it might seem like paying the bills would be less stressful, you'd feel more confident about the future and you could finally enjoy getting the nonessentials you've put off purchasing. But reaching that goal can feel impossible. An April 2026 Gallup poll found a record 55 7 Best Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy 05/19/2026 08:00pm • The renewable energy sector has had it tough the past few years. Over the past half-decade, the Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index is down by 4%, while the S&P Global Clean Energy Transition Index is down by more than 7%. Over the same period, the broader market as measured by the S&P 500 Medicaid Coverage for Assisted Living: 2026 Costs and Eligibility Guide 05/19/2026 08:00pm • It's a common question for seniors sorting through the expenses of assisted living: Does Medicaid cover assisted living? Who qualifies, and how much does Medicaid cover? Medicaid covers the cost of care services in assisted living through state-specific home- and community-based services (HCBS) waiv Epidemic vs. Pandemic vs. Endemic: What's the Difference? 05/19/2026 08:00pm • When it comes to infectious diseases in the news, you often hear terms like outbreak, epidemic, pandemic and endemic. The differences in these terms comes down to the scope of disease, the reach of people that could potentially be infected and how the illness spreads. Outbreak vs. Epidemic: Understa 6 of the Best AI ETFs to Buy for 2026 05/19/2026 08:00pm • Initial public offering, or IPO, season has returned in force, and one of the most closely watched debuts recently has been Cerebras Systems Inc. (ticker: CBRS). The AI chipmaker began trading on the Nasdaq exchange on May 14 and closed that day with a market cap just shy of $100 billion. Cerebras s Assisted Living Levels of Care: A Guide to Categories and Costs 05/19/2026 08:00pm • People who turn 65 today have a 70% chance of needing long-term care in their remaining years, according to the Administration of Community Living. For many, that will mean home health care. For others, moving to an assisted living facility may be the best option. But what levels of care does assist Does Medicare Cover Dental Implants? 05/19/2026 08:00pm • Dental care is critical for your health, but it can be painful -- for your mouth and your wallet. Dental implants, for instance, typically average a few thousand dollars and, importantly, are not covered by original Medicare (Part A and Part B). Some Medicare Advantage plans, however, may offer bene Donald Trump Stocks: 8 Stocks Owned by the President 05/19/2026 08:00pm • President Donald Trump's critics often claim his controversial policies will hurt the economy and American investors. However, Trump famously watches the stock market for real-time feedback on his decisions, and the S&P 500 is at all-time highs. Trump personally owns a number of individual stock Today's Mortgage Rates Jump Towards 7%: May 20, 2026 05/19/2026 08:00pm • Today's average interest rate on a 30-year purchase mortgage is 6.749%, according to Zillow data provided to U.S. News. 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The Drone UCITS ETF (ticker: DRON.L), a new exc From Bidding Wars to Buyer Leverage: Why First-Time Homebuyers Shouldn't Give Up in 2026 05/19/2026 08:00pm • As of late 2025, first-time homebuyers made up just 21% of the real estate market, according to the National Association of Realtors. There's a reason for that. In March, the median existing home sold for $408,800, according to NAR. That marks the 33rd consecutive month of annual price increases. Th