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We Need to Talk About Your Retirement ‘Spending’
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (507+ words) BIRTHDAY REDO: Five Guys offers another BOGO deal this week to patch things up with customers START YOUR ENGINES: DC prepares to host special IndyCar race this summer March 10, 2026, 6:05 AM I spend a lot of time talking to retirees about…...
Retirement savings plans can be used to fund a home down payment. But should you?
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (972+ words) March 7, 2026, 10:45 AM Most 401(k) and similar retirement savings plans like Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) allow homebuyers to withdraw or borrow a limited portion of their nest egg for making a cash payment toward the final purchase price, but there can be…...
A singing circle at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw offers support for people with dementia
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (503+ words) March 8, 2026, 3:30 AM Now, as a rare form of early-onset dementia chips away at her vision and other brain functions, the 58-year-old is transported back to her musical youth as she and her daughter, Bronte, sing together with other people with…...
America 250: Erie Canal transformed US trade and fueled nation’s growth
1+ week, 1+ day ago (493+ words) NEWS ALERT: Torpedo from US submarine sank an Iranian warship, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says March 4, 2026, 10:01 AM As the'United States'marks its'250th anniversary, WTOP presents "250'Years of'America," a multipart series examining the innovations, breakthroughs and pivotal moments that have shaped the…...
Local woman diagnosed with colon cancer at 37 on the importance of paying attention to your body
1+ week, 2+ day ago (529+ words) March 3, 2026, 6:42 PM Allison Solomon said she started noticing changes in her body two years ago. But when she started getting persistent symptoms, she knew something was wrong. "I started just noticing some changes in just my day to day," Solomon…...
NY attorney general demands hospital resume gender-affirming treatment for trans youth
1+ week, 2+ day ago (419+ words) March 3, 2026, 1:43 PM In a letter sent to NYU Langone, the attorney general's office said the hospital's decision to shutter its Transgender Youth Health Program violated the state's anti-discrimination laws by "jeopardizing access to medically necessary healthcare for some of the…...
Dementia Tests: What to Know and How They Work
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (1596+ words) NEWS ALERT: D.C. health officials lift water advisory on Potomac River after sewage spill LOCAL UPDATE: Police identify woman killed, 3 others wounded in stabbing on I-495 November 6, 2025, 7:00 PM At that appointment, Bill was referred for a complete physical exam, blood testing, an…...
How Clutter Affects Mental Health
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (1261+ words) December 11, 2025, 7:00 PM Clutter takes on many forms " physical, digital or even mental and emotional. "Clutter refers to having more items than we need or can reasonably use, causing them to occupy too much space, both physically and emotionally," says Patrice…...
GLP-1 Drugs for Heart Health: Benefits, Side Effects & Who Should Take Them
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1245+ words) February 25, 2026, 7:00 PM If you're looking for ways to mitigate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease or experiencing a cardiac event, such as a heart attack or stroke, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists may be the answer. New research has shown…...
How Much Do In-Home Caregivers Cost?
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1807+ words) UPDATE: Iran's counterattacks widen after supreme leader is killed LOCAL UPDATE: On the National Mall reaction is mixed as US, Israel strike Iran November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM If your parents or an older relative needs in-home care, and you're worried about the…...