There are hundreds of new laws that go into effect on Oct. 1 in the D.C. area. These include changes to driving, cannabis, criminal justice reform and prescription drug disposal. Here’s a look at some ...

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US government shutdowns occur when Congress does not pass bills to continue funding government agencies. There have been multiple shutdowns since the Congressional Budget Act was passed in 1974, and ...

Tata Capital—the financial services arm of Tata Group, one of India’s largest conglomerates—is gearing up for the country’s biggest IPO this year, with the maiden share sale expected to raise as much ...

Nowadays, trading stocks is as frictionless as it's ever been. You spend a few minutes opening a brokerage account (often for free), fund it, then do your trading via a couple of clicks of a mouse or ...

A well-packed emergency go bag isn't just a collection of gear—it's peace of mind in a backpack Let’s play a game. It’s 3 a.m. You’re half-asleep, wearing one sock and a ratty T-shirt, when your phone ...

Impacted Capital One customers have just a few hours left to file disputes related to a $425 million settlement that is expected to be approved next month. The settlement is related to claims that the ...

Still looking for a REAL ID in New Jersey? It may not be as difficult to attain as it once was earlier this year, but you will possibly need to wait weeks or months for an appointment. The demand for ...

The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending World Series champions, in the National League Division Series as the NL East champs begin Red October. The Dodgers swept the ...

The push to expand pre-kindergarten programs is on. Last school year, public pre-K programs received their biggest-ever boost in state funding. Enrollment in state pre-K programs nationwide increased ...

Apple is preparing to release iOS 26.0.1, according to a private account on X with a proven track record of sharing information about future iOS versions. The account initially said iOS 26.0.1 would ...

A Seattle judge on Thursday approved a record-breaking $2.5 billion payout by Amazon to settle a lawsuit claiming that the world’s biggest online retailer tricked U.S. customers into signing up for ...