Cruise ships being dismantled and scrapped for parts, photos show
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a devastating effect on the travel industry, major cruise lines are scrapping their ships in an effort to stay afloat.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam holding first news conference since COVID-19 case confirmed
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is slated to hold his first news conference since he revealed that he’d tested positive for COVID-19 in September.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is slated to hold his first news conference since he revealed that he’d tested positive for COVID-19 in September.
Virginia Gov to hold first coronavirus news conference since positive diagnosis
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is slated to hold his first news conference since he revealed that he?d tested positive for COVID-19 in September.
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is slated to hold his first news conference since he revealed that he?d tested positive for COVID-19 in September.
DC reopens some indoors pools, fitness centers for registered visitors
The District opened a select number of Department of Parks and Recreation community centers, recreation centers, and aquatic facilities on Tuesday, October 13. (FULL LIST)
The District opened a select number of Department of Parks and Recreation community centers, recreation centers, and aquatic facilities on Tuesday, October 13. (FULL LIST)
Air travel numbers on the rise as coronavirus pandemic continues
Air travel across the country is down dramatically as the coronavirus pandemic continues, but this holiday weekend drew a spike in fliers we haven't seen in months. It begs the question, "Is this a sign of air travel confidence growing?"
Air travel across the country is down dramatically as the coronavirus pandemic continues, but this holiday weekend drew a spike in fliers we haven't seen in months. It begs the question, "Is this a sign of air travel confidence growing?"
2nd coronavirus vaccine trial paused over unexplained illness
The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.
The pause is at least the second such hold to occur among several vaccines that have reached large-scale final tests in the U.S.
Pandemic leads to growing number of abandoned pets in Arlington
Adoptions and sales of pets have soared during the pandemic, but now there is concern that Arlington, Virginia, could be seeing the beginnings of an alarming trend. It’s exactly what the Humane Society of the United States has been predicting –– an increase in pet abandonment.
Adoptions and sales of pets have soared during the pandemic, but now there is concern that Arlington, Virginia, could be seeing the beginnings of an alarming trend. It’s exactly what the Humane Society of the United States has been predicting –– an increase in pet abandonment.
COVID-19 virus can survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces, study finds
A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.
A recent study uncovered new information about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it behaves on surfaces, revealing that the virus can survive on surfaces for significantly longer than previously thought.
Trump tests negative for coronavirus, according to White House physician
President Donald Trump’s physician has announced that Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus.
President Donald Trump’s physician has announced that Trump has tested negative for the coronavirus.
Children’s National Hospital studying whether increased headaches in kids is connected to virtual learning
Your child having a headache may not just be their excuse to try and skip class. Some doctors in the DMV said Monday, it could be related to increased screen time because of virtual learning.
Your child having a headache may not just be their excuse to try and skip class. Some doctors in the DMV said Monday, it could be related to increased screen time because of virtual learning.
H&M to close 350 stores in 2021, citing increase in online shopping
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.
Citing an increase in online shopping because of the coronavirus pandemic, H&M will close 250 stores in 2021.
Adorable toddler mimics inflatable Halloween decoration
One Maryland boy, who is known for his goofy antics, decided to give his mom a laugh by dancing along with an inflatable Jack Skellington Halloween decoration — and the likeness is uncanny.
One Maryland boy, who is known for his goofy antics, decided to give his mom a laugh by dancing along with an inflatable Jack Skellington Halloween decoration — and the likeness is uncanny.
California judge rules inmates owed $1,200 coronavirus stimulus payments
California is seeking to ensure that residents receive their $1,200 economic impact payments – even if they are incarcerated.
California is seeking to ensure that residents receive their $1,200 economic impact payments – even if they are incarcerated.
Cow-hugging is the new animal therapy trend we all need
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
While therapy animals are not a new concept, hugging cows in the name of wellness is gaining popularity not just in its origin country, but in the U.S. as well.
Coronavirus spike in the DMV
COVID-19 is once again a rising concern in the District, Maryland and Virginia.
COVID-19 is once again a rising concern in the District, Maryland and Virginia.
Fauci says his comments in new Trump ad 'were taken out of context' and without his permission
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said comments of his in a recent commercial from President Trump’s campaign were used without his permission and “taken out of context.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert, said comments of his in a recent commercial from President Trump’s campaign were used without his permission and “taken out of context.”
Couple tests socially-distanced Halloween candy delivery system using drone
A Texas couple have been testing out several ways to create a socially-distanced and safe Halloween candy delivery system during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A Texas couple have been testing out several ways to create a socially-distanced and safe Halloween candy delivery system during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
No haunted houses in Prince George's County
Officials aren't allowing haunted houses this year in Prince George's County because of the pandemic. One business owner in Laurel is speaking out.
Officials aren't allowing haunted houses this year in Prince George's County because of the pandemic. One business owner in Laurel is speaking out.
Seniors for Biden increase, citing Trump's handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Aides say President Donald Trump's campaign has seen an alarming drop in support among older adults in its internal research.
Aides say President Donald Trump's campaign has seen an alarming drop in support among older adults in its internal research.