Why now is the best time to visit Japan, thanks to a weak yen

Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.

Here's when people think 'old age' begins, according to study

People think “old age" starts later than it used to, according to a new study published by the American Psychological Association.

Gold pocket watch recovered from Titanic’s wealthiest passenger sells for nearly $1.5M

A gold pocket watch worn by the richest passenger aboard the Titanic when the ill-fated ocean liner sank was sold at auction on Saturday for a record-breaking sum of nearly $1.5 million.

Just one out of 10 SUVs receives 'good' crash test rating

Only one in 10 small SUVs evaluated during an updated crash test earned a "good" rating, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). 

How 'endless shrimp' may have ended Red Lobster

Red Lobster faces potential bankruptcy after its "Ultimate Endless Shrimp" promotion, designed to boost customer traffic with its low price point, led to substantial financial losses and failed to improve the company's bottom line.

Petworth Porchfest and other things to do in DC, Maryland & Virginia

The fourth annual Petworth Porchfest returns to Northwest, D.C. Here's everything you need to know and other things to do around D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

This is considered 'middle class' income in Washington, DC area

Residents were surprised to find out how much money you have to make to be considered middle class in the DMV area.

US fertility rate drops to record low, CDC says – here’s what that means

A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, or 54.4 live births for every 1,000 females between the ages of 15 to 44, according to CDC provisional data.

Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says

One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.

Star Wars Blue Milk hits DC area grocery store shelves

Your eyes are NOT playing tricks on you if you think that container of milk at the grocery store is blue. 

Things to do in the DMV: 8 perfect weekend getaways in the DC area

Spring has arrived in the DMV and as the weather warms up, everyone is looking for ways to get outside and enjoy the sun. Luckily, our region is packed with a variety of spots that make for a perfect weekend getaway.