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Coronavirus Pandemic Boosting Anti-Virus Research Around the World 12/02/2020 12:00am • JERUSALEM -- When the coronavirus pandemic hit Israel last spring, regulatory officials granted emergency permission to treat some of the sickest patients with a local anti-cancer drug. The six patients dosed with RedHill BioPharma Ltd.'s opaganib, a medicine originally designed for use against bil Woman's dismembered body found in Baltimore, police say 12/01/2020 05:22pm • BALTIMORE — Baltimore police said two workers walking on a dead-end street found the dismembered body of a woman. The Baltimore Sun reported that the workers were walking in the Morrell Park neighborhood when they said they saw what they believed to be a body around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. A spo Headed to Delaware beaches next year? Bring your own bags 12/01/2020 10:23am • When you head to Rehoboth, Bethany or Fenwick next year, be aware: A ban on plastic carryout bags starts in larger stores, including grocery and convenience stores, on Jan. 1. You won't find single-use plastic bags at larger Delaware stores -- those over 7,000 square feet, or those with at least Montgomery County outlines long-term growth plan through 2050 12/01/2020 05:11am • Maryland's most populated county is assembling a long-term development plan to oversee and guide Montgomery County for the next 30 years. Named Thrive Montgomery 2050, the plan addresses many topics, including accommodating an aging population, racial disparities and the need for diverse housing. Stores With the Best Return Policies and Worst Return Policies 12/01/2020 12:00am • Saving money when shopping is a sport -- one which requires skill to hunt down the best bargains. Beyond coupons and deals, there are other things you need to consider when trying to save money. For instance, a retailer's return policy can greatly affect your overall purchase and cost you more in th Tips from the postal service on holiday package safety 11/30/2020 10:54am • Picture this: That expensive gift you spent weeks waiting for on back order finally gets delivered in time for the holidays, only to be swiped from your doorstep without a trace. Millions have fallen victim to package theft at some point, and the growth in online shopping during the coronavirus p Why that Cyber Monday sale may not be so special after all 11/30/2020 05:36am • Even though a surge in online shopping has long been underway owing to the pandemic, this is Cyber Monday — and retailers are busily advertising sales and specials with the promise that customers will save money on their holiday shopping. But is that tempting sale price really all that special? Holiday Shipping Deadlines to Know to Ensure Your Gifts Arrive On Time 11/30/2020 12:00am • Shipping experts have one message for consumers heading into the holiday season: Don't wait to mail your packages. "From a sheer volume perspective, we're expecting a record-breaking holiday season," says Mike Parra, CEO of DHL Express, Americas. Normally, peak shipping occurs from Black Friday to Maryland Christmas tree farm provides fresh air, holiday cheer 11/29/2020 01:33pm • The holiday season is here and this year many families are heading to Christmas tree farms to pick out their trees despite the coronavirus pandemic. Debbie Fleischmann and her grandchildren are among the hundreds of families that have stopped by Gaver Farm in Mt. Airy, Maryland, with a saw in han Catch a lunar eclipse during the full beaver moon this weekend 11/29/2020 02:58am • Take a break from online holiday shopping this weekend to enjoy the full moon and a penumbral lunar eclipse. Both events will be visible early Monday morning. Lunar eclipses can only occur during a full moon, but a penumbral lunar eclipse is different from a total lunar eclipse. A penumbral Rally in Loudoun Co. calls for prosecuting election fraud 11/28/2020 04:00pm • A group gathered at the Leesburg Courthouse Square in Loudoun County to call out against what they say are fraudulent election results. "We have to stand up. It's a battle of the public will at this point," said Jon Tigges, Organizer of the LoCo Patriots "We the People Rally." He said that des Kamala Harris, DC Mayor Bowser visit holiday market to promote small businesses 11/28/2020 02:58pm • One of the most famous shoppers in D.C., and her husband, broke out their wallets for Small Business Saturday at the D.C. Holiday Market near Gallery Place. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, and her husband, Doug Emhoff, visited the newly opened, socially distant, outdoor market in downtown D.C Local shops hope to see a boost from 'Small Business Saturday' 11/28/2020 12:38pm • This Small Business Saturday local-based businesses in the D.C. region say they need your help now more than ever. Jennifer Newcomb opened a unique paint night-type event business called Reclaimed By You on Main Street in Ellicott City, Maryland, in 2019. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit the Data Doctors: Why smartphone pay systems are safer 11/27/2020 06:30pm • Q: Are the smartphone-based payment systems safe to use? The holiday season means more items being purchased both online and offline, and how you pay for those items isn’t as simple as it used to be. Credit cards are still the safest way to make purchases, especially online, because they pro DC-area shoppers search for Black Friday deals in stores, online 11/27/2020 02:10pm • There was a steady stream of shoppers at the Walmart on Riggs Road Northeast in Washington, D.C., on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (WTOP/Dick Uliano) Black Friday is the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season, but amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's the beginning of a holiday season unlike an