'Let me, once again, set the record straight' - Friday, May 17, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 17, 2024 [Web version](   [Hogan needed to make ‘pro-choice' pledge in US Senate race, political expert says]( Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican running for U.S. Senate, is leaning into the issue of abortion more than he ever has in his political career. [READ MORE](   [Anacostia Hub opens to help connect DC residents to city services]( Many of the services that D.C. provides are only steps away, but people might not realize it. Wendy Glenn, the city's first ward manager, is helping connect residents to the services that District has to offer. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Why men have heart attacks earlier in life than women]( Dr. Robert Lager, a clinical cardiologist at MedStar Health dives into why men are at risk for heart disease and how it can be prevented.   [Archaeologists believe they've found site of Revolutionary War barracks in Virginia]( Archaeologists in Virginia have uncovered what is believed to be the remains of a military barracks from the Revolutionary War, including chimney bricks and musket balls indented with soldiers' teeth. [READ MORE](   [DC, National Park Service clear homeless encampment site in Northwest neighborhood]( National Park Service and D.C. Department of Public Works employees dressed in hazmat suits flooded and cleared a homeless encampment in Northwest D.C. on Thursday morning. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by American Gas Association [Research shows no connection between asthma and gas stoves]( A study funded by the World Health Organization (WHO) and published in the Lancet medical journal in February found no association between heating and cooking with natural gas stoves and asthma in children or adults.   [Kids were missing school because their clothes were dirty. A DC group stepped in to help]( Since the washer and dryer were installed, teacher Jovan Johnson said the D.C. middle school's in-seat attendance rate has improved by 10%. [READ MORE](   [How DC-area educators envision the AP African American Studies course evolving]( When the initial course framework came out, Howard University professor Greg Carr said academic experts were frustrated that some topics, such as critical race theory, weren't included. [READ MORE](   EVENT [Federal News Network's Cloud Exchange 2024 | Register now]( Are civilian agencies across the government cloud-smart? How are they taking advantage of cloud to deliver digital services and improve mission deliverables? Find out during our exclusive event June 25 and 26.   [Montgomery Co. Council votes to add $26.3M to schools in $7.1B budget plan]( “At this level of funding, we will likely see increased class sizes. We will see a delay in pre-K expansion, at a time when we desperately need it,” Council member Will Jawando told his colleagues. [READ MORE](   [With more streaming added, it's getting pricier to be an NFL fan]( The NFL is expanding its reach into streaming services, changing the landscape for fans who want access to all the games. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [AI progress 2024: Challenges and opportunities in government]( Join moderator Justin Doubleday, and government and industry leaders as they discuss AI in government trends, challenges and goals for the future. Register now!   [Mystics home opener scores highest TV viewership in years]( Amid exploding interest in women's basketball, this week's home opener featuring the Washington Mystics take on the New York Liberty saw the highest viewership in more than three years for a regular season WNBA game. [READ MORE](   [Congress aims to exert control over DC crime with new bill]( A year after Congress blocked D.C.'s revised criminal code, complaining it was soft on crime, the House has gone a step further by passing it's own D.C. crime bill. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [“We are the GW Hospital Neurosurgery family”]( Your neurological health affects your life and well-being in very important ways. The Neurosciences Institute at GW Hospital understands. That's why we offer comprehensive neurology and neurosurgery services to help patients enjoy better lives.   [‘A glimmer of hope' from CDC data on overdose deaths]( A 3% drop in overdose deaths is the first in five years, and Ruiz told WTOP it's likely due to a combination of things, such as “better awareness, improving accessibility to treatment options and recovery supports, Narcan availability.” [READ MORE](   [Things to do in the DC area: Cirque du Soleil's ‘Corteo', Bike to Work Day … and more!]( WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating, including Cirque du Soleil's new show in Fairfax, a D.C. Greek festival, bike to work day, and so much more! [READ MORE](   [Matt About Town: Doughnuts with a side of history - explore the District's Underground Donut Tour]( In Thursday's episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax trekked through the heart of the city trying every delectable, doughy bite he could get his hands on. 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