'Not one student complained the entire time' - Saturday, May 18, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 18, 2024 [Web version](   [Uncovering history: Montgomery Co. students help preserve site of Black cemetery]( The first time they showed up to the heavily wooded area near the Croydon Creek Nature Center in April, Zolkiewicz wondered if she'd asked too much of her students. Not only were the students hacking away at undergrowth, but they were having to haul it away on steep terrain. [READ MORE](   [DC Council member Vincent Gray suffers 2nd stroke in 3 years]( The Ward 7 council member had been working to improve his mobility for months, but a spokesperson called Gray's most recent stroke "a setback in that regard." [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.   [Youngkin vetoes bills on skill games, contraception and Confederate heritage tax breaks]( Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin took action on a final batch of bills from the year's regular legislative session Friday, signing seven but vetoing 48, including a few closely watched measures. [READ MORE](   [3rd staffer claims she was sexually harassed by former DC deputy mayor, report details]( A redacted version of an investigation into sexual harassments claims against John Falcicchio unveiled a third staffer claims she was targeted by the D.C. mayor's former chief of staff. [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.   [FTC warning: Be careful how you pay bills online]( The next time you pay a medical, utility or other bill online - think twice. It may be an impersonator trying to trick you into paying them. [READ MORE](   [How you can save money by price matching or getting a price adjustment]( Do you have shopping on your to do list this weekend? Before you spend any money, experts say don't just settle for the retail price. [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.   [Steny Hoyer was one of Angela Alsobrooks' earliest supporters in her Senate bid. How does he think she'll do against Hogan?]( Rep. Steny Hoyer was one of Angela Alsobrooks' earliest supporters in her bid for the U.S. Senate. In an interview with WTOP, he shares why he thinks she has the advantage over Republican Larry Hogan in the general election. [READ MORE](   [Democrats label Hogan ‘anti-abortion' even as he describes himself as ‘pro-choice']( Maryland voters in the U.S. Senate race will need to navigate their way through a partisan storm on the issue of abortion as both sides are making completely different claims about Republican candidate Larry Hogan's position. [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!   [Class action lawsuit alleges lax oversight of Maryland nursing facilities]( A class action lawsuit filed in federal court this week alleges the Maryland Department of Health has failed to conduct annual inspections of dozens of nursing facilities, leaving residents with disabilities vulnerable. [READ MORE](   [Maryland group appeals Anne Arundel Co. gun law to US Supreme Court]( The law requires gun dealers to hand out literature that pertains to conflict resolution and suicide prevention anytime someone buys a gun or ammunition. [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.   [There are now more options to shop at Costco, even for nonmembers]( Customers can now use the Uber Eats app to get items from Costco delivered directly to them. [READ MORE](   [Data Doctors: What to know about moving my Cox email to Yahoo Mail]( What do you need to know before moving your Cox email account to Yahoo Mail? Data Doctors' Ken Colburn explains. 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