Prepare your sunscreen for this weekend - Thursday, June 20, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | June 20, 2024 [Web version](   [Heat dome peaks on Thursday with possible triple-digit temps over the weekend]( It'll be shorts weather for the next couple days as temperatures have the potential to soar to nearly triple digits. Heat indexes are expected to break 100 degrees Thursday, with even more extreme heat forecast for this weekend. [READ MORE](   [U.Md. economist: DC projections for benefits of Commanders stadium are ‘reasonable']( The projected benefits of a new Commanders stadium being built in D.C. are largely honest and reasonable, according to a University of Maryland economist who reviewed them. [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.   [‘Juneteenth is a special day': DC celebrates the holiday with a block party]( The street festival, at the Bryant Street Northeast development, included local and Black-owned businesses, fitness classes, a DJ and live performances by an all-women's drum line and D.C. police's own go-go band. [READ MORE](   [What Alexandria mayoral candidate says is her top priority]( Alexandria City Council member Alyia Gaskins has declared victory in the Democratic primary race for mayor and is laying out her priorities for the city. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by IBM [This vendor tested its AI solutions on itself]( IBM provided its own grounds for testing and developing a set of AI tools. It can help client organizations avoid some of the initial mistakes.   [Celebrating local Pride Heroes: Peter Rosenstein was inspired by MLK to become an impactful activist]( Peter Rosenstein was inspired to lead a life of activism, and ultimately come out as gay, after Martin Luther King Jr. told him he could "make a difference in the world." [READ MORE](   [Teen says classmate's ‘deepfakes' turned her photos into nudes]( The bill Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and others are proposing would criminalize publication of nonconsensual intimate imagery, including imagery generated by artificial intelligence. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [CDM's ever-evolving role in civilian cyber]( CISA continues to expand its Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program capabilities to become the tool of first resort for both proactive risk management and also incident response and coordination. Learn more in our new ebook!   [Folger Shakespeare Library reopens after $81.5 million renovation, housing literary treasure trove]( Ahead of a Friday ribbon-cutting ceremony, WTOP got a sneak peek of the renovated Folger Shakespeare Library, featuring new exhibition halls and refurbished outdoor gardens. [READ MORE](   [‘Like treasure hunting': Big warehouse in Maryland that offers DIYers cheap household goods gets hefty federal grant]( Community Forklift, a nonprofit reuse warehouse in Hyattsville, just received a hefty federal grant to help expand its offerings and staffing. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by DoorDash [In this job, ‘you really are your own boss']( Leroy Orr dreams of becoming a software engineer one day. But while he's studying to get there, he also makes deliveries with DoorDash.   [‘Now is the time' to restore historic clock tower in Frederick]( A defining feature in the skyline of historic Frederick is in danger of condemnation, but there's a new effort to preserve the city's oldest spire and clock tower. [READ MORE](   [Matt About Town: Take in the splendor of America's Gilded Age at a little-known Dupont Circle mansion]( WTOP's Matt Kaufax heads to Northwest D.C. to check out the Larz Anderson House: Dupont Circle's most elegant hidden gem you may have never noticed. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How nano arthroscopy can lead to faster recovery, better overall treatment of joint injuries]( Dr. Evan Argintar, an orthopedic surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, explains how nano arthroscopy can lead to better diagnostics, enhance patient understanding of treatment and minimize recovery of join injuries.   [Caitlin Clark shines again against Washington as Fever top Mystics]( Caitlin Clark had her second career double-double as the Indiana Fever earned an 88-81 victory over the Mystics. Ariel Atkins led Washington with 27 points. [READ MORE](   [The Hunt: German officials concerned about terror attack during UEFA Euro 2024 soccer tournament]( WTOP national security correspondent J.J. Green talks with WTOP's Dimitri Sotis about why officials are so worried about reports of elevated terrorist activity in Germany as the UEFA Euro 2024 soccer tournament ramps up. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by George Washington Hospital [“The key is the patient is at the center”]( Dr. Gurusher Panjrath, an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist at GW Hospital Heart discusses his specialty and what makes GW Hospital's quality cardiovascular care stand out.   PARTNERSHIP [Let the games begin! The 32nd Annual Giant BBQ Battle is back]( Get ready for the BBQ Summer Games XXXII - June 22 - 23 on historic Pennsylvania Avenue   [Check out the latest weather forecast]( [Click here for the latest traffic updates]( [Visit WTOP's Podcast Center]( Download and listen to podcasts created by WTOP and our partners CONNECT WITH WTOP [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [DOWNLOAD THE WTOP APP]( [Click here to manage your newsletter preferences.]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. [Unsubscribe](  | [Contact us.](