This Prince George's Co. native just made racing history - Thursday, April 25, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 25, 2024 [Web version](   [‘Honored and blessed': Jordan Wallace on becoming first African American to compete in Porsche Carrera Cup North America]( "I want to provide access and opportunity for more people like myself." WTOP caught up with the Upper Marlboro native to discuss his career, the adversities he's overcome, and plans for his future. [READ MORE](   [No one is above the law. Supreme Court will decide if that includes Trump while he was president]( The high court will take up former President Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. His lawyers argue that former presidents are entitled to immunity for their official acts. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How is digital transformation impacting the mission at FEMA? | Watch now]( In this exclusive webinar edition of Ask the CIO, host Jason Miller and his guest, Charlie Armstrong, chief information officer at FEMA will discuss the how digital transformation is supporting the mission at FEMA.   [DC high school violated Arab students' constitutional rights, ACLU says in lawsuit]( The American Civil Liberties Union says the Arab Student Union tried to screen a film critical of the Israeli government. School officials denied the student group permission despite being proposed alternative films. [READ MORE](   [Will the FAFSA fiasco force current college students to drop out?]( The botched rollout of the new FAFSA process is creating uncertainty for high school and college students in the D.C. area and across the country. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Civil War Heritage Area [Don't let spring showers keep you from exploring garden flowers in Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area]( Spanning three counties in Maryland, the Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area offers exciting opportunities for history lovers and garden enthusiasts alike.   [LSU's Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he'd be ‘blessed' to go No. 2 overall]( “Whoever calls my phone, whoever gives the card to the Commissioner that says my name, I'm blessed to go and they're gonna get my all.” [READ MORE](   [Arlington elementary schoolers cheer on the Washington Capitals during playoff pep rally]( Cardinal Elementary School in Arlington held an hourlong pep rally for the Washington Capitals, complete with cheers, hockey lessons from Caps staff and a visit from mascot Slapshot. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Matt About Town x Make-A-Wish: Meet 9-year-old Isaiah]( In today's episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax talks to an inspiring Virginia fourth grader whose passions include science, math and all things ocean-related!   [DC man wanted in connection with Fort Totten shooting that left 5-year-old girl, father wounded]( D.C. police are asking for help in finding a suspect in the late Tuesday night shooting of a man and his 5-year-old daughter in the Fort Totten neighborhood of Northeast D.C. [READ MORE](   [DC adding stop-arm cameras to some school buses - and then $500 fines]( D.C. is adding cameras to some school bus stop arms, as part of a push to crack down on drivers who don't slow down when buses are stopped. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Slack [DoD Cloud Exchange: Powering collaboration hinges on meeting people where they communicate]( “Bring tasks they need to do to them, and allow them to quickly act on them. You're going to be faster, you're going to save money, and, ultimately, they're going to be happier and more productive,” points out Slack's Rob Seaman.   [At U.Md., they're making beautiful music faster - thanks to AI]( A program developed at the University of Maryland uses artificial intelligence to provide feedback on violin technique, something that could help teachers. [READ MORE](   [Matt About Town x Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic: Saluting Wish parents of the DC region]( Thursday's "Matt About Town" segment showcases how families of Wish Kids make the ultimate sacrifices, and experience wishes with their children to give them strength and hope. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Heartworm Disease in Pets: Spotting the silent threat]( Parasitic worms that occasionally reside on the right side of the heart of pets, such as dogs, cats and ferrets, cause the serious and potentially fatal condition known as heartworm disease.   [Comedian Dave Attell shares his favorite standups before hitting the stage in West Virginia]( Acclaimed comedian Dave Attell cracks up the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charles Town on Saturday, May 4. [READ MORE](   [Things to do in the DC area: Independent Bookstore Day, DC Chocolate Festival … and more!]( WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating, including a list of bookstores participating in the 11th annual Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday. 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