Record heat in April? Have your sunscreen ready - Monday, April 29, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | April 29, 2024 [Web version](   [Into the 90s: Monday is DC area's first preview of summer]( The temperature swing from Saturday's rainy weather to Monday's expected heat could be 30 degrees or more. 7News First Alert Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff said it is expected to be the hottest day of the year. [READ MORE](   [‘Fix the problems in the communities': National Harbor businesses, visitors react to emergency youth curfew]( While some felt the curfew is appropriate to curb youth crime at the popular destination in Prince George's County, others worry it could be used for discriminatory profiling. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Matt About Town: Maryland Make-A-Wish teen swims with dolphins in Florida]( In today's episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax met 14-year-old Emma, who loves all things related to marine life. She fulfilled her dream to swim with dolphins, courtesy of Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic.   [Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs]( For the first time, Alex Ovechkin was held without a goal or an assist in a playoff series and had just five shots on net as he and the Washington Capitals were swept in the first round by the New York Rangers. [READ MORE](   [Want a four-day workweek? You might regret it]( Eighty-three percent of those surveyed said they would prefer a 40-hour, four-day workweek over a traditional five days. But there could be serious trade offs. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Lumen and AT&T [EIS Contract Guide 2024 | Download now]( As agencies finish moving off Networx, WITS 3 and a host of local telecom contracts, they can use the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions IDIQ for its originally intended purpose: to tackle modernization. Our exclusive guide can help - check it out now!   [12 arrested during Gaza protests at UMW in Fredericksburg]( Citing security concerns, UMW canceled an event and instructed all protesters to leave the area. When 12 individuals, including nine students, refused to leave, they were arrested and charged with trespassing. [READ MORE](   [Congress just passed sweeping foreign aid legislation. Now what?]( Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week after passing a historic $95 billion foreign aid package that was in doubt for months. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [Nonprofit shares how World Maternal Mental Health Day aims to help new moms struggling with mental health]( “We're trying to work through people not going through that because perinatal mental health disorders are so common.” The group wants to address the social stigma attached to the condition. [READ MORE](   [A DC center is helping marginalized communities get cancer screenings]( "We want to make sure that women over 40 are getting mammograms, either yearly or every other year. We want to make sure that people over 45 are getting colonoscopies." [READ MORE](   Sponsored by IBM [Take a use case-driven approach to artificial intelligence]( The most promising applications of artificial intelligence let people do more analytical and strategic work.   [5 more teens arrested in theft, assault at Navy Yard CVS; police seeking additional suspects]( The five teens and an unnamed 16-year-old teenager arrested on Saturday were identified on surveillance footage that D.C. police sought the public's help to find. [READ MORE](   [Car Review: The Mazda CX-5 is a small crossover that still delights in 2024]( The Mazda CX-5 offers a more driver-oriented experience with higher handling limits than other crossovers or small SUVs in its class. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [Heartworm disease: Protecting your pet’s heart]( April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and it's a great time to learn about this disease and take steps to protect your pets.   PARTNERSHIP [Listen live for news, traffic and weather from WTOP News on our FREE App!]( Download the app today - sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union - to stay up to date on all the latest news in the DMV.   [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.](