Anti-war protests enter 12th day at George Washington University - Monday, May 6, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | May 06, 2024 [Web version](   [GWU president, pro-Palestinian activists give conflicting accounts of protests]( In a community letter, University President Ellen Granberg said that the protest "has been co-opted by individuals" not affiliated with the school and who "do not have our community's best interest in mind." [READ MORE](   [Record spending in high-stakes Maryland US Senate primary]( Maryland's U.S. Senate race is already the costliest political battle in the state's history -- and that's just in the Democratic primary. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Enter to win a pizza party from Ledo Pizza for your child's sports team]( Let Ledo take the headache out of planning with the Ledo team pizza party giveaway.   [Former Stevenson Univ. lacrosse player identified as 1 of 3 killed for tires in Mexico]( Thieves killed three men, including former Stevenson University lacrosse player Callum Robinson, who were on a surfing trip to the Baja peninsula, Mexican authorities said. [READ MORE](   [American University students design course on Taylor Swift's economic impact]( “I'm not trying to create Taylor Swift fans; I am trying to create fans of economics,” The course will examine how the popstar has impacted the economy. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Clean Fuels Alliance America [Energy Strategy Series: DC Public Works, DC Water drive toward clean energy with biodiesel]( All-electric, heavy-duty vehicles are not yet viable, but discover how two D.C. city agencies are reducing carbon emissions by adapting trucks in their heavy-duty fleets to biodiesel.   [Empty nest coaches help parents in DC and beyond navigate a ‘bittersweet' phase]( The 'Your Empty Nest Coach' podcast has helped parents navigate the changes and emotional challenges sparked when their children head off to college, the military or whatever creates an empty nest. [READ MORE](   [18-year-old held without bond for shooting of Dunbar High School student]( An 18-year-old is being held without bond after new information emerged in a court hearing on Saturday detailing a shooting at Dunbar High School that left one student in the hospital. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [We're moved by those who keep America moving]( Public Service Recognition Week is a special opportunity for us to thank you. At Government Employee Health Association - GEHA, we see you and all you do to keep our communities running, protect our natural wonders, preserve our history, educate our youth and contribute to our public safety.   [Virginia heart transplant recipient creates ‘Heartbeat Foundation' to support others]( Renee Gibbs, founder and CEO of The Heart Beat Foundation, helps support pre- and post-transplant patients nationwide. [READ MORE](   [Vinyl records, vintage clothing may continue at Union Station Market]( A pop-up holiday market at Union Station featuring local vendors has remained well past its originally planned run, and will likely renew its deal again this summer. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Verizon [CX Exchange: How to use AI to reinvent workflows, help employees better help citizens]( Employees who are able to understand customer sentiment can adjust services more quickly to meet citizens' needs. The advent of AI makes it possible to sift and provide information so agency employees to respond fast, Verizon's David Werner says.   [Nationals Notebook: Flirting with .500]( WTOP's Dave Preston recaps an 11-8 Nationals win over Toronto on Sunday, putting Washington at .500 for the third time in the last week. [READ MORE](   [‘ALLLRIIIIGHHTTT!' George Lopez cracks up Kennedy Center]( "I'm not a secret to anybody, but if nobody's ever seen me before, now would be the right time to come and see me because I'm not sure...how much standup I'll do beyond that." [READ MORE](   Event [Federal News Network's Industry Exchange Data 2024]( How are you employing data to modernize your agency? Join us TODAY at 1 p.m. ET for Federal News Network's Industry Exchange Data event where leading technologists will share insights, tips and technology know-how.   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.](