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TOP NEWS | July 05, 2024 [Web version](   [What pet owners can learn from the story of a lost dog that was returned 6 months later]( When a dog runs off, it can leave an owner panicked and desperate. However, the story of a dog that was returned after six months on the run offers some hope for those still looking, and some practical advice for all dog owners. [READ MORE](   [Do mosquitoes always seem to find you? Maybe they're drawn to your outfit]( Researchers at the University of Washington found that one of the things that draws mosquitoes to people is color. Some colors stand out to them more than others. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Heading to the beach this weekend? You'll need this!]( Before you grab your sunscreen and hit the road, be sure to check out WTOP's beach traffic and weather resource for smooth sailing! Brought to you by Maryland Transportation Authority.   [WATCH: ‘A Capitol Fourth' concert and fireworks in DC]( The annual “A Capitol Fourth” show returned to the District this Fourth of July on PBS. The show took place on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Watch an archive of the event here. [READ MORE](   [20 notable DC-area rooftops for outdoor dining and sipping]( Summer is here, and with that comes the opportunity to enjoy rooftop restaurants and bars at all price points. Here's a list of them to visit during the long weekend. [READ MORE](   Insight by FEBA [Planning for federal retirement? Here's how, and when, to get your documents in order]( Applying for federal retirement is a complex process. Here's a breakdown of what paperwork you need, when you need it, and what comes next.   [Two-time winner of Md. cheesesteak eating contest shares his secret to success]( “Dogs and cheesesteaks. I mean, there's not a lot of things that are more American than that,” said Brew Belly owner Dave Calkins. “I'm a dog lover myself.” [READ MORE](   [DC's attempt at a world record for largest ‘human ice cream cone' melts away]( An attempt to break the world record for the largest human ice cream cone in the Barracks Row neighborhood of D.C. didn't quite go as planned. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MERCER [Navigating the future of healthcare: Transformation, measurement and integration]( Join moderator Jason Miller, and government and industry leaders as they discuss the evolution of healthcare, current trends and goals for the future. Register now!   [Taste a $500 wine for $30 at DC's Urban Grape]( Getting a taste of exclusive wines is a rare experience for most wine connoisseurs on a budget, but Urban Grape, a wine store that opened in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood, is giving customers a taste for a fraction of the cost. [READ MORE](   [DC police's youth summer curfew now in effect]( “Our intention behind it is to make sure, first and foremost, that we're keeping them safe,” said patrol operations officer Andre Wright said. “Sometimes, we're keeping them safe from themselves. Oftentimes, we're keeping them safe from others who will prey upon them.” [READ MORE](   Insight by GEHA [Federal News Network Retirement Guide | Download now]( Soon-to-retire feds, are you ready for your post-work life? We've created a primer of all the must-know info. Download our exclusive Retirement Guide, brought to you by GEHA!   [WTOP goes out on the water with DC police's harbor patrol]( WTOP gets an inside look at the work done by D.C. police's harbor patrol unit on one of its busiest days of the year, July Fourth. [READ MORE](   [Beach volleyball (and pickleball soon) in the middle of Crystal City]( Developer JBG Smith has partnered with Baltimore-based Volo Sports for outdoor beach volleyball courts on land in Crystal City JBG Smith eventually plans to redevelop as part of several new office and residential high rises. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY SPLUNK [Cloud Exchange: How to map out your modernization journey]( There's a lot that goes in to plotting and scaling cloud capabilities - from identifying those “snowflake” systems that aren't going to make the shift to enriching data for advanced operational uses, shares Splunk's Jon “JG” Gines.   [Commemorate the 160th anniversary of the battle that saved DC]( “I think a lot of people are unaware of the Battle of Monocacy, largely because of what it accomplished,” Monocacy Park Ranger Tracy Evans said. Over the next three days, there will be activities to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the battle. [READ MORE](   [Before his first game as head coach, Jonatan Giráldez explains why he chose the Washington Spirit]( “I am 32 years old and I can improve a lot being with other players, staff, in another culture, in front of different supporters and speaking another language," Giráldez said during his introductory press conference. "It's a challenge for me being here every day.” [READ MORE](   Insight by ServiceNow [Cloud Exchange: Building trust in a digital government]( Agencies are deep into the adoption of cloud services. 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