'We can do this': Biden calls for civility after Trump assassination attempt - Monday, July 15, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 15, 2024 [Web version](   [In prime-time address, Biden asks Americans to reject political violence and ‘cool it down']( From the Oval Office on Sunday, President Joe Biden said political passions can run high but “we must never descend into violence.” [READ MORE](   [Congress seeks answers from Secret Service after attempted assassination of Trump]( The FBI is investigating the shooting that came within inches of taking former President Donald Trump's life, but Republican congressional leaders are vowing to carry out their own probe. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER [New technology could make treating atrial fibrillation safer]( At MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a new technology called pulsed field ablation is now available as a treatment option for AFib and can reduce the risk of compilations.   [Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire]( Corey Comperatore's quick decision to use his body as a shield against the bullets flying toward his wife and daughter rang true to his close friends and neighbors. [READ MORE](   [On the heels of record heat, more high temps, thunderstorms on the horizon for DC area]( Halfway through July, the D.C. area continues to feel the heat, as the National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for most of Monday's daylight hours. [READ MORE](   Insight by Palo Alto Networks [Cloud Exchange: Scaling security in the cloud]( Cybersecurity operations in the cloud require agencies to be “a lot more intentional” about scaling their security alongside their cloud operations, explains Eden Tesfay of Palo Alto Networks.   [EXCLUSIVE: An inside look at DC Water's biggest, most expensive construction project ever]( For the next six years, D.C. Water's new Potomac River Tunnel project is expected to bring some disruption to the area around the Tidal Basin. [READ MORE](   [As she prepares to compete in Paris Olympics, rowing champion from Northern Virginia says this is what really matters]( Northern Virginia native Claire Collins began rowing in high school, and it has made her a two-time Olympian, sending her to the 2021 Tokyo Games and now to Paris. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY FUTURE TECH ENTERPRISE [Ready on Day 1 in lifecycle management means ready to manage any challenges before Day 1, advises Peraton's CIO]( Tom Terjesen, chief information officer at Peraton, shares three strategies for managing and maintaining end user devices that make Day 1 readiness possible.   [2 dead in motorcycle crash on I-495 in Prince George's Co.]( Lanes on northbound I-495 were temporarily closed due to the accident. Police are still investigating the cause of the crash. [READ MORE](   [‘Destination Domino' hopes to break world record at National Building Museum]( Lily Hevesh hosts "Destination Domino" at the National Building Museum in D.C. now through Saturday. [READ MORE](   Insight by Wiz [Cloud Exchange: Why the reimagining of cyber in the cloud must continue]( Former White House official Mitch Herckis says agencies are in the midst of a “culture change” when it comes to cybersecurity. That's spurred on by the adoption of cloud services, as well as the shift to zero trust architectures.   [Nationals Notebook: Gimme a break!]( The Washington Nationals deliver equal parts good, bad and ugly on their way to a 44-53 start at the All Star break in this week's Nationals Notebook. [READ MORE](   [Jacoby Jones, a star of Baltimore's most recent Super Bowl title run, has died at age 40]( Former NFL receiver Jacoby Jones, whose 108-yard kickoff return in 2013 remains the longest touchdown in Super Bowl history, has died. [READ MORE](   Insight by Maximus [How customer experience can transform the Defense Department]( Integration of all data elements about each user, combined with integrated systems and processes are all required for digital transformation.   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.](