Historic heat wave continues - Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 16, 2024 [Web version](   [‘Rinse and repeat': Scorching heat and storms forecast continue Tuesday]( The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for the D.C. region between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures are expected to reach between 99 and 102. [READ MORE](   [What's the heat index? And what does it say about how hot it actually is?]( When forecasters refer to the 'feels-like' temperature, it's not an estimate, but rather an exact number calculated using a complex formula. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [What voters want: A steady transition]( 76% of voters want a steady clean energy transition using all resources, including natural gas, to keep energy affordable and reliable. Visit listentovoters.com.   [‘Proud to come home': Montgomery Co.'s new superintendent explains the realities of the job he's taken on]( Thomas Taylor is entering his third week on the job in the largest school district in Maryland, with the new school year beginning in just over a month. [READ MORE](   [‘There should be some questions asked': Former Secret Service agent on Trump assassination attempt]( Matthew Doherty, a former Secret Service agent for five presidents, told WTOP he is concerned about the level of protection for the former president received on Saturday. [READ MORE](   Insight by National Corn Growers Association [Ethanol brings America's clean energy future within reach]( The National Corn Growers Association is working to strengthen support for ethanol as an immediate environmental, economic and energy solution.   [Donald Trump enters Republican convention hall with a bandaged ear and gets a hero's welcome]( The former president, accompanied by a wall of Secret Service agents, did not address the hall but occasionally waved at the audience just days after surviving an attempted assassination. [READ MORE](   [Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate]( The 39-year-old was elected to the Senate in 2022 and has become one of the staunchest champions of the former president's “Make America Great Again” agenda, particularly on trade, foreign policy and immigration. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER [Why breast density is important in assessing cancer risk]( Dr. Brooke Wolvin, a diagnostic radiologist with MedStar Health explains how breast density can increase your risk for breast cancer.   [DC school tries paying at-risk families as a way to reduce truancy]( Some families in D.C. will soon be getting direct cash payments as part of a program that's fighting against truancy. [READ MORE](   [Two Fairfax County teens are trying to prevent deer-vehicle collisions]( A pair of seniors at Thomas Jefferson High School are in the process of developing a device using artificial intelligence to steer deer away from cars. [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.   [Pro-tips for Prime Day shopping]( For shoppers, the key is telling whether a deal is truly a deal. Thankfully, there are websites and apps that can help with that. [READ MORE](   [What to do in week 2 of the Capital Fringe Festival]( This year's festival features 36 productions with 134 individual performances, presenting everything from Ancient Greek plays to Flamenco dancing. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [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!   PARTNERSHIP [Nobody should face breast cancer alone]( Susan G. Komen is committed to ending breast cancer and supporting those affected by the disease. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of breast cancer patients today.   [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.](