5 dead dogs found in ‘tragic' conditions in Virginia - Friday, August 2, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 02, 2024 [Web version](   [5 dead dogs, 19 others found in ‘tragic,' ‘unsafe' conditions at Loudoun Co. training facility]( When Loudon County Animal Services officers arrived at a boarding facility, they found five dead dogs and 19 others "in a situation that would best be described as a risk to their life, health or safety," said Nina Stively, director of Animal Services for Loudon County. [READ MORE](   [Stay indoors: Another blazing, humid day with excessive heat warning in DC region]( It'll be another extremely humid day in the D.C. region Friday as feels-like temperatures reach the triple digits. Here's what you need to know. [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.   [Stumpy lives! Iconic Tidal Basin cherry tree's little ones take root]( It was a sad farewell in D.C. when a beloved Tidal Basin cherry tree had to be removed last spring, but there's hope on the horizon as cuttings from "Stumpy" have taken root. [READ MORE](   [From bugs to trees, a Md. arborist's tips for spotting invasive species in your backyard]( Some bugs are OK, others are not, and the same goes for trees growing in the D.C. region. What should you be on the lookout for? [READ MORE](   Insight by Amazon [Senator Warner: “Bold” Amazon initiative can inspire Congress]( U.S. Sen. Mark Warner worked with Virginia political leaders to attract Amazon and now he's gratified to see the company not only bringing in jobs, but providing a jolt to greatly expand affordable housing.   [Md. Gov. Moore relives his college years, participates in Terps football practice]( The University of Maryland football team had a surprise guest at the first day of fall training camp: Maryland's own Gov. Wes Moore. [READ MORE](   [How Fairfax Co. will use a magnetic pouch to prevent cellphones from distracting middle schoolers]( Some Fairfax County middle schoolers will be facing stricter cellphone rules this fall as part of a new pilot program to prevent distractions during class time. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER [What causes you to bruise more as you age and how to prevent it]( Dr. Allison Larson, a board-certified dermatologist with MedStar Health discusses actinic purpura causes and how to prevent it.   [Nation's biggest labor union has locked out its employees for 4 weeks now]( The employees of the nation's largest labor union have turned a downtown D.C. street into a picket line for the last four weeks, after the National Education Association locked out its own union amid stalled contract negotiations. [READ MORE](   [Trump-backed Virginia state Sen. John McGuire defeats US Rep. Bob Good in GOP primary recount]( A Republican primary recount was being held Thursday to settle whether John McGuire, a state senator backed by former President Donald Trump, narrowly defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Bob Good, a conservative who chairs the hard-right House Freedom Caucus. [READ MORE](   Insight by Palo Alto Networks [Tackling cyber on multiple fronts | Download now]( In a new Federal News Network ebook, we tapped experts at Palo Alto Networks to share tactics and tips on focusing zero trust on outcomes, expanding artificial intelligence in the security operations center, scaling cloud security and securing software as a service.   [Cruise the Potomac River in a Bugatti or Mercedes - the Jet Ski version]( In yesterday's episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax left the commute behind to drive top-of-the-line sports cars on the open water in Virginia! [READ MORE](   [Olympic spirit at DC summer camp combines academics and swimming]( Horizons Greater Washington, a nonprofit organization that combines academic enrichment with a learn-to-swim program, is providing low-income children lifesaving skills while they have fun in the pool. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY GREATER WASHINGTON PARTNERSHIP [Economic growth without leaving anyone behind]( Greater Washington Partnership CEO Kathy Hollinger explains their goal of championing economic growth through transformative opportunities.   [CareFirst's new DC Met Square HQ consolidates 1,500 employees in hybrid offices]( CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield has consolidated six office locations across D.C. to one new headquarters at the renovated Met Square building in Northwest. [READ MORE](   [Where stress reduction is self-made in a DC candle lab]( The pandemic led to a spike in do-it-yourself projects and a focus on mental health. 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