Rough weather, including tornado threat, ahead Sunday as DC area braces for more severe storms - Sunday, August 18, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 18, 2024 [Web version](   ['Risk is very low, but not zero': Threat of an isolated tornado, as more severe storms move into DC area]( A tornado threat, severe thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rain are due for the District, Maryland and Virginia into Sunday evening. [READ MORE](   [As Washington Spirit players prepare for season restart, owner Michele Kang eyes the future]( With less than three months remaining in the Washington Spirit's season, owner Michele Kang focuses on the club's future, including continuing its growth while owning two other teams. [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.   [‘The whole family should eat this way': Doctors recommend heart-healthy eating plan for kids]( Doctors have touted the Mediterranean diet for adults looking to improve their heart health. Now, they're doing the same for kids. [READ MORE](   [Metro police host back-to-school bash at Fort Totten station]( School kids and their parents gathered at the Fort Totten Metro Station for a back-to-school fair. [READ MORE](   Insight by Amazon [Amazon launches big expansion of program to provide affordable housing in Northern Virginia]( Amazon has deepened its commitment to affordable housing in Northern Virginia, where new projects are providing homes for workers in the region who often find costs are out of reach.   [Dozens line up to give up firearms for gift cards in Rockville]( The Rockville Police Department gathered unwanted firearms and gave out gift cards in their third annual gun buyback event in Rockville, Maryland, Saturday. [READ MORE](   [Frederick man charged in connection to Md. shooting death]( A man was arrested and charged in connection to a shooting that left another man dead in Frederick, Maryland, Friday night. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MONTGOMERY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION [Food is too good to waste!]( Learn how you can reduce food waste in your house and save money.   [Nearly 500,000 Virginians in Medicaid have been disenrolled]( Of the roughly 2 million Virginians who'd been enrolled in Medicaid before the COVID-19 pandemic, over 480,000 of them have been disenrolled as of this August. [READ MORE](   [Youngkin administration issues draft of cell phone-free policies for schools]( Virginia is moving closer to restricting cell phone use in schools after the Virginia Department of Education published a draft of its “cell phone-free” guidelines on Thursday after a series of public input events. [READ MORE](   Insight by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [Why men have heart attacks earlier in life than women]( Dr. Robert Lager, a clinical cardiologist at MedStar Health dives into why men are at risk for heart disease and how it can be prevented.   [Ex-Rep. George Santos expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in fraud case, AP source says]( Former U.S. Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty to multiple counts in his federal fraud case, according to a person familiar with the matter. [READ MORE](   [Tua Tagovailoa plays 1 series and throws TD pass in Dolphins' 13-6 win over Commanders]( Tua Tagovailoa went 5-for-5 with a touchdown pass in his only series to help the Miami Dolphins to a 13-6 preseason victory over the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. [READ MORE](   Event [Federal News Network Workplace Reimagined 2024 | Register Now]( How will agencies transform and prepare for the workforce of the future? Learn strategies your agency can take to build a team that's inclusive, agile and engaged - plus has the right skills to enable mission delivery.   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.](