Vote on Virginia stadium deal delayed - Wednesday, June 01, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | June 01, 2022 [Web version](   [Virginia delays vote on Commanders stadium deal]( One Virginia lawmaker said that transportation and traffic are going to drive the discussion in the Virginia General Assembly. [READ MORE](   [Hinckley nears full freedom 41 years after shooting Reagan]( A status report says that health officials believe John Hinckley, 67, “has recovered his sanity such that he does not present a danger to himself or others because of mental illness if unconditionally released." [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [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.   [Silver Spring restaurant donates almost $20K to families of Uvalde shooting]( “We really feel as strongly as possible about getting all of the money directly to the victims' families to help pay for funeral expenses." [READ MORE](   [Biden says US sending medium-range rocket systems to Ukraine]( The Biden administration says it will send Ukraine a small number of high-tech, medium-range rocket systems, a critical weapon that Ukrainian leaders have been begging for as they struggle to stall Russian progress in the Donbas region. [READ MORE](   Insight by Noblis [Model-based systems engineering leads to better systems, faster]( Digital engineering has become an important strategy in the defense domain for a faster, more efficient route to new platforms and systems. By constructing digital representations of a system that includes all the characteristics it would have as a physical entity, digital engineering saves much of the costs and time required to build and test physical prototypes.   [App Exclusive: WTOP's Fuel Your Summer FREE Gas Giveaway]( Open this contest in the WTOP 103.5FM App, register within the app and enter our Fuel Your Summer Sweepstakes for the chance to win $100 each weekday in gas gift cards and the Grand Prize of FREE gas for a year up to $6,000 from WTOP and Astound Broadband powered by RCN. [READ MORE](   [Va. law loops parents in on school threats]( Learn about why some think the law will prevent violence, while others are concerned over whom it singles out today on the DMV Download podcast. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's Zero Trust Exchange | Register Now]( Join us June 21-23 to learn from cybersecurity experts across government about efforts to stand up zero trust architectures. We'll share insights, advice and early lessons learned as well as detail where agencies are on their ZTA roadmaps.   [‘Ghost guns' must be registered in Maryland starting Wednesday]( Violators of the law are subject to a penalty of up to two years of prison and/or up to $10,000 in fines. [READ MORE](   [As demand rises, Maryland's popular state park system continues to grow]( Maryland recently opened two new state parks, and is investing $150 million for new parks and upkeep of existing parks. [READ MORE](   Insight by Schneider Electric [What's next for federal data center optimization?]( Two things the federal government is looking at for its data center strategy going forward are better locations and greener technologies.   [‘Not an ordinary class': Prince William Co. high chef instructor earns state recognition]( What Ronald Evans does in the classroom with his students is very hands-on. The lessons learned are edible, and the experience students gain translates to the work world. [READ MORE](   [Camping with a purpose: Why Bowie State students went west]( A group of Bowie State University students just returned from a 10-day trek through five national parks in the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest. It was an opportunity with a bigger purpose. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Stay up to date on the latest national security news with the Inside the SCIF Newsletter]( WTOP National Security Correspondent JJ Green takes you beyond the headlines in the national security world - delivering unique insight into the intelligence, national security, military, law enforcement and foreign policy communities.   [Longtime partner suing former Washington QB Mark Rypien]( The former longtime partner of ex-NFL quarterback Mark Rypien has filed a personal injury lawsuit against him alleging years of physical and emotional abuse. 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