Nearly half of DC fire cadets flunked out - Friday, June 03, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | June 03, 2022 [Web version](   [Alarming number of DC Fire cadets fail out - and a few cheated]( Fourteen of 32 D.C. Fire and EMS cadets failed out of this year's class. D.C. Fire and EMS calls it "extremely disappointing," in light of the fact the training program changed in an effort to increase the cadets' academic success. [READ MORE](   [Maryland lawmakers seek solutions to improve safety on Old Georgetown Road]( Two Maryland lawmakers want more done to ensure cyclists and pedestrians are safe, following a crash that killed a teenage cyclist riding along Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. [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.   [Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?']( President Joe Biden implored Congress to take action against gun violence after mass shootings that he said have turned schools, supermarkets and other everyday places into “killing fields." [READ MORE](   [School Zone: Safety in the aftermath of Uvalde shooting]( In this week's edition of the School Zone, WTOP examines how school systems are discussing security protocol after the shooting in Uvalde, Texas. [READ MORE](   Insight by LookingGlass [Agencies look to get a handle on increasingly complex network “attack surface”]( Agencies are modernizing their IT infrastructure, moving their data into cloud computing services and adopting modern software practices. But efforts are underway to get a handle on that complexity.   [DC lawmakers introduce bill to overhaul crime lab]( The D.C. Council introduced a bill to overhaul the city's crime lab, more than a year after the facility lost accreditation and with it, the ability to process firearms, DNA and fingerprint evidence. [READ MORE](   [Maryland elections board awaits advisory on voting security vulnerabilities]( A federal cybersecurity agency confirms there are vulnerabilities in some ballot-marking devices made by Dominion which could, in theory, allow the devices to be tampered with. [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.   [Alexandria police make service changes after 10% decrease in force]( Police in Alexandria will not respond scenes where there is no longer a danger to the public. [READ MORE](   [Why enrollment is dropping at local community colleges]( College enrollment is below average nationally, but the drop in enrollment is hitting community colleges especially hard. The DMV Download goes deeper on why it's not entirely because of the pandemic. [READ MORE](   Insight by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [Hand osteoarthritis: Warning signs and treatment options]( Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and it affects millions of people around the world. While there isn't a cure for this type of arthritis, there are many treatments that can help relieve pain.   [LBGTQ+ specific health care options expand in DC region]( The first LBGTQ+ specific health clinic in Northern Virginia opens next week in Falls Church. [READ MORE](   [DC offers bike reimbursements for District school staff]( The District's Department of Transportation is offering a $200 reimbursement for D.C. teachers or staff who recently purchased a bicycle used for commuting to and from work or plan to buy one. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Listen to the latest from the Target USA Podcast by WTOP]( WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green investigates recent threats facing the U.S., the people behind them, the agencies fighting them and their impact on Americans.   [From WTOP's Election Desk: Presidential possibilities in Maryland, Virginia]( Area governors are dropping serious hints about running for president in 2024. Find out more from WTOP's team of political reporters. [READ MORE](   Insight by Monster Government Solutions [How federal agencies can best integrate competency-based assessments into hiring practices]( Federal agencies have consistently struggled over the years to hire and retain qualified candidates. 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