More really hot weather and how to safe in it - Thursday, July 21, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 21, 2022 [Web version](   [How hot will it feel today? Possibly 105 degrees]( Storm Team4 meteorologist Mike Stinneford on Thursday said the heat index, which is how hot it feels outside with the humidity, "may top 105 degrees" Thursday. [READ MORE](   [Heading off heat illness during heat wave]( Planning ahead and recognizing the early signs of heat-related illness can help avoid serious conditions, including heat stroke. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Did you miss our Zero Trust Cyber Exchange?]( No worries! We've got you covered with on-demand sessions and articles featuring OMB, CISA, the Air Force, the Navy, NSA, FDIC, NARA and NASA. Get insights and tips from federal and industry cyber leaders.   [Arlington to limit ICE interactions, end COVID-19 emergency declaration]( Arlington's Trust Policy aims to show that the county is is "a welcoming and inclusive community where every person is important, and every person thrives." [READ MORE](   [DC-area colleges, universities come together to research ways to combat gun violence]( "If we can come out with a set of practical solutions that can be implemented by local and state governments, by companies and corporations, and by universities and schools at every level, we would consider that a big win." [READ MORE](   Insight by Washington Gas [Save Energy and Money with Low-Cost Home Efficiency Check-Ups]( It's a great time to ensure that your home is at its best during the summer by having an energy advisor complete a home efficiency check-up.   [Jan. 6 panel probes Trump's 187 minutes as Capitol attacked]( Thursday's prime-time hearing will dive into what then-President Donald Trump failed to do during the Capitol attack, despite pleas for help from aides, allies and even his family. [READ MORE](   [1 dead, 1 wounded in Md. shooting that involved Montgomery Co. deputy]( Montgomery County Sheriff Darren Popkin said a 35-year-old suspect was running at members of the Capitol Area Fugitive Task Force at "full speed with the knife" when he was shot. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [A Leadership Guide to Multi-Cloud Success for the Intelligence Community]( Learn the larger trends around multi-cloud in the intelligence community, and recommendations for achieving integration, interoperability and portability across cloud service providers.   [Md. man gets 8 years for using Library of Congress network to access child pornography]( The porn was downloaded by a sheet metal mechanic for the Architect of the Capitol while in the library and connected to the public wireless network at the Library of Congress. [READ MORE](   [Pandemic, inflation cited as Silver Line Phase 2 gets $250 million in funding]( Drew Haskell, with the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, said that part of the problem that led to the extra expenses came when the project encountered unexpected rock that developers didn't feel safe blasting through. [READ MORE](   Insight by Verizon [Army kicks Unified Network Operations effort into gear]( The Army Unified Network Plan outlines the high level journey the service began last year and will pick up steam in 2024 when the Unified Network Operations (UNO) initiative becomes a program of record.   [Bicyclists and hikers will get new place to ride in Frederick]( Federal funding of $5.1 million will be used to convert a 1.8-mile Frederick and Pennsylvania railroad line into a hiking and biking trail. [READ MORE](   [Katie Ledecky wins best women's athlete at The ESPYS]( Olympic swimming champion Katie Ledecky received her trophy from Maybelle Blair, the 95-year-old who played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Cutting-edge gene therapy treatments being developed in MoCo, MD]( REGENXBIO is currently developing gene therapy products for the treatment of retinal, metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. The company's products are meant to provide long-lasting effects, potentially altering the course of a disease.   [Podcast: Does recycling actually work in DC area?]( What happens to that bottle you toss in the blue bin at home or at the coffee shop? DMV Download takes a look at what happens and whether the efforts are working. [READ MORE](   Insight by ASMC [From small to bigger: Making the leap in federal contracting with minimal hiccups]( Formed through a merger, Aeyon shares its strategy to stay agile as a midtier federal contractor that has the team and capabilities to take on big IT services providers. In the new Business of Defense podcast, we get an inside look at Aeyon's story.   PARTNERSHIP [Help support local area restaurants with the WTOP Top 10 Contest]( WTOP's Top 10 Contest is back again and we're giving local restaurants the chance to win $1,000! 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