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TOP NEWS | May 08, 2023 [Web version](   [‘Everything is at stake': ‘Abbott Elementary' star calls for higher teacher wages at Md. town hall]( At an event at Walt Whitman High School, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph said her show accurately depicts how little teachers get paid for doing so much. For Ralph, that's a problem. [READ MORE](   [US to propose new rules for airline cancellations, delays]( The Biden administration is working on new regulations that would require airlines to compensate passengers and cover their meals and hotel rooms if they are stranded for reasons within the airline's control. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Reach your audience with the right message at the right time]( Is your marketing hitting a dead end? Are you unable to tie business goals to advertising revenue? Not sure if your digital outreach is hitting ROI? Connect with 2060 Digital to discover how you can reach the right audience with the right message.   [Maryland woman pleads guilty to using false identities to steal more than $500,000 in cellphones]( Danisha Thomas, 39, from Bladensburg admitted she acquired the personal information of at least 24 identity theft victims. She will be sentenced on Sept. 28. [READ MORE](   [Diaper bank nonprofit founder reflects on decade of service in DC region]( A mother founded a D.C.-area nonprofit to give a helping hand to other mothers throughout the area, providing diapers and other supplies and resources. Now, she's stepping down after over a decade of service. [READ MORE](   Insight by Verizon Frontline [In-house tech tools help the Secret Service carry out its mission]( The U.S. Secret Service is a well-known federal agency with a mandate to protect the president, vice president and their families, as well as to investigate financial and cyber crimes. In order to do that effectively, the agency must develop and utilize close partnerships with state and local agencies.   [Teens can boost physical and mental health for free this summer at Planet Fitness gyms]( Touted as a way to keep high schoolers active during summer in a "fun, safe and judgment-free zone," the annual program includes exercise plans tailored to their age group and workouts with certified trainers. [READ MORE](   [Animal adoption fees waived at Loudoun Co. shelters for 1 day]( For those looking to adopt a new pet, Loudoun County Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for one day to help animals in the shelter find forever homes. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [ABCs of Healthcare: The differences between types of healthcare providers]( MedStar Washington Hospital Center's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Dubin breaks it down so that patients can understand both the different positions and how they all work collaboratively to put patient care first.   [1 killed, 1 injured in shooting at Bailey's Crossroads; Fairfax Co. police release suspect photos]( The suspect was seen entering a vehicle leaving the Build America Plaza parking lot on South George Mason Drive after a shooting that killed one and hospitalized another. [READ MORE](   [Summer of sound: Upcoming music festivals across the DC area]( You can't throw a proverbial rock across the Potomac River without hitting a DMV music festival. If you missed recent events, don't worry; plenty of other music festivals are coming to the D.C. area this year. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Trezza Media Group [Federal Executive Forum Secure Cloud Computing in Government]( During this exclusive webinar, you will learn how top federal IT executives are implementing effective strategies and technology around cloud computing.   [Nationals Notebook: Winning out West]( While the Washington Nationals might not find their way out of last place anytime soon, the wins are starting to come for manager Davey Martinez' scrappy bunch. [READ MORE](   [Car Review: 2023 Electrified G80 AWD is a quiet luxury cruiser that hides its EV credentials]( The 2023 Genesis Electrified G80 is quicker than the gas version and has no problem keeping up with traffic - cruising on the highway is its specialty. [READ MORE](   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.](