Why Virginians can't access Pornhub - Saturday, July 1, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 01, 2023 [Web version](   [‘Is Pornhub down?' - Yes, if you live in Virginia]( Pornhub announced that it made the difficult decision to block access for users in Mississippi and Virginia early Friday in response to age verification bills in the states. [READ MORE](   [Maryland legalizes recreational marijuana - here's what you need to know]( Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the D.C. region to introduce a legal retail market for adults 21 and over. WTOP breaks down what you can expect. [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.   [More hazy days could be in store for the DMV this summer as fires continue to burn]( "To experience that red and purple is definitely an eye-opener," said National Weather Service Meteorologist Kevin Witt. [READ MORE](   [Former Montgomery Co. School department head pleads guilty to misconduct in office]( Todd Watkins pleaded guilty to financially mismanaging the biggest single-district transition from a diesel-powered to an electric-powered school bus fleet. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA [High-yield checking: How it can pay you back]( Checking accounts allow you to have quick access to your money for things like bills, entertainment, expenses and other costs associated with daily life. However, you can optimize your checking account even further and increase interest through a high-yield checking account.   [This Va. man saw a woman plunge from a Montgomery Co. bridge. Then he leapt into action.]( Several Montgomery County responders and a good Samaritan were recognized Friday for their efforts in rescuing a woman in Cabin John Creek. [READ MORE](   [Fight over preservation of historic Black cemetery heads to Maryland's Supreme Court]( The move comes after a decision by Maryland's appellate court that found the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission can sell the parcel where the remains of hundreds of enslaved people are buried, despite the objections of the groups trying to preserve the property. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [As IRS ramps up taxpayer scrutiny, these 5 tips can help you avoid an audit]( While the IRS plans to increase efforts to identify tax fraud and underpayments by people and businesses bringing in more than $400,000 annually, Shulman Rogers tax lawyer Nancy Ortmeyer Kuhn points out the agency won't be reducing audits of those making less.   [Drones, guns and Botox: A rundown of new Va. laws taking effect July 1]( New Virginia laws that take effect on Saturday seek to improve safety, privacy and quality of life in the Commonwealth. [READ MORE](   [Planning to party this Fourth of July? You have a free ride home in the DC area!]( Everyone in the D.C. area has access to a designated driver this Fourth of July, thanks to the Washington Regional Alcohol Program's SoberRide program. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Leidos [Cloud Exchange 2023: 4 critical metrics for monitoring performance of high-level, edge services]( As agencies' hybrid infrastructures make the delivery of high-level and edge services from the cloud possible, IT teams must apply consistent metrics to monitor performance and cost. Leidos' Lakshmi Ashok shares the four metrics you'll want to track.   [As if air travel isn't hard enough, 5G wireless signals could disrupt flights starting this weekend]( Airline passengers who have endured tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week could face a new source of disruptions starting Saturday, when wireless providers are expected to power up new 5G systems near major airports. [READ MORE](   [‘Disappointed but not particularly surprised': DC area reacts to Supreme Court's student loan ruling]( D.C. residents, balancing their education expenses with the city's high cost of living, said Friday that they have been bracing for the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Joe Biden's $400 billion plan to cancel or reduce federal student loan debts for millions of Americans. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield invests in behavioral health]( CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is delivering millions of dollars to community-based organizations in an effort to add money and resources to the fight against a behavioral health crisis that was worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.   [Amazon Prime Day is almost here: How to shop smart and score the best deals]( Prime Day will take place from July 11 to July 12, and this year, members will be able to sign up for "invite only" alerts on some of the top items most likely to sell out. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital [What to expect if your pet visits the emergency room]( A pet emergency can be a scary experience. 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