What you need to know on storm cleanup efforts in DC region - Monday, July 31, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 31, 2023 [Web version](   [Thousands in DC region remain without power as storm recovery continues]( The D.C. region continues to recover after severe weather on Saturday knocked out power for thousands and brought down several trees, impacting Monday's morning commute. [READ MORE](   [Radio host Don Geronimo fired after ‘sexist' comments aimed at WUSA9 sports anchor]( “Hey look, Barbie's here. Hi, Barbie girl.” The comments were made during a live broadcast from Washington Commanders' training camp in Ashburn, Virginia. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's Cyber Leaders Exchange 2023]( During this exclusive three-day virtual event, our editorial team will sit down with cyber leaders and experts to dive deep into efforts across government to bring the White House vision to life and strengthen federal cyber capabilities. | Register now!   [A growing number of companies are dropping marijuana drug testing]( As more states make the move to legalize marijuana, a growing number of businesses are eliminating or drastically changing their drug testing policies. [READ MORE](   [Prince William Co. residents weigh in on police performance, areas for improvement]( The results of an online survey showed an overall satisfaction rating of 97% when looking at how safe residents feel in their communities, and most residents expressed approval when asked about the police department. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Noblis [Bake risk management and ethics into the planning and implementation of your agency's AI projects]( Given the data and computational prowess available today, agencies should cautiously implement AI, advises Noblis' Abby Emrey. She shares practical tips on how to do that during the Tackling Government Challenges Through Science and Technology podcast.   [Georgetown researchers examine how Black girls are treated in the classroom]( “If you're viewing a girl as an adult, you are, of course, less likely to extend leniency and compassion and protection toward them than you would a girl that you do find looks innocent.” [READ MORE](   [DC Libraries wants to hear you ROAR!]( Can you or your kid do a great impersonation of a dinosaur? Were you born with an emphatic Jurassic growl that you just need to express? 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[READ MORE](   Insight by Amazon [With HQ2, Amazon will create jobs, but it aims to help grow region's affordable housing too]( By partnering with community and nonprofit groups, like the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing, Amazon pumps fund into efforts radically boost availability of affordable housing in sought-after areas near transportation.   [The Chicks rock Merriweather, vindicated 20 years after ‘cancelation']( The former Dixie Chicks navigate politics again by dropping the word “Dixie” from their name as The Chicks will be rocking live at the Merriweather Post Pavilion on Wednesday. [READ MORE](   [Car Review: Audi RS 6 Avant combines supercar performance with family-friendly wagon style]( Style and breathtaking acceleration are usually reserved for coupes and supercars, but Audi has achieved it with a large station wagon. 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