“We are not slowing down” - Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | November 16, 2023 [Web version](   [Violence erupts at protest outside DNC in Southeast DC calling for cease-fire in Gaza]( U.S. Capitol Police said six officers were injured, and one person was arrested after a protest where demonstrators called for a cease-fire in Gaza. [READ MORE](   [Crossroads of a Crisis: Spies use global chaos as cover]( What does Russian president Vladimir Putin have to gain from the attention shifting to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war? WTOP's J.J. Green delves into how spies have implanted themselves in our local community. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [America needs to advance long-term solutions to improve housing supply and affordability]( Years of underinvestment and underbuilding have left America with a severe housing shortage unlike ever before. Elected officials must prioritize the pro-housing solutions on the table now and safeguard the future of property ownership.   [Congress approves temporary funding and pushes the fight over the federal budget into the new year]( The Senate passed the bill with an 87-11 tally and send it to President Joe Biden for his signature one day after it passed the House on an overwhelming bipartisan vote. [READ MORE](   [Dessert for breakfast! Have you had the award-winning gelato at DC's National Gallery of Art?]( In today's edition of “Matt About Town,” WTOP's Matt Kaufax wakes up to a different kind of breakfast and talks with the chef behind the creamy craze. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments [Did you know you can get paid to carpool?]( Learn how your commute can reward you with cash through Commuter Connections' 'Pool Rewards!   [Loudoun Co. superintendent defends district's response to student overdoses]( “I do recognize that it does not matter what I say, that because of the broken trust here in Loudoun County, and concerns over transparency, people are going to think that we weren't being transparent.” [READ MORE](   [It was a historic high school shuttered for years. Now it's helping more DC residents get in-demand trade jobs]( City leaders and Spingarn High School alums gathered to “break ground” on the new home of the DC Infrastructure Academy, where residents over 18 can prepare themselves for blue-collar jobs. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Weighing your weight loss options: Which is right for you]( There are several options when it comes to maintaining your weight. Dr. Ivanesa Pardo, a board-certified general and bariatric surgeon at MedStar Washington Hospital Center discusses which ones may be right for you.   [Parents cautioned against giving kids melatonin long-term to help with sleep]( Researchers surveyed about 1,000 families and found that roughly 20% of children ages 5 to 13 had taken melatonin, which helps with sleep, in the past month. [READ MORE](   [How you can get paid for installing security cameras in Montgomery Co.]( Under the terms of the program, applicants for rebates of up to $250 would have to agree to retain video footage for seven days, and the cameras would have to be installed outside a building. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Amentum [New energy era demands lots of technology and engineering]( The energy infrastructure at the moment “is somewhat vulnerable,” said Jim Blankenhorn, the environment and security business line manager at Amentum. He urged planners to think about the electrical infrastructure comprehensively, and not only about the wiring grid.   [Americans are about to spend billions shopping online. Are those packages protected?]( In all, about $74 billion worth of packages are going to end up on doorsteps for the rest of this year. It's enough to keep porch pirates awfully busy over the next few weeks. [READ MORE](   [If you can spill, spread, pump or pour it, then check it. TSA tips for smooth holiday travel]( Ahead of Thanksgiving, representatives from the Transportation Security Administration gathered at Reagan National Airport to share tips on how passengers can travel smoothly this holiday. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [New Adventist ambulatory surgery center is ‘point of pride and elation' in Prince George's Co.]( In a major development related to healthcare access in southern Prince George's County, Adventist HealthCare recently opened its new state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center located at National Harbor.   [Things to do in the DC area: Thanksgiving takeout, art fairs … and more!]( There's so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. [READ MORE](   [‘A hometown with its own funky beat': DC leaders, artists, fans celebrate Go-Go Museum ribbon-cutting]( The upcoming go-go music museum is a work in progress located on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Southeast. It will also include a restaurant, performance space and recording studio. [READ MORE](   Sponsored Content [Washington Gas: Lighting the way to the future]( “This year has been dedicated to everyone who calls the DMV home,” said Blue Jenkins, President of Washington Gas. “Washington Gas is honored to pursue technologies that will continue making energy safe, affordable and reliable for our region.”   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. 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