What happened at a DC hotel on New Year's Day? - Wednesday, January 3, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | January 03, 2024 [Web version](   [Arrest made in New Year's Day hotel shooting death]( D.C. police have arrested Jelani Cousin, of D.C., and charged him with the shooting death of an 18-year-old woman at a New Year's Day party at a Friendship Heights hotel. [READ MORE](   [DC Council threatens to sue Mayor Bowser over SNAP benefits]( After news broke that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser would not approve a 10% boost in SNAP benefits for District residents, it looks like the Council is ready to play hardball -- including taking her to court. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Data to Decisions: The role of AI and analytics | Register Now]( The success of any AI initiative depends on one thing - data. During this exclusive webinar, moderator Jason Miller will discuss data strategy for improving agency mission outcomes with agency and industry leaders.   [Virginia senator's bill would ban legacy college admissions]( U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia is hoping to advance bipartisan legislation in Congress this year that would make major changes in the college admissions process. [READ MORE](   [‘Bad everywhere': How DC is using Bluetooth devices in response to rise in carjackings]( The frustration with the rise in carjackings across D.C. has left many residents taking every precaution to stay safe, including using tracking devices to help police find stolen cars quickly. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Workday [How are agencies doing with efforts to improve human capital management?]( Federal News Network surveyed government HR leaders to learn both where agencies are in developing and implementing HCM strategies and also the underlying challenges in improving human capital management. | Download the survey report now   [Not just COVID-19: Respiratory illnesses up across DC region]( "Some of that is driven by influenza, but there are a lot of other respiratory viruses that are also increasing at this time of year, all of which contribute to that general high activity of people getting sick." [READ MORE](   [Clouds may block view of Quadrantids meteor shower in DC area]( The D.C. area is predicted to be clouded out Wednesday night and part of Thursday morning for the first major meteor shower of 2024, the Quadrantids Meteor Shower. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Accessing the dark web safely is key to using open source intelligence]( When it comes to open source intelligence, most experts believe the intelligence community remains in the early stages of embracing it as a discipline.   [What a proposal to create historic district in DC's Chevy Chase could mean]( A proposal to create a Chevy Chase DC Historic District would ensure all new projects go through a design review, allowing residents to give input. However, some say it would prevent the possibility of affordable housing. [READ MORE](   [Nearly 200 traffic tickets issued in one-day enforcement effort on Eastern Ave. in DC, Md.]( Police issued 194 traffic citations in a single day as they focused on the shared border of Eastern Avenue, a road that connects D.C., Prince George's County and the city of Mount Rainier. 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[READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [It modernization use cases]( Keeping up with technology requires constant evolution. How are agencies employing new technology to better meet their missions and how is it impacting the workforce?   [These are the top fitness trends for 2024]( Getting healthier is what many people strive to do when a new year begins, so it is "fitting" that the American College of Sports Medicine just released its list of top fitness trends for 2024. [READ MORE](   [From ‘Abbott Elementary' to ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,' when will your favorite TV shows return in 2024?]( WTOP's Jason Fraley breaks down you favorite television shows that are about to return with fresh episodes in 2024. 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