What upgrades does Potomac Yard need to be ready for game day? - Thursday, February 8, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | February 08, 2024 [Web version](   [Potomac Yard arena planning: How long could Metro riders be stuck after a game?]( Without any upgrades, the Potomac Yard Metro station could be extremely crowded for 60 to 90 minutes after a game at the prospective Monumental Sports arena in Alexandria. [READ MORE](   [FBI contractor stole an agent's car and tried to enter a restricted facility, authorities say]( John C. Worrell III is facing charges of theft of government property and transportation of stolen property. 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[READ MORE](   EVENT - WEBINAR [AI & Data Exchange 2024 on Feb. 27 and 28 | Register now!]( During Federal News Network's inaugural AI & Data Exchange, presented by Guidehouse, government and industry experts will share insights and progress on AI work and discuss how to address the related challenges that all agencies face.   [Here's why Stanley cups are the trendiest water bottles out there]( A University of Maryland marketing professor says “FOMO,” or the fear of missing out, can make even more people hop on the bandwagon. [READ MORE](   [Alexandria man ‘stands up to cancer' for 24 hours straight - for what may be his final time]( The standing will begin at 4:26 p.m. on Saturday at Fireworks Pizza in Arlington, and he will continue standing until the same time on Super Bowl Sunday. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [A study looks at the relation between infertility and menopause symptoms]( A study in the journal Menopause linked infertility to some midlife menopause symptoms. Experts at MedStar Washington Hospital Center dive in.   [What's in Loudoun County schools' $1.8 billion budget?]( Loudoun County Public Schools has approved a new budget for fiscal year 2025 that includes funding for special education and plans to expand a preschool program for students from low-income families. [READ MORE](   [How a Fairfax Co. teacher is using the Super Bowl to teach students tricky topics]( “Everything is math; everything is probabilities.” In his 20 years in the classroom, Paul Malc has often turned to football and other real-life scenarios to teach math concepts. 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