How much snow are we expecting this weekend? - Friday, February 16, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | February 16, 2024 [Web version](   [DC area may see a snowy, blustery Presidents Day weekend]( Don't change all your Friday night plans, as flurries will start very late in the evening. Along with snow, plan for a blustery Saturday with wind gusts between 25 and 30 mph. [READ MORE](   [Man accused of shooting 3 officers had 31 dogs in his DC home. Neighbors say he punched and neglected them]( Court documents reveal Julius James is accused of mistreating dozens of dogs in his home before shooting D.C. police officers who showed up with a warrant. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How modern security operations centers keep up with emerging threats]( As agencies turn to outsource their security operations center staffs, they need assurance the employees have both certifications and up-to-date knowledge.   [Lawsuits ask courts to overturn Virginia's new policies on the treatment of transgender students]( The ACLU of Virginia filed two lawsuits against the state Department of Education, asking the courts to throw out Gov. Glenn Youngkin's policies and rule that school districts are not required to follow them. [READ MORE](   [Md. Gov. Moore's bill to take a public health approach to gun violence gets a hearing in Annapolis]( "I pray that we come together to create a safer and more compassionate world for all," Ja'Ka McKnight, the mother of a 13-year-old boy who was shot and killed by a 12-year-old, told state lawmakers. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [AI & Data Exchange 2024 | 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.   [Maryland drives forward - to shut down dangerous street racing]( After at least 139 major street racing incidents in the past year, Maryland lawmakers are driving a bill to stop it. [READ MORE](   [New Md. polling has Hogan and Trone tied in hypothetical US Senate matchup]( According to a new poll released by Emerson College Polling, former Gov. Larry Hogan is tied with the Democratic House representative in the matchup, with both candidates getting 42% support. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield advances health equity by addressing ‘social drivers of health']( Factors such as income, education, employment, housing and social support networks collectively contribute to health outcomes. "They are basically the non-clinical factors that impact overall health," said Kimberly Harris, the director of community health and social impact at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.   [3 Montgomery Co. teachers accused of ‘antisemitic' social media posts, email signature sue school system]( The Montgomery County Board of Education is being sued by three teachers who claim their First Amendment rights were violated after they were suspended for “supporting basic Palestinian human rights.” [READ MORE](   [Eastern Market Metro station evacuated after fire under rail car fills platform with smoke]( Video from the scene posted on social media showed heavy smoke filling the upper part of the station entrance as a Metro employee ran out shouting “empty the station!” [READ MORE](   Sponsored by In-Q-Tel [In-Q-Tel: The translator between DoD, start-ups]( Barry Leffew, the vice president of the government platform accelerator at In-Q-Tel, said areas like cybersecurity, enterprise technology, space, lightweight energy sources and biotechnology are among the company's top investment focus areas.   [‘We often see really hard things': DC's humane law enforcement officers fight back against animal cruelty]( The people who answer calls and investigate cases of animal cruelty in D.C. aren't police, but they are involved in enforcing laws regarding the treatment of animals. And they have a tough -- and sometimes dangerous -- job. [READ MORE](   [Local retailer will deliver groceries - and life saving lessons]( Giant Food is offering special CPR and life skills training through its pharmacies. But why would a grocery store offer this kind of training? [READ MORE](   SPONSORED BY TANIUM [Industry Exchange Cyber: Why to embrace autonomous endpoint management]( Is autonomous endpoint cyber management possible? Yes, if you tap the right data. It makes network use at the edge more secure and lets cyber teams focus on complex tasks rather than mundane demands like patching, explains Tanium's Sam Kinch.   [DC United inks new sponsorship deal with McLean-based firm Guidehouse, unveils new 2024 home jersey]( Starting this upcoming season, the consulting firm's logo will be emblazoned on the soccer club's kits and training tops, including its new 2024 home jerseys. [READ MORE](   [‘SNL,' ‘Letterman' alum Paul Shaffer joins Annapolis Chamber Orchestra at Maryland Hall]( This Saturday, LiveArts Maryland presents "The Late Show with David Letterman" bandleader Paul Shaffer live in Annapolis at 7:30 p.m. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by iProov [Industry Exchange Cyber: A facial factor to secure authentication?]( Rather than a six-digit token, iProov's biometric technology generates colors that, when bounced from a screen off a user's face and into a camera, can discern between a living person and photograph image. 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