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WTOP@WTOP · 33 m

The political furor over the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has led the House GOP leadership to cut short legislative work this week and lawmakers will begin their summer break early. wtop.com/dc/2025/07/hou…

WTOP's tweet card. Political furor over the Jeffrey Epstein case has led the House GOP to cut short legislative work with no vote on releasing information in the case.

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WTOP@WTOP · 2 h

In the D.C. area, the average number of hours with above 70-degree dew points from June 1 to mid-July is usually about 276 hours, less than half what the area has experienced this summer. wtop.com/dc/2025/07/d-c…

WTOP's tweet card. The D.C. area will get a bit of a break over the next few days from the hot and muggy weather. But this is already one of the most humid summers on record.

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The Deputy Attorney General said he anticipated meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell in the coming days. A lawyer for Maxwell confirmed there were discussions with the government. wtop.com/government/202…

WTOP's tweet card. The Department of Justice wants to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell.

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SPORTS ALERT: U.S. Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in women’s sports. wtop.com/national/2025/…

WTOP's tweet card. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an...

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WTOP@WTOP · 4 h

President Trump said in a social media post last week that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its flagship product in the U.S., rather than corn syrup. Instead, Coke announced today that it's offering a separate product with cane sugar. wtop.com/business-finan…

WTOP's tweet card. Coca-Cola said Tuesday it will add a cane-sugar version of its trademark cola to its U.S. lineup this fall, confirming a recent announcement by President Donald Trump.

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WTOP@WTOP · 5 h

The change allows the low-fare carrier to charge a premium for some of the seats on its planes to better compete with legacy carriers American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Those airlines generate much of their revenue by charging more for premium seating.…

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SPORTS ALERT: The Washington Commanders entered training camp with high expectations, but uncertainty around Terry McLaurin’s contract extension is putting a damper on things. wtop.com/washington-com…

WTOP's tweet card. Expectations are high for the Washington Commanders as they enter training camp, with uncertainty surrounding Terry McLaurin contract talks.

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WTOP@WTOP · 7 h

Here are the D.C. area’s most exciting restaurant openings in 2025 (so far). wtop.com/food-restauran…

WTOP's tweet card. WTOP has rounded up over 20 bars and restaurants that have opened so far in 2025, which have caused a stir in the D.C. region’s food scene in one way or another.

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WTOP@WTOP · 7 h

The Arlington County Board has given preliminary approval to the conversion of two aging Crystal City, Virginia, office buildings — one as apartments and one as a hotel. wtop.com/business-finan…

WTOP's tweet card. The Arlington County board has given preliminary approval to the conversion of two aging Crystal City office buildings.

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WTOP@WTOP · 7 h

ENTERTAINMENT ALERT: Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76 just weeks after farewell show. wtop.com/world/2025/07/…

WTOP's tweet card. Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath singer and godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76 just weeks after farewell show.

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WTOP@WTOP · 8 h

It billed itself as the first food hall in Northern Virginia when it opened in 2016. But now, The Block in Annandale is closing its doors. wtop.com/fairfax-county…

WTOP's tweet card. It billed itself as the first food hall in Northern Virginia when it opened in 2016. But now, The Block in Annandale is closing its doors.

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WTOP@WTOP · 9 h

There’s so much to love about Splash, the dog — starting with the fact that this handsome sweetheart is a big, lovable guy, who clearly enjoys his meals! Learn more about WTOP's Pet of the Week: wtop.com/gallery/animal…

WTOP's tweet image. There’s so much to love about Splash, the dog — starting with the fact that this handsome sweetheart is a big, lovable guy, who clearly enjoys his meals! Learn more about WTOP's Pet of the Week: wtop.com/gallery/animal…

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WTOP@WTOP · 10 h

Maryland’s Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a man convicted of first-degree murder and gun charges and sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years for a 2022 shooting at a Rockville Red Roof Inn. wtop.com/montgomery-cou…

WTOP's tweet card. Maryland’s Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a man sentenced to life in prison for a 2022 shooting at a Rockville Red Roof Inn.

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WTOP@WTOP · 11 h

Eric Slovak, assistant curator of all birds at the Smithsonian @NationalZoo, has one of the most interesting (and important) jobs in the area. Learn more about this bird keeper on WTOP's episode of “Matt About Town" with Matt Kaufax. wtop.com/matt-about-tow…

WTOP's tweet card. In Tuesday’s “Working Capital” episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax went to the Smithsonian National Zoo to pose as a bird caretaker for a morning.

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WATCH: WTOP tours waterpark, resort coming to Spotsylvania County wtop.com/virginia/2025/…

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Dave Preston@davpresto · Jul 21

The @Nationals return from the All Star break resembling the team that went 20 games under .500 before the hiatus. Who shined and who struggled? @WTOP wtop.com/mlb/2025/07/ro…

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Jeff Clabaugh@wtopclabaugh · Jul 21

"Wedding Crashers" resort iin St. Michaels, Maryland ranks as best mid-atlantic resort. cc:@WTOP wtop.com/business-finan…

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WTOP@WTOP · Jul 22

Organizers argue that cuts to FEMA, NOAA, and the NWS over the years are directly responsible for the deaths of over 120 people. wtop.com/dc/2025/07/cli…

WTOP's tweet card. A rally and memorial was held on the Ellipse near the White House for the victims of the Kerr County, Texas, flood on the weekend after the Fourth of July.

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WTOP@WTOP · Jul 21

TRAVEL UPDATE: The Department of Homeland Security announced an expansion of TSA checkpoints for families traveling with children and military members. wtop.com/travel/2025/07…

WTOP's tweet card. The Department of Homeland Security announced an expansion of Transportation Security Administration checkpoints for families traveling with children and military members on Thursday.

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WTOP@WTOP · Jul 21

Among the findings in the report from Inspector General Daniel Lucas was that 50% of needed safety and security-related repairs — ranging from broken locks and doors to bullet-shattered windows — weren’t completed within the required 45 days. wtop.com/dc/2025/07/dcs…

WTOP's tweet card. A report from D.C.’s inspector general found gaps in the school system’s strategy, coordination and infrastructure, which leaves D.C. Public Schools vulnerable.

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