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In today's newsletter:
What the new deal means for your favorite D.C. golf courses
How secure is your Canvas account after this Washington-area cyberattack?
How Taylor Heinicke's unlikely Washington run ended with a grateful goodbye
Also on today's calendar: Spring Into Art @ National Harbor ~ Mother's Day Celebration and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? π€ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Saturday: A stray afternoon t-shower, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 83, low: 53.
Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.
π° News we're reading
1. East Potomac, Langston, Rock Creek golf courses remain open to the public after deal (wjla.com) β Public access to D.C.'s East Potomac, Langston, and Rock Creek golf courses is secure for now after a new deal kept National Links Trust in charge. The agreement also greenlights major renovations, and the Washington Commanders are exploring a partnership at Langston to expand facilities and programs.
2. Canvas outage linked to cyberattack disrupts students nationwide (wusa9.com) β Schools and universities in the Washington area briefly lost access to Canvas this week after a cyberattack disrupted the learning platform nationwide, though most had service back by Thursday night. Local students were worried about their personal data, and a former FBI agent is urging Washington-area families to change passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and watch for suspicious emails or credit issues.
3. Former Commanders fan-favorite QB retires after $19 million NFL career (sportingnews.com) β Washington football fans are saying goodbye to former Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke, the journeyman who became a local favorite after his gritty playoff duel with Tom Brady. Heinicke, who led Washington in several memorable games and earned $19 million over seven NFL seasons, announced his retirement at 33 and thanked Commanders supporters as he moves into his next chapter.
4. Trade court says Trump's 10% global tariffs are unlawful (wbal.com) β A Washington-based federal trade court has ruled President Donald Trump's global 10% tariffs unlawful, with the Justice Department immediately appealing and the case likely heading to the Federal Circuit in D.C. For Washington residents, the decision highlights another major legal battle unfolding in local federal courts that could affect businesses and consumers nationwide before the tariffs expire in July.
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Adopt and Foster Urgent Dogs - Fees Sponsored - Saturday (10AM - 4PM; Arrive by 3pm) β
Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center, 3750 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro
10:00 am
Acton Children's Business Fair of Washington, DC β
1521 20th St NW, Washington
10:00 am
Spring Fest β
Cobb Park, 200 H St NW, Washington
11:00 am
Mom's Day Out Returns to The Boro with Flowers and Fun β
The Boro Tysons, 8350 Broad St, Tysons
11:00 am
Open House at Coda on H | Modern Apartment Living in Washington, DC β
315 H St NE, Washington
11:00 am
History of Black Georgetown Walking Tour β
3206 O St NW, Washington
2:00 pm
The Magic Duel at Pinstripes Georgetown β
Pinstripes, 1064 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington
5:00 pm
Mentalist and Magician Brian Curry The Good Liar β
Capital Hilton, 1001 16th St NW, Washington
5:00 pm
Mother's Day Celebration β
CareFirst Arena, 1100 Oak Dr SE, Washington
7:00 pm
The Lemon Twigs β
9:30 Club, 815 V St NW, Washington
8:00 pm
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