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Urgent search for missing 9-year-old in Northeast DC
Elderly man arrested for machete attack on vendor
Orlovsky slams Commanders over McLaurin's contract situation
Also on today's calendar: Comedy Kumite XL (finals) and 11 other events.
Today's riddle: What do baseball players have for dessert? π€ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
π° News we're reading
1. 9-year-old boy disappears from Clay Street in Northeast DC (shorenewsnetwork.com) β A 9-year-old boy named Lorenzo Hammond has gone missing from Clay Street in Northeast DC. The Metropolitan Police are actively seeking information from the public to help locate him, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
2. 81-year-old man arrested after attacking street vendor with machete, police say (fox5dc.com) β An 81-year-old man was arrested in Washington, D.C. after attacking a street vendor with a machete during a dispute over a product return. The incident occurred on August 5, and the victim suffered lacerations but refused hospital transport.
3. Dan Orlovsky rips Commanders for Terry McLaurin contract negotiations, trade request (on3.com subscription) β Dan Orlovsky criticized the Washington Commanders for mishandling Terry McLaurin's contract negotiations and trade request. He emphasized McLaurin's importance to the team's success and questioned the organization's decisions regarding their star wide receiver.
4. US to appeal WTO ruling on COOL (meatpoultry.com) β The U.S. government plans to appeal a WTO ruling on country-of-origin labeling for meat. This decision, announced in Washington, has drawn criticism from agricultural groups who argue it could harm trade relations with Canada and Mexico. Consumer advocates support the labeling for transparency.
5. DATA Act would monitor antibiotic use (meatpoultry.com) β Legislation introduced in Washington aims to monitor antibiotic use in livestock. The DATA Act would require producers to report antibiotic use to the FDA, addressing public health concerns about antibiotic resistance. This initiative is crucial for understanding the impact of antibiotics on human health.
π Upcoming Events in Washington
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Other local events
Comedy Kumite XL (finals)
DC Improv Comedy Club , 1140 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington
8:30 pm
Silver & Brass - Polishing, Plating & Repair - THURSDAYS 10-4
6830 Elm Street, Suite 9, McLean Virginia 22101
10:00 am
Silver & Brass Heirloom Restoration Services: THURSDAYS 10-4
6830 Elm St , McLean
10:00 am
Happy Hour Concert Series at Carlyle Crossing: Hand Painted Swinger
2455 Mandeville Ln , Alexandria
6:00 pm
Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Military Youth of the Year Celebration
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. , 1150 22nd St NW , Washington
6:00 pm
Truths That Liberate: A Journey Through the Four Noble Truths
Kadampa Meditation Center DC , 1200 Canal St SW , Washington
7:15 pm
Rafi Bastos (stand-up comedy)
DC Improv Comedy Club , 1140 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington
7:30 pm
Kenny Sharp & Tabitha Meeks Concert
O Museum in The Mansion , 2020 O St NW , Washington
5:00 pm
Vincent Neil Emerson
Union Stage , 740 Water St SW , Washington
7:00 pm
Jonas Brothers
Nationals Park , 1500 South Capitol St SE , Washington
7:30 pm
Interpreting the monuments at Battleground National Cemetery
Civil War Defenses of Washington , Washington, DC 20008
11:00 am
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π¬ Chatter
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My dog is missing, if any of my neighbors have seen him, please send me a message, thanks! (Nextdoor North Logan Circle - Shaw)
Celebrate #NationalFarmersMarketWeek in Prince Georgeβs County!
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Headfirst Summer Camps posted a job opening for Summer Camp Counselor - Washington D.C, Bethesda, MD & Oakton, VA: 2025-3471 in Washington. Apply here.
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