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"Smarter ways to get to work with traffic every 10 minutes on the 8th. Now we've got problems on the inner loop of the highway in Virginia between the Springfield interchange and Braddock Rd weekday morning starting at 5 on WTOP news. Everything you need every time you listen. This is WTOP news. It's 3 22 HIV is no longer an automatic death sentence, but it's still important to know your status. This week is the perfect time to be sure with national HIV testing day Tuesday. We have the tools to end the epidemic in this country and yet we continue to have over 30 ,000 cases nationally. Dr. Laura Cheever with the Health Resources and Services Administration says that number reflects a decrease of cases in recent years. According to a report from DC's Health Department, nearly 12 ,000 city residents are living with HIV, but overall nationally about one in eight people who have HIV infection don't know they have it. Cheever says, I think there's been a lot of complacence about HIV infection because there is good treatment. This year's theme for National HIV Testing Day is take the test and take the next step. Liz Anderson, WTOP News. For more information about National HIV Testing Day including locations, go to wtop .com. According to a study from the CDC, nearly one in five American adults reported being diagnosed with depression in 2020. For our area, those numbers are 17 percent in Virginia, 16 percent in Maryland and almost 20 percent in DC. The study used a sample size of over 390 ,000 adults. If you or someone you know needs help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress 24 7. You can reach them at 988 or at suicidepreventionlifeline dot org. The American Diabetes Association has updated its guidelines on diabetes. CBS's Monica Ricks has the details. Experts recommend early screenings for liver disease since it can affect up to 70 percent of people with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a major epidemic in country. the Dr Venkat Narayan runs the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center in Atlanta. Left unchecked, it can progress towards liver cirrhosis or it can rarely also go on to developing liver cancers. He says it's also crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Fatty liver diseases are associated with increased risk of heart disease and death. Monica Ricks, CBS News. Sports at 25 and 55, powered by Red River. Technology decisions aren't black and white. Think Red. Here's Frank Hanrahan. Solid pitching paces the Nationals to two out of the last three in their series at San Diego. Nats cap things off with
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"Good morning I'm Stephanie Gaines Bryant the top local stories were following this hour artificial intelligence may have its benefits but it's also being used by crooks there was an example recently on Good Morning America please send the money this is for real that may sound like the voice of ABC's with Johnson but it's not it was a fake put together by a cyber security expert to show him how a voice sample can be used to create a false message asking for money in kidnapping scams. Pete Nicoletti of checkpoint software technology says the crooks can not only recreate your voice from social media but can make it look like the call for help is really coming from your The criminals can easily impersonate your phone number. Nicoletti's advice on GMA all family members should adopt a safe word that can be used when trying to communicate with a loved one who has supposedly been kidnapped. Sandy Kozel, WTOP News. That song may be the only fireworks some Marylanders have in their backyard this 4th of July Officially in Prince George's in Montgomery Counties, they're warning residents to leave the techniques to the experts. Both counties make it illegal to purchase consumer grade fireworks like sparklers and backyard displays. And Prince George's County Fire and EMS Spokesman Mark Brady says that's for a reason not only is a safe. It's a law we can live with both in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties. The use of consumer purchased or the backyard style fireworks are illegal and punishable by law. You can also avoid hundreds of dollars in fines or jail time by avoiding that firework purchase National HIV testing day is coming up this week. Even though medical advances have come a long way, important to it's still know if you have it or not. We know there was a big drop off in HIV testing, all sorts of prevention care during the pandemic. So we really have to make up for that right now. Dr. Laura Cheever with the Health Resources and Services Administration says the theme for this year's National HIV Testing Day. Take the test and take the Next next Step. Around 12 ,000 city residents living with HIV, according to a recent report from DC's Health Department. When look. I treatment options have improved treatment year or two. But treatment options have improved a lot since then. People that have HIV can live long lifespans and healthy lives. Liz Anderson, WTOP News. For more information about National HIV Testing Day go to wtop .com. Rather than developing new energy sources or figuring out ways to cut carbon emissions, some new companies are actually trying to pull carbon out of the air. Living carbon at startup out of California is actually genetically modifying trees to grow at supercharged speeds, turning CO2 into wood. The Wall Street Journal says taking they're genes from algae and pumpkins and engineering them into poplar trees. In a greenhouse they grew over 50 % faster than the other trees. They've already planted new forests in nearby Pennsylvania and also in Ohio and Georgia. Some ecologists say the effectiveness of this method will depend on how long the trees last and if they easily succumb to pests or wildfires. Luke Lugert, WTOP News. Some more information on that ground stop we've been reporting on at local DC airports. All flights into DC area airports have resumed. The FAA had ordered a ground stop of flights Reagan at National Airport, Dulles International Airport and Richmond International Airport. Some of the ground stops caused unexpected diversions for flights already in the air. Elizabeth, a resident on a flight from Memphis into the district, says her flight change was very unexpected. I was a little concerned because I was like, I didn't realize there was even an airport and the fact that it's kind of in the middle of nowhere was a little concerning. I was like, okay, we're going to Lynchburg. The FAA says the air traffic facility handling incoming flights was under repair when the facility switched to a backup system. Coming up after traffic and weather, is a home equity loan or home equity line of credit best for you. I'm Mark Hamrick taking a look at loans coming up. It's 208. Get a precision AC tune up for only $59. Traffic and weather on the 8th to Rich Hunter in the WTOP Traffic Center. All right, 95 North Virginia is north of 17 Falmouth up towards Centerport Parkway exit 136 works some blocks the lane right of three. As of late you get by without delay so no worries there. A little further north, actually quite a bit further north as you head north to the exit for Lord and exit 163 near mile marker 164 Looks like a minor crash on the right shoulder. A couple of the vehicles out there not sure if both are involved. Virginia State Police en route no word yet at Fire and Rescue were headed out that way. Now if you're traveling southbound 195 the paving project remains south of exit 118 the exit for route 606 Thornburg down headed toward the Caroline County line near mile marker 116 single file right still gets you by that works but as late of there is no delay. Virginia Beltway outer loop in the service road to go to Arlington Boulevard exit 150 single file through the project there paving you do have access to the ramps to both westbound and eastbound route 50 so no worries there. Inner loop working as you head north of Arlington Boulevard toward I 66 along the left side should be getting by two lanes to the right and doing so without delay. 66 from as far west as Haymarket see Rosen and Roosevelt bridge nothing in your way eastbound on the Dulles toll road approaching the beltway stay right past the construction there.
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"Tuesday. We have the tools to end the pandemic and yet we continue to have over 30 ,000 cases nationally. Dr. Laura Cheever with pandemic. With the health resources and services administration says that number reflects a decrease of cases in recent years, according a to report from DC's health department, nearly 12 ,000 city residents are living with HIV, but overall nationally about one in eight people who have HIV infection don't know they have a cheaper says I think there's been a lot of complacence about HIV infection because there is good treatment. This year's theme for national HIV testing day is take the test and take the next step. Liz Anderson WTOP news for more information about national HIV testing day including locations, go to wtop dot com. According to a study from the CDC, nearly one in five American adults reported being diagnosed with depression in 2020. For our area those numbers are at 17 % in Virginia, 16 % in Maryland, and almost 20 % in DC. The study used a sample size of over 390 ,000 adults. If you or someone you know needs help, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress 24 7. You can reach them at 988 or at suicide prevention lifeline dot org. The National Diabetes Association has updated its guidelines on diabetes. CBS's has the details. Experts recommend early screenings for liver disease since it can affect up to 70 % of people with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a major epidemic in the country. Dr. Venkat Narayan runs the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center in Atlanta. Left unchecked, it can progress towards liver cirrhosis or it can rarely also go on to developing liver cancers. He says it's also crucial to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Fatty liver diseases are associated with an increased risk of heart disease and death. Monica Ricks, CBS News. A report of a stolen U -Haul trailer in Alexandria resulted in a Capitol Heights, Maryland man being arrested and facing numerous charges. Officers with the Auto Crime Enforcement Unit received a report of a stolen U -Haul and when they made the arrest on June 15th, police said the suspect, 30 -year -old Vincent Edward Jones, had gun, a loaded three extension magazines, and more than 200 rounds of ammunition. Thanks for watching! Sports at 25 and 55. Powered by Red River. Technology decisions aren't black and white. Think Red. Here's Frank Hanrahan. Solid pitching paces the Nationals to two
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"Emotional and hits me really hard. Matt Kofax, WCOP news. Talking about energy now rather than figuring out some new energy sources and cutting carbon emissions, some new companies are trying to pull carbon out of the air. The startup Lithos is depending on the volcanic the salt rock to pull out about a billion tons of co2 from the air. They'll take it from mining by -products from quarries and then pay farmers to spread it. Some in Virginia were paid 50 bucks an acre to spread the dust rather than other fertilizers. The Wall Street Journal reports that it may even boost crop yields. So how does it take co2 out of the air? Rainwater which has some carbon dioxide in it breaks down in basalt and is stored in bicarbonate for thousands of years. Luke Lugert, WTOP News. HIV is no longer an automatic death sentence but it's still important to know your status. This week is the perfect time to be sure with National HIV testing day on Tuesday. We have the tools to end the epidemic in this country and yet we continue to have over 30 ,000 cases nationally. Dr. Laura Cheever with the Health Resources and Services Administration says that number reflects a decrease of cases in recent years. According to a report from CDC's Health Department, nearly 12 ,000 city residents are living with HIV One in eight people who have HIV infection don't know they have it. Cheever says I think there's been a lot of placements about HIV infection because there is good treatment. This year's theme for National HIV testing is day take the test and take the next step. Liz Anderson, WTOP News. For more information about National HIV testing day, including locations, visit our webpage, WTOP dot com, coming up after traffic and weather. One way to boost income? To take on a side hustle. Mark I'm Hamrick telling you how many Americans are doing this in my report just ahead. Traffic and weather on the 8th. Bridge Hunter in the WTOP Traffic Center. Alright, a couple of new things in district. the Outbound on 695 or the 11th Street Bridge right at the ramp to go south on I 5. A fully engulfed vehicle fire from one of our listeners. You squeeze by single file. like Sounds it may be single file to the right, but again, be careful approaching. Again, authorities should be on scene out now. and it It is very slow. Pretty much the length of the 11th Street Bridge headed out of town as a result so be full careful approaching. Now also chatted with a crash on inbound New York Avenue at the intersection with 4th Street and Penn Street NE. And there you squeeze by, if you're coming inbound, you squeeze by single file to the right outbound. They have a left lane closed with additional response so heads up for that as well, so be extra careful as a result of response there too. Now if you're traveling on the Bellway in Maryland the on Attlewood between I -95 and the bridge over Northwest Branch, eventually down the two right lanes through the paving project, so heads up for some slowdowns there. It's been better lately, but just be aware they are out there working actively tonight. Virginia Bellway for now, no major issues between Alexandria and McLean. If you're traveling on 95 and Virginia, working northbound between US -17 Falmouth and Centerport Parkway, it works on blocks the right lane and it does occasionally slow down in that work zone, but worse is the paving project southbound 95 south of route 606 Thornburg exit 118, headed down toward mile marker 116, eventually you're down to one single lane to the right through the paving. It is very slow there as a result. Working eastbound on the Dulles toll road between the main toll plaza and the beltway where they've got most left side block, so stay right to get around that work zone with some delays there as well. And then if you're traveling in Maryland, 270 south between the lane dividing the whole Georgetown road, single file right past Moore paving. Rich Hunter, UTI traffic. And now to seven news first alert meteorologist Mark Pena temperatures outside right now in the eighties and we're going to cool off slightly to the upper sixties over seventies by tomorrow morning and we
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"Oppressive heat and humidity is a teaching moment for doctors they say Drank up fatigue muscle cramps lightheadedness and even kidney failure those are all symptoms of dehydration which spikes this time of year the solution Dr. Ravi Jahar from United Healthcare says have gallon of fluids a day the amount of fluid that you get into your body is not all from what you drink twenty about percent actually comes from food Dr. Jahar says listen to your body this summer when you get thirsty take a few gulps and when it comes to hydration H2O is still king electrolytes are important to keep in balance in the body but the body does that essentially by itself Luke Garrett WTOP news national HIV testing day is coming up this week even though medical advances have come a long way it's still important to know if you have it or not we know there was a big drop off in HIV testing all sorts of prevention care during the pandemic so we really have to make up for that right now Dr. Laura Cheever with the Health Resources and Services Administration says the theme for this year's national HIV testing day take the test and take the next step around 12 ,000 city residents living with HIV according to a recent report from DC's Health Department when I started in HIV care in the early 90s most people I saw that were diagnosed with HIV would die of that infection in the next year or two but treatment options have improved a lot since then people that have HIV can live long lifespans and healthy lives Liz Anderson, WTOP News. For more info about National HIV Testing Day visit our web page www .com. www .WTOP Some more information on that ground stop we've been reporting on at local DC airports. All flights into DC area airports resumed. The FAA had ordered stop a ground of flights at Reagan, Dulles and Richmond International. According to a statement from the FAA the air traffic facility handling incoming flights was under repair and the facility has switched to backup system. Repairs were made to a communication panel and the airports resumed normal operation. The ground stop lasted more than two hours and accepted all incoming flights except flights from New York. America's Honeybee hives have just staggered through the second highest death rate on record. Beekeepers losing nearly half of their managed colonies but using costly and herculean measures to create new colonies. Beekeepers are keeping afloat. Thursday's University of Maryland and an Auburn University survey found that even though 48 % of colonies were lost in the that year ended April 1, the number of United States honeybee colonies remains relatively stable. Coming up after traffic
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"System repairs to a communications panel are now complete. Airports are now running as normal. The ground stop had affected all incoming flights, with the exception of flights coming in from New York for more than two hours. We have an update to the last week story about a person who was struck and killed by a red line train between Rhode Island Avenue and Brookland. Metro GM Randy Clark has told NBC four the person killed was subway surfing. It's a dangerous TikTok trend in which people video record themselves riding on moving trains. 115 passengers were safely evacuated from the train while working to recover the victim's body. No one inside the train was hurt. The victim's identity has not yet been released. The arrival of oppressive heat and humidity is a teaching moment for actors who are advising, drank up everybody, fatigue, muscle cramps, lightheadedness, and even kidney failure. Those are all symptoms of dehydration which spikes this time of year. The solution? Dr. Ravi Jahar from UnitedHealthcare says have around a gallon of fluids a day. The amount of fluid that you get into your body is not all from what you drink. About 20 % actually comes from food. Dr. Jahar says listen to your body this summer. When you get thirsty, take a few gulps and when it comes to hydration, H2O is still king. Electrolytes are important to keep in balance in the body but the body does that essentially itself. by Luke Garrett, WTOP News. Rather than developing new energy sources or figuring out ways to cut carbon emissions, some new companies are actually trying to pull carbon out of the air. Living carbon at startup out of California is actually genetically modifying trees to grow at supercharged speeds, turning CO2 into wood. The Wall Street Journal says they're taking genes from algae and pumpkins and engineering them into poplar trees. In a greenhouse, they grew over 50 % faster than the other trees. They've already planted new forests in nearby Pennsylvania and also in Ohio and Georgia. Some ecologists say the effectiveness of this method will depend on how long the trees last and if they easily succumb to pests or fires. Luke Lugert, WTOP News. America's honeybee hives. They just staggered through the second highest death rate on record, with beekeepers losing half of their managed colonies. But using costly and herculean measures to create new colonies, beekeepers say they're keeping things afloat. Thursday's University of Maryland and Auburn University survey found that even though 48 % of colonies were lost in the year that ended April 1st, the number of United States honeybee colonies remains relatively stable. National HIV testing day coming up this week. Even though medical advances have come a long way, it's still important to know if you have it or not. We know there was a big drop off in HIV testing, all sorts of prevention and care during the pandemic, so we really have to make up for that right now. Dr. Laura Cheever with the Health Resources and Services Administration says the theme for this year's National HIV Testing Day. Take the test and take the next step. Around 12 ,000 city residents living with HIV according to a recent report from DC's Health Department. When I started in HIV care in the early 90s, most people I saw that were diagnosed with HIV would die of that infection in the next year or two. But treatment options have improved a lot since then. People that have HIV can live long and healthy lives. Liz Anderson, WTOP News. For more information about National HIV Testing Day, go to wtop .com. Coming up. What have Americans with savings and investments been doing with their money? I'm Mark Hamrick. We take a look at my report just ahead. 808. Get a Precision AC tune -up for only $10 .00.
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"The 27th we have the tools to end the epidemic in this country and yet we continue to have over 30 ,000 cases nationally dr laura cheever with the health resources and services administration says that number reflects a decrease of cases in recent years according to a report from nc's health department nearly 12 ,000 city residents are living with HIV but overall nationally about one in eight people who have HIV infection don't know they have a cheever says i think there's been a lot of placements about HIV infection because there is good treatment this year's theme for national HIV testing day is take the test and take the next step was anderson w t o p news across the united states pride events taking place this weekend from new york to san francisco the first lady joe biden took art in an event in nashville we are here to find joy uh... the friends we wish we saw more often defined solace in the arms of people who see for who we are the first lady says that the president and she both stand with them and that they love them according to a study from the cdc c one in five americans reported being diagnosed with depression in twenty twenty in our area those those numbers are a little bit lower seventeen percent in virginia sixteen percent in maryland twenty percent in dc the sample size three hundred ninety thousand adults if you know someone who needs help the national suicide prevention hotline provides free confidential support for people in distress twenty four seven you reach can them at nine eight eight or suicide prevention lifeline dot org to go to sports at twenty five and fifty five powered by red river technology decisions aren't black and white think red frank hanrahan all of a sudden the gnats are playing some pretty good baseball hey they're pitching well too and that's what happened today
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"Maryland 84 in Washington money news at 10 and 40 past the hour brought to PenFed you by great rates for everyone surveying the loan landscape I'm Mark Hamrick with a bankrate .com personal finance minute looking to borrow there's no shortage of options for qualified one thing is certain though credit card rates are among the highest then for homeowners a home equity line credit of or HELOC could be worth a look for what a HELOC is relevant only for those who owe less on their mortgage than their home is worth using the home as collateral the term for a HELOC can extend up to three and one may opt to borrow only as much as is needed along with having good credit a homeowner who has built additional equity in the home would generally be seen as lower risk potentially qualifying for a lower rate of interest personal loans they're unsecured and they're taken out in a lump for the most favorable terms but there are some providers who work with customers who have relatively poor credit approval times could be very quick a qualified borrower getting rapid access to their funds i'm mark turning our attention now to a new study from the CDC which shows depression one in five american adults one in five reporting being diagnosed with depression in the year twenty twenty in our area about sixteen percent in maryland twenty percent in dc seventeen percent in virginia have been diagnosed with depression in nearby west the numbers about one in four the highest in the nation if you or someone you know needs help the national suicide lifeline prevention provides free and confidential support for people in distress twenty four four seven you can always reach them at nine eight eight or at pension lifeline dot org national hiv testing day is coming up even though medical advances have come a long way is still important to know if you have it or not we there know was a big drop off in hiv testing all sorts of prevention care during the pandemic so we really have to make up that for right now dr laura cheever with the health resources and services administration says the theme for this year's national hiv testing day take the test and take the next step around 12 000 city residents living with hiv according to a recent report from dc's health department when i started in hiv care in the early 90s most people i saw that were diagnosed with hiv would die that infection in the next year or two but treatment options have improved a lot since then that people have hiv can live long life spans and healthy lives liz anderson wtop news Mexico is imposing a fifty percent tariff on white corn imports Mexico's says president it's intended to boost national production and prevent imports of genetically modified corn it's the latest trade dispute over genetically modified corn between mexico and its north american trade partners the canada and the united states both say mexico's fear of the dangers of genetically modified corn is not grounded in science coming up here on wtop hard times in some places with evidence of people struggling to cope with the cost of living and will bring you the very latest we have on the ground stop at area airports six forty free baseball season is in full swing and vandrel sportsbook is hooking new customers up with a no sweat first bet up to one thousand dollars that's up to one thousand dollars bonus back in bets if your first bet doesn't win just go to fanduel .com slash big gee i love live betting using fanduel's app because i can hop in on the baseball betting action whenever i want and fanduel offers so many different player prop bet options including total bases breakouts walks aloud and so much more don't miss your chance to snag a no sweat first bet up to one thousand dollars when you join fanduel today just go to fanduel .com slash big g b i g c h e e must be 21 or older and present in virginia first online real money wager only ten dollar deposit required refund issued as non -withdrawable bonus bets that expire in seven days restrictions apply see all terms at fanduel .com slash sportsbook gambling problem call one eight hundred gambler b lungs b pailed as a seventeen celebrating two dozen passionate differences as they hold
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"40 past the hour brought to you by PenFed great rates for everyone here's Denise this is a Bloomberg Bunny Minute that bus subway or commuter rail may be about to cost more you and you may have to wait longer for your ride because the biggest transit systems in the nation together face a 6 billion dollar funding shortfall according to numbers crunch by Bloomberg general Lieber is chair and of CEO New York's MTA he says things are improving at the beginning of COVID we were down 90 % on the subways 95 % on the commuter rails and we were losing 200 million dollars a week right now we're up way to over 60 % of pre -COVID levels but a full rebound from remote work may never happen inflation is also pushing costs off the rails San Francisco's transit system warning service cuts may be coming and transit systems in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Boston Washington DC Los Angeles and the larger Bay Area combined contribute about six trillion dollars annually to the nation's economy Lieber says people needed to survive transit is like air and water in New York it's existential from the Bloomberg Newsroom I'm Denise Greening on WTLP at 242 some troubling news from the CDC this morning and just released study shows that nearly one in five American adults reported being diagnosed with depression 2020 in our area about 16 % in Maryland 20 % in DC 17 % in Virginia have diagnosed been with depression in nearby West Virginia that number is about one in four that's the highest in the nation if you or someone you know needs help the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress that's 24 7 you can reach them at 988 or at 242 suicidepreventionlifeline .org National HIV testing day coming up this week even though medical advances have come a long way it's still important to know you if have it or not. We know there was a big drop -off in HIV testing all sorts of prevention care during the pandemic we really so have to make up for that right now. Dr. Laura Cheever with the Health Resources and Services Administration says the theme for this year's National HIV testing day. Take the test and take the next step. Around 12 ,000 city residents living with HIV according to a recent report from DC's Health Department. When I started in HIV care 90s in the most early people I saw that were diagnosed with HIV would die of that infection in the next year or two. But treatment options have improved a lot since then. People that have HIV can live long life spans and healthy lives. Anderson, Liz WTOP News. For more information about National HIV Testing Day head to WTOP .com. A black Catholic nun who founded the first African -American religious congregation is a step closer to good. The Vatican said this week that Mother Mary Lange was recognized for her heroic virtue. the She founded Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore back in 1829 and advanced in the cause of her statehood and now the Catholic Church must approve a miracle that is specifically attributed to her. The order continues to operate St. Francis Academy, a co -ed school that is the country's oldest continually operating black Catholic school. Coming up on WTOP, renter evictions are up. We'll tell you what's behind that trend. It's 243. Kansas State City Company, State another AmericanEagle .com success story. Started in 1932 as a family -owned butcher shop, today They're a leading distributor of superior all -american steaks delivered right to your door ready for the grill and your taste buds when when it came to their website an average site wouldn't do. They chose AmericanEagle .com to take their website to the next With a dramatic increase in competition and a softening market demand they had two challenges improve their brand presence and message and produce a positive return. AmericanEagle .com got to work and executed usability studies and detailed audits of site experience digital assets and marketing the results and integrated digital marketing and customer experience plan organic traffic increase of 20 % and a long -term roadmap for success if you love great steaks go to Kansas City Steaks .com for website design development and online solutions that bring efficiency and results visit AmericanEagle .com if you need a results driven website call the team at AmericanEagle .com at 877 -WEBNOW1 that's 877 -WEBNOW1 Hey Sarah I it. did Did what? It's perfect. What's perfect? She got Kristen an engagement ring. I knew Dominion Jewelers would be perfect. Yeah I learned so much and I was able to design it myself. I told you Dominion Jewelers is where you design that the ring says I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Now I just need to figure out how I'm going to pop the question. Yeah I can help with that too. Handcrafted custom -made jewelry Dominion Jewelers in the heart of Falls Church. make We it beautiful you make it yours. By
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"Metro Center at 140. Money news at 10 40 and 40 past the hour brought to you by PenFed. Great rates for everyone. Here's Steve Podisk. This is a Bloomberg Money Minute. Artificial intelligence has been getting a lot of attention lately, both good and bad. But on side, the plus the technology may massively accelerate scientific and medical breakthroughs with the potential to treat illnesses cancer like or dementia. I hope when we look back on this in 10 years time it will be heralded the dawn of what we like to call digital biology. Where we can do a lot of collaboration work, saying things like drug discovery, finding new drug compounds, curing diseases on computers mostly, and then at the final step validate that in the lab. Rob Sharma, a researcher at biotech firm Atom Bioworks, says ChatGPT is already helping in the search for new medicines, cutting the time it takes to identify molecules for potential new drugs from a month down to a week. And while he sees an exciting future, Hasabis is also adding his voice to tech executives saying that governments should prioritize increased investment in AI safety research to mitigate risks. From the Bloomberg Newsroom, I'm Steve Podisk on WTOP. It's 1 .41. HIV is no longer an automatic death sentence, but it's still important to know your status. This week is the perfect time to be sure with National HIV Testing Day on Tuesday. We have the tools to end the epidemic in this country, and yet we continue to have over 30 ,000 cases nationally. Dr. Laura Cheever with the Health Resources and Services Administration says that number reflects a decrease of cases in recent years. According to a report from DC's Health Department, nearly 12 ,000 city residents are living with HIV, but overall nationally about one in eight people who have HIV infection don't have know it. they Cheever says, I think there's been a lot of complacence about HIV infection because there is good treatment. This year's theme for National HIV Testing Day is Take the Test and Take the Next Step. Liz Anderson, WTOP News. Across the US Pride events are taking place this weekend from New York to San Francisco. First Lady Jill Biden took part to shine. To laugh with the friends we wish we saw more often, to find solace in the arms of people who see us for who we are. She also told the crowd she and President Biden love them. You are the father. Moripovich wants to know whether wants you to know if you're
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"Dr Kevin O'Connor says the injury has healed. Biden suffered a hairline fractures in his foot after he slipped while playing with his dog. More Americans. They're rolling up their sleeves for covert 19 shots. Nearly 40 million doses of the Corona virus vaccine had been given out across the U. S. CDC says. That's out of over 59 million doses of the two cove in 19 vaccines that have been distributed across the country. The polar vortex is creating dangerously cold conditions from Montana to the western Great Lakes, windshield warnings and advisories. Posted in the Dakotas and Minnesota through Monday. The mercury dropped to 36 degrees below zero this morning in ST Croix, Minnesota, just north of the twin cities. The National Weather Service says Wind chills could hit 50 below in some parts of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Today, the countdown to kickoff for Super Bowl 55 is on reporter Vicki Win is getting ready. Tom Brady thinks on Patrick Mahomes this weekend. And how you watch the Super Bowl is probably going to be ah, little different during the pandemic. From how you celebrate and watching the cold to what you eat to make sure you're safe and socially distant if you're having guests over, Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert and president, Biden's chief medical advisor, says this isn't the right time to be hosting a big watch party. Rather, he says, Americans should just lay low as they enjoy the game. Today, you're listening to the latest on NBC News radio, the Federal Trade Commission says no one should be posting images to social Media of covert 19. Fascination cards in FT. C Block, Post says. Those who want to tell the world about getting the vaccine should also be aware the VAX cards have personal information. The card show a person's full name, date of birth vaccination, information and other personal data, which could be used by identity thieves. So instead of posting that the FTC recommends sharing a pic of the white or Orange vaccine sticker handed out at the vaccination station because the sticker has no personal info. Today is more than Super Bowl Sunday. It's also national black HIV AIDS awareness. Day. Dr. Laura Cheever says that if the current HIV diagnosis rates persist, about half of gay black men will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime. We can certainly end the epidemic in us in the next 10 years, but we need to get people tested. We need to get them on treatment because when someone is virally suppressed, have effectively no risk of transmitting HIV to the sexual partner. She says that right now, 85.2% of black men being treated for HIV are virally suppressed. The goal is to get that figure to 100% since the AIDS epidemic began, more than 650,000 people have died from AIDS in the U. S. According to the CDC. Four people are dead after being buried by an avalanche in northern Utah for others survived yesterday's Russia's snow in Millcreek Canyon and were able to dig themselves out. The incident came just a week after a Utah man was caught in a deadly avalanche just a few miles from where Saturday's tragedy occurred. Aaron Rodgers is the NFL's most valuable player for 2020. The announcement came last night at the NFL Honors show in Tampa. The Green Bay quarterback is one of six players to be named the league's M V P three times. In his acceptance statement, Roger said the season was an extraordinary one with few or no fans in the stands. Despite that, he said, he managed to play some of the best football of his career. He also revealed some of the off the field news, confirming that he is in fact engaged to actress shelling. Woodley Lisa Taylor, NBC news radio. You know what.
Bloomberg Radio New York
"dr. laura cheever" Discussed on Bloomberg Radio New York
"Many are saying it could be one of the best matchups in years. The Super Bowl is a day away, It will pit possibly the greatest quarterback of all time. Tom Brady. And his new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs, The chief's remain a betting favorite. Heading into the game. Kansas City will try to become the first team to repeat as the Super Bowl champs. Since Brady did it with the Patriots in 2003 and 2004. February 7th is more than Super Bowl Sunday, Alisa Zee explains why Sunday is National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day. Dr Laura Cheever says if the current HIV diagnosis rate persists, about half of gay black men will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime. We can certainly end the epidemic in us in the next 10 years, but we need to get people tested. You need to get them on treatment, because when someone is virally suppressed a half effectively no risk of transmitting HIV to the sexual partner, Cheever says. Right now, 85.2% of black men being treated for HIV are virally suppressed. The goal, of course, is to get that figure, too. 100% I'm Alisa Zee. Two Children are dead, and the third is in critical condition after a shooting in Toledo. It happened during a domestic dispute last night and an apartment complex in the western part of the city. Police say the shooter is the boyfriend of the Children's mother. Two boys, ages five and one are dead. A third boy, four years old, continues to fight for his life. 27 year old Kevin Moore was arrested and booked into the Lucas County Jail, and President Biden says former president Trump shouldn't receive intelligence briefings. Decided Trump's erratic behavior. During an interview on CBS President Biden also questioned what value it would have saying Trump might slip and say something. That's the latest I'm Jim Forbes. The NFL is offering up all 32 of its stadiums to become mass coded 19 vaccination sites. The league sent a letter to the White House Thursday. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says each football team would work with local, state and federal health leaders on setting up the sights. Seven teams are already hosting coronavirus immunizations at or near their stadiums. Ah famous movie director showed up Friday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Which is now open as a co bit vaccination mega site, Lisa G. Has more Friday morning movie director and Brooklyn native Spike Lee made a surprise visit and spoke to many in line to get a covert 19 shot. Lee wasn't there to get a vaccine shot but was reportedly filming a documentary on covert epicenters that's slated to be released in the fall. While Lee is known to be a huge Knicks fan, this timely was dressed in a Yankees bomber jacket and hat along with gloves and a mask. Get ready to turn up the heater. Millions across the country are about to be left shivering by an Arctic blast. It'll blow in the coldest air of the season, thanks to a polar vortex. Experts say Every state will be seeing freezing temperatures on Monday. Some places in the Midwest in northern Plains will even plummet to 25 below zero, with the Dakotas bracing for 40 below. More than 35 million people are already under winter weather alerts and Hollywood is paying tribute to legendary actor Christopher Plummer. He died of natural causes at his home. In Connecticut. The 91 year old is best known for playing Captain von Trapp in the Sound of music. His love interest in the iconic movie Julie Andrews says she treasures the memories of their work together. And all the fun they shared. Plumber won an Oscar in 2012 for.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030
"dr. laura cheever" Discussed on WBZ NewsRadio 1030
"Vaccine appointment a lot easier for anyone over the age of 75. In Massachusetts. And this just in Christopher Klemmer Plumber, The dashing actor who played Captain von Trapp in the film, The Sound of Music and the oldest Academy Award winner in history, has died at the age of 91 that is breaking news. Also, sources tell WBZ TV that a suspect is in custody and a gun has been recovered after a deadly shooting late last night at the Hyatt Hotel in Boston. The victim said to be A woman. After pulling an all nighter. Senate Democrats this morning pushed through President Biden's nearly $2 trillion Covad relief bill, but the measure did not include a minimum wage hike. BBC's Rachel Scott with more. This is going to be a blow to President Biden's plan to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour. Republicans were against this, saying that it would devastate small businesses in the middle of a pandemic. That marathon voting session went on for 15 hours, just wrapping overnight. And Democrats did push through this resolution that would allow them to move forward with this code relief package on their own without Republican support. Vice President Kamila Harris casting the tie breaking vote on that, for the first time speaker. Pelosi says that Democrats would not give up on trying to raise the minimum wage for American workers. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River Is defending taking part in the federal government's Paycheck protection program. The diocese is one of hundreds of entities to do so. Leader the dices is taking the funds was a necessity, saying they applied for the money out of genuine need to support the community and workers now, according to The Associated Press, Catholic diocese in the U. S and other institutes, backed by the Catholic Church took more than $3 billion in taxpayer money as part of the program. It appears to make the Roman Catholic Church it's single largest beneficiary back to the economy. The job market stopped. It's bleeding in January on a slight Reeve at Jason Brooks with more. The Labor Department reports again of 49,000 jobs last month following a loss of 227,000 in December, the unemployment rate saw a sizable decline. Down to 6.3 from 6.7%. But that was a result of fewer people looking for work with more than 400,000 people, leaving the workforce in a better signal, a measure of people working part time but preferring full time work. Dropped from 11.7 to 11.1% and another report out today again shows the economic disparity in the food service industry. In particular, Here's CBS's Jim Crow Sula, Black Food Service workers who make most of their income from tips have earned less during the covert 19 pandemic than their white counterparts. They've been more likely to catch grief from customers for enforcing social distancing and mask rules. That's according to one fair wage. National worker advocacy group rapper and actor Ice Cube, reportedly in talks to meet with President Biden to discuss racial equality Cube says the Biden administration reached out to him this week to set up a potential meeting between the two men. The artist is hoping to discuss his initiative called Contract for Black America. It aims to foster equity for black Americans through spending, social programs, prison reforms and more. No date set yet for Cube and Biden to meet February 7th is more than just Super Bowl Sunday. Sunday is National Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day. Dr Laura Cheever says if the current HIV diagnosis rate persists, about half of gay black men will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime. We can certainly end the epidemic in us in the next 10 years, but we need to get people tested. We need to get them on treatment, because when someone is virally suppressed a half effectively no risk of treatment HIV to the sexual partner, Cheever says. Right now, 85.2% of black men being treated for HIV are virally suppressed. The goal, of course, is to get that figure. 100% Tom Brady looking for Ring number seven this Sunday, WBC's Truman Holland tells us Pats fans will, of course, be watching and one in particular in case he needed to hear it from the man himself. There's no hard feelings between Robert Kraft and Tom Brady, the Patriots owner telling CBS Sunday morning. He wants to see TV 12 get another ring. I'm ruling for Tom Brady. Robert Kraft, clearly still fond of the man. He still calls Tommy. I'm so excited. We've had some great Communications and he is such a special human being and craft goes on to say that Tom Brady is clearly the greatest player of all time. Not just quarterback Germany. Holland WBZ Boston's news radio are now to the big apple, where someone New needs to operate the Fame Central Park carousel this after New York City canceled the contract with former President Donald Trump. BBC's Erica too risky with this story after the January 6th right at the U. S Capital, the city moved to cancel $17 million worth of contracts with the Trump organization, including the Central Park Carousel near 64th Street, which has delighted kids since the 19 fifties, The Parks Department issued a request for proposals, saying the new concessionaire will be required to operate the carousel year round Daly and maintain the licensed premises. Potential operators are also encouraged to arrange a push cart for souvenir sales and up to three food trucks for snacks. The carousel was crafted in 1908 with two chariots and 58 Hand carved horses. Eren Qatar Ski ABC News, New York You're listening to W B Z 10 31 7.9 ht two available everywhere with the My Heart Ready, left now number one for podcasting and on hundreds.
WBZ NewsRadio 1030
"dr. laura cheever" Discussed on WBZ NewsRadio 1030
"Under arrest in connection with the deadly capital riot last month after pulling an all nighter Senate Democrats this morning push through President Biden's nearly $2 trillion Covad relief bill, But the measure does not include a minimum wage hike. ABC Rachel Scott in Washington is going to be a blow to President Biden's plan to increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour Republicans were against this, saying that it would devastate small businesses. In the middle of a pandemic. That marathon voting session went on for 15 hours, just wrapping overnight, and Democrats did push through this resolution that would allow them to move forward with this code word relief package on their own without Republican support. Vice President Kamila Harris casting the tie breaking vote on that for the first time Speaker Pelosi, saying yesterday the Democrats would not give up on trying to raise the minimum wage. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River is defending participating in the federal government's Paycheck protection program reports The Sun Chronicle. The diocese is one of hundreds of entities to do so. The leader of the diocese says taking the funds was a necessity, saying they applied for the funds out of genuine need to support employees and communities. According to The Associated Press. Catholic diocese in the U. S and other institutes, backed by the Catholic Church took more than $3 billion in taxpayer funded government aid. As part of the program. This appears to make the Roman Catholic Church it's single largest beneficiary. The Diocese of Fall River does not have current financial statements posted on its website. Good news for Americans. 49,000 jobs were added in January. The 49,000 new jobs last month is about what economists expected, but nowhere near enough to recover what was lost to the pandemic. Even more jobs were lost in December than the Labor Department previously reported the unemployment rate is 6.3%. That's down from the prior month, but probably because jobseekers gave up Those who were successful found work in professional and business services and education, retail restaurants and health care all lost jobs that was a B C's Erich Ritter ski reporting. And a new report again shows the economic disparity in the food service industry, CBS's Jim Chris Sula explained. Slack food service workers who make most of their income from tips have earned less during the covert 19 pandemic than their white counterparts. They've been more likely to catch grief from customers for enforcing social distancing and mask rules. That's according to one fair wage. National worker advocacy group. Some workers say that making less than the minimum wage is a legacy of slavery that disproportionately hurts black workers Today. Rapper and actor Ice Cube is reportedly in talks to meet with President Joe Biden to discuss racial equality Cube says the bidet administration reached out to him this week to set up a potential meeting. The artist is hoping to discuss his initiative called Contract for Black America. It aims to foster equity for black Americans through spending social programs, Prison reform and Morneau date for the meeting has been set. February. 7th is more than just Super Bowl Sunday. Sunday is NATIONAL Black HIV AIDS Awareness Day, Dr Laura Cheever says If the current HIV diagnosis rate persists, about half of gay black men will be diagnosed with HIV during their lifetime. We can certainly end the epidemic in us in the next 10 years. But we need to get people tested. We need to get them on treatment because when someone is virally suppressed, they have effectively no risk of pregnant HIV to the sexual partner, Cheever says. Right now, 85.2% of black men being treated for HIV are virally suppressed. The goal, of course, is to get that figure to 100%. The CDC is let's stop HIV together campaign aims to empower communities, partners and health care providers. Reduce HIV stigma and promote prevention and testing. Tom Brady looking for Ring number seven Sunday, WBC's Juma Holland reports. Pats fans will, of course, be watching and one in particular, in case you needed to hear it from the man himself. There's no hard feelings between Robert Kraft and Tom Brady, the Patriots owner telling CBS Sunday morning. He wants to see TV 12 get another ring. I'm ruling for Tom Brady. Robert Kraft, clearly still fond of the man. He still calls Tommy. I'm so excited. We've had some great Communications and he is such a special human being and craft goes on to say that Tom Brady is clearly the greatest player of all time, not just quarterback Germany. Holland WBZ, Boston's News radio Voting technology company, is suing Fox News for billions of dollars over false claims about its software. Here's Rory O'Neill. The $2.7 Billion suit by Smartmatic specifically calls out Fox anchors Lou Dobbs, Maria Bartiromo and Jeannine Pirro. The London based company is also suing former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Attorney City Powell for making what they say are false claims. In the November election. Smartmatic on Lee worked in one county, helping to implement a pandemic safe voting system in Los Angeles,.