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Player of the Week: Hayfield Secondary School's Ethan Osburn 09/08/2023 07:04am • Each week, WTOP is picking one student athlete to be featured on air and online as our Player of the Week. This week’s WTOP Player of the Week is Ethan Osburn of Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Virginia. Osburn is a two-way player for the Hawks varsity football team, playing as a defen Is a low-carbohydrate diet better for weight loss compared to a low-fat diet? 09/05/2023 08:00pm • We have become a diet nation looking for the best way to shed pounds at any cost. According to the latest National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data, the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. was 41.9% between 2017 and March 2020. Breaking it down further, 30.7% of U.S. adults are overweight, Is Ozempic safe and effective for weight loss? What experts recommend 09/04/2023 08:00pm • Ozempic, a diabetes medication, has been getting a lot of attention lately because of its nearly magical ability to help some people lose significant amounts of weight. Essentially, Ozempic makes you eat less, though the exact mechanism isn't clear, explains Dr. Heather Martin, a family medicine Doctors warn that some weight loss drugs could be bad for your health 09/01/2023 05:18pm • Copycat versions of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are popping up all over the internet, but doctors warn that they could cause more harm than good. For Upper Marlboro, Maryland, resident Kasandra Styles, losing weight was a struggle after the pandemic. "I can certainly understand i Are health apps invading your privacy? 08/25/2023 11:31am • Many of us rely on technology to stay fit, lose weight or even monitor medical conditions. Wearable devices can track heart rates, blood pressure, glucose levels, or even sleep patterns. But did you know they can also collect highly personal and sensitive information? "Although this wearable Put your records on! Corinne Bailey Rae plays new album 'Black Rainbows' at DC's Lincoln Theatre 08/23/2023 03:52am • Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” Corinne Bailey Rae is no stranger to the nation's capital, having performed at the White House for Paul McCartney in 2010, followed by DAR Constitution Hall for Smokey Robinson's Gershwin Prize in 2016. "I absolutely US Senate chaplain a faith fixture for 20 years 08/22/2023 01:32pm • Congress is often unpredictable, but when the U.S. Senate convenes on Sept. 5 after the summer break, the session will begin with the reassuring baritone of the Rev. Barry Black. He has now served more than 20 years as the U.S. Senate chaplain, a witness to history who prays with the politically 'Whose Line is it Anyway?' stars are 'Scared Scriptless' at Strathmore 08/22/2023 05:08am • Hear our full chat on my podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley.” For decades, they've made audiences laugh on the improv comedy TV series "Whose Line is it Anyway?" This Saturday, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood are “Scared Scriptless” at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland Car Review: Little BMW M2 packs big punch w/ 453hp and sporty looks 08/21/2023 02:47am • Choosing an M from BMW means that you want the ultimate sport in your ultimate driving machine. Now the M2 Coupe returns with a fresh look and more power. The BMW M2 Coupe is a small car that packs a big punch with 453hp turbo six-cylinder engine. (WTOP / Mike Parris) A power boost from the previous Nurse practioner charged with sexually assaulting patient at Prince William Co. spa 08/19/2023 08:40pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A nurse practicioner at a Dumfries weight loss spa has been charged with sexually assaulting a patient. On Aug. 10, the vict On the grind: DC ranked No. 1 most overworked US city 08/19/2023 02:27pm • First came The Great Resignation and Quiet Quitting, as Americans left their jobs in record numbers in the wake of the pandemic. Now, some say The Great Resignation is over, which means Americans are back to doing what they do best: overworking themselves. D.C. overworks more than any other majo Group of Lizzo's dancers release statement defending singer 08/19/2023 11:09am • ▶ Watch Video: "I was mortified": Former dancers suing Lizzo describe moments with singer A group of dancers who worked with Lizzo on her TV show and tour are defending the singer after three other former backup dancers accused her of sexual harassment and a toxic work environment in a Weekend track repairs to impact service on four Metro lines 08/11/2023 04:45am • Listen to WTOP on the 8s for the latest on traffic and Metro delays. If you take the Orange, Blue, Silver or Red lines, prepare for disruptions over the weekend as Metro slows service due to track work repairs. Every 24 minutes trains will be single tracking between the Eastern Market and Stad Maryland Gov. Moore, Lt. Miller pitch Commanders — and their fans — at training camp 08/10/2023 05:46am • Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller (D) pose Wednesday with the Hogfarmers, fans of the Washington Commanders football team. (Josh Kurtz/Maryland Matters) This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free What's new in DC-area school systems this year? 08/09/2023 01:38pm • Summer is already over for some students in the D.C. region, and school for thousands more is set to begin soon. So what's new in local school systems this year? Here's what to know. DC DC Public Schools  Number of schools: 115 last year Total enrollment: 50,131 last year First Day: Aug