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Sign up for this newsletter Read online     By Hau Chu  Email Good morning. It's Thursday, July 20. The Dulles mobile lounges are oddly charming — long may they run. Onward to the news. 🌧 92/69. Hot and humid with showers later. Capital Weather Gang gives it a 5/10.   An infamous D.C. intersection began its transformation yesterday. (Minh Connors/The Washington Post) Where? "Dave Thomas Circle," a notoriously perplexing Northeast Washington roundabout. The $41 million renovation is aimed at improving commuter safety and will add bike lanes and parks.  A new name: City residents can vote among five options, which include Douglass Crossing and People's Plaza. Read this story     The Montgomery County Council passed limits on rent increases. The decision: Council members voted Tuesday to adopt a bill capping rent increases at 6% after months of heated debate. The bill includes some exemptions, including for landlords who rent out two or fewer units. Why it matters: The protections aim to minimize sudden jumps in housing costs in a county where 8.5% of residents live in poverty. Read this story     Virginia schools and students are unsure what comes next with transgender policies. In the short term: The state's guidelines, released this week, replace those established in 2021 that offered more robust protections for transgender students. LGBTQ advocates say they are worried about the effect on students returning to school next month. Looking ahead: There is no clear mechanism to force schools to adopt the guidelines. Some school boards may embrace the policies, while others may fight the changes. Read this story     ADVERTISEMENT     The Commanders sale to Josh Harris is expected to be ratified today. What's happening: NFL team owners are meeting in Minneapolis. The finance committee is expected to approve the sale for $6.05 billion, and the owners generally follow that group's recommendation. One perspective: The Post's Dan Steinberg looked at how the team was once a civic institution and, maybe, how it can heal. Read this story     Watch parties for the Women's World Cup will take place throughout the day and night. A tricky time zone: The tournament kicked off in New Zealand at 3 a.m. Eastern. The District will allow certain venues to open and serve alcohol from 6 a.m. to 4 a.m. through Aug. 20. Where to watch: The Bullpen near Nationals Park and O'Connell's in Alexandria are hosting watch parties. The U.S. plays Vietnam tomorrow at 9 p.m.  Read this story     Maryland's swimming standout Katie Ledecky may be getting better. The 24-year-old Bethesda native moved to Florida to train ahead of next year's Olympics in Paris. Her first test will be the world championships, which begin this weekend in Japan. How to watch: All events stream on Peacock. Ledecky's most anticipated race, the 400-meter freestyle, comes Sunday against two younger rivals, both of whom beat her world record in the past year. Read this story     A stand-up comedian incorporates viola training into her routine. Isabel Hagen. (JT Anderson) Her background: Isabel Hagen graduated from Julliard and has performed with Max Richter and Phoebe Bridgers. But after an injury, she found a new calling in New York's comedy clubs. If you go: Hagen performs tonight through Saturday at the Comedy Loft of DC. Tickets are $20-$30. Read this story     Today's Perspective From Theresa Vargas: A girl's gravestone mystified strangers. We may now know her identity. Before you go … follow Fran Drescher on her surprising career arc. And finally … test your news knowledge with today's On the Record quiz. Click here to play. You're all caught up. See you tomorrow. (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Post) Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share it with them. Want more local coverage? Get the latest stories and exclusive content on D.C., Maryland and Virginia here.  Want to catch up quickly on the biggest global news? Sign up for The 7 morning briefing.   We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Afternoon Buzz for a roundup of the major stories about the D.C. area, weekdays at 4 p.m. Sign up »

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