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Washington Commanders Star WR Praising Work Ethic and Charisma of QB Jayden Daniels
ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders have a lot of excitement brewing around them and the presence of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is a big part of it.
His electric play style is what immediately drew Commanders fans and media to Daniels during the pre-draft process, but it’s his personality and work ethic several team members have said led to the selection at No. 2.
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Since then, Daniels has been working to impress his coaches, teammates, and to earn the spot most in Washington assume he’ll get as the franchise’s next starting quarterback.
For wide receiver Terry McLaurin, Daniels will be yet another new starting quarterback in what has been a revolving door of new names and faces throughout his relatively short career. The franchise is hoping this one sticks around for a while, and McLaurin is liking what he’s seeing from Daniels so far.
“He’s very charismatic. I think he’s really personal when he walks into the building, he just has a calm demeanor about him. He’s very approachable,” McLaurin said of his quarterback. “So guys have no problem whether you’re an offensive lineman, receiver, running back, talking to him, communicating what the objective is of this play or what he’s seeing or what he’s thinking. And he came in really prepared. I feel like when he was getting one’s reps or where he’s working with the twos, he does a great job of getting the most out of the reps that he needs to accomplish. I think he’s going to be a really good player because of the time and the work that he puts in. I don’t think I’ve had a young quarterback that really has come in and within the first week he’s like, ‘Hey, can we get this route,’ or ‘Let me get this rep after practice.’”
“He came in really prepared. I feel like when he was getting one’s reps or where he’s working with the twos, he does a great job of getting the most out of the reps that he needs to accomplish.”
– Terry McLaurin on Jayden Daniels
The more we hear about Daniels being in command, comfortable, taking charge, or whatever positive description is being used of how he’s performing through rookie minicamp, OTAs, and now into his first mandatory minicamp, the more buzz builds around him.
That buzz was never louder than when Daniels was seen leading the first-team offense in 11-on-11 drills for the first time in front of attending media. That excitement was something you could feel on the practice field Tuesday. And it’s something McLaurin is feeling as well.
“It’s exciting for me because that opens the door where they got a lot on their plate, but at the same time when you know there’s that open door of communication and he’s not afraid to get that work in before or after practice or talk through things, it makes the growth part a lot quicker,” McLaurin continued. “He’s very talented, but he’s extremely humble as well. And I’m looking forward to see how he continues to grow.”
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Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington and More Celebrate Opening Night of The Whoopi Monologues
Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Kecia Lewis, Kerry Washington and Danielle Pinnock
(Photo by Sergio Villarini for Broadway.com)
The Whoopi Monologues opened on July 13 at Lincoln Center Theater’s Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater, reimagining Whoopi Goldberg’s 1984 one-woman show as an ensemble piece. The cast, which features Kerry Washington, Kara Young, Dominique Fishback, Kecia Lewis and Danielle Pinnock, assembled on opening night to serve red carpet glam. Cedric The Entertainer, Don Cheadle, Angela Bassett, Ana Navarro and Goldberg herself also turned up in their finery. Scroll down for some hot shots of the stars in attendance and check out the full gallery below!
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14 July 2026•Update: 14 July 2026
A US Air Force helicopter made a precautionary landing in northwest Washington, DC late Monday, local media reported.
The incident occurred at approximately 9.25 p.m. (0125GMT Tuesday) when a UH-1N Huey helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland landed along Foxhall Road near Whitehaven Parkway NW, close to the Georgetown Reservoir.
All four crew members who were on board are safe, according to media reports.
Maintenance personnel and law enforcement officials remained at the scene into the early hours of Tuesday as authorities assessed the aircraft and investigated the circumstances surrounding the landing.
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It may be the middle of July, but the Old Farmer’s Almanac is already looking ahead to the fall with cooler temperatures ahead.
The Almanac, which has been one of the most trusted weather prediction sources for more than two centuries, recently released its fall forecast, showing a wide range of weather throughout the United States.
But what about in the Washington DC region? Here’s what the Almanac says.
What is the fall weather forecast in the Washington DC area?
DC sits along the Almanac’s Atlantic Corridor, and that region should expect a “cool, dry” fall, according to the forecast.
“Expect cooler and wetter conditions than usual this fall,” the Old Farmer’s Almanac says. “Below average temperatures are forecast, along with an uptick in precipitation over traditional averages.”
Last year, DC received 6.53 inches of rain during September, October and November — significantly lower than the city’s 30-year average of 10.50 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
September’s average temperature was 72.2 degrees, with October at 60.3 and November at 49.9 degrees. The season had an average temperature of 60.8 degrees, slightly below the 30-year average of 61.0 degrees.
What does the Farmer’s Almanac say about winter in Washington DC?
In its long-range forecast, the Almanac forecasts above average temperatures this winter in DC with snowfall below normal.
“The coldest periods will occur in mid- to late-December and early and late January,” it says. “The snowiest periods will be in late December, early January, and late February.”
The Old Farmer’s Almanac says it is 80% accurate, but a 2017 University of Illinois study found it to be just 52% accurate.
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