It’s a little dreary out today, isn’t it? Please accept this video of adorable baby meerkats at the National Zoo trying to dig holes as a token of our concern for the mental well being of Washingtonians in desperate need of a sunny, warm spring day. [DCGuide].

>> There are plenty of things D.C.’s federal workers can complain about: shifts in the administration, incurring public ire during tax season, being treated like a number in an endless cycle of paperwork — but at least the ladies working for Uncle Sam have it substantially better than India’s civil servants. Women employed by the state are now being asked to give details about their menstrual cycles to the government. Why? Apparently the new questions had been based on advice from health officials. Health officials who have to feeling pretty damn stupid right about now. [BBC]

>> Empty out your wallet and the pockets of all your coats, Virginians. One of you has a winning $250,000 Mega Millions ticket that’s about to expire. [WTOP]

>> The Honey Bunches of Oats Monster is coming for the soul of every living creature at Union Station. [how now, brownpau?]

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