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TOP NEWS | May 18, 2023 [Web version](   [South Carolina moves closer to abortion ban, a Southern trend that puts pressure on Virginia]( Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pushed for a 15-week ban during the legislative session, but it was defeated in the state Senate. South Carolina's decision leaves the commonwealth as an outlier in the South. [READ MORE](   [10-year-old shot on Mother's Day in Northeast DC dies in hospital]( Arianna Davis, the 10-year-old girl who was shot while riding in the back seat of a car on Sunday, died at a hospital on Wednesday, according to D.C. police. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [What your nails may be telling you about other health conditions]( A lurking health condition may be at your fingertips - literally. Your nails can provide clues to other health conditions, and specialists at MedStar Washington Hospital Center can help with treating and diagnosing fingernail and toenail conditions.   [A health care gap is finally filled in Prince George's Co.]( The two-story facility includes 20 emergency medical bays and two operating rooms, and it replaces what was once known as Laurel Regional Hospital, which the university decided to close in 2018. [READ MORE](   [College grads ‘need to be agile' in current labor market]( For students graduating from college right now, the job market is still fairly strong, but there is more uncertainty compared to just a few months ago. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton [Agencies look to use data to drive customer experience]( The Biden administration's fiscal 2024 budget proposes a big boost for “customer experience” efforts. And how agencies use data - whether it's customer feedback data or internal agency information needed to verify eligibility - will be a crucial part of those efforts to establish better citizen-facing services. “Data and experience are becoming the last two hard problems,” Dan Tucker, senior vice president for the civil sector at Booz Allen Hamilton, said on Federal News Network.   [Plebes no more! Naval Academy students complete famed ‘Herndon Climb']( After all the grease was wiped away, the class of 2026 at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis were plebes no more -- now midshipmen and women. [READ MORE](   [Is a decades-old U.Md. tradition getting out of hand?]( "These actions have damaged university and private property, blocked sidewalks, and could cause harm." School leaders are asking students to reconsider some items left as sacrifices at the Testudo statue during finals week. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield invests in behavioral health]( CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is delivering millions of dollars to community-based organizations in an effort to add money and resources to the fight against a behavioral health crisis that was worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.   [How the opening of the Potomac Yard Metro station could impact your commute]( When the Potomac Yard Metro station finally opens Friday, it will benefit more than those seeking a ride between the Braddock Road and Ronald Reagan National Airport stations on the Blue and Yellow lines. [READ MORE](   [New museum celebrating local Jewish history opens its doors next month]( The Capital Jewish Museum will combine a historic synagogue with new, top of the line architecture and exhibits. While the main exhibits are free for the public, a small fee will be collected for traveling exhibits. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Granicus [CX Exchange 2023: Granicus' Charlotte Lee on 3 ways to enhance customer experience through active communications]( By inserting more data-driven and personalized communications into service interactions, agencies will gain trust among their constituents and also drive desired behaviors, Granicus' Charlotte Lee shares with The Federal Drive's Tom Temin.   [Renowned chef returns to DC in partnership with Salamander Washington]( The former chef at the Kith/Kin restaurant at The Wharf is returning to D.C. as Salamander Resorts & Spa takes over the location of the former Mandarin Oriental Hotel. [READ MORE](   [In the 2024 Md. Senate race, the Democrat with the most votes last year isn't favored to win?]( Montgomery County at-large councilman Will Jawando, who's announced his candidacy for Sen. Ben Cardin's soon to be vacant seat, plans to pitch his "bold, progressive vision" to voters. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Building a more inclusive STEM pipeline with Melwood's Camp Accomplish]( This year, CGI, one of the largest IT and business consulting firms worldwide, is powering Camp Accomplish's first science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) specialty camp, which will be offered July 31 to Aug. 4.   [Lit ready to rock Let's Go Music Festival in Annapolis]( "It's going to be a lot of fun, a lot of great bands, and we're going to bring it." WTOP caught up with Jeremy Popoff of the band Lit, which rocks day two with 311 and Cold War Kids. [READ MORE](   [Nintendo's new Zelda game smashes records and expectations]( "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide in its first three days after its release, and it has become the fastest-selling Nintendo game ever in the Americas. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by The Clearing [What to consider when considering a workplace change]( “Before committing to a workplace change, leaders must determine a clear why for the shift,” said Nick Srebrow, a workplace expert and director at management consulting firm The Clearing. “Whether you are considering renovating existing space or moving your organization locally or across the country, be ready to make your case.”   PARTNERSHIP [Celebrate summer, June 24 & 25th at the Giant BBQ Battle!]( It's two days of great BBQ, amazing bands, microbrew tasting and much more!   [Check out the latest weather forecast]( [Click here for the latest traffic updates]( [Visit WTOP's Podcast Center]( Download and listen to podcasts created by WTOP and our partners CONNECT WITH WTOP [facebook]( [twitter]( [linkedin]( [instagram]( EVERYTHING YOU NEED EVERY TIME YOU LISTEN [DOWNLOAD THE WTOP APP]( [Click here to manage your newsletter preferences.]( This email and the accompanying website are not intended for users located within the European Economic Area. 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