This Barbie goes to outer space — and the Smithsonian - Wednesday, July 19, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 19, 2023 [Web version](   [‘Astro-fabulous': 2 Barbie Dolls that blasted into space now on display at Smithsonian museum]( Last year, two Barbie Dolls were blasted into space for a trip to the International Space Station. Now, you can see them on display at the Air and Space Museum in Virginia, just in time for the “Barbie,” movie premiere. [READ MORE](   [What new policies about transgender kids mean for Virginia's public school students]( Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration said Tuesday that it has finalized new policies on the treatment of transgender students, guidance that will direct school districts to roll back some current accommodations and increase parental notification requirements about certain discussions involving gender identity. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Data Can Prevent Fraud and Bridge Constituents to Vital Services]( James Ross of the VA Office of Inspector General explores fraud investigation and data protection strategy at the VA Office of Inspector General. Greg Schlichter of TransUnion provides an industry perspective. | Watch now!   [Teen killed, 4 other people injured in Fairfax County crash]( The crash happened outside the Burke Centre Shopping Center just after 9 p.m. Tuesday, according to Fairfax County police. [READ MORE](   [Here's why Canadian wildfires are worse this year]( Poor air quality that has been lingering in the D.C. region may not be going away anytime soon as wildfires in Canada, that have been generating huge amounts of smoke, are continuing to get worse. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Leidos [Cloud Exchange 2023: CBP, ICE leaders on going all in on cloud, from enterprise to edge]( Find out how these two Homeland Security agencies embraced cloud and are moving into third-generation cloud tactics to gain operational IT efficiencies and serve users at remote locations nationwide. We talk with cloud experts from CBP, ICE and Leidos.   [What is the best electric car to take on a road trip?]( Whether you're driving a Tesla Model 3 or a Nissan Leaf, John Vincent, senior automotive correspondent at U.S. News and World Report, said the road trip requires preplanning charging stops. [READ MORE](   [Former Washington football star returns to FedEx Field to film rap video]( NFL great Vernon Davis is releasing his debut rap album “Showtime" under the stage name Vern, in collaboration with fellow D.C. native and multiplatinum music producer Tone P for District Funk Records. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Why the Mediterranean Diet may be right for you]( Stock up on the fruits, vegetables and whole grains because the Mediterranean Diet is a lifestyle that can help improve your overall health. Here's a guide on what it is and how to follow it.   [Montgomery Co. council OKs rent increase cap]( After months of hearings and debate, and a voting marathon that included more than a dozen amendments, the Montgomery County council approved the bill that would limit landlords to rent increases that could not exceed 6%. [READ MORE](   [The world's largest rubber duck is coming to Maryland for a spec-quack-ular display]( The 61-foot-tall rubber duck, which is named "Mama Duck," will be making its first ever trip to the region in August. The duck has never been to Maryland, D.C. or Virginia. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Workday [Ask the CIO: USDA]( In this exclusive webinar edition of Ask the CIO, host Jason Miller and his guest, Gary Washington, of the USDA will dive into IT modernization, goals and insights at the USDA. In addition, Wayne Bobby, of Workday Federal will provide an industry perspective.   [Frustrated by Gen-Z office workers, companies are turning to etiquette training]( Nearly half of companies are now using office etiquette training, and an additional 18% plan to by the end of next year, according to a recent survey of HR managers by ResumeBuilder. [READ MORE](   [Pepco substation fire behind power outage for thousands in Prince George's Co.]( The fire is believed to have started around 4 p.m. on Tuesday at the substation along Crain Highway, Pepco said. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield builds bridges by investing in healthcare innovators]( Providing affordable, accessible, equitable and quality healthcare is what CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield strives to do every day, but the company goes a step further by building bridges and investing in other businesses that can help advance its overarching goals.   [An oak standing since America's birth comes down after its death in Montgomery Co.]( A crane and sky bucket were utilized in tangent for hours, as workers systematically dismantled the tree from the top down and outside in. 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