Malaria in Maryland ... now what? - Sunday, August 20, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | August 20, 2023 [Web version](   [How health officials say you can protect yourself from mosquitoes]( The Prince George's County Health Department is advising residents on how to steer clear of mosquito bites, following the announcement of Maryland's first locally acquired malaria case in more than 40 years. [READ MORE](   [2 airport police officers injured, terminal evacuated after segway fire at Dulles International Airport]( Dulles International Airport passengers preparing for departure have been evacuated after smoke was reported in the main terminal. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Heading to the beach this weekend? You'll need this!]( Before you grab your sunscreen and hit the road, be sure to check out WTOP's beach traffic and weather resource for smooth sailing! Brought to you by Maryland Transportation Authority.   [Spain wins its first Women's World Cup title, beating England 1-0 in the final]( Spain won the Women's World Cup for the first time with Olga Carmona's first-half strike giving La Roja a 1-0 victory over England in Sunday's final. [READ MORE](   [Russia's Luna-25 spacecraft crashes into the moon, ending its bid to reach the lunar south pole]( The pilotless spacecraft was aiming to be the first ever to land on the south pole of the moon, an area where scientists believe there could be important reserves of frozen water and precious elements. It had been expected to land Monday. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA. [High-yield savings: How it can help you on your next summer vacation]( As you start planning next year's getaway, you may want to consider opening a high-yield savings account to maximize your dollar.   [Almost a fourth of DC workers are past retirement age, new study finds]( D.C. overworks more than any other major U.S. city - edging out Denver, Colorado, and Austin, Texas, according to a new study. [READ MORE](   [What is ‘slugging' and why are more Va. commuters doing it?]( More commuters in Virginia's George Washington Region - also known as Planning District 16 - are "slugging," according to a recent survey. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's Workplace Reimagined | Register Now]( Are you ready for success in a hybrid world? Spend an afternoon hearing from your peers and industry experts about how to lean into technology to strike the right balance between collaboration, communication and workflow. | Register Now   [The 'Godfather of go-go' is honored in Southeast]( The D.C. community jammed out to honor the late musician known as the Godfather of go-go Saturday afternoon during its 9th Chuck Brown Day celebration. [READ MORE](   [PHOTOS: Dan Snyder's Potomac palace is now $14 million more affordable]( Now, Snyder's five-bedroom estate and its 15.2 acres of land can be yours - for just under $35 million. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by IBM [Yes, you can deploy AI responsibly and effectively]( Agencies often ponder whether to apply AI to citizen interactions under the customer experience movement, or to making internal operations more efficient. But the two are connected, said Susan Wedge, managing partner for the U.S. public and federal market at IBM Consulting.   [Md. mother on new RSV vaccine: ‘I just wish we had this last year']( A Maryland mother and the doctor who treated her infant daughter for RSV want to raise awareness for a new treatment. [READ MORE](   [Woman used scissors to stab 2 men in Dupont Circle, police say]( According to a police report obtained by WTOP, the first victim said he was walking in the 2100 block of P Street in Northwest around 7:30 p.m. when he felt a “heavy punch” in the back of his neck. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Reconstructive urology: How doctors use it to improve sexual and urinary concerns]( After cancer treatment or traumatic injuries, many patients may think they're stuck with life-changing symptoms like painful urination, erectile dysfunction, or urinary leaking. Dr. Nathan Shaw, a reconstructive urologist for MedStar Health provides insights on how to treat these symptoms.   [PHOTOS: Va. residents enjoy food and rides at Arlington Co. Fair]( Although it's not large enough to have 4-H competitions or demolition derbies, like some county fairs, the event at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center and grounds has been providing competitive exhibits, games, rides, food and entertainment for more than 40 years. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Northwest Federal Credit Union [The inside scoop on selecting your next credit card]( It's easy to be lured in by a super-low interest rate or cashback rewards when looking for the just-right credit card. But what's more important? 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