An election change for 1 Virginia county - Monday, February 26, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | February 26, 2024 [Web version](   [What will be different in November when voters cast ballots for the Arlington County Board]( It's showing signs of growing in popularity. Now, the Arlington County Board voted unanimously to use ranked choice voting to elect the county board in November. [READ MORE](   [This woman has a rare, deadly heart condition - and the symptoms mimic pregnancy]( Since symptoms mimic pregnancy, many pregnant women don't realize their hearts are impacted, causing this condition to go untreated. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [Freedom Provides the Support Non-Profits Need to Stay Mission Focused]( Freedom Bank serves the needs of local non-profits who tirelessly contribute to our communities. We help non-profits maximize financial resources through customized financing and tax-exempt bond solutions, and robust treasury management resources.   [Ferguson on Md. tax assessment mail delay: ‘It's easy to blame a contractor']( “To me, if you're the head of an agency, it's your responsibility to make sure that the responsibilities of that agency are executed effectively.” [READ MORE](   [Woman killed at DC hotel after being choked, hit with ceramic toilet tank cover]( A man has been charged with murder after police said he brutally killed a woman he had been in a "nonexclusive romantic relationship" with in a D.C. hotel room on Friday. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [AI & Data Exchange 2024 | Register now!]( During Federal News Network's inaugural AI & Data Exchange, presented by Guidehouse, government and industry experts will share insights and progress on AI work and discuss how to address the related challenges that all agencies face.   [This DC neighborhood had feline assistance for their rodent problem. Now, its ‘working cat' has been taken]( A cat named Kitty Snows that helped mitigate rodent problems in a D.C. neighborhood was taken. Neighbors want it returned. [READ MORE](   [Spirituals celebrating the music, life and legacy of Roland Hayes]( D.C.-area vocalist and performer Jackson Caesar is bringing African American spirituals to life, while celebrating the man who brought it to a global stage in his audio documentary. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Unlocking Zero Trust: Strategic approaches and cybersecurity modernization | Watch now!]( Join moderator Jason Miller, and agency and industry leaders to gain insights into the critical aspects of Zero Trust Architecture and how it can help reshape and innovate your cybersecurity approach.   [US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington]( In a video of the incident, an active-duty member of the Air Force poured an unknown liquid over himself and ignited it while yelling "Free Palestine" before collapsing as police rushed to douse the flames. [READ MORE](   [Data Doctors: Using artificial intelligence on your smartphone]( Artificial intelligence is the most talked about technology right now and much of the hype is well-deserved. Yet, how accessible is it? Is it a finger tip away? [READ MORE](   Sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center [Risks associated with carotid artery disease and how to treat it]( Although the prevalence of carotid artery stenosis, or carotid artery disease, in the U.S. is low, the outcome of not treating the disease can be life changing.   [Car Review: Electric Mercedes EQE sedan provides tech, range and comfort]( The electric vehicle offerings are vast from Mercedes. Its EQE midsize sedan uses style, technology and range to stand out in the growing market. [READ MORE](   [Ding dong! ‘South Park' creators deliver ‘The Book of Mormon' on DC's doorstep]( Broadway's "Book of Mormon" takes a mission trip to find comedy converts at D.C.'s National Theatre starting March 5. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by In-Q-Tel [In-Q-Tel: The translator between DoD, start-ups]( Barry Leffew, the vice president of the government platform accelerator at In-Q-Tel, said areas like cybersecurity, enterprise technology, space, lightweight energy sources and biotechnology are among the company's top investment focus areas.   PARTNERSHIP [Listen live for news, traffic and weather from WTOP News on our FREE App!]( Download the app today - sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union - to stay up to date on all the latest news in the DMV.   [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. [Unsubscribe](  | [Contact us.](