A historic presidential debate - Thursday, June 27, 2024 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | June 27, 2024 [Web version](   [3 reasons why Thursday's presidential debate between Biden and Trump will be different than past matchups]( The presidential debate on Thursday evening will feature two candidates familiar to voters, but it will also include many "firsts" when Joe Biden and Donald Trump take the stage. [READ MORE](   [These laws in DC, Maryland and Virginia take effect on July 1]( Several new laws will take effect throughout the region next week. Some raise the minimum wage, some crack down on animal cruelty and others regulate the ticket-selling landscape. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT [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.   [Washington Wizards take French 7-footer Alex Sarr with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft]( The Wizards drafted the Frenchman with the second pick, using their highest selection in 14 years to add some much-needed size to a team that won only 15 games last season. [READ MORE](   [Fairfax Co.'s Woodrow Wilson Library could be getting a new name]( After community feedback suggesting that the name doesn't represent the area's values, the Fairfax County Public Library Board of Trustees is considering changing the name of the Woodrow Wilson Library in Falls Church. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by DoorDash [‘Dashing' his way to a few ‘luxuries of life' is how one DC resident describes working for DoorDash]( Because the schedule for his regular job is just three days a week, Melvin Campbell also works as a Dasher. “The extra money is a Godsend” that lets him spend on goodies like a bike, he shares.   [Could the DC area see a low-humidity, pleasant summer's day on Thursday?]( After the D.C. area saw severe storms that left thousands in the dark on Wednesday night, the region could have lovely, low-humidity summer days on Thursday and Friday. [READ MORE](   [Local pediatrician's tips on keeping kids active and eating healthy this summer]( Now that school is out for summer, a local pediatrician says parents should consider keeping their children active and eating healthy in the weeks ahead. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY KAISER PERMANENTE [Four ways to get the best pregnancy care]( Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative journey, filled with anticipation and joy. However, it also comes with its share of challenges. Ensuring you receive the best care is essential for a healthy pregnancy and a smooth delivery.   [Gas, electric costs for most Maryland customers have skyrocketed since 2010, report finds]( “Customers of most of Maryland's largest utilities are facing staggering levels of cost increases for the delivery of their electricity and gas,” Maryland People's Counsel David Lapp said. [READ MORE](   [Matt About Town: Uncover hidden remnants of DC's prehistoric past alongside city fossil hunter]( In today's episode of Matt About Town, WTOP's Matt Kaufax heads to the National Gallery of Art for a tour like no other alongside a D.C. “fossil hunter.” [READ MORE](   Sponsored by IBM [This vendor tested its AI solutions on itself]( IBM provided its own grounds for testing and developing a set of AI tools. It can help client organizations avoid some of the initial mistakes.   [Authorities in DC investigating possible criminal behavior tied to former deputy mayor]( During a hearing on the sexual harassment investigation regarding John Falcicchio, Council member Brianne Nadeau said over a dozen agencies don't have either a primary or secondary sexual harassment officer. [READ MORE](   [Same seat, new surface: Metro goes from cloth to vinyl bus seats]( It's been in the works for a while, and WMATA says it's moving ahead with plans to shift the current cloth seats on its buses to easy-to-clean vinyl seats on its entire fleet. [READ MORE](   INSIGHT BY MEDSTAR WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER [New technology could make treating atrial fibrillation safer]( At MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a new technology called pulsed field ablation is now available as a treatment option for AFib and can reduce the risk of compilations.   [Kennedy Center showcases Black ballet in ‘Reframing the Narrative' initiative]( The Kennedy Center will host "Pathways to Performance: Exercises in Reframing the Narrative" on Tuesday, July 2, and Wednesday, July 3. The event shines an overdue spotlight on Black ballet dancers and choreographers. [READ MORE](   [Check out the most unique view of DC's Fourth of July fireworks]( There are many ways to watch the iconic Fourth of July fireworks display in the nation's capital, but the most unique vantage point comes in the form of a tiny camera at the top of the Washington Monument. [READ MORE](   Insight by Booz Allen Hamilton [CDM's ever-evolving role in civilian cyber]( CISA continues to expand its Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program capabilities to become the tool of first resort for both proactive risk management and also incident response and coordination. 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