Deep freeze grips D.C. area for Christmas Eve - Saturday, December 24, 2022 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | December 24, 2022 [Web version](   [Arctic chill may bring record low temperatures on Christmas Eve]( The D.C. region is still enduring its days-long freeze Saturday, possibly bringing in record-lows for Christmas Eve [READ MORE](   [Ovechkin moves to 2nd in NHL goals]( Only Wayne Gretzky with 894 has scored more, and Alex Ovechkin is now 93 goals from breaking a record that has long seemed unapproachable. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [To board or not to board]( The holidays are just around the corner. Is your family traveling? Having friends over? How is your fur baby with travel and strangers? Have you arranged for your fur baby to be cared for while you are away or entertaining?   [Biden signs DC backup drinking water supply provision into law]( President Joe Biden has signed into law a provision that focuses on finding a backup drinking water supply for D.C.-area residents who depend mostly - or solely - on the Potomac River. [READ MORE](   [How to keep your pets safe during frigid weather]( The extreme cold weather the D.C. area is currently experiencing is not just dangerous to people - it can pose a real threat to our furry, four-legged friends. [READ MORE](   EVENT - Ivanti and Carahsoft [New Strategies for Staying Ahead of Cyber Threats]( During this exclusive webinar, moderator Tom Temin will discuss the current landscape of cyber threats and best practices to combat them with agency and industry leaders.   [Renowned painter's son convicted in Jan. 6 attack on Capitol]( Vincent Gillespie is the son of renowned postwar American artist Gregory Gillespie, whose works are featured in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and other museums. [READ MORE](   [As he leaves office, Hogan remembers inauguration, losing teleprompter]( Hogan remembers the teleprompters flickering and going off halfway through his first inauguration speech, but the glitch mercifully occurred closer to the end of his address. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [5Qs with Shulman Roger's Michael Lichtenstein: Business bankruptcy's recovery goals explained]( Seasoned bankruptcy lawyer Michael Lichtenstein of Shulman Rogers shares advice and insights to help business owners better understand bankruptcy, what to expect, the legal ramifications and potential pitfalls.   [Maryland temporarily halts shellfish harvesting in part of Chesapeake Bay]( The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued an order to temporarily close a portion of the Chesapeake Bay to shellfish harvesting as a precautionary measure due to sewage overflow. [READ MORE](   [Tips on delivering a holiday toast - from a Guinness toastmaster]( “What makes the best toast, I think, is a sentiment,” said Tom Ponton, a recent winner of the Guinness toast contest. [READ MORE](   EXECUTIVE BRIEFING - Carahsoft [Understanding the critical role of UX to zero trust]( Cyber leaders at Customs and Border Protection, Education, FDIC and USCIS along with experts from Crowdstrike, Okta and Zscaler share their thinking on how to layer in security for zero trust while also minimizing friction on users.   [House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aid]( The bill passed mostly along party lines, 225-201. It now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. [READ MORE](   [Suspect in decade old American U. murder to be extradited]( Montgomery County police announced that a suspect in the 2010 murder of American University accounting professor Sue Marcum was arrested in Mexico on Dec. 13. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Find great gifts, support small businesses in Downtown Frederick, Maryland]( A visit to Downtown Frederick, Maryland is the perfect way to complete your holiday shopping this season. With a 50 block historic district hosting more than 200 unique shops and small businesses, you'll find something for everyone on your list.   [Disability rights group blames psychiatric patient's death on distracted staff]( Disability Rights DC released a report Wednesday claiming that staff at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital directly aided the death of a patient because they were distracted by their phones. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA [How to limit debt, overspending this holiday season]( It can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of the holidays and overspend, but there are some tips to help rein in holiday expenses and consolidate the debt that may come out of it.   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]( TUNE IN SO YOU NEVER MISS A MOMENT [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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