Daily Headlines - Saturday, July 29, 2023 - Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | July 29, 2023 [Web version](   [High temperatures and humidity continue to scorch DC region during heat wave]( The sweltering three-day heat wave in the D.C. region will continue on Saturday, with temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s in the afternoon. [READ MORE](   [DC's 911 call center reports ‘call handled properly' to find crashed car in Anacostia River]( The D.C. Office of Unified Communications said that a 911 call to report a car that had driven into the Anacostia River was "coded properly," despite D.C. emergency services' difficulty finding the drowned car. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Federal News Network's Cyber Leaders Exchange 2023]( During this exclusive three-day virtual event, our editorial team will sit down with cyber leaders and experts to dive deep into efforts across government to bring the White House vision to life and strengthen federal cyber capabilities. | Register now!   [Northern Va. volunteers are helping to bake birthday cakes for kids they'll never meet]( The Northern Virginia chapter of Cake4Kids has delivered 2,000 cakes in the last year. [READ MORE](   [What would downtown DC look like if it wasn't the center of 9-to-5 business life?]( A new report reveals there may be two downtown D.C.s: one that has successfully overcome the impacts of the pandemic and another still struggling to get by. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA [Choosing the best rewards credit card for you this summer]( Choosing the best credit card for you can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to choose the right one for you.   [Va. doctor returns as official tournament physician at DC's Citi Open]( Dr. George Branche III, who has volunteered at the Citi Open Tournament in D.C. for over three decades, returns as the official tournament physician. [READ MORE](   [‘Potty breaks only' for dogs during midday summer heat, says local veterinarian]( Most people know that they should never leave a pet in a hot car, but there are other precautions pet owners should take on days when temperatures soar to dangerous levels. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [How NCMA's Common Language Initiative is streamlining federal contract management]( Both government and industry have a vested interest in eliminating barriers to efficiently spending money so agencies can be better stewards of taxpayer dollars, and contractors can maximize their profits.   [5-year-old girl rescued from hot car in Hyattsville]( Police said their initial investigation revealed that the girl was inside the car “for several hours." [READ MORE](   [Secret swimming hole offers cool respite on a hot and humid day]( Finding a shady, cool and relaxing place outdoors can be a challenge - unless you know a secret swimming hole. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Noblis [Bake risk management and ethics into the planning and implementation of your agency's AI projects]( Given the data and computational prowess available today, agencies should cautiously implement AI, advises Noblis' Abby Emrey. She shares practical tips on how to do that during the Tackling Government Challenges Through Science and Technology podcast.   [1 killed, another seriously injured in shooting near Southeast DC school]( Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith described the shooting as a senseless act of violence. [READ MORE](   [Data Doctors: The simplicity of the new Outlook for Windows app]( In its usual confusing way, Microsoft is signaling an upcoming major change for those currently using Mail and Calendar apps in Windows 10 and 11. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by WTOP [What's happening locally with car sales? You might be surprised]( Leaders from car dealerships across D.C., Maryland and Virginia offer an inside look at what's happening both with automobile supply as well as current car interest rates, pricing and deals too.   PARTNERSHIP [Register TODAY! Make a difference in our fight against breast cancer]( Registration is open for the 2023 Komen DMV Tri-State MORE THAN PINK Walk!   [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.](