Congratulations — or should it be condolences, Mr. Speaker? - Saturday, October 28, 2023 — Top News from WTOP

TOP NEWS | October 28, 2023 [Web version](   [Analysis: Congratulations - or should it be condolences, Mr. Speaker?]( Is the speakership the worst job in politics? WTOP's Mitchell Miller reflects on how Mike Johnson managed to secure the role and what challenges lay ahead for him. [READ MORE](   [With early voting already underway, school board candidate in Fairfax Co. disqualified from ballot]( A school board candidate in Fairfax County has been disqualified with less than two weeks before the election and a full month after voters began casting ballots in the race during early voting. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Discover the latest tech and tactics to take control of your multicloud world]( How can your agency deliver cloud services effectively, efficiently and securely? Join the Federal Drive's Tom Temin as he talks with experts from Orca Security, Nutanix, Pluralsight, Commvault, AWS, Kelyn Technologies and Future Tech. | Register now   [Maryland launches nation's first state-funded ‘service year' option for high schoolers]( Maryland high school students can now participate in a "service year" where they will be placed into jobs throughout the state to help jump-start their careers while giving back to the community. [READ MORE](   [FAQ: What you need to know about the 48th Marine Corps Marathon]( Here's what you need to know if you plan on attending the 48th annual Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington on Sunday. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, federally insured by NCUA [Planning for a recession: How much should you save and how to earn more]( It's important to have enough savings to navigate financial uncertainties during an economic downturn. Although general guidelines suggest saving three to six months' worth of living expenses, the exact amount needed depends on the family or individual, monthly expenses and other sources of income.   [Police: Mother assaulted during attempted child kidnapping in Prince George's Co.]( A woman was walking outside with her newborn on Thursday when a group of four people attempted to kidnap her child, according to Greenbelt police. [READ MORE](   [RSV uptick could be coming back, but DC-area doctors say it should be better than last year]( It may not feel like it outside, but late fall and winter are approaching. With that, D.C.-area doctors say they're worried about the return of a familiar illness - RSV. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Four easy ways to help make home efficiency upgrades more affordable]( Upgrading your home to be more energy-efficient can be costly. The good news is Washington Gas customers have options to help make these projects more affordable. Here are four ways you can lower the cost of energy efficient upgrades.   [The Hunter's moon and Jupiter will dazzle skywatchers Saturday night]( At Saturday's sunset, the Full Hunter's moon will rise in the east, accompanied by bright Jupiter to its lower left. In the D.C. area, the moon will be undergoing a penumbral lunar eclipse phase. [READ MORE](   [National Air and Space Museum to host annual ‘Air and Scare' Halloween event in Chantilly]( If creepy crafts, spooky experiments and people dressed up in costumes sound like your jam, then the National Air and Space Museum has just the event for you. [READ MORE](   Sponsored by Fairfax County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association [Local Fairfax County volunteer firefighters serve on international search and rescue team]( When a disaster happens in the United States or anywhere around the world, members of the Fairfax County International Urban Search & Rescue Team are ready to jump into action and help people who are in trouble.   [Maryland awards $4.7M in federal funds aimed at fresh fruit and vegetables for school children]( A $4.7 million federal grant program geared at expanding Maryland students' access to fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day will impact more than 200 elementary schools across the state. [READ MORE](   [Saturday is the day to get rid of old drugs cluttering your medicine cabinet]( Don't just toss old pill bottles in the trash or flush the medication down the toilet. Instead, take them to one of dozens of DEA sponsored National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. [READ MORE](   SPONSORED CONTENT [Why it's important to see a medical professional about low testosterone]( Dr. Nathan Shaw, a reconstructive urologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, said low testosterone is a real diagnosis with notable, clinical downsides. However, he said it's important to see a specialist and not self-diagnose.   [2 hospitalized after Fairfax Co. shooting over parking spot dispute]( Detectives in Fairfax County are investigating the Thursday night shooting of two men, which police said stemmed from a parking spot dispute. [READ MORE](   Event - Webinar [Discover the latest tech and tactics to take control of your multicloud world]( How can your agency deliver cloud services effectively, efficiently and securely? 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