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books
Review | Lollapalooza’s weird, wild history
A riotous oral history by Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour charts the festival’s path from its culture-quaking birth to its ignominious end and beyond....
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business
That Google result for the IRS might be fake. Here’s how to tell.
The company keeps profiting from sending people to IRS look-alike sites, fooling taxpayers out of their time , personal information and money. Four years ago, my...
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books
Review | There’s a reason this celebrated librarian’s life was not an open book
The Morgan Library & Museum surveys the astonishing life and career of its founding director, Belle da Costa Greene. NEW YORK — In the waning years...
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nature / science
A rock sat in a school for years. Scientists say it’s a fossil jackpot.
The rock contained one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur footprints ever documented in Australia, a recent study said. For two decades, Australian students walked...
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nature
D.C. cherry blossoms reach peak earlier than normal for 6th straight year
The peak occurred several days earlier than the long-term average, as human-caused climate warming hastens the onset of spring flowering. D.C.’s famous cherry...
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books
An intimate look at Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne’s papers
The glamorous literary couple’s archives, housed at the New York Public Library, are now open to the public. NEW YORK — This week, the staff...
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nature / science
New dinosaur species with foot-long claws discovered in Mongolia
While Duonychus tsogtbaatari had formidable claws, they were likely used to grasp vegetation, according to a study of a fully preserved fossil from the Gobi...
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health
Vaccine skeptic hired to head federal study of immunizations and autism
A long-discredited researcher and vaccine skeptic will conduct a government study on whether vaccines cause autism. A vaccine skeptic who has long promoted false claims...
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learning / technology
Review | We asked 5 AI helpers to write tough emails. One was a clear winner.
A panel of communications experts helped us test how well artificial intelligence tools ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, DeepSeek and Gemini write emails. There are lots of...
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health
This mouth exercise may lead to dental or jaw issues, experts say
Some people on social media are claiming that ‘mewing’ can help achieve a chiseled jawline and defined chin, among other things. The question: Is it...
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learning / education
Maryland education board approves new math policy with ‘integrated’ classes
The new math policy combines algebra, statistics and geometry into a two-year sequence of Integrated Algebra I and Integrated Algebra II Maryland will combine teaching...
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fashion
Old-school metal braces are making a comeback
Once stigmatized, metal braces are now the first choice for some orthodontic patients in their twenties and thirties. Ask Laura Kissinger to smile, and she’...
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health
Should you get a measles booster? Here’s what to know.
Most people in the United States have gotten the two doses of the MMR vaccine as children, but a measles vaccine booster may help some...
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apps
Signal isn’t always safe. Make sure to follow these expert tips.
Even using an ironclad encrypted app can still expose your private messages to surveillance, hackers or an unwanted observer of military planning. If you are...
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health
A person with measles traveled in D.C. while contagious, officials say
D.C. health officials reported Tuesday that a person with a confirmed case of measles recently traveled around the District while contagious after coming from...
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science
23andMe thought its DNA data would help research. Then reality hit.
The company set its sights on becoming a biotechnology firm and health-care provider, but its fledgling efforts failed to gain steam. 23andMe burst onto the...
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health
Opinion | Why I left my job leading public health messaging for the CDC
Public health policy must be guided by facts and not fantasy. Kevin Griffis was director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s office...
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health
‘Short bursts’ of stair climbing may improve leg strength in older adults
As we age, we start to lose muscle strength and power, and stair climbing is an easy and effective way to build this power, a...
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science
Two killer whales are hunting great white sharks — to eat their livers
The orcas known as Port and Starboard have killed dozens of sharks off the South African coast with such precision that one researcher marveled at “...
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technology
An iPad spent five years in a river — then helped crack a murder plot
The discovery of the muddy tablet on the banks of the Thames — nonfunctional but with a SIM card intact — helped London police convict three men...
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technology
Opinion | How to tell when AI models infringe copyright
A recent court ruling uses the marketplace to define the boundaries of intellectual property. A gangbusters few years for generative artificial intelligence has led to...
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health
A healthy diet in midlife may help you reach 70 without chronic disease
Diets rich in plant-based foods, and fewer ultra-processed foods, is associated with healthy aging, a study has found. What you eat in your 40s, 50s...
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nature
Opinion | Why the trees in my neighborhood are disappearing
You don’t need to travel far to witness the impact of climate change in not-so-subtle ways. Mike Tidwell is the author of the forthcoming “...
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science
Opinion | This is no way to treat humans’ best friend
Dogs have been bred for centuries to be our companions. We should not use them for painful experiments. Marc Bekoff is professor emeritus of ecology...
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technology
Opinion | Funding for R&D isn’t a gift to academia
Investing in scientific research and development is vital to U.S. security. Todd Young, a Republican, represents Indiana in the U.S. Senate. Matt Pottinger...
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technology
Column | Delete your DNA from 23andMe right now
The genetic information company declared bankruptcy on Sunday, and California’s attorney general has issued a privacy “consumer alert.” If you’re one of the 15...
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health / wellness
‘Granny Guns,’ spinach and sleeping on an idea: The week in Well+Being
Plus, pelvic pain may signal a condition many women have but don’t know about. You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up...
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movie & tv
All the controversies surrounding Disney’s ‘Snow White,’ explained
The new live-action “Snow White” film has made headlines for years due to its casting decisions and changes to the original story. The years of...
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movie & tv
Review | ‘The Alto Knights’: Double dose of De Niro is half as good as it should be
The Oscar-winning actor plays both Frank Costello and Vito Genovese in Barry Levinson’s lackluster Mafia movie, inspired by real life. Set mostly in the 1950...
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movie & tv
The creator of ‘Severance’ breaks down that revelatory Season 2 finale
Dan Erickson discusses the episode’s key moments and teases where the Apple TV+ series may go from here. This article contains spoilers for the...
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movie & tv
The Wright brothers invented the airplane, right? Not if you’re in Brazil.
While the Wright brothers are widely recognized as the fathers of flight, Brazilians believe the true inventor of the airplane was one of their own....
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health
They united to help areas hit hardest by covid in D.C. Now they have a new goal.
Covid spurred lasting cooperation in hard-hit D.C. communities. When the coronavirus pandemic began five years ago, D.C.’s poorest communities were hit especially...
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movie & tv
Review | Fair enough: A new ‘Snow White’ is surprisingly entertaining
Ugly CGI dwarves aside, it’s a tuneful amplification of Disney’s 1937 classic. The Walt Disney Company’s decision in recent years to turn the...
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movie & tv
Netflix, in the White House, with a charming whodunit
Take “Clue,” set it on Pennsylvania Avenue, add the Shondaland touch — and you get “The Residence.” This story begins in the most Washington way possible:...
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health
Vatican shares first image of Pope Francis since hospitalization
The photo is said to have been taken Sunday when Francis was co-celebrating Mass in the chapel of his hospital suite where he has been...
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health
Guest column | A parent’s affair can be hurtful. Here’s how to move past disappointments.
This kind of disillusionment can be painful, but there are ways to manage the feelings of betrayal and anguish. I recently learned from my mother...
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health
Guest column | I avoided weight training for years. Here’s why I learned to love it.
Strength training is essential as we age, but we often don’t know where to begin. After a string of injuries sidelined me from running...
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health
Embryos aren’t property, judge says, dismissing woman’s case against ex
The judge dismissed Honeyhline Heidemann’s lawsuit against her ex-husband, and rejected a previous opinion that referenced a 19th-century state law on the division of...
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health
Column | Divided Democrats on defensive as important battles fast approach
Infighting over what should have been a predictable government funding fight leaves Democrats on their heels heading into high-stakes fights with the GOP over taxes,...
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gardening
How a Maryland landscaper turned street litter into a message of love
Tom Clime, a Brookeville resident and owner of a landscaping company, picked up a heap of sheet metal and turned it into symbols of love....
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books
Review | Edgar Allan Poe’s life was a mess. But his work was in his command.
A new biography by Richard Kopley is a sympathetic portrait of the horror master, connecting his life story to his fiction. To borrow a current...
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celebrity
Review | ‘Black Bag’ is a spy story with a marital twist
Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender star in Steven Soderbergh’s tricky, talky thriller. That three-star rating for the new Steven Soderbergh movie “Black Bag” is...
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architecture
Opinion | It’s a popular stop on ‘ugly architecture’ tours. time for it to go.
The Forrestal Building’s form is impeding its function as home of the Energy Department. Victoria Coates, a vice president of the Heritage Foundation, served...
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entrepreneurship
Opinion | Where does feminism go in the post-resistance era?
On the latest episode of “Impromptu,” columnists discuss the backlash to the “girl boss” movement. From the #MeToo movement and Women’s March to the...
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health
Swearing is linked with increased pain tolerance and strength
Researchers are working to understand why swearing may help in a number of circumstances, with a major focus on pain, and how it can more...
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health
Opinion | RFK Jr.’s botched message on measles
The Health and Human Services secretary needs to abandon his anti-vaccine agenda. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. managed to clear the lowest bar imaginable when he...
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auto
Australia, with no auto industry to protect, is awash with Chinese EVs
The United States has effectively banned Chinese electric vehicles over concerns about unfair trading practices and national security. Not so in Australia. SYDNEY — Shoppers streamed...
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health
RFK Jr.’s focus on vitamin A for measles worries health experts
The measles outbreak in Texas has sparked debate over the use of vitamin A, with some health experts warning it may not be effective. Health...
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beauty
The sticky, slippery promise of castor oil packs
Castor oil packs promise to relieve bloating and pain, and make skin glow. But is this messy DIY practice a real benefit? Before she goes...
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beauty
This country just voted to ban ‘forever chemicals.’ It’s not the U.S.
French lawmakers approved legislation banning PFAS in cosmetics, ski wax and clothing. The French Parliament has approved a landmark ban on using “forever chemicals” in...
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architecture
M. Paul Friedberg, who brought play to landscape design, dies at 93
He reimagined the city playground as a place of climbable shapes and fanciful passageways. M. Paul Friedberg, a landscape architect who reimagined the city playground...
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movie & tv
Odds of a major D.C.-area snow this week drop but still bear watching
The expected track of the storm has shifted, so chances for a large midweek snowstorm in D.C. have decreased, but light to moderate snow...
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how-to
Guest column | How to complain better and strengthen relationships, according to experts
A psychologist says the key is learning how to address concerns in a way that fosters understanding rather than resentment. My husband is a good...
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health
How every senator voted on RFK Jr. for health secretary
The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former environmental lawyer and anti-vaccine activist, as secretary of health and human services in a 52-48 vote Thursday...
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beauty
At Westminster and Fashion Week, dogs and models have one job: Walk
Beauty and judgment abound at N.Y. Fashion Week and the Westminster Dog Show, which occurred simultaneously in midtown Manhattan. NEW YORK — A fashion show...
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health
Which electric toothbrush is better: Rotating or sonic?
Data suggests they are both effective, but dental professionals have their own preferences. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site....
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movie & tv
Jeff Buckley remembered at Sundance by the people who loved him
The “Hallelujah” singer, who died far too young, was honored with a new documentary, “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley,” and performances by his friends....
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health
Mitch McConnell had polio as a child. It could cloud RFK Jr.’s nomination.
The Republican senator’s childhood bout with the disease has informed his ardent support for vaccines amid increasing skepticism of them within his party. Stricken...
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science
Polar bear fur could hold the secret to replacing ‘forever chemicals’
In a new study, scientists solve a mystery hiding in polar bear fur. The answer might help us all. White fur, blubbery skin, sharp claws....
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health
RFK Jr. faces blistering questions on vaccines, abortion from Democrats
The long time liberal faces deep skepticism over his public health views. “Frankly, you frighten people,” one Democratic senator told his former roommate. Robert F....
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pets
D.C. is America’s loneliest city. Can 1,000 robotic pets help?
Some senior residents are receiving battery-powered cats and dogs thanks to a new program from three local nonprofit groups. Rose Watkins, 67, says she doesn’t...
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health
Covid isn’t as bad this winter. Flu is worse. Here’s why.
The covid wave this winter is less severe compared with previous years, with hospitalization rates down and wastewater levels lower. Ever since the novel coronavirus...
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science / beauty / health
Medical Mysteries: A tiny spot on his nose radically changed his life
The spot’s appearance led to an extraordinarily rare diagnosis and treatment that tested a father’s resilience. The pea-size spot near the tip of...
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movie & tv
Marlee Matlin blazed trails. She also suffered a life time of isolation.
A new Sundance documentary, “Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore,” upends viewers’ perspectives and shows how deaf women are often targets for violence. PARK CITY, Utah —...
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movie & tv
‘The Brutalist’ used AI to tweak dialogue. Is that a big deal?
In the wake of controversy surrounding its use of artificial intelligence, the Brady Corbet film landed 10 Oscar nominations. The team behind “The Brutalist” can breathe...
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health
Half of U.S. adults say moderate drinking is bad for health, poll finds
The CNN poll also showed support for labels about alcohol consumption and cancer risk, as recommended by the U.S. surgeon general this month. Half...
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job & work
Opinion | In the ‘Great Stay’ economy, Americans feel stuck
Hiring is anemic in most industries and, with mortgage rates high, people aren’t moving. When I ask Nancy Malkin about the current state of...
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travel
A guide to hurkle-durkling, Scotland’s proud tradition of lazing in bed
Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Have we got the travel trend for you. On vacation, you might suppress the...
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apps
‘The vibes were off’: How half a day without TikTok changed everything
After TikTok briefly went dark, some users started seeing it in a different light. When Alex Pearlman rejoined TikTok after the app went dark overnight...
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health
Your flossing technique may depend on the shape of your teeth
The technique, timing and frequency of flossing may play a role in helping to maintain good oral health, some experts said. The question: Is it...
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health
A 100-year-old’s advice on how to find meaning at all stages of life
Post readers asked centenarians for advice. We put their questions to Jack Weber, 100, a Navy veteran and dentist. We can learn a lot from people...
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health
Your diet could be disrupting your sleep. Here’s what to eat instead.
Studies show that when people eat foods rich in fiber, tryptophan and unsaturated fats, they sleep better at night and have fewer cravings for junk...
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food & drink
Column | These tender short ribs made me an Instant Pot believer
Multicookers, such as the Instant Pot, can produce tender short ribs in a small fraction of the time required for traditional cooking methods. I was...
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books
Review | The lesson of J.R.R. Tolkien’s abandoned Lord of the Rings sequel
‘The New Shadow,’ which Tolkien left unfinished at his death, has a chilling warning about the dangers of historical amnesia and peace time rot. Populated...
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apps
Column | Banning TikTok hasn’t made us safe
TikTok is gone (at least for now), but your privacy and kids are still at risk TikTok was banned in America. But your data and...
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apps
TikTok already changed their lives forever
To these TikTok users, the app has been more than a way to pass time . They found their identities, communities and even a kidney. SAN...
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movie & tv
Guest column | David Lynch, the visionary of America’s subconscious
Lynch was a singular auteur whose films found poetry in the ugly underbelly of American life. If you met him in person, David Lynch came...
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apps
What happened when other countries banned TikTok
India’s 2020 crackdown helped give rise to Instagram Reels, which has largely replaced it there. But TikTok has proved more resilient elsewhere. When India banned...
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apps
‘That is a laptop purchase’: Why some travelers refuse to buy flights on a phone
Airlines say mobile apps are becoming more popular. But some fliers reserve big purchases for big screens. In the modern age of travel, the vast...
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apps
Where is TikTok banned? These countries restrict the app.
TikTok’s time in the United States is counting down. But Washington is only the latest government to impose restrictions on the video app. TikTok’...
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architecture
Modern design, central D.C. location are part of condos’ appeal
Buying New | Building at 1208 M St. NW, near Logan Circle, has 14 one- and two-bedroom units When Kenneth Vu realized that his two daughters, both in...
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health
The gap between living long and living healthy is growing
The United States had the greatest chronic disease burden of all WHO members, and a healthy years-lifespan gap of 12.4 years, researchers reported. There was a 9.6...
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health
Too many people still take low-dose daily aspirin. What you should know.
Recommendations for the pill have changed because of a risk of bleeding in the brain and gut. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any...
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movie & tv
How Jharrel Jerome tapped into a wrestler’s mindset for ‘Unstoppable’
The Emmy-winning actor plays Anthony Robles, who overcame physical limitations to win a national wrestling title. MIDDLEBURG, Va. Jharrel Jerome speaks with the unwavering confidence...
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health
‘I can’t go toe to toe with social media.’ Top U.S. health official reflects, regrets.
Xavier Becerra, who has led the Department of Health and Human Services, says federal agencies are outmatched in a world of “instantaneous information and disinformation.”...
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cycling
As more snow arrives, D.C. region still cleaning up from earlier storm
The D.C. region is still grappling with the aftermath of a winter storm that brought snow and icy roads, causing school delays and disruptions....
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health
Guest column | Voices and delusions: Inside my life with schizophrenia
I was first diagnosed in the U.S. Army. My symptoms really came out after a hazing incident in which I was duct taped in...
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job & work
Analysis | Why a 24-year-old gun-control activist is running to help lead the DNC
Good morning, Early Birds. This is Leigh Ann. Today is my last day at The Washington Post. It’s been an incredible nearly three years...
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health
5 simple food rules to boost your well-being without dieting
Studies have found that the foods we eat influence our mood, body weight, gut microbiome, and our likelihood of developing chronic diseases. Want to improve...
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celebrity / movie & tv / architecture
Column | ‘The Brutalist’ gets architecture wrong, but it gets genius right
Adrien Brody plays an architect with grand visions. We need that ambition. Architects may groan at the depiction of their profession in “The Brutalist,” an...
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health
Supplements, healthy eating and the 7-minute workout: The week in Well+Being
Plus, why being in shape is better for longevity than being thin. You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get...
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movie & tv
Analysis | How will ‘The Traitors’ Season 3 cast fare? Here are our predictions.
Breaking down the contestants of Peacock’s popular, operatic murder-mystery competition. Gather round, cockatoos. Awake you from your winter slumber for another delectable round of...
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movie & tv
Review | Two stars dancing with death in Almodóvar’s ‘The Room Next Door’
Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton play old friends confronting the end of the road. In 2019, the Spanish writer-director Pedro Almodóvar addressed the indignities of...
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movie & tv
Review | ‘September 5’: A gripping drama set at the ’72 Olympics
ABC Sports coverage of the Munich Games is at the center of Tim Fehlbaum’s take on the ethics of broadcasting tragedy. On the morning...
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health
The original, science-backed 7-minute workout to get fit fast
The 7-minute workout is the ideal way to get fit: It’s fast, efficient and fun. It also builds endurance, strength and confidence, requires barely...
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learning
Scientists trained AI to predict gene activity, a potentially powerful tool
Researchers hope the AI tool will aid in the development of cell-specific gene therapies to treat diseases such as cancer. Scientists led by a team...
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movie & tv
Review | Netflix’s ‘Cien Años de Soledad’ is a wily, improbable triumph
The two-part adaptation’s apparent simplicity replicates some of Gabriel García Márquez’s sneakier moves in ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude.’ The following...
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movie & tv
Analysis | Laverne Cox elevated E! red carpet coverage. Now she’s signing off.
The actress and TV host announced her departure from the network’s preshow special days before the Golden Globes air. Since she first glided onto...
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auto
Opinion | The trophy I’m chasing hints at midlife crisis. I’d still wear it with pride.
time won’t stand still, but I can make it run. I’m going to run a half marathon this year. It’s not a...
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entrepreneurship
Review | The can-do spirit that undermines American workers
In “Make Your Own Job," Erik Baker argues that we have been tricked into regarding personal resilience as the solution to structural injustice The Reddit...
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cycling
D.C. region braces for snow with salt, beet juice and ‘Mr. Plow’
Mr. Plow will be joined on the streets of Northern Virginia by vehicles with the names Saline Dion, Alex Snowvechkin and CTRL-SALT-DEL as two snowstorms...
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movie & tv
Review | ‘Nickel Boys’ adapts a Pulitzer-winning novel into a great American movie
A daring visual approach powers a gorgeous film about an ugly chapter in history. In “Nickel Boys,” RaMell Ross reinvents the cinema as a language...
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science
How to calm your mind with breathing, according to science
Breathwork practices and slowing our breath can alleviate stress and improve mood. Take a deep breath. Now exhale and notice how you feel. If you...
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fitness
Static stretching is unlikely to improve strength and performance
It may, however, increase range of motion, which is key for many athletes. The question: Is it true that static stretching improves performance and prevents...
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photography
Four photographers reflect on the stories they witnessed in 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, four photographers — Carolyn Van Houten, Lorenzo Tugnoli, Salwan Georges and Carmen Abd Ali — look back at the stories they covered....
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technology
Israel built an ‘AI factory’ for war. It unleashed it in Gaza.
Years before the Gaza war, Israel transformed its intelligence unit into an AI testing ground, triggering a debate among top commanders about whether humans were...
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pets
Do dogs need winter jackets in the cold? In most cases, yes.
“A common misconception is that dogs have hair coats and that they’re never going to be bothered by the cold,” said veterinarian Nancy Kay. “...
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science
Still kicking: Metastatic cancer ‘thrivers’ give patients like me hope
At age 26, in 2022, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer and told I probably had just three months to live. I was immediately consumed by...
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health
5 health changes to try in the new year, according to experts
Skip the rinse after brushing your teeth. And shampoo your hair regularly. It’s resolution-setting season. And if tending to your health is one of...
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travel
Pope Francis launches jubilee, bringing pilgrims and grumbling to Rome
Opening the Holy Doors of St. Peter’s Basilica on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurates a jubilee year expected to draw 32 million visitors to Rome....
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movie & tv
‘Carry-On’ is a wild airport thriller. We asked TSA for a reality check.
The new Netflix movie is not a security handbook. This story contains spoilers. A documentary about airport security would be a snooze — a montage of...
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travel
Airline customer service agents share their top holiday travel tips
What airport helpers want fliers to know about troubleshooting during the Christmas crush. For airline customer service workers, the holiday season serves it all: festive...
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cooking
Column | An adaptable air fryer chicken dinner for any occasion
Mix and match the spices and vegetables in this low-effort recipe fit for a weeknight or even a holiday meal. I’ve had my air...
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health / how-to
Things to do, and not to do, when you have a cut
Don’t “air it out.” Put down the hydrogen peroxide. Don’t bother with the antibiotic ointment. But do wash it and cover it. Consumer...
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movie & tv
Review | ‘Nosferatu’ is back from the dead (again) in a visually ravishing version
Director Robert Eggers brings a Gothic bite to the classic horror story. Director Robert Eggers’s “Nosferatu” may not be the greatest version of the...
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travel
How to navigate Rome during the Vatican’s Jubilee celebrations
The city is about to be packed with events, exhibitions and pilgrims for a rare Holy Year. Rome has shifted into high gear for the...
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movie & tv
The ‘Meet the Parents’ movie you’ve never seen
There’s an indie original of the Ben Stiller/Robert De Niro comedy hit. Its writer/director wishes you already knew that. “Meet the Parents”...
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movie & tv
Review | ‘The Fire Inside’ packs familiar punches and the right hook
This is a boxing biopic with a difference. The human-interest biographies that air during the Olympics invariably frame their subjects’ stories as tales of resilience...
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health
Rep. Granger’s Hill absence, revelation of ‘dementia issues’ reignite age debate
The 81-year-old congresswoman’s situation reanimated a debate about the health and mental acuity of aging elected officials, with many colleagues urging changes. Revelations that...
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science
Squirrels were filmed feasting on tiny rodents. Scientists are perplexed.
Researchers said in a new study that they were stunned to witness California ground squirrels, who mostly eat nuts and seeds, hunting and eating voles....
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books
Jean Adamson, who created Topsy and Tim children’s books, dies at 96
Since 1960, the homespun stories about the English twins Topsy and Tim have sold more than 25 million copies. Jean Adamson, a writer and illustrator of children’...
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health
Hundreds live in Las Vegas tunnels. Coaxing them out for treatment is hard.
The number of people living underground in Las Vegas has risen, and it can be difficult to persuade them to come above ground for medicine...
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cooking
8 Hanukkah recipes for a celebration of crispy, golden fried foods
In addition to the expected latkes, mark the eight-day holiday with crispy kugel, fried rice and doughnuts. Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish holiday known as the “...
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movie & tv
Review | ‘A Complete Unknown’ leaves Dylan’s mystery blowing in the wind
Timothée Chalamet as a young Dylan is excellent, but it’s Edward Norton as Pete Seeger who really steals the show. If you’re...
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cooking
Cannoli Cream Rice Pudding (pressure cooker)
Democracy Dies in Darkness 3.0 (2) Start Cooking This has flavors reminiscent of classic cannoli filling. Make sure you let the pudding mixture rest after tempering the...
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books
Review | In a beautiful memoir, a great novelist faces memory straight on
“Shimmering Details,” by the Hungarian writer Péter Nádas, captures a life alongside vital pieces of European history There’s a story you could...
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music
Review | Two new box sets unearth some of the strangest rock music ever made
Comprehensive collections from the Bonzo Dog Band and Kevin Ayers, eccentric products of the ’60s-era British music scene, recall an earlier epoch in rock history....
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gardening / learning
7 of our best science-based tips for mental and cognitive health
From managing our night time light exposure to embracing mindful activities, here are seven strategies to bolster our brain health and emotional resilience. Improving our...
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movie & tv
Review | ‘Mufasa’ is a ‘Lion King’ prequel built to rule the box office
Disney’s latest CGI makeover looks great, but is it a good movie? The other weekend, I was visiting New York City and happened to...
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education
Youngkin proposes $ 50 million for private-school vouchers in Virginia
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) proposed $ 50 million to start a scholarship program that would give lower-income families money to pay for private K-12 schooling. Virginia...
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how-to
Guest column | 7 things to add or subtract for happiness, according to science
Preregistered studies break down evidence-backed happiness boosters into things to add to or subtract from our lives. As a clinical psychologist and researcher, I love...
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movie & tv
Criterion’s 40th anniversary box set is illuminating, annoying and, yes, useful
“CC40” contains Blu-ray discs of 40 films from the collection, chosen by actors and filmmakers, plus extras and a book of critical essays. What constitutes a...
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job & work
Companies that mandate RTO see slower workforce growth, studies show
Fresh analysis from Revelio Labs echoes research showing that office mandates cost companies hard-to-replace workers and hamper hiring. Workforce growth among companies that allow hybrid...
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health
Family sues Amazon One Medical after death followed a virtual appointment
The lawsuit alleges Amazon’s health clinic was “reckless and negligent” in its care of a 45-year-old California man who died after seeking help via...
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health
Analysis | Health panel says evidence isn’t sufficient on vitamin D, calcium preventing falls, bone breaks
Good morning, I’m Sabrina Malhi, and I cover breaking health news, including Tuesday’s recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on...
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health
Panel warns against vitamin D, calcium use to prevent falls in older adults
The guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force underscores the risks of supplementation without prior testing. A panel of independent health experts recommended...
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movie & tv
‘Star Trek II,’ ‘The Social Network’ added to National Film Registry
“Beverly Hills Cop,” “Dirty Dancing” and “No Country for Old Men” were also included in the Library of Congress’s annual list of noteworthy movies....
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health
Black plastic kitchen tools could contain toxic chemicals. Here’s what to do.
Research suggests black plastic, which can be made from recycled electronic waste, could contain toxic chemicals that might leach into your food. If you’re...
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health
4 ways to reduce inflammation for better health
It’s thought to be an underlying cause of diabetes, heart disease and more. Diet and lifestyle can help you control it. Consumer Reports has...
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movie & tv
‘Yellowstone’ ends, apparently, with a fiery, bonkers finale
Kevin Costner didn’t appear, but the popular show about a Montana ranch answered several lingering questions. “Yellowstone” — the popular TV show about a family-owned...
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food & drink / how-to
How to use store-bought puff pastry for easy holiday entertaining
Tips and techniques for fabulous baked goods, including danishes, tarts and mini croissants. Depending on how you celebrate the holidays, you may have a favorite...
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science
London exhibition reveals the luxurious science of Versailles
The world’s most famous watch — made for Marie Antoinette — is among the treasures on display. From its hall of mirrors to its luxurious gardens,...
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learning
Donald Bitzer, a pioneer of cyberspace and plasma screens, dies at 90
He helped shape cyberculture as the father of PLATO, a computer-based educational network that sparked the development of plasma screens and digital messaging. Years before...
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health
Why Black women are being told to speak up during and after childbirth
Black women are three time s more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as White women. “No one is coming to save us,” one advocate...
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science
Medical Mysteries: Why did this baby’s robust appetite wither?
His alarming decline wasn’t the result of a typical feeding problem but of an overlooked disorder that can be easily reversed if caught in...
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how-to
A ‘cold moon’ is about to rise. Here’s how to see it.
This month’s full moon, known as the “cold moon,” is on a rare 18.6 year cycle and will visible on Sunday. It’s a busy...
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wellness
Giving better gifts, yawns and an ibuprofen warning: The week in Well+Being
Plus, the joys of solo Christmas. You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it delivered to your inbox every...
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movie & tv
Review | ‘All We Imagine as Light’: A glowing tale of sisterhood in modern India
Payal Kapadia’s powerful drama marks the emergence of a new filmmaking voice. With the delicacy and power of a good short story, Payal Kapadia’...
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gaming
Column | The ‘Astro Bot’ win sends a message to the game industry: Focus on play
“Astro Bot” won game of the year at the Game Awards with a small development team who demonstrated focus and a sense of fun for...
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apps
How we can better protect kids from online predators
Child sex abuse images are everywhere online. Here’s what tech companies, policymakers and parents can do about it. It’s a scourge that no...
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science
Scientists pinpoint when humans had babies with Neanderthals
Neanderthals interbred with modern humans 47,000 years ago, passing down DNA that still exists in many modern-day people, according to two new studies. A pair of...
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auto
Hot Wheels sales are on fire, powered by adult collectors and nostalgia
The Mattel toy’s enduring popularity after 56 years stems from its cross-generational appeal and connection to car culture. As a boy, Bruce Pascal reveled in...
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science
NASA explains why Mars helicopter Ingenuity crashed on its 72nd flight
The space agency says this represents the first crash investigation of an aircraft on another world. The first aircraft to achieve a powered, controlled flight...
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gaming
Review | The best video games of the year
A dearth of blockbusters left room for some of the most interesting and mechanically polished video games in years. These are the best 10. Many gamers...
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auto
These preteen go-kart drivers are spending millions for a shot at F1 racing
Julian and Alessandro were walking to the starting line, trying their best not to look at each other. They wore child-size racing uniforms and tiny...
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movie & tv
How Mikey Madison got ‘almost too comfortable’ in strip clubs
Mikey Madison had no idea what to expect as she worked the floor of a strip club on the set of “Anora,” deep in character...
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fashion / travel / money
A ‘ruthless’ guide to flying without bag fees
Here are some tips and tricks for fitting all of your belongings into a personal item. Travelers who fly with only a carry-on: You’re...
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education / learning
She graduated without learning to read. Now she’s suing her school.
Aleysha Ortiz sued her Connecticut school district for allegedly failing to address her learning disabilities. She was illiterate when she graduated, she said. Aleysha Ortiz...
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books
Review | A neuroscientist makes the case that AI can think
Christopher Summerfield’s book “These Strange New Minds” offers a lucid intellectual history of AI and argues that chatbots are more than clever copycats. Are...
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writing
Review | With ‘Polostan,’ Neal Stephenson tries something new
The author of science fiction classics “Snow Crash” and “Cryptonomicon” turns to historical fiction with impressive results. Neal Stephenson’s enthralling new novel, “Polostan,” drops...
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health / wellness / fitness
At 68, she’s going viral for her buff arms. Meet ‘Granny Guns.’
Marlene Flowers, who has millions of followers on social media, challenges stereotypes about strength training and aging. Here’s what she does for stronger biceps...
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memes
Opinion | Cartoon by Matt Davies
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education
John T. Casteen III, transformative University of Virginia president, dies at 81
During his 20 years as president, he expanded the university’s endowment and educational opportunities. John T. Casteen III, an English professor who spent two decades...
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movie & tv
Wow, that sure was an intense premiere of ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
Marvel leaned into darker themes for its latest Disney Plus project. This article contains spoilers — very bloody spoilers — for “Daredevil: Born Again” Don’t worry,...
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photography
The best celebrity portraits from Style in 2024
Go behind the scenes of the photo shoots that captured 25 of the year’s most fascinating people in pop culture. Power shifted in 2024. At fashion...
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writing
The 10 best mystery novels of 2024
This year was a boon for whodunit readers, with great books by Donna Leon, Richard Osman, Louise Penny and more. This was a great year...
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technology
Meet the ‘super users’ who tap AI to get ahead at work
Workers say using AI tools like ChatGPT every day supercharges their efforts and saves them time on the job. Lisa Ross is a little techie,...
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writing
Review | These mystery novels are so clever they deserve a second read
New editions of books by John Dickson Carr, Tom Mead and Edna Sherry remind me why I loved them the first time . Over the years,...
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business
Column | Fear, chaos and missing paperwork: DOGE stories from federal workers
A lesson I learned in business school still holds true today: You can’t take a chain saw to change your firm — or government. When...
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books
The 10 best works of historical fiction in 2024
From the streets of Philadelphia to the high seas, these novels brought history to life in vivid detail. Historical novels are a perfect combination of...
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nutrition
Probiotics, aging and healthy snacks: The week in Well+Being
Plus, how your choice of cooking oil can affect your health. You are reading our weekly Well+Being newsletter. Sign up here to get it...
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work-life balance
Mike Tomlin built an all- time coaching legacy — with a growing playoff problem
There’s ‘nothing mystical’ about Tomlin’s methods in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers have won with awing consistency in the regular season and found regular...
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food & drink
Column | A spicy, herby peanut salsa adds punch and crunch to seared grouper
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gaming
Analysis | Our favorite Val Kilmer roles, from ‘Top Gun’ to ‘Top Secret’
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self improvement
Convenient Stores
CONVENIENT STORES Decentralized delivery services show the power of connected networks From hunting and gathering to farming to picking up the phone to order a...
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books
4 new graphic novels to fill your spring days with color and mystery
Prepare to rethink ancient myths, explore the depths of the human mind and do more in these new books by Anders Nilsen, María Medem,...
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nature
These birds are almost extinct. A radical idea could save them.
As climate change and other threats destroy the habitats of living things, biologists are beginning to think of doing the once unthinkable: finding new homes...
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space
Uranus, the ice giant, may have been misunderstood for nearly 40 years
A rare solar wind event was taking place when NASA’s Voyager 2 zipped by in 1986, a study suggests, which affected what we believed about the...
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parenting
Inside Texas’s growing measles outbreak - The Washington Post
Inside Texas’s growing measles outbreak A rural community in West Texas is at the center of the state’s worst measles outbreak in 30 years...
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work-life balance
Column | Work Advice: I feel guilty for having it ‘too easy’ at work
I have shorter workdays and better work-life balance than everyone else seems to. Should I seek out more work? Reader: I’ve been with my...
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books
Review | The imagined future of this vivid dystopian novel feels eerily close
Laila Lalami’s “The Dream Hotel” envisions a society in which people are under constant surveillance and their thoughts and dreams are mined for nefarious...
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job & work
Biden calls out Rubio for false claim that solid jobs report is ‘fake’
“The jobs numbers are what the jobs numbers are. They’re real,” President Joe Biden told reporters when questioned about GOP Sen. Marco Rubio’s...
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books
Review | Chuck Schumer’s new book struggles to live up to the moment
The Senate minority leader’s “Antisemitism in America: A Warning” is some time s moving, but is weaker when it to turns to analysis of...
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food & drink
Why your coffee fix has gotten so pricey — and it will only get worse
Escalating trade wars are poised to roil the coffee market, but climate change and geopolitics are already squeezing supply. For coffee lovers, getting their caffeine...
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nature
Scientists have captured Earth’s climate over the last 485 million years. Here’s the surprising place we stand now.
An effort to understand Earth’s past climates uncovered a history of wild temperature shifts and offered a warning on the consequences of human-caused warming....
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food & drink
Why is your morning joe so expensive? Brazil’s coffee farms have the answer.
Extreme weather is ravaging arabica harvests in Brazil, the world’s largest coffee producer, turning a cup of joe into something of a luxury item....
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books
The 10 best books of 2024
The year’s best fiction and nonfiction, as selected by the staff of The Washington Post’s Book World. Senna’s shrewd comedy is about...
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entrepreneurship
Freddie Freeman’s walk-off slam gives the World Series a grand opening
The Dodgers won Game 1, 6-3, on Friday, when the recently hobbled Freeman’s grand slam in the 10th turned an already memorable night into an...
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fitness / nutrition
Can creatine supplements help older adults’ muscles? Here’s what to know.
When paired with resistance training, creatine supplements may improve strength and physical function in older adults, experts say. For years, studies have shown that creatine...
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books
The 10 best thrillers of 2024
Suspenseful novels whisk readers to Tana French’s rural Ireland and 1970s Los Angeles alongside Easy Rawlins. The best thrillers of the year find long-standing...
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food & drink
The best ways to use caffeine to boost your alertness
Caffeine can improve cognitive performance. Here’s how to use it to best effect. We’ve built a complex culture around caffeine. Not only do...
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nutrition
F-minus no more: Commanders make massive leap in player survey
The Commanders used to be dead last in the NFLPA’s annual survey about workplace conditions. Now, the franchise is earning high praise. INDIANAPOLIS — The...
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fitness
Starbucks ordered to pay $ 50 million to delivery driver burned by hot drink
Attorneys for the delivery driver said he required multiple skin grafts after a drink he had been picking up at a Los Angeles drive-thru fell...
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fitness
Opinion | This doctor was tired of patients not exercising. So he joined them for walks.
The idea has since grown into a program with more than 570 locations. You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to...
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architecture
What the homes that survived the L.A. fires reveal
It’s almost impossible for experts to piece together why certain homes burned — most of the evidence is ash. But in the aftermath of the...
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