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The Young Thug trial and how it could reshape music

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Popular rapper Young Thug is on trial in Atlanta on racketeering charges, along with other members of his rap group, YSL. Today on “Post Reports,”...

The death of Iran’s president

20 May 2024

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, along with other top officials. Today on “Post Reports,” the reactions to hi...

The Campaign Moment: Trump accepted Biden’s debate proposal. Now what?

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday, so it’s time for The Campaign Moment — our weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments of the...

What to know about inflation right now

16 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, what’s really happening with inflation in the United States. And what the public perception of the economy could mean for the 2024 presidenti...

Rethinking identity in a fractured America

15 May 2024

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As trust in institutions plummets and as many people search for shared values, what is the state of American identity? Today, in a special episode of ...

Body positivity in the age of Ozempic

14 May 2024

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People are turning to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight – but where do they fit in the body-positivity movement? Today on Post Reports, w...

The end of Google search as we know it

13 May 2024

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Google is changing the way its search feature works, feeding users AI-generated replies to their questions rather than directing them to other website...

Is the Drake-Kendrick rap beef good for hip-hop?

11 May 2024

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In today’s bonus episode, we break down Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud, the biggest beef in recent rap history.Read more:In the past few weeks, a...

The Campaign Moment: Trump trial delays, boos for MTG and Biden’s red line on Rafah

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday, so it’s time for The Campaign Moment — our weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments of the...

Will U.S. threats change Israel’s war?

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tensions are rising between the United States and Israel over the war in Gaza. President Biden has threatened to withhold arms if Israel advances into...

Stormy Daniels takes the stand (and Trump curses)

08 May 2024

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This week in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president, Stormy Daniels gave explicit and disturbing testimony and sparked an angry reaction ...

How Pope Francis opened the Vatican to trans sex workers

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When Francis became pope in 2013, it was clear that he would be an unconventional pope. He was more casual than his predecessors, and often rejected t...

Can U.S. aid to Ukraine make a dent in the war?

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, whether the U.S.’s long-delayed aid to Ukraine will impact the outcome of the war.Read more:After months of stalled negotiations, Congress pa...

Deep Reads: One man threatened Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Here’s what happened next.

04 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a time of rising anger and threats, one man in Endicott, N.Y., in the throes of a mental health crisis threatened Rep.Marjorie Taylor Greene, telli...

The Campaign Moment: Campus protests, a jail threat for Trump and Kristi Noem’s late dog Cricket

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday, so it’s time for The Campaign Moment — our weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments during...

The unprecedented health-care hack that may affect you

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In February, a massive cyberattack nearly brought down the entire U.S. health system. Doctors are still reeling, and many patients don’t even know t...

The precarious power of Speaker Mike Johnson

01 May 2024

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Six months after becoming speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson’s job is on the line. Today on “Post Reports,” we explore Johnso...

India's secret assassination plot on U.S. soil

30 Apr 2024

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India is rising as a competitive global power. It is also joining a club of nations that aggressively target dissidents on foreign soil. Today on “P...

What to know about the new bird flu outbreak

29 Apr 2024

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For the first time, a virulent strain of bird flu has been detected in U.S. dairy cows. Fragments of the virus have also been found in commercial milk...

The Campaign Moment: The GOP's Marjorie Taylor Greene problem

26 Apr 2024

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Elahe Izadi chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national politics reporter Colby Itkowitz. They delve into ...

One woman’s failed abortions led another to motherhood

25 Apr 2024

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A young woman in Texas desperately tried to terminate her pregnancy before ultimately choosing adoption. Today on "Post Reports," how abortion restric...

The mounting antiwar protests on college campuses

24 Apr 2024

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Today, a look inside the pro-Palestinian protests taking root on college campuses and why universities have been struggling to respond to them.Read mo...

TikTok might get banned. For real this time.

23 Apr 2024

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The Senate is expected to pass a bipartisan bill that would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform or face a national ban. H...

Can cities fine unhoused people for sleeping outside?

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the most significant legal challenge to the rights of unhoused people in decades. On “Post Reports,...

Deep Reads: Riding the baddest bulls made him a legend. Then one broke his neck.

20 Apr 2024

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Arguably the greatest bull rider who has ever lived, J.B. Mauney was thrown from a bull in September 2023 and forced to retire. Mauney lives on his ra...

The Campaign Moment: Trump jurors and Biden on Israel

19 Apr 2024

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Elahe Izadi talks with Aaron Blake and Liz Goodwin about Week 1 of Trump’s first criminal trial, how Israel is dividing Democrats in Congress, and w...

America’s toxic tap water problem

18 Apr 2024

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Despite being the world’s wealthiest nation, the U.S. has communities that are still exposed to toxic tap water. Today, we hear how a city in New Me...

How a narco revolt pushed a peaceful nation to the brink

17 Apr 2024

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A high-profile prison escape. A TV station takeover. An assault on police. Today on “Post Reports,” how powerful gangs in Ecuador pushed this hist...

Will Israel “take the win”?

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On Saturday, Iran directly attacked Israel. Now, Israel’s war cabinet is weighing possible responses as the U.S. and others have called for restrain...

Day 1 of Trump's first criminal trial

15 Apr 2024

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Today on Post Reports, we’re on the scene at the Manhattan courthouse where Donald Trump is facing trial in the first ever criminal prosecution of a...

The Campaign Moment: It’s 1864 in Arizona

12 Apr 2024

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It’s Friday, so it’s time for The Campaign Moment — our weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments during...

How will O.J. Simpson be remembered?

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

O.J. Simpson has died at 76. He became a a football star, but a 1995 murder trial made him infamous. Simpson was eventually acquitted of the murder of...

The mounting allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been a music powerhouse. He’s now subject to lawsuits alleging abuse, sexual violence and sex ...

Help! I haven’t filed my taxes yet!

09 Apr 2024

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The tax filing deadline is less than a week away. Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary answers your last-minute tax questions and offers adv...

How Trump narrowly escaped a cash crunch

08 Apr 2024

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Today on “Post Reports,” Jonathan O’Connell breaks down Donald Trump’s complicated finances — and what we know about the California billiona...

Rethinking how to clean and style your home

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Spring can be a great time to clean your space and start fresh – but it’s not always easy to do. Today, we have tips on how to finally get rid of ...

The Campaign Moment: The MAGA purge of the GOP

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday, so it’s time for The Campaign Moment — our weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments during...

What makes 2024's total solar eclipse so special

04 Apr 2024

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Today on “Post Reports,” everything you need to know about Monday’s total solar eclipse. Plus, all the science happening during this event – a...

March Madness, Mulkey, and no men

03 Apr 2024

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After an exciting run of games during this year's women’s NCAA March Madness tournament, the final four teams are set. Today on Post Reports, two sp...

The Florida abortion ban that could sway the election

02 Apr 2024

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What Florida’s six-week abortion ban could mean for abortion access in the South – and whether the ban will motivate Florida voters to protect abo...

How ultra-Orthodox Jews could imperil Netanyahu’s power

01 Apr 2024

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Today, how ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel could upend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government. Read more:Last Thursday, the Isr...

Beyoncé goes country

31 Mar 2024

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On Friday, Beyoncé dropped “Cowboy Carter,” her highly anticipated salute to country music. The album sparked new conversations about the forces ...

Ronna McDaniel drama, the RFK factor and Trump 'running for his freedom'

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Friday, so it’s time for The Campaign Moment — our weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments during...

The Baltimore bridge collapse reveals who is most vulnerable

28 Mar 2024

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Today on “Post Reports,” reporter Teo Armus walks us through what we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse — and what it says about the lives...

When police officers are predators: One teen's story

27 Mar 2024

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Today, the story of a teenager who was sexually abused by a police officer, and her journey to find justice.Read more:Americans have been forced to re...

Why the Justice Department is taking on Apple’s iPhone

26 Mar 2024

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Today on “Post Reports:” Why the Justice Department is going after Apple over green text bubbles. And what its lawsuit says about the Biden admini...

Abortion, guns and the state of a divided Supreme Court

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Public trust in the Supreme Court is at historic lows, just as justices weigh in on some of the nation’s most important debates, from abortion pills...

Post Opinion: What to expect when you're expecting an abortion pill argument

24 Mar 2024

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On the first episode of their new podcast "Impromptu," our colleagues at Washington Post Opinions discuss what’s at stake the Supreme Court hears a ...

When a viral fairy tale slams against reality

23 Mar 2024

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Today on “Post Reports,” a viral fundraiser for an unhoused man triggers backlash online. And, how platforms like GoFundMe are increasingly replac...

The Campaign Moment: Democrats' risky primary gamble, 'bloodbath' and more

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday on “Post Reports” now means The Campaign Moment — a weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments dur...

Chef José Andrés on cooking in war zones

21 Mar 2024

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In the last week, celebrity chef José Andrés has been at the forefront of efforts to feed people in Gaza on the brink of famine. Today on “Post Re...

Nex Benedict and the rising threat to LGBTQ kids

20 Mar 2024

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Nex Benedict was a nonbinary teenager living near Tulsa. Their family said they were bullied at school before their apparent suicide in February. Advo...

Boeing's crisis continues. So, is it safe to fly?

19 Mar 2024

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Today on “Post Reports” we dig into the string of bad news for Boeing and whether people should really be concerned about flying on one of Boeing’...

Two Italian men became parents. Soon they could be outlaws.

18 Mar 2024

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The Italian Parliament is expected to pass a law that makes overseas surrogacy a crime, which would eliminate the last pathway to parenthood for many ...

Deep Reads: The Hero

16 Mar 2024

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When Army officer Rich Fierro deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, he thought he was fighting to keep war and terror away from his family on the home fro...

The Campaign Moment: Key X factors in the Biden vs. Trump rematch

15 Mar 2024

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Friday on “Post Reports” now means The Campaign Moment — a weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments dur...

A dangerous power vacuum in Haiti

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Haiti is in a pivotal moment. The prime minister announced his resignation this week to make way for a transitional presidential council that will att...

He used to campaign for Biden. Then Gaza happened.

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week President Biden and former president Donald Trump clinched the nominations for their respective parties. Where do dissatisfied voters go fro...

College athletes are unionizing. Could this change sports?

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In a historic move, the Dartmouth men’s basketball team has voted to unionize, just ahead of the NCAA’s March Madness tournament. It’s part of a...

The improbable U.S. plan to revitalize a Palestinian security force

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, the history of the Palestinian Authority, and whether its security forces are up to the challenge of helping to stabilize a post-war Gaza.Read ...

The Campaign Moment: State of the Union and what Super Tuesday says

08 Mar 2024

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Friday on “Post Reports” now means The Campaign Moment — a weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments dur...

The Oscars are Sunday. Here’s what to catch up on.

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we talk about the movies that have been nominated for best picture at the Oscars; what to see, what to skip and what we loved, ahead of the awa...

Biden’s plan to keep the White House

06 Mar 2024

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The results of Super Tuesday set up a highly likely rematch between President Biden and former president Donald Trump. Today on “Post Reports,” th...

Will the courts hold Trump accountable before November?

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many people had hoped that the highest-profile court cases involving Donald Trump would be resolved before the general election in November. That’s ...

The new covid rules – and a measles comeback. Again.

04 Mar 2024

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Am I contagious? U.S. health officials have dropped five-day isolation guidelines for people who get covid, prompting a mix of relief and confusion. T...

The Campaign Moment: McConnell, Trump trials and Super Tuesday

01 Mar 2024

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Fridays on the show now mean “The Campaign Moment” – a new weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest developments dur...

Why immigration has strengthened the economy

29 Feb 2024

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A record number of migrants have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border in recent years, and Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on a solution to address ...

The fight to keep Black moms and babies alive

28 Feb 2024

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After traumatic pregnancies, Mimi Bingham needed another way. Then, she discovered a coalition of Black birth workers who forever changed her life. To...

Why students applying for financial aid are in limbo

27 Feb 2024

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A new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form promised an easier path for students to access financial aid for college. But the r...

The balance of the Ukraine war rests on aid

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we talk about the state of the war, and the role foreign aid – or lack thereof – could play in Ukr...

How to reset your relationship with exercise at any age

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Exercising can be intimidating. Any New Year’s resolutions you made might feel overly ambitious and hard to keep. But fitness science tells us that ...

The Campaign Moment: Trump VP chatter, the Biden impeachment inquiry and more

23 Feb 2024

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It’s Friday, so it’s time for “The Campaign Moment” – a new weekly roundtable conversation to help you keep track of the biggest political n...

The fragile future of IVF in Alabama

22 Feb 2024

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On Friday, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are legally people and that someone can be held liable for destroying them. Today on “...

Can Tesla’s Full Self-Driving mode be trusted?

21 Feb 2024

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Today, as automakers race toward a driverless future, The Post’s technology reporter Trisha Thadani breaks down a Post investigation into a 2022 car...

Navalny’s legacy

20 Feb 2024

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The death of Vladimir Putin's largest opponent, Alexei Navalny, has rocked hopes of democracy in Russia. We speak with The Post's David M. Herszenhorn...

Deep Reads: The judgment of São Miguel

17 Feb 2024

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The isolated river village of São Miguel had for years been shielded from a wave of religious conversions remaking the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. W...

The Campaign Moment: From Trump to Swift

16 Feb 2024

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It’s hard to keep track of all the biggest political news and what it could mean in this campaign year. That’s why Post Reports is launching a wee...

The destabilizing force of AI deepfakes in politics

15 Feb 2024

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AI-generated content seems to be getting more realistic every day. Today on “Post Reports,” we talk about how it’s already been a factor in the ...

Why many older women are saying “I don’t” to marriage

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether they are widowed, divorced,or have never married, more women over the age of 50 are choosing the single life. It has nothing to do with love a...

The growing dissent over Biden’s Israel policy

13 Feb 2024

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President Biden’s defense of Israel amid the war in Gaza has roiled his administration. Today on “Post Reports,” we hear from officials who resi...

The “last refuge” in Gaza

12 Feb 2024

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Today on “Post Reports,” Israel’s latest operation in Gaza, and what it tells us about its strategy in the war. Read more:On Monday local t...

We all watch football. But who is playing it?

11 Feb 2024

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Today on a bonus episode of “Post Reports” in honor of the Super Bowl, we go to one of the communities where tackle football still reigns. Re...

Biden's fury over the special counsel report

09 Feb 2024

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A special counsel report on President Biden concluded that he would not be charged for mishandling sensitive documents. Yet the report painted a scath...

Supreme Court seems ready to keep Trump on the ballot

08 Feb 2024

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The Supreme Court seemed prepared to keep Donald Trump on the Colorado ballot Thursday, expressing concern about a single state disqualifying a candid...

Why El Salvador elected a self-proclaimed 'coolest dictator'

07 Feb 2024

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On Sunday, President Nayib Bukele won reelection in El Salvador in a landslide. Today, The Post’s Mary Beth Sheridan addresses what’s behind Bukel...

The 91-year-old fighting to kick Trump off the ballot

06 Feb 2024

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Today on “Post Reports,” we’re going deep on Trump v. Anderson, the Supreme Court case that could reshape the course of the 2024 election. Read ...

Iran’s proxy attacks in the Middle East

05 Feb 2024

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After a drone attack killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan last week, the United States struck more than 85 targets in Iraq and Syria on Friday. The U....

Deep Reads: Ripples of hate

03 Feb 2024

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One month into the Israel-Gaza war, Ashish Prashar put on a kaffiyeh and took his 18-month-old son to a playground near their home in Brooklyn, where ...

The Texas border city caught in a constitutional crisis

02 Feb 2024

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is in a standoff with the U.S. government over who controls the Texas border with Mexico. That fight has centered on the bo...

Why Mark Zuckerberg apologized

01 Feb 2024

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On Wednesday, U.S. senators hammered major tech CEOs for not doing more to prevent child abuse online. Today on “Post Reports,” we dive into the t...

The broken promises of the NFL’s concussion settlement

31 Jan 2024

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The “landmark” settlement promised payouts for suffering players. But a Washington Post investigation found that strict guidelines and aggressive ...

The debate over gas stoves reignites

30 Jan 2024

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This week, the Energy Department announced new standards for gas stoves made after 2028. The government isn’t coming for your gas stoves — but sho...

What the U.N. court ruling means for Israel and Gaza

29 Jan 2024

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On Friday, the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to do more to prevent civilian deaths in Gaza. South Africa brought the case to the court...

The ‘love languages’ are popular. Are they real?

26 Jan 2024

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Since the ’90s, couples have turned to the theory of the five “love languages” to help navigate relationship pitfalls. But a new scientific pape...

How one abortion ad changed an election

25 Jan 2024

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As candidates and political strategists on both sides look at how to handle the abortion issue in 2024, all eyes have been on one viral ad credited wi...

Trump won again. Now what happens?

24 Jan 2024

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Today in an early edition of “Post Reports,” we recap the New Hampshire primary results. Trump won decisively – but the results show divisions i...

Tracking the Trump trials

23 Jan 2024

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Trump is juggling campaign events and courtroom appearances for the many cases he’s fighting. Today on Post Reports, we break down these legal battl...

Haley’s make-or-break moment in New Hampshire

22 Jan 2024

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New Hampshire is a make-or-break moment for Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor challenging Trump for the Republican nomination. Plus – ...

Deep Reads: The real cost of one man’s $1 million stereo

20 Jan 2024

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Ken Fritz spent decades of his life working on his perfect stereo system at his home in Richmond, Va. Weekends and vacations were lost to the project....

How to spot (and avoid) ultra-processed foods

19 Jan 2024

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Ultra-processed foods are designed to be tasty and absorb easily — but they’re not good for us. Today on “Post Reports,” a food columnist expl...