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A deadly risk factor in extreme heat: Schizophrenia

08 Sep 2023

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Last year, 425 people died of extreme heat in Phoenix. Stephan Goodwin was one of them. Today, why people who suffer from schizophrenia are more vulne...

The hidden toll of electric cars, Part 3

07 Sep 2023

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The world is moving toward electric vehicles. In Part 3 of our series on the hidden toll of this historic transition, business reporter Evan Halper br...

The hidden toll of electric cars, Part 2

06 Sep 2023

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In today’s installment of our series on the hidden toll of electric vehicles, reporter Gerry Shih ventures into the mountains of Afghanistan to find...

The hidden toll of electric cars, Part 1

05 Sep 2023

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As the demand for electric vehicles soars and more minerals are needed for production, manganese mine workers in South Africa are experiencing mysteri...

A message from 'Post Reports'

28 Aug 2023

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‘Post Reports’ is taking this week off! We’ll be back with more news from The Washington Post after the Labor Day holiday. Read more:Our po...

The unfinished work of the March on Washington

25 Aug 2023

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Sixty years ago, some 250,000 Americans arrived by bus, by train and on foot to participate in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Now, marc...

What to know about covid-19 this fall

24 Aug 2023

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Today, what to know about covid boosters, the new variant and how to protect those most at risk this fall.As summer comes to a close, many people have...

What a month of disasters tells us about climate change

23 Aug 2023

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A tropical storm in Southern California. Wildfires in Maui. Record-breaking heat in the Midwest. Climate reporter Brianna Sacks unpacks this summer of...

A GOP debate without Trump

22 Aug 2023

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The first Republican primary debate for the 2024 election cycle is tomorrow night. Republican front-runner Donald Trump has indicated he will not be a...

A life-and-death fight to ban ‘forever chemicals’

21 Aug 2023

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The kids at her school called it “cancer water.” There was even a group of them called the “cancer kids.” But when Amara developed a rare form...

A road trip with Sinéad O’Connor

18 Aug 2023

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When legendary musician Sinéad O’Connor died, arts reporter Geoff Edgers was crushed. He’d spent time with her in 2020 as she relaunched her care...

Where does Maui go from here?

17 Aug 2023

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Last week, the worst wildfire in Hawaii’s history left blocks of charred wreckage and more than  a hundred people dead. Now, while locals wait ...

What Georgia's racketeering charges could mean for Trump

16 Aug 2023

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In the fourth indictment of former president Donald Trump, Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis alleges that Trump and 18 others participate...

'Brain desirable,' Part 2

15 Aug 2023

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Who is Mary Sara, the Sami woman whose brain was taken for the Smithsonian’s “racial brain collection”? Today, we find her descendants. And we f...

'Brain desirable,' Part 1

14 Aug 2023

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When Mary died in 1933, her brain was sent to a man named Ales Hrdlicka, the Smithsonian’s ‘bone doctor.’ Post reporters couldn’t find any rec...

It was all a dream: Hip-hop turns 50

11 Aug 2023

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Two turntables and a microphone. That was all DJ Kool Herc had 50 years ago when he planted the seeds of what would become hip-hop. Today, we’l...

Meet the hackers trying to make AI go rogue

10 Aug 2023

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Chatbots can be biased, deceptive or even dangerous. Today on “Post Reports,” we meet the hackers who are competing to figure out exactly how AI c...

Avoiding the news? You’re not alone.

09 Aug 2023

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A new survey shows that more people are avoiding the news. Today on “Post Reports,” our media reporter Paul Farhi talks with Elahe Izadi about “...

RFK Jr.’s politics of conspiracy

08 Aug 2023

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Today on “Post Reports,” the presidential campaign of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the impact his candidacy could have on the 2024 election — even ...

The fading invincibility of U.S. women’s soccer

07 Aug 2023

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The USWNT is out of the World Cup at the earliest stage in the program’s history. Today on “Post Reports,” we talk to soccer reporter Steve Goff...

Friendship: It’s good for your health

04 Aug 2023

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On this encore episode of “Post Reports,” we rethink our friendships. Research shows that strong friendships are essential to a healthy life.Read ...

The problem for NFL running backs

03 Aug 2023

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Running backs used to be among the most famous — and best-paid — players in football. But the game has changed and so has thei...

United States v. Donald Trump. Again.

02 Aug 2023

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A grand jury has indicted former president Donald Trump for alleged crimes stemming from his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election result...

Two years ago, an abortion ban made them teen parents

01 Aug 2023

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Today on “Post Reports,” we follow up with Brooke and Billy High, two teenagers compelled into parenthood by the Texas abortion ban. Now, they’r...

How Jason Aldean’s 'Small Town' became a right-wing anthem

31 Jul 2023

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Today on “Post Reports,” we explore the controversy around Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” – and how the song landed near the to...

Deep Reads: After Mississippi banned his hormone shots, an 8-hour journey

29 Jul 2023

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This year, Mississippi banned transgender young people, such as Ray, from accessing hormones or other gender-transition treatments. Nearly half the co...

Parents are using AirTags to track kids

28 Jul 2023

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Some parents are using tracking devices meant for keys to keep tabs on kids too young for smartphones. Read more:Apple AirTags are not meant to t...

The doctors prescribing misinformation

27 Jul 2023

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What happens when doctors push misinformation, jeopardizing patients’ lives? Today we dig into a months-long Post investigation into a system that a...

Who’s driving Israel’s political crisis?

26 Jul 2023

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A political crisis has swept Israel. Amid massive protests, lawmakers in parliament voted to limit the Supreme Court’s ability to strike down govern...

The 'parental rights' group igniting the GOP

25 Jul 2023

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Moms for Liberty is a conservative parental rights organization that is increasingly influencing the policies of the Republican Party. The Southern Po...

Wait, so is the economy…good?

24 Jul 2023

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Today on “Post Reports,” why experts are suddenly feeling a bit more optimistic about the economy. And whether we can finally stop worrying about ...

Field Trip: White Sands National Park

21 Jul 2023

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The much-anticipated movie “Oppenheimer” opens today – about the scientist who led the development of the atomic bomb. On “Post Reports,” we...

The scandals of Shein's fast-fashion empire

20 Jul 2023

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Beyond Shein’s uber cheap clothes, the fast-fashion retailer from China has been involved in numerous scandals, including claims of human rights abu...

Get ready for a historic World Cup

19 Jul 2023

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The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on July 20. Get up to speed on why this is a historic tournament in women’s soccer. Read more:We’re do...

Hollywood’s existential crisis

18 Jul 2023

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Hollywood is facing a crisis. Almost every writer and actor is on strike against major studios, halting production. Massive protests have taken over L...

The hidden truth about Red Cross lifeguards

17 Jul 2023

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The Red Cross’s lifeguard certification program is considered the gold standard in water safety, but an investigation into the nonprofit reveals all...

Deep Reads: A gay couple ran a restaurant in peace. Then new neighbors arrived.

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the tiny town of Plains, Va., the conservative Christian neighbors of the gay-owned Front Porch Market and Grill have been working to shut down the...

How to hate your printer a little bit less

14 Jul 2023

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Decades after we were first promised a “paperless office,” nearly half of Americans still own a printer. But most aren’t happy with them, and th...

How hundreds of migrants drowned on Greece’s watch

13 Jul 2023

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On June 14, a ship with as many as 750 migrants aboard from countries including Pakistan and Syria sank off the Greek coast. Hundreds of people died. ...

Inside a critical moment for NATO

12 Jul 2023

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Today on “Post Reports,” we head to Lithuania, host of a pivotal NATO summit this week. Plenty is at stake, including the possible expansion of NA...

Saudi Arabia’s quest to take over pro golf

11 Jul 2023

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It was a deal that stunned the world: The PGA will merge with LIV Golf, a rival league funded by the Saudi Arabian government. But many are unhappy, i...

Nikki Haley and the Confederate flag

10 Jul 2023

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GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley often depicts her removal of the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House as her key move to take o...

Deep Reads: Bitter rivals. Beloved friends. Survivors.

08 Jul 2023

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This is the first bonus installment of "Deep Reads," the best of The Post's narrative journalism. It's a story about two tennis stars, Chris Evert and...

A mind-bending discovery about our universe

07 Jul 2023

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Compared to the chaos of Earth, outer space can seem serene. But, thanks to a recent discovery, we now know that the very fabric of the cosmos is bein...

Field Trip: Glacier National Park

06 Jul 2023

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Today on “Post Reports,” we join The Post’s Lillian Cunningham on her journey through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s most aw...

Field Trip: Yosemite National Park

05 Jul 2023

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Today on “Post Reports,” we join The Post’s Lillian Cunningham on her journey through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s most aw...

The future of college without affirmative action

30 Jun 2023

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On Thursday, the Supreme Court restricted race-based affirmative action policies, changing the landscape of higher education in the United States. Tod...

Your summer movie bucket list

29 Jun 2023

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“Barbie,” “Oppenheimer,” “Mission Impossible 7” – the list goes on. Today we’re reviewing the movies you shouldn’t miss this summer....

A president, his son, and his political woes

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden’s son Hunter pleaded guilty to two minor tax crimes, and though President Biden wasn’t implicated, it could pose a problem for him...

The conservative doctors upending trans rights

27 Jun 2023

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The American College of Pediatricians has promoted views on abortion and transgender care that have been rejected by the medical establishment. B...

What comes after the Wagner rebellion in Russia

26 Jun 2023

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Today, we explain why an armed revolt in Russia, led by the Wagner mercenary group, represents one of the biggest challenges to Vladimir Putin’s 23 ...

Listen to this: It’s good for your health

23 Jun 2023

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On today’s episode of “Post Reports,” we talk about the benefit of hearing birdsongs for our well-being.Read more:Looking to improve your mental...

The lawless deep sea

22 Jun 2023

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The Coast Guard said Thursday that the missing submersible suffered a catastrophic loss of pressure that killed all five people onboard. Today on “P...

The barista who fought Starbucks

21 Jun 2023

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Lexie Rizzo took on Starbucks. Now she’s out of a job. Today, a look at the U.S. labor laws that are supposed to protect workers who are organizing ...

Why a once-banned world leader is getting a state dinner

20 Jun 2023

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This week, President Biden will honor Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a state dinner. Today on “Post Reports,” New Delhi bureau chief Ger...

Introducing “Field Trip”

19 Jun 2023

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Journey through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s national parks. The Washington Post’s Lillian Cunningham ventures off the marked ...

Love, leather and fighting the next mpox outbreak

16 Jun 2023

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Come for the leather kink, stay for the lifesaving health care outreach. Today on “Post Reports,” health reporter Fenit Nirappil embeds on the fro...

The eyes holding courts accountable

15 Jun 2023

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While people have been watching former president Donald Trump’s second indictment, others in the nation are watching everyday bail hearings. They’...

Who’s who in the Trump documents case

14 Jun 2023

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Today on “Post Reports,” we catch up on the cast of characters in the Trump documents case: from his aide and co-defendant Walt Nauta to special c...

A Supreme Court surprise on voting rights

13 Jun 2023

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In the midst of other big news last week, you may have missed the surprising Supreme Court decision in support of voting rights in Alabama. Today, we ...

Ukraine’s long-awaited counteroffensive

12 Jun 2023

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A much-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia is underway. But as Samantha Schmidt reports from the beleaguered city of Kherson, a push...

United States v. Trump

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Former president Donald Trump has been indicted for a second time. Now, he’s being charged with obstruction and conspiracy in connection with classi...

Unhealthy air everywhere

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we break down what’s happening with the Canadian wildfires, the smoke enveloping parts of the United States, and what you can do to protect y...

Uncovering modern slavery in D.C.’s suburbs

07 Jun 2023

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How a reclusive heiress’s past in suburban D.C. sparked a true-crime sensation in Brazil — and a national reckoning over modern-day slavery and th...

What you need to know about the GOP presidential race

06 Jun 2023

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We’re more than a year away from the 2024 presidential election and there are already 12 republican candidates. The question, as it’s been since 2...

A hitchhiker's guide to Washington’s new abnormal

05 Jun 2023

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What happens when the “sideshow characters” of national politics are suddenly thrust onto the main stage? And in a post-Donald Trump Washington, w...

Lonely? You're not alone.

02 Jun 2023

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Today, a conversation with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on how loneliness is posing a profound public health threat in the United States. Read mo...

The debt deal nobody likes

01 Jun 2023

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The United States won’t default on its debt payments, that’s the good news. The bad news? A lot of Democrats and Republicans are unhappy with the ...

How Erdogan won after a close call in Turkey

31 May 2023

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won reelection, beating a challenge from a united opposition movement and cementing his tenure at the count...

The toll of DeSantis’s election police unit

30 May 2023

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis created an election police unit to crack down on voter fraud. But actual convictions by this unit are rare — and the toll ...

Reinventing the Disney princess business

26 May 2023

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“The Little Mermaid” has debuted with Halle Bailey playing the titular character, Ariel. Culture reporter Helena Andrews-Dyer shares why this movi...

The false quote that pit MLK against Malcolm X

25 May 2023

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The author of a new biography about the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. unravels the story of how one fabricated quote perpetuated a story that King and f...

Does Ron DeSantis stand a chance?

24 May 2023

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As the 2024 campaign season approaches, an early favorite to clinch the Republican nomination for president, Ron DeSantis, is starting to lose his shi...

The silent crisis in men’s health

23 May 2023

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Across the life span, the risk of death is higher for men and boys than women and girls. The longevity gap is the greatest it’s been in years. It’...

He was an election official in 2020. Now he has PTSD.

22 May 2023

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Ever since the 2020 election, Arizona election official Bill Gates has struggled with PTSD. He’s one of many election workers who are still coping w...

The short life of Baby Milo

19 May 2023

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Today, a story about the uncharted legal territory of a new abortion law, and the consequences for families and doctors who end up in the middle.Read ...

A fragile calm at the border

18 May 2023

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A Title 42 border policy has expired. The public health measure allowed the U.S. to turn away many migrants and asylum seekers at the border because o...

The doomsday scenarios if the U.S. defaults

17 May 2023

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Today on “Post Reports,” what could happen if the United States government fails to raise the debt limit by the deadline.Read more:Yesterday, Pres...

Fresh havoc from the Discord leaks

16 May 2023

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The Discord leaks keep sending shockwaves globally. This week, the slow drip of intelligence has the world’s attention on Ukraine and the Wagner Gro...

Elon’s Twitter

15 May 2023

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A little more than a year ago, Elon Musk made a hostile takeover bid to buy Twitter. Today on “Post Reports,” we look back at a chaotic year for t...

Should mommy bloggers pay their kids for content?

12 May 2023

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Family bloggers share their lives, and their kids’ lives, online. But what happens when those kids grow up? New legislation is aiming to make sure c...

The Supreme Court’s potential conflict-of-interest problem

11 May 2023

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The potential conflicts of interest keep stacking up for the Supreme Court. Today we break down the recent reports about issues such as luxury vacatio...

The sexual abuse verdict against Trump

10 May 2023

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A civil jury in New York has found that former president Donald Trump sexually assaulted and defamed the writer E. Jean Carroll. Today on “Post Repo...

The end of the covid emergency

09 May 2023

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The covid public health emergency is ending this week after more than three years. Today on “Post Reports,” health reporter Dan Diamond breaks dow...

Why are we forgetting the pandemic already?

08 May 2023

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While the coronavirus emergency declaration officially ends this week, neuroscientist-turned-science-journalist Richard Sima has been pondering this q...

Crazy rich royals

05 May 2023

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Is King Charles III a billionaire? Officially, it’s unknown how rich the king is, but what is known is that in addition to receiving a stipend from ...

TV and film writers hit the picket line

04 May 2023

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Television and movie writers kicked off a strike this week after negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and Hollywood producers went sidewa...

Small steps to live your best sustainable life

03 May 2023

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A lot of us question how much we can minimize our carbon footprint in our day-to-day lives. Should we go vegan? Recycle more? Or just never fly again?...

Playing chicken with the debt ceiling

02 May 2023

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Congress and President Biden have five weeks to strike a deal on raising the debt ceiling, according to a new projection from the Treasury Department....

The threat within the world's largest refugee camp

01 May 2023

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Join “Post Reports” on a journey through the Kutupalong mega camp in Bangladesh. It’s home to about a million Rohingya refugees who fled persecu...

Curtis Sittenfeld on “Romantic Comedy”

29 Apr 2023

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On today’s bonus episode of “Post Reports,” a conversation between our senior host Martine Powers and the author Curtis Sittenfeld about her new...

How artificial intelligence is saving people’s voices

28 Apr 2023

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Today on “Post Reports,” how artificial intelligence can re-create voices that may have otherwise been lost to disease.Read more:When Mark Dyer wa...

Is Dianne Feinstein a liability for Democrats?

27 Apr 2023

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After an ongoing medical absence, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) is being called on by her colleagues to resign. Today, why Feinstein is in the hot ...

The rise of a shadowy Russian mercenary network

26 Apr 2023

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The Wagner Group is a name that seems to be coming up a lot lately, whether it’s in connection with the war in Ukraine or the fighting in Sudan. Tod...

The enthusiasm gap for Biden 2024

25 Apr 2023

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Here we go again: President Biden has just announced his 2024 reelection bid. But has his time in the White House actually convinced voters to give hi...

This Barbie is a business decision

24 Apr 2023

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The new live-action Barbie movie is highly anticipated … among adults. Today on “Post Reports,” we unpack the business decisions behind Mattel’...

The deadly world of white-supremacist prison gangs

21 Apr 2023

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Missing people, buried car parts and human remains in Oklahoma: the silent but not so secret influence of white-supremacist prison gangs.Read more:Car...

Does Disney have a Star Wars problem?

20 Apr 2023

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Disney has planned out the next decade of Marvel and Star Wars films, but are audiences still willing to keep up with all its content, or is fatigue s...

The warring leaders pushing Sudan to the brink

19 Apr 2023

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A violent showdown between Sudan’s two most powerful leaders has brought a new level of instability to the region. Today on “Post Reports,” a lo...

"I don't want to die trying to have a baby."

18 Apr 2023

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Today, we look at how vague language in antiabortion laws has disrupted the standard of care for a pregnancy complication called PPROM.Read more:Anya ...