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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 23m

As Evan Gershkovich stood behind glass in court after being charged as a spy, he knew speaking up could make life in Russian prison worse. So how did he send a message about his state of mind? A smile. Watch the full interview: bit.ly/4AYW34z

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 5h

A flight carrying about 180 passengers to Tel Aviv from Dubai made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after one of the pilots stabbed another and sought to hijack the plane before being subdued, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Read more: wapo.st/4dbTPV9

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 8h

Firefighters in New Jersey received an unexpected call during this weekend’s nor’easter: A doe had tried to run through a metal fence and became trapped. After they used an electric saw to cut the fence, the uninjured deer ran toward the woods. wapo.st/4ylNIWz

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 10h

In February, the Kansas state legislature passed a law that required all driver’s licenses to reflect sex at birth. Roughly 1,700 intersex and transgender Kansans received a letter saying to get new licenses, including Dakota West. Now, she’s suing. wapo.st/3VaB9yX

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19h

Ringo Starr is one of the most influential drummers in rock history — and there is no sign of him slowing down. Instead, he is back on the road to lead Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band, the supergroup he formed nearly four decades ago. wapo.st/47pcF7H

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 20h

Biologists have recorded the worst osprey breeding season they have ever documented in the Chesapeake Bay. Commercial harvesting and changing water conditions may explain the disappearance of a fish called menhaden, which is ospreys' principal prey. wapo.st/4rNeeWv

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 21h

This couple spent a year planning their dream beach wedding. But just before the big day, a nor’easter cut off road access to where the venue was. Since their guests couldn’t make it, more than 500 locals showed up to save the day. wapo.st/4xNlXFn

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 29/09/2026

President Trump has focused on remaking D.C. in his second term, from blades of grass on the White House lawn to new monuments around the city. It’s an effort that Trump’s allies credit as a major achievement. Many others just want him to stop. wapo.st/4rCOsnL

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 29/09/2026

The story is the part you see. This is the journalism behind it. We take you inside our investigation into the misuse of Flock Safety’s nationwide network of license plate readers. We are Relentless. Read more: bit.ly/4xQjbPC

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 29/09/2026

Data centers across the United States being built to power AI require far more electricity because of the powerful chips inside. That’s pushing construction into rural areas, where costs are lower but still near fiber internet lines. wapo.st/4ykQ3kC

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 29/09/2026

Review: This month, Chris Hansen’s subscription base should get a boost. A24’s “Primetime,” in which he’s portrayed by Robert Pattinson, opened in theaters on Friday. wapo.st/4iPgtWZ

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 29/09/2026

Macklemore announced the “Free Palestine Tour,” with shows in Dublin, Paris and London set for October. It comes after the rapper was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour after making pro-Palestinian comments during an opening set. wapo.st/4ACGNdj

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 29/09/2026

A nor’easter drenched the Eastern Seaboard over the weekend, bringing rain, winds and moderate coastal flooding. The system spanned from the Mid-Atlantic to northern Maine. The long-duration storm has led to locally significant coastal flooding. wapo.st/3Vg4eZS

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 29/09/2026

After 65 years as an actor, Brian Cox has no shortage of thespian wisdom to impart. The outspoken actor returns to the stage in “The Score,” which explores art's survival under despotism, resonating with current global events. wapo.st/4d4c3I8

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 29/09/2026

Ohio’s Senate race leads all midterm-elections contests in advertising spending so far this year, drawing nearly $200 million, according to a Post analysis. Maine’s Senate and Ohio’s gubernatorial contests are also in the top-spend races. wapo.st/46BBm0z

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 28/09/2026

Steve Wruble met shelter dog Missy while waiting in line at a Starbucks in New York City. She was being carried in a backpack by Bryan Reisberg, who takes shelter dogs out to help them get adopted. Three days later, Wruble took Missy home.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 28/09/2026

In addition to rest, healthy food and hydration, there are a few at-home remedies that many doctors recommend to help treat the common cold. These are three science-backed ways to soothe your throat, calm your cough and help you recover sooner: wapo.st/4rvkK4b

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 27/09/2026

Chasing the pro pickleball circuit and potential stardom, however grueling it may be, is what 13-year-old Elsie Hendershot feels she was called to do. Her travel in 2026 includes Hanoi, Sacramento, Atlanta, St. Louis, New York, and even Shenzhen, China. wapo.st/4yaJ5yI

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 27/09/2026

For years, bats were thought to have originated in Asia, Africa or North America. A landmark study revealed a new understanding of their origins, as well as their evolutionary history — which many scientists believe holds clues for human medical science. wapo.st/46Eg3vg

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 27/09/2026

Exclusive: MLB approached the Trump administration about hosting a game at a national park, officials said, and Grand Teton was scouted. The Tetons are about “wildlife, opportunity for solitude, not for more amusement,” said the county commissioner. wapo.st/3Vh0N50

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 27/09/2026

For it's halloween decorations, a California home is taking inspiration from Dr. Dre's iconic music video for "Still D.R.E." Featuring music synced lights a lowrider drone light show, owner Tom BetGeorge is combing halloween with hip-hop royalty.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

A nor’easter is sweeping across the East Coast, dumping up to 6 inches of rain and winds up to 60 mph. The storm system’s cloud shield spans more than 1,000 miles, reaching from several hundred miles southeast of the Outer Banks to north of Montreal. wapo.st/4hOIPzy

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

Column: At Vogue World: Milano, they sent robots down the runway, The Post’s Shane O'Neill writes. Why were robots on the runway? Because the event’s creative director Juan Costa Paz put them there. wapo.st/4ygJWhl

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

With Ukraine facing a $27 billion budget gap, lawmakers are moving to decriminalize pornography. Legalization is expected to generate roughly $25 million in tax revenue, or enough to purchase 30,000 drones, said one Ukrainian lawmaker. wapo.st/3VyvBOG

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

My son’s fiancée gets into dark moods and then acts like nothing happened. The whole family is constantly walking on eggshells, but my son doesn’t think she needs therapy. What should we do? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in. Read more: wapo.st/4hlYZ1R

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

Column by Monica Hesse: What is fascinating about Trump TV is that it not only lacks the polish of news professionals — helpful scene-setting, introductions, historical context — but it is also missing the pageantry of an authoritarian state-run news network. wapo.st/4ArIuKF

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

For the third time this month, the Supreme Court blocked Missouri from using a new congressional map that favors Republicans, saying a new map only five weeks from the midterms would “usher in electoral chaos.” wapo.st/4rzgBfp

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

A Post analysis found that immigration judges have ordered more than 440,000 asylum seekers removed during President Trump’s first 19 months back in office — more than during the previous eight years combined. wapo.st/4yZlKjy

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

The Amazing Acro-Cats jump through hoops, skateboard and spend up to nine months a year touring the country. As you can imagine, a traveling cat circus isn’t always purr-fect. Read more: wapo.st/4hiqtpf

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

Much of the business for the small town of Belden, California, comes from music festivals drawn to its secluded location in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The town is now for sale for $4.75 million. wapo.st/4iIaVxn

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

The Trump administration can use a government database that includes Social Security information to help state officials identify noncitizens on voter lists, the Supreme Court said. The database will be in use for the midterm elections. wapo.st/4d6ezO5

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

Column by Ashley Fetters Maloy: The state dinner outfits of first ladies Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan split in two divergent directions: One side emphasized modernity and experimentation, while the other hung on to the world we already know. wapo.st/4hMFQYk

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

The guest list of the White House state dinner honoring Chinese leader Xi Jinping captures the complex connections between the world’s two largest economies, which remain deeply intertwined even as they compete to dominate the AI industry. wapo.st/4ygiRLj

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

Sunnyfields Farm in Britain broke its own Guinness World Record with a giant squash mosaic of David Attenborough. The artwork measured more than 2,350 square feet and broke the farm’s previous record, which was held by its 2025 mosaic of Ozzy Osbourne.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 26/09/2026

Older dogs can develop a strikingly similar condition to Alzheimer’s called canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome. Up to 60 percent of dogs older than 8 develop it. Here are the signs to watch: wapo.st/4diyhGa

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/09/2026

Actors Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were detained by police near the U.N. Headquarters in New York on Sept. 24 during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/09/2026

Stanford University removed an AI-altered photo that replaced Billy Ramirez, a first-generation Hispanic student, with an image of a Black woman, on a banner displayed on campus this fall. wapo.st/46JeqMN

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/09/2026

Americans are drinking less for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, according to a study. Drinking among those ages 50-64, however, is still higher than before the pandemic; the group’s overall alcohol consumption is up by almost 4 percent. wapo.st/4y6Vwvn

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/09/2026

A sea turtle has made its nest on the West Coast for the first time on record, laying eggs on a Southern California beach. The turtles are usually found in tropical waters, but a warming ocean by California has led to more unusual animal sightings. wapo.st/4hl5wtJ

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/09/2026

Is asking someone to leave the beverages at home for an interview as fussy as reminding a lady to wear pantyhose or a gentleman to ask before lighting a cigarette? We assembled a team of Post staffers across the newsroom — and commenters — to find out: wapo.st/4dwx0LS

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/09/2026

President Trump’s war on Iran, now in its seventh month, has led to a plunge in the consumption of oil and gas around the world as fighting disrupts production and transportation. wapo.st/4ycPvNA

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/09/2026

Government officials, AI executives and top CEOs gathered at the White House for a state dinner honoring Chinese leader Xi Jinping, capping a day of ceremony aimed at stabilizing ties between the U.S. and its chief geopolitical rival. wapo.st/4yfMcoU

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose for a photo with China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan in the Grand Foyer of the White House during a State Dinner, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. Photo by Alex Brandon for AP.

Guests listen during a State Dinner with President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. Photo by Alex Brandon. for AP.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (L) talks to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping held by U.S. President Trump in the East Room of the White House on September 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Photo by Kevin Dietsch for Getty Images.

President Trump arrives with China's President Xi Jinping and first lady Melania Trump and Peng Liyuan during a State Dinner for China's President Xi Jinping in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. Photo by Alex Brandon for AP.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/09/2026

Dozens of cyclists raced in the annual British Penny Farthing Race in London last week. The high-wheeled bicycles date back about 150 years and have no gears, making climbs, descents and turns challenging.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 25/09/2026

One of the most important events of the Trump administration takes place tonight: a White House state dinner honoring Chinese leader Xi Jinping. But unlike many previous state dinners, most of the event will happen behind closed doors. wapo.st/3V9LBGS

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 24/09/2026

Macklemore announced a “Free Palestine” tour with all proceeds going to benefit organizations supporting the Palestinian people and movement. More artist announcements, as well as U.S. dates, will be coming soon, he said. wapo.st/4yUjGJo

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 24/09/2026

Orthodox Jewish protesters gathered outside the U.N. headquarters ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech shared a friendly exchange with the Palestinian permanent observer to the United Nations, Riyad Mansour.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 24/09/2026

The 2028 presidential primaries are 16 months away, but Democrats are making moves to enter the race. While none have officially declared their candidacy, many are signaling their intentions through speeches, book releases and campaign activities. wapo.st/4iFiXHi

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 24/09/2026

This weekend’s forecast is trending toward a powerful and rare September nor’easter that tracks closer to the coast. Because the storm will coincide with higher-than-normal tides, concerns about dangerous coastal flooding and beach erosion are rising. wapo.st/3VcI6zl

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 23/09/2026

Six-year-old Lian Yunzhi broke the women’s 3x3x3 Rubik’s Cube world record twice in three days, recording an average solve time of 4.27 seconds. Lian is now the first female speedcuber to record an official average below 4.5 seconds. wapo.st/4Atnpzb

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 23/09/2026

The U.S. delegation walked out of the U.N. General Assembly during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's speech. “The United States president described us as terrorists. We have been the victims of terrorism,” Pezeshkian said. wapo.st/3TfWq9O

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