Articles filed under Washington Post
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Why some fear government data on the U.S. economy is losing integrityJul 03, 2025 10:51 am - U.S. policymakers are increasingly anxious about the integrity of certain government benchmarks, the crucial data points that help the Federal Reserve assess the economy’...
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How Trump’s media war brought Paramount to its kneesJul 02, 2025 7:40 pm - The breaking point came on a Saturday night in the middle of May. CBS President George Cheeks called news division chief Wendy McMahon with a suggestion: “It’s probably t...
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‘40 Acres’ reinvigorates an old action genre with provocative new bloodJul 02, 2025 1:44 pm - “40 Acres” is a genre movie the way genre movies are supposed to be but rarely are. It invigorates an old premise with fresh ideas, layers well-crafted action with thematic richness, boasts committed performances and is so taut with tension that the audience might snap before the characters do.
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What the GOP’s tax bill means for your health careJul 02, 2025 10:28 am - If you’re among the 78 million people on Medicaid or the 24 million with a health plan from the insurance marketplaces, changes to how you qualify for and enroll in coverage — and what medical providers are available to you — could be on the way.
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Fresh sour cherries are fleeting. Here’s how to make the most of them.Jul 02, 2025 5:32 am - Full of flavor, fragile and fleeting, sour cherries are a treasure worth seeking out. Also known as tart cherries, they’re smaller in size, have a thinner skin, softer flesh and are juicier. Here’s what you need to know about making the most of these seasonal gems.
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USAID cuts may cause 14 million more deaths in next five years, study saysJul 01, 2025 4:37 pm - Funding cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) by the Trump administration could lead to more than 14 million additional deaths globally over the n...
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Musk-Trump battle erupts anew over GOP spending billJul 01, 2025 7:52 am - Elon Musk has renewed his assault on President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill, drawing new ire from the president and investors - and glee from some Democrats - with his threat to launch a new political party.
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Special, sweet Jimmy Nardello pepper upstages even the juiciest pork chopJul 01, 2025 5:26 am - Silky and buttery when cooked, the Jimmy Nardello pepper pairs particularly well with seared meats such as this skillet pork chop. But this one-pan dinner can be replicated with other proteins and produce, as well.
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An Italian-inspired rice salad tweaks tradition for today’s busy cooksJul 01, 2025 5:22 am - This riff on an Italian-style rice salad combines carnaroli or arborio rice with arugula, white beans and vegetables pulsed in a food processor so they’re about the same size as the grains of rice. This dish is ideal for a picnic or cookout, as it is delicious at room temperature and the flavors improve over time.
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Senate GOP closes in on passing Trump’s tax bill, but holdouts remain late MondayJun 30, 2025 9:24 pm - Senate Republicans inched toward passing their massive tax and immigration bill Monday, working through the evening to win over the final holdouts as they seek to deliver...