Articles filed under Washington Post
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Mending clothes makes a comeback as a way to save money — and the planetJun 16, 2026 10:06 pm - Growing concerns about overly wasteful shopping and fast fashion — and their effects on the environment — are causing some U.S. consumers to reconsider redoing and repairing their clothes.
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Tracking Trump’s White House ballroom promises on taxpayer costs and moreJun 16, 2026 8:44 pm - President Donald Trump’s pitch for his White House ballroom project has been anchored in a repeated promise to Americans: They won’t have to pay for it.But internal contractor estimates reported by The Washington Post on Tuesday show taxpayers were projected to cover half of a price tag that had swelled to $600 million by March.
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ICE removed detainee protections after private outreach from top contractorJun 16, 2026 4:39 pm - When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was revising the federal standards that govern immigration detention centers, one of its top contractors privately asked for changes that could benefit its business, according to a person briefed on the discussions.
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The cuisine of sunny Veracruz shows how light and healthy Mexican food can beJun 16, 2026 5:51 am - Made quickly and easily in a skillet, this version of the signature dish of Veracruz, Mexico, uses snapper fillets rather than a whole fish. The fish simmers in a saucy sauté of bell peppers and tomatoes, flavored with garlic, olives, capers and thyme.
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What to know about the Iran dealJun 15, 2026 8:02 pm - Almost four months after starting a war with Iran, President Donald Trump said the United States has reached a peace deal. “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is ...
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3 health benefits of marriage — and an important catchJun 14, 2026 7:56 am - Relationships — whether romantic, platonic or familial — are powerful contributors to well-being. Having close social ties and support can improve health and maybe even increase longevity. However, some research suggests that being married could come with specific health-related benefits.
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Global HIV prevention declined drastically after Trump aid cuts, UN findsJun 13, 2026 8:56 pm - Decades of advances in the global fight to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS are in peril amid wide-scale cuts to prevention programs, according to a United Nations report.
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Anthropic shuts down newest AI model after US bans foreign useJun 13, 2026 6:28 pm - The artificial intelligence lab Anthropic said Friday it had shut down access to its newest and most powerful models after the U.S. government banned use of the technology by foreign nationals, citing national security concerns.
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US and Iran to close deal within a day, Trump says, but Tehran yet to confirmJun 13, 2026 5:54 pm - The United States and Iran are expected to finalize a deal Sunday that would extend their fragile ceasefire, paving the way for a longer truce, President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s prime minister said — though Tehran appeared to cast doubt on the prospect.
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They call him ‘Captain America.’ On Friday night, he showed whyJun 13, 2026 11:05 am - Even if Christian Pulisic, long the United States’ best hope for a global soccer star, didn’t end up on the score sheet, there was no denying that the attack flowed through his torrent of deft cuts, explosive bursts and crisp combinations.