Articles filed under Washington Post
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White House planned to start Triumphal Arch work under unrelated contractMay 14, 2026 3:35 pm - The Trump administration planned to start work at the site of the president’s proposed Triumphal Arch by piggybacking on an existing, unrelated contract for engineering services at the White House grounds more than a mile away, emails obtained by The Washington Post show.
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Why the U.S. job market is so hard, especially for recent college graduatesMay 14, 2026 2:34 pm - The American job market is behaving in a way that economists are struggling to explain. The economy is growing. Unemployment is low. And yet, for millions of workers, finding a job has become harder than at almost any other point in decades.
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House launches bipartisan push to combat sexual misconduct in CongressMay 13, 2026 7:43 pm - House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced a new effort on Wednesday to combat sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill following several high-profile cases.
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Trump’s plan to use his library as a hotel sparks lawsuitMay 13, 2026 7:31 pm - A group of Miami residents sued President Donald Trump, Florida officials and trustees of Miami Dade College on Tuesday over Trump’s planned presidential library, claiming that the college’s decision to hand over a coveted parcel of land for the project constitutes an illegal benefit for the president.
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10 tips for being a smarter farmers market shopperMay 13, 2026 5:50 am - Peak farmers market season is just around the corner. Are you ready for the annual fresh produce bonanza? Whether it’s your first trip or your hundredth, a refresher on navigating a farmers market is in order to help you make the most of your visit — and get the most bang for your buck.
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Beware these cleaning hacks. One could even kill youMay 12, 2026 1:58 pm - TikTok abounds with clever cleaning tips, and some are quite good. But many of the techniques popularized on CleanTok are very bad, indeed.
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Ask a Vet: Is there a pill that can help my dog live longer?May 12, 2026 1:24 pm - Ask a Vet: Is there a pill that can help my dog live longer?
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The secret to making chores so fun that you look forward to themMay 12, 2026 1:16 pm - Household chores are tiresome, but you can make them more fun by applying “gamification” techniques.
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This one trick is the key to restaurant-quality salmon at homeMay 12, 2026 5:52 am - Set crispy-skinned salmon fillets on top of a lemony, tabbouleh-like bulgur salad for an approachable, restaurant-style meal at home. You’ll make a generous amount of the salad, which is flavored with piles of fresh herbs, onion, garlic and a hint of cinnamon, but you can serve the leftovers on their own or tucked into a pita with hummus and more vegetables.
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To eat or not to eat: The great Airbnb leftover food debateMay 12, 2026 4:31 am - Vacation rentals often contain a culinary Little Free Library filled with foodstuffs left by guests who may have miscalculated their appetite for consuming. Hosts and cleaning crews who discover edible odds and ends in the property’s fridges and pantries have to figure out what do with the remnants: toss them, leave them, eat them or donate them.