Articles filed under Washington Post
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With tensions high, Israel and Iran secretly reassured each other via RussiaJan 14, 2026 4:27 pm - Days before protests erupted in Iran in late December, Israeli officials notified the Iranian leadership via Russia that they would not launch strikes against Iran if Israel were not attacked first. Iran responded through the Russian channel that it would also refrain from a preemptive attack, diplomats and regional officials with knowledge of the exchange said.
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Supreme Court allows Illinois congressman to challenge mail-in ballotingJan 14, 2026 3:25 pm - The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed an Illinois congressman and others to pursue a lawsuit challenging the state’s practice of counting mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, the first of two possible rulings on the voting practice that President Donald Trump and his allies have claimed without evidence is riddled with fraud.
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You’re probably not eating enough fiber. Here’s what to do about it.Jan 14, 2026 5:45 am - Trend-spotters are proclaiming that fiber is the new protein — the 2026 “it” nutrient. Since #fibermaxxing is already a popular hashtag, they seem to be onto something. Here’s what you need to know to benefit from the trend without falling into potential traps.
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US plane used in boat strike was made to look like civilian aircraftJan 13, 2026 7:36 pm - The Trump administration’s first deadly strike on an alleged drug smuggling boat, in early September, was conducted by a secretive military aircraft painted to look like a civilian plane, multiple officials confirmed to The Washington Post on Monday.
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You’re the reason your home is disorganized. Here’s how to fix that.Jan 13, 2026 5:07 pm - We asked eight professional organizers to share their tough love advice for clutter problems. Here’s what they want you to know.
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Trump seeks to quell data center rebellionJan 13, 2026 5:07 pm - In a bid to tamp down growing unrest in communities over tech giants’ expansion of power-hungry data centers, President Donald Trump said his administration would push Silicon Valley companies to ensure their massive computer farms do not drive up people’s electricity bills, seizing on a promise Tuesday by Microsoft to be a better neighbor.
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US lost more immigrants than it gained in 2025, new estimate showsJan 13, 2026 4:30 pm - For the first time in at least half a century, more immigrants left the United States than entered last year, according to new estimates released Tuesday by economists at the Brookings Institution.
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Rubio says court hearings no longer possible for deported VenezuelansJan 13, 2026 4:21 pm - The Trump administration said it cannot comply with a federal judge’s order to provide dozens of deported Venezuelan migrants the opportunity to challenge their removals in an American court, saying in a legal filing late Monday night that such efforts would be impossible after U.S. forces deposed the Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro this month.
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The perfect little book to get you through winter’s doldrumsJan 13, 2026 2:42 pm - Winter, Val McDermid writes in her new book of short essays, “Winter: The Story of a Season,” is a time of energy, bonfires and holidays.
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A cheese-stuffed sweet potato trend led me to butterkäse, my new crushJan 13, 2026 10:01 am - Here’s the meet-cute story of how a food writer fell for butterkäse, a soft, rich cheese whose German name hints at its flavor and texture profile — a cross between butter and cheese. The journey began — as so many do these days — with videos on TikTok.