Articles filed under Washington Post
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DC ‘sandwich guy’ goes on trial, says prosecution is half-bakedNov 04, 2025 3:50 pm - The D.C. man who flung a sandwich at a federal agent in a show of resistance to President Donald Trump’s takeover of local law enforcement went on trial this week, as his lawyers blasted the Justice Department for what they described as excessive and ham-fisted policing.
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Goodbye giant shell: Here’s a modern take on the taco saladNov 04, 2025 5:38 am - What do you picture when you hear “taco salad”? The first image might be a deep-fried taco shell bowl filled with lettuce and your standard Tex-Mex fare. This more modern version swaps out ground beef for steak, and taco sauce for a tart and creamy avocado dressing.
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Why do my cake recipes with baking powder never work?Nov 04, 2025 4:56 am - Q: It seems as if every time a recipe calls for baking powder, I never get the rise I expect.
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Rachel Sennott lampoons zillennial hustlers in ‘I Love LA’Nov 03, 2025 10:44 am - Los Angeles isn’t beating the superficiality allegations. At least, not according to Rachel Sennott. In her new half-hour comedy series “I Love LA,” which premiered Sunday on HBO, influencers reign supreme and designer purses are social currency.
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These are the US ships and aircraft massing off VenezuelaNov 01, 2025 8:42 pm - The large-scale buildup of U.S. military forces and assets in the Caribbean suggests that the Trump administration may be preparing to expand operations in the region, escalating tensions between Washington and Caracas and raising the possibility of the first U.S. strikes on Venezuela.
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Trump administration tells Congress war law doesn’t apply to cartel strikesNov 01, 2025 8:30 pm - A top Justice Department lawyer has told lawmakers that the Trump administration can continue its lethal strikes against alleged drug traffickers in Latin America — and is not bound by a decades-old law requiring Congress to give approval for ongoing hostilities.
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The surprising reason home prices remain stubbornly highNov 01, 2025 1:19 pm - A growing number of home sellers are taking lingering properties off the market instead of lowering their prices, keeping overall costs high and dampening available listings. Nationwide, delistings rose 52% in September compared to the year before.
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As AI reshapes the job market, here are 16 roles it has createdNov 01, 2025 11:54 am - A knowledge architect. An orchestration engineer. A conversation designer. A human AI collaboration leader. If you’ve never heard of these job titles, it’s because they have just debuted at companies aiming to fuel their businesses with artificial intelligence.
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3 science-backed ways to avoid a knee replacementOct 31, 2025 9:49 am - Every year, more than 700,000 Americans undergo knee replacement surgery. And researchers expect the procedure will only become more common as people strive for an active, pain-free life as they age. But there are ways to build healthy, strong knees that power you through workouts.
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Dementia is stealing her memories. But not her voice.Oct 31, 2025 9:47 am - Drema Yates, 86, is a member of the Forgetful Friends Chorus for people with dementia and their caregivers. At rehearsal, people hold binders with lyrics inside. Although Drema takes one, she doesn’t need it. “She doesn’t know the day is Tuesday,” her husband, Mike, says, “but she can sing songs from the 1960s.”