Articles filed under Washington Post
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Smart shortcuts coax big flavor out of a speedy chickpea noodle soupDec 30, 2024 10:30 am - This quick soup stars chickpeas and noodles, in a base that gets much of its flavor from a potent seasoning paste (made by Better Than Bouillon) and a finishing touch of raw garlic and herbs.
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Carolyn Hax: ‘Overly nice’ people are truly annoyingDec 30, 2024 9:00 am - “Overly nice” people are annoying, but Carolyn Hax says it’s not about their niceness. It is about their failure to recognize boundaries.
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Why your new phone should be a used oneDec 27, 2024 2:37 pm - If you’re thinking of buying a new phone, laptop or smartwatch, getting refurbished technology could save you money and help the planet. “The biggest thing that people wi...
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Carolyn Hax: ‘Anti-marriage’ ex is now engagedDec 27, 2024 6:00 am - Her ‘anti-marriage’ ex is now engaged less than a year after their breakup to an insufferable woman. Was it her own fault? Carolyn Hax says don’t try to get close to people who persistently, openly keep you at arm’s length.
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7 of our best science-based tips for mental and cognitive healthDec 27, 2024 1:44 am - From managing our nighttime light exposure, to embracing mindful activities such as yoga and gardening, to finding the joy of missing out, here are seven science-based tips that can help bolster our brain health and strengthen our emotional resilience.
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Fragrances may seem harmless. But the research is raising alarm.Dec 27, 2024 1:18 am - Phthalates — found in popular perfumes, nail polishes and hair care products — have been linked to numerous adverse health outcomes: insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease and impaired neurodevelopment.
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5 health changes to try in the new year, according to expertsDec 26, 2024 11:59 pm - It’s resolution-setting season. And if tending to your health is one of your 2025 goals, here are some easy-to-implement tips we learned from experts this year to help you be healthier.
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The best TV shows of 2024 from ‘Shogun’ to ‘Ripley’Dec 26, 2024 2:14 pm - It has been a wild year in television. The year abounded in whodunits and mediocre, misguided or downright terrible limited series. But there have also been some unexpected pleasures, too. Here are the top 10, according to the Washington Post.
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Iranian drama ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ is a gripping knockoutDec 26, 2024 11:56 am - If the powerhouse Iranian drama “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” dramatizes the cruel ironies of existence in a theocratic state, the film’s writer-director, Mohammad Rasoulof, is living them.
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Trump wants federal workers back in the office. It may be a tall task.Dec 26, 2024 8:39 am - President-elect Donald Trump warned federal employees last week that they must return to the office — or else “they’re going to be dismissed.” The threat was the latest a...