Articles filed under Washington Post
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The U.S. has updated its Social Security estimates. Here’s what you need to know.May 08, 2024 10:44 am - A government report Monday released fresh estimates of the budget outlook for Social Security, which provides critical benefits for retirees, workers’ survivors and some ...
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Invasive plants are a menace. Here’s how to avoid them in your garden.May 07, 2024 11:37 pm - Here’s what you need to know to avoid buying invasive plants and how to manage them if you have them already.
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The iPad lost. Smartphones won.May 07, 2024 3:31 pm - When Steve Jobs introduced the first iPad 14 years ago, he said there was a place for a third device that was between a laptop and a smartphone — as long as that in-betwe...
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My mom’s spaghetti is a sweet taste of homeMay 07, 2024 8:53 am - Spaghetti with meat sauce was a staple of staff writer Aaron Hutcherson’s childhood, and this recipe is an homage to his mother’s version. It features a mixture of ground beef and Italian sausage, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and — for a touch of sweetness — brown sugar.
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Why people without diabetes use glucose monitors to track their healthMay 06, 2024 4:30 am - Continuous glucose monitoring has become a major health fad among those who don’t have diabetes but want to use the data to inform their lifestyle choices. Everyday factors like diet, exercise and stress affect your blood sugar levels.
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Edgy calm on campuses follows arrests and deals to end student protestsMay 05, 2024 8:06 am - An edgy calm held on many college campuses Friday after more than two weeks of chaotic protests, following police crackdowns on encampments of demonstrators and a growing...
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As internet data centers multiply, efforts to control them are growingMay 05, 2024 6:00 am - A backlash against internet data centers has triggered a wave of laws around the country to restrain the rapidly growing industry that uses massive amounts of energy to m...
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The tech billionaires who helped ban TikTok want to write AI rules for TrumpMay 05, 2024 6:00 am - Two years ago, Jacob Helberg, a little-known tech industry adviser, convened a dinner between lawmakers and a small group of Silicon Valley insiders on Washington’s Embas...
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America’s appetite for McMansions is devouring modern architectureMay 05, 2024 6:00 am - The Zimmerman House was built for the California dream. Like other mid-century modernist homes built in Los Angeles, this 1950 Craig Ellwood project was low slung and ope...
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You can now get a $7,500 upfront discount for buying an EVMay 05, 2024 5:45 am - For nearly 90,000 car buyers, one small change in U.S. tax policy meant thousands of dollars off the sticker price of their new EVs. As of Jan. 1, Americans who buy certa...