Articles filed under Washington Post
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‘Brain rot’ is Oxford English Dictionary’s word of the yearDec 02, 2024 3:55 pm - Oxford’s 2024 Word of the Year is more than a century old, but that doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly relevant in 2024. The winner, announced on Monday by the University o...
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Carolyn Hax: Husband throws away bond with daughter over pointless blameDec 02, 2024 9:44 am - Father and daughter have a terrible relationship because he believes she refused to take his advice about friendship issues. She feels he didn’t have her back. Mom is in the middle. Carolyn Hax says Dad needs to put his ego aside and apologize.
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Food, gas and cars could quickly get pricier under Trump’s tariff planDec 02, 2024 7:56 am - A new wave of tariffs could quickly reignite inflation on food, gas and automobiles, just as Americans were finally starting to catch a break from fast-rising prices.
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New job? You may be leaving behind thousands in 401(k) savings.Dec 01, 2024 5:01 am - For people starting a new job that pays better, it’s tempting to rejoice over the salary bump. But what many job switchers don’t see is the thousands in retirement savings they stand to lose each year thanks to a 401(k) pitfall, a new study has found.
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Trump threatens tariffs on BRICS nations, demanding they use dollarNov 30, 2024 10:44 pm - President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday demanded that the BRICS nations, a group of nine countries with emerging economies, commit to not creating a new currency or back...
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Carolyn Hax: Husband’s inability to stand up to parents isn’t OKNov 29, 2024 6:00 am - After 12 years of marriage, husband still can’t stand up to his manipulative parents and it is taking a toll on the marriage. Carolyn Hax says she can’t change her in-laws, but she and her husband can change how they communicate with them.
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This hearty turkey chili is the antidote to holiday leftovers fatigueNov 29, 2024 5:40 am - The day after Thanksgiving, put leftover turkey to good use in this chili with white beans. It features ground cumin for warmth and fire-roasted green chiles and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for smokiness and a touch of spice.
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Exercising to lose weight? Science says it rarely works.Nov 27, 2024 11:55 pm - With calories and weight control becoming top-of-mind topics as we enter the holiday season, what does the latest science say about our metabolisms. Can you increase it with exercise? Do men have a higher metabolism than women? Can we boost our metabolism? The answers may surprise you.
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Homebound seniors with health problems often have trouble getting careNov 27, 2024 11:33 pm - Almost 40 percent of homebound seniors live by themselves. That makes getting the right medical care, at the right time, challenging.
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Robotic shorts could help people walk farther. Yes, robotic shorts.Nov 27, 2024 11:17 pm - Scientists have developed robotic pants that help people expend less energy while walking. The “soft robotic shorts” could improve mobility and independence in older adults and frail people.