Articles filed under Washington Post
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Work Advice: For this single mom, ‘Bring Your Kid to Work Day’ is every dayMay 12, 2024 5:46 am - Q: My project manager gave birth last year. During her parental leave, the father of her child and his family became abusive. That upended her plans to have his mother pr...
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DEI is getting a new name. Can it dump the political baggage?May 11, 2024 10:58 pm - Last year, Eli Lilly’s annual shareholders letter referenced the acronym for diversity, equity and inclusion 48 times. This year, “DEI” is nowhere to be found. In March, ...
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Why the internet can help people cope with hypochondriaMay 10, 2024 12:09 am - Hypochondria — excessive worry of being or becoming ill — can feel isolating. What are the roots of this anxiety-related condition?
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How to make the most of your small patioMay 09, 2024 6:00 am - Just because your patio is small doesn’t mean it can’t be purposeful. Transform it into a place you’ll actually want to be.
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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...