Articles filed under Washington Post
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Where extreme heat could threaten the World Cup, endangering players and fansMay 16, 2026 6:24 pm - The upcoming FIFA World Cup is expected to be the most-watched sporting event in history, with more than 5 million people slated to attend an expanded competition hosted ...
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Extended warranties are a waste of money. Here’s what you can do instead.May 16, 2026 12:05 pm - Retailers prey on our “loss-aversion” tendencies to sell extended warranties. These “peace of mind” plans are enormously profitable for the companies that sell them, but they’re usually terrible deals for consumers.
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Stressed? Just a couple of minutes of meditation might help.May 15, 2026 12:37 pm - Research has long shown that meditation influences brain function. A recent study suggests even a few minutes of the practice can positively affect your brain.
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Get more vitamin D without taking a supplementMay 15, 2026 9:57 am - Vitamin D is not just a nutrient found in food. It’s a hormone that plays a critical role in your health. Nearly every cell in your body has receptors for vitamin D, and studies suggest that it has a variety of effects in your body.
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Supreme Court temporarily clears way for mail distribution of widely used abortion pillMay 14, 2026 6:16 pm - The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that patients can, for now, continue to access by mail the most commonly used abortion pill, handing anti-abortion advocates a defeat in their push to restrict medication abortion.
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White House planned to start Triumphal Arch work under unrelated contractMay 14, 2026 3:35 pm - The Trump administration planned to start work at the site of the president’s proposed Triumphal Arch by piggybacking on an existing, unrelated contract for engineering services at the White House grounds more than a mile away, emails obtained by The Washington Post show.
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Why the U.S. job market is so hard, especially for recent college graduatesMay 14, 2026 2:34 pm - The American job market is behaving in a way that economists are struggling to explain. The economy is growing. Unemployment is low. And yet, for millions of workers, finding a job has become harder than at almost any other point in decades.
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House launches bipartisan push to combat sexual misconduct in CongressMay 13, 2026 7:43 pm - House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced a new effort on Wednesday to combat sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill following several high-profile cases.
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Trump’s plan to use his library as a hotel sparks lawsuitMay 13, 2026 7:31 pm - A group of Miami residents sued President Donald Trump, Florida officials and trustees of Miami Dade College on Tuesday over Trump’s planned presidential library, claiming that the college’s decision to hand over a coveted parcel of land for the project constitutes an illegal benefit for the president.
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10 tips for being a smarter farmers market shopperMay 13, 2026 5:50 am - Peak farmers market season is just around the corner. Are you ready for the annual fresh produce bonanza? Whether it’s your first trip or your hundredth, a refresher on navigating a farmers market is in order to help you make the most of your visit — and get the most bang for your buck.