Articles filed under Washington Post
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Netflix defends 'Cuties' as 'social commentary' against sexualizing young girlsSep 14, 2020 6:00 am - When she first set out to make "Cuties," French Senegalese filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré said she wanted to shed light on the pressures faced by young girls as they become...
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Young adults should get cholesterol screeningsSep 14, 2020 6:00 am - Our bodies need cholesterol to build cells and other substances. But when blood cholesterol levels get too high, that can make it hard for blood to flow and increase the...
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Why you should stretch more often — especially nowSep 13, 2020 11:00 pm - Stretching doesn't get the respect it deserves. Most exercisers absent-mindedly engage in just a few minutes of it before or after a workout, which certainly feels good ...
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National Postal Museum carries a new relevance, even though it's closedSep 13, 2020 7:21 am - WASHINGTON - As far as interesting places go, the post office - with its harsh lighting, long lines and chain pens - in my mind ranked somewhere between a bank lobby and...
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'Black-ish' star Ross reflects on politics, motherhood, new movieSep 13, 2020 7:19 am - Like so many, national arts reporter Geoff Edgers has been grounded by the novel coronavirus. So every Friday and many Tuesday afternoons, he hosts The Washington Post's...
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Young, scrappy and hungry ... for promotionSep 13, 2020 6:18 am - Q: I work at a global nonprofit that hires a lot of recent college graduates from around the world. They are "the best and brightest" and have great careers ahead of the...
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Analysis: Comparing the Trump vs. Obama economiesSep 13, 2020 6:16 am - As the United States suffers the worst economic downturn in nearly a century, a key question remains: How quickly can the nation recover, and who has the better track re...
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'Prince of Persia,' Ubisoft's long-missing star, returns for a 'Sands of Time' remakeSep 12, 2020 7:28 am - Absent for 12 years, one of gaming's first action stars returns for a full-on remake of a title regarded as one of the best games ever made. "Prince of Persia: The Sands...
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Four ways to pay for home renovationsSep 12, 2020 7:00 am - After months of lockdown during the pandemic, many have become aware of the failings of their homes. Whether you want a cosmetic update or think your home may have a mor...
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The 5G lie: The network of the future is still slowSep 12, 2020 6:28 am - Unless you've been living under a rock - which in 2020 actually sounds soothing - you've probably heard there's a new cellphone technology called 5G. Any iPhone or Galax...