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Thin rations, heavy bombing: Israeli hostages start sharing their stories

The stories of hostages kidnapped by Hamas are emerging, slowly and in fragments, as dozens of women and children are released from Gaza during a pause in the fighting.

By Louisa Loveluck and Lior Soroka

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Gaza breathes sigh of relief as pause in fighting is extended

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Antagonisms flare as red states try to dictate how blue cities are run

Republican governors and legislators are increasingly overriding the actions of Democratic cities — removing elected district attorneys or threatening to strip them of power and taking over election offices.

By Molly Hennessy-Fiske

(Marvin Joseph/The Post)

Style

The Bee Gees’ Barry Gibb has written more hit songs than almost anyone

Kennedy Center honoree Gibb, the last surviving Bee Gee, left his aural imprint on six decades of popular music.

By Karen Heller

Daily Mix

Analysis

NameDrop is safe. The fearmongering about it is not.

By Shira Ovide

The new dating app etiquette

By Tatum Hunter

The sound of crunching chips is annoying. Doritos has made a silencer.

By Sydney Page

Review

Booker Prize winner ‘Prophet Song’ is a prophetic masterpiece

By Ron Charles

Opinions

How to end plastic pollution on Earth for good

Scientists have figured out the fastest way to shrink, and ultimately eliminate, the stream of plastic waste.

Opinion by Tatiana Schlossberg

A deal to restore asylum, and order, at the border

Opinion by the Editorial Board

The Passion of George Santos

Opinion by Alexandra Petri

Why recognizing Palestine is the key to ending the war in Gaza

Opinion by Daoud Kuttab

Why Trump should stop trying to repeal Obamacare

Opinion by Ramesh Ponnuru

Sideline Scrooge Tuberville? What a Christmas gift to military families.

Opinion by Hugh Hewitt

Today’s Opinions: Take away your kids’ smartphones. Blame the Editorial Board.

Opinion by Drew Goins

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On the Record

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Election 2024

Donations to GOP drop as worries mount about the party’s finances

By Isaac Arnsdorf and Josh Dawsey

U.S., Georgia start to say goodbye to Rosalynn Carter as the motorcade begins its journey

By Jim Lynn, Emily Wax-Thibodeaux and Danielle Paquette

Estefany Cepeda Fana, 18, a high school senior in Paterson, N.J. (Lauren Morris/CAPS Paterson)

After Supreme Court ruling, college applicants still write about race

The court struck programs that had allowed race to be a factor in selection of an incoming class, but the ruling acknowledged that applicants may continue to write about how race affected their lives. Counselors and colleges are encouraging applicants more than ever to explore their identities.

By Nick Anderson

Style

Jill Biden unveils a crafty, candy-filled White House Christmas

By Jura Koncius and Rachel Kurzius

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Picking the White House Christmas tree is all about height, sight and light

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Businessman accused of bribing Sen. Menendez had deep ties to Egypt

Wael Hana’s extensive ties to the Egyptian government included arranging the shipment of military equipment from the U.S., associates say.

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Advice

Ask Amy: I’m dreading 10 days with my irritating 3-year-old granddaughter

Stephen Colbert cancels late-night shows after his appendix burst

Politics

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Where we build homes helps explain America’s political divide

There’s nothing inherently political about oceans, so why do Democrats tend to live in coastal cities? We stumbled upon the answer when analyzing new data on the communities set to build the most new housing.

By Andrew Van Dam

The FixAnalysis

Trump wants a do-over on repealing Obamacare. That seems unwise.

By Aaron Blake

George Santos predicts he’ll be expelled from Congress in upcoming vote

By Mariana Alfaro

This lawsuit could disrupt the U.S. tax system. Key facts are in dispute.

By Ann E. Marimow and Julie Zauzmer Weil

Election 2024

Biden highlights Trump’s renewed effort to shelve Affordable Care Act

By Azi Paybarah and Tyler Pager

Analysis

How Christie could help Haley if he dropped out

By Aaron Blake

Ron DeSantis meets with potential GOP donors to new super PAC

By Amy B Wang and Hannah Knowles

Analysis

With Trump moving closer to renomination, rewriting Jan. 6 attack gains urgency

By Philip Bump

Advice

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Carolyn Hax: Is turning down a ‘high-voltage’ job offer a sign of depression?

A letter writer wonders if poor mental health is the reason a new “high-voltage” job didn’t sound appealing.

November 28

Ask Amy: I’m dreading 10 days with my irritating 3-year-old granddaughter

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Miss Manners: Woman with traditionally male name is tired of the comments

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Ask Sahaj: Spending time with my family feels ‘performative’ and ‘oppressive’

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I have chronic fatigue syndrome, and my young daughter is exhausting

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Chat with Perry Bacon Jr. about politics and beyond

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How do I find someone to do my will? Read Michelle Singletary’s answer.

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Well+BeingNews and advice to live well every day

(Mark Shavin)

I thought I was having an anxiety attack. It was a ‘widowmaker.’

By Mark Shavin

Advice

A 5-step prescription to combat loneliness during the holidays

By Trisha Pasricha, MD

How to protect your lungs and breathe easier, especially as you age

By Ashley Abramson

A life-changing injury transformed an expert’s view on disability services

By Judith Graham

Medical Mysteries: Dizzy and off-balance, she searched for the cause

By Sandra G. Boodman

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

Biden to skip world leaders’ summit at COP28 climate talks in Dubai

By Maxine Joselow

Why an oil kingdom is hosting the COP28 climate summit and other questions answered

By Maxine Joselow

Pollution fueling a sex imbalance among endangered green sea turtles

By Erin Blakemore

The easy way to save up to 20 percent on your heating bill this winter

By Allyson Chiu

(Andrea DiCenzo)

The many contrasts of oil-rich UAE, host of the global climate talks

By Chico Harlan

Lake-effect snows could dump up to 30 inches in Upstate New York

By Matthew Cappucci

Deadly Black Sea storm unleashes giant waves, flooding and heavy snow

By Dan Stillman

How to see November’s full beaver moon in this week’s sky

By Kasha Patel

Let it snow: Our D.C. winter forecast calls for most in 5 years

By Matt Ross and Jason Samenow

NameDrop is safe. The fearmongering about it is not.

By Shira Ovide

The new dating app etiquette

By Tatum Hunter

Four rules for no-regrets Black Friday shopping

By Shira Ovide

Technology

Analysis

OpenAI and X: Promises of populist technology, shaped by a single man

By Drew Harwell

These look like prizewinning photos. They’re AI fakes.

By Will Oremus and Pranshu Verma

Elon Musk says SpaceX will soon be ready for third flight of Starship

By Christian Davenport

National

This child was born with ‘bubble boy disease.’ He is now able to play in his yard.

By Carolyn Y. Johnson

Perspective

A doctor tried to renew his passport. Now he’s no longer a citizen.

By Theresa Vargas

Man pleads not guilty in Vermont shooting of students of Palestinian descent

By Maham Javaid and Michelle Boorstein

TSA broke record on Sunday for number of passengers screened

By Lori Aratani

Old train routes are getting recycled into new trail networks

By Michael Laris

WORLD

Famous Kenyan orphanage allegedly hid dark secrets

By Rael Ombuor

Russia presses criminal case against award-winning journalist Masha Gessen

By Mary Ilyushina

Russia held these Ukrainian teens captive. Their testimonies could be used against Putin.

By Siobhán O'Grady and Anastacia Galouchka

Raped during Ethiopia’s war, survivors now rejected by their families

By Katharine Houreld

Emmanuel Le Roy Ladurie, historian of the downtrodden, dies at 94

By Brian Murphy

ISRAEL-GAZA WAR

StyleNews from the front lines of culture

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A small-town Alabama paper broke news. Local authorities went after the reporter and publisher.

By Paul Farhi

Opening day of Young Thug trial gets messy

By Herb Scribner

On the silver carpet for the premiere of Beyoncé's ‘Renaissance’ film

By Lauren Bulbin

Stephen Colbert cancels late-night shows after his appendix burst

By Jonathan Edwards

Marty Krofft, ‘Pufnstuf’ producer with absurdist touch, dies at 86

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Cynthia Erivo doesn’t sing the same old tune

By Thomas Floyd

Fact-checking ‘The Crown’: Did Dodi propose to Diana the night they died?

By Gillian Brockell

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Health

Overdose deaths have soared among pregnant people, study reveals

By Sabrina Malhi

How one rabid kitten triggered intensive effort to contain deadly virus

By Lena H. Sun

‘Zoom fatigue’ may take toll on the brain and the heart, researchers say

By Erin Blakemore

Science

What we actually know about aliens, according to science

By Joel Achenbach

Elon Musk says SpaceX will soon be ready for third flight of Starship

By Christian Davenport

Send your name to space via NASA’s ‘Message in a Bottle’

By Erin Blakemore

SPORTS

(John McDonnell/The Washington Post)

Analysis

Does firing an NFL coordinator midseason actually help a team?

By Nicki Jhabvala and Emily Giambalvo

Analysis

What to know from NFL Week 12: The Eagles’ weaknesses are irrelevant

By Adam Kilgore

Matchup of NBA cellar dwellers ends in a rare win for the Wizards

By Kareem Copeland1 hour ago

Perspective

For the flawed Washington Huskies, imperfection is an unbeatable trait

By Jerry Brewer

Virginia’s Mike Hollins wins ACC’s Brian Piccolo Award for courage

By Gene Wang

Business

(Evan Cobb for The Post)

A 20-year-old Amazon employee died at work. Indiana issued a $7,000 fine.

By Caroline O'Donovan

Senators accuse major anesthesiology firm of anticompetitive practices

By Peter Whoriskey

Despite weeks of sales, shoppers still betting on Black Friday for best deals

By Jaclyn Peiser

Colleges refocus on career services as students seek return on degrees

By Jon Marcus

The viral $16 McDonald’s meal that may explain voter anger at Biden

By Jeff Stein and Taylor Lorenz

Food