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Ukraine faces logistics hurdles ahead of tank deliveries

Ukraine has called the pledged tank deliveries a game-changer — but operating multiple types of tanks on the battlefield could create bigger logistical snags.

By Loveday Morris, Emily Rauhala, Dan Lamothe and David L. Stern

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Cyber Ninjas contractors, hired by the Arizona State Senate, examine ballots from 2020. (Courtney Pedroza for The Post)

Arizona Republicans exempt lawmakers from the state’s open-records law

By Patrick Marley and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez

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THE 7 MORNING BRIEFING

7 things to know today: Tyre Nichols; classified documents; blood donors; NFL playoffs; brain health; and more

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Newer all-inclusive resorts aim to move away from buffets and buckets of beer

They're looking to cater to consumers who crave more local culture than you can find at the familiar poolside smorgasbord.

By Andrea Sachs

Listen: Jacinda Ardern is burnt out

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Carolyn Hax: Parent feels like the ‘puppet’ of son who cancels plans

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Calif. seeks to disbar Trump adviser John Eastman for role in subverting 2020 election

By Mariana Alfaro

China, speeding through phases of covid, gets on with living with virus

By Christian Shepherd and Pei-Lin Wu

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5 fired Memphis officers charged with second-degree murder in beating death of Tyre Nichols

The arrest of the ex-officers sets the stage for this evening’s public release of surveillance and body-camera footage of their interaction with Nichols, which local officials have said could spark violence in Memphis.

By Robert Klemko

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They depend on Machu Picchu to survive. They shut it down anyway.

The town of about 7,000 people, often marketed as Aguas Calientes, agreed to declare a “total strike,” shutting down all businesses in solidarity with the nationwide demonstrations in Peru.

By Samantha Schmidt

FBI shuts down ransomware gang that targeted schools and hospitals

By Joseph Menn, Perry Stein and Aaron Schaffer

Billy Packer, the voice of college basketball’s Final Four for generations, dies at 82

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We tested 12 supermarket marinara sauces. Only one was a clear winner.

There are a lot of marinara sauce options on the shelf. These are the jars to seek out — and steer clear of.

All-inclusive resorts want you to forget their cheesy reputation

New study finds 6 ways to slow memory decline and lower dementia risk

Arizona Republicans exempt lawmakers from the state’s open-records law

Carolyn Hax: Is it selfish for a parent to take a solo vacation?

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Researchers have identified a startlingly effective pre- and post-workout drink: Nonalcoholic beer

By Gretchen Reynolds

Where lightning struck the least in 2022, and why that is worrisome

By Kasha Patel and Hannah Dormido

Death by a thousand meetings: How to reduce video-call overload

By Danielle Abril

Republican National Committee chairman Ronna McDaniel at a “Get Out to Vote” rally in Tampa in Oct. (Chris O'meara/AP)

RNC chair seeks to quell revolt, divisions ahead of tense Friday election

By Isaac Arnsdorf, Dylan Wells and Josh Dawsey

McCarthy faces narrow path in trying to oust Omar from committee

By Marianna Sotomayor

The FixAnalysis

The GOP’s big risk in legitimizing Marjorie Taylor Greene

GOP Rep. Cory Mills hands out dummy grenades to House members

Trump’s return to Facebook, Instagram raises hopes of fundraising windfall

By Michael Scherer, Josh Dawsey and Isaac Stanley-Becker

Carolyn Hax: Is it selfish for a parent to take a solo vacation?

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Three moves to get your tax refund faster in 2023

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Ask Sahaj: My daughter wants to limit contact but I keep texting her

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Work Advice: Boss and I clashed, but it’s okay now. Do we still need mediation?

By Karla L. MillerThursday, January 26

Miss Manners: I’m irritated my grandfather shorted my 13-year-old son

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Ask Amy: I think my son lied to get out of a family gathering

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New study finds 6 ways to slow memory decline and lower dementia risk

By Annabelle Timsit

‘Bionic nose’ may help people experiencing smell loss, researchers say

By Eileen Abbott

Balance. Pause. Sparkle. Readers share their nudge words for 2023.

By Tara Parker-Pope

Want to live to be 100? Here’s what experts recommend.

By Teddy Amenabar

Find out if you're misusing words like trauma and gaslighting

By Robin Stern and Marc Brackett

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

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Want to help the planet? Make some home improvements and let the government pay.

You can make your home more energy-efficient this year with the federal government picking up at least some of the tab on everything from stoves to electric vehicles.

By Erica Werner

Biden protects vast wilderness area in Minnesota from mining

By Timothy Puko

Where lightning struck the least in 2022, and why that was worrisome

By Kasha Patel and Hannah Dormido

Why conservatives are going after Xbox

By Dino Grandoni

Meet the man who unwittingly triggered the war over gas stoves

By Maxine Joselow

How to juggle multiple TV streaming services without missing a show

By Heather Kelly

Death by a thousand meetings: How to reduce video-call overload

By Danielle Abril

Yes, ChatGPT can write malware code — but not well

By Tim Starks and Aaron Schaffer

Rocket Lab launches for first time from Wallops, Va.

By Christian Davenport

Ex-Twitter engineer tells FTC security violations persist after Musk

Holocaust Remembrance Day

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‘This is our exchange fund’: Inside Ukraine’s POW detention center

By Kamila Hrabchuk and Heidi Levine

Live briefing: War in Ukraine

Kyiv defiant after missile strikes; U.S. to send newer Abrams tanks

By Andrew Jeong, Ellen Francis and Natalia Abbakumova10 minutes ago

Today’s WorldViewAnalysis

Africa is less democratic and safe than a decade ago, study says

By Ishaan Tharoor

Haitian police, angered by officer killings, attack PM’s home, airport

By Widlore Mérancourt and Claire Parker

Winter temperatures in Afghanistan plunge to deadly low

By Sammy Westfall

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Marie Kondo’s life is messier now — and she’s fine with it

The tidying queen continues to find ways to spark joy, but these days, that doesn’t hinge on having a perfectly organized house.

By Jura Koncius

7 inexpensive (or free!) ways to create a more organized closet

By Hannah Holland

We tested 12 supermarket marinara sauces. Only one was a clear winner.

Dads in Congress form a caucus to push for family-friendly policies

By Caitlin Gibson

Parents worry about their kids. But moms especially, new research finds.

By Caitlin Gibson

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

In this ‘Tempest,’ a misshapen, two-headed monster steals the show

In Edward Hopper’s New York, silence speaks volumes

By Philip Kennicott

Randall Park’s directorial debut is an ode to flawed Asian Americans

‘City Under One Roof’ puts a whole new twist on claustrophobia

By Maureen Corrigan

D.C., MD. & VA.

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A decade of women in combat: “I had everything they had, plus 120 tampons.”

By Petula Dvorak

D.C.’s lack of snow is nearing a record amid very mild winter so far

By Ian Livingston

Seeking a census count for the unhoused in D.C.

By Clarence Williams

Metro outlines plan to boost service levels beginning in February

By Justin George

Judge declines to dismiss charges against former Loudoun schools chief

Capital Weather Gang

D.C.-area forecast: Some clouds and January chill today, but milder this weekend

By A. Camden Walker

Going Out Guide

The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1

By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin, Haben Kelati and Chris Richards

FDA advisers favor retiring original covid shot and using newer version

By Carolyn Y. Johnson and Laurie McGinley

CBD not shown to be safe enough for use in food or supplements, FDA says

By Laura Reiley and Daniel Gilbert

Judge curbs Fla. probe into U.S. medicine’s trans treatment standards

By Spencer S. Hsu

Scientists invented a melting liquid robot that can escape from a cage

Doomsday Clock hits 90 seconds to midnight, its most dire prediction ever

By Ellen Francis and Scott Dance

How to see green comet passing Earth for first time in 50,000 years

By Matthew Cappucci

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At Australian Open, Novak Djokovic closes on men’s record-tying 22nd major

By Liz Clarke1 hour ago

Australian Open women’s final will feature two players on the rise

By Chuck Culpepper

The Bengals’ big-game vibes were forged by the College Football Playoff

By Adam Kilgore

How the Eagles scrapped a pass-first approach and built around Jalen Hurts

By Sam Fortier1 hour ago

NFL championship game picks: Fly, Eagles, fly (into the Super Bowl)

By Matt Bonesteel

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Business empire of Asia’s richest man hit by sell-off after fraud report

U.S. economy grew 2.1 percent in 2022, but recession fears linger

By Abha Bhattarai

Beyond the hype, failure still is a big part of the space industry

By Christian Davenport

FAA identifies contractor involved in outage that led to ground stop

By Lori Aratani, Ian Duncan and Michael Laris

Work Advice: Boss and I clashed, but it’s okay now. Do we still need mediation?

By Karla L. Miller

Woodberry Tavern thinks big in a small space in Baltimore

By Tom Sietsema1 hour ago

A hot toddy won’t cure your cold, but it will warm your spirits

By M. Carrie Allan

3 exceptional sparkling wines to toast your love this Valentine’s Day

By Dave McIntyre

This rich stew from a Native American chef connects us to the land

By Ellie Krieger

All-inclusive resorts want you to forget their cheesy reputation

By Andrea Sachs

Everything you need to know about using AirTags to track luggage

By Christopher Elliott

How to budget for your dream trip this year

By Natalie B. Compton

State Dept. warns Cancún visitors against Ubers as taxis protest

By Natalie B. Compton