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Democracy Dies in Darkness

Protesters block a highway Sunday night in Tel Aviv. (AP)

Netanyahu fires defense minister who called for halt to judicial overhaul

Minutes after the announcement of Yoav Gallant’s dismissal, demonstrators began filling the streets throughout the country, hoisting Israeli flags and shouting, “De-mo-cra-cy!”

By Steve Hendrix and Shira Rubin16 minutes ago

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MISSISSIPPI TORNADO

(Video: Jon Gerberg/The Post; photo: Jahi Chikwendiu/The Post)

‘Everything is gone’: Loss and destruction in a small Mississippi town

By Anumita Kaur and Emmanuel Felton

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For some Rolling Fork residents, recovery from tornado is uncertain

By Adam Lynch, Ginny Cooper McCarley, Lauren Kaori Gurley, Ben Brasch and Brittany Shammas1 hour ago

Why the size of the Mississippi tornado was remarkable

By Niko Kommenda and Kasha Patel

NCAA TOURNAMENT

(John McDonnell/The Post)

LSU women roll past Miami; San Diego State, Miami men join Final Four

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West warns Putin against ‘dangerous’ nuclear rhetoric but downplays threat

By Francesca Ebel

(Kathleen Hinkel for the Post)

The man who saved pinball gets his Hollywood moment. Reluctantly.

Roger Sharpe’s momentous 1976 game is now the inspiration for a new movie, “Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game.” But he wanted to make sure the filmmakers got it right.

By Adam Ruben

Dan Tyler hugs his daughter after picking up her prescription, which they paid for out of pocket. (Joe Buglewicz for The Post)

One girl’s struggle with obesity and the $1,331-a-month drug that her insurance won’t cover

Youth obesity is an epidemic, but few insurers will cover expensive drugs for adolescents.

By Ariana Eunjung Cha

‘Succession’ stops pulling punches in its final season

By Lili Loofbourow

RetropolisThe Past, Rediscovered

One of Edgar Allen Poe’s darkest stories is the mystery of his own death

By Randy Dotinga

TRANS IN AMERICA

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This Texas teen wanted an abortion. She now has twins.

Brooke Alexander found out she was pregnant days before the abortion ban took effect.

The crisis in American girlhood

Why we’re still stuck in Trump’s world

Netanyahu fires defense minister who called for halt to judicial overhaul

Their child’s obesity drug was working. Then their plan refused to pay.

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The politics of cruise ships, and more!

By Andrew Van Dam

Juliette Lewis conquered Hollywood by 22. She’s finally back on top.

By Karen Heller

The untold story of Jimmy Carter, his best friend and a murder charge

By Danielle Paquette

A blender TikTok pasta recipe outraged Italians. There’s a better way.

The court building where the grand jury was meeting last week. (Getty Images)

The TakeAnalysis

Indictment or no, Trump’s strategy is the same: Attack and threaten

Trump, under legal threat, tries to short-circuit DeSantis momentum

By Isaac Arnsdorf, Isaac Stanley-Becker and Hannah Knowles

Biden’s FAA nominee withdraws after Sinema scuttles committee vote

By Michael Laris

The FixAnalysis

The top 10 Republican presidential candidates for 2024, ranked

Rep. Ro Khanna endorses Rep. Barbara Lee in Senate race in California

By Azi Paybarah

Carolyn Hax: How sad is it when parents stare at their phones?

By Carolyn HaxMarch 26

Solution to Evan Birnholz’s March 26 crossword, “ID Numbers”

By Evan BirnholzMarch 26

The German customs my partner taught me to embrace

By Cat WillettMarch 26

Frustrated over canceling a subscription? Relief may be coming.

By Michelle SingletaryMarch 24

Miss Manners: How do I enforce a no-cellphones rule at my wedding ceremony?

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Ask Amy: Friend with addiction has now ‘found God to the extreme’

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Well+BeingNews and advice to live well every day

(Marine Buffard for The Washington Post)

This short breathing exercise is a stress buster

By Dora Kamau

Are candies like Skittles dangerous? A Calif. bill aims to ban chemicals in processed foods.

By Jennifer Hassan, Helier Cheung and Marlene Cimons

Olympic runner Kara Goucher’s lessons on resilience

Watching live sports in person may be good for you, researchers say

By Erin Blakemore

Aggressive bacterium linked to eyedrops can be deadly. Here’s why.

By Kelsey Ables and Marlene Cimons

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

(Adam Lynch for The Post)

How Mississippi’s tornadoes unfolded and why they were so deadly

By Jason Samenow

Roads, other infrastructure infringe on many biodiversity hot spots

By Erin Blakemore

Auroras dazzle as far south as Virginia, North Carolina and Arizona

Warm winter threatens beloved Canadian tradition: The hair-freezing contest

By María Luisa Paúl

Monarch butterflies lose sanctuary in Mexico as climate changes

By Naomi Schanen

Americans deserve a better message than ‘Trust us, TikTok is bad.’

AI isn’t magic or evil. Here’s how to spot AI myths.

By Tatum Hunter

What is Bard good for? Our tech columnist finds out

By Geoffrey A. Fowler

Popular apps with Chinese ties can gather more data than TikTok

Hollywood, music industry brace for a TikTok ban

By Taylor Lorenz

Indicted Chinese exile controls Gettr social media site, ex-employees say

Hrysha Leontiev lives with his grandparents after a Russian airstrike killed his mother. (Alice Martins for The Post)

Kyiv doctor killed in Russian airstrike shows war’s fallout far from front

By Missy Ryan, Kostiantyn Khudov and Alice Martins

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Netanyahu’s political touch eludes him as Israel spirals into chaos

By Steve Hendrix

Burrowing badgers force weeks-long shutdown for Dutch trains

By Andrea Sachs

Police using ‘excessive force’ at France protests, rights groups say

By Claire Parker and Ellen Francis

Tunisia says dozens killed as three ships sink in Mediterranean

By Miriam Berger

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Former carriage house on Capitol Hill on the market for $1.15 million

By Sophia Solano

Chicatana offers a front-row seat to sublime Mexican cooking in D.C.

By Tom Sietsema

Kids these days! Why do they talk back, argue, disrespect elders?

By Meghan Leahy

I learned to put the needs of others first. Now I’m trying to unlearn that.

By Shelley Couvillion

How to make the most of duty-free airport stores

By Christopher Elliott

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Chinese exile controls social media site that reaches millions of Americans, ex-employees say

Explosion at Pennsylvania chocolate factory leaves at least 4 dead

By María Luisa Paúl1 hour ago

Once hounded by police, Los Angeles street vendors find new freedom

By Silvia Foster-Frau

Outgoing Catholic charity chief: Poverty requires more than ‘Band-Aids’

By Michelle Boorstein

Tigers briefly escape enclosure after storm, Georgia zoo says

By Ben Brasch and Leo Sands

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charges

By Travis M. Andrews

Groban and Ashford ignite the flames of a funny, sexier ‘Sweeney Todd’

By Peter Marks39 minutes ago

At trial, Gwyneth Paltrow is dressing for where she’d rather be

By Ashley Fetters Maloy

The most uncomfortable moments from Gwyneth Paltrow’s testimony

By Avi Selk and Hadley Green

D.C., MD. & VA.

(Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post)

What’s new at Nationals Park for 2023

Family of 17-year-old killed by Park Police hold march, vigil

By Ian Duncan and Antonio Olivo18 minutes ago

Metro experiences delays amid a surge of cherry blossom-bound riders

D.C. political consultant’s 2022 death in New York ruled a homicide

By Salvador Rizzo

How did one of Jimmy Carter’s solar panels wind up in Takoma Park?

Capital Weather Gang

PM Update: Fairly clear and nearly calm tonight. Shower chances tomorrow.

By A. Camden Walker

Going Out Guide

The 25 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

By Fritz Hahn, Sophia Solano, Adele Chapin, Peter Marks, Chris Richards and Nevin Martell

(Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

NFL owners to discuss Roger Goodell extension, scheduling for Thursday night games

NFL owners pause removal talk, await Daniel Snyder’s next moves

By Mark Maske, Nicki Jhabvala and Liz Clarke

Caps’ comeback goes for naught as late turnover leads to loss to Penguins

By Roman Stubbs

Matt Adams among Nationals’ latest roster cuts as Opening Day nears

By Andrew Golden

Spirit set to open season with renewed optimism, permanent home at Audi Field

By Ella Brockway

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Latest crisis to hit U.S. economy illustrates the costs of complacency

By David J. Lynch

Bye, banks: Recent turmoil is spurring many to move their money

By Abha Bhattarai

The internet rediscovered Blockbuster’s website. Press play on nostalgia.

By Kelly Kasulis Cho

An illustrated guide to how fees are making everything pricier

By Hamza Shaban and Hartley Lin

Hundreds of banks would be vulnerable in SVB-style runs, researchers say

By Erica Werner

Pork chops meet a dirty martini: A saucy dish best shaken, not stirred

By Ali Slagle

8 recipes to clean out the fridge, including soup, pilaf and frittata

By Becky Krystal

Malabi, a Middle Eastern rose water pudding, is a simple, silken joy

By Jessica Stolzberg

How to cut cake like a pro

By Aaron Hutcherson

The German customs my partner taught me to embrace

By Cat Willett

Passport wait times are up again. Don’t let them spoil a trip.

By Natalie B. Compton

Burrowing badgers force weeks-long shutdown for Dutch trains

By Andrea Sachs

8 things to know about traveling in Europe during labor strikes

By Hannah Sampson