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HURRICANE IAN

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Ian nears Category 5 as Fla. governor warns of ‘nasty’ days ahead

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Which cities in Florida will get the worst of the storm?

By Zach Rosenthal1 hour ago

Visual Story

Photos: Florida braces for landfall

By Washington Post Staff

War in Ukraine

(Video: Danish Defence Command; file photo: Getty Images)

E.U. warns of ‘robust’ response against sabotage after Nord Stream blasts

European leaders are increasingly calling the leaks the result of sabotage, with many pointing the finger at Russia.

By Meg Kelly1 hour ago

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Perspective

How Lizzo came to play a president’s 200-year-old crystal flute on a D.C. stage

A day before Lizzo’s public performance, she spent a private afternoon at the Library of Congress, playing several flutes from its collection.

By Theresa Vargas27 minutes ago

OPINIONS

Biden is mending ties with our oppressors. He should listen to us instead.

Opinion by Lina al-Hathloul, Khalid Aljabri and Abdullah Alaoudh

‘Car Talk’ host: Independent auto shops deserve the right to repair your car

Opinion by Ray Magliozzi

The U.S. and China are headed for a showdown at the U.N.

Opinion by Josh Rogin

Chess has a cheating problem. It might need a vigilante, too.

Opinion by Megan McArdle

What’s at stake with Arlington’s missing middle housing debate

Opinion by Michael O'Grady

Of course LinkedIn is experimenting on you

Opinion by Molly Roberts

Just how racist is the MAGA movement? This survey measures it.

Opinion by Jennifer Rubin

Cartoon

History repeats itself

Opinion by Michael de Adder

Listen: The woman leading Italy’s far-right

Track covid: Daily new U.S. hospitalizations fell 6% in the past week

Play: Today’s crossword puzzles and other games

Cook: Make a chili worthy of Kevin from ‘The Office’ with Brian Baumgartner

Advice

7 ways a recession could be good for you financially

By Michelle Singletary

Bank of England moves to stabilize U.K. finances after pound crashes

By Karla Adam

Trump weighed bombing drug labs in Mexico after he mistook adviser, new book shows

New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman’s “Confidence Man” details unusual, erratic interactions between Donald Trump and world leaders, members of Congress and his own aides.

By Josh Dawsey1 hour ago

Post Politics Now

FDA announces new definition of what can be labeled ‘healthy’

As part of a national strategy released ahead of its Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, the White House wants the FDA to update the nutrition criteria for “healthy” claims on food packages.

By Laura Reiley