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Democracy Dies in Darkness

Noemi Chiriac continues to deal with the repercussions of covid. (Nitashia Johnson for The Post)

Long-covid symptoms are less common now than earlier in the pandemic

An analysis of nearly 5 million U.S. patients who had covid also shows that patients with certain underlying conditions have twice the odds of seeking care for long covid.

By Amy Goldstein and Dan Keating

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IRAQ WAR: 20 YEARS LATER

How a cancer-linked environmental debacle looms over the U.S. legacy in Iraq

On American military bases, trash was burned in the open, poisoning the air. In the villages surrounding Iraq’s largest burn pit, sickness has been constant.

By Louisa Loveluck and Mustafa Salim

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(Michael S. Williamson/The Post)

Senior care is crushingly expensive. Boomers aren’t ready.

An estimated 18 million middle-income baby boomers will not have enough to pay for care for moderate to severe needs, according to one analysis.

By Christopher Rowland

Trump calls for protests of what he claims is his imminent arrest

By Josh Dawsey, Shayna Jacobs, Carol D. Leonnig and Justine McDaniel12 minutes ago

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Big banks may get bigger as crisis swamps ‘too big to fail’ worries

By David J. Lynch

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Vanishing phone customer support is driving us all insane

Opinion by Helaine Olen

War party

Opinion by Michael de Adder

We’re thinking about food ‘waste’ all wrong

Opinion by Tamar Adler

Some of my GOP colleagues have lost their moral compass on Ukraine

Opinion by Chris Sununu

Did Ron DeSantis really flip-flop on Russia and Ukraine?

Opinion by Jason Willick

I don’t care if DeSantis eats pudding with his fingers

Opinion by Paul Waldman

Here’s what was really going on in the fracas at Stanford Law

Opinion by Ilana Redstone

Rihanna and Lupita shine bright like diamonds — but at what cost?

Opinion by Karen Attiah

Only from The Post

Notre Dame’s new spire is being built, with hopes of late 2024 reopening

The cathedral, normally Paris's most visited landmark, has been closed since it was gutted by an April 2019 fire.

(Anthony Calvert for The Post)

Love them or hate them, these are the people you’ll meet on vacation

The newlyweds. The high roller. The negotiator. You didn't invite these fellow travelers on your trip, but you're about to get acquainted.

By Natalie B. Compton

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LIVE: NCAA TOURNAMENt

Tennessee men beat Duke; U-Conn. women rout Vermont

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REVIEWS

In WNO’s belated ‘Blue,’ a powerhouse family portrait of joy and pain

By Michael Andor Brodeur

‘Godland’: A gorgeous but inert tale of 19th-century Iceland

By Mark Jenkins

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Trump calls for protests of what he claims is his imminent arrest

But advisers to the former president said they have no specific knowledge of the timing of an indictment in the Manhattan case.

Senior care is crushingly expensive. Boomers aren’t ready.

Long-covid symptoms are less common now than earlier in the pandemic

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour opener: A complete recap of all 44 songs

Loud music was blamed for hearing loss in her 40s. It wasn’t the cause.

Carolyn Hax: She doesn’t want her ex’s fiancee at their kids’ events

By Carolyn HaxMarch 18

Banking news, stock market lurches got you jittery? Here’s some advice

By Michelle SingletaryMarch 17

Should my spouse and I file jointly or separately?

By Michelle SingletaryMarch 17

Relationship woes? ‘Breakup’ therapy might be the answer.

By Sarah GundleMarch 17

Miss Manners: Is it rude to ask hosts to disable their smart speakers?

March 18

Ask Amy: Volunteer seamstress wants to ask for a larger donation

March 18

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Well+BeingNews and advice to live well every day

(Cam Cottrill For The Washington Post)

She disagreed with her early hearing loss diagnosis. She was right.

By Sandra G. Boodman

Americans are knee-deep in medical debt. Most owe hospitals.

By Erin Blakemore

Relationship woes? ‘Breakup’ therapy might be the answer.

By Sarah Gundle

Listen to a 3-minute meditation: A guide to mindful eating

By Kessonga Giscombe

5-minute breathing exercises can improve your mood and reduce anxiety

By Richard Sima

The Home You Own

(The Washington Post/Illustrations by José L. Soto /The Washington Post; Nicholas Lund; iStock)

Beckon birds to your backyard with these avian welcome mats

By Scott Kirkwood

How to make your home smell better without harmful chemicals

By Lindsey M. Roberts

Having a wedding at home is special — but not always easy or cheap

By Hannah Holland

We tested five TikTok cleaning hacks. Here’s what worked.

By Kalina Newman

Bats in the attic, raccoons in the tub: What to do when animals get in

By Jessica M. Goldstein

BOOK WORLDNews, reviews and big ideas for all things fiction and nonfiction

(Javier Jaén for the Washington Post)

Why are so many Americans poor? Because we allow it, two books argue.

By Timothy Noah

Kelly Link wants to push us outside of our comfort zone

By Anita Felicelli

Borders can be spaces of wonder — if you have the right passport

By Kanishk Tharoor

Sometimes it’s too much! But the exclamation point has a point.

By Florence Hazrat

Kara Goucher and Lauren Fleshman reveal what’s wrong with women’s running

By Mythili G. Rao

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

(Mario Tama/Getty Images)

California’s massive snowpack is driving fears of major farmland flooding

By Diana Leonard

Climate change makes cherry trees blossom early — and puts them at risk

Apple’s ‘Extrapolations’ shows how hard it is to make climate must-watch TV

By Shannon Osaka

This crow is ‘very intelligent’ — and it’s struggling to survive in the wild

By Dino Grandoni

What to know about the Willow project, one of the largest oil developments on federal land

By Timothy Puko

More Banking System coverage

In photos: Second day of violent protests roils France after pension overhaul

Genetic data links raccoon dogs to covid origin; WHO seeks China cooperation

By Joel Achenbach and Mark Johnson

LIVE BRIEFING: WAR IN UKRAINE

Grain deal extended; Putin’s ICC arrest warrant is justified, Biden says

By Washington Post staff

War forces thousands of disabled Ukrainians into institutions

By Steve Hendrix, Amanda Morris and Siobhán O'Grady

In SightPerspective

This year’s Leica Women Foto Project Award winners showcase the world through stunning images

By Kenneth Dickerman

(Bruce Schreiner/AP)

Bill that would force trans youth to de-transition passes both Ky. chambers

By Andrea Salcedo

Ski patrollers struggle to afford mountain towns. Will unions help?

By Karin Brulliard

History and housing clash in Berkeley in a fight over People’s Park

By Scott Wilson

Calif. firefighters were already strained. Then came rain and snow.

By Reis Thebault

Florida bill would ban young girls from discussing periods in school

By Timothy Bella

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

‘Swarm’ alludes to the Beyhive, but the new thriller is about much more

By Bethonie Butler

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour opener: A complete recap of all 44 songs

Can depression get playful? ‘Lucky Hank’ says yes.

By Lili Loofbourow

Adam Sandler reflects on his career in a rare sit-down interview

By Geoff Edgers

Capital Weather Gang

PM Update: Fairly sunny and moderately breezy through tomorrow

By A. Camden Walker1 hour ago

See today’s road closures for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K

By Washington Post Staff

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Covid vaccine holdout Djokovic blocked from entering U.S., will miss Miami Open

By Ellen Francis

Dave Martinez’s job title never changed, but his mission did

By Barry Svrluga

CJ Abrams is dealing with back tightness. The Nats are playing it safe.

By Jesse Dougherty

Against another Eastern power, Wizards are lacking in loss to Cavaliers

Capitals can’t overcome another slow start, fall at home to Blues

By Roman Stubbs

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7 sauces, dressings and condiments that pack a major flavor punch

By Becky Krystal

How to make the Red Hen rigatoni with sausage that the Bidens ordered

By Becky Krystal

Peter Chang’s restaurant empire expands to Columbia, Md. Lucky diners.

By Tom Sietsema

This $12 malbec is soft, fruity and kosher for Passover

By Dave McIntyre

A LGBTQ party on the slopes at Telluride Gay Ski Week

By Kelsey Brunner

TSA settles the score: Peanut butter is a liquid

By Natalie B. Compton

An illustrated encyclopedia of people you meet on vacation

By Natalie B. Compton

U.S. Embassy issues Mexico travel warnings to spring breakers

By Hannah Sampson

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By Christopher Elliott

As settler violence surges, Palestinians say they have nowhere to turn

By Loveday Morris

For Asian Americans, thrill of Oscars offset by rising anti-Asian hate

By David Nakamura

The worst cities in the U.S. for allergies