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Silicon Valley’s golden age fades as Big Tech layoffs continue

The era of moonshots and free sushi lunches is ending as tech companies double down on the goal of making money.

By Gerrit De Vynck1 hour ago

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Who’s sending what to Ukraine: A new wave of Western weapons, explained

From U.S. M1 Abrams to German Leopard 2 tanks, Kyiv’s allies have agreed to elaborate weapons requests that once made them balk.

By Ellen Francis, Adam Taylor, Samuel Granados and Naomi Schanen1 hour ago

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A gunman started shooting at D.C. commuters. A Metro mechanic was killed as he tried to intervene.

By Katie Mettler and Justin George

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How well does ChatGPT handle everyday office tasks? We put the AI chatbot to the test.

The AI chatbot ChatGPT can generate conversational responses to questions. Here’s what we found after tests in five categories.

By Danielle Abril

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Listen: The FDA is ready for gay and bisexual men to donate blood

Play: Today’s crossword puzzles and other games

Carolyn Hax: Teens have chores but seem ‘oblivious’ to them

Cook: Broth vs. stock: What’s the difference and does it matter?

U.S. reaches military base access agreement in the Philippines

By Karen DeYoung and Rebecca Tan

Memphis’s SkyCop cameras couldn’t prevent Tyre Nichols’s beating death

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GOP councilwoman fatally shot outside her N.J. home: ‘Despicable, criminal act’

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Hunter Biden’s lawyers, in newly aggressive strategy, target his critics

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Videos show evidence of escalating crackdown on Iranian protests

A Post analysis reveals with new clarity how security forces are operating in a protest epicenter — carrying out arrests, beatings and, in some cases, opening fire on civilians.

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Nikole Hannah-Jones isn’t done challenging the story of America

A new Hulu series is the latest version of “The 1619 Project,” a reframing of American history that drives Republicans up the wall.

By Wesley Lowery

Punxsutawney Phil is wrong: Spring is arriving early in some places

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Licking things at sushi train restaurants is the latest viral Japanese trend

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An alleged $500 million Ponzi scheme preyed on Mormons. It ended with FBI gunfire.

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Voters could tip Wisconsin Supreme Court left on abortion, gerrymandering

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Spending time in nature may protect against the risk of dementia

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What is benzene, and why does it keep causing beauty product recalls?

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A smartphone app may help detect stroke symptoms, research shows

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Ultra-processed foods may increase ovarian, other cancer risks, study says

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This free fitness equipment is hidden in plain sight

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The environmental cost of beef vs. chicken? Tuna vs. salmon? Compare dozens of foods here.

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How New Zealand plans to tackle climate change: Taxing cow burps

By Rachel Pannett

Rich nations pledged to pay for climate damages. Where’s the money?

By Steven Mufson

As world shifts to renewable energy sources, questions about critical minerals are raised

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It’s not just alleys and gutters. Coral reefs have a rat problem, too.

By Dino Grandoni

Looking beyond phones, Samsung plans to make ‘extended reality’ devices

By Chris Velazco

Do you have a moral duty to watch the police beating of Tyre Nichols?

Your iPhone has powerful new security features. Do you need them?

By Heather Kelly

TikTok launches charm offensive amid calls to ban the app

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SEC suit ‘charts a perilous new course,’ hacked law firm says

By Aaron Schaffer and Vanessa Montalbano

This software tries to spot lung cancer years earlier. Can it?

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Concussion treatment for kids has changed. Here’s what you should know.

By Elizabeth Chang

A 6-year-old ordered $1,000 in takeout. The reason: He was hungry.

By Andrea Salcedo

9 home-maintenance tasks for your February to-do list

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These everyday items endanger the environment. Here’s how to handle them.

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How to find a storm door that will keep bugs — and intruders — away

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Vermont man dies after brawl during middle school basketball game

Family pleads for answers after Calif. police fatally shoot double amputee

Veterans sue Biden Justice Dept. over pistol brace restrictions

Truman called to integrate the military 75 years ago — and to go further

By Frederic J. Frommer

School worker stole $1.5 million worth of chicken wings, prosecutors say

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Grammys ignored Latin music for years. Bad Bunny made them listen.

By Bethonie Butler

A new Batman and more: Our analysis of James Gunn and DC’s lineup

By David Betancourt

Beyoncé is going on tour. Is Ticketmaster ready?

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10 January books to read now

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Expedited clearing of McPherson Square leaves D.C., homeless scrambling

By Marissa J. Lang and Kyle Swenson

Life as a national mustache champion: ‘I drink a lot more stuff with straws’

D.C. photographer goes to great heights to bring statues down to earth

After fatal shooting, Karon Blake’s mother speaks out: ‘He took my baby’

In child custody dispute, breastfeeding mom is ordered to use bottle

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D.C.-area forecast: Seasonably chilly today before Friday’s Arctic blast

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Rich lineup of Washington-area events to honor Black History Month

At least three red states could make it harder for voters to keep abortion legal

By Rachel Roubein and McKenzie Beard

Long-term exposure to pollution linked to depression, study finds

By Kelly Kasulis Cho

CDC warns EzriCare eyedrops may be linked to bacterial infections, 1 death

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How will ‘couch potato’ humans evolve? Idle cavefish offer clues.

By Mark Johnson

How to see the green comet — from the astronomer who discovered it

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Surprising mummy ingredients found at ancient Egyptian workshop

By Carolyn Y. Johnson

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Mind games, rookie CBs and coaching history: A look at the Super Bowl matchup

By Adam Kilgore

What to know about the NFL’s Pro Bowl Games, from dodgeball to kick-tac-toe

By Matt Bonesteel

For Tom Brady, the cost of greatness finally became too great

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Bobby Beathard, Hall of Fame Washington football executive, dies at 86

By Glenn Rifkin

It’s Senior Bowl week. Which positions are the Commanders keeping tabs on?

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As the U.S. deals with the Great Resignation, these countries have pushed for the ‘right to disconnect’

Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, slowing pace of its hikes

By Rachel Siegel

Boeing delivers last 747 as fans celebrate plane that changed air travel

By Andrew Jeong

Job openings spiked in December to high not seen since summer

By Taylor Telford

Federal watchdogs ask Congress for long-delayed help to fight covid fraud

Roast a cabbage to make grain bowls, then more meals through the week

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School worker stole $1.5 million worth of chicken wings, prosecutors say

By María Luisa Paúl

7 macaroni and cheese recipes, whether you want classic or bold

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A multi-layered spice paste recipe unlocks the cuisine of Bali

By Pat Tanumihardja

5 signs you have the wrong travel insurance

By Christopher Elliott

Everything you need to plan a ski trip this winter

By Natalie B. Compton

All-inclusive resorts want you to forget their cheesy reputation

By Andrea Sachs

Goodbye passport stamps, hello biometrics: Customs is getting faster

By Andrea Sachs