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‘Shortness of breath’: How police first described what happened to Tyre Nichols

The brutal footage released Friday echoed the disparity between what police often initially report and what actually happens.

By Justine McDaniel and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff

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Ukraine’s battle for justice could prove just as challenging as the fight for land

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians across West Bank as escalation looms

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He said scuba diving in Fiji was ‘research.’ Now he owes the feds $375K.

By Jack Stripling

Seven ways the White House can dodge the debt limit, and why experts are skeptical

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Eagles and 49ers, Chiefs and Bengals meet in conference title games

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The 2024 GOP presidential primary season is kicking off. Here’s the potential field.

As Donald Trump hits the trail, many other Republicans are making moves toward challenging him.

By Hannah Knowles and Amy B Wang

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For longevity, muscle strength may be as important as aerobic exercise

In recent studies, muscle-strengthening activities were associated with almost a 20 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, lung cancer and all-cause mortality.

By Ian McMahan

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When the sun sets and the magic ends, these birds wreak havoc

For Romans, life would be a bit more convenient if the birds went elsewhere. But amid attempts to manage the birds, it seems the starlings have more say in the matter than the people do.

By Chico Harlan and Stefano Pitrelli

The 22 movies we hated in 2022 — and how to watch them, if you must

By Michael O'Sullivan

Restaurant Reviews

Tom Sietsema’s 6 favorite places to eat right now

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

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‘Shortness of breath’: How police first described what happened to Tyre Nichols

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The remarkable brain of a carpet cleaner who speaks 24 languages

The 2024 GOP presidential primary season is kicking off. Here’s the potential field.

The $400K conundrum: Why America’s urban rich don’t feel that way

Judges Elizabeth Branch and James C. Ho speak during a discussion of free speech at Yale University in 2022. (Reuters)

Trump’s lasting legacy on the judiciary is not just at the Supreme Court

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Independent voters wary of investigations, want House GOP to deliver results

New Arizona GOP chairman solicits election deniers to secure spot

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How the Ilhan Omar committee vote compares to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s

Who would work for Rep. Santos? Capitol Hill is watching closely.

By Joe Heim and Meagan Flynn

Carolyn Hax: Friend with unsavory kitchen habits insists on cooking

By Carolyn HaxSunday, January 29

Three moves to get your tax refund faster in 2023

By Michelle SingletaryFriday, January 27

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

By Sahaj Kaur KohliThursday, January 26

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

By Karla L. MillerThursday, January 26

Miss Manners: Always the dinner party host, never the guest

Saturday, January 28

Ask Amy: My friend sent an email that ruined my Thanksgiving

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

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Why chocolate is so delicious, according to science

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Some babies just refuse the bottle. That can be rough on moms.

By Meeri Kim

If you could, would you want to know when you will die?

By Steven Petrow

Moving lessons on forgiveness out of religious spaces and into schools

By Richard Schiffman

The Home You Own

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

By Hannah Holland

How to do the laundry better, according to a TikTok cleaning queen

By Jandra Sutton

Want to break up with your gas fireplace? Here’s how to convert it.

By Marissa Hermanson

Heirloom seeds can yield robust, tastier veggies. Here’s what to know.

By Nevin Martell

Light fixtures can make or break a space. Here’s how to change one yourself.

By Jennifer Barger

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

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‘The Terraformers’ is a dazzling look at the distant future

By Paul Di Filippo

In the gripping ‘My Father’s House,’ a priest takes on the Nazis

By Malcolm Forbes

Prince Harry’s audiobook is worth a listen, even if you’re sick of him

By Marion Winik

What happens as the boomers die off? A Post columnist takes a book-length deep dive.

By Jill Filipovic

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

By Maureen Corrigan

I was hit with $1,300 in credit card fraud. Here’s how to cut your risk.

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

After layoffs, tech companies face uphill battle to boost diversity

Big Tech was moving cautiously on AI. Then came ChatGPT.

By Nitasha Tiku, Gerrit De Vynck and Will Oremus

Is lab-grown steak kosher? Religious leaders weigh the sensitive question

By Laura Reiley

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This trader bets against companies. Now he’s targeting one of the biggest.

By Julian Mark and Rachel Lerman

100 years after Rosewood Massacre, just one house — and much pain — remains

By DeNeen L. Brown

For Black Memphians, Tyre Nichols’s death opens new chapter of pain

By Emily Davies and Tim Craig

A child-size rifle with cartoon skulls, inspired by the AR-15, raises concerns

By Andrea Salcedo

National Prayer Breakfast breaks with Christian group that ran it for years

By Jack Jenkins and Adelle M. Banks

ClimateExpanded coverage of a changing planet

The fashion industry ‘greenwashes’ all the time. Here’s how to spot it.

By Allyson Chiu

Car buyers love EVs but hate the prices. That’s bad for green-energy hopes.

By Jeanne Whalen

Zero-emission steel won’t happen without trade-offs, researchers say

By Erin Blakemore

Ski resorts can now make fake snow in 80 degrees. Here’s why that’s a problem.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

This woman combats a White-dominated book industry by printing her own

By Ellie Silverman

Gregory Allen Howard, screenwriter of ‘Remember the Titans,’ dies at 70

By Brian Murphy

‘Schoolhouse Rock’ turns 50. Here’s how it shaped a generation.

By Frederic J. Frommer

Robert Townsend’s ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ comes full circle

By Bethonie Butler

D.C., MD. & VA.

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Some parents question revised account balances after Maryland 529 error

By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel

Critics of D.C.’s ‘Safe Passage’ question if school commutes are safer

By Lauren Lumpkin and Emily Davies

Maryland trashes recycling company whose sites became alleged dumps

By Fredrick Kunkle

Packed session offers advice and a lifesaving giveaway as local overdoses rise

By Laura Meckler and Tara Bahrampour

Montgomery County detectives investigating death in park

By Keith L. Alexander

Capital Weather Gang

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Going Out Guide

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

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NFL’s unparalleled parity was born at a cigarette-burned desk in Philadelphia

The Bengals are very good. When did they get to be so annoying?

By Candace Buckner

From the Big 12 to the NFC title game, the legend of Brock Purdy plays on

For 49ers’ Kyle Shanahan, the right intentions mean no regrets

By Sally Jenkins

As a Black, interim NFL coach, Steve Wilks never had a fair chance

By John Feinstein

Oil-packed tuna is rich in flavor — and deserves a spot in your pantry

By G. Daniela Galarza

6 gnocchi recipes, starring homemade and store-bought dumplings

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Restaurant group uses workers’ cash to lobby against them, advocates say

A bear in Colorado took 400 selfies. Fashion pros say they’re a star.

By Natalie B. Compton

Is the age of unplugging on planes over?

By Natalie B. Compton

Go ahead, order the room service french fries

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All-inclusive resorts want you to forget their cheesy reputation

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