California makes it harder to use lyrics as evidence against rappers
Lyrics have been used in criminal cases against rappers Snoop Dogg, Young Thug, Gunna and more. California now restricts that practice.
By Kim BellwareSolution to Evan Birnholz’s Oct. 2 crossword, “Building Blocks”
A little construction work.
By Evan BirnholzAsk Amy: Should I tell my kids the truth about their grandparents?
A mom wonders whether her adult kids should know the truth about how her parents treated her.
By Amy DickinsonCarolyn Hax: Evict the cat so the boyfriend can move in? Maybe ... not.
The boyfriend hates cats and won't move in with one there -- and his partner hasn't leapt to accommodate him.
By Carolyn Hax7 fall soup recipes starring squash, carrots, apples and more
These fall soup recipes deliver on flavor and comfort, whether you want something rich and creamy or light and brothy.
By Becky KrystalThe unbearable lightness of Elon Musk’s texts
One billion dollars for Twitter? Two billion? Whatever you think, man.
By Monica HesseHurricane Ian dumped trash on the beach. These guys picked up 310 pounds of it.
They removed derelict lobster traps, marine rope and other waste on Key Biscayne Beach that washed ashore from the severe winds.
By Sydney PageA guide to how words like Hispanic and Latinx came about
The Washington Post consulted experts to develop a glossary explaining the history and importance of terms like Hispanic, Latino, Latinx and Latine.
By Samantha CheryCarolyn Hax: Neither spouse wants to work again after parental leave
Neither parent wants to go back to work as the family breadwinner. Now what do they do?
By Carolyn HaxAsk Amy: My brother lives in the family vacation home year-round
Reader wants to deal with their brother using the family vacation home year-round.
By Amy DickinsonMiss Manners: My sister brings up her grief whenever anyone complains
A reader’s sister lost her son three years ago. Now, she brings it up whenever anyone complains about their own problems.
By Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin and Jacobina MartinHow to make better coffee, whether pour-over, cold brew or Keurig
Cozy coffee weather is coming! We share tips on brewing a better cup with an assortment of devices, from pour-over to Keurig.
By Tim CarmanBaking spices add complexity to savory dishes. Here’s how to use them.
Spices such as cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, star anise, cardamom and nutmeg can add great flavor complexity to savory dishes in addition to sweet ones.
By Aaron HutchersonTom Sietsema’s fall dining guide countdown: Tail Up Goat is No. 3
Counting down Tom Sietsema's Top 5 D.C. area restaurants of 2022.
By Tom SietsemaThey learned they were dating the same man. They dumped him, took a vacation together.
Three weeks after finding out about one another, the women boarded a plane to Costa Rica for a getaway.
By Avery KleinmanWhat’s the best frozen chicken nugget? We tried 10 brands to find out.
There are a lot of frozen chicken nugget options, but a few rose above the rest in our 10-brand taste test.
By Emily HeilAsk Damon: I’m terrible at keeping in touch with friends. Is something wrong with me?
A reader feels like a bad friend for struggling to keep up with their friends who live out of town.
By Damon YoungMi Vida 14th Street continues the Mexican fiesta started at the Wharf
There's nothing subtle, but a lot that's delicious, at this three-floor outpost, home to a 26-foot-high "Tree of Life" and a barge of an appetizer platter.
By Tom SietsemaIn Scotland, a city’s world-class industrial past informs its present
In Dundee, a formerly industrial city along Scotland's eastern coast, the author finds many parallels to his Baltimore hometown.
By David BrownNew school mental health days? How parents can make them work for kids.
More states are allowing school mental health days. But how should parents decide if their kid needs one, and how should the child spend the day?
By Elizabeth Chang