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Takeaways from Michigan Senate debate between Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers
Even mothers were not exempt in a fierce debate in the race for a critical U.S. Senate seat.
Linkin Park documentary 'Unshatter' tracks band's emotional return to recording, touring
Linkin Park is revealing the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind its return in the new documentary “Linkin Park: Unshatter.”
Russia’s plague scare and the danger of unpreparedness
The erosion of global public health infrastructure does not serve America's interests.
Trump bought over $1 million in SpaceX debt days before unveiling space policy
The purchase, revealed in his latest financial disclosure, involved a firm directly affected by his administration’s actions — and led by presidential ally Elon Musk.
Hegseth wants Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad to be public
“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday about the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
Obama marvels at Democrats’ Senate chances
“There are states right now in play that I would not have imagined being in play,” the former president said.
Trump emails Medicare enrollees about $90 payment, touts his policies
The unusual move, which comes weeks before the midterm elections, has been derided by Democrats and advocates as a stunt.
Margaret Hamilton dies at 90. Her programming helped astronauts reach the moon.
Working behind the scenes at MIT, she played a key role in the success of NASA's Apollo missions. She was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Democrat called slur by Trump airs ad urging ‘No men in women’s sports’
Senate candidate Annie Andrews, a Senate candidate in South Carolina, released a transgender issues ad days after the president called her an anti-transgender slur.
Trump’s Nobel ambitions fade, but Norway still fears his wrath
Trump seldom talks about the Nobel Peace Prize these days, but in Norway, some fear that any award could provoke him.
Trump says ‘we protect our cities’ after suggesting Iran could ‘take out’ L.A. or San Diego
At a rally Wednesday, the president repeated remarks about Iran attacking the cities but added that “we’re not going to let that happen.”
China nominates health official to lead WHO
China has nominated health official Song Li to lead the World Health Organization
Analysis | The October Surprise isn’t what it used to be
The idea of one news story remaking an entire election in the final weeks of the campaign might be from a bygone era.
The surprising new idea that is reshaping how we think about ADHD
Scientists are starting to uncover the links between being a night owl and some neuropsychiatric conditions.
Alaska found a way to elect more moderates. Now voters might end it.
Alaskans will decide in November whether to ditch a system that allows four primary candidates, regardless of party, to advance to the general election.
I’m a pediatrician in Michigan, and here’s what I’ve learned about how medical schools can improve community health
In medicine, poverty is often screened for, documented and then ignored as a “social” issue outside the scope of medicine.
Trump administration paving way for temporary sale of some unapproved peptides
Food and Drug Administration scientists and some medical experts have raised alarms about increasing access to certain peptides.
Trump says Reflecting Pool will be refilled this week, but work is ongoing
Material was still being applied to the bottom of the pool on Wednesday.
Trump returns to Texas, where Republicans are struggling
Republicans are spending heavily to defend a state the president won comfortably two years ago.
Analysis | The extraordinary amount of money pouring into the midterm elections
How much is too much?
Analysis | Trump gets caught in the weave and hands Democrats a target
The president’s misinterpreted comments about Los Angeles and San Diego created opportunities for his foes and confusion for his allies.
Trump rebukes political advisers for taking other work during midterms
The president, who generally resists admitting fault, has recently made several reversals responding to ethical concerns.
Scientists discovered a crocodile they never knew existed
CT scans helped determine that the fossil unearthed in Egypt came from a distinctly different ancient species.
Takeaways from the Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins, Troy Jackson
The debate in a race for a critical Senate seat featured lots of talk about President Trump, high prices and the war in Iran.
Health Brief: Medical devices join Trump’s tariff bargain
Plus: Trump administration turns up the heat on price transparency enforcement
Three Senate races shift toward Democrats in Cook ratings
The latest changes reflect growing worries for Republicans.
In Texas governor’s race, Abbott spends big to try to stay in office
Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa has ramped up her fundraising.
NAACP launches voter protection hub for midterm elections
The civil rights organization is stepping up efforts in response to President Donald Trump’s push to change voting rules.
Analysis | With Kamala Harris, Democrats face a conundrum
There is considerable admiration for the former vice president, but also some reservations if she runs again.
3 science-backed ways to help your brain clear out waste
If the brain’s plumbing doesn’t work properly, research shows, cellular garbage accumulates, and a cleaner brain may be a healthier one.
GOP is at risk of significant state legislative losses, Post analysis finds
Democrats have a rare chance to boost their state presences after years of Republican gains.
Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo after patient dies in Nairobi
Kenya’s Health Ministry has confirmed the country’s first imported Ebola case from Congo
How AI is adding to health care affordability concerns
AI was touted as a way to improve efficiency in health care. But in the short run, it's adding to cost pressures.
Why your health insurance problem might not be over when you turn 65
Couples with an age gap have an extra consideration: How to continue coverage for the younger spouse who’s not yet eligible for Medicare.
What the science of memory tells us about sexual assault cases
Amid accusations of rape at Cornell University, a growing body of research is challenging assumptions about how victims remember details of their assaults.
Trump launches ‘Super Intelligence Force’ after calls for AI slowdown
Leaders from the intelligence community, the Pentagon, the Federal Trade Commission and the Office of Personnel Management will serve on the task force.
A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistricting
Scotlandville is a predominantly Black community in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that’s facing challenges in its political representation
Election skeptics took over this county. They still don’t trust results.
In Shasta County, California, the election chief lost his job — then locked up the ballots and called the FBI.
How a patient advocate could help you navigate your family's next health crisis
Here’s what you need to know to work with one most effectively.
How Roy Cooper became Democrats’ best chance to flip a Senate seat
The former North Carolina governor is running in a state that for decades has more often preferred Republicans for federal office.
Bosnia votes as pro-Russian politician looms large over the race and ethnic tensions simmer
Bosnia is holding a general election with citizens of all ethnicities focused on everyday problems
Trump reveals GOP senator’s phone number in battle over daylight saving time
Sen. Tom Cotton, usually a staunch Trump ally, has vowed to oppose efforts for year-round daylight saving time. He reiterated his opposition Saturday.
A toddler’s wobbly walk, hand tremors send parents on a medical journey
Doctors initially told the boy's parents not to worry. But they pressed for years until a rare diagnosis became clear.
Trump revisits the scene of his political ascent as Republicans struggle
A month before the midterms, the president is returning to Alabama and other places where his movement remains strongest.
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New research measures the loudest birds known to science, with three South American species topping the chart. https://wapo.st/3TA5iab
Maryland Democrats should reject gerrymandering and set a national precedent
Marylanders have a chance in November to turn the tide against one of the worst tactics in American politics.
Health Brief: Drugmakers unscathed by Trump’s drug price plan
Plus: Governors warn of a Medicaid work requirements crunch
Can a wealth tax solve our political and fiscal problems? The math says no.
Economists have advocated for wealth taxation as a way to reduce political power resulting from wealth concentration. Here’s why that won’t work.
Trump embarks on rally blitz hoping to energize GOP voters
Trump’s low standing with voters limits the places he can most effectively campaign. Advisers hope he can energize GOP voters.
Nebraska’s Dan Osborn responds to leaked audio commenting on Trump supporters
Osborn, an independent running for Senate, answered rapid-fire questions.
4 takeaways from Trump’s Time magazine interview
Just over a month before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump addressed the top issues confronting his administration in a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine.
Trump does not rule out demolishing the Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center was closed last month amid a legal battle over whether President Donald Trump can add his name to the performing arts venue.
We polled two must-watch House races. There are good signs for Democrats.
Democrat Shannon Taylor is narrowly ahead of Rep. Rob Wittman (R) in Virginia's 1st, while Democrat Tom Perriello is modestly behind Rep. John McGuire (R) in the 5th.
Is it your personality or a psychological disorder? TikTok has answers.
Maladaptive daydreaming, obsessional jealousy and misophonia are now topics of study as social media trends force psychiatrists to rethink their diagnostic “bible.”
These birds can match the earsplitting decibels of a chainsaw
New research measures the loudest birds known to science, with three South American species topping the chart
The government’s new chatbot won’t talk politics, but it will fact-check Trump
The AI “concierge” promises to help users with passports, Medicare and more. We tested what it can actually do.
Trump’s White House visitor screening center poised for approval
The project, which would revamp how visitors enter the White House grounds, is one Trump construction effort that has drawn wide agreement.
Senate leaves town until after the midterms as final bills founder
Democrats block several pieces of legislation pushed by Republicans looking for victories ahead of Election Day.
Senate confirms Keith Sonderling, a business ally, as labor secretary
The vote came shortly before senators planned to recess late Wednesday to campaign ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-associated death as outbreak continues
Cases in the state, home to the country’s largest ongoing measles outbreak, have climbed to 943 across 39 counties.
Trump acknowledges bind he faces on immigration policies
The president spoke at a Hispanic Heritage Month event as Latino voters abandon him.
Democrat Troy Jackson apologizes for Holocaust reference
The Senate nominee’s bid to unseat incumbent Susan Collins (R) is critical to Democrats’ hopes for reclaiming control of the chamber.
Trump’s nominee to be nation’s top doctor clears key hurdle in Senate committee
Nicole Saphier, a radiologist and former Fox News contributor, is the third person the president has nominated to be surgeon general in his second term.
Senate blocks measure requiring report on Israeli violence in West Bank
Nearly all Senate Democrats voted to require the State Department to report on Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.
U.S. ends health aid to Zimbabwe after ‘America First’ deal is spurned
The African nation refused to make an agreement with the Trump administration, which has sought to slash foreign assistance and impose new terms on recipients.
Maine Democrat who rejects special interests previously ran PAC that courted them
Troy Jackson is challenging Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a pivotal contest that has been dominated by campaign finance issues.
Fox News agrees to host Texas Senate debate; no word from Paxton yet
The last Senate race in Texas not to have a debate was in 2000.
Scientists identify new species of penguin, first in more than a century
Researchers were able to show that over hundreds of thousands of years, the gentoo penguin has diverged into four distinct evolutionary lineages.
Cities keep shelling out taxpayer money for sports stadiums, yet the economics almost never makes sense
Communities almost never see a boost in job or income growth after taxpayers subsidize a new sports facility.
How Ted Cruz, once a Republican gadfly, became a bipartisan dealmaker
The Texas senator was the driving force behind a bill to overhaul regulation of college athletics that passed the chamber Monday night.
CDC updates measles toll, now counts 2 deaths
The updated tally comes after Pennsylvania reported four measles-associated deaths in 2026 in a growing outbreak.
Jack Smith clashes with senators over Trump probes, says ‘I will not be silenced’
Jack Smith returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to defend his derailed efforts to prosecute President Donald Trump, telling lawmakers he would not “be silenced by continued threats of prosecution” from the president.
Health Brief: The fight over ultra-processed foods
The Trump administration is weighing a federal definition of ultra-processed foods as RFK Jr. pushes a broader crackdown on ingredients tied to chronic disease
The WPI Conversation: Why global health still needs external funding
Arnhold Institute of Global Health Director Rachel Vreeman on the continued need for global health funding in the wake of wide cuts
White House to reopen part of Lafayette Square after eight months
Administration officials are still pursuing plans to build a permanent fence around the park.
Analysis | The 9 Senate seats most likely to flip party control in November
Democrats need to flip several in red states to win back the Senate majority. Here are their best chances.
Mexico’s journalists have long faced bullets. Now lawsuits against them are rising
Politicians and judges are increasingly attempting to shut down press freedoms in Mexico, raising concerns among journalism watchdog groups
As a sports medicine doctor, here’s what I want you to know about peptides
Patients often ask me if peptides can help improve their physical health and increase longevity. This is what I tell them.
As a sports medicine doctor, here’s what I want you to know about peptides
Patients often ask me if peptides can help improve their physical health and increase longevity. This is what I tell them.
White House expands taxpayer-paid ad campaign boosting Trump
The taxpayer-funded campaign borrows the president's political rhetoric as the White House defends the spots as “public service” announcements.
In Knoxville, cheers for Trump
The president, booed at other big sporting events this year, drew mostly cheers at Neyland Stadium. In the parking lots, some of his own voters had misgivings.
Why a spacecraft exploring moons where life may thrive is zipping by Earth
Sent to determine what conditions hypothetical life would face deep in the solar system, “Juice” must first make two more passes of everyone’s favorite inhabited world.
Soaring diesel prices are clobbering Trump’s MAGA faithful, exposing rifts
Pain at the pump for rural Republicans is shifting the political map.
Ospreys are disappearing along the East Coast. Scientists think they know why.
At the center of a widening crisis for one of the nation's great wildlife comebacks is a fish most Americans would hardly recognize.
Scientists analyzed 22,000 hours of bear videos. This is what they learned.
Virginia Tech researchers sought a better understanding of the factors shaping hibernation.
She waited for hours and left untreated. The ER billed her anyway.
The hospital said her visit began as soon as “care,” which could mean registration and nursing assessment, was initiated.
Permitting reform is good politics and good for markets. Bring it on.
A truly tech-neutral deal would serve the interests of both parties.
Lawmakers slam Trump’s move to cancel $810M in funding approved by Congress
The White House announced plans to cancel funding for refugee services and other domestic programs. Lawmakers say it infringes on their spending authority.
Reap the health benefits of fermented foods with these 9 recipes
How to eat more kimchi, yogurt and other fermented ingredients in fun and delicious ways.
A past FBI inquiry complicates Susan Collins’s campaign message in Maine
News of a probe involving political contributions and federal contracts has some in a shipyard town raising questions about her influence.
The Senate map is looking even better for Democrats. Here are races to watch.
The goal of keeping Democratic Senate seats and flipping four GOP seats once felt like a long shot. Now it's feasible.
3 common health conditions that can cause hair loss in women
Treating the underlying issue may help stop or even reverse your hair loss.
Trump heads to Texas-Tennessee football game as midterm rallies slide
Trump will attend the Tennessee-Texas college football game on Saturday and the President’s Cup golf tournament on Sunday.
Inside the alleged plot to attack Trump’s birthday UFC fight
Prosecutors say the plan was coordinated between men in at least six states almost entirely online, and took shape in mere weeks ahead of the June 14 event at the White House.
White House has not acted on RFK Jr.’s push for proof ultra-processed foods are safe
A draft letter obtained by The Post shows Kennedy’s favorable response to a petition that food experts said could lead to significant changes for the industry.
Supreme Court blocks Missouri congressional map favoring GOP for third time
The ruling ends a complicated legal fight that has injected uncertainty into November’s midterm elections in the state.
AI ads are popular in the 2026 midterms, but state laws haven’t stopped a lack of disclosure
Campaign advertisements that use AI to attack rival candidates are not uncommon in the 2026 midterms, some more obviously fake than others
Health Brief: The business of treating Alzheimer’s
Plus: FDA takes aim at a major compounding pharmacy’s GLP-1 offerings