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Scientists are investigating whether popular supplements could harm the aging brain
New studies raise questions about the use of Vitamin D, omega-3 fish oil and glucosamine supplements in some people.
Scientists are investigating whether popular supplements could harm the aging brain
New studies raise questions about the use of Vitamin D, omega-3 fish oil and glucosamine supplements in some people.
Analysis | Meet the lawmaker who’s worried about Christian nationalism
Rep. Jared Huffman is concerned about religious freedom.
Fetterman appears by video at GOP convention and says he’ll work with Trump
The U.S. senator from Pennsylvania described himself during his remarks as a “common-sense Democrat” who rejected socialism.
Apple just raised prices on new and older iPhones. Here’s what they cost now.
Apple and other gadget makers have raised prices in part because of the shortages of key components in hot demand by AI companies.
Trump administration proposes changes to census that could exclude millions
If adopted, the changes could exclude millions of residents from the decennial tally, reshaping congressional representation in the country.
Analysis | How Canada, with elbows up, could hurt Trump in the midterms
The president's fight with our neighbor to the north — a constant over the course of his second term with a focus on trade — has turned ugly in recent weeks.
3 minutes vs. 90 minutes: Which workout is better for your health?
A new study found that three minutes of intense exercise floods our blood with molecules linked to better health.
Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, two other close aides
Financial disclosures show the sums were equivalent to nearly one-third of each of their salaries. Experts say the gifts are without precedent and may violate the law.
NYC voters give Mamdani high marks, say mayor is doing better than expected
A new Suffolk University poll also finds New York voters disagree with GOP calls for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to stay away from 9/11 memorial.
Americans' satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows
A new poll shows that only 32% of Americans are satisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the country
With Ohio’s governorship up for grabs, a toxic race turns violent
An alleged assailant forced his way Sunday toward Democratic candidate Amy Acton at a county fair, officials and witnesses said. Authorities said he was carrying two pistols and a Taser.
Democrats try a novel path to defeat a battleground Republican: Moving to the left
Antiestablishment candidate Randy Villegas is testing the conventional wisdom about what it would take to unseat Rep. David G. Valadao in California.
Armed individual ‘lunged’ at Democrat nominee for Ohio governor, campaign says
Amy Acton’s campaign said multiple people were injured at the event at a county fair in Canfield, Ohio.
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack
10 easy, healthy snacks that kids will love
These recipes for muffins, snack mix, energy balls and more are proof that eating better doesn’t have to be boring, regardless of age.
Turning Point is laying the groundwork to shape Republican presidential primary in 2028
Turning Point Action activists made waves at the Iowa State Fair by heckling Democratic politicians
Health care, potholes, rats: D.C.’s presumptive mayor gets an earful from her city
Lewis George’s self-styled “listening tour,” with events planned in each of D.C.’s eight wards, echoes a familiar variety of political stagecraft.
Health care, potholes, rats: D.C.’s presumptive mayor gets an earful from her city
Lewis George’s self-styled “listening tour,” with events planned in each of D.C.’s eight wards, echoes a familiar variety of political stagecraft.
ChatGPT bans campaigns from using AI to make ads. They’re doing it anyway.
A Washington Post review found 39 campaigns that disclosed payments to AI companies, but consultants say many more do it and don’t disclose it.
In boost to GOP, Supreme Court says parties should get lower TV ad rates
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that political parties should get discounted TV ad rates when they coordinate spending with candidates.
Trump moves to allow ranchers and hunters to kill gray wolves
The president ordered his administration to lift Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves, again wading into a fraught debate between ranchers and conservationists.
Health Brief: Pentagon-NIH pact raises questions
Plus: Congress has little time to move health care policy, as Democrats formulate ambitious 2027 agenda
Don’t blame free markets for populist failures
American economic struggles are driven by government spending and intervention.
Oregon small businesses deserve a break from steep credit card fees
Credit card companies charge businesses swipe fees, and businesses often pass them on to consumers.
Court throws out Missouri congressional map, helping Democrats keep seat
In addition, Maryland’s high court cleared the way for voters to decide in November whether to back a plan to eliminate a GOP-held seat in 2028.
Health Brief: The remote monitoring squeeze
Plus: Health tech dealmaking spree is spilling into digital health, with buyers targeting virtual care, diagnostics, wearables and AI.
Coins, cards and buildings: Where the government has Trump’s name and face
President Donald Trump’s administration has put his name on more than a dozen buildings, documents, government items and programs during his second term.
Judge blocks Trump’s latest attempt to limit birthright citizenship
The judge said the issue raised in Trump’s August executive order was settled by the Supreme Court, and “no Presidential Executive Order can undo what the Supreme Court has done.”
We asked nutrition experts what they eat for dessert. Here’s their list.
The occasional treat can actually be good for you.
Health insurance costs projected to spike next year by most in two decades
Employers predict an average 8.2% increase in the cost of their insurance plans. Workers will shoulder some of the cost.
Fall vaccine guide: What to know about covid, flu and RSV shots this year
Influenza, covid-19 and RSV are expected to send hundreds of thousands of Americans to the hospital this fall.
‘Feels like coming home’: Seven writers pick the best sports stadiums
Sometimes, the venue is just as special as the players.
Analysis | Democrats’ battle over establishment figures heads to New Hampshire
After Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey triumphed in the Democratic Senate primary, it's off to the Granite State.
27% of U.S. adults turn to AI for personal, emotional, social queries
More than a quarter of U.S. adults turn to chatbots for personal or emotional discussions, including for entertainment or social advice, a new survey found.
Poll shows nearly 90% of Americans believe government corruption is widespread
The belief increased by 10 percentage points compared with last year, a Gallup poll found.
Health Brief: More drugmakers cut pricing deals
Plus: Nonprofits break down foreign aid cuts amid Trump administration shift to global health strategy
Trump says U.S. might ‘smack’ Iran but that fighting is likely to remain limited
The president downplays the possibility of escalating military action against Tehran, despite recent tit-for-tat attacks.
Some Jewish Republicans bashed JD Vance. Now he’ll speak to them in person.
The vice president is set to appear at a Republican Jewish Coalition summit at a time when many prominent donors and activists oppose his potential presidential bid.
Chatbots got safer but will still role-play self-harm with users
A study that staged more than 50,000 conversations with AI chatbots found that they will help users role-play or write stories about their suicide or death.
Trump’s deals in Africa could cut U.S. health aid by more than half, analysis shows
The planned reductions — targeting programs that combat the spread of deadly diseases — coincide with an administration push to make developing nations spend more.
Analysis | The politics of the company you keep
The Senate race in Michigan is critical to Democrats, but associations may matter.
Hotlines can’t aid maternity-care capacity
For women here, “accessing care” can mean driving an hour or more for routine prenatal appointments
Trump says he will report NBC host to FCC for ‘rebuke or punishment’
The president’s latest in a string of threats against broadcasters followed a comment by Kristen Welker about “some mixed results” from his midterm endorsements.
The screenings and other habits doctors recommend as early-onset cancers rise
Some cancers can’t be screened for or are hard to detect, but there are many factors that can help manage risk.
I’m a mental health expert. Here’s how I would search for an online therapist.
Online treatment can be just as effective as traditional in-person visits, but certain strategies can help ensure the best outcome.
Asking Eric: Mandatory mental health days stress this employee out
Letter writer’s company encourages taking an annual day off to hang out with co-workers outside of the office.
Gov. Abbott blocks funding in Texas for Flock cameras as bipartisan fury brews
The automated license plate readers aren’t popular with the public. Politicians are catching on.
LGBTQ people struggle to get needed health care and pay for it, study finds
LGBTQ+ people spend much more on health insurance than the rest of the population, according to a new study.
Trump announces creation of U.S. Space Academy
The school will serve the Space Force, the sixth and newest branch of the military President Donald Trump created during his first term, as well as NASA and the growing civilian spaceflight industry.
Cyclospora lettuce outbreak now tied to 20 states
The best-by dates for these recalled products have passed, and the lettuce should no longer be available in stores or restaurants, or available for purchase.
To match Denmark’s public health, we need more than its vaccine model
There are plenty of lessons the U.S. should take from countries such as Denmark, but vaccine policy is not one of them.
Calcium testing for heart health may have limited value for many, study finds
The increasingly popular test, known as a CAC scan, checks for arterial plaque. It can help those at intermediate risk of heart disease but may provide little insight for others.
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ finally looks like the future
A first look at "GTA VI" gameplay finally looked like a leap in technology, visuals and storytelling.
FDA just approved updated covid shots. Here’s what to know as cases rise.
Questions remain over formal federal recommendations for which Americans should get a vaccine, which could complicate availability of the shots in a handful of states.
The long afterlife of QAnon conspiracy theories haunting American politics
Ideas from QAnon’s conspiracy theory have appeared on government social media sites during Trump’s second term and continue to divide America amid social and economic crises.
Norwegian King Harald's health is in very serious condition, palace says
Norwegian King Harald is in very serious condition as his health deteriorates, according to palace officials
Health Brief: The hidden costs of the surprise billing fix
Plus: The FDA approves pioneering treatment for one of the deadliest cancers.
Analysis | Alaska’s weird (and important) Senate race
There will be two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, which greatly benefits Democrats.
The science on whether golf really counts as exercise
The answer depends largely on whether you use a cart.
America has never had a Black Republican governor. That could soon change.
Top-down control and bottom-up insurgency are changing the nation’s politics.
Her health insurer approved a breast MRI. She still owed $1,200.
Unlike mammograms, breast MRIs aren’t universally covered as zero-cost preventive care.
Health Brief: Washington’s AI biosecurity gap
AI’s biological capabilities are advancing, but safeguards are needed to manage the risks
2 measles-related deaths reported in Pennsylvania, the state’s first in 35 years
Both people were unvaccinated. Their deaths, the first ones reported in the U.S. this year, came as the country registers the most measles cases in any year since 1991.
7 science-backed things to do on your phone for better brain health
Scrolling mindlessly can worsen your mood. Try this instead.
California lawmakers vote to increase transparency over influencers’ paid political posts
The California Senate has passed a bill to fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post in support of a political candidate or issue on the ballot
The health of Norway's King Harald deteriorates over the weekend
King Harald of Norway’s health has deteriorated, according to the royal palace
Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy
“I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada,” the former vice president told CNN.
Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney drew international attention earlier this year by warning that middle powers such as Canada must resist economic coercion
In translating the world’s biggest entertainment, accuracy isn’t everything
A Final Fantasy veteran says some debates over localization can overlook the nuances of the craft.
U.S.-Canada breakdown shows limits of Trump’s aggressive trade strategy
“It’s a big setback,” one analyst said, noting that other countries unhappy with the president’s trade deals are probably watching closely.
In translating the world’s biggest entertainment, accuracy isn’t everything
A Final Fantasy veteran says some debates over localization can overlook the nuances of the craft.
See the moment when Republican politicians turned against data centers
In the past six months, Republicans' public statements about data centers have turned sharply negative, according to a Washington Post analysis.
Trump’s visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge
A federal judge said the indefinite pause, which affected nationals of countries in every corner of the globe, ran afoul of antidiscrimination protections.
Pope Leo praises San Marino as model of freedom and common good
Pope Leo XIV has praised San Marino as a model of political freedom and service to the common good, using a visit to the tiny republic to warn against political and economic systems that place power above human dignity
Why some couples are combining a European vacation with their IVF treatments
A growing number of Americans are looking abroad, particularly to Greece and Spain, to escape the high cost of fertility treatments at home.
No deal reached in U.S.-Canada trade talks as 50 percent tariffs take effect
The U.S. will impose new tariffs on Canada after the two countries failed to reach a deal.
Industrial policy meets red state politics
Manufacturing jobs aren't always as popular as politicians think.
Democrats remain far behind GOP in cash on hand as midterms near
New filings find the Democratic National Committee trailing its Republican counterpart by more than $100 million, with millions of dollars in debts.
President Trump and ally-turned-antagonist Michael Cohen reconcile
Trump’s appearance on Cohen’s radio show — their first public conversation since a bitter falling out — seemed to suggest their relationship had been mended.
How data centers can stanch the political bleeding
Politicians are stampeding to distance themselves from an important industry.
Cook Political Report shifts Senate races in Texas, Iowa leftward to ‘Toss Up’
The nonpartisan publication moved its ratings in four contests to the left.
Democrats’ view of Trump’s first term improves in retrospect, poll finds
Recent ratings of the state of American democracy in 2020 rose by eight points compared with surveys of Democrats that year.
Analysis | Darline Graham’s ‘oops’ moment and the pitfalls of acknowledging ignorance
Like the senator from South Carolina, candidates have admitted to not knowing things before. Doing so rarely ends well for them.
Trump joins leaders of crypto companies in push for industry-backed bill
President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for Congress to pass legislation that could lend greater legitimacy to the fast-growing industry — which includes the Trump family business.
Trump shows off his new helipad, brags about construction projects
For a brief period Wednesday, the president set aside more troubling issues to revel in his role as White House redeveloper.
Trump says he expects to meet with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un later this year
In an impromptu White House meeting with reporters, the president touted his relationship with Kim and said North Korea has “57 very powerful nuclear weapons.”
Three more Trump-endorsed candidates lose their primaries
So far, 10 candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump have lost their 2026 Republican primary races, nearly tying Trump's worst year in 2022.
This secular congressman is urging Democrats to fight Christian nationalism
A book out this week by Rep. Jared Huffman argues that secularism is gaining ground in the U.S.
Trump revives unverified claims of noncitizen voting in 2020
President Donald Trump on Tuesday repeated his long-standing falsehoods about a rigged 2020 election.
Poll: Gov. Sanders holds lead over two opponents
Incumbent Republican Gov. Sarah Sanders is leading her two general election opponents despite the headwinds of President Trump’s political woes in Arkansas. A new statewide survey of 1,217 likely voters...
Poll: Gov. Sanders holds lead over two opponents
Incumbent Republican Gov. Sarah Sanders is leading her two general election opponents despite the headwinds of President Trump’s political woes in Arkansas. A new statewide survey of 1,217 likely voters...
Backlash in Michigan complicates Democrats’ road to retaking the Senate
The party’s chances may depend on Abdul El-Sayed, who beat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s preferred candidate and has criticized his support for Israel.
Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state
Florida voters cast ballots Tuesday for Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, U.S. Senate and several congressional races
Hegseth travels to Iowa in his ‘personal capacity’ amid 2028 speculation
Officials familiar with the defense secretary’s thinking believe he is considering a run for president or some other office after his time in the Trump administration ends.
House ethics panel opens sexual misconduct investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez
The California Democrat said that he had “made personal mistakes outside my marriage” and that will cooperate with the investigation.
Planned Parenthood to spend more than $600,000 against Susan Collins in Maine
The ad buy, which will focus on the senator’s vote to confirm Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, is the largest investment from Planned Parenthood Votes in any state this cycle.
60 days after signing Iran deal, Trump stuck in quagmire as peace talks stall
President Donald Trump’s interim deal with Iran in June set aside two months for negotiations, but the window has now closed and broader talks are stalled.
Supreme Court rebuffs Trump’s bid to overturn $5 million verdict in Carroll case
The president was found liable of sexually assaulting and defaming E. Jean Carroll in the high-profile civil case.
RFK Jr.’s dangerous love affair with peptides
The health secretary takes a 19th-century approach to U.S. drug safety standards.