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The hidden way cannabis changes your brain while you sleep

Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.

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Jul 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • washingtonpost.com
The hidden way cannabis changes your brain while you sleep

Research suggests cannabis suppresses REM sleep, raising questions about memory, emotion and the purpose of dreams.

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Jul 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Facing Political Attack and Falling Enrollment, Colleges Take the Fight to … Each Other

As Americans have fewer children, competition is intensifying among institutions and recruiters for a dwindling pool of students.

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Jul 23 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonmonthly.com
Colts, Raiders Get Strong Deebo Samuel Take Amid 49ers Speculation

The future of former San Francisco 49ers wideout Deebo Samuel is a major talking point with the 2026 NFL season nearing. Samuel is probably waiting for the right situation to play on a team looking to contend for a playoff spot. Last season with the Washington Commanders, played 713 total snaps, leading to a 69.4 overall PFF […] The post Colts, Raiders Get Strong Deebo Samuel Take Amid 49ers Speculation appeared first on HEAVY.

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Jul 23 • 2:18 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Democrats try to harness data center backlash that's dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas

Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for Texas governor, is focusing on data centers as a key issue in her campaign against Republican Gov. Greg Abbott

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Jul 23 • 12:15 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
FDA reviews peptide injections favored by RFK Jr. and wellness influencers

Federal health advisers are meeting to review a group of controversial chemicals called peptides

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Jul 23 • 12:06 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Olympic Mountain Glory

Snow-capped mountains carved by deep river valleys preside over northwestern Washington state.

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Jul 23 • 12:01 AM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
As cost of youth sports grows, Congress eyes regulation of private equity

WASHINGTON – Federal lawmakers are weighing restrictions on private equity in youth sports as families face rising costs, mandatory travel expenses and added fees. Industry supporters argue private investment expands facilities and access.

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Jul 22 • 8:33 PM EDT • Sports • cronkitenews.azpbs.org
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Trump touts children’s investment accounts as he searches for a political win

The president promoted his “Trump accounts” program on a visit to Georgia, hoping to give Republicans an economic message that will connect with voters before the midterms.

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Jul 22 • 7:08 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
A closer look at Mamdani’s small-business agenda

The New York mayor wants every business owner to have a sherpa to navigate regulations.

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Jul 22 • 5:21 PM EDT • Business • washingtonpost.com
Australian woman gives birth to identical quadruplet girls, a medical rarity

The chance of conceiving monozygotic quadruplets is 1 in 15 million, a maternal fetal specialist said.

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Jul 22 • 4:54 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Standoff with Iran prompts a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The Saudi deal stoked surprise and immediate concern across Washington, as well as in Israel, itself a nuclear power that has long feared an atomic arms race could grip the region.

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Jul 22 • 4:46 PM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Padilla Leads Tri-Caucus in Introducing Sweeping Health Equity Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), along with Senators Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Representatives Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.-02), and Grace Meng (D-N.Y.-06) announced the reintroduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act (HEAA) of 2026, bicameral legislation that would address health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities as well […]

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Jul 22 • 4:33 PM EDT • Health • padilla.senate.gov
Jayapal, Dingell, CPC Members Host Universal Healthcare Shadow Hearing

Full video of the hearing can be watched HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) today hosted a shadow hearing on Medicare for All, led by Chair Emerita Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), the lead sponsors of the Medicare for All Act of 2025. During the hearing, CPC Members and witnesses […]

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Jul 22 • 3:06 PM EDT • Health • jayapal.house.gov
Not a ‘redo’: Secret Service prepares for second press dinner after attack

As the Secret Service prepares for a second take at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on Friday, Director Sean Curran defended how his agency handled security at the first version of the dinner.

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Jul 22 • 2:55 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Halo composer says Washington needs fewer career politicians

Marty O'Donnell says independent voters are embracing 'common sense' after years of what he calls left-wing 'nonsense'

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Jul 22 • 2:54 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies Game Thread

Follow along as the Nats look for another series win in a crucial rubber match with the Rockies

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Jul 22 • 2:40 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Republican blocks bill to halt retrofit of Qatari-gifted Air Force One

Democrats have been trying to stop the Pentagon from spending more money on the luxury jet, which they call an "illegal" gift.

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Jul 22 • 2:33 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Whitmer makes ‘science of reading’ training mandatory for Michigan teachers

Michigan elementary school teachers will be required to take literacy training by the 2031-2032 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

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Jul 22 • 2:06 PM EDT • Science • washingtonpost.com
France had 5,700 more deaths than usual during its June heatwave, health officials say

France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heatwave last month, according to the public health agency

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Jul 22 • 12:06 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Stony Brook University Researchers Chosen for Landmark DOE Genesis Mission AI-for-Science Awards

More than $2.4M will support collaborations with Brookhaven National Lab and other institutions to address complex science and technology challenges WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2026 – Researchers at the State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) secured five inaugural awards through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Genesis Mission, a national AI-for-science

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Jul 22 • 12:04 PM EDT • Science • news.stonybrook.edu
When Politics Replaces Science, Black People Pay the Price

There’s a dangerous proposal coming out of Washington that too many people haven’t heard about — and that silence is exactly how policies that harm Black people slip through the cracks

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Jul 22 • 11:58 AM EDT • Politics • lasentinel.net
'You sir, are the failure': Hegseth pressed by Democratic senator on Iran war plan

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced bipartisan scrutiny in the Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers pressed him to explain the rising costs of the war in Iran.

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Jul 22 • 11:48 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Washington Nationals Announce 2026 First-Year Player Draft Class

The Washington Nationals have announced all but two 2026 draft picks have officially signed with the organization

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Jul 22 • 11:22 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Old-guard WA Democrats stage an intervention as party tacks left

Two of Washington’s former governors have now called out their own party, the Democrats, for “out of control” spending and taxes in Olympia. Is the party cracking up?

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Jul 22 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
IAM Union Thanks Deirdre Hamilton for Distinguished Service, Warns Against Political Interference in Labor Boards

WASHINGTON, July 22, 2026 — The IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers), which represents more than 100,000 workers across the airline and railroad industries, is thanking former National Mediation Board (NMB) Member Deirdre Hamilton for her service following her dismissal by the Trump Administration, a move made possible by a recent Supreme Court

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Jul 22 • 8:14 AM EDT • Politics • goiam.org
DOE Unveils First Genesis Mission Awards for AI-Driven Science

Nearly 300 projects selected from historic RFA response spanning all 50 states to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, discovery science, and national security. WASHINGTON, July 22, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the first projects selected under the Genesis Mission Request for Applications (RFA). The national portfolio of research teams will help develop […]

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Jul 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • hpcwire.com
Messy primaries plague both major political parties, causing chaos and confusion in the midterms

As midterm campaigning heats up, both major political parties face unexpected challenges

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Jul 22 • 7:12 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Democratic socialists won in liberal cities. Can they do it in a swing state?

Wisconsin’s Francesca Hong hopes the burst of support for democratic socialists in liberal parts of the U.S. will boost her bid for governor in the battleground state.

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Jul 22 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Analysis | How a Democratic candidate’s volatility could shape a key Senate race

Troy Jackson has a tough road ahead.

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Jul 22 • 5:37 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
US to Spend $5 Billion on Health, Construction Research Powered by AI

By Courtney Rozen WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. will ⁠spend $5 ⁠billion to tackle long-standing scientific ⁠problems across multiple fields using AI, the Trump administration said in a statement on Wednesday. The agencies will use the funding to identify the root causes of chronic ...

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Jul 22 • 5:05 AM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Anthropic to Donate $20 Million to US Political Group That Supports AI Regulation

WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - AI giant Anthropic will ⁠donate $20 ⁠million to a lobbying ⁠organization that supports AI regulation, according to a company statement released on Wednesday, its latest move to influence U.S. policy on the technology. The company ‌is donating to Public First ‌Action,

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Jul 22 • 5:03 AM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Mamdani says U.S. authorities should arrest Netanyahu as ‘architect of a horrific genocide’

The New York mayor has repeatedly denounced the Israeli leader despite criticism from other Democrats. He challenged the federal government to ensure that Netanyahu be tried for war crimes by the International Criminal Court.

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Jul 22 • 4:57 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Commanders 53-man roster prediction features tough decisions

The Commanders have some big decisions to make over the next month, so let's predict what that could look like in our latest projection.

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Jul 22 • 3:07 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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2,000 volunteers join a painstaking effort to restore massive skeleton of prehistoric predator

More than 2,000 volunteers are helping Polish scientists restore a Mastodonsaurus skeleton

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Jul 22 • 2:27 AM EDT • Science • washingtonpost.com
Goodman Goes Deep as Rockies Sink Nationals

What else can Hunter Goodman not do? The Colorado Rockies' all-world catcher slammed a solo home run in helping his team defeat the Washington Nationals.

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Jul 22 • 12:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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An Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet girls

An Australian woman has given birth to identical quadruplet girls after a pregnancy doctors described as incredibly rare

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Jul 21 • 11:18 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
House passes bill to fund the government until after midterm elections

Senate appropriators are working on a different version of a stopgap bill with the aim of attracting some Democratic support.

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Jul 21 • 10:18 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Jaguars’ Wide Receivers Named Training Camp ‘Battle to Watch'

Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, and Jakobi Meyers fight for targets as high-stakes front-office priorities transform Jacksonville’s depth chart into a top training camp storyline.

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Jul 21 • 9:27 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Louisiana Rep. Cleo Fields won't seek reelection after Democrat's seat was redrawn

Democratic U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields says he won’t not seek reelection to his redrawn Louisiana congressional district

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Jul 21 • 8:15 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
U.S. measles cases hit 35-year record with months left in 2026

Data from Johns Hopkins University’s U.S. measles tracker shows that the nation reported 2,295 cases as of Tuesday. That count surpasses last year’s total of 2,289 cases.

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Jul 21 • 7:18 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election

President Donald Trump is expected to rally in Oakland County on Monday as early voting begins in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary

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Jul 21 • 6:33 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
On election meddling and China, Trump says ‘we do things to them, too’

The president appeared to undercut allegations he made in a prime-time speech last week.

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Jul 21 • 5:56 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
US attorney who Trump fired minutes after he got the job sues to get it back

A former US attorney in Washington state is suing the Trump administration for firing him less than one hour after a panel of federal judges unanimously voted to appoint him to the role.

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Jul 21 • 5:14 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Katie Porter ‘done for now’ with politics, will become book influencer

The former Democratic congresswoman plans to offer "book recommendations, book ideas and author content.”

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Jul 21 • 4:00 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Why have political double standards gotten worse?

Are double standards becoming the norm in American politics? In this episode of “Make It Make Sense,” Carine Hajjar and Brad Palumbo, an independent journalist and YouTube creator, break down the growing fractures on both the left and the right. They discuss recent Senate races involving Graham Platner and Abdul El-Sayed; the controversy surrounding Ken Paxton in Texas; and how media echo chambers, viral clips and conspiracy theories are pushing the country further apart.

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Jul 21 • 3:35 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
There’s a right way to regulate drugs. Kratom is no exception.

Kratom, social media use in teens, New York's data center moratorium and more, in readers' eyes.

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Jul 21 • 3:21 PM EDT • Science • washingtonpost.com
Nearly 400 noncitizens voted in New Jersey elections, governor says

Mikie Sherrill (D) said she learned of the problem, which she attributed to a software error, last week and ordered the removal of ineligible voters from the rolls.

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Jul 21 • 2:09 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Appeals court upholds White House adviser Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions

A federal appeals court has upheld White House adviser Peter Navarro’s convictions for defying a subpoena for records from the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol

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Jul 21 • 1:48 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Appeals court rejects Peter Navarro’s push to overturn his conviction over January 6 subpoena

A federal appeals court in Washington, DC, on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump adviser Peter Navarro’s attempt to overturn his contempt of Congress felony conviction.

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Jul 21 • 1:38 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Court says conservative think tank can get Biden audiotapes

The audiotapes informed a special counsel report that called Biden an ‘elderly man with a poor memory.’

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Jul 21 • 12:49 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Washington’s 3rd District could be among the most competitive House seats this fall

Nine candidates are running in the state’s August primary, but only two will emerge from that race to compete in November. It’s one of just 18 around the country that’s considered a toss-up.

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Jul 21 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • opb.org
Democratic senator proposes expanding Medicare to cover children

The approach represents a potential way forward on a priority issue for Democrats if the party regains power in the future.

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Jul 21 • 7:50 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Have US-Ukraine Relations Returned to Square One?

The growing aversion towards Russia, particularly in Washington and other NATO capitals, is set to increase exponentially.

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Jul 21 • 5:35 AM EDT • Politics • politicstoday.org
Analysis | Democrats are going through it in Wisconsin

It has been some week for Wisconsin Democrats. Here's why the upheaval matters.

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Jul 21 • 5:27 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Making nutritious meals for older relatives can be hard. Follow this guide.

These simple steps lead to healthier meals.

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Jul 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Can I eat lettuce now? What to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

As investigators continue to study the outbreak and its possible sources, many people have questions about what's safe to eat. Here's the latest advice.

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Jul 21 • 5:00 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Arizona Republicans pick nominees Tuesday for governor and other top offices

Arizona Republicans are choosing nominees to challenge Democrats in key state offices

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Jul 21 • 12:12 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Nintendo says it has no legal duty to pass its U.S. tariff refunds on to consumers

Nintendo is asking a court to dismiss a proposed class action suit that was filed this past spring by gamers who say the Mario maker is breaking the law if it doesn’t pass on its U.S. tariff refunds to consumers. Those consumers “received exactly what they bargained and paid for” when buying price-hiked Nintendo goods last year, the company said in a filing on Monday in the case of Hoffert et al v. Nintendo. “Plaintiffs are not entitled to a rebate simply because of intervening legal developments related to tariffs.” Nintendo increased the price of Switch 2 controllers and the original Switch last year, following the imposition of globe-spanning U.S. tariffs (tariffs described by Nintendo’s lawyers on Monday as “sweeping” and “constantly changing”). This past February, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs were illegal. A month later, Nintendo sued the U.S. government to get a refund. And in April, gamers filed the class action claim against Nintendo in Washington, saying it would be illegally double-dipping if it made money from tariff-hiked sales and then from a refund. The gamers sought relief for anyone in the U.S. who bought price-hiked Nintendo items between February 2025 and February 2026. “The common thread among Plaintiffs’ claims is that it is somehow ‘unfair; that Nintendo has not retroactively adjusted its prices for completed sales in response to the outcome of the tariff litigation,” the company’s lawyers wrote in today’s motion to dismiss. “But that is now how commercial transactions work.

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Jul 21 • 12:07 AM EDT • Technology • gamefile.news
Democrat set to replace Platner in Maine led state Senate with a temper

Troy Jackson, the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), yelled and cursed at fellow state lawmakers, interviews reveal.

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Jul 20 • 5:14 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Health Brief: The grants showdown

The administration loses a key grants case, even as it presses ahead with a broader rewrite of federal funding rules.

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Jul 20 • 5:06 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
George Santos is heading to reality TV. Other politicians have done the same.

Different politicians have entered the world of reality TV after their political careers ended.

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Jul 20 • 4:30 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Warren’s latest ‘kiss of death’ endorsement sparks mockery over disastrous political picks

Elizabeth Warren's endorsement of Abdul El Sayed in the Michigan Democratic primary sparks backlash over her track record with failed candidates.

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Jul 20 • 3:55 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Sen. Darline Graham will seek full term to her late brother’s seat

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) appointed her last week to temporarily fill the Senate seat of her brother, Lindsey Graham.

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Jul 20 • 3:05 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
WA's Suzan DeBene helps lead House midterm election strategy

Washington's Rep. Suzan DelBene is leading Democrats' efforts to reclaim the U.S. House, crisscrossing the country to raise money and guide strategy.

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Jul 20 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Trump ally to run for two offices at same time, including Lindsey Graham’s seat

The South Carolina Election Commission clarified last week that candidates can appear on general election ballots for multiple offices.

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Jul 20 • 12:04 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Almost half say Supreme Court rulings on Trump agenda based on politics: Survey

Nearly half of Americans say they believe the Supreme Court is ruling on President Trump’s policies based on ideology instead of the law, according to a new poll. The Washington Post/Ipsos survey, …

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Jul 20 • 12:02 PM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Disability inclusion in health systems and emergency management remains uneven across Latin America and the Caribbean, new report finds

Washington, D.C., July 20, 2026 (PAHO) — Despite progress in laws, policies and programs aimed at advancing the rights of persons with disabilities across Latin America and the Caribbean, many continue to face barriers to accessing health services and emergency care on an equal basis with others, according to a new report released by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Inter-American Network of Persons with Disabilities and Their Families (RIADIS).

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Jul 20 • 12:00 PM EDT • Health • paho.org
Trump scores own-goal as World Cup overflows with politics

TOI correspondent from Washington: Spain won the World Cup but Donald Trump nearly stole the moment of glory.

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Jul 20 • 11:24 AM EDT • Politics • timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Lessons from the wild

Plant scientists at Washington University in St. Louis organize research on wild plant diseases that could help agricultural systems endure climate change.

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Jul 20 • 10:45 AM EDT • Science • source.washu.edu
Rabid bat found near UW campus, King County Health warns

King County Public Health officials are warning people after a rabid bat was found on a busy sidewalk near the University of Washington campus.

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Jul 20 • 9:57 AM EDT • Health • mynorthwest.com
FDA retracts test result but still links Taylor Farms lettuce to cyclosporiasis

The FDA did not back away from its conclusion that the company remains linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis through its investigation.

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Jul 20 • 9:36 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Mamdani’s comment on Netanyahu highlights schism among Democrats on Israel

Some Democrats condemned the New York City mayor after he said his staff was discussing whether to arrest the Israeli prime minister when he arrives for the U.N. General Assembly.

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Jul 20 • 9:06 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Andy Burnham: What to Expect from the UK’s New Prime Minister

As Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, Andy Burnham enters Downing Street with a “Manchesterism” agenda of devolution and reindustrialization—and a cooler disposition toward Washington than his predecessor.

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Jul 20 • 8:34 AM EDT • Politics • cfr.org
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Andy Burnham takes over as UK prime minister, calls for 'new political model'

Andy Burnham enters Downing Street vowing to shift power away from London, but his past criticism of Trump could create early friction with Washington.

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Jul 20 • 8:05 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Science can serve dark as well as light

I’m not sure how many of you are watching “Star City,” Apple TV’s spin-off of its “For All Mankind” program (2019-present), but it’s one of the better sci-fi series I’ve seen in a while, with an impressively dark political message. (Some light spoilers below.) For the uninitiated, “For All Mankind” presented a slightly tweaked history of the U.S. space program in which it was the USSR that landed on the Moon first in 1969, and shortly thereafter put a woman cosmonaut on the lunar surface. This sparks an ongoing space race that, in the original series, yields a lot of benefits for humanity. President Nixon’s insistence on a female astronaut corps to compete with the Soviets boosts the feminist movement of the 1970s and the ERA passes. New fuels generated for the space program create clean and cheap energy around Earth. There are also some darker changes — the USSR is thriving well into the 2000s, there are terrorist counter-technology movements around the globe, laborers on Mars work in nightmarish conditions and organize strikes and riots, etc. the @smotus report is a reader-supported publication. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe That show offers glimpses into the subtle ways this Earth is different. Teddy Kennedy never went to Chappaquidick because he was racing back to Washington to deal with the space program crisis; he gets elected President in 1972. John Lennon survives his early 1980s shooting but Pope John Paul II does not. The Apple Newton succeeded. Pretty much the whole of season 4 is a setup for an Al Gore joke. Again, mostly, the vision that “For All Mankind” presents is a positive one, with technology advancing many human interests. “Star City” goes in a very different direction. This spin-off show is about the same set of events but from the Soviet perspective. As we meet them, the team of scientists and cosmonauts responsible for the lunar landing are still basking in their hero status, but their program is embedded deep in the Soviet security state of the late 1960s. Everyone’s apartment is bugged. Whole teams of clerical staff spend their days transcribing recordings of people’s lives. People in the program, including respected cosmonauts, are regularly arrested. An incredibly menacing Colonel Lyudmilla Raskova (Anna Maxwell Martin) forces confessions and tortures and kills, expressing little more than annoyance in the process. Meanwhile, the space program’s highly respected Chief Designer (Rhys Ifans) has a vision for the program that he knows the government will not approve. He insists that they need to think past the Moon to focus on colonizing the solar system, starting with Venus. (This is a rough parallel to the Americans’ pivot to Mars in the original show.) He essentially builds a secret space program within the space program, calculating that the government will embrace the mission after it has succeeded. (As an aside, I’m not sure why the Venus obsession, as a successful mission can’t produce the biggest public relations payoff: a cosmonaut standing on the surface holding the Soviet flag. Anyone standing on Venus would be immediately crushed by the 92-bar atmosphere and then cremated in the 900°F temperatures. But in a country with no free press perhaps the visual payoff was less valued.) But the overall vision is that the technological advances have only amplified the most fearsome aspects of the Soviet system. The state is paranoid (but not incorrect) about American spies and does monstrous things to protect its secrets. People are terrified to trust each other. Classic banality-of-evil figures order people to harm those they care about; those people comply rather than get shot. Others are forced into criminal behavior to protect loved ones. We’re reminded all the time these days of what happens when a government despises science. It manifests in the defunding of schools, the elevation of fossil fuels as the rest of the world pivots to solar, outbreaks of measles and diarrhea, etc. But “Star City” offers a vision of a bad government that likes science. It’s not encouraging. It’s not yet clear if there will be a season two of this show. But I strongly recommend season one. It’s both thoughtful and gripping. Share

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Jul 20 • 8:04 AM EDT • Science • smotus.substack.com
Voices: A trade fight in Washington will hurt Utah homeowners — and small Utah businesses like mine

“This is about more than countertops,” Steven B. Lloyd writes in an op-ed. “It is about keeping the American dream of homeownership and home improvement within reach while preserving small businesses.”

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Jul 20 • 8:01 AM EDT • Business • sltrib.com
New Poll: 94% of Americans Say Congress Must Act on Health Care Costs, as Families USA Convenes Bipartisan Policy Symposium

Both House and Senate committees are marking up legislation on hospital price transparency, prescription drug and Medicare Advantage reform. WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new national poll shows that 94% of Americans believe it is important for the President and Congress to take action to lower health care costs. The poll was commissioned by Families USA, […]

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Jul 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • familiesusa.org
Young people prefer to watch than join when it comes to politics

A poll found that nearly half of young people under age 30 prefer to engage politically by liking or sharing news content online.

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Jul 20 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Should Commanders target Patriots wide receiver before Week 1?

If the Commanders look to make a move, another former Jayden Daniels' teammate could make some sense.

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Jul 20 • 6:44 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Republicans don’t want to go there again on Trump’s 2020 election fraud claims

The president pressed the GOP to embrace his latest allegations, but many candidates kept their focus on issues they see as more salient to voters.

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Jul 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump continues overhaul of White House grounds with new Rose Garden statues

A bronze Thomas Jefferson was installed as the fifth new statue last week. Three were provided by Harlan Crow, a conservative collector and political donor.

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Jul 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Shaping the Emerald City

The hills and basins of Seattle, Washington, have been sculpted by glaciers and modified by humans.

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Jul 20 • 12:01 AM EDT • Science • science.nasa.gov
Troy Jackson gains momentum to replace Platner as Democrats' Senate candidate in Maine

Former Maine lawmaker Troy Jackson has moved into a strong position to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine after several of his opponents dropped out of the race

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Jul 19 • 11:03 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Foster Griffin Dazzles, Washington Nationals Down Athletics

The Washington Nationals rode another dominant performance from Foster Griffin on Sunday afternoon to take the three-game series against the Athletics

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Jul 19 • 7:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Washington Nationals at Athletics Game Thread

Follow along in the third game of the series for the Nationals and Athletics

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Jul 19 • 3:35 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Connections: Medical school, Washington Regional announce new hires

Several new hires in the Northwest Arkansas medical field were recently announced, including a new associate dean at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine, and advanced practice registered nurses...

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Jul 19 • 3:24 PM EDT • Business • talkbusiness.net
Maine Democrats rally around logger Troy Jackson to replace Graham Platner

Jackson, a progressive who champions worker rights and Medicare-for-all, has quickly emerged as the favorite to take on Republican Susan Collins in the Senate race in November.

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Jul 19 • 1:26 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Eagles Urged to Sign Former Super Bowl MVP Before Season

The Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowlwith Josh Sweat, Nolan Smith and game-wrecking edge play that had Patrick Mahomes running for his life. Von Miller, the MVP of Super Bowl 50 who spent last year with the Washington Commanders, could make an interesting fit for the Eagles to upgrade their pass rush, according to Bleacher Report.

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Jul 19 • 9:23 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Andy Biggs and David Schweikert offer competing visions for Republican Party in Arizona primary

Rep. Andy Biggs and Rep. David Schweikert are clashing in the Republican primary for Arizona governor

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Jul 19 • 9:09 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Congress Must Stop Enabling Trump's Crypto Corruption

With the CLARITY Act, Washington is cashing in on the crypto industry. Americans will pay the price.

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Jul 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • rollingstone.com
Trump immigration officials seek to mend frayed ties with business as arrests spike

Under new DHS chief Markwayne Mullin, officials met for the first time with trade groups concerned about losing workers to the president’s deportation campaign.

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Jul 19 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • washingtonpost.com
The biggest winners of the American economy fear they’re sinking fast

Waves of layoffs and growing pressure to automate jobs are creating existential panic in the tech industry. Economists say other white-collar workers are next.

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Jul 19 • 5:00 AM EDT • Technology • washingtonpost.com
DOGE was supposed to be dead. Its remnants are everywhere.

The fallout from Elon Musk’s cost-cutting venture can be found across the government if you know where to look.

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Jul 19 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Commanders 2026 training camp preview: Quarterback

Previewing the Washington Commanders quarterback position ahead of training camp.

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Jul 19 • 4:02 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Washington Huskies Forward Leads Serbia to Championship of International Tournament

Huskies forward Nikola Dzepina will face another potential UW recruit, Urban Kroflic, in the championship game of the FIBA EuroBasket tournament.

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Jul 18 • 7:29 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Washington Huskies Recruiting Target Exits Game Due to Injury

Urban Kroflic exited a FIBA EuroBasket semifinal game between Slovenia and France.

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Jul 18 • 3:55 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Seven U.S. aid workers quarantined in Kenya after exposure to Ebola

The seven workers did not have symptoms, according to the aid group Samaritan’s Purse, but they are required to quarantine for 21 days under new travel restrictions.

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Jul 18 • 3:08 PM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
David Crowley reenters battleground Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary with Gov. Evers’ backing

David Crowley has reentered Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, two weeks after suspending his campaign

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Jul 18 • 11:39 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 3 children and 6 adults, health officials say

Israeli strikes in Gaza City have killed at least nine Palestinians, including three children, according to hospital officials

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Jul 18 • 11:36 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com