My lawyer dad says I’m a ‘huge failure’ for studying science, says I’ll never make moneyI told my lawyer dad that I was getting a science PhD, and he called me a “huge failure” who will never make real money. How do I make my parents proud? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in.
37-year-old bird stuns woman with perfect camera shutter imitationA superb lyrebird named Nova left a woman stunned after it approached her at the Adelaide Zoo in Australia and started making camera shutter noises. Superb lyrebirds are native to Australia. Nova was born in 1989, and moved to the Adelaide Zoo in 2017.
Americans get more skin cancer on their left side. Here's how to protect yourself.It may feel counterintuitive, but you should be wearing sunscreen indoors. That's because standard window glass blocks most UVB — the rays that cause sunburn — but does little to stop UVA radiation. Dr. Trisha Pasricha (@trishapasrichamd), a physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and The Washington Post’s Ask a Doctor columnist,...
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Count Binface — a candidate who wears a trash can helmet — gets over 9,000 votesAmid a drumbeat of revelations about millions of dollars in unreported gifts, Nigel Farage, the Reform UK leader and President Donald Trump’s closest ally in the United Kingdom, resigned his seat last month and demanded a fresh election, casting it as a chance for his voters to rebuke his “persecution” by a hostile media and Britain’s political elite. But the elite sat it out, with all major part...
Rhossi the rare sea turtle is healing after traveling almost 5,000 miles from homeIn his five or six years on Earth, Rhossi the turtle has already traveled thousands of miles. Now he is enjoying being back home in Texas after getting swept up in Gulf stream currents that took him on a nearly 5,000-mile journey to Wales.
How we uncovered that Trump secretly switched planes via a catering truckAs The Post first reported this week, after concerns arose about whether the new 747-8 plane gifted by Qatar had sufficient security measures to transport the president out of a potentially hostile environment, Trump boarded a legacy Air Force One in Ankara on July 8. But he secretly left that aircraft and was shuttled in an airport catering truck to a third plane, an Air Force C-32A, that flew him and a few key aid...
Hydrogen-powered car travels at 406 mph, setting a land speed recordBritish engineering company JCB set a new world record for land speed for a hydrogen-powered car, which reached more than 406.320 mph. Wing Commander Andy Green OBE, who drove the car, said the vehicle would contribute to building a zero carbon future, as it primarily emits water vapor. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://ww...
Ecuador police seize truckload of cocaine wrapped with picture of Erling HaalandPolice in Ecuador found 1,000 pounds of cocaine bearing the image of Erling Haaland. Images of politicians and celebrities are often used by drug cartels to mark their products, ease transportation and reflect quality, organized crime experts say. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpo...
This Ethiopian pizza showed me the soul of D.C.At Ice 'n' Slice in Petworth, you'll find some of the most unique pizzas in D.C. The restaurant turns iconic Ethiopian dishes like doro wat and kitfo into huge pizzas served dramatically in woven baskets. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/ Threads: https://www.t...
‘The water never comes:’ Drought conditions in Puerto Rico leave some desperatePuerto Rico is rationing water amid severe drought that has exacerbated an ongoing issue with outages and low water pressure for the past year.
Spectators welcome the solar eclipse with cheers and sparkly glassesOnlookers cheered on the total solar eclipse on August 12, with footage showing spectators from across Spain cheering on the sun while decked out in adorned protective glasses. If you missed this eclipse, don't worry — another one is just around the corner. A total solar eclipse will take place next August, with a path of totality passing over the Strait of Gibraltar, Libya and Egypt.
You won't find pizza quite like this anywhere else in the countryPost food critic Elazar Sontag highlights pizzas at Ice 'n' Slice, a D.C. restaurant that puts iconic Ethiopian dishes, like doro wat and kitfo, on large pies. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@washingtonpost B...
Travis Kelce says his wedding was the ‘best night’ of his lifeJust over a month ago, celebrities descended upon Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. At training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs this week, Kelce described the wedding as the “best night” of his life.
‘It feels like home’: DNA test reveals childhood friends to be sistersMeena and Minal met as teenagers at a gathering for adopted children and quickly became friends. More than 30 years later, a DNA test revealed the two to be biological sisters. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/ Threads: https://www.t...
Parkour classes teach seniors how to fall safelyParkour, a sport that involves jumping over railings, rolling on the ground and scaling walls, has a reputation for being for the young. But in Singapore, an instructor is using parkour to teach seniors strength, balance and how to fall safely. “People are just a bit like, 'Oh, wait a minute, you mean they can still do this,' or 'They are doing this better than me when I'm like half their age?'” said instructor Tan Shie Boon, who began...
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600 baby flamingos tagged and identified in conservation effortSix hundred flamingo chicks were fitted with identity rings and received medical checkups after being guided by hundreds of volunteers at the Fuente de Piedra lagoon natural reserve in Spain. The rings help biologists track the flamingos as they travel with their colony.
For nine hours, racers put their decked-out lawn mowers to the testMotorsport’s quirkiest endurance challenge saw 30 teams race modified ride-on mowers in a nine-hour competition. Racers reached speeds up to 50 mph on their decked out rides, and teams of three drivers rotated throughout the marathon. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www...
Demand for eclipse glasses surges in SpainWith anticipation building ahead of a total solar eclipse in Spain on Wednesday, demand has surged for eclipse glasses. Lucky sky watchers may also see some bright meteors whizzing by during the eclipse. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/ Threads: https://www.thread...
‘They have nothing left’: Colombians race to find earthquake survivorsRescuers are racing to find survivors trapped under collapsed buildings after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia. "Material possessions are important but not such as injured people, dead people," said Cali resident Saúl Paz. "I am speechless." Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpos...
Lava flows from Mount Etna in striking eruptionA videographer in Italy captured striking drone footage of lava flowing from Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano. Volcanic activity intensified on Mount Etna on August 7.
On World Lion Day, conservationists warn of rising threatsAfrica’s lions are under pressure from shrinking habitats and conflicts with people living close to wildlife areas. The warning comes as conservationists mark World Lion Day, with experts in Kenya pointing to retaliatory killings and poisoning as major threats to the animal. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wash...
At Sydney's Opera Bar, dogs protect against snack-stealing seagullsTo combat seagulls that steal food from diners, Sydney’s Opera Bar has sought a creative approach. At the bar’s request, dog trainer James Webb developed a program to train working farm dogs to deter hungry seagulls. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/w...
My well-paid fiancé skipped proposing and wants me to pay half of my $900 ringMy well-paid fiancé skipped proposing and asked for a tiny wedding. All I want is a $900 engagement ring, and now he wants to split the cost. I’ve sacrificed a lot for him. Am I asking for too much? Advice columnist Carolyn Hax weighs in.
We tried foraging for onions in a city parkCan you forage your own food without leaving the city? The Post's Try It Team went in search of wild green onions to find out. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@washingtonpost Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/washingtonpost.com
This Nigerian artist uses soil to paint sustainablyNigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is blending his background in science with his passion for art by turning clay from local soil into a painting tool. Drawing on his chemistry knowledge, he neutralizes clay’s natural brown tone and adds metallic oxides to create vibrant hues.
Human hair helps protect Brazil's waters from oil pollutionSausage-shaped filters made from human hair are helping protect the Bom Jesus inlet in Guanabara Bay from oil pollution. To create the filters, salons are providing leftover hair clippings. The results of the hair-based oil barriers will be monitored over the coming years. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washing...
World War II era bomb and shipwrecks surface as droughts dry up Europe’s riversSevere drought has lowered water levels in European rivers, revealing previously submerged World War II remains, including shipwrecks, artillery shells and a bomb. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/ Threads: https://www.threads....
Matchmaking photo booth pairs strangersNearly 4,000 people have tried a New York City photo booth that offers an analog alternative to dating apps. The Missed Connections Photo Booth asks participants to complete a survey about their values and beliefs before taking a photo. For $10, the booth searches through previous participants and prints their picture alongside the person deemed their most compatible match. There’s no phone number, social media handle, or other contact informati...
What a gut feeling is actually telling youEver wonder what that sinking feeling in your gut is trying to tell you? There's a science-backed reason you feel that way, but it's not what you might think. A gut feeling doesn't necessarily mean danger is coming. Instead, it can be triggered by things like old memories, or even just novelty, says Dr. Trisha Pasricha, a physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and The Washi...
Dance for a discount: Gas station offered deal to customers down to bust a moveAmid high gas prices — an average of more than $4 per gallon across the country — a gas station in Upstate New York offered 20 percent off to customers who were down to bust a move. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washingtonpost/ Threads: ...
ICE packed more than 80 people into this hold room built for only a handfulFor weeks, U.S. immigration officials alerted their colleagues about dangerous overcrowding at 26 Federal Plaza, where detainees were held in small rooms with no beds, showers or full-time medical staff. In the first four days of June 2025, the number of detainees in Hold Room 1, one of four holding rooms on the building's 10th floor, jumped from approximately eight to more than 80. The room is a square cell roug...
Trump signs executive orders in attempt to limit birthright citizenshipPresident Donald Trump took another stab at restricting automatic citizenship for people born in the United States after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier attempt. In two executive orders signed August 7, Trump reached for different legal maneuvers to test the limits of the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship. The first order said children would be ineligible if born to “alien enemies,” m...
What's up with those hyper-realistic dolls on the internet?Hyper-realistic toy babies, called "reborn dolls," have spurred a lucrative and controversial cottage industry. Style reporter Shane O'Neill spoke to a collector about her initial discomfort with reborns and the role grief has played in her hobby. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https:/...
97-year-old breaks world record for oldest female wing walkerA 97-year-old British woman successfully broke her own world record for being the oldest female wing walker. She set the previous world record four years ago. Betty Bromage has done six wing walks in the last decade, she told the BBC. Her most recent record-breaking wing walk was a fundraiser for Cheltenham General Hospital’s stroke unit, where she spent time after suffering a stroke last year. Subscribe to The Washington P...
Partially incarcerated firefighters help battle Spokane wildfiresAs the Spokane area fires burned across the county, a local crew of partially incarcerated firefighters responded to help their community. The firefighters in the elite group are paid state wildland firefighter wages, receive benefits, and become members of the union. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washin...
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Eric Adams heckled over proposed data centerAudience members heckled former New York mayor Eric Adams when he appeared at a public meeting in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, to speak on a proposed data center in the area. “If we like it or not, folks, data centers are gonna be here,” Adams said, sparking audible protests from the audience.
Endangered ‘snake-kicking’ secretarybirds bred successfully at U.K. zooFive secretarybird chicks have hatched at Chester Zoo in a “major breakthrough,” according to the zoo. It is the first time the species has been bred at the zoo in its 95-year history. The highly endangered species possesses a unique hunting tactic: kicking and stomping its prey, which includes venomous snakes. Experts are hopeful that the techniques developed in the breakthrough at Chester could further bre...
Volcano eruption forces Guatemalan families to fleeGuatemala remained on alert August 4 after evacuating villages during a volcano eruption. The Volcán de Fuego, one of Central America’s most active volcanoes, has entered a more intense eruptive phase. The eruption started Monday morning, with clouds of gas and ash rising above the volcano as lava and pyroclastic flows rolled down the slopes. More mud and ash were emitted Tuesday.
'Join this movement now': Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic nomination in Michigan Senate raceAbdul El-Sayed, a former public health official and progressive Democrat, will face Republican nominee Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race after edging out Rep. Haley Stevens. https://wapo.st/4553RTB
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A grieving dolphin mother carries her dead calf for daysA mother dolphin in Western Australia has been carrying the body of her 2-week-old calf through an estuary. Researchers say the behavior is believed to reflect a period of mourning that has been documented in dolphins before the mother eventually lets go to feed and survive.
This double Dutch club helps women in their 40s ‘feel like you’re a kid again’In the 40+ Double Dutch Club, women come together to celebrate fitness, friendship and their shared passion for the sport. At its 10th anniversary celebration, Tahira Reid Smith debuted her invention: a machine that turns double Dutch ropes by itself. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wash...
‘Go now, go now’: Spokane family fled home before wildfire destroyed itKami Fehlig picked through charred ruins of her house in search of keepsakes to salvage. Fehlig was one of hundreds of Spokane residents who fled her community before wildfires engulfed her home over the weekend. Subscribe to The Washington Post on YouTube: https://wapo.st/2QOdcqK Follow us: X: https://x.com/washingtonpost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/w...
Two members of Massive Attack banned from Singapore after pro-Palestinian displaySingapore has banned the two core members of British band Massive Attack from reentering the country after they displayed a Palestinian flag and expressed support for the Palestinian cause during their concert last week. “The police take a serious view of acts which could potentially harm the racial and religious harmony in Singapore and urge the public, including foreigners, to refrain from importing for...
Welcome to the world championship of dog surfingEach year, talented dogs and their adoring fans gather on a California beach for the World Dog Surfing Championships. “I'm really surprised at how well they're doing,” said spectator Allan Liu. “They have merch, they have all this support system. Everyone's cheering and the energy is great here.”
Gelato the cat can walk again, thanks to a wheelchair made from toy carsAn injured kitten named Gelato gained the ability to walk thanks to a wheelchair that staff at a Cincinnati animal shelter built with toy cars and rulers. Gelato, now about 3 months old, stands in his wheelchair daily for his physical therapy routine, which involves veterinary assistant Mallory Smith moving his legs and hips to try to build strength and mobility. His health has improved; he can now stand without the...
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