A small town set amid a smattering of baobab trees is grappling with the aftermath of a bombing ordered by President Trump. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/05/world/africa/nigeria-us-strikes-muslims.html Author : Dionne Searcey and Eric Schmitt Publish date : 2026-01-05 07:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Letter writer finds the obsession with thank-you notes to be “brutal and draconian.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/01/05/miss-manners-thank-you-overload/ Author : Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin Publish date : 2026-01-05 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The final game of the 2025 NFL regular season may have been the best one, and it came down to the final seconds.Twenty-seven points were scored in the fourth quarter instead of 30, as Baltimore Ravens kicker Tyler Loop missed what would have been a walk-off field goal to send the Ravens to the playoffs.Instead, the AFC North title went to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who had their fair share of miraculous efforts in the fourth quarter, while the Ravens' season ended in heartbreak.It's no secret the face of the Ravens, Lamar Jackson, had not been himself this entire season, but
On a vacation abroad, my family started dancing in public. We haven’t stopped. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/opinion/dancing-happiness-new-year.html Author : Boris Fishman Publish date : 2026-01-05 04:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Affordability will continue to weigh on many Americans, but there are ways to ease the burden. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/01/03/in-out-money-trends-singletary-predictions/ Author : Michelle Singletary Publish date : 2026-01-03 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
"Grey's Anatomy" actor Steven W. Bailey revealed that he has been diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disorder.In an "open letter" that he posted in a thread on X, the 54-year-old actor, who played Joe, the owner of the fictional Emerald City Bar frequented by the hit show’s main characters during seasons one through seven, shared that he is battling congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) after being diagnosed more than five years ago. "I’ve spent years being cautious, private, and quiet about something that has been shaping my life and my work," Bailey began. "That time is over."He continued, "It’s the darndest thing,
Delcy Rodríguez is the torchbearer of a government whose revolutionary roots are in disarray. She must appease constituencies who loathe U.S. meddling while fielding Washington’s demands. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/world/americas/delcy-rodriguez-venezuela.html Author : Simon Romero, Isayen Herrera and María Victoria Fermín Publish date : 2026-01-05 02:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
People affected by AI-induced delusions, or “spiraling,” from intense chatbot interactions are finding help and community online. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/12/27/ai-psychosis-spiraling-recovery/ Author : Daniel Wu Publish date : 2026-01-04 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
British and French warplanes struck an underground facility believed to have been used by Islamic State militants to store weapons and explosives, the U.K. Ministry of Defence confirmed Sunday.The strike took place Saturday evening in a mountainous region north of Palmyra, in Syria’s Homs province.In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 fighter jets, supported by a Voyager refueling tanker, operated with French aircraft to strike access tunnels leading to the underground site.Paveway IV precision-guided bombs were also used in the operation. HERE’S WHERE TRUMP LAUNCHED AIRSTRIKES AROUND THE WORLD IN 2025: 'PROTECT THE HOMELAND'An assessment
Many are celebrating the ouster of a brutal dictator, but the Maduro regime may survive the loss of Maduro. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/opinion/venezuela-maduro-trump.html Author : Nicholas Kristof Publish date : 2026-01-04 22:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Donald Trump warned Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez on Sunday to “do what’s right” or she will “pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/01/04/us-venezuela-trump-maduro/ Author : Ana Vanessa Herrero, Leo Sands, Jennifer Hassan, Kelly Kasulis Cho, Praveena Somasundaram, Daniel Wu Publish date : 2026-01-04 23:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Eddie Murphy is setting the record straight about the reason he left the 2007 Oscars early after losing the Academy Award for best supporting actor. The 64-year-old actor and comedian received his first Oscar nomination for his performance as James "Thunder" Early in the 2006 musical drama "Dreamgirls," which also starred Jamie Foxx, Beyoncé, Jennifer Hudson, Anika Noni Rose and Danny Glover.Murphy left the ceremony shortly after losing to "Little Miss Sunshine" star Alan Arkin, missing Hudson's win for best supporting actress and his co-stars' performance of three songs from "Dreamgirls" that were nominated for best original song.EDDIE MURPHY SAYS SURVIVING
“I had utterly lost hope,” said one Venezuelan who has lived in exile from his country for seven years. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/world/americas/venezuelan-exiles-maduro.html Author : Max Bearak Publish date : 2026-01-04 20:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Trump said many Venezuelan immigrants “want to go back.” Will Maduro’s removal spark a return — or another exodus? Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2026/01/04/immigrants-venezuela-maduro-trump-deportation/ Author : Teo Armus, Sabrina Rodriguez, Marianne LeVine, Maria Sacchetti Publish date : 2026-01-04 20:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
In a stunning military operation conducted in the early morning hours on Saturday, the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, along with his wife Cilia Flores, to face federal charges stemming from their alleged involvement in the drug trade and maintaining a dictatorship within the country. For months, President Donald Trump had urged Maduro to step down from his role as the country’s leader – in what has been widely viewed as an illegitimate position – while accusing him of supporting drug cartels that have been designated as terror organizations by the U.S. According to U.S. officials, the Department of Justice
Fares will also increase on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad, as will tolls at several of the city’s bridges and tunnels. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/nyregion/nyc-subway-bus-fare-increase.html Author : Stefanos Chen Publish date : 2026-01-04 17:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Readers respond to Post articles and commentary. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/01/04/vaccine-measles-social-security/ Author : Letters to the Editor Publish date : 2026-01-04 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A retired Delta Force veteran offered new insight into the U.S. military’s capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro, revealing the most difficult part of the mission and describing the elite Army special operations unit as "more polished now than ever."John McPhee, who served in the U.S. Army's elite special operations unit, told "Fox & Friends Weekend" on Sunday that the greatest challenge of the mission came before operators reached their target."I'd say the most difficult task is knocking out all the air defenses and getting the guys in on the ground," McPhee said. "Once the guys are on the ground, they
Nicolás Maduro was unpopular. But his abrupt removal has created deep uncertainty, alarming even those who opposed him. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/world/americas/venezuela-maduro-approval-trump.html Author : Maria Abi-Habib and Frances Robles Publish date : 2026-01-04 16:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Smithsonian National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute are home to more than 2,000 animals. We followed zookeepers to see what it takes to feed them. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/interactive/2026/smithsonian-national-zoo-food-animals/ Author : Kanyakrit Vongkiatkajorn, Jabin Botsford Publish date : 2026-01-04 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green was ejected from Saturday's game against the Utah Jazz, marking his 24th career ejection and 22nd regular season ejection. It was also his second in the past eight games. The penalty was dealt after Green played defense on Utah's Kyle Filipowski, who gestured to a nearby referee asking for a three-second violation to be called against Green. Green then let out an angry shout after the Jazz scored, prompting a technical foul. After the whistle, Green approached referee Kevin Cutler and appeared to loudly berate the official. A second technical foul was assessed shortly after that
Here’s what you need to know about the U.S. incursion into Venezuela. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/04/briefing/the-venezuela-takeover.html Author : Adam B. Kushner Publish date : 2026-01-04 13:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The Capitals lose their leading scorer to an injury late in the first period, then go on to lose to the Blackhawks in a shootout, 3-2. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/01/03/capitals-blackhawks-game-story-lines/ Author : Bailey Johnson Publish date : 2026-01-04 04:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy weighed in Saturday on the U.S. capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, telling reporters that Washington "knows what to do next."Zelenskyy was speaking to reporters in Kyiv after meeting with national security advisors from member states of the Coalition of the Willing when he was asked about the stunning U.S. military operation that unfolded in the early morning hours in Caracas."Regarding Venezuela? How should we respond to this?" Zelenskyy asked in Ukrainian. "Well, what can I say is, if you can do that with dictators, then the United States knows what to do next," he
The Trump administration faced scrutiny over its plans for Venezuela after seizing President Nicolás Maduro and bringing him to New York to face drug trafficking charges. President Trump said the United States would “run the country,” but there were few indications of how. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/04/world/trump-us-venezuela-maduro Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-01-04 10:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.