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Politics ain’t beanbag. But character still matters. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/14/paxton-platner-sorry-demise-character-politics/ Author : Megan McArdle Publish date : 2026-06-14 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

You can’t experience Greek culture without really tasting it — from olives at breakfast to ouzo after dark. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2026/06/14/experiencing-tastes-greece-olives-ouzo/ Author : Rick Steves Publish date : 2026-06-14 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Following decades of challenges, Philadelphia embraces its role as a World Cup super host and model of affordability, accessibility and convenience. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/14/philly-tries-make-world-cup-affordable-with-low-train-fare-free-fests/ Author : Tim Craig Publish date : 2026-06-14 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

As Israel’s longest period of sustained armed conflict drags on, the country’s diminished peace movement finds itself struggling to be heard on the sidelines. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/06/14/amid-years-war-these-israelis-are-still-pushing-peace/ Author : Lior Soroka Publish date : 2026-06-14 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary next month, has a bipartisan celebration of independence become a casualty of political division? On this Episode of "Make It Make Sense," host Kate Andrews joins James Hohmann and Damir Marusic to break down how America’s upcoming milestone has transformed into a polarizing event. The guests examine the friction between competing "America 250" and "Freedom 250" initiatives, the impact of the presidency on national unity, and whether citizens can still find shared civic pride in local traditions despite the toxic political climate in Washington. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/make-it-make-sense/did-trump-make-americas-250th-about-himself/ Author : Publish date :

An agreement would extend the ceasefire and pave the way for a longer truce, leaders said, though an Iranian official denied a deal will be signed Sunday. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/06/13/us-iran-close-finalizing-deal-mediator-pakistan-says/ Author : Victoria Craw, Rachel Chason, Cate Cadell Publish date : 2026-06-13 19:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Once a refuge from political division, major sports have become a partisan arena in the Trump era. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/06/13/sports-have-become-partisan-playing-field-under-trump/ Author : Dan Diamond Publish date : 2026-06-13 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The harms to children are real, but government-imposed age restrictions aren't working. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/13/canada-social-media-ban-kids-is-destined-fail/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-06-13 09:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.