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Alabama legislators are hoping to boost the GOP in November’s midterm elections in the wake of last month’s Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/11/supreme-court-alabama-voting-map/ Author : Julian Mark, Maegan Vazquez Publish date : 2026-05-11 22:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The hantavirus outbreak has reminded many about the mistakes of covid-19. In this episode, hosts Adam O'Neal, James Hohmann, Carine Hajjar and Kate Andrews discuss whether the confirmed cases on the Hondius cruise ship should cause concern — or if the media and public are overreacting. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/impromptu/introducing-make-it-make-sense-should-you-be-worried-about-hantavirus/ Author : Publish date : 2026-05-11 22:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Some top Virginia Democrats express little hope that the appeal will affect this November’s congressional elections and instead will focus on running in existing districts. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/11/virginia-redistricting-referendum-supreme-court-appeal/ Author : Gregory S. Schneider, Teo Armus Publish date : 2026-05-12 00:38:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

“The Comeback,” which stars Lisa Kudrow and just wrapped up, explored the harsh realities of pursuing your dream, highlighting the humiliations, risks and trade-offs. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2026/05/11/the-comeback-lisa-kudrow/ Author : Shane O’Neill Publish date : 2026-05-11 17:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The historic Georgetown restaurant’s bar was the backdrop for a booze-fueled cold open featuring Trump administration officials. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/05/11/martins-tavern-snl-cold-open-hegseth-kavanaugh/ Author : Tim Carman Publish date : 2026-05-11 21:18:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

About 1 in 4 say the correspondents’ dinner shooting was staged, the poll found, including roughly a third of Democrats, as conspiracy theories spread widely online. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/11/trump-assassinations-staged-conspiracy/ Author : Liam Scott Publish date : 2026-05-11 14:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

As the ADL’s national director for nearly 30 years, he battled antisemitism and other forms of prejudice, building the group into a powerful watchdog. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/05/10/abraham-foxman-anti-defamation-league-dead/ Author : Fred A. Bernstein Publish date : 2026-05-10 20:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

European partners question viability of a Trump plan to arm Ukraine as weeks of war with Iran deplete U.S. supplies of critical weapons. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/05/11/us-ukraine-trump-weapons-purl/ Author : Noah Robertson, Ellen Francis Publish date : 2026-05-11 09:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The governor said his state needed to redistrict to account for population growth. But in a majority-Hispanic area, that growth could work against him. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/11/florida-redistricting-puerto-rican-darren-soto-desantis/ Author : Teo Armus, Clara Ence Morse Publish date : 2026-05-11 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Temperatures are cooler than normal through Thursday. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/11/dc-weather-live-updates-morning-rain-afternoon-sun/ Author : Jason Samenow Publish date : 2026-05-11 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Mother says festive second weddings are “gauche,” but the letter writer wants to honor tween kids’ eagerness to celebrate. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2026/05/11/carolyn-hax-second-weddings-lowkey/ Author : Carolyn Hax Publish date : 2026-05-11 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The proposed rule would create a new type of limited insurance coverage that widens employers’ ability to offer standalone fertility benefits to workers. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/10/trump-administration-fertility-ivf-benefits/ Author : Lauren Kaori Gurley Publish date : 2026-05-10 22:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

It’s been nearly a quarter of a century since the city had a WNBA team, and fans showed their support by turning out in record numbers. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/05/10/portland-fire-wnba-fans/ Author : Casey Parks Publish date : 2026-05-11 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A judge ruled that the woman should not be deported there, so the Trump administration sent her to Ghana — which returned her to Togo. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/10/trump-third-country-deportations-ghana-togo/ Author : Tobi Raji Publish date : 2026-05-10 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Details of Iran’s response were not immediately clear. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said recently that he hoped the response would be a “serious offer.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/10/iran-response-us-proposal-war/ Author : Mariana Alfaro Publish date : 2026-05-10 20:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Dan Silverman created PoPville to capture a D.C. neighborhood. It has become much more. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/10/popville-prince-petworth-blog-washington/ Author : Liam Scott Publish date : 2026-05-10 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Make these main dish-worthy salads the stars of your next gathering. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/05/10/dinner-salad-recipes-for-hosting/ Author : Victoria Caruso Publish date : 2026-05-10 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The conflict is not only threatening oil revenue, but also Gulf states’ efforts to expand their economies beyond it. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/10/iran-war-oil-gulf-economies/ Author : Evan Halper, Rachel Chason Publish date : 2026-05-10 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

There’s a divisive court battle happening in Bergen County, New Jersey, over 1700s-era blue laws, which limit sales on clothes, home decor and more. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/05/10/bergen-county-blue-laws-world-cup/ Author : Tim Craig Publish date : 2026-05-10 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Trump announced the three-day halt in fighting, which coincides with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/08/russia-ukraine-victory-day-ceasefire/ Author : Steve Hendrix, Mary Ilyushina Publish date : 2026-05-08 21:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Republicans are eight seats closer to keeping control of the House, making Democrats’ climb toward reclaiming power in November more difficult. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/09/trump-redistrict-democrats-midterms-courts/ Author : Isaac Arnsdorf, Patrick Marley Publish date : 2026-05-09 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A high-end course that the president’s top fundraiser has proposed for East Potomac Park could sharply limit access for birding, fishing and cycling. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/09/east-potomac-hains-point-trump-golf/ Author : Joe Heim, Rick Maese Publish date : 2026-05-09 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

“Mixtape,” an interactive love letter to adolescence, is easy to recommend to almost anyone. It’s also a reminder of the industry’s current limits. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2026/05/09/mixtape-video-game-review/ Author : Gene Park Publish date : 2026-05-09 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The airline said it is looking to create “a more consistent experience” systemwide with the elimination of its express service. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2026/05/09/delta-snacks-drinks-short-flights/ Author : Hannah Sampson, Natalie Compton, Andrea Sachs Publish date : 2026-05-09 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Artist and coder Kyle McDonald has a theory: The ultra-rich will flee city centers before an apocalyptic event. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/09/billionaire-jet-apocalypse-tracker/ Author : Rachel Lerman Publish date : 2026-05-09 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.