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Chris Donatelli, whose real estate projects reshaped D.C., dies at 58

The Washington developer helped transform gentrifying areas like U Street and Columbia Heights. He recently faced a legal crisis over forged loan documents. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/05/04/chris-donatelli-dead-dc-developer/ Author : Paul Schwartzman Publish date : 2026-05-04 23:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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School cellphone bans don’t affect test scores or attendance, study finds

Educators favor cellphone bans, but research shows that while new rules have reduced phone usage in schools, there has been little academic change. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/05/04/cell-phone-bans-impact-study/ Author : Lauren Lumpkin Publish date : 2026-05-04 18:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Attacks in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf region imperil fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire

Two U.S. destroyers and two merchant vessels came under fire during successful transits of the strait, while UAE and Oman reported attacks. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/04/us-ships-iran-hormuz-ceasefire/ Author : Susannah George, Tara Copp Publish date : 2026-05-04 22:20:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Gunfire between Secret Service and armed person briefly locks down White House

The altercation near the Washington Monument occurred shortly after Vice President J.D. Vance passed by in a motorcade, a U.S. Secret Service official said. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/04/capitol-hill-shooting-white-house-lockdown/ Author : Sophia Solano, Steve Thompson, Amy B Wang Publish date : 2026-05-04 22:09:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Internal ICE records reveal widespread use of force in detention centers

The reports detail how guards have increasingly used chemical agents and physical tactics on detainees, including groups demanding adequate water, food and medical care. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/04/ice-detention-centers-force/ Author : Douglas MacMillan, Andrew Tran, Drea Cornejo, Luis Melgar Publish date : 2026-05-04 09:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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A GOP lawmaker supported an immigration crackdown. Her husband paid a price.

The situation cost Idaho state Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld and her husband most of their income and highlights an escalating split in the party. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/05/04/idaho-dairy-farmers-immigration-zuiderveld/ Author : Karin Brulliard Publish date : 2026-05-04 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Poisonous black rain falls in Russia as Ukraine strikes oil facilities

Residents of Tuapse, on the Black Sea, complained of an inadequate government response and coverup of what they say is a huge environmental and health disaster. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/04/russia-ukraine-strikes-oil-disaster/ Author : Natalia Abbakumova, Catherine Belton Publish date : 2026-05-04 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Iran threatens retaliation after Trump says U.S. will guide ships in Strait of Hormuz

The president left unclear what measures the U.S. would take and whether any forces would be at risk. Iran said it would strike any foreign force approaching the strait. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/03/trump-iran-strait-hormuz/ Author : Dan Diamond, Karen DeYoung Publish date : 2026-05-04 07:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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An island depends on him to run the ferry. Who will do it after Terry?

Terry Laird, following in the footsteps of his father and uncle, has spent his adult life keeping the people who live on a tiny Chesapeake Bay island connected. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/02/maryland-smith-island-ferry-terry-laird/ Author : Dana Munro Publish date : 2026-05-03 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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The secret to making chores so fun that you look forward to them

Strategies such as a points system, timed challenges and even “the poop rule” can lend some excitement to mundane tasks such as decluttering or mopping the floor. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/home/2026/05/05/gamification-household-chores/ Author : Jolie Kerr Publish date : 2026-05-03 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Spirit Airlines, low-cost innovator, shuts down after Trump bailout plan fails

The airline said early Saturday it had “no choice” but to wind down operations immediately, dashing hopes of a last-minute financial lifeline. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/02/spirit-airlines-flights-shutdown/ Author : Christopher Rowland, Amy B Wang Publish date : 2026-05-02 17:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Search underway for two U.S. soldiers missing in Morocco

A U.S. defense official said the pair, in the North African nation for a training exercise, were last seen near sea cliffs and were not conducting training at the time. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/05/03/us-military-training-morocco-search/ Author : Michelle Boorstein, Alex Horton Publish date : 2026-05-03 16:58:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Trapped in a kill zone for 177 days, his wife’s voice was his lifeline

While Roman Mongold, a Ukrainian soldier, was pinned down and surrounded by the enemy, he managed to trade voice memos with his wife thanks to a commander’s help. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/03/ukraine-soldier-trapped-wife-voice-war/ Author : Siobhán O'Grady, Serhii Korolchuk, Anastacia Galouchka Publish date : 2026-05-03 08:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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CWG Live: Breezy sunshine closes out the weekend with a warm-up on the way

After a cool start today, trending warmer through Tuesday as high pressure keeps us dry. Rain chances return Wednesday. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/03/dc-weather-live-updates-warmup-wednesday-rain/ Author : Molly Robey Publish date : 2026-05-03 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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An abruptly postponed Smithsonian show of African LGBTQ+ art is now open

6 highlights from “Here: Pride and Belonging in African Art,” at the National Museum of African Art, the Smithsonian’s first major show of African LGBTQ+ artists. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2026/05/02/lgbtq-african-artists-smithsonian-exhibit/ Author : Vanessa Larson Publish date : 2026-05-02 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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You could be losing thousands every time you change jobs

The hassle of shifting money from one retirement account to another often results in people undermining their savings efforts and goals. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/02/retirement-account-rollover-401k/ Author : Michelle Singletary Publish date : 2026-05-02 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Residents of a small rural town discuss what’s really ailing American politics

Ten strangers — a mix of conservative and liberal — gathered for a discussion about the rural-urban divide. They came together on a surprising solution. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/05/02/rural-urban-divide-solution/ Author : Casey Parks Publish date : 2026-05-02 16:06:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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A mob hit in Ireland, a 10-year manhunt and an arrest in Dubai

Reputed cartel boss Daniel Kinahan lived a luxe life on the lam, largely in the open, until Irish authorities had him arrested near the Burj Khalifa skyscraper. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/02/ireland-daniel-kinahan-arrested-dubai/ Author : Steve Hendrix Publish date : 2026-05-02 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Drugmakers ask Supreme Court to restore abortion pill access by mail

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit ruled that the commonly used abortion drug mifepristone can only be picked up in-person. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/02/mifepristone-supreme-court-mail-access/ Author : Praveena Somasundaram, Rachel Roubein, Justin Jouvenal Publish date : 2026-05-02 22:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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CWG Live: Frost advisory west of D.C. tonight, then early-week warmup

A frost advisory until 9 a.m. Sunday in outer suburbs, then a warming trend begins tomorrow netting us 80s by Tuesday. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/02/dc-weather-live-updates-cool-weekend/ Author : Ian Livingston, A. Camden Walker Publish date : 2026-05-02 20:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Adam Scott isn’t afraid of playing the jerk

The versatile “Parks and Recreation” and “Severance” star flashes his cantankerous side — and more — in the Irish horror film “Hokum.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2026/05/02/adam-scott-hokum-interview-severance/ Author : Thomas Floyd Publish date : 2026-05-02 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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