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FDA Commissioner Marty Makary has faced criticism over his leadership of the agency that oversees vaccine and drug approvals. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/05/08/fda-commissioner-marty-makary/ Author : Dan Diamond, Rachel Roubein Publish date : 2026-05-08 20:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Zohran Mamdani ran for mayor of New York on a platform of taxing the rich, proposing new levies targeting billionaires. Host Megan McArdle argues we’ve seen this kind of rapid shift before. In the 1970s, New York spiraled into crisis as rising spending, a shrinking tax base and economic change led to crime, population loss and near-bankruptcy. Those lessons still matter today, especially as remote work and mobile wealth make cities more vulnerable to decline. But these same forces also create opportunities for cities that adapt, grow and make themselves attractive places to live and work. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/impromptu/tax-the-rich-but-then-what/

The finding is a major setback for Democrats in their effort to counter GOP-led redistricting in other states. The measure approved April 21 gave Democrats an edge in four districts. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/08/virginia-court-invalidates-redistricting-measure/ Author : Gregory S. Schneider Publish date : 2026-05-08 15:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Taylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey have filed trademarks, apparently to protect their likenesses from AI misuse. Still, the strategy’s effectiveness is untested. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2026/05/08/taylor-swift-trademark-ai-misuse/ Author : Ethan Beck Publish date : 2026-05-08 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Common Sense Media also reviews “The Sheep Detectives” and “Wowsabout.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/05/08/mortal-kombat-lord-of-flies-review/ Author : Common Sense Media Publish date : 2026-05-08 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The U.S. Court of International Trade dealt a blow to the 10 percent global import tax that President Donald Trump imposed after losing on tariffs at the Supreme Court. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/07/tariffs-trade-court-ruling-trump/ Author : David J. Lynch Publish date : 2026-05-08 00:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Mohamed Sabry Soliman was sentenced to life in prison for the June 1 attack on demonstrators voicing support for Israeli hostages in Gaza. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/05/07/boulder-firebombing-attack-guilty/ Author : Karin Brulliard Publish date : 2026-05-07 22:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The burst of violence cast fresh doubt on efforts by Washington and Tehran to reach a negotiated settlement that would end hostilities. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/05/07/us-strikes-iran-ceasefire/ Author : Dan Lamothe, Karen DeYoung, Tara Copp Publish date : 2026-05-08 00:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

A federal judge said more than $100 million in cuts to NEH grants were discriminatory, ruling in a case that revealed the inner workings of DOGE. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/07/doge-neh-humanities-grants-ruling/ Author : Meryl Kornfield Publish date : 2026-05-07 23:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Occasional raindrops visit, but it’s drier than not in days ahead. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2026/05/07/dc-weather-live-updates-cooler-thursday/ Author : Ian Livingston, Jason Samenow Publish date : 2026-05-07 19:49:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

After launching to high sales but tepid reviews, South Korean studio Pearl Abyss has dramatically transformed “Crimson Desert” with nearly weekly updates. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2026/05/07/crimson-desert-pearl-abyss-updates/ Author : Gene Park Publish date : 2026-05-07 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Inspired by a real-life motorcycle-riding cat, Motorkat is a quirky neighborhood gathering space for long-timers and newcomers alike. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/05/07/motorkat-restaurant-review-takoma-park/ Author : Elazar Sontag Publish date : 2026-05-07 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Increased ICE raids and checkpoints have lowered employment for undocumented immigrants by 4 to 5 percent. Employment for U.S.-born workers with a high school degree or less also took a hit. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/05/trump-jobs-immigrants-americans-ice-raids/ Author : Lauren Kaori Gurley Publish date : 2026-05-05 19:56:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

At least a dozen states have proposed or adopted policies to curb screen time, such as time limits and allowing families to opt out of virtual instruction. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2026/05/07/states-limit-school-screen-time/ Author : Lauren Lumpkin Publish date : 2026-05-07 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Relations between the United States and the Vatican are at a low point over President Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo, who is a leading critic of the war in Iran. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/07/trump-pope-leo-rubio-rift/ Author : Anthony Faiola, Stefano Pitrelli Publish date : 2026-05-07 06:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The FBI’s seizure of Fulton County’s voting materials has stoked alarm among election officials and democracy advocates. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/05/06/fulton-ballots-investigation-trump/ Author : Jeremy Roebuck Publish date : 2026-05-07 01:51:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The offices of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas, a Democrat, as well as a cannabis dispensary she co-owns were raided. The exact nature and targets of the probe remain unclear. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/06/virginia-fbi-raid-lucas-cannabis/ Author : Gregory S. Schneider, Perry Stein, Jeremy Roebuck Publish date : 2026-05-06 23:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

“Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” and “The Balusters” also send out the Broadway season with a bang. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater/2026/05/06/lost-boys-schmigadoon-beaches-broadway-review/ Author : Thomas Floyd Publish date : 2026-05-06 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Washington Post food critic Elazar Sontag entertains your restaurant questions, rants and raves. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/05/06/dining-chat-elazar-sontag-food-critic/ Author : Elazar Sontag Publish date : 2026-05-06 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

I’ve been reflecting on the last conversation I had with my biological father before he died of cancer. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/05/06/mothers-day-grandmother-legacy/ Author : Michelle Singletary Publish date : 2026-05-06 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

His sprawling legacy encompassed conservation, philanthropy and professional sports, and his bravado earned him the nickname “Mouth of the South.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2026/05/06/ted-turner-dead-cnn/ Author : Adam Bernstein Publish date : 2026-05-06 14:39:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

More than 140 people remain on the Hondius, which will take about three days to reach the Spanish archipelago for screening. A local official has criticized the plan. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/05/06/hantavirus-cruise-ship-hondius-outbreak-spain/ Author : Victoria Craw Publish date : 2026-05-06 14:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The criticism of the pontiff’s stance on Iran highlighted what Vatican officials have described as an unprecedented low in relations with the United States. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/05/05/trump-rubio-pope-leo-rift/ Author : Anthony Faiola Publish date : 2026-05-06 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Social media is designed to keep us scrolling. But is it also keeping us angry? Rage bait is rewarded and amplified. It’s easy to react and even easier to get pulled in. Over time, this has changed how we interact with the world — and with each other. But is this just bad behavior, or something closer to addiction? Host Megan McArdle is joined by Keith Humphreys, a Stanford professor and psychologist, to break down the mechanics of addiction and how they might apply to life online. Together, they explore why rage is so compelling, how platforms keep us hooked

A prosecutor cited “insufficient evidence” of an intent to harass the White House aide by distributing leaflets in his Northern Virginia neighborhood. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/05/stephen-miller-virginia-protest-no-charges/ Author : Olivia George Publish date : 2026-05-06 03:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.