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He became one of the country’s biggest names in gospel, with songs that were covered by Destiny’s Child, Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/12/30/richard-smallwood-dead-gospel/ Author : Ethan Beck Publish date : 2025-12-30 16:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

From scientific breakthroughs to random acts of kindness, here’s your reminder of some of the hopeful things that happened this year. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2025/12/30/good-news-stories-2025/ Author : Maggie Penman Publish date : 2025-12-30 13:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Armed with a quorum and GOP majority, Chair Andrea Lucas is pressing new priorities — such as dismantling DEI — that criticis say have turned the agency’s mission “on its head.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/30/trump-eeoc-dei-andrea-lucas/ Author : Taylor Telford Publish date : 2025-12-30 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

One year after the Altadena fire destroyed nearly 6,000 homes, survivors of the catastrophe are dealing with recovery in myriad ways. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/12/29/altadena-wild-fire-recovery/ Author : N. Kirkpatrick, Reis Thebault, Alice Li, Janice Kai Chen Publish date : 2025-12-29 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Beijing’s military launched a massive simulated blockade of Taiwan, sending a warning to the independent island after the U.S. approved an $11 billion arms sale. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/12/29/china-military-exercise-drill-taiwan-blockade/ Author : Cate Cadell, Simon Elegant, Rudy Lu Publish date : 2025-12-30 06:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Trump would not say whether the military or the CIA conducted the strike in Venezuela amid escalating U.S. pressure on Nicolás Maduro. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/29/trump-venezuela-strike-comment/ Author : Isaac Arnsdorf, Warren Strobel Publish date : 2025-12-29 23:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Michael Ramirez cartoon on Vladimir Putin and peace in Ukraine. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/29/michael-ramirez-cartoon-putin-peace-ukraine/ Author : Michael Ramirez Publish date : 2025-12-29 23:46:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Wind advisory through 1 a.m. following widespread 45-50 mph gusts. A powerful cold front is to blame. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/12/29/dc-weather-live-updates-showers-cold-front/ Author : A. Camden Walker, Ian Livingston Publish date : 2025-12-29 21:33:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

As conference play begins in earnest, it’s time to see which teams off to hot starts can keep up their winning ways. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/12/29/women-college-basketball-lsu-schedule-tough/ Author : Kareem Copeland Publish date : 2025-12-29 20:54:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The actress and singer was a symbol of sexual revolution. She later became an animal welfare campaigner and incendiary right-wing commenter. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/12/28/brigitte-bardot-dead/ Author : Adam Bernstein Publish date : 2025-12-28 10:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Ring in the new year with these appetizers, including grape skewers, stuffed dates and pigs in a blanket. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/12/29/new-years-eve-recipes-dips-meatballs/ Author : Victoria Caruso Publish date : 2025-12-29 16:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

One woman’s gender-swap experiment quadrupled her reach on the career platform, underscoring concerns about gender stereotypes and algorithmic bias. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/29/linkedin-women-gender-bias/ Author : Taylor Telford Publish date : 2025-12-29 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

From losing 100 pounds to publishing a book and learning to ride a bike, readers shared with us what they were most proud of this year. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/interactive/2025/reader-accomplishments-wins-2025/ Author : Sarah Pineda, Alexandra Pannoni Publish date : 2025-12-29 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Meeting between Trump and Netanyahu to focus prominently on Iran’s ballistic missile program. Reports of recent tests raise questions about Iranian intentions. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/29/iran-ballistic-missiles-israel-concerns/ Author : Yeganeh Torbati Publish date : 2025-12-29 08:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The United States will help facilitate Russia-Ukraine talks in January, as Trump called the peace process “very complicated stuff.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/28/trump-zelensky-meeting-ukraine-russia/ Author : Isaac Arnsdorf, Siobhán O'Grady, Sammy Westfall Publish date : 2025-12-29 03:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Even Mary Shelley rewrote her own work; two very different versions survive today. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/28/frankenstein-shelley-deltoro-editions-film/ Author : Jeanne Britton Publish date : 2025-12-28 12:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Prosecutors said Brian J. Cole told the FBI that he planted the explosives on Jan. 5, 2021, because he was frustrated with the workings of the U.S. political system Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/12/28/capitol-bomb-suspect-confession-prosecutors/ Author : Martin Weil Publish date : 2025-12-29 00:37:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

From the Luka Doncic trade to WNBA players’ bold statement to a bonkers college football coaching carousel. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/interactive/2025/sports-moments-2025/ Author : Ava Wallace Publish date : 2025-12-27 21:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The beloved show is not a paean to good government so much as it is a wrenching exploration of how politics corrupts even well-meaning people. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2025/12/28/west-wing-reappraisal/ Author : Becca Rothfeld Publish date : 2025-12-28 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

All you need is 20 minutes to prepare this gnocchi with brown butter and sage that feels worthy of a celebration. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/12/28/brown-butter-gnocchi-sage/ Author : Aaron Hutcherson Publish date : 2025-12-28 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Who will President Donald Trump choose as the chair of the Federal Reserve? Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/12/27/federal-reserve-chair-independence-mclean/ Author : Bethany McLean Publish date : 2025-12-27 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Veronica Garcia overcame poverty to become a high school track champion — twice. It made her famous for all the wrong reasons. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/12/28/transgender-female-athlete-competition-trump/ Author : Casey Parks Publish date : 2025-12-28 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The neighbors renewed a commitment to stop violent clashes along their border, after an October truce for which President Donald Trump claimed credit unraveled. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/12/27/thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-border-clashes/ Author : Victoria Bisset Publish date : 2025-12-27 12:45:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Explicitly sectarian religious messages for Christmas on official government social media accounts drew complaints from advocates for church-state separation. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/26/trump-officials-religious-christmas-messages/ Author : Azi Paybarah Publish date : 2025-12-27 19:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria are welcome but insufficient. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/12/27/nigeria-strikes-isis-mali-bamako-jnim/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2025-12-27 13:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.