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Here are this week's Free for All letters. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/07/11/morse-code-bear/ Author : Letters to the Editor Publish date : 2025-07-11 10:30:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The lead homicide and digital forensics detectives were transferred out of their units after the arrest of Brendan Banfield last year, and they said they sometimes disagreed with commanders’ theory of the case. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/07/10/banfield-au-pair-murder-detectives/ Author : Tom Jackman Publish date : 2025-07-10 23:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Friend refers to the letter writer as a “cougar” after finding out her partner is a decade younger. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/07/11/miss-manners-cougar-uncomfortable-term/ Author : Judith Martin, Nicholas Martin, Jacobina Martin Publish date : 2025-07-11 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The meeting takes place on the sidelines of a Southeast Asian summit, where Washington and Beijing are each attempting to exert their influence. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/07/10/rubio-meets-chinese-counterpart/ Author : Adam Taylor Publish date : 2025-07-11 01:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

You cannot seriously think John McEnroe is good on television. When will network executives be ready to move on? Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07/10/john-mcenroe-wimbledon-broadcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_homepage Author : Publish date : 2025-07-11 00:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Fans of “Sex and the City” grapple with why they can’t stop watching the nonsensical sequel “And Just Like That...,” now in its inane third season. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2025/07/10/and-just-like-that-haters/ Author : Emily Yahr Publish date : 2025-07-10 11:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The history of the classic drink sees it go from curative tonic to summertime refresher. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/07/10/lemonade-history-plague-scurvy-summertime/ Author : Allison Robicelli Publish date : 2025-07-10 17:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Defense Department is buying $400 million of stock in rare-earth mining company MP Materials as it seeks to boost domestic sources of the critical minerals. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/07/10/pentagon-rare-earths/ Author : Aaron Gregg Publish date : 2025-07-10 14:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Fire officials said the trapped workers managed to escape by scrambling over a roughly 12- to 15-foot mound of loose soil to reach four co-workers who had gone in to help. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/07/10/los-angeles-wilmington-tunnel-collapse/ Author : Kelly Kasulis Cho Publish date : 2025-07-10 07:28:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Europe’s human rights court found Moscow responsible for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 and abuses including transferring Ukrainian children to Russia. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/10/russia-mh17-court-ruling-ukraine-rights/ Author : Frances Vinall Publish date : 2025-07-10 11:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, fresh off confrontations with President Trump, toured rural counties in an early primary state. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/07/10/newsom-south-carolina-trump-democrats-2028/ Author : Maeve Reston Publish date : 2025-07-10 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

In the wake of the storms, magnificent rainbows spanned the sky Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/07/09/dc-storms-tornado-flood-warnings-photos/ Author : Jason Samenow Publish date : 2025-07-10 03:12:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Philly’s predominant alt-country quartet will perform at Comet Ping Pong on Wednesday, July 16. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2025/07/09/friendship-concert-dc/ Author : Ethan Beck Publish date : 2025-07-09 15:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

This salad of tender lentils dressed in a vinaigrette with bits of aromatic vegetables and herbs can be found at markets all over France. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/french-lentil-salad-goat-cheese/ Author : G. Daniela Galarza Publish date : 2025-07-09 20:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Francesca Albanese, a lawyer and independent U.N. official for human rights in Gaza and the West Bank, has described the war in Gaza as “genocide.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/09/us-sanctions-francesca-albanese-un-israel/ Author : Joshua Yang Publish date : 2025-07-09 22:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Philadelphia’s sanitation workers shouldn’t have power to trash the city in pursuit of a labor deal. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/07/09/philadelphia-union-trash-sanitation-strike/ Author : Dominic Pino Publish date : 2025-07-09 18:53:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Storms later today could be more numerous than yesterday, and stronger with heavier rain. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/07/09/dc-weather-live-updates-wednesday-storms/ Author : Dan Stillman Publish date : 2025-07-09 18:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

When a GOP senator proposed using federal land for affordable housing, right-wing forces revolted to protect what they see as a symbol of American greatness. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/07/09/public-lands-sale-conservative-opposition/ Author : Karin Brulliard Publish date : 2025-07-09 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Where We Live | Community is seen as a good place for first-time home buyers. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/07/09/where-we-live-riverdale-park-maryland/ Author : Elliot Williams Publish date : 2025-07-09 12:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

“The fans are right to be frustrated,” Mike DeBartolo, the interim GM for the Nationals, said Tuesday. “We’re all frustrated.” Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/07/08/mike-debartolo-nationals-plan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wp_homepage Author : Publish date : 2025-07-09 10:42:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

He boycotts events to dodge his homophobic brother-in-law, but a nephew’s grad party has him rethinking that self-imposed rule. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/advice/2025/07/09/carolyn-hax-homophobic-brother-in-law-cost/ Author : Carolyn Hax Publish date : 2025-07-09 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

More than 100 people have been confirmed dead after the flooding in the central part of the state. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/07/08/texas-flooding-missing-death-toll/ Author : Anumita Kaur, Angie Orellana Hernandez, Patrick Svitek Publish date : 2025-07-09 00:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The British lawmaker worked to curb labor unions and was tipped as a potential future prime minister. He and his wife were injured in a 1984 terrorist attack. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/07/08/norman-tebbit-dead/ Author : Harrison Smith Publish date : 2025-07-09 00:57:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The defense secretary’s abortive Ukraine weapons freeze projected weakness to Russia. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/07/08/trump-ukraine-weapons-pause-hegseth/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2025-07-08 20:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Humidity holds through week with daily storm chances. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/07/08/dc-weather-live-updates-tuesday-storms/ Author : Matt Rogers Publish date : 2025-07-08 21:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.