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The Senate passed a bill to reopen the federal government Monday evening, getting just enough votes to move forward with the help of seven Democrats and one independent senator.
The measure will now head to the House. https://wapo.st/43m56gA
The measure will now head to the House. https://wapo.st/43m56gA
November 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The Senate passed a bill to reopen the federal government Monday evening, getting just enough votes to move forward with the help of seven Democrats and one independent senator.
The measure will now head to the House. https://wapo.st/43m56gA
The measure will now head to the House. https://wapo.st/43m56gA
Analysis: With the NFL season nudging past its midpoint, it’s becoming increasingly evident to executives around the league which teams are going to be in the market for a new quarterback for 2026.
Analysis | Which NFL teams will be looking for a new quarterback in 2026?
This season is already a bust for several teams and their signal-callers, and it’s time to start thinking about the future.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Analysis: With the NFL season nudging past its midpoint, it’s becoming increasingly evident to executives around the league which teams are going to be in the market for a new quarterback for 2026.
Meet Willie Shanks, the guy who runs a dump — and loves every moment of it.
At a time when less than a third of American workers feel engaged in their jobs, Shanks has found a way to turn a smelly chore into a social activity. https://wapo.st/440r09l
At a time when less than a third of American workers feel engaged in their jobs, Shanks has found a way to turn a smelly chore into a social activity. https://wapo.st/440r09l
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Meet Willie Shanks, the guy who runs a dump — and loves every moment of it.
At a time when less than a third of American workers feel engaged in their jobs, Shanks has found a way to turn a smelly chore into a social activity. https://wapo.st/440r09l
At a time when less than a third of American workers feel engaged in their jobs, Shanks has found a way to turn a smelly chore into a social activity. https://wapo.st/440r09l
Breaking news: The Senate voted Monday evening to reopen the federal government, taking the next step toward ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. It will head to the House for passage later this week. https://wapo.st/4qTG56s
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Breaking news: The Senate voted Monday evening to reopen the federal government, taking the next step toward ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. It will head to the House for passage later this week. https://wapo.st/4qTG56s
Edible Arrangements' parent company is expanding into another flower-related category — THC — as the U.S. market for intoxicating hemp beverages booms.
“It felt like a natural next step for us,” said CEO Somia Farid Silber. “People ask about edibles in our stores all the time.”
“It felt like a natural next step for us,” said CEO Somia Farid Silber. “People ask about edibles in our stores all the time.”
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Edible Arrangements' parent company is expanding into another flower-related category — THC — as the U.S. market for intoxicating hemp beverages booms.
“It felt like a natural next step for us,” said CEO Somia Farid Silber. “People ask about edibles in our stores all the time.”
“It felt like a natural next step for us,” said CEO Somia Farid Silber. “People ask about edibles in our stores all the time.”
The Senate plans to vote Monday evening to reopen the federal government, taking the next step toward ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
Senate plans to vote Monday night on shutdown deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he is preparing to call his members back to Washington while the Senate finalizes the deal.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
The Senate plans to vote Monday evening to reopen the federal government, taking the next step toward ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
For the first time in 26 years, The Post has a new food critic.
“I’ll cover dining here with the rigor and attention that locals deserve, and I will continue to write about the way restaurant culture is evolving nationwide,” writes Elazar Sontag.
“I’ll cover dining here with the rigor and attention that locals deserve, and I will continue to write about the way restaurant culture is evolving nationwide,” writes Elazar Sontag.
Column | Meet The Washington Post’s new food critic
Elazar Sontag is The Post’s next food critic — and he won’t be anonymous.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 AM
For the first time in 26 years, The Post has a new food critic.
“I’ll cover dining here with the rigor and attention that locals deserve, and I will continue to write about the way restaurant culture is evolving nationwide,” writes Elazar Sontag.
“I’ll cover dining here with the rigor and attention that locals deserve, and I will continue to write about the way restaurant culture is evolving nationwide,” writes Elazar Sontag.
President Trump has again floated giving out rebates from tariff funds, but sending direct payments to Americans would be difficult and ultimately unlikely.
Here’s what’s going on with tariffs and the pledge of dividends:
Here’s what’s going on with tariffs and the pledge of dividends:
Trump floated tariff rebates for Americans. That faces many challenges.
President Trump's plan to give Americans tariff rebates faces significant challenges and may not happen.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
President Trump has again floated giving out rebates from tariff funds, but sending direct payments to Americans would be difficult and ultimately unlikely.
Here’s what’s going on with tariffs and the pledge of dividends:
Here’s what’s going on with tariffs and the pledge of dividends:
Voters who are panicked about rising health care costs have already become the face of the Democrats’ 2026 midterm campaign in North Carolina.
“It’s seriously horrifying,” said resident Lea Charlton, who has had several strokes in the last few months.
“It’s seriously horrifying,” said resident Lea Charlton, who has had several strokes in the last few months.
The health care battle fueling the shutdown roils North Carolina politics
The health care debate has become a “microcosm of the midterms” in the battleground state as rising premiums hit.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Voters who are panicked about rising health care costs have already become the face of the Democrats’ 2026 midterm campaign in North Carolina.
“It’s seriously horrifying,” said resident Lea Charlton, who has had several strokes in the last few months.
“It’s seriously horrifying,” said resident Lea Charlton, who has had several strokes in the last few months.
Nearly three decades after eliminating the virus, Canada has lost its measles-free status, making it the first nation in the Americas to lose it since 2019 amid a broader resurgence of the vaccine-preventable respiratory virus around the world.
Canada loses measles-free status amid resurgence of virus in Americas
Canada virtually eliminated measles in 1998. Now, a disease that doctors in the country knew only from textbooks is back.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Nearly three decades after eliminating the virus, Canada has lost its measles-free status, making it the first nation in the Americas to lose it since 2019 amid a broader resurgence of the vaccine-preventable respiratory virus around the world.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he will call his chamber back after more than 50 days of recess to vote on a new agreement to reopen the government once it clears the Senate.
House will return to Washington once Senate passes shutdown deal
House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he is preparing to call his members back to Washington while the Senate finalizes the deal.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he will call his chamber back after more than 50 days of recess to vote on a new agreement to reopen the government once it clears the Senate.
Walking for at least 10 or 15 minutes at a time might do more for your health and longevity than spreading your steps out into shorter walks throughout the day, a large-scale new study suggests.
Even a 15-minute walk may help boost your longevity
A new study suggests that a longer stretch of walking could be better for you than shorter walks throughout the day.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Walking for at least 10 or 15 minutes at a time might do more for your health and longevity than spreading your steps out into shorter walks throughout the day, a large-scale new study suggests.
The Supreme Court announced it would decide whether laws that allow states to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day are constitutional, a case that could upend how elections are run in dozens of states across the country.
Supreme Court to decide if mail-in ballots may arrive after Election Day
An appeals court found that federal law requires all ballots be received by Election Day.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
The Supreme Court announced it would decide whether laws that allow states to count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day are constitutional, a case that could upend how elections are run in dozens of states across the country.
Since the beginning of 2025, Democrats have pulled back from talking about climate change, according to data analyzed by The Post.
At the same time, nations and companies have been whittling down their goals — or going silent on the issue entirely.
At the same time, nations and companies have been whittling down their goals — or going silent on the issue entirely.
Climate change is out. Energy affordability is in.
A Washington Post analysis of Democratic lawmakers’ appearances and social media posts show they are going quiet on climate.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Since the beginning of 2025, Democrats have pulled back from talking about climate change, according to data analyzed by The Post.
At the same time, nations and companies have been whittling down their goals — or going silent on the issue entirely.
At the same time, nations and companies have been whittling down their goals — or going silent on the issue entirely.
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Something a bit different from me: Dove into Cooper Flagg's first few NBA games, exploring how the Mavericks injuries have forced the rookie into a heavy role — one he will need to grow into.
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Cooper Flagg is out of position — and a bit out of sorts as a rookie
With Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis out, the 18-year-old finds himself in the backcourt as the focal point of opposing defenses.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Something a bit different from me: Dove into Cooper Flagg's first few NBA games, exploring how the Mavericks injuries have forced the rookie into a heavy role — one he will need to grow into.
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"There are real and distinctive differences in people’s ways of life and their outlooks in urban and rural areas," Keith Moore writes.
"Having an up-to-date understanding of the facts is a key step to bridging this divide. Check your own knowledge by taking our quiz."
"Having an up-to-date understanding of the facts is a key step to bridging this divide. Check your own knowledge by taking our quiz."
Opinion | How different are urban and rural Americans? Take our quiz to find out.
There are a lot of misconceptions and stereotypes that obscure what Americans have in common.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
"There are real and distinctive differences in people’s ways of life and their outlooks in urban and rural areas," Keith Moore writes.
"Having an up-to-date understanding of the facts is a key step to bridging this divide. Check your own knowledge by taking our quiz."
"Having an up-to-date understanding of the facts is a key step to bridging this divide. Check your own knowledge by taking our quiz."
U.S. forces killed six alleged drug smugglers in two separate attacks in the waters off Latin America, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, raising the death toll from President Trump’s counternarcotics campaign to over 75.
U.S. strikes two more alleged drug boats, pushing death toll past 75
The attacks in the eastern Pacific Ocean, disclosed Monday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, killed six people, he said.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
U.S. forces killed six alleged drug smugglers in two separate attacks in the waters off Latin America, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said, raising the death toll from President Trump’s counternarcotics campaign to over 75.
When Damon Landor, a Rastafarian with dreadlocks, showed a prison guard a court ruling protecting his right to keep his hair, the guard threw it away. Despite his pleas, officers restrained him and cut his hair.
Now, he's going to the Supreme Court.
Now, he's going to the Supreme Court.
A Rastafarian goes to the Supreme Court after a prison shaved his dreadlocks
The question is not whether Damon Landor was mistreated but whether he can sue the individual prison officials and guards for damages.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM
When Damon Landor, a Rastafarian with dreadlocks, showed a prison guard a court ruling protecting his right to keep his hair, the guard threw it away. Despite his pleas, officers restrained him and cut his hair.
Now, he's going to the Supreme Court.
Now, he's going to the Supreme Court.
As sports betting booms and scandals mount, sportsbooks have expanded into smaller sports.
That expansion is exposing more players to match-fixing, suspicious bets, and inconclusive investigations, according to a review by The Post.
That expansion is exposing more players to match-fixing, suspicious bets, and inconclusive investigations, according to a review by The Post.
From table tennis to darts, small sports draw big bets — and corruption
As sportsbooks offer more bets on more niche sports, officials and athletes fear corruption.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As sports betting booms and scandals mount, sportsbooks have expanded into smaller sports.
That expansion is exposing more players to match-fixing, suspicious bets, and inconclusive investigations, according to a review by The Post.
That expansion is exposing more players to match-fixing, suspicious bets, and inconclusive investigations, according to a review by The Post.
The Senate will continue the long slog toward reopening the government.
Without an agreement from all 100 senators to speed up the process, the Senate must still wade through multiple votes, which could take several days. The House would act after that.
Without an agreement from all 100 senators to speed up the process, the Senate must still wade through multiple votes, which could take several days. The House would act after that.
Senate marches — slowly — toward ending government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he’s preparing to call his members back to Washington while the Senate finalizes the deal.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Senate will continue the long slog toward reopening the government.
Without an agreement from all 100 senators to speed up the process, the Senate must still wade through multiple votes, which could take several days. The House would act after that.
Without an agreement from all 100 senators to speed up the process, the Senate must still wade through multiple votes, which could take several days. The House would act after that.
A man’s dramatic collapse in the Oval Office last week and Trump officials’ reactions grabbed public attention — with the fallout overshadowing the intended focus of the White House event on new price cuts for weight-loss drugs.
Ten seconds in the Oval Office that overshadowed Trump’s drug-price win
A press conference collapse has sparked days of memes and jokes. Not all are accurate.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
A man’s dramatic collapse in the Oval Office last week and Trump officials’ reactions grabbed public attention — with the fallout overshadowing the intended focus of the White House event on new price cuts for weight-loss drugs.
The Trump administration on Monday said it still wants the Supreme Court to block lower court decisions requiring it to pay full food assistance benefits to about 42 million Americans who rely on the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
Trump administration wants Supreme Court to intervene in SNAP fight again
The battle over funding for the nation’s largest anti-hunger program has left millions wondering how they will afford food.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Trump administration on Monday said it still wants the Supreme Court to block lower court decisions requiring it to pay full food assistance benefits to about 42 million Americans who rely on the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
Breaking news: The FDA will ask drug manufacturers to remove a warning on hormone replacement therapies that some doctors say has long prevented women from taking medications aimed at treating the symptoms of menopause.
Hormone replacement therapy for menopause could become easier to access
The FDA is asking drug manufactures to remove black box warnings on hormone replacement therapy for menopause, which could make it easier for women to access the treatment.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Breaking news: The FDA will ask drug manufacturers to remove a warning on hormone replacement therapies that some doctors say has long prevented women from taking medications aimed at treating the symptoms of menopause.
Legislators in the Senate advanced a deal Sunday to reopen the government, but disruptions to air travel will continue until it passes the full Senate and the House of Representatives.
Here’s what fliers can expect at the airport.
Here’s what fliers can expect at the airport.
What fliers need to know about shutdown delays and cancellations
What to expect at the airport after the Trump administration reduces flight traffic by 10 percent.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Legislators in the Senate advanced a deal Sunday to reopen the government, but disruptions to air travel will continue until it passes the full Senate and the House of Representatives.
Here’s what fliers can expect at the airport.
Here’s what fliers can expect at the airport.
Air passengers are bracing for travel disruptions to worsen in the coming days, as thousands of flights were delayed and canceled over the weekend and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history reached its 41st day.
More flight cancellations coming after shutdown’s worst day for air travel
Over 1,500 flights scheduled for Monday have already been canceled, as the toll of the longest-ever shutdown on ordinary Americans continues to grow.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Air passengers are bracing for travel disruptions to worsen in the coming days, as thousands of flights were delayed and canceled over the weekend and the longest government shutdown in U.S. history reached its 41st day.