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Is The Washington Post's new AI podcast a hallmark of the future? - 2025-12-13T06:01:00-05:00
The Post calls the podcast an "AI-powered tool" that turns its articles into an audio news digest.

Should you use buy now, pay later? Experts share 4 tips to know - 2025-12-13T05:00:00-05:00
The payment option is booming among online holiday shoppers this year. But like any form of credit, it comes with drawbacks. Here's how to use BNPL responsibly — and protect yourself from risk.

'She's awesome': How U.S. veterans helped Venezuela's Machado escape - 2025-12-12T17:33:47-05:00
In a daring nighttime martime operation, U.S. veterans whisked Venezuela's María Corina Machado out of the country to claim her Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo

A momentous week as Syria celebrates lifting U.S. sanctions and a year without Assad - 2025-12-12T15:26:42-05:00
As they mark the first anniversary of toppling Bashar al-Assad's regime, Syrians also celebrate another coming milestone: the lifting of sanctions, which could help give the country a new start.

The Justice Department has now sued 18 states in an effort to access voter data - 2025-12-12T13:43:56-05:00
The Department of Justice has sued four more states as part of the Trump administration's far-reaching attempt to access sensitive voter data. The DOJ is also suing Fulton County in Georgia.

In photos: Flooding in Western Washington state forces thousands to evacuate - 2025-12-12T13:38:11-05:00
Record flooding in Washington state has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate after torrential rains this week.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 sweeps The Game Awards — analysis and full winners list - 2025-12-12T13:19:08-05:00
Independent video game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 swept the Game Awards last night. The L.A. ceremony draws millions of views for its industry honors and exclusive previews of upcoming games.

If the holidays are stressing you out, remember: everything is optional - 2025-12-12T09:51:11-05:00
Managing a full December calendar can quickly take you from festive to frazzled. Psychotherapist Niro Feliciano shares advice on reducing stress and increasing joy this season.

Trial starts for a Wisconsin judge accused of obstructing ICE - 2025-12-12T08:55:37-05:00
Was Judge Hannah Dugan trying to obstruct a proceeding or trying to run her courtroom when ICE agents came to arrest an undocumented immigrant? A federal jury will decide

Germany's train service is one of Europe's worst. How did it get so bad? - 2025-12-12T08:38:07-05:00
You won't arrive on time and may not even get a seat. Your booking might get lost. Things have gotten so dire that a foreigner has been brought in to shake things up.