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‘Dinosaur highway’ from 166 million years ago is unearthed

Published: January 6, 2025 17:19

Four giant herbivores and one predator walked across the same spot in modern-day England. “It’s the closest we’ll get to a time machine,” said one of the lead excavators. LONDON — Why did the dinosaur cross the road? To avoid a prehistoric pileup,…

Trump tries to block sentencing in New York hush money case

Published: January 6, 2025 17:17

Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a New York judge to stop Trump’s sentencing scheduled for Friday on his convictions for falsifying business documents. NEW YORK — President-elect Donald Trump is trying to stop the sentencing scheduled for Friday in his…

After a last visit from Biden’s team, India readies itself for Trump

Published: January 6, 2025 17:04

U.S.-India relations grew under President Joe Biden, and New Delhi hopes they will blossom with the new Trump administration. But numerous differences exist under the surface. NEW DELHI — On Monday, national security adviser Jake Sullivan announced in New…

Column | In total, Jan. 6 rioters have been sentenced to 1,300 years in prison

Published: January 6, 2025 16:48

There has been a concerted effort to mute the scale of the violence that unfolded four years ago. Piece by piece, the justice system demonstrates why that’s false. As is the case with so many elements of modern life, our understanding of what unfolded at…

Thousands voted to name Virginia’s newborn hippo. Here’s the winner.

Published: January 6, 2025 16:20

The naming contest for Metro Richmond Zoo’s ‘Poppy’ drew more than 116,000 votes from 165 countries. Virginia’s newborn pygmy hippo has been named. Drumroll, please. After an online contest run by the Metro Richmond Zoo — where the baby hippo was born in…

Boys’ basketball Top 20: Three teams join the first rankings of a new year

Published: January 6, 2025 16:12

C.G. Woodson, Riverside and Sherwood enter after a flurry of holiday hoops. Gonzaga holds on to No. 1. The holiday season is anything but time off for the area’s top high school basketball teams. Such squads, particularly those with national reputations,…

Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, to resign as Liberal leader

Published: January 6, 2025 16:06

Trudeau to step down as Liberal leader amid growing disapproval in his party and tariff threats from Donald Trump -- paving the way for a new prime minister. TORONTO — Bowing to pressure from opponents and allies alike, Justin Trudeau — whose championing…

How dense bean salads became a protein-packed recipe sensation

Published: January 6, 2025 16:00

Recipe developer Violet Witchel’s adaptable bean salads are a make-ahead hit for vegetarians and omnivores alike. “Are you sure you’re getting enough protein?” Whenever someone learns that I’m a vegetarian, some form of this question almost always follows.…

Fed’s top Wall Street regulator to step down, after Trump’s advisers pushed to demote him

Published: January 6, 2025 16:00

Key Senate Republicans urged the president-elect to try to demote the Fed’s Michael Barr, who announced he is stepping down from the leadership role in February. A top Federal Reserve official who is the government’s most influential banking regulator is…

Costas Simitis, two-term Greek prime minister, dies at 88

Published: January 6, 2025 15:49

He was credited as the architect of the country’s joining the common European currency, the euro. Costas Simitis, former prime minister of Greece credited as the architect of the country’s joining the common European currency, the euro, died Jan. 5 at a…

Tyreek Hill says, ‘I’m out, bro’ in hint about his Dolphins future

Published: January 6, 2025 15:26

His comments came in a moment of dejection after a disappointing season ended with Miami’s elimination from playoff contention. Moments after the Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes ended with a loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, wide receiver Tyreek Hill…

Congress to certify election results, four years after Jan. 6 attacks

Published: January 6, 2025 15:11

A snowstorm won’t stop the certification, lawmakers said. Congress will soon gather at the U.S. Capitol to certify the results of the 2024 election four years after the Jan. 6, 2021, attacks and despite an ongoing snowstorm that has ground most of the…

Journalists for the Athletic push to join the New York Times union

Published: January 6, 2025 15:00

It’s unclear whether the Times, which shuttered its own sports desk after buying the Athletic, will fight the journalists’ effort to join the bargaining unit. The editorial staff of the Athletic, the sports-media outlet owned by the New York Times, has…

Hail or fail: Mariota magic sends Commanders to season-ending victory

Published: January 6, 2025 14:44

Backup QB Marcus Mariota spurred another comeback to close out the regular season. Here are the highlights and takeaways from Washington’s win over Dallas. A look at the good (Hail!) and bad (Fail!) from the Washington Commanders’ 23-19 win over the Dallas…

Live briefing: Israel pledges heavy punishment after gunmen kill three in West Bank

Published: January 6, 2025 13:09

Gunmen opened fire on a bus and surrounding vehicles in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on Monday, killing three Israelis and wounding eight others, according to Israel’s military and emergency services. The Israel Defense Forces said it was “pursuing the…

The holiday season at Amazon: Swag, prizes – and mandatory overtime

Published: January 6, 2025 12:45

To offset the burdens of the annual rush known as “peak,” the online retailer offered workers corporate cheer and a talent contest. One gingerbread house in Charlotte stood out from others built across the nation this holiday season. Out front, a…

Opinion | Trump’s Cabinet lineup so far is surprisingly pro-animal

Published: January 6, 2025 12:30

As Vivek Ramaswamy put it: “Animal cruelty will eventually become a genuine concern for conservatives.” John Cleveland is a public affairs professional and senior fellow at Wilberforce Institute . He previously worked for the Humane Society of the United…

Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel file lawsuits over handling of blocked deal

Published: January 6, 2025 12:25

Separate legal salvos target Biden, steelworkers union head and rival steelmaker’s CEO. Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel sued President Joe Biden on Monday over his decision to bar them from joining forces, alleging that he had violated their constitutional…

Live updates: Congress set to count, certify Trump’s electoral college victory over Harris

Published: January 6, 2025 12:00

Congress is set to convene Monday to count electoral college votes and certify President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris in the November presidential election. Harris, in her constitutional role as president of the Senate,…

The tech trends you’ll have to live with in 2025

Published: January 6, 2025 12:00

More AI. New face computers. Lots of policy changes. Here’s what to keep an eye out for this year. We’re calling it now: 2025 is going to be a pretty weird year. Wouldn’t it be nice to be prepared for what’s to come? Sadly, predicting the future is as…

U.S. Capitol Police chief opposes pardons for assaults against police

Published: January 6, 2025 11:30

Pardoning people who ‘cross the line’ of attacking officers would send a message that police don’t matter, Manger says on eve of Jan. 6 anniversary Pardoning people who assault police would send a message that the safety of officers does not matter and…

Opinion | A long time under the snow for the women of Afghanistan

Published: January 6, 2025 11:30

Especially for girls, hope is difficult to come by. But it has not been extinguished. Shabana Basij-Rasikh is co-founder and president of School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA). This past December marked two years since women could attend college in…

Strength of South Korea democracy tested as president defies arrest

Published: January 6, 2025 11:23

Protesters have thronged the official residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, where officials trying to arrest him were blocked by security guards. SEOUL — The struggle of South Korean investigators to arrest a sitting president for the first time…

Opinion | Here’s the solution to Trump World’s ‘civil war’ over H-1B visas

Published: January 6, 2025 11:15

Getting rid of the lottery for high-tech visas could satisfy both MAGA constituencies. Rishi Sharma is an associate professor at Colgate University. Chad Sparber is director of the Lampert Institute for Civic and Global Affairs at Colgate University.…

What to know about Jimmy Carter funeral in D.C., Jan. 9 federal holiday

Published: January 6, 2025 11:00

The public will be able to pay their respects in D.C. starting Tuesday. Here’s what to know about visiting hours, what you can bring and road closures. Jimmy Carter, the Southern Democrat and Nobel Peace Price winner who outlived every other former…

Preliminary designs for new D.C. jail attract mixed feelings

Published: January 6, 2025 11:00

What the facility will ultimately look like remains in flux, with city officials recently ordered to make changes to their latest design proposal. Preliminary architectural renderings for D.C.’s new corrections facility — a massive set of buildings with…

CWG Live: Snow piling up, amounts could reach 6 to 12 inches

Published: January 6, 2025 10:30

Happening now: Snow is falling steadily throughout the region with temperatures in the 20s. Schools and federal offices are closed. Snow intensity may gradually ease some midday into the afternoon but pick up again in the evening. What’s next? The snow…

Rates of triplet births and higher dropped 62 percent from 1998 to 2023

Published: January 6, 2025 10:30

Changes in assisted reproductive technology are seen as influencing the decline. The rate of triplet and higher-order multiple births in the United States declined 62 percent from 1998 to 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.…

NFL firings: Dolphins, Colts say they won’t change their head coaches

Published: January 6, 2025 10:30

The New England Patriots fired Jared Mayo, and the firing season for NFL coaches is underway. Tracking the NFL’s coaching and front office changes after the end of the regular season. The Miami Dolphins’ disappointing season did not cost Coach Mike…

D.C.-area forecast: Heavy snow at times today and then cold for rest of week

Published: January 6, 2025 10:00

Another winter storm could threaten by the weekend. * Winter storm warning through tonight * Today’s daily digit A somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. 8/10: 8 for 8 inches? I love snow and am going to embrace a rare…

South Korean turmoil undermines U.S. alliance building in Asia

Published: January 6, 2025 09:45

As Blinken visits South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s attempt to declare martial law calls into question Biden’s trust in a leader who undermined the democracy of his nation. SEOUL — For four years, President Joe Biden made South Korea a key partner in…

Analysis | The best moments of the 2025 Golden Globes

Published: January 6, 2025 06:29

“The Brutalist” and “Emilia Pérez” won big, Demi Moore earned her first major acting prize and “Wicked” failed to defy gravity. The 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday were a remarkably politics-free affair — even for an awards show known primarily for being fun…

Carter took pride in warming U.S.-China ties — in a very different D.C.

Published: January 6, 2025 05:55

Jimmy Carter switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing, a move that remains a point of tension, though it moved China away from the Soviet Union. One winter morning in January 1980, Defense Secretary Harold Brown met with a senior Chinese…

A beginner’s guide to wrestling before WWE’s Netflix debut

Published: January 6, 2025 05:05

How do wrestling matches work? Is the fighting real? And what does “yeet” mean? You might notice that Netflix has been getting into live-streaming a lot these days. There was the Jake Paul and Mike Tyson fight in November, followed by back-to-back NFL…

Column | After insurrections, the U.S. and Brazil went down different paths

Published: January 6, 2025 05:00

Four years following Jan. 6, 2021, the U.S. experience in reckoning with an attack at the heart of its democracy stands in stark contrast to that of Brazil. You’re reading an excerpt from the WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest free, including…

Column | Carolyn Hax: Sadness overcomes the adult-child caregiver to a nonagenarian dad

Published: January 6, 2025 05:00

A caregiver wonders how to keep doing the “daily part-time job” of managing Dad’s major health issues. Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: My father, who has had a good, long life, has major health issues. I’m the child managing him from afar,…

Fellow also-ran frustrates Wizards again, but Kyle Kuzma steps forward

Published: January 6, 2025 03:19

Kuzma had a season-high 28 points in Washington’s 110-98 loss to New Orleans, its second in a row to the Pelicans. At halftime of Sunday night’s game between the Washington Wizards and the New Orleans Pelicans, the teams had identical shot attempts and…

Demi Moore wins her first major acting award at the Golden Globes 2025

Published: January 6, 2025 02:55

“I’ve been doing this for 45 years and this is the first time I’ve ever won anything as an actor,” Moore said of her win for “The Substance.” The roar that shook the Golden Globes when Demi Moore took the stage could probably be heard across state lines.…

No. 8 Terps hang on tight to spoil No. 23 Iowa’s party and reach 14-0

Published: January 6, 2025 02:54

Maryland started hot and held on late for a 74-66 win on the day the Hawkeyes honored former coach Lisa Bluder. IOWA CITY — On the day No. 23 Iowa celebrated its winningest coach, No. 8 Maryland ensured that would be all the Hawkeyes had to smile about.…

The Commanders’ first-round matchup is set. Here’s what you need to know.

Published: January 6, 2025 02:14

Jayden Daniels and Washington will take on the No. 3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday at 8 p.m. The Washington Commanders closed out the regular season with 23-19 win over the Dallas Cowboys to finish the season 12-5 and earn the No.…

Opinion | Joe Biden: What Americans should remember about Jan. 6

Published: January 6, 2025 02:00

Four years ago, our democracy was put to the test — and prevailed. Joe Biden is president of the United States. On this Jan. 6, order will be called. Clerks, staff and members of Congress will gather to certify the results of a free and fair presidential…

The complete list of Golden Globes winners in 2025

Published: January 6, 2025 00:55

A Vatican potboiler. A witchy musical. A Japan-set epic. A fine-dining dramedy (or is it really a drama?). Which, if any, will triumph at the Golden Globes? We’ll find out Sunday night. Here are the nominees for this year’s ceremony, which honors movies…

Terps go winless on visit to Pacific Northwest after falling to No. 9 Oregon

Published: January 6, 2025 00:40

Maryland faded in the second half for an 83-79 loss. EUGENE, Ore. — The closing minutes in the final leg of the Maryland men’s basketball team’s two-game visit to the Pacific Northwest ended with wilting defense against No. 9 Oregon. Breakdowns on that end…

Skip Bayless, Fox Sports executive named in workplace misconduct lawsuit

Published: January 6, 2025 00:19

The lawsuit alleges Bayless, the former “Undisputed” host, made unwanted advances toward a Fox Sports hairstylist and offered her $1.5 million in exchange for sex. A former hairstylist at the Fox Sports studios in Los Angeles filed a lawsuit Friday…

See the celebrities arriving on the Golden Globes red carpet

Published: January 6, 2025 00:15

Glen Powell, Kerry Washington and other A-listers are taking the carpet at the Beverly Hilton ahead of the awards show. Every new year, somewhere between “Auld Lang Syne” and the laziest of us finally taking down the Christmas trees, a new awards season…

Column | The Commanders’ regular season ended with drama. Was there ever a doubt?

Published: January 5, 2025 23:58

A nice, quiet Week 18 against the already-eliminated Cowboys? Nope. Expect the chaos to continue in the postseason. ARLINGTON, Texas — In this season of unexpected awesomeness behind a rookie quarterback and a reclaimed head coach, one thing the Washington…

Analysis | What to know from NFL Week 18: The Bucs survive, and the Patriots lose by winning

Published: January 5, 2025 23:22

Also in Week 18: The Packers aren’t right, pressure is building in Pittsburgh, and the rookies were elite this year. Week 18 provided its annual reminder that the motivations of professional football players need not be dissected. It does not matter if a…

‘Don’t worry, it’s a snow day’: Md. superintendent sings to announce closure

Published: January 5, 2025 23:01

Montgomery County Superintendent Thomas Taylor said he wanted to “capture some of the fun and excitement" around snow days. When Thomas Taylor became superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools last summer, some families had what might seem like an…

Opinion | Let’s make 2025 the Year of the Teenager. Step 1: Listen to them.

Published: January 5, 2025 22:49

Teenagers know their priorities. We should take their experiences and insights into account. Flavored vapes. Social media. Puberty blockers. From Congress to the Supreme Court to the White House, America’s leaders seem to believe that teens need government…

Live updates: Golden Globes red carpet gets underway, as celebrities arrive

Published: January 5, 2025 22:05

At the movies, it was a year of singing witches, conniving cardinals and a transgender Mexican gang leader (who also sang). On TV, chefs, shoguns and many, many assassins thrilled audiences and critics. Who will take home a Golden Globe? Follow along with…

Marcus Mariota is a late-game hero, as Commanders clinch NFC’s No. 6 seed

Published: January 5, 2025 21:51

Filling in for Jayden Daniels in the second half, the QB led Washington to a 23-19 comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys to close a dramatic regular season. ARLINGTON, Tex. — The Washington Commanders hoped to close out their historic season with a final…

Congress is set to certify Trump’s win on Monday. Here’s what to know.

Published: January 5, 2025 21:35

Lawmakers must still gather on Monday as required by law, though they have previously changed the certification date when it was inconvenient. Congress will meet Monday to certify the results of the 2024 election, finalizing President-elect Donald Trump’s…

Jakob Chychrun gives Capitals power play a fresh look that’s paying off

Published: January 5, 2025 20:33

Continuing an experiment started with Alex Ovechkin out, Washington has kept Chychrun on the top unit as a second defensemen since the captain’s return. And it’s working. There was a time that an NHL team using two defensemen on the power play wouldn’t…

Opinion | Hush-money judge on Trump: ‘Premeditated and continuous deception’

Published: January 5, 2025 19:51

Judge in Stormy Daniels hush money case tags Trump for “premeditated and continuous deception” In the matter of Donald J. Trump, the criminal justice system failed egregiously to hold the once and future president accountable. It’s almost inconceivable…

Martin Karplus, who took biochemistry to cyberspace, dies at 94

Published: January 5, 2025 18:37

Dr. Karplus shared the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 2013 for computer models that expanded the understanding of the molecular world. Martin Karplus, a theoretical chemist who shared a Nobel Prize for merging traditional molecular physics and computer…

Commanders vs. Cowboys live updates: Washington starts slow, trails 3-0

Published: January 5, 2025 17:15

The playoff-bound Commanders close out the regular season at Dallas. Follow along for live updates and analysis. Starting at their 8-yard line because of a penalty on a punt, the Cowboys got going on their first drive when Trey Lance found Jalen Tolbert on…

D.C. area faces biggest snowstorm in years, with over 6 inches forecast

Published: January 5, 2025 16:37

A winter storm warning is in effect from Sunday night to Monday night. Expect very difficult travel on Monday. A powerful and highly disruptive winter storm, which has produced a dangerous swath of snow and ice from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley, is…

Column | Vegan chili with beans, lentils and edamame floods the protein zone

Published: January 5, 2025 15:00

With legumes in multiple forms, plus two kinds of seeds, it proves that plenty of protein can come from plants. Recently, I started a diet and exercise program that came with a big challenge: Increase my protein intake to about 135 grams a day. As anyone…

Analysis | Solution to Evan Birnholz’s Jan. 5 crossword, ‘If I Wrote the Dictionary’

Published: January 5, 2025 14:00

A tribute to a legendary crossword constructor on his birthday. I met Merl Reagle for the first time at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament (ACPT) back in 2015. We didn’t talk for long; it was just a quick hello and a two-minute conversation. He said…

Live Briefing: Israel and Hezbollah trade threats over future of ceasefire as deadline looms

Published: January 5, 2025 13:27

BEIRUT — Israel accused Hezbollah on Sunday of failing to meet the terms of their fragile 60-day ceasefire agreement, due to expire on Jan. 26, threatening that it would be “forced to act” if the militant group’s violations continue. The warning comes days…

Fire wrecks romance bookstore. Fans step in, make real-life happily ever after.

Published: January 5, 2025 13:05

Jamie Fortin, owner of Friends to Lovers Bookstore, said she was overwhelmed by the strangers who came together to support her shop. Jamie Fortin dumped her heart and savings into her dream of opening a bookstore that sells romance novels. Starting the…

Tuna weighing as much as a grizzly bear sells for $1.3 million in Japan

Published: January 5, 2025 13:01

An Oma Pacific bluefin tuna, weighing 608 pounds, sold at Tokyo’s Toyosu Market. It’s one of the most expensive tuna fish to be sold in the history of sushi. A bluefin tuna sold for $1.3 million at a predawn auction in Tokyo on Sunday morning, making it…

AI’s next leap requires intimate access to your digital life

Published: January 5, 2025 12:35

Tech executives are pitching “AI agents,” digital helpers that can perform tasks on your computer, as the next big thing in artificial intelligence. SAN FRANCISCO — Tech companies are racing to upgrade chatbots like ChatGPT not only to offer answers, but…

After 50 years of growing his hair, N.Y. man said it’s time — to celebrate

Published: January 5, 2025 12:30

Andy Chertow’s hair has grown 10 feet long since he last got a haircut in 1974 in Syracuse, New York. It was the day before his office’s 1974 holiday party, and Andy Chertow’s brown hair had grown to his chest. Wanting to look professional, he asked his…

What connecting to your future self can mean to your present

Published: January 5, 2025 12:00

Self-continuity is the link between who you are and who you expect to be. Strengthening it can help you choose healthier paths, mental health experts say. When asked why he didn’t begin writing novels until his 30s, the celebrated Czech author Milan…

Opinion | Does a new report justify Jan. 6 pardons? In fact, it does the opposite.

Published: January 5, 2025 12:00

If anything, the DOJ inspector general concluded that the FBI should have done more to prepare. Justice Department Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz concluded last month that no undercover FBI employees were at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, nor at the…

Opinion | Ukraine needs a new sales rep for Trump and the GOP

Published: January 5, 2025 11:45

Ukraine’s ambassador worked hard wooing Biden and Democrats. Pitching the GOP requires a fresh voice. A new administration is coming to town, and the president-elect has sent some decidedly mixed signals about continued support for Ukraine. On the campaign…

Early physical therapy is better for concussions, study indicates

Published: January 5, 2025 11:30

There is a “window of opportunity” for faster recovery, researcher says. People who receive physical therapy shortly after suffering concussions have better outcomes than those who wait longer to start rehabilitation programs, a recent analysis suggests.…

This town was built on migrants’ cash. Now it fears Trump’s deportations.

Published: January 5, 2025 11:30

President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan could upend life in Mexican villages that depend on remittances from relatives in the United States. FRANCISCO VILLA, Mexico — Over the past 30 years, this corn-growing hamlet in central Mexico emptied…

CWG Live: Winter storm warning tonight and tomorrow, then a frigid week ahead

Published: January 5, 2025 11:03

Happening now: Sunshine and chilly 20s this morning, then increasing afternoon clouds. Still a bit breezy today with afternoon highs only in the mid- to upper 30s. What’s next? Snow arrives tonight and continues at times tomorrow, perhaps mixing with sleet…

As Jan. 6 anniversary approaches, Washington prepares, remembers

Published: January 5, 2025 11:00

While some want to move on, the violent attack on the Capitol four years ago still stirs anger and sadness. The black security fences are up again. Local and federal law enforcement agencies have been placed on full alert. Five-hundred soldiers with the…

Jimmy Carter attended this D.C. church. Now, it honors his legacy.

Published: January 5, 2025 11:00

The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C., is holding a memorial service for the former president Sunday evening. On the first Sunday of his presidency, Jimmy Carter left the White House and made his way one mile north to join First Baptist…

Puerto Rican nationalists attacked the Capitol. Jimmy Carter freed them.

Published: January 5, 2025 11:00

When President Jimmy Carter commuted the prison sentences of the four Puerto Rican nationalists who attacked members of Congress and President Harry S. Truman in the 1950s, he cited “humane considerations.” When President Jimmy Carter commuted the prison…

The D.C. region’s favorite sledding hills and spots, according to readers

Published: January 5, 2025 11:00

Just remember to sled safely! The D.C. area is projected to get its first substantial snow of the season beginning Sunday night and lasting into Monday, with The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang predicting a likely range of 5 to 8 inches. As…

D.C.-area forecast: Winter storm warning tonight and tomorrow, then a frigid week ahead

Published: January 5, 2025 11:00

Monday seems likely to be a snow day for most of the region. Today’s daily digit A somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a scale of 0 to 10. 5/10: The cold calm before the snow with increasing p.m. clouds and a bit of a breeze. Express…

With family nearby, Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini feels right at home as a rookie

Published: January 5, 2025 11:00

Rick Celebrini, an executive for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, is a doting dad and an experienced physiotherapist for Macklin, who has starred after being the first pick of the NHL draft. When a kid gets drafted into the NHL just after turning 18, one…

Commanders vs. Cowboys: How to watch the game, kickoff time, odds and more

Published: January 5, 2025 10:45

A win over the Dallas Cowboys would give Washington 12 wins for the first time since 1991. Here’s what you need to know for Sunday’s game. The cardiac Commanders struck again Sunday night, this time with a thrilling 30-24 overtime victory over the Atlanta…

Golden Globes 2025: How to watch, who’s hosting and leading nominees

Published: January 5, 2025 10:00

‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘The Bear’ lead the nominees with the most nods. Award season is back! And it’s already time to talk about the 2025 Golden Globes. The Golden Globes annually honor the best in movies and television, as decided by the Golden…

Analysis | A different and more dangerous world awaits President-elect Trump

Published: January 5, 2025 10:00

The war in Ukraine presents immediate challenges for the incoming president, with other problems looming in the Middle East and China. President-elect Donald Trump will begin his second term stronger and more dominant as a player on the world stage than…

Why South Korean protesters are using U.S. flags and a pro-Trump slogan

Published: January 5, 2025 07:02

Both supporters and critics of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are using American symbolism, from the “Stop the Steal” slogan to the Virginia state flag. SEOUL — U.S. flags, “Stop the Steal” and the Virginia state motto are finding a home in a…

Column | Carolyn Hax: Daughter balks at boozy accommodations for cousin’s wedding

Published: January 5, 2025 05:00

Her parent wants to help her with a graceful out from housing set aside for hard-partying young adults at her cousin’s wedding. Dear Carolyn: My daughter (20s) and I have been invited to my nephew’s wedding next summer. They’ve rented a lodge for a couple…

Ravens rule the AFC North again but have much loftier goals to tackle

Published: January 5, 2025 03:01

Baltimore clinched the division title by routing the Browns, 35-10, but lost Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers to a knee injury. BALTIMORE — The clinching victory was mostly ceremonial for the Baltimore Ravens. The outcome was never much in doubt from the…

Virginia nurse arrested after babies in NICU suffer unexplained injuries

Published: January 5, 2025 00:18

The nurse, who worked for the hospital, has been charged with malicious wounding and felony child abuse. The Virginia hospital first noticed newborns were suffering mysterious injuries in the summer of 2023. Then, roughly a month ago, three babies in the…

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