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A Fresh Take on Food Criticism in Washington

December 19, 2025

In a surprising move, the new food critic for a major Washington publication has shaken up the scene. Instead of heading to a fancy restaurant, he took a team to a church cafeteria. This choice shows his plan to change how food criticism works in the city. The new critic, Elazar Sontag, started his

politics

Trouble Brews in Congo as Rebels Make Moves

December 15, 2025

The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has taken hundreds of Burundian soldiers prisoner during their latest attack in eastern Congo. This happened just days after Congo and Rwanda's leaders promised to keep the peace. The U. S. is not happy and has warned Rwanda to stop breaking the rules. M23 has taken

environment

Washington's Tough Choice: Studded Tires or Safe Roads?

December 14, 2025

Washington state is thinking about saying goodbye to studded tires. These tires have metal spikes that help drivers grip icy roads. But, they also cause a lot of damage to the roads. The Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) says these tires cost the state over $20 million in road repair

technology

The Washington Post's AI Podcast Experiment: A New Way to Listen to News

December 13, 2025

The Washington Post has launched a new AI-powered podcast called "Your Personal Podcast. " This podcast is unique because it tailors content to each listener based on their reading history. Users can also adjust the topics covered and even change the AI-generated hosts. The podcast has sparked deba

weather

Heavy Rains Bring Floods to the Pacific Northwest

December 11, 2025

The Pacific Northwest is dealing with serious flooding after a lot of rain. This happened because of something called an atmospheric river. Imagine a river in the sky, that's what it is. It brings lots of water vapor and can cause heavy rain. Two of these rivers hit the area one after the other. Thi

crime

A Soldier's Journey to Recovery

December 6, 2025

A young man is fighting to get better after a scary shooting near the White House. Andrew Wolfe, 24, is an Air Force staff sergeant and a member of the National Guard. He was hurt badly in a shooting that happened on November 26. His family says he is slowly getting better, but it's a long way to go

crime

A Shocking Attack in Washington: What We Know So Far

December 2, 2025

A recent shooting in Washington has left the nation in shock. Two National Guard members were targeted while on duty near a Metro station. One person lost their life, and another is still in the hospital fighting for recovery. The suspect in this case is a 29-year-old man from Afghanistan. He had b

politics

A Guardsman's Fight for Life After Washington Shooting

December 2, 2025

A young soldier, Andrew Wolfe, is holding on tight to life after a shocking attack near the White House. He showed a thumbs-up sign and wiggled his toes when medical staff checked on him. This small sign of hope comes after a terrible event that left another Guardsman, Sarah Beckstrom, dead. The tw

crime

A Deadly Attack on Guardians of the Capital

November 28, 2025

A tragic incident shook Washington, D. C. , as a gunman opened fire on two National Guard members. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, now faces first-degree murder charges after one of the victims, Sarah Beckstrom, succumbed to her injuries. Beckstrom, a 20-year-old Army specialist, was pronounced d

crime

A Dark Thanksgiving for Two Families

November 28, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, two National Guard members from West Virginia were critically injured in a shooting near the White House. The incident has left families shattered, especially as it occurred during the Thanksgiving holiday. The victims were identified as 20-year-old Army Specialist Sar