'NOT AN INVASION': REPUBLICANS REACT TO MADURO’S CAPTURE
Once a critic of entanglements abroad, president trump now appears willing to embrace regime change as a tool of american influence. here’s how top republican leaders have responded to the united state’s venezuela operation. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk f ..NO AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL IS ACTUALLY SAFE FOR YOU
No amount of alcohol is good for you. alcohol is a carcinogen, and people who drink more are more likely to die of cancer, including colon and breast cancers. even light drinking, such as one drink a week, is linked to a slightly higher risk of death compared with people who drink more rarely. does ..TRUMP SAYS U.S. WILL ‘RUN’ VENEZUELA AFTER RAID CAPTURED MADURO
President donald trump said the united states will control venezuela for an unspecified period after a u.s. operation captured venezuelan president nicolás maduro and his wife. “we’ll run it properly. we’ll run it professionally. we’ll have the greatest oil companies in the world go in and ..TRUMP HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER U.S. STRIKES IN VENEZUELA, MADURO CAPTUR ..
President trump holds a press conference after the united states said it captured venezuelan president nicolás maduro and his wife.TRUMP: U.S. WILL ‘RUN’ VENEZUELA UNTIL SAFE TRANSITION
President trump held a press conference after the united states said it captured venezuelan president nicolás maduro and his wife. read more: https://wapo.st/4bgzz4k. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagr ..AIRCRAFT FLY OVER VENEZUELA’S CAPITAL; EXPLOSIONS ROCK CITY
Explosions and smoke rose across caracas on jan. 3, jolting neighborhoods near la carlota, a key venezuelan military air base. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonp ..NEW YORKERS HELD A FUNERAL SERVICE FOR THE METROCARD
New yorkers gathered in washington square park on dec. 30 to mourn the new york city transit system's metrocard, which is being replaced by omny, a contactless system that lets people tap their credit card or phone to pay for rides. the last day to buy or refill a metrocard was dec. 31, 2025. existi ..ZOHRAN MAMDANI GIVES INAUGURAL ADDRESS AS MAYOR OF NYC
Zohran mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, was sworn in publicly as the mayor of new york city on jan. 1. he is the first muslim mayor and the youngest in generations to run the united states’ largest and wealthiest city. read more: https://wapo.st/4piqjxa. subscribe to the washington p ..WITNESSES RECOUNT DEADLY BAR FIRE AT SWISS SKI RESORT
Dozens were killed after a fire broke out during a new year’s celebration at a ski resort in crans-montana, the heart of the swiss alps. officials ruled out the possibility of an attack and are investigating the cause of the blaze. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodc ..ZOHRAN MAMDANI SWORN IN AS NEW YORK CITY MAYOR
In a late-night ceremony underground, zohran mamdani was sworn in as new york city’s mayor at a long-shuttered subway station in manhattan. in his first remarks, mamdani called the station a “testament to the importance of public transit” and announced mike flynn as his new transportation com ..A GROUP OF MONKS IS WALKING 2,300 MILES ACROSS THE U.S. FOR PEACE
A group of about two dozen buddhist monks is participating in a journey they're calling a "walk for peace," trekking from fort worth, texas, to washington, d.c. as a way to promote a message of peace. on dec. 29, they passed through a suburb of atlanta and were greeted by a huge crowd of supporters ..MEET THE ITALIAN “PASTA DEFENDERS” OF THE INTERNET
Matteo salvatori and emiliano santoro police the internet for what they consider infractions against italian cuisine. with nearly 30 million followers, they pass judgment on food, stamping it “approved” or “not approved.” subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk ..ICE DETAINS MAN ON CHRISTMAS EVE, AGENT RECOGNIZES BYSTANDER FROM HUSBAND� ..
Federal agents in washington arrested a man who had been grocery shopping on christmas eve, according to footage taken by yeimi jamie ortiz. ortiz attempted to get contact information for the man's family, saying that the agents had previously taken her husband without allowing him to call. one age ..THE WASHINGTON POST'S MOST-WATCHED VIDEOS OF 2025
From breakdancing in a courtroom to facing off with ice agents, 2025 was full of a range of videos. these were the post's five most watched videos by users like you. at number five, u.s. naval academy freshmen participated in their annual ritual of climbing a greased obelisk. at number four, zohra ..RARE VIDEO SHOWS WOUNDED RUSSIAN SOLDIERS
In rare footage filmed by the post, wounded russian soldiers are seen disembarking from a bus on nov. 20 in olkhovatka, russia. many are missing limbs. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www. ..INSIDE RFK JR.’S RESHAPING OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Robert f. kennedy jr. dismantled major parts of the nation’s public health system in his first year as secretary of health and human services. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www.instagr ..SOME SOUTH KOREANS ARE DITCHING ALCOHOL FOR COFFEE AT MORNING RAVES
In seoul, the partygoers bopped their heads to club beats, holding a drink in one hand and fist-pumping with the other. the vibes were just like a typical night out here. except it was 9 o’clock. in the morning. and the drinks? iced americanos. “morning raves” have become the latest sensation ..EX-BOXING CHAMPION ANTHONY JOSHUA INJURED IN FATAL CAR CRASH
Former heavyweight boxing champion anthony joshua was injured in a car crash in nigeria on dec. 29 that killed two other passengers. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washi ..LIVE: TRUMP AND NETANYAHU MEET IN FLORIDA
President trump and israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu hold talks at mar-a-lago on dec. 29.PEOPLE ‘BATTLE’ WITH FLOUR, EGGS AND FIRECRACKERS IN CENTURIES-OLD TRAD ..
This annual "battle," fought with flour and eggs, dates back over 200 years in spain. each year, the town of ibi participates in the festival of els enfarinats, in which participants dressed in old military-style costumes stage a mock coup d’état. festival-goers light firecrackers and throw flou ..NFL WEEK 17: WHY NFL RECORDS MATTER LESS NOW
Nfl records used to mean something. the post's sam fortier thinks cleveland browns defensive end myles garrett’s pursuit of the single-season sack record feels... small. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost ins ..INTENSE STORMS IN CALIFORNIA BURIED CARS AND HOMES IN MUD
Powerful winter storms brought the wettest christmas season to southern california in years, sending mud and debris sliding. footage from wrightwood, a 5,000-resident mountain town about 80 miles northeast of los angeles, shows cars and homes buried up to their windows in rocks, debris and mud.IS JASMINE CROCKETT A LIABILITY?
Jasmine crockett’s in-your-face style couldn’t contrast more sharply with that of her primary opponent, rep. james talarico, brad polumbo argues. will that be a liability for democrats in the texas senate race? #politics #texas #trump #whitehouse #election #gopTRUMP, ZELENSKY HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE AT MAR-A-LAGO
President donald trump and ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky hold a news conference at mar-a-lago on dec. 28 as part of renewed efforts to end russia’s nearly four-year invasion.PROP BETS HAVE CHANGED SPORTS GAMBLING. WHAT ARE THEY?
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Skiers glided down italy’s mount etna on dec. 27, as plumes of ash billowed into the sky during a volcanic eruption. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ fac ..TRUMP IS BLOWING UP NATIONAL PARK LAND FOR A NEW BORDER WALL
The u.s. government is dynamiting through a national park property and critical jaguar habitat in arizona's san rafael valley to construct 27 miles of border wall. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: ..SKIPPING MY BFF’S CHILD-FREE WEDDING RUINED OUR FRIENDSHIP
Washington post advice columnist carolyn hax says an apology – and a realization – is in order for this reader. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ facebo ..SOUTH KOREANS ARE PARTYING IN THE MORNING. HERE’S WHY.
In south korea, notorious for its hard drinking culture, younger generations are increasingly opting for morning dance parties — powered by coffee, not alcohol. read more: https://wapo.st/3l4dpb2. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twi ..THIS FUN HOBBY MAY REDUCE YOUR RISK OF DEMENTIA BY 76%
Everyone tells you to do puzzles or play an instrument to reduce the risk of dementia, but not a whole lot of people are talking about dancing. in one study, researchers found that people who danced more than once a week had a 76 percent lower risk of developing dementia than those who danced less o ..NIGERIANS REACT TO U.S. AIRSTRIKE ON ISIS
Nigerians reacted to the u.s. airstrike targeting isis militants in northwest nigeria, on dec. 26. read more: washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/25/trump-bombing-nigeria-isis/?itid=hp-top-table-main_p001_f003. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: ..WIZARDS GUARD BILAL COULIBALY FINDS MEDITATION IN ART
Washington wizards guard and budding artist bilal coulibaly recently met with d.c.-based painter charles jean-pierre to learn techniques to improve his art. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https:/ ..PENTAGON PUBLISHES MISSILE FOOTAGE AFTER NIGERIA OPERATION
On dec. 25, the pentagon posted footage of a missile launch from a military vessel, allegedly showing a u.s. strike on isis militants in nigeria. read more: https://wapo.st/4puovyi. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingt ..CLIMBING MT. FUJI IN SEARCH OF AN INCREDIBLE BOWL OF NOODLES
Watch the highlights of a climb up mt. fuji, and how a bowl of udon noodles changed the journey for international photojournalist salwan georges. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www.instag ..POPE LEO XIV HOLDS HIS FIRST CHRISTMAS EVE MASS AT VATICAN
On dec. 24, as millions around the world prepared to celebrate christmas, pope leo xiv led his first christmas eve mass at st. peter’s basilica at the vatican. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: ht ..ZELENSKY APPEARS TO WISH PUTIN DEAD IN CHRISTMAS ADDRESS
In a christmas address, ukrainian president volodymyr zelensky appeared to wish that russian president vladimir putin would “perish.” subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ ..TRUMP TALKS POLITICS IN CHRISTMAS CALLS WITH KIDS
During christmas eve phone calls with children and their families on dec. 24, president donald trump talked politics. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ face ..BRITISH MAN SINGS CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR 42 HOURS
David purchase of gloucester, england, attempted to break a guinness world record by singing christmas songs continuously for 42 hours. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wa ..DO YOU HAVE TO GIVE EQUAL GIFTS TO ALL FAMILY MEMBERS?
"that's when you need to move to the other side of the country." carolyn hax gives gift-giving advice on post reports with elahe izadi.HAWAII’S KILAUEA VOLCANO ERUPTS
Molten lava flows from the crater of hawaii’s kilauea volcano on december 23. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/washing ..THE WILDEST POLITICAL MOMENTS OF 2025
From fat generals to card games to white house pile drivers, 2025 stayed weird. #politics #donaldtrump #supercut #mashup #yearinreview #endofyear #wildestmoments #elonmusk #chuckschumer #petehegseth #2025 subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https ..THE WILDEST POLITICAL MOMENTS OF 2025
From free planes to bopping down stairs to "sucked in" phone contacts, 2025 stayed weird. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagram: https://www.instagram.com/washingtonpost/ facebook: https://www.facebook.c ..CHRISTMAS CAROLERS GREET TRAVELERS AT PORTLAND AIRPORT
Dozens of christmas carolers gathered at portland international airport to greet and send travelers off with a holiday song, "o holy night."DISTRICT UNWRAPPED: HOLIDAY CARD LANE
Austin graff is partnering with wp creator — a new division of the washington post, separate from the newsroom, that partners with independent creators — to unwrap the best of d.c.-area holiday fun, including off-the-beaten-path spots and events that make the region shine. follow austin on inst ..IS WHOLE MILK UNHEALTHY? HERE'S WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS.
Health and human services secretary robert f. kennedy jr. has said for months that he wants the government to endorse full-fat dairy products, reversing its stance that americans should consume low-fat milk and cheese to reduce their risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. now, federal off ..THE D.C. CHEF CREATING AND TESTING RECIPES AT NESTLé
From nestlé’s test kitchen, meredith tomason uses her skills and passion for baking to develop “aspirational but attainable” recipes for bakers at every level. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twitter.com/washingtonpost instagra ..DOGE’S IMPACT ON ONE FEMA EMPLOYEE
On aug. 25, abby mcllraith signed a whistleblower letter disagreeing with president donald trump's changes to fema. she was placed on leave the next day. nearly 300,000 people were forced out of the u.s. federal workforce in 2025. read the washington post's full coverage about the year trump dismant ..HOW VACCINES CAN HELP PREVENT CANCER, CHRONIC ILLNESSES
👉 curious how vaccines could protect you from far more than infections? the post’s allyson chiu breaks down surprising new research showing how certain vaccines may also lower your risk of chronic illnesses — and even some cancers. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.s ..WHY TRAVEL MAKES YOU SO CONSTIPATED
We all poop weirdly on vacation. our bowel movements love a routine, but when we travel, that goes awry. we’re running around and become easily stressed, which greatly alters our poop patterns. we also tend to drink less water and eat more processed, carb-rich foods either on the go or indulging ..MEET THE POST’S FALL 2025 ALL-MET PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
The washington post has picked it’s fall 2025 all-met players of the year for football, boys’ and girls’ soccer, field hockey and volleyball. go behind-the-scenes during their photo sessions. subscribe to the washington post on youtube: https://wapo.st/2qodcqk follow us: twitter: https://twit ..