PARIS — The French Open witnessed an unexpected turn of events as Marta Kostyuk defeated Iga Świątek, a four-time champion, marking Świątek’s earliest exit from the tournament since 2019. Kostyuk secured the victory with a score of 7-5, 6-1, ending Świątek’s hope for another title run. Świątek struggled with her serve and shot selection during […]
The year 2026 presents a landscape filled with unsettling trends that echo the past. At home in the United States, tariffs have increased prices and stunted economic growth. The federal government appears plagued with issues reminiscent of the Gilded Age, characterized by corruption and a spoils system mentality. Notably, a growing number of young conservatives […]
Tensions between protesters and New Jersey State Police escalated significantly outside Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center. Tear gas was deployed as chaos unfolded in Newark. Chaotic Protests Lead to Curfew Saturday night’s events unfolded rapidly as protesters overwhelmed officers, disregarding barriers and testing the boundaries of the designated protest zone. State police in riot […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced that five individuals have recovered from a rare form of Ebola. This highlights the importance of seeking treatment when symptoms appear. Although there is no approved treatment or vaccine for the Bundibugyo virus responsible for the outbreak, recovery remains possible, as these cases show. During […]
The world still needs human authors to generate wild ideas. May 31, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Illustration by Michelle Kondrich/The Washington Post; iStock Here are three facts about me: I stand 6 feet 2 inches tall. My laughter is distinctive and can be described as piercing. I also do not apologize to inanimate objects. […]
Dr. Zev Wainberg, a leading figure at UCLA Health’s GI Oncology Program, experienced firsthand how patients with advanced pancreatic cancer preferred experimental treatments over another round of chemotherapy. Wainberg directed a clinical trial of daraxonrasib, a new drug under investigation. Many participants had previously received chemotherapy that was proving ineffective. Wainberg said, “Statistically, only half […]
In Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, a vibrant festival dedicated to the celebrated cold beet soup, known as šaltibarščiai, drew tens of thousands of visitors. The three-day event, dubbed Vilnius Pink Soup Fest, transformed the city into pink extravagance over the weekend. The event’s highlight was a coordinated ‘Pink Break’ lunch, where participants from around the world […]
Indictment and Initial Revelations Andrew Nguyen, identified as a minor player in an alleged illegal gambling ring in Northwest Indiana, faces restrictions on gambling due to his indictment. Alongside 21 others, he is forbidden from gambling as part of his release conditions. Nguyen’s lawyer argues for his client’s permission to resume professional video poker, revealing […]
Nearly a year after Congo and Rwanda signed a U.S.-backed peace agreement, efforts to bring peace to Africa’s Great Lakes region are stalled. To maintain the Washington Peace Accords, the U.S. must encourage its Congolese partners to fulfill their agreements. The U.S. has been critical of Rwanda and its M23 allies. Rwanda supported a military […]
Over 40 million people in the United States and Canada rely on the Great Lakes for their drinking water. Each treated glass from these lakes contains microplastics, small plastic fragments made from toxic chemicals associated with cancer and other serious illnesses. Fish, a key part of diets in the Midwest and among Indigenous tribes, immigrant […]