The Post Most: Some states will go from record heat to a freeze — thanks to Alaska

Plus: Iran says Strait of Hormuz is now open amid push to end war

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All of The Post: $1 a weekBilled as $4/four weeks for the first six months, then $14/four weeks. Pricing subject to change. Cancel anytime. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP   Some states will go from record heat to a freeze — thanks to Alaska  (Brian Brettschneider) Nearly 100 million people across the United States can expect freezing temperatures into next week, with a chance for snow flurries for some. By Ben Noll Read more   Iran says Strait of Hormuz to reopen amid push to end war   Even for Europe’s populist firebrands, Trump is going too far   As fuel prices rise, a new technique of gas theft is spreading   Column  Monica Hesse What ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ and ‘DTF St. Louis’ get right about sex   Opinion  Kathleen Parker Only one thing could sink Lindsey Graham   Trump administration deepens quest to stamp out the events of Jan. 6   Don’t sit down at that bar in Madrid, and other tips from chef José Andrés   See why tech companies are paying people to do chores   Court documents reveal mounting tension in Fairfax marriage before murder-suicide   ADVERTISEMENT   Republicans in Congress back Army secretary amid clash with Hegseth   Supreme Court hands win to Chevron, Big Oil in environmental damage case   He bought two raffle tickets and won a Picasso worth more than $1 million   Acting ICE chief Todd Lyons resigns, a year into Trump’s deportation campaign   Opinion California’s wealth tax would be rich with unintended consequences   ADVERTISEMENT   Anthropic CEO heads to White House amid hacking fears over new AI model   Thousands of displaced Lebanese return as shaky ceasefire takes hold   A turn-of-the-century Mary Cassatt painting subtly hints at a female future   Column  Carolyn Hax With their nest empty, one wants to rest and the other wants to fly   TAKE A GAME BREAK News quiz: Test your knowledge in today’s On the Record. Word game: One word to spell ’em all! Can you solve today’s Keyword in 6 guesses? Crossword: It’s time to solve! Play now. Wridges: Speed and spell your way up to a high score in our newest game.   Travel Tips Try an ‘airport divorce’ if you want to stay a happy couple  (CBS/Getty) Travel and relationship experts share tips on how not to end up mad at your partner while traveling. By Hannah Sampson Read more   What does a $100 hotel room look like in Paris? You’d be surprised.   It takes only six minutes to renew your passport. Here’s how.   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Game Break Keep your streak alive: get daily reminders for our quizzes and games, plus insights into how they came together and how other people scored. Sign up ➝     You received this email because you signed up for this newsletter or because it is included in your subscription. Manage newsletters | Unsubscribe 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071 DOWNLOAD OUR APP      ©2026 The Washington Post | Privacy Policy | Help & Contact