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Memorial Day sale: Read for 50¢ a weekBilled as $2/four weeks for the first six months, then $14/four weeks. Pricing subject to change. Cancel anytime. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP   A look inside the exclusive homes of ambassadors in Washington  (Allison Robbert/For The Washington Post) It’s the side of D.C. many never see: haunted mansions, a diamond-encrusted Andy Warhol and quite a few saunas. By Ted Muldoon Read more   Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip   Some of Texas’s oldest barbecue joints close as meat prices skyrocket   I’m a gastroenterologist. Here’s what antibiotics really do to your gut.   Opinion  Megan McArdle A suspicious decline in birth rates points to a new culprit   Where Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund gets its money and how it could work   They searched for Civil War artifacts. What they found was older and rarer.   The creation of a new Murdoch empire   The D.C. concierge who’s spent half a century catering to guests’ every whim   Exhausted by redistricting? It could become even more extreme.   ADVERTISEMENT   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.   Tips for Summer The 32 most anticipated movies of the summer  (Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Washington Post) Spider-Man and the Minions are back, but this summer might belong to Odysseus and the aliens. By Michael O'Sullivan Read more   How to protect yourself from mosquito bites   10 less-crowded beach destinations to get away from it all   ADVERTISEMENT   How to dress to stay cool — and stylish — in sticky summer heat   This simple outdoor activity is surprisingly good for your brain   So, you got bit by a tick. Here’s exactly what to do next.   14 Memorial Day grilling recipes, including burgers, hot dogs and more   7 ways to keep your pets cool this summer   How to save money, avoid crowds and escape the heat on your summer vacation   Water or electrolyte drinks: Which is better when it’s hot out?   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE The 5-Minute Fix Reporter Amber Phillips explains and analyzes the why behind the day's biggest political news — in five minutes or less. 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