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Flash offer: 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   Why the U.S. job market is so hard, especially for recent college graduates  (Joe Raedle/Getty) Hiring has slowed even as the economy keeps growing, and millions of workers are navigating a labor market that no longer follows the rules. By Federica Cocco and Taylor Telford Read more   Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife, son   White House to host 9-hour prayer festival focused on Christian roots of U.S.   Can having a dog help you live longer? Here’s what science says.   Opinion  George F. Will Doug Ducey for president? This is my imagined announcement.   Takeaways from the Nebraska election where a winner plans to quit   Water costs are rising faster than inflation — and sending bills soaring   What’s with those hideous shirts at the airport?   Kash Patel lashes out as lawmakers question ‘excessive drinking’   Trump shares post calling for Obama’s arrest   ADVERTISEMENT   Elon Musk’s anonymous online BFF spreads his ideas and attacks his enemies   Firefighter travels 600 miles to college graduation of baby he helped deliver years ago   Is viral band Boy Throb real? Maybe. Are its fans? Definitely.   South Carolina Republicans block plan to eliminate Clyburn’s House seat   Column  Michelle Singletary The cost of a college degree is a tax on your future net worth   ADVERTISEMENT   Review  Elazar Sontag The 10 best new restaurants in the D.C. area   Hezbollah’s unjammable drones pose new threat to Israel   Opinion  Theodore R. Johnson My dad gave me three pieces of advice. This one surprised me.   Column Carolyn Hax and Haben Kelati My neighbor copies everything we do. What the what? Readers give advice.   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.   Trump’s China visit Facing headwinds at home, Trump signals eagerness to make deals at China summit  (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters) Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers. By Michael Birnbaum and Isaac Arnsdorf Read more   Trump jets to China with gaggle of CEOs, hoping Xi will ‘open up’ to them   ‘Melania,’ ‘Rush Hour’ director Brett Ratner is joining Trump’s China trip   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE Opinions Headlines The best of The Post’s opinions and commentary, in your inbox every morning. 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