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July 4th sale: Read for 50¢ a weekBilled as $2/four weeks for the first year, then $14/four weeks. Pricing subject to change. Cancel anytime. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE | SIGN UP   Why Trump’s algae problem is much bigger than the Reflecting Pool  (Emma Kumer/The Washington Post; iStock) In his battle to clear algae from the water by the Lincoln Memorial, the president has overlooked the real causes of unsightly — and often dangerous — algal blooms. By Sarah Kaplan Read more   Trump abruptly cancels signing of bipartisan bill on affordable housing   Mamdani emerges as kingmaker, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries   Rocked by the Iran war, the UAE sours on Trump: ‘We got played’   Are ChatGPT and other AI chatbots politically biased? We tested them.   Having a regular bedtime is key to good sleep. Here’s how to set one.   Lee Greenwood and the never-ending quest to get God to bless the U.S.A.   Judge asks the Kennedy Center to explain tarps covering the building   Column  Philip Kennicott Reflecting Pool arrests don’t reflect well on American democracy   Analysis  Karen Tumulty What the National Mall debacle says about Trump and his presidency   ADVERTISEMENT   They broke each other’s hearts as teens. Now, 30 years later, they married.   They poured fortunes into trying to join Congress — and usually lost   Here’s why you should be more worried about tetanus   The wet-nosed, treat-loving pups who guard against smuggled goods   France reports first Ebola patient as cases in Africa surge above 1,000   ADVERTISEMENT   For less than $100, I clicked my way toward a college degree in days   Opinion  George F. Will With Cuba, Trump had better beware of what he wishes for   Column Carolyn Hax and Haben Kelati Dating again after partner’s death, but hitting a wall. Hax 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.   Gen Z explained Why Gen Z is watching reality TV in movie theaters  (Al Drago for The Post) Streaming hit “Love Island USA” brings fans together in real life with a screening in movie theaters across the country. By Taylor Swinton and Zoe Cummings Read more       These 8 Gen Z habits are baffling. Let us Zoomers explain.   ‘It’s PR, not the ER’: Gen Z is resisting the workplace emergency   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE The Week in Ideas Thought-provoking opinions you may have missed amid the news of the week. 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