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Special offer: Subscribe for $20 Billed as $20 for the first year, then $140/year. Pricing subject to change. Cancel anytime. → PUBLISHED BY READ ONLINE  | SIGN UP   There’s a simple way to become a better listener. Most of us don’t do it.  (Brasileira/Getty) It can be tempting to offer advice, solutions or silver linings when someone is struggling. Experts suggest a different strategy. By Maggie Penman Read more   New York governor slams district attorney over handling of Cornell rape allegations   What to know about Christa Pike, her failed execution and what happens next   Kennedy Center Honors will move to Capital One Arena as closure drags on   Opinion  George F. Will Bring on the midterm GOP carnage. But spare these two Senate candidates.   Trump says Secret Service wants him to ‘take down’ Oval Office   The endless options for grandmother names today   U.S. economy added 29,000 jobs in September, signaling a slower labor market   This common sleep disorder can be mistaken for cognitive decline   What I learned from watching hours of lesbian bar discourse on TikTok   Documents detail Cornell investigation into allegations of rape at fraternity house   Larry Nassar among thousands of sex offenders removed from Michigan registry   Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead   A church’s answer to the loneliness epidemic: Turning a chapel into a taphouse   FlyDubai attack adds tumult to already combative Israeli election season   3 ways higher interest rates could be trouble for retirees   Opinion  David Ignatius The good, bad and dangerous in Hegseth’s Pentagon overhaul   Column  Carolyn Hax Good friend goes cold over ‘ruined’ pregnancy reveal   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.   AI News The volunteer internet sleuths hunting down rogue AI agents  (Minh Connors for The Post) An informal network of hackers and researchers is exposing new details about misbehaving AI that meddled with corporate and government websites. By Gerrit De Vynck and Miriam Waldvogel Read more   Analysis  Rob Pegoraro When you should use Google’s AI for search — and when you should skip it   While the U.S. debates AI risks, China mandates universal training for students   YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE The Color of Money Advice on how to save, spend and talk about your money for the short and long term from Michelle Singletary. 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