Column | Erasing this indelible image of slavery is a terrifying idea The Trump administration’s reported effort to censor one of the iconic images of American history is a five-alarm fire.

This photo and the man in it changed U.S. history wapo.st/4nDMgcA

Opinion | These editor’s notes are poison. I learned from every drop. Working with Starling Lawrence, who died last month, was a bracing course in a vanishing art.

Fabulous (and sometimes hilarious) ode to an editor wapo.st/4gwjuZ8

What makes Mondo fly? A look at the unique jumping style of the world’s best pole vaulter, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis, who is favored to win his second Olympic gold medal in Paris.

Mondo Duplantis just set his 4th world record this year! Here’s how he does it. wapo.st/42xMMR3

Why????

At least 2 students shot at a Denver-area high school, authorities say | CNN At least two students have been shot at Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colorado, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting of Charlie Kirk was the 46th school shooting of the year. The 47th one happened moments afterwards. www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/u...

How the Ukraine-Russia War Is Transforming the Tank They’ve been a mainstay in battle since the early 20th century. But in just three years of war in Ukraine, tanks have evolved.

Excellent graphic story explaining the low-tech, DIY solutions to a high-tech aspect of modern warfare — and they’re evolving in real time www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

The Trump administration is canceling the DOT’s rule to get passengers compensation for extreme airline delays - just the latest example of them siding with corporations and against customers.

In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper on Sunday, Florida surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo said the state did not perform any research or analysis on how many new cases of diseases could result from the state’s decision to lift vaccine mandates for schools. “Ultimately, this is an issue very clearly of parent’s rights,” Dr. Ladapo said. “Do I need to analyze whether it’s appropriate for parents to decide what goes into their children’s bodies? I don’t need to do an analysis on that.” “We’re not taking vaccines away from anyone. What we said was that if you want them, god bless you, you can have as many as you want. And if you don't want them, parents should have the ability and the power to decide what goes into their children's bodies.”

Florida’s surgeon general said state officials did not analyze the risk of infectious disease resurgence before pushing to end all school vaccine mandates.

@douglasmac.bsky.social watched the interview

Backstory here on the moped delivery driver violently detained by federal agents in D.C.

We benefit from having so many Post local reporters including Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff on the ground during a time like this
www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

🚨BREAKING: Donald Trump announces he will issue an unconstitutional and illegal executive order purporting to ban mail-in voting and certain voting equipment for the 2026 midterm election.

Such an effort would violate the Constitution and is a major step to prevent free and fair elections.

"If you have a chance to help others and fail to do so you are wasting your time on this earth."
Roberto Clemente, born on this date, lived by his motto and died by it, trying to deliver humanitarian aid to Nicaragua after the December 1972 earthquake.

They Became Symbols for Gazan Starvation. But All 12 Suffer from Other Health Problems. A Free Press investigation found that the viral photos lacked important context: The subjects have cystic fibrosis, rickets, or other serious ailments. By Olivia Reingold and Tanya Lukyanova 08.17.25 -Israel and Antisemitism

I’m kind of speechless with this one. I can’t imagine the kind of person who continues to make the argument that it doesn’t count as real starvation if the kids were already sick.

Trump himself has been convicted of 34 felonies and is the first criminal elected president.

Israeli Strike Kills 4 Al Jazeera Journalists, Network Says

Israeli strike kills five journalists, including four from Al Jazeera. Israel says it targeted one of the journalists whom it accused of being a Hamas fighter, an allegation the journalist and Al Jazeera had previously denied. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/10/w...

This makes me so mad...

Analysis | What humans can learn from some of history’s greatest zoo escapes When we looked for life lessons in some of the most successful zoo escapes, we found out why we’re so fascinated by these scaly, furry, feathery fugitives.

Cheers to Ed the Zebra, Inky the Octopus, Diesel the Donkey and Pink Floyd the flamingo wapo.st/45jpi2G

Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum A temporary placard, on display since 2021, described the president's historic impeachments. Officials said the exhibit was restored to an earlier version following a review of legacy content.

Yet another Post scoop www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Hegseth team told to stop polygraph tests after complaint to White House The polygraph tests of Pentagon officials occurred as the defense secretary sought to stamp out unflattering leaks to the media.

Another EXCLUSIVE from @washingtonpost.com reporters @danlamothe.bsky.social @ellenwapo.bsky.social

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A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk

Well this is horrifying www.nytimes.com/2025/07/20/u...

US seeks one-day sentence for police officer convicted in Breonna Taylor case The U.S. Justice Department has asked a federal judge to sentence a former Louisville police officer who was convicted last year of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights to serve just one day in prison, despite the fact the conviction carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

US seeks one-day sentence for police officer convicted in Breonna Taylor case reut.rs/40rt1tv

How have the @nationals.com been so bad?! @emilygiam.bsky.social & @andrewgolden.bsky.social delve into the team's terrible drafts. Since 2012, all the team's drafted position players combined have an oWAR of 1.
(you read that right: ONE)
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In Sudan, where children clung to life, doctors say USAID cuts have been fatal The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID had an immediate and deadly impact in war-ravaged Sudan, according to civilians, doctors and aid officials.

What USAID really does and what those cuts really mean www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...

We built a fake metropolis to show how extreme heat could wreck cities Extreme heat grounds planes, stops trains, wrecks roads, breaks pipes and generally creates havoc, especially in places that are used to cooler temperatures.

Bad things happen when cities aren't prepared for extreme heat (such as what is out there today) wapo.st/3G9JATS

Simone Biles shows her greatness again in standing up for transgender community | Opinion Simone Biles called out Riley Gaines for her abuse of transgender community

"Gaines has publicly lobbied for Biles and Caitlin Clark to support her in her hate which, again, is a laughable idea to anyone who has followed Biles’ illustrious career."

Great piece by the always fantastic @nrarmour.bsky.social.

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The U.S. bought $12 million in aid for poor nations. Under Trump, it may be destroyed. Aid organizations have been in talks about taking control of the contraceptives and HIV prevention medication, but those negotiations have stalled amid shifting directives from the government, a Post ...

It's already paid for. www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

Hey this is critical info! Go Go Sox!

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Don’t forget Walter Payton.

seagull parents and chick next to conclave smokestack

The adorable gull family that was dining on the roof when the white smoke came pouring out is just not getting enough attention

What Ed Martin told the Senate about Jan. 6 — and what he said before Former D.C. U.S. attorney nominee Ed Martin’s responses to written questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee contradict his previous public comments

Receipts www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Guantánamo Migrant Operation Has Held Fewer Than 500 Detainees, and None in Tents

Number of migrants to be held at Gitmo per Trump plan at any given time: 30,000

Actual number held there on Monday: 32

Number of guards and other personnel: 725

Average guards and personnel per detainee: 22

@carolrosenbergnyt.bsky.social

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