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May 28, 2021

On cicada time

Love them or loathe them, the cicadas of Brood X are here. One Washington Post editor recalls his first taste of the bug. A Smithsonian entomologist demystifies the science of Brood X. And a biologist takes us on a journey through cicadas’ deep past.
May 27, 2021

The mystery of covid’s origins

Top health officials say they can’t rule out the possibility that the coronavirus leaked from a lab in China. For many Indian Americans, the covid crisis in India is close to home. And Texas enacts the strictest abortion law yet.
May 26, 2021

Decisions, decisions

What it’s like to cover the Supreme Court, year after year. And, the not-so-secret life of audio producers.
May 25, 2021

A dissident, a plane and the future of Belarus

What a forced plane landing in Belarus could mean for state sovereignty and press freedom And, how some Americans are dealing with accent bias.
May 24, 2021

The crypto yo-yo

Cryptocurrency’s highs and lows. How the Black Lives Matter movement has shaped American views on the Middle East. And a guide for talking to vaccine-hesitant friends and family.
May 21, 2021

Inside the failures of the Secret Service

Stern. Exacting. Infallible. The reputation of the U.S. Secret Service is all about perfection. But behind the scenes, the agency is far from perfect. Carol Leonnig goes behind the scenes on scandals and close calls that have come to define the agency.
May 20, 2021

The power (and limits) of a hate-crime law

What new legislation can –– and can’t –– do to address anti-Asian hate crimes. And, the growing role of people of color in far-right organizations.
May 19, 2021

Finally, kids pay off

A new tax benefit aims to cut U.S. child poverty in half — if it can reach the parents who need it most. And what happens when the world’s fourth-richest person gets a divorce.
May 18, 2021

Matt Gaetz and the limits of GOP loyalty

What we know about the investigation of Rep. Matt Gaetz. And a covid-stricken New Delhi family’s harrowing 12-day ordeal.
May 17, 2021

Devastation in Gaza

No end in sight as the Israel-Hamas conflict enters a second week. And, how will the Biden White House respond to the intensifying crisis?
May 14, 2021

The great unmasking?

How to interpret the latest mask-wearing guidance from the CDC. And, what the wave of election laws across the U.S. means for voter access.
May 13, 2021

Running on empty

The threats — real and imagined — driving a run on gas across the Southeast. And why Peloton decided to recall 125,000 treadmills.
May 12, 2021

Dude, where’s my Uber?

Where have all the Uber and Lyft drivers gone? And, how the pandemic economy is fueling protests and violence in Colombia.
May 11, 2021

Liz Cheney vs. the new GOP

Liz Cheney’s losing battle with the Republican Party. And, the athletes living with covid for the long haul.
May 10, 2021

Displacement in East Jerusalem

Israeli-Palestinian violence is flaring as Israel marks the contentious Jerusalem Day holiday. What April’s job numbers mean for the future of work. And, the prom must go on.
May 7, 2021

When police watchdogs lack teeth

How civilian oversight is undermined by politicians and police. And how economic inequality has worsened the pandemic in Venezuela.
May 6, 2021

Unfriending Trump

Facebook’s Oversight Board bars Donald Trump from rejoining the site –– at least for now. How far-right extremists are recruiting new members in chat rooms and on gaming platforms. And, a farewell to empty middle seats on Delta flights.
May 5, 2021

What it takes to police the police

The Justice Department is investigating police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville for misconduct. If they are in violation, what can the feds really do? And two new airlines hope to get Americans flying again.
May 4, 2021

For India, no end to pandemic in sight

India continues to set world records as it faces the worst surge in cases since the start of the pandemic. And, how two decades of war have reshaped Kabul.
May 3, 2021

The legacy of the 1963 Children’s Crusade

The key role children played in the civil rights movement of the 1960s, and why it matters today.
April 30, 2021

Revisiting 'The Life of George Floyd'

Today, we’re re-airing this special episode of “Post Reports,” where we tell the story of George Floyd’s life, his upbringing and how racism hobbled his ambition. Plus, an update from Floyd’s family members after the trial of Derek Chauvin.
April 29, 2021

The do’s and don’ts of going maskless

What the CDC’s updated mask guidance means for you. And, what to expect at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
April 28, 2021

Biden’s first 100 days

What President Biden did — and didn't do — in his first hundred days in office. And, the United States takes cautious steps toward rejoining the Iran nuclear deal.
April 27, 2021

What the census means for your democracy

What the initial results of the 2020 Census might mean for the political future of the country. And, how “canceled” went from a Black-culture punchline to a watchword of White grievance.