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Senate fails to stop Iran strikes; White House ballroom backlash; headphones on planes; and more
Thursday, March 5. The seven stories you need to know today.Read today's briefing.
Gas prices rise after Iran strikes; primary results; how to stop overthinking; and more
Wednesday, March 4. The seven stories you need to know today.Read today's briefing.
What Americans think of Iran strikes; midterm primaries; muscles and longevity; and more
Tuesday, March 3. The seven stories you need to know today.Read today's briefing.
Iran strikes; when to worry about microplastics; lunar eclipse; and more
Monday, March 2. The seven stories you need to know today.Read today's briefing.
Trump and election powers; Hillary Clinton’s Epstein testimony; Neanderthal sex bias; and more
Friday, February 27. The seven stories you need to know today.Read today's briefing.
Cuba boat shooting; Candace Owens and Erika Kirk; plane seating stress; and more
Thursday, February 26. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
State of the Union; Nancy Guthrie case; a better way to exercise; and more
Wednesday, February 25. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Iran warning; Peter Attia leaves CBS news; the diseases threatening comebacks; and more
Tuesday, February 24. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
‘El Mencho’ killing; Trump’s approval rating; autism prevention study; and more
Monday, February 23. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Potential Iran attack; Alysa Liu wins figure skating gold; how to prevent ‘brain rot’; and more
Friday, February 20. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Former prince Andrew arrested; Board of Peace meeting; Alzheimer’s ‘clock’; and more
Thursday, February 19. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Colbert roasts CBS; Atlantic essay backlash; three ways to improve your balance; and more
Wednesday, February 18. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Jesse Jackson dies at 84; Epstein files fallout; why you should sleep on a problem; and more
Tuesday, February 17. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
EPA repeals the ‘endangerment finding’; Nancy Guthrie case; ChatGPT biases; and more
Friday, February 13. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Pam Bondi hearing; James Van Der Beek; Winter Olympics helmet controversy; and more
Thursday, February 12. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.
Mass shooting in Canada; Nancy Guthrie video; what a cardiologist eats each day; and more
Wednesday briefing: Tumbler Ridge shootings; Nancy Guthrie; El Paso airport; cardiologist diet; and moreRead today's briefing.
Ghislaine Maxwell testimony; Trump’s $400 million ballroom; better ways to make coffee; and more
Tuesday briefing: Ghislaine Maxwell; Trump’s ballroom; ICE hearing; better ways to make coffee; and moreRead today's briefing.
Republicans frustrations; Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl; Winter Olympics medals for the U.S.; and more
Monday briefing: Republicans’ Trump frustrations; Super Bowl ads; Epstein files; Winter Olympics; and moreRead today's briefing.
TrumpRx launch; Epstein files; Winter Olympics; saving the wrong bees; and more
Friday, February 6. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
ICE drawdown in Minneapolis; Savannah Guthrie’s plea; near-death experiences; and more
Thursday, February 5. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
ICE funding fight; Columbus statue plans; best in show at Westminster; and more
Wednesday, February 4. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Clintons to testify in Epstein investigation; AI bot uprising; why to take the stairs; and more
Tuesday, February 3. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Kennedy Center closure plan; government shutdown; Epstein files; Grammy winners; and more
Monday, February 2. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Government shutdown deadline; ‘Melania’ premiere; how volunteering slows aging; and more
Friday, January 30. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Minnesota backlash; government shutdown deadline; Kennedy Center changes; and more
Thursday, January 29. The seven stories you need to know today.Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Ilhan Omar attacked; Alex Pretti shooting review; Nipah virus; snow records; and more
Wednesday, January 28. The seven stories you need to know today.Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Minneapolis shooting fallout; national park sign removals; Kanye West apology; and more
Tuesday, January 27. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Minneapolis shooting; winter storm; Super Bowl LX; bottled water vs. tap; and more
Monday, January 26. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Minnesota strike; Jack Smith hearing; winter storm; Oscar nominations; and more
Friday, January 23. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Trump backs down over Greenland; ICE detainee homicide; airlines and weight-loss drugs; and more
Thursday, January 22. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Davos tensions; Trump’s White House monologue; winter storm; brain aging tips; and more
Wednesday, January 21. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Trump’s Greenland threats; Anti-ICE church protest; Indiana’s perfect season; and more
Tuesday, January 20. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Post Reports: The trick to making New Year’s resolutions stick
You can read today’s edition of The 7 newsletter here. While The 7 podcast takes a break today, we wanted to share this episode from Post Reports about New Year's resolutions. Go to sleep earlier. Read more books. Eat better. Exercise. Changing our behavior is hard, but what if some simple – and dare we say fun – tricks could help us keep our resolutions for the new year?From temptation bundling to buddying up, Optimist reporter Maggie Penman shares the science on how to make your New Year’s resolutions, whatever they are, stick in 2026. Plus, on the eve of national “Quitters Day,” we explore why making resolutions can actually be beneficial – even if you don’t stick to them perfectly. Today’s show was produced by Elana Gordon. It was edited by Dennis Funk and mixed by Sam Bair. Thanks to Allison Klein and Theresa Tamkins.Subscribe to The Washington Post here.
Insurrection Act; Trump accepts Nobel Peace Prize medal; psychiatric disorders discovery; and more
Friday, January 16. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Minneapolis protests; Greenland talks; microplastics in clothing; and more
Thursday, January 15. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Iran protests; Renée Good updates; Trump’s obscene gesture; red meat advice; and more
Wednesday, January 14. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Minnesota sues ICE; Supreme Court hears trans athletes case; decluttering tips; and more
Tuesday, January 13. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Justice Department investigates Jerome Powell; Iran protests; Golden Globes winners; and more
Monday, January 12. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
ICE shooting updates; White House ballroom; Grok images; health tips for 2026; and more
Friday, January 9. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
ICE shooting in Minneapolis; Trump’s Greenland threats; dietary guidelines; and more
Thursday, January 8. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Venezuela raid death toll; White House Jan. 6 website; exercises for aging well; and more
Wednesday, January 7. The seven stories you need to know today.Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Maduro in court; childhood vaccines; Grok’s explicit images; how to eat more fiber; and more
Tuesday, January 6. The seven stories you need to know today.Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Nicolás Maduro expected in court; Venezuela poll; dancing and dementia risk; and more
Monday, January 5. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
The Optimist: Can you choose to be happy?
You can read today’s edition of The 7 newsletter here. While The 7 podcast takes a break today, we wanted to share this episode from The Optimist. It’s all about if it’s possible to choose happiness.Are you happy? How would you answer that question if a stranger with a camera asked?Five years ago, filmmaker Atdhe Trepca quit his job and drove across the country with a camera, asking hundreds of people that question.His videos reach millions on TikTok and Instagram, and now he’s made a documentary.Today, Optimist reporter Maggie Penman shares what Trepca has learned – and the research that backs up his observations.If you want to hear more stories like this, please let us know. You can reach the whole team at [email protected] or email Maggie at [email protected]’s episode was reported and produced by Maggie Penman, with help from Ted Muldoon, Emma Talkoff, Reena Flores, and Sean Carter, who also mixed the show. It was edited by Allison Klein. The Optimist has a newsletter! Subscribe here.And, subscribe to The Washington Post here.
Try This: I want to give back! How do I afford it?
You can read today’s edition of The 7 newsletter here. In the meantime, we’re sharing something else you can listen to now or over the holiday weekend. It’s the second and final “class” of the recent Try This series on giving.Donating money can induce anxiety if you’re not sure how to afford it or feel pressured into doing so by the people around you. Host Cristina Quinn talks to Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary about how to give back, whether it’s through money or time. Singletary reminds us that there’s always a way to give. She explains how to think through where you want to give, how to afford it and how to commit to giving year-round. Michelle Singletary also shares her personal experiences and passion for why she gives, how to make sure you’re giving to a legitimate charity, and what you will experience when you give back. For more of her work, sign up for her Color of Money newsletter and follow her on Instagram. Subscribe to The Washington Post or connect your subscription in Apple Podcasts.
Venezuela strike; Trump and Netanyahu; Kennedy Center cancellations; and more
Tuesday, December 30. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.
Trump-Zelensky talks; D.C. pipe bomb suspect; your 2026 nudge word; and more
Monday, December 29. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.Tell us what you think! Take our podcast survey: washingtonpost.com/podcastsurvey
Try This: Anyone can be an altruist
You can read today’s edition of The 7 newsletter here. In the meantime, we’re sharing something else you can listen to now or over the holiday weekend. It’s the first “class” of the recent Try This series on giving. What’s really going on inside the brain of an altruist? Why do altruists care so much more for a stranger who needs help? Why are they so willing to give away a kidney?In this episode, host Cristina Quinn explores what it means to be an altruist with Abigail Marsh, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Georgetown University. Together, they break down how altruists view their own actions and how others can become more altruistic too.Marsh offers insight into what scientists know about altruists and shares surprising findings from her own research. She also tells us how you can build the muscle of giving more in simple steps that fit your lifestyle.Read more about Marsh’s work on altruism here. Also, read Washington Post Brain Matters columnist Richard Sima’s story on how doing good is good for you.Subscribe to The Washington Post or connect your subscription in Apple Podcasts.
Epstein files; Trump battleships; ICE messages; Banksy mural; and more
Tuesday, December 23. The seven stories you need to know today.Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.Tell us what you think! Take our podcast survey: washingtonpost.com/podcastsurvey
An emerging GOP rivalry; Epstein files; gamers' brains; and more
Monday, December 22. The seven stories you need to know today. Read today's briefing.If you're not a subscriber, click here to start.Tell us what you think! Take our podcast survey: washingtonpost.com/podcastsurvey