Susan Hogan

Journalists slain at record level in 2025, majority by Israel, watchdog says An increasing number of journalists were killed by drones, the Committee to Protect Journalists said. The IDF said it “strongly rejects” the group’s findings.

"The report found an increase in the use of drones to kill journalists, with 39 documented cases" www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...

Yes, Chicago Names Its Snowplows. The Latest Choice: ‘Abolish ICE.’

"In second place was “Stephen Coldbert,” named after the talk-show host who spent his formative comedy years in Chicago." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/u...

The Voters Who Have Taken a U-Turn on Trump

"Why has Mr. Trump lost so much ground? In one sense, there’s no shortage of explanations." www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/u...

“The bond we have with our subscribers isn’t tied to ink and paper, but rather what’s inside. It’s about our journalism. Our people. Our service to the community.”

— AJC President and Publisher Andrew Morse

'Washington Post' editorials omit a key disclosure: Bezos' financial ties Three times in the past two weeks, editorials at the 'Washington Post' failed to disclose that they focused on matters in which owner Jeff Bezos had a material interest.

"On at least 3 occasions in the past 2 weeks, a ... Post editorial has taken on matters in which Bezos has a financial or corporate interest without noting his stake. In each case, the Post's official editorial line landed in sync with its owner's financial interests." www.npr.org/2025/10/28/n...

A colossal Buc-ee’s broke a small Colorado town In the quest to preserve the character of Palmer Lake something has already been lost: civility.

"It has led to cursing at packed town meetings, mudslinging on social media and texts, accusations of vandalism, litigation, the downfall of a mayor, the ouster of two town trustees and the resignation of a third." www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Remains of a president’s daughter are reburied in Virginia Eliza Monroe Hay, daugher of fifth U.S. President James Monroe, died penniless in Paris in 1840. On Thursday, her remains were reunited with her family thanks to the work of one woman.

She was long viewed as "the crazy sister that ran off to Paris." But retired Virginia schoolteacher Barbara VornDick "unearthed a new narrative." www.washingtonpost.com/history/2025...

The Internet’s Most Famous Pastry Chef Is Going Full Wonka

Writer hooked me with this lead: "I have never been asked to sign an NDA for a bonbon before." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/d...

The plot thickens.

First Woman Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury

"A former cancer nurse who served as the chief nursing officer for England, Bishop Mullally, 63, is a vocal exponent of the rights of women in the Church of England." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/w...

Brooks: Legendary N.D. columnist Marilyn Hagerty, of viral Olive Garden review fame, dies at 99 Her journalism career spanned almost 70 years. In her 80s, one earnest Olive Garden review launched her to global fame and a book deal.

"Her journalism career spanned almost 70 years. In her 80s, one earnest Olive Garden review launched her to global fame and a book deal." www.startribune.com/brooks-legen...

Guest column | Cracker Barrel is trying to modernize. Bless its heart. A reporter with an earnest love for Cracker Barrel revisits the casual chain while its brand refresh, new logo and peg game stir controversy.

"Margaritas! At Cracker Barrel! The place is home to sweet tea and coffee. What is this, a TGI Friday’s? Apparently, they’ve been selling booze since 2020.

Listen: Cracker Barrel is unstuck in time. And people are furious."

www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/08...

For the WNBA, this is about more than just green sex toys Misogyny in women’s sports — like in society – is often subtle. These incidents were not.

"Humiliation, often lewd or sexual, has long been used as an attempt to make women feel uncomfortable in sports or diminish their place in this space." -Shannon Ryan www.nytimes.com/athletic/653...

Column | WNBA officiating is no longer an annoyance. It’s a threat to the game. Referees’ failure to rein in physical play hurts players, hurts the league and hurts fans.

"Commissioner Cathy Engelbert ... is demonstrating all the firmness of a silk dress in meeting this problem — and it will remain a problem ... until she picks up the phone and demands officials blow whistles at a higher rate." -Sally Jenkins www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...

"He’s Spokane’s Hemingway, but funny."

What is ‘human composting?’ It’ll soon be legal in Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp recently signed a bill legalizing ‘terramation’ as a method for disposing of a deceased person’s body.

"Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 241, which officially recognizes human composting as a legal method for disposing of a deceased person’s body in Georgia." www.ajc.com/business/202...

Randall Cunningham’s not scrambling anymore: How the ‘Ultimate Weapon’ found peace The Eagles icon needed to flourish, then fail, then find himself.

Years ago, he was a Vikings quarterback, I was a religion reporter for the Minneapolis paper. When I arrived at his house for an interview about his faith, he sang his Christian music to me and said that was his real passion. And yes, we talked, too.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...

Trump’s Approval Rating Has Been Falling Steadily, Polling Average Shows President Trump’s approval rating has sunk to about 45 percent, down from 52 percent one week after he took office.

"Around half of the country now disapproves of his performance, the polling shows." www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/u...

House passes bill that could make it harder for married women to vote The SAVE Act will require proof of citizenship documentation, a change that could disproportionately impact married women.

"An estimated 69 million American women and 4 million men do not have a birth certificate that matches their current legal name." 19thnews.org/2025/04/save...

Kermit the Frog Will Deliver Commencement Speech at U. of Maryland The world’s most famous green frog will most likely give some encouraging words to the class of 2025.

There are days I really miss living in Maryland. 😊https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/26/us/kermit-the-frog-commencement-speech-maryland.html

Long waits, waves of calls, website crashes: Social Security is breaking down A flood of cuts led by Elon Musk has sent the agency into chaos as a new commissioner prepares to take charge.

“What’s going on is the destruction of the agency from the inside out, and it’s accelerating,” Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) said in an interview. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

“When our democracy has a problem with women, then our country has a problem with democracy."

Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president and is first woman, first African to lead global Olympic body Kirsty Coventry has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee. She's the first woman and first African to get perhaps the biggest job in global sports, and aged just 41.

"It was the most open and hard-to-call IOC presidential election in decades with no clear front-runner before the vote." apnews.com/article/ioc-...

"Kennedy does not have jurisdiction over farms. But Brooke Rollins, the agriculture secretary, also has voiced support for the notion."

Here's what you need to know about St. Patrick's Day If it’s March, and it’s green, it must be St. Patrick’s Day. The day honoring the patron saint of Ireland is a global celebration of Irish heritage.

"For those who like to shorten names: Use St. Paddy’s Day, not St. Patty’s Day. Paddy is a nickname for Pádraig, which is the Irish spelling of Patrick." apnews.com/article/st-p...

Oz avoided Medicare taxes, Democrats allege. Oz says the move is allowed. Senate Finance Committee Democratic tax staff who reviewed Mehmet Oz’s tax returns said the nominee to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services avoided paying some Medicare and Social Securi...

“Dr. Oz’s position is counter to the position of the Department of Treasury and results in him not paying into Social Security and Medicare, the very health care program he hopes to manage." www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

John Feinstein, sports commentator and best-selling author, dies at 68 He had a long affiliation with The Washington Post and wrote books including “A Season on the Brink,” about Indiana University men’s basketball coach Bob Knight.

"When 'A Season on the Brink' appeared in 1986, it was immediately recognized as a breakthrough in sports writing. Instead of deifying a successful coach, Feinstein portrayed Knight in all his complexities," including his "volatile, uncontrollable temper." www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2...

They are not going to test tornado sirens in my county today because it's too windy. 🤔

Column | The truth about DOGE’s AI plans: The tech can’t do that There’s an urgent role for automation and AI in government — but the what DOGE appears to be doing doesn’t add up.

"There’s little reason to believe that AI — impressive as its advances may be — can accomplish even a fraction of what DOGE might want us to believe right now. Data most definitely can lie." www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

An ailing Leonard Peltier returns home to N.D. with fanfare The 80-year-old was released from prison after 50 years.

"Kids wrapped in blankets held signs adorned with glitter spelling out “Welcome home grandpa.” www.startribune.com/its-a-histor...