In the news of the week ending May 15, 2026, are books to read, pizzas to earn, shows to watch, and strawberry recipes to make.
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A missionary to the east brings back amazing stories and a new word.
Don’t paint Martin Short as a proverbial sad clown. He’ll be the first to remind you that while tragedy may be a fact of life, joy is the engine that keeps us going.
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Philip Gulley muses on weddings, free honeymoons, and cars without air conditioning.
Certainly the 26-year-old Ernest Hemingway could not have foreseen the chain of events that would result from including “The Battler” in his debut collection of short stories.
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When they’re not bringing you stories from around the nation, the editors at the Post are always reading. Here are some of the books they’re enjoying this spring.
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Women have been wearing lipstick since ancient Egyptians mixed white lead and red rocks. Later, lipstick was a signifier of independence, and it may even have helped win World War II.
Photos today are ubiquitous, but they were once considered miraculous. Here’s a look at the first photos ever taken, as well as the first photos of people, pets, presidents, and more.
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