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A look inside the exclusive homes of ambassadors in Washington

(Allison Robbert/For The Washington Post)

It’s the side of D.C. many never see: haunted mansions, a diamond-encrusted Andy Warhol and quite a few saunas.

By Ted Muldoon

Some of Texas’s oldest barbecue joints close as meat prices skyrocket

I’m a gastroenterologist. Here’s what antibiotics really do to your gut.

Opinion Megan McArdle

A suspicious decline in birth rates points to a new culprit

Where Trump’s $1.8 billion payout fund gets its money and how it could work

They searched for Civil War artifacts. What they found was older and rarer.

The creation of a new Murdoch empire

The D.C. concierge who’s spent half a century catering to guests’ every whim

Exhausted by redistricting? It could become even more extreme.

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Tips for Summer

The 32 most anticipated movies of the summer

(Illustration by Katty Huertas/The Washington Post)

Spider-Man and the Minions are back, but this summer might belong to Odysseus and the aliens.

By Michael O'Sullivan

10 less-crowded beach destinations to get away from it all

How to dress to stay cool — and stylish — in sticky summer heat

This simple outdoor activity is surprisingly good for your brain

So, you got bit by a tick. Here’s exactly what to do next.

14 Memorial Day grilling recipes, including burgers, hot dogs and more

7 ways to keep your pets cool this summer

How to save money, avoid crowds and escape the heat on your summer vacation

Water or electrolyte drinks: Which is better when it’s hot out?

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