Dear Sahaj: I am 27 years old and despite having a master’s degree, having lived and studied abroad and being employed, I feel behind in life as I’m still single with few close friends. How can I feel lighter and happier? Read our columnist's advice here: wapo.st/4yrd06c

Andy Burnham, until lately the mayor of Greater Manchester, takes office as Britain’s prime minister Monday with little foreign policy experience beyond trade missions to China and a soft spot for music festivals in Texas. wapo.st/4aW7pLe

Review: The ensaymada became a culinary flag as emblematic of the Philippines as the ensaïmada is of Mallorca. At Kayu, the dish continues on its path of reinvention. It’s a fitting symbol for chef Paolo Dungca’s expansive vision for Filipino cuisine. wapo.st/459Q0Lx

In Brazil, online betting is everywhere. Since Latin America’s largest country legalized online gambling in 2018, it’s become one of the world’s fastest-growing and most lucrative markets, projected to reach $9.2 billion by 2033. wapo.st/4ftuLZX

For now, Vice President JD Vance is visible in the usual places, on television and social media, where powerful newsmakers are typically found. But word that Vance and his wife, Usha, are making a second home in Middleburg is dominating local chatter. wapo.st/4yK74pc

Exclusive: The Department of Homeland Security Undersecretary Markwayne Mullin is cultivating a relationship with business groups whose concerns about losing workers to aggressive immigration enforcement had been rebuffed by the former secretary. wapo.st/4b3cRfd

Spain scored in extra time to defeat Argentina, 1-0, in the World Cup final. Ferran Torres, Spain’s flashy forward, put the ball high into the net in the 106th minute, breaking a scoreless tie and denying Argentina a second straight title. Read more: wapo.st/3RFQQN3

No work better articulated the birth of the Harlem Renaissance quite like the 1925 publication of “The New Negro: An Interpretation,” by philosopher Alain Locke. It’s also one of the 25 most influential works of American culture. See the rest: wapo.st/4feWf5q

The first-ever FIFA World Cup Final halftime show kicked off Sunday, curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and featuring artists like Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, and BTS. Follow more updates from the game here: wapo.st/4b1uoVa

Yale’s actions are being closely watched because of its prominence as an institution and because the scrutiny of medical school admissions is a new front in the Trump administration’s battle to force universities to comply with its ideological goals. wapo.st/4fIcKZ3

Breaking news: The United States and Iran moved closer to all-out conflict, as the exchange of attacks on civilian and military structures continued to escalate and at least three and possibly four U.S. service members killed since combat resumed. wapo.st/3RqX57l

Self-described misogynist Andrew Tate and brother Tristan Tate, who built a massive social media empire championing hyper-masculinity, were arrested Saturday in Miami after British authorities filed new sex trafficking and rape charges. wapo.st/44DclRE

When Linh Mai’s mother rejected her at birth, caretaker Robbie Clark didn’t leave the National Zoo for nearly a month. Zoo clinical nutritionist Erin Kendrick called it a “herculean effort” to figure out the calf’s diet. wapo.st/4werOnj

In the first day of balloting, former state Senate president Troy Jackson’s preferred slates of delegates were elected o replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee in nearly half of the state’s 16 counties. wapo.st/44ySumB

The World Cup trophy arrived in a custom Louis Vuitton monogram case. Louis Vuitton ambassadors Carlos Alcaraz, a Spanish tennis star, and South Korean actress and model HoYeon Jung opened the case to reveal the trophy. Follow more live updates: wapo.st/4b1uoVa

Americans have grown increasingly frustrated with President Trump over his handling of the war. A majority of Americans disapprove. Beyond that, most do not think negotiations will return gas prices to normal, a new Washington Post-Ipsos poll found. wapo.st/4ftUeCD

Argentina has Messi, soccer’s aging magician. Spain has Lamine Yamal, seemingly born to replace Messi on this stage. And the United States has its first World Cup final in 32 years. Follow live updates here: wapo.st/4b1uoVa

Four years ago, Lionel Messi seemed to have reached the ending every great career seeks. He lifted the World Cup trophy in Qatar. Messi will lead Argentina into another final, potentially making his the first country in 64 years to repeat as champion. wapo.st/4pNmZix

Under the shadow of war that hangs over the Middle East, this summer’s World Cup has provided flashes of diversion, pride and solidarity. A record eight Arab teams qualified for this year’s World Cup, alongside those of other Muslim-majority nations. wapo.st/4fHZUtQ

Kevin Akoto and Austin Franklin quit their jobs for $50,000 and the opportunity to watch every World Cup game from a clear plastic box in Times Square, creating social content along the way. “To turn down that would be insane,” Franklin says. wapo.st/4ftlX6l

The fatal shooting of an immigrant in Maine has renewed concerns about the Trump administration’s push to quickly hire officers for mass deportations, after a woman said her abusive ex-husband told her he was the officer who fired his gun. wapo.st/4b4HbGq

The latest casualties in Jordan, which bring the U.S. military’s death toll from the Iran war to 16, are the first American combat deaths since a tentative deal between the United States and Iran in April had reduced the fighting as the two sides sought to work toward a broader p…Mostrar mais

The tournament concludes with a marquee showdown between European champion Spain and defending World Cup champion Argentina, with rising star Lamine Yamal facing Lionel Messi. wapo.st/4flNpTw

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his administration is still weighing whether to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives in the city in September for the U.N. General Assembly. wapo.st/4faVFHh

Rodri hasn’t found the net over seven games at this World Cup. Spain’s captain doesn’t have any assists, either. Yet there’s a case to be made that Rodri has been more influential than any other player over the past month-plus. wapo.st/4fHEqgO

Hundreds of women across social media have complained about a pair of pants that has caused them to fall and get injured. The pants soon became known online as “lethal trousers” and “Zara death pants.” And yet they can’t stop wearing them. wapo.st/4pt9fZN

Daniel Cressy, 23, is one of fewer than 100 people worldwide to have received a new type of gene-editing therapy that has functionally cured him of sickle cell disease. For Cressy, this meant that he could finally pursue his dream of becoming a pilot. wapo.st/3RkWRhS

On his first day back in office, President Trump declared a national energy emergency and vowed to unleash abundant energy that would meet surging electricity demand. A year and a half later, analysts say his administration has yet to deliver results. wapo.st/4wecFlS

To avoid feeling overwhelmed by decluttering and organizing projects, experts recommend “soft decluttering,” which emphasizes small projects that add up to big improvements over time. Here’s how to get started: wapo.st/4fapp77

A bespectacled, wide-eyed scientist who came to resemble the birds he so loved, David Johnson dedicated his life to working with owls, studying their behavior and working to safeguard their habitat. wapo.st/4fsTy0p

An Oregon teenager paid $3 for a vintage uniform worn by one of basketball’s all-time greats. Sotheby’s thinks it could be worth $250,000. wapo.st/4wPOIkK

Avocados don’t need a spokesperson to explain their appeal. They are, however, more versatile than you may think. Here are seven recipes that go beyond the usual applications of the creamy superfood: wapo.st/4wQ8f4G

Tetanus is rare, but cases continue to occur in people who are unvaccinated or have gone more than 10 years between Td booster doses. wapo.st/3Rgmpgk

Driving a manual vehicle is a lost art. Hopes of a revival have fallen flat. With the rise of EVs and autonomous vehicles, only a few die-hards are holding on. wapo.st/4pq4a4x

A Bolivian skate collective called Warmis Sobre Ruedas, or Women on Wheels, is blending Indigenous Aymara tradition with urban youth culture. The young women describe themselves as "urban Aymaras," and they are part of a wider movement of Indigenous female skaters in Bolivia.

Column by Meghan Leahy: From running appointments to feeling judged, women report carrying more responsibility than their male counterparts. This leads to higher rates of burnout, stress-related illnesses, depression, anxiety and more for mothers. wapo.st/3T7NK4M

The latest casualties in Jordan are the first American combat deaths since a tentative deal between the United States and Iran in April had reduced the fighting as the two sides sought to work toward a broader peace. Read more: wapo.st/4hpSI6S

The U.S. has launched a new wave of attacks against Iran in retaliation for the deaths of two American service members in Jordan. Read the latest updates: wapo.st/4hpSI6S

Nearly 60 percent of high school juniors and seniors report they feel only “somewhat,” “a little” or “not at all” prepared to set up and follow a basic budget. Here are some tips to help you raise money-smart kids: wapo.st/4fnC0Td

Some celebrity wines seem more focused on lining investors’ pockets than impressing palates. Others demonstrate a star’s deep passion for agriculture or oenology. Read our wine columnist’s honest take on 12 celebrity wines. wapo.st/4x8UJt9

Twenty-five years ago, low-cost Chinese goods flooded the U.S. market, contributing to the loss of 3 million factory jobs and upending American politics, a phenomenon that came to be known as the “China Shock.” Now a second China Shock is reverberating. wapo.st/4w6QLRp

A rare issue uniting Americans is opposition to data centers. Experts and activists say that the intensity of the backlash reveals something bigger: Americans’ disgust with political and economic systems that feel stacked against them. wapo.st/4bvnLum

Nearly two dozen red wolf pups were born in the wild this spring in eastern North Carolina, giving a remarkable boost to one of the most endangered species on the planet. wapo.st/3RE6AQC

Seven American aid workers were sent to quarantine at a U.S.-run facility in Kenya after exposure to the Ebola virus in Congo, according to the humanitarian organization Samaritan’s Purse. wapo.st/4vDKATQ

The European Union is giving five nations in the Eastern Caribbean two years to end their lucrative citizenship-by-investment programs or lose visa-free travel to the bloc, their leaders say. wapo.st/4w5zWWZ

Two U.S. service members were killed in action in Jordan while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, the U.S. military said Saturday, as the Middle East conflict intensified following the collapse of a ceasefire deal.wapo.st/4hpSI6S

The repair cafe movement began in 2009 as a way to help people keep waste out of landfills and learn from skilled volunteers how to fix broken things. Here’s how this storm-battered chapter in North Carolina has embraced the ethos of resisting disposable culture: t.co/HTOJCA1jj1Mostrar mais

President Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Canada in retaliation for wildfire smoke, but it was not clear that he has the legal authority to impose such a levy. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that the cost of the pollution was “incalculable.” wapo.st/4poLiTo

A toxic shroud covered D.C. as smoke from wildfires in Minnesota and Canada settled over the region, prompting health advisories and recommendations for people and animals to avoid unnecessary exposure. wapo.st/3Tbvk36

Column by Elazar Sontag: There is profound pleasure and surprising connection to be found at a restaurant table for one. I got over the feeling of being self-conscious. And my life is better for it. wapo.st/3To2U5X