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- Photos: Peak bloom in D.C. draws cherry blossom fans from near and farby Rachel Treisman on March 27, 2025 at 1:30 pm
Springtime means cherry blossoms in the nation’s capital. On a recent breezy morning, with peak bloom still two days away, the Tidal Basin was packed with both blossoms and visitors.
- Trump’s new tariffs could raise car prices. And, Dems demand answers after Signal leakby Brittney Melton on March 27, 2025 at 10:55 am
Trump announced he’ll impose 25% tariffs on imported cars starting next week. The decision received mixed reactions. And, Democrats are demanding answers after bombing plans were discussed on Signal.
- Déjà vu all over again? Dodgers are favorites as 2025 MLB season beginsby Steve Futterman on March 27, 2025 at 9:00 am
Major League Baseball’s 2025 season gets fully underway Thursday. The scary news for the league: the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers, favorites to repeat, may be even better this season.
- Trump officials downplay the Signal leak. Some military members see a double standardby Quil Lawrence on March 27, 2025 at 9:00 am
The news of the leak of life-and-death operational details to a reporter lands differently with veterans and active-duty troops, who can be prosecuted for much less significant “spillage” incidents.
- March Madness and babies: Are the sounds of the game too big for little ears?by Barry Gordemer on March 27, 2025 at 9:00 am
What’s the right age to take kids to a loud sporting event? A Johns Hopkins noise expert on protecting babies’ ears and when game day noise might be too much for them.