Jesse Jackson, a leading African American voice on the global stage, has died.
Rev. Jesse Jackson after learning Barack Obama had sealed the presidency in 2008. (Linda Davidson/The Washington Post)
This morning: Jackson’s family announced his death in a statement, which said the 84-year-old died peacefully and surrounded by his family. It did not provide a cause of death.
His legacy: Jackson became a civil rights icon in the years after the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. He went on to launch two historic presidential campaigns.
The U.S. and Iran are holding nuclear talks today in Switzerland.
On the agenda: The U.S. wants Iran to constrain its nuclear program. President Donald Trump has built up military forces across the region to put pressure on Iranian officials.
Inside Iran: People remain in shock after a crackdown on anti-government protests last month left thousands dead. Many Iranians only recently learned the extent of the violence.
The Epstein files have brought a wave of resignations and investigations.
Last month: The Justice Department released millions of pages of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. They outlined correspondence linking the sex offender to the rich and powerful.
Who has faced consequences? Find our list here.There have been many high-profile resignations in Europe, but, in the U.S., only a few powerful figures have stepped down.
A judge ordered the Trump administration to restore a slavery exhibit.
Signage with information about slavery is displayed at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia last fall. (NurPhoto/Getty Images)
A few weeks ago: National Park Service staff took down 34 educational panels discussing slavery at a site in Philadelphia where George Washington lived as president.
Barack Obama said aliens are “real,” then walked it back.
Over the weekend: The former president appeared to confirm decades-old conspiracy theories in an interview, declaring that aliens exist but that he hasn’t “seen them.”
The clarification: Obama then said in an Instagram post that he was merely offering a pithy response and talking about the statistical likelihood of extraterrestrial life.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed that a keto diet cures schizophrenia.
What is the keto diet? A high-fat, low-carb eating plan that has been embraced as a fad diet for weight loss. Research has shown medical uses for it under careful supervision.
Fact check: We asked experts to assess the health secretary’s claims. They say Kennedy’s remarks reflect how he misstates, exaggerates or strips context from legitimate research.
Got a problem? Science says you should sleep on it.
Studies have found that REM sleep can boost problem-solving and creativity. (iStock)
Why? Your most creative ideas may come after a night of sleep. In a new study, people were asked to try to dream about problems they couldn’t solve — it appeared to help them.
Another way to boost your brain: Get a dose of nature, especially in colder months. Find five science-backed tips for how to maximize the benefits of being outside here.
An important read: Gisèle Pelicot bravely went public as a rape victim. Then her life collapsed.
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