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Ducks swim along the Seine River in front of the Eiffel Tower on Monday during the 2024 Summer Olympics. The river's water quality levels on Tuesday forced a one-day delay to the men's triathlon, with organizers blaming last week's rain for the pollution.

The men's Olympic triathlon is postponed due to Seine water pollution levels

The event is now set for Wednesday after officials blamed the rain for the delay. France has put $1.5 billion toward cleaning up the Seine, an effort sped up to meet Olympic competition deadlines.

John Wells, III speaks to a third-grade class at Harvest Hill Steam Academy. He is a QBIPOC San Diego author who writes diverse characters teaching inclusion through the fantasy genre.

San Diego QBIPOC author teaches diversity through fantasy books

John Wells III is a San Diego author who teaches diversity and inclusion through his fantasy book series.

Just a few of the titles longlisted for the Booker Prize this year.

This year’s longlist for the Booker Prize is here

Longtime writers Claire Messud, Percival Everett, and Richard Powers join along with 3 debut novelists.

Why don't you see more James Baldwin works on the big screen?

Baldwin was arguably the most evocative Black writer of his generation. But if you know him from film, it is for just one movie, If Beale Street Could Talk, released more than 30 years after his death.

Blindsided by 'The Most': This is a superb novel of a marriage at its breakpoint

The story takes place in Newark, over the course of a single day in 1957, which we experience from the two spouses' alternating points of view. Jessica Anthony's novel deserves to become a classic.

Blurred image of a family having lunch at Operation Hope North County in Vista, Calif. July 25, 2023.

San Diego research shows parents of young kids are feeling 'burnt out'

Researchers surveyed parents who are juggling work, school, childcare and trying to make ends meet. They say the data could help find a solution.

In this photo illustration, boxes of the diabetes drug Ozempic rest on a pharmacy counter on April 17, 2023, in Los Angeles. Ozempic was originally approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat people with Type 2 diabetes, and it's now also used by many people to lose weight.

Ozempic's biggest side effect: Turning Denmark into a 'pharmastate'?

Novo Nordisk is powering Denmark's economy with huge sales of Ozempic. But could its stratospheric growth pose a risk?

Thomas Guzowski greets his dogs, 13-year-old Mali and 15-year-old Yaretzi, as they climb onto the bed.

Inflation is pinching Americans — but they are still splurging on their pets

Americans are being forced to cut corners as they deal with lingering inflation — just not when it comes to providing for their furry companions.

Illegal crossings hit Biden-era low as migrants wait longer for entry

The number of migrants trying to cross the southern U.S. border illegally has gone down significantly. But migrants still face long waits using a government app for asylum claims.

Will Lewis, shown here in the Washington Post newsroom, was a top executive for Rupert Murdoch's British publishing wing 13 years ago. He is accused of deceiving police about why the company destroyed evidence during an investigation of phone hacking by Murdoch's papers.

Washington Post CEO accused in court of deceiving police about U.K. hacking scandal

Washington Post CEO Will Lewis was accused in a London courtroom Monday of deceiving police who were investigating Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids when they were embroiled in a major scandal.

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