The 7

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January 13 Minnesota sues ICE; Supreme Court hears trans athletes case; decluttering tips; and more
Tuesday, January 13. The seven stories you need to know today.

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January 12 Justice Department investigates Jerome Powell; Iran protests; Golden Globes winners; and more
Monday, January 12. The seven stories you need to know today.

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January 09 ICE shooting updates; White House ballroom; Grok images; health tips for 2026; and more
Friday, January 9. The seven stories you need to know today.

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January 08 ICE shooting in Minneapolis; Trump’s Greenland threats; dietary guidelines; and more
Thursday, January 8. The seven stories you need to know today.

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January 07 Venezuela raid death toll; White House Jan. 6 website; exercises for aging well; and more
Wednesday, January 7. The seven stories you need to know today.

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January 06 Maduro in court; childhood vaccines; Grok’s explicit images; how to eat more fiber; and more
Tuesday, January 6. The seven stories you need to know today.

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January 05 Nicolás Maduro expected in court; Venezuela poll; dancing and dementia risk; and more
Monday, January 5. The seven stories you need to know today.

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January 02 The Optimist: Can you choose to be happy?
You can read today’s edition of The 7 newsletter here. While The 7 podcast takes a break today, we wanted to share this episode from The Optimist. It’s all about if it’s possible to choose happiness.
Are you happy? How would you answer that question if a stranger with a camera asked?
Five years ago, filmmaker Atdhe Trepca quit his job and drove across the country with a camera, asking hundreds of people that question.
His videos reach millions on TikTok and Instagram, and now he’s made a documentary.
Today, Optimist reporter Maggie Penman shares what Trepca has learned – and the research that backs up his observations.
If you want to hear more stories like this, please let us know. You can reach the whole team at [email protected] or email Maggie at [email protected].
Today’s episode was reported and produced by Maggie Penman, with help from Ted Muldoon, Emma Talkoff, Reena Flores, and Sean Carter, who also mixed the show. It was edited by Allison Klein.
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December 31, 2025 Try This: I want to give back! How do I afford it?
You can read today’s edition of The 7 newsletter here. In the meantime, we’re sharing something else you can listen to now or over the holiday weekend. It’s the second and final “class” of the recent Try This series on giving.
Donating money can induce anxiety if you’re not sure how to afford it or feel pressured into doing so by the people around you.
Host Cristina Quinn talks to Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary about how to give back, whether it’s through money or time. Singletary reminds us that there’s always a way to give. She explains how to think through where you want to give, how to afford it and how to commit to giving year-round.
Michelle Singletary also shares her personal experiences and passion for why she gives, how to make sure you’re giving to a legitimate charity, and what you will experience when you give back.
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24 min
December 30, 2025 Venezuela strike; Trump and Netanyahu; Kennedy Center cancellations; and more
Tuesday, December 30. The seven stories you need to know today.

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Every minute of your morning counts. We take you through the seven most important and interesting stories of the day, with the reporting and insight of The Washington Post. Get caught up in just a few minutes every weekday at 7 a.m.