Lifestyle and Culture: Trending Stories from The Washington Post

A new place in space
NASA inflated an experimental room at the International Space Station

Pope Francis met with a bunch of YouTube vloggers. Here’s what he told them.
The Internet loves Pope Francis — even if the 79-year-old leader of the Catholic Church has admitted to being a technology “dinosaur.”

Hirshhorn Museum elects Washington businessman as new chairman
Daniel H. Sallick, a board member since 2010, takes over a greatly expanded governing body that now has 24 members.

Beach reading for the music lover: a definitive crowdsourced guide
What works of fiction do a good job when it comes to classical music, musicians, and the business? More than you might think: here’s a crowdsourced list with a cornucopia of titles for your reading list.

Chad is a jerk on ‘The Bachelorette.’ But he makes some good points about love.
The show’s villain wants to take things slow. Can you fault him for that?

Maryland congressman’s daughter uses dad’s car – and congressional license plates – to drive for Lyft
Because of the special plates, folks thought Rep. Elijah Cummings was moonlighting in the share economy.

Powerful tornado lingers much longer than most
Slow-moving storm in Kansas wasn’t deadly thanks to warnings and luck

Just like Agnew, Trump blames a negative press. The public keeps buying it.
The candidate thinks the media should be grateful, not skeptical

Standing desks boost productivity, not just health, study finds
Call-center workers were more successful and had improved morale.

Teenagers aren’t terrifying: How I bond with my teens in the kitchen
When we can find the time to cook together, we turn on their favorite music and tackle a new recipe. We talk.

Rep. Alan Grayson weds the woman who’s seeking his Florida congressional seat
The Florida Democrat is running for Senate — and he just tied the knot with the woman who wants to replace him in the House.

Amber Heard ‘suffered through years of physical and psychological abuse’ by Johnny Depp, lawyers say
After Depp’s friend accused Heard of blackmailing Depp with lies of domestic violence, Heard’s legal reps are slamming the “malicious allegations.”

Washington Ballet’s departing director Septime Webre named to S&R Foundation
As foundation’s artistic director, Webre will curate new performance series with music, dance and lectures on the arts

5 reasons to keep swiping when you’re over online dating
Those who date online are more likely to give a second chance and have more satisfying marriages.

Did Billy Joel just diss Donald Trump? Probably.
Billy Joel’s song dedication to the Republican presidential hopeful sparks debate over his intention.

Trump claims to like scrutiny, but blasts media for asking questions about fundraiser
Republican candidate calls reporters ‘unbelievably dishonest’ for scrutiny about veterans.

‘Healthy narcissism,’ a relapse plan and other ways to keep lost weight off
Researchers and dietitians have identified actions essential to keeping pounds at bay.

‘Happiness Project’ author Gretchen Rubin on the top clutter solvers
“Outer order contributes to inner calm,” Rubin says. So we took her to the Container Store.

D.C.’s food scene gets a prestigious boost: Michelin inspection (and stars)
Move by guidebook publisher ‘puts us on the map,’ says one restaurateur.

Three suburban guys had a crazy dream: To make a sitcom. Then Ed Asner signed on.
Why an Emmy-winning legend is shooting a low-budget comedy in a Maryland dollar store.

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and football: Graduation speakers drop pop-culture references
Politicians try to impress the kids.

Condoleezza Rice spotted at D.C. power lunch spot
Fanning rumors that she may jump back into national politics, the former Secretary of State dines with group in D.C.

Did you know O.J. Simpson and these other celebrities were in the original ‘Roots’?
The cameos you might have forgotten

Let’s wake up and have a parenting revolution
Here’s how to let go of your parenting anxieties.

Do two women who love the same guy have to be enemies? One movie argues no.
“The other woman is just another woman who loved the same guy,” says one of the writers.

No slicing, no dicing: How to prepare a knife-free meal
It calls for rethinking recipes, and here are five dishes that demonstrate how the supermarket already has what you need.

Miss Manners: Low-key guest can work at being cheerful
Reader approached by concerned hosts at more than one party.

Carolyn Hax: How do you remedy your own passive-aggressive behavior?
Step 1. Admit to yourself what you want. Step 2. Express it. Step 3. Accept the results.

Hints From Heloise: In a battle of odors, coffee wins!
Soap smell in disposable cups disappears after coffee grounds placed in cabinet.

Ask Amy: Cousin says no to visit from across political spectrum
Reader won’t feel comfortable being ‘within 10 feet of him’

Last call to design a bookmark for the KidsPost Summer Book Club
One reader’s artwork will be featured on the bookmark given to all club members.

Gross-out humor jumps the shark in Adam Sandler’s ‘The Do-Over’
Maybe audiences have become immune to shock value.

Phillips Collection reproduces 1941 program inaugural concert of weekly series
The selections for the 75th anniversary performance featured pieces for two pianos.

Great white sharks don’t want to eat you, because seals taste better
A new book profiles scientist Greg Skomal as he tracks the mysterious animals.

How to find a replacement globe for an old lamppost
The parts on certain lamppost models are generally interchangeable.

Donna Karan saw the future of womenswear. Now she’s working on her own next chapter.
A year after leaving her era-defining fashion house, the designer wants to transform health care.