Maura Judkis

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Maura Judkis

An ‘Uncanny’ art show to run a chill down your spine (washingtonpost.com) An ‘Uncanny’ art show to run a chill down your spine By Maura Judkis 2025041614004100 "I have deep feelings," says a woman whose blank stare seems to indicate otherwise. She's a humanoid robot named Bina48 who has realistic latex skin, stiff movements and a lilting, mechanical voice. And she's staring into the eyes of another woman, artist Stephanie Dinkins.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Maura Judkis

“I have deep feelings,” says a woman whose blank stare seems to indicate otherwise. She’s a humanoid robot named Bina48 who has realistic latex skin, stiff movements and a lilting, mechanical voice. And she’s staring into the eyes of another woman, artist Stephanie Dinkins.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Maura Judkis

The restaurant industry tore her down. In her memoir, she hits back. (washingtonpost.com) The restaurant industry tore her down. In her memoir, she hits back. By Maura Judkis 2025040413000000 Hannah Selinger's time working in restaurants left her simmering with rage.

4 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Maura Judkis

Eggs are president now (washingtonpost.com) Eggs are president now By Maura Judkis 2025032712001000 What is an egg worth? Do not confuse the question with what an egg costs, which this week was about $5.90 by the dozen, on average, going up to as much as $10 retail, depending on where you live in the country. Every trip to the grocery store is, for Sheri Yasuna, a lesson in Egg Math.

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Maura Judkis

In the commotion of Donald Trump’s return to office, it’s easy to overlook a smaller thing that has vanished: the Swedish ivy plant in the Oval Office. The ivy sat atop the fireplace mantel for most of the past 50 years, providing a backdrop for meetings with countless leaders and foreign dignitaries at the White House. It has filtered the air breathed by Nelson Mandela, Pope John Paul II, Margaret Thatcher and Whitney Houston.