Hunter-Gatherers Were Making Baskets 9,500 Years Ago, Researchers Say

Dozens of items that were found in a cave in southern Spain more than a century ago date from the Mesolithic era and are much older than previously thought, according to a new study. #press

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Gaetz Says He Will Move to Oust McCarthy for Working With Democrats

A day after the Republican speaker turned to Democrats for help passing a stopgap spending bill to avert a shutdown, the far-right congressman promised to try to remove him from his post. #press

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Shutdown Avoided

A compromise in Congress averted a government shutdown, but battles over federal spending remain ahead. #press

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Will Biden’s Climate Law Change Your Life Before November 2024?

Why I’m worried about the next phase of the Inflation Reduction Act’s ro #press

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Willie Francois, a pastor, and Dalijah Franklin, a pole dancer, Marry in New York

Dalijah Franklin first met Willie Francois III after church. She was captivated by his sermon, and he was intrigued by her beauty. #press

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Have Gear, Will Deliver: Why I Carry Supplies to Ukrainian Troops

An army of individuals transport needed nonlethal supplies to Ukrainian military personnel in the field. #press

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This Is Why I Hate Banned Books Week

Its proponents trade on the moral currency of defiance, but in practice they are highly conventional. #press

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Christian Nationalism May Not Be Serious, but It’s Dangerous

This is one reason the Trump won’t break. #press

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Ukraine’s Government Downplays Uncertainty Over Support From Washington

Kyiv expressed confidence in continued U.S. support for its war against Russia after Congress passed a stopgap funding bill that did not include money for Ukraine. #press

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Women Who Encountered the Gilgo Beach Suspect Become Key Witnesses

Investigators are talking to women behind bars who worked as escorts and had encounters with the suspect, Rex Heuermann. They had been ignored for years. #press

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Dianne Feinstein’s Lasting Impact on Women in Office

When Dianne Feinstein was elected in 1992, only two women were in the U.S. Senate. There were 25 on the day she died. #press

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Nikki Haley Won the Debate Stage. Now, She’s Trying to Win Over Iowa.

The former governor of South Carolina, who was ambassador to the United Nations under Donald Trump, now needs to appeal to early state voters. #press

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To Many Americans, Government Dysfunction Is the New Normal

As the nation teetered on the brink of a shutdown, its citizens were largely focused on other things. #press

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Four Seconds to Impact: On the Front Line With Ukraine’s Snipers

In a war built around artillery, tanks, drones and cruise missiles, the role of the sniper, unseen and lethal, occupies an often overlooked but essential part of the battlefield. #press

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Hunting Contest Reveals Rifts Over Invasive Species in New Zealand

A hunting contest has exposed tensions over which animals deserve protection, who gets to define humaneness and how children should be taught about conservation. #press

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The Honey Pot: What’s Behind the Rise of the New Feminine Care Brand

Brands selling feminine care products have dropped the euphemisms to sell to younger consumers. But are they still capitalizing on old stigmas? #press

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The Businessman Accused of Corrupting Robert Menendez

After emigrating to New Jersey from Egypt, Wael Hana faced a string of business and legal problems. Then his friend started dating a powerful U.S. senator. #press

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Private Security Guards Have Become a Last Resort for Public Safety

In America’s overwhelmed downtowns, private security guards like Michael Bock have become the solution of last resort. #press

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Antakya, Turkey, Struggles to Recover From Earthquake

Seven months after powerful earthquakes battered the historic city of Antakya in southern Turkey, life feels temporary as residents await reconstruction. #press

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Inside McCarthy’s Shutdown Turnabout That Left His Speakership at Risk

The Republican speaker opted to keep the government open the only way he could — by partnering with Democrats — in a surprise reversal that left him as politically vulnerable as ever. #press

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Why Can’t We Stop Unauthorized Immigration? Because It Works.

Our broken immigration system is still the best option for many migrants — and U.S. employers. #press

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Trailing in Polls, U.K.’s Conservatives Look to Unleash the ‘Real Rishi’ Sunak

The British prime minister is trying to redefine himself as a conviction politician, leaning into the newly potent issue of meeting climate goals without raising costs for hard-pressed Britons. #press

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A key driver of the impasse is right-wing Republicans’ resistance to Ukraine aid. #press

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Tight Finish in Slovak Vote Makes Government’s Shape Hard to Predict

In much of Europe, the election was seen as a bellwether of mainstream support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. But voters seemed most concerned with pocketbook issues. #press

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Police Chief Behind Marion County Record Raid is Suspended

Gideon Cody, who orchestrated a widely criticized raid on The Marion County Record, was suspended indefinitely, a city official said on Saturday. #press

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A Brief History of Consequential Deaths in Congress

Lawmakers’ deaths have sometimes helped to flip partisan control. With an aging, narrowly divided Senate, it could be a possibility again. #press

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Model-Off-Duty: Street Style at Milan Fashion Week

Some of the best looks worn by models at Milan Fashion Week weren’t on the runways. #press

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Jamaal Bowman Pulls Fire Alarm Before House Vote on Stopgap Spending Bill

Mr. Bowman, a Democrat, pulled the alarm ahead of a rushed vote on a stopgap funding measure. Two investigations have been opened in the incident. #press

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Shohei Ohtani’s Impossible, Unrivaled, Bittersweet Season

It might have been the greatest year of individual achievement in major-league history. Will we ever see anything like it  again? #press

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In Connecticut, Free Housing for Early Childhood Teachers

With affordable housing scarce, one Connecticut child care center is providing its staff with rent-free homes designed by Yale architecture students. #press

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Maui Fire Victim Dies After 7 Weeks in Burn Unit

Laurie Allen had to run through a wall of flame to escape the August wildfire. Doctors went to extraordinary lengths to try to save her. #press

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Jimmy Carter’s Birthday Party Was Rescheduled in Case of Shutdown

Anticipating its closure, the Carter library moved up celebrations for the former president, who is turning 99. As partygoers played games and ate cake, some called the deadlock in Congress “a shame.” #press

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Running San Francisco Made Dianne Feinstein

During her decade running the cantankerous city, she managed to steer it between a liberal, freewheeling future and its more conservative traditions. #press

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Modi’s Hindu Nationalism Stokes Tension in Indian Diaspora

The killing of a Canadian Sikh leader, carried out by what Canada described as Indian government agents, occurred amid widening divisions in the diaspora. #press

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What They Don’t Tell You About Getting Old

Getting old is no joke. It just looks funny. #press

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What I’m Reading: Apples, Private Actors and Marina Abramovic

A retrospective of the performance artist’s work at the Royal Academy of Arts in London captures boundaries being violently tested and redrawn. #press

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Iraq Wedding Fire’s Death Toll Rises, as Investigators Point to Safety Violations

The wedding hall lacked emergency exits and a sprinkler system, and was made of materials that seemed similar to those used in Grenfell Tower in London, where a fire in 2017 killed 79 people. #press

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Atlanta Revisits a 1906 Massacre Against Black Residents

Researchers say that mob violence against Black residents in 1906 played a role in Atlanta’s evolution, whether residents knew it or not. #press

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Biden’s Ambitious Plan for Lead Pipe Removal Faces Hurdles

A string of unexpected impediments could delay the administration’s timeline on an issue that is central to its effort to address racial disparities. #press

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Homecoming Mums, Part of a Texas Tradition, Are Bigger Than Ever

The elaborate adornments have come a long way since the days of simple chrysanthemum corsages. #press

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Fact Checkers Take Stock of Their Efforts: ‘It’s Not Getting Better’

The momentum behind organizations that aim to combat online falsehoods has started to taper off. #press

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Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Crash in Illinois Leaves 5 Dead

A tanker carrying the toxic gas crashed and ruptured on Friday night, leading to an evacuation of residents within a one-mile radius of Teutopolis, Ill., officials said. #press

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Gwyneth Paltrow Looks Back at 15 Years of Goop and More: ‘Don’t Put Me on Truth Serum.’

The actress and entrepreneur knows she and her company are cultural lightning rods. #press

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After Intense Floods, New York City Lurches Back to Life

The city’s transit systems had resumed service, with some delays, as the rain abated on Saturday. The governor warned that climate change was making severe storms more common. #press

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Government Hurtles Toward Shutdown as G.O.P. House Hunts for Last-Ditch Deal

It was not clear whether the House could find a way to keep the government funded after hard-right Republicans defeated a stopgap measure and the speaker was forced to turn to Democrats for help. #press

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Ukraine’s War of Drones Runs Into an Obstacle: China

As the war with Russia stretches on, so too does a contest to make more and deadlier flying machines. That means a fight over global electronics supply chains that run through China. #press

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Government Hurtles Toward Shutdown as G.O.P. House Hunts for Last-Ditch Deal

There was no clear path forward in the House to keep the government funded after hard-right Republicans defeated a stopgap measure and the speaker refused to turn to Democrats for help. #press

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San Francisco Mourns Its Homegrown Senator and the End of the Feinstein Era

Dianne Feinstein’s life was inseparable from the fortunes and tragedies of San Francisco over nine decades. #press

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DiFi, Breaking Into the Boys’ Club

The “Year of the Woman” turned into three decades for this gutsy woman. #press

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Why Non-Trump Republicans Must Join Or Die. (They’ll Probably Still Die.)

It may be hopeless, but DeSantis, Haley and others need a post-Iowa plan. #press

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Why Unions Are Good for America

Yes, they overreach at times, but as they weakened, so did our social fabric. #press

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Want to Eat Less Meat? Try Something Sour.

Chickpeas and plantains get a piquant punch with a vinegar-rich escabeche. #press

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Golden Bachelor, Boomer Bait?

“The Golden Bachelor” is part of broadcast networks’ efforts to cater to their mostly older audience. #press

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Russian Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Plant, Ukraine Says

Ukraine’s air force said it shot down 30 of 40 of the slow-moving drones fired from the Russian-occupied region of Crimea. #press

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The Weekender

An interview with the “Golden Bachelor.” Also: Las Vegas is reinventing itself again and Stephen Sondheim’s final musical. #press

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Republicans’ Promises to Combat Fentanyl Fall Flat With Some Voters

Republicans are making big promises about combating fentanyl. Their words ring hollow to some who know too much about the drug’s deadly toll. #press

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The Harvard Professor and the Bloggers

When Francesca Gino, a rising academic star, was accused of falsifying data — about how to stop dishonesty — it didn’t just torch her career. It inflamed a crisis in behavioral science. #press

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What Happens Next to Feinstein’s Seat?

Under California state law, the governor has the authority to name a successor. #press

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For Biden, Menendez’s Troubles May Clear Foreign Policy Roadblocks

As the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Mr. Menendez bucked Democratic colleagues — and presidents — on matters ranging from Cuba to Iran. #press

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The Gamble: Can Genetically Modified Mosquitoes End Disease?

Working on a remote island, scientists think they can use genetic engineering to block a malaria-carrying species of mosquito from spreading the disease — and do it in just a few months. But governments are wary. #press

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Anthropology Conference Drops a Panel Defending Sex as Binary

Organizers said the session did not have scientific merit and was harmful to transgender members. Critics of the move say the discipline is unfriendly to dissenting views on the subject. #press

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If the Government Shuts Down, What Will It Take to Reopen?

Any deal to keep it open would have to be bipartisan, since the Senate and White House are controlled by Democrats, and the House by Republicans. #press

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In an Israeli Oasis, a Model for Peace, if Messy and Imperfect

In a small village, Jews and Arabs have chosen to live side by side, share power and imagine a more hopeful future. But even here, the agonies of the conflict can’t be escaped entirely. #press

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DogTV Is TV for Dogs. Except When It’s for People.

The channel hopes to tap into a huge new audience of pandemic puppies, but also makes sure to try to appeal to viewers who can actually operate a remote. #press

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Why Smaller Storms Are Growing More Fearsome, More Often

The Friday storm that produced vast flooding in New York City started out earlier in the week as an unremarkable — if unpredictable — weather system. #press

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For Black Mothers, Birthing Centers, Once a Refuge, Become a Battleground

Some say the facilities, which focus on autonomy in childbirth, could lead to better health outcomes — but officials are tightening rules, citing risk. #press

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Slovakia’s Election Could Echo in Ukraine. Here’s What to Expect.

A leader who has railed against NATO and sanctions on Russia appears poised for a strong showing. That could threaten Europe’s unity on support for Ukraine. #press

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Police Investigate About 100 Suicides Linked To Canadian Man

The Canadian police charged Kenneth Law with aiding 14 suicides, including that of Ashtyn Prosser, and 88 other deaths are being reviewed by Britain’s National Crime Agency. #press

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How China’s Property Crisis Is Testing Its Too-Big-to-Fail Banks

Banks hold enormous amounts of real estate debt, and regulators are nervous. But a fast-moving crisis is unlikely because the government has extensive control of the system. #press

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China Evergrande’s Problems Are Only Getting Worse

The Chinese property developer’s efforts to restructure more than $300 billion in debt are being complicated by criminal investigations into current and former executives. #press

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Video: How Saturn’s Moons Formed in a Massive Moon Collision

Researchers completed a complex simulation that supports the idea that the giant planet’s jewelry emerged hundreds of millions of years ago, not billions. #press

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Prosecutors Reassert Need for Gag Order on Trump in Elections Case

Federal prosecutors argued that the former president has continued to make threatening statements after their initial request to limit his public discussion of the case. #press

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Video: See Flooding in Some of the Hardest-Hit Areas of New York

Heavy rainfall pounded New York City and the surrounding region Friday morning, flooding subway stations and major roadways. #press

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The Flaw in the Case Against Amazon

Is the retailer a monopoly? It depends on how you define its competition. #press

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McCarthy’s Stopgap Bill Fails in House, Pushing Government Toward Shutdown

More than 20 hard-right Republicans defied Speaker Kevin McCarthy and defeated their own party’s bill, making a lapse in funding at midnight on Saturday all but certain. #press

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I.R.S. Contractor Charged With Leaking Tax Returns

The federal charges are said to involve disclosure of tax information from Donald Trump and other wealthy taxpayers. #press

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5 Hotels Where Fall Takes Center Stage

Setting is everything when it comes to autumn getaways, and these hotels will put you in the right place at the right time. #press

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How Tupac Shakur Remained a Defining Rap Figure

A star during his lifetime, he became an almost mythical figure in the decades since his 1996 killing. #press

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Why New York City Keeps Flooding

When the city’s drainage network is overwhelmed, “it backs up,” experts said. #press

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White House Warns Serbian Military to Leave Kosovo Border

U.S. officials say the presence of Serbian troops on the border is another dramatic and worrying escalation in a conflict that dates back decades. #press

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Sea Lion Escapes From Central Park Zoo Enclosure During NYC Flooding

The heavy rains that lashed New York City on Friday gave the marine mammal a chance to briefly explore the world outside her pool. #press

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Yuki Tsunoda: The Potty-Mouthed Japanese F1 Racer Who Became a Cult Star

The impish persona and insouciant attitude of the Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda have overturned stereotypes. The next step? Showing he can keep up with rivals. #press

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Baltimore Archdiocese Files for Bankruptcy

The nation’s oldest Catholic archdiocese made the move days before a new law goes into effect removing the statute of limitations on lawsuits from abuse victims. #press

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Tribal Judge Rules in Favor of Citizenship for Descendants of Creek Slaves

The judge for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma ruled that the tribe had violated an 1866 treaty by barring descendants of slaves from being tribal citizens. #press

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Trump Co-Defendant in Georgia Election Interference Case Pleads Guilty

Scott Hall, a Trump supporter who is among the 19 people charged in a racketeering case involving the former president, is the first defendant to plead guilty. #press

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Most Authors of Major Superconductor Claim Seek Retraction

Eight of the 11 authors are asking to retract a paper on a room-temperature superconductor, but Ranga Dias, the physicist who led the research, continued to defend the findings. #press

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As Mayor, Feinstein Made San Francisco ‘Vibrant,’ City Leaders Say

She was relentless,” said one longtime leader of the city’s business community. #press

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Legal Arrangement in ‘Blind Side’ Case Is Terminated

A judge ended a nearly 20-year-old conservatorship that had given a couple broad authority over the affairs of the former N.F.L. player Michael Oher. #press

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FDA Wants to Oversee Lab Tests It Says Put Patients ‘At Risk’

Genetic testing that reveals potential cancer risks or other maladies with no regulatory oversight is among the targets of the agency’s proposed review. #press

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Eric Adams is Criticized for Storm Response As NYC Floods

Mayor Eric Adams did not publicly discuss the coming storm until nearly 24 hours after weather officials first warned of potential flash flooding in New York. #press

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Duane Keith Davis Is Charged With Murder in Tupac Shakur Case

The man, a former gang leader named Duane Keith Davis, has said the four shots that killed the rapper in 1996 came from the vehicle he was riding in. #press

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Some New York City School Buildings Flooded, and One Had to Evacuate

The school day was disrupted for hundreds of thousands of students, and some families wondered whether classes should have been canceled. #press

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Photos From an Overwhelming Morning of Rain in New York

Subway lines came to a halt and major roadways turned into lakes as heavy rainfall soaked New York City and the surrounding region. #press

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Duane Keith Davis Is Charged With Murder in Tupac Shakur Case

The man, a former gang leader named Duane Keith Davis, has said the four shots that killed the rapper in 1996 came from the vehicle he was riding in. #press

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A Founder of the Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Is Arrested

Su Zhu, a founder of Three Arrows Capital, a cryptocurrency hedge fund that collapsed last year, was arrested in Singapore. #press

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In city schools, ground floors flooded and one school had to evacuate children. #press

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A Statue Draped With Snakes? In Italy, It Happens Every Year.

Held in a small, mountainous village, this festival has it all: snakes, charmers, religion, science. See for yourself — and try not to squirm. #press

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What to Do When There’s a Flash Flood Warning

Fast rising water can be deadly. Here’s what to do if you’re caught off guard, and how to prepare for a future flooding event. #press

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Key GOP Megadonor Network Will Hear Pitches From DeSantis and Haley Camps

The network, the American Opportunity Alliance, will meet in Dallas, as its biggest donors weigh whether investing in any non-Trump candidate remains a worthwhile investment. #press

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U.S. Navy Will Start Testing SEALs for Illicit Drug Use

For the first time, everyone in Naval Special Warfare, not just trainees, will face random screening for performance-enhancing drugs, believed to be widely abused in the ranks. #press

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All Gas, No Brakes in A.I. + Metaverse Update + Lessons From a Prompt Engineer

A.I. companies deliver yet another batch of impressive updates. #press

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How Miss USA Was Crowned in Chaos

Our new documentary explores the recent allegations that shook the legacy institution and questions whether the pageant has outlived its relevance. #press

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The Lawyer Trying to Hold Gunmakers Responsible for Mass Shootings

Josh Koskoff’s legal victory against Remington has raised the possibility of a new form of gun control: lawsuits against the companies that make assault rifles. #press

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How Trump Is Complicating McCarthy’s Attempts to Avoid a Shutdown

The former president has been publicly pushing a shutdown, but his views are shaped by his own handling of the 2018 shutdown. #press

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Tropical Storm Rina Forms in the Atlantic Ocean

Forecasters weren’t certain of Rina’s projected path because of its proximity to Tropical Storm Phillipe. #press

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A Backyard Gardener Grows Pawpaws in Brooklyn

The exotic-tasting fruit, though native to North America, is hard to come by. But in one man’s backyard near the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, dozens fall each year. #press

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Why the Cool Kids Can Never Forgive the Tabi Theft

The viral tale of some stolen footwear says a lot about the tricky way nonconformity works. #press

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Michigan School Shooter Is Found Eligible for Life Sentence Without Parole

A judge found that Ethan Crumbley, who at 15 killed four high school students, had little chance of rehabilitation. #press

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Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to State Laws on Social Media

The tech industry argues that laws in Florida and Texas, prompted by conservative complaints about censorship by tech platforms, violate the First Amendment. #press

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Government Shutdown May Hurt Home Sales in Flood-Prone Areas

Congress funds a flood insurance program that many home buyers in risky areas rely on. The money is about to run out, a real estate trade group warned. #press

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Who Will Replace Dianne Feinstein in Her California Senate Seat?

Gov. Gavin Newsom has pledged to pick a Black woman to fill the seat, but has also said he would not choose any of the current Democrats running for Senate. #press

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U.A.W. Will Expand Strikes at Ford and G.M.

The United Automobile Workers union said more of its members would walk off the job two weeks after it began strikes at the Big Three automakers. #press

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Photos: See Key Moments in Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s Political Career

In her decades-long political career, Ms. Feinstein has led San Francisco in the wake of political assassinations, kept the C.I.A. accountable for torture and held sway over Supreme Court nominations. #press

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Dianne Feinstein, Oldest Sitting Senator and a Fixture of California Politics, Dies at 90

She achieved remarkable political breakthroughs as a woman, becoming San Francisco’s first female mayor and the first woman elected to the Senate from California. #press

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Biden Administration to Offer Fewest Offshore Oil and Gas Leases in History

A new plan to sell offshore drilling rights will be limited to three spots, all in the Gulf of Mexico. #press

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Wall Street on Edge After Worst Month of the Year

A series of potential problems, including rising oil prices and labor strikes, have prompted a much warier mood among investors. #press

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The ‘Bristle Reaction’ Is a Common Intimacy Killer in Relationships

For couples in long-term relationships, the “bristle reaction” can make physical connection difficult, experts say. #press

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Inflation Measure Favored by the Fed Cooled in August

The Personal Consumption Expenditures Index climbed more slowly, after cutting out food and fuel prices for a sense of the underlying trend. #press

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Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90

The California Democrat, the oldest member of the Senate, had been declining in health for months. #press

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Rain Could Cause Flooding in New York City Today

A flash-flood warning was in effect through midmorning. #press

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How Gen. Charles Brown Became Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

The four-star Air Force fighter pilot will take over from Gen. Mark A. Milley as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. #press

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IPOs, Inflation Data and More Are at Risk in a Shutdown

Important economic data could be delayed, as could regulators’ decisions on mergers and new public listings. #press

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‘The Mosquitoes are Winning’

Public health crises don’t operate on the same timetable as academic journals. #press

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Near the Catskills, a Rustic Estate Recast as an Artists’ Retreat

The British artists Gary Hume and Georgie Hopton are selling their 40-acre property in Accord, N.Y., dotted with antique outbuildings and an ultramodern studio, for $4.25 million. #press

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The Market for Nazi Memorabilia Is Huge, Lucrative and Very Disturbing

An SS dagger. Auschwitz cups. Hitler’s globe. If an object played a material role in the Third Reich, then it’s probably for sale. Why do we allow it? #press

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New Orleans Seeks to Avert Crisis as Saltwater Nears the City

A saltwater wedge is moving up the drought-drained Mississippi River, threatening public health in New Orleans and beyond. #press

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Most National Parks Will Close in Shutdown

The Department of the Interior expects to furlough most of the 20,000 park workers. Some states, including Arizona, plan to use their own funds to keep sites open. #press

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A Sri Lankan Baker’s Baguette Conquers France

After 17 years in France, Tharshan Selvarajah has yet to apply for citizenship. But he has made bread for President Emmanuel Macron. #press

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We Need to Talk About Joe Biden

Biden signaled he would be a ‘transition’ president. How’s that going? #press

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Armenia Finds Itself Cast Adrift in a Tough Neighborhood

While the Caucasus nation might want to reduce its reliance on Russia for a more reliable ally, Western nations have offered moral support but little else. #press

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Vulnerable New Yorkers Suffer as Some Services Decline Under Mayor Adams

Some critical services in New York City are growing less reliable under Mayor Eric Adams, from long waits for food stamps to fewer sexual health clinics. #press

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With a Shutdown in View, McCarthy Plays a Weak Hand

The G.O.P. speaker, whose style is to placate his detractors, does not have the Republican votes to keep the government open. He may call the vote anyway. #press

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A Silver Lining From the Pandemic: A Surge in Start-ups

New research suggests that big shifts in consumer and company behavior — and maybe federal stimulus dollars — have fueled entrepreneurship. #press

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Our System Makes It Clear That Some Voices Are More Equal Than Others

The history of thwarted majorities is very instructive. #press

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An Invasive Mosquito Threatens Catastrophe in Africa

A malaria-carrying species that thrives in urban areas and resists all insecticides is causing outbreaks in places that have rarely faced the disease. #press

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How West Africa Can Reap More Profit From the Global Chocolate Market

Resource-rich countries like Ghana are often cut out of lucrative parts of the business like manufacturing. The “fairchain movement” wants to change that. #press

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In Izium, Ukraine, Fear Remains a Year After Russian Retreat

In Izium, in eastern Ukraine, the buildings are in ruins and services are spotty. Barely recovered, its residents worry that more mayhem may lie ahead. #press

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Mosquitoes Are a Growing Public Health Threat, Reversing Years of Progress

Climate change and the rapid evolution of the insect have helped drive up malaria deaths and brought dengue and other mosquito-borne viruses to places that never had to worry about them. #press

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Bombing Kills at Least 30 at a Religious Gathering in Pakistan

The bombing, which officials believe was a suicide attack, was the latest sign of the country’s deteriorating security situation. #press

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Museum Worker Sold Paintings and Put Forgeries in Their Place

An in-house appraiser noticed something was awry when the canvas on his workbench did not match a catalog entry. #press

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How Palantir Became a Front-Runner for the UK’s Multimillion-Dollar NHS Contract

Palantir, the analytics company chaired by Peter Thiel, has courted N.H.S. England with pandemic help and assertive lobbying. Its big reward may be yet to come. #press

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University of Pennsylvania R.A.s Vote to Unionize

Students have said that they want more benefits for undergraduate workers, including stipends, scheduling policies and protections against discipline. #press

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Philadelphia Police Say Looting ‘Had Nothing to Do’ With Protest

More than 60 people were charged after two nights of thefts from businesses. The looting followed the dismissal of charges against a police officer. #press

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Republican Group Running Anti-Trump Ads Finds Little Is Working

With over 40 ads and $6 million spent, a group tied to the Club for Growth is no closer to an answer, a memo to donors says. Some ads even gave Donald Trump a boost. #press

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Small-Business Owners in D.C. Area Fear Federal Shutdown

Once again, the florists, bars, gyms, cafes, dry cleaners and other small businesses that serve federal employees in the District of Columbia and its suburbs are bracing for an economic blow. #press

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Vegetarian Dinner Party Recipes That Let the Host Relax

A smoky eggplant salad, a squash pie inspired by Moroccan b’stilla and saffron-poached pears can all be made ahead, with minimal fussing, David Tanis writes. #press

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Ed Fancher, a Founder of The Village Voice, Is Dead at 100

A psychologist, he started the alternative weekly with Dan Wolf and Norman Mailer in 1955. “We were crazy enough to think it would succeed,” he said. #press

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An Appeals Court Rejected Trump’s Effort to Delay His Fraud Trial

Also, a government shutdown is looking likely. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday. #press

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Western Leaders Urge Arms Manufacturing in Ukraine

NATO is pitching weapons making as economic development for war-torn Ukraine, and it could be lucrative for Western arms makers. #press

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Viewership Fell Sharply for Second G.O.P. Debate

Fewer than 10 million people watched the Republican presidential candidates on Wednesday, according to preliminary data from Nielsen. #press

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Top Biden Aides Questioned in Classified Documents Inquiry

The special counsel investigating how classified material ended up at President Biden’s think tank and home after his vice presidency has interviewed senior White House and cabinet officials. #press

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Why the Donald Trump Fraud Case Matters

But Trump supporters probably won’t admit they were fooled. #press

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Federal Lawsuit Accuses Tesla of Racial Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit accusing the carmaker of mistreating Black employees at its factory in California. #press

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DeSantis Says He Would Sign a 15-Week Abortion Ban as President

The little-noticed remark came during a chaotic moment in the second G.O.P. debate. Mr. DeSantis signed a six-week abortion ban in Florida, but had not clearly committed to federal restrictions. #press

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How to Navigate the Unpredictability of Travel in the Age of Climate Change

Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing. #press

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Ukraine Is Still David. Russia Is Still Goliath.

This is what is worrying me about the war. #press

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Menendez Rejects Democrats’ Calls to Resign, Prompting Talk of Expulsion

In a speech to fellow senators, the New Jersey Democrat maintained his innocence and reiterated his refusal to resign, causing one colleague to float the idea of forcing him out. #press

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Fact Check: Trump on Electric Vehicles in Michigan

The former president campaigned in Michigan during a strike by autoworkers but resorted to misleading claims to make the case for his candidacy. #press

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Biden Issues a Blistering Attack on Trump

During an appearance in Arizona, President Biden portrayed former President Donald J. Trump as a budding autocrat with no fidelity to the tenets of American democracy. #press

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As McCarthy Seeks to Shift Shutdown Blame, Border Takes Center Stage

The Republican speaker is working to turn the shutdown fight into a border security battle. Some lawmakers in both parties say they are open to including immigration provisions in an eventual deal. #press

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Donald Trump’s Campaign of Violence and Lawlessness

The ex-president is running on a platform of lawlessness. #press

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Trump’s Fraud Case May Cost Him Trump Tower and Other Properties

If a judge’s ruling stands, former President Donald J. Trump could lose control of several of his properties. #press

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With Shutdown Looming, Biden Points to Republican Infighting

The president and his team insist they do not want the government to shut down. But they are also confident that Republicans will receive the blame if it does. #press

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Onstage, Michael Gambon’s Depth Transcended the Unspoken

The actor conveyed the gravitational force of mortality, tugging the men he played so commandingly toward a void beyond meaning, our critic writes. #press

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Trump Lawsuit Against Judge in Fraud Case Rejected by Appeals Court

Former President Donald J. Trump had accused Justice Arthur F. Engoron of ignoring an earlier decision that could have barred evidence from the case. #press

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Grilling the world’s biggest meat producer

Brazil’s JBS produces 32 billion pounds of animal products a year. #press

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With Shutdown Looming, Biden Points to Republican Infighting

The president and his team insist they do not want the government to shut down. But they are also confident that Republicans will receive the blame if it does. #press

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San Diego Closes Point La Jolla Beach to Protect Sea Lions From People

The San Diego City Council unanimously voted to close a 150-yard stretch of coastline known as Point La Jolla after selfie-taking visitors got too close to the pinnipeds. #press

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Drivers and Dealers Could Soon Feel Impact of U.A.W. Strikes

Lengthy and expanding walkouts by the United Automobile Workers union against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis could strain a fragile supply chain. #press

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Trump’s Legal Defense Effort Comes Under Financial Strain

Former President Donald Trump’s team has found lawyers for others caught up in his prosecutions and has paid many of their legal bills. That arrangement may not be sustainable. #press

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Judge Affirms Pay Raise For Food Delivery Workers in New York

Uber, DoorDash and Grubhub had challenged the new pay standard, which would require them to pay gig workers about $18 per hour to start. #press

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Yom Kippur Prayers Split Israelis in Tel Aviv

A confrontation in Tel Aviv on Yom Kippur is part of a wider battle over the character of Israel as the government tries to weaken the judiciary. #press

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Beloved Tree in England Is Felled in ‘Act of Vandalism’

Locals and tourists mourned the loss of one of Britain’s most photographed trees, which stood for hundreds of years in a dip in Hadrian’s Wall. The police said they had a suspect in custody. #press

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America’s Next Public Health Moonshot Should Tackle Health Spans

Americans are less obsessed with adding years to their lives and more focused on making their existing years richer and healthier. #press

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Enough About Gram Parsons’s Death. It’s Time to Celebrate His Music.

The country-rock pioneer died 50 years ago at age 26 with two influential solo albums to his name, leaving a legion of “what if”s behind. #press

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Rotterdam Shootings Leaves Fatalities, Dutch Police Say

A suspect was arrested after the episodes at a house and a university medical center, the police said, but much remained unclear. #press

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National Parks Brace for Shutdown

People, businesses and towns relying on park tourism worry the fourth shutdown in a decade could crush them if congress can’t reach a deal to keep the government running. #press

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DeSantis Clears a Debate Hurdle. Will It Be Enough to Build On?

The Florida governor projected confidence onstage, but time is running out to stop his slide in the polls and convince voters he’s the best Trump alternative. #press

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An Aristocrat’s Grandson, a Precious Desk and a Storage Unit in Queens

Christian Agostino von Hassell lost a trove of family heirlooms intertwined with European history when he encountered New York’s unforgiving laws governing storage lockers. #press

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New York Is Rebounding for the Rich. Nearly Everyone Else Is Struggling.

The huge income gap between rich and poor in Manhattan is the latest sign that the economic recovery from the pandemic has been lopsided in New York City. #press

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Elon Musk, Geoff Hinton, and the War Over A.I.

A covert war to determine the regulatory future of A.I. is being waged by deeply divided camps with divergent motivations. #press

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How Dumbledore Became Michael Gambon’s Most Recognizable Role

The great British stage actor was not initially cast as the wizarding headmaster in the “Harry Potter” films, but he made the role his own. #press

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Justice Dept. Accuses Trump Lawyers of Dragging Their Feet in Documents Case

Prosecutors said the former president’s defense team was trying to use an arcane law to derail the scheduled start of his trial on charges of mishandling classified material and obstructing justice. #press

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Gifts, Gadgets and Greece: Inside a Huawei Lobbying Campaign

Leaked internal messages detail efforts by the Chinese tech giant to court Greek officials and fight an American-led effort against its technology. #press

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Gifts, Gadgets and Greece: Inside a Huawei Lobbying Campaign

Leaked internal messages detail efforts by the Chinese tech giant to court Greek officials and fight an American-led effort against its technology. #press

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Michael Gambon, Celebrated British Actor, Dies at 82

The actor’s family said he had died peacefully after a bout of pneumonia. #press

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Sikh Separatism Is a Nonissue in India, Except as a Political Boogeyman

India’s feud with Canada highlights how Prime Minister Narendra Modi has amplified a separatist threat that in reality is largely a diaspora illusion. #press

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In Menendez Case, Prosecutors Confront Tighter Definition of Corruption

The Supreme Court has said wrongdoing must be clear cut. Some observers say the accusations in the senator’s case pass the test. #press

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Nagorno-Karabakh Government Says It Will Disband

The announcement, formally ending more than 30 years of separatist rule, came after Azerbaijan regained control of the breakaway enclave in a swift attack a week ago. #press

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A Government Shutdown Looms

The situation serves as a reminder that partisan polarization in Washington is not symmetrical. #press

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Las Vegas and Its Big, Big Ambitions

This shape-shifting desert city is in the middle of a reinvention that involves sports stadiums, Formula 1 and the Sphere: a 360-foot-tall, high-tech, traffic-stopping amphitheater clad in 1.2 million LED screens. #press

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Want to Spur Green Energy in Wyoming? Aim for the Billionaires.

One man’s quest to lure climate investment from the wealthy enclave of Jackson underscores how the climate law works: It runs on rich people. #press

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After Hurricane Ian, Who Will Get to Call Fort Myers Beach Home?

Unlike its wealthier neighbors, Fort Myers Beach had an unpolished charm and a more economically diverse population before the devastating storm. #press

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Watchdog Urges Extending Surveillance Law With New Limits

In a report about an expiring law that has generated intense debate in Congress, a government panel split over requiring court permission to view Americans’ communications. #press

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How Benjamin Netanyahu Pushed Israel Into Chaos

The nation’s current crisis can be traced back, in ways large and small, to the outsize personality of its longest-serving prime minister. #press

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In Michigan, Biden and Trump Offer a Preview of 2024

The candidates’ dueling styles were on clear display as the two men tried to woo voters affected by the United Automobile Workers strike. #press

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Vulnerable Republicans Try to Head Off Blame for Shutdown

Some mainstream House Republicans representing districts won by President Biden have explored a bipartisan stopgap measure as right-wing lawmakers push Congress toward a shutdown. #press

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Government Shutdown: What Services and Benefits Could Be Affected?

Many federal agencies have plans in place to weather a shutdown, but a disruption would still affect critical government services. #press

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Beyoncé’s Silvery, Shimmering Renaissance

Her tour has rivaled the Olympics in economic scale and an earthquake in its power. #press

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Was Trump’s Real Estate Hype Fraud or Just Business as Usual?

There’s no doubt he vastly exaggerated the value of his assets, but much of the real estate industry makes claims that are reliably unreliable. #press

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Have Some Sympathy

It’s gotten a bad rap as we’ve been told that empathy is what matters. #press

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China Evergrande Suspends Trading as New Trouble Roils Property Market

The real estate firm halted critical work to settle its debts and investors dumped their stock amid news executives were under suspicion by the authorities. #press

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Nikki Haley and Tim Scott Clash at the Second GOP Debate

For months, Nikki Haley and Tim Scott have been polite to one another on the campaign trail. That ended in a fiery way on Wednesday night on the debate stage. #press

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Pava LaPere Killing: Suspect Jason Billingsley Arrested

The murder of Ms. LaPere, who founded EcoMap Technologies, shocked Baltimore’s business community. #press

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Second Republican Presidential Debate: Key Takeaways

The party’s front-runner took few hits as his rivals bickered, Nikki Haley delivered an assured performance, Tim Scott reasserted himself and Ron DeSantis took his first debate swipes at Trump. #press

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None of the Republicans on the Debate Stage Are Going to Topple Trump

Judging by Wednesday night, they’re not even trying. #press

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Fetterman in a Tie: The Senate Revokes Casual Dress Code

A week after the top Senate Democrat announced a more casual standard for dress in the chamber, a bipartisan pair won passage of a measure requiring that business attire be worn. #press

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Chinese Hackers Stole 60,000 State Dept. Emails in Breach Reported in July

The disclosure by department officials to Senate staff members revealed the scope of the hack of government email accounts managed through Microsoft. #press

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Nashawn Breedlove, Rapper Who Dueled Eminem in ‘8 Mile,’ Dies at 46

He drew praise for his scene in the film, in which he belittled Eminem’s character with sarcastic lyrics, a gruff voice and an imposing presence. #press

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Studios and Striking Actors Will Resume Talks on Monday

The two sides announced the step a day after the leadership of the Hollywood writers’ union approved a tentative deal that ended its monthslong strike. #press

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In a Sartorial About-Face, Senate Reverts to Tradition on Its Dress Code

A week after the top Senate Democrat announced a more casual standard for dress in the chamber, a bipartisan pair won passage of a measure requiring that business attire be worn. #press

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Influx of Migrants Without Money or Connections Strains El Paso, Texas

The pressure felt in one Texas city reflects an increasingly untenable situation all along the border with Mexico. #press

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N.Y. Migrant Crisis Is ‘Calm’ Compared With Ours, Texas Governor Says

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas, a Republican, has sent buses of migrants to New York. In a Manhattan speech, he said the city’s situation seemed orderly compared with his own state. #press

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Judge Denies Trump’s Request That She Recuse Herself in Election Case

Judge Tanya Chutkan rejected arguments from the former president’s legal team that she could not fairly conduct his trial on federal charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election. #press

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Sony’s PlayStation Chief to Retire Next Year

Jim Ryan, who has been with the company for nearly 30 years, has led one of the most dominant businesses in the video game industry. #press

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Peace Corps Sued Over Mental Health Policy

Applicants have challenged the Peace Corps practice of rescinding invitations to applicants on the basis of mental health conditions. #press

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Carine Roitfeld Is Not Ready to Retire

The former editor of French Vogue and renowned stylist discusses fashion week debuts, sex on the runway and why she finally got her first tattoos. #press

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What Time Is the Republican Debate and How to Watch

The debate, hosted by Fox Business Network, will be held from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday night at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif. #press

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House Votes to Strip Defense Secretary of Salary as Right Wing Flexes Muscles

Little more than three days before a government shutdown, the Republican-led House spent the day adding hard-right proposals to a series of doomed spending bills. #press

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When Trump Says ‘People,’ He Means ‘His People’

He has deceived his followers into believing in trickle-down tyranny. #press

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The Second Republican Debate

Also, a looming government shutdown. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday. #press

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‘Reservation Dogs’ Was a Coming-of-All-Ages Masterpiece

In the ending of the FX comedy-drama, preserving the bonds among generations is a radical, magical act. #press

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What We Know About the NY Trump Fraud Case Ruling

New York’s attorney general sued the president using a state law that grants her wide powers to pursue corporate wrongdoing. #press

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Astronaut Returns Home After an Unplanned Full Year in Space

The trip to space was only supposed to last six months for Frank Rubio, but technical difficulties kept his crew in orbit a little longer — 371 days. #press

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The Republicans Driving Congress Toward a Shutdown

With a Sept. 30 deadline looming, hard-right House Republicans have formed a wall of opposition to a temporary measure to fund the government. #press

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Trump to Speak at Nonunion Factory Amid UAW Strike, Skipping the Debate

A day after President Biden appeared on a union picket line, the former president will speak at an auto parts factory, but it’s unclear whether any striking workers will be in the crowd. #press

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G.O.P. Eyes Bribery and Abuse of Power Impeachment Charges for Biden

The first hearing in the impeachment inquiry comes as Republicans are grasping for evidence tying President Biden to his son’s foreign business dealings. #press

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Trump’s Lawyers Struggle to Grasp the Impact of Fraud Ruling

At a hearing, lawyers for former President Donald J. Trump and New York State began sorting through the real-world meaning of a finding that he inflated the value of his holdings. #press

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With Meta’s Quest 3, Mixed Reality Is Here. So Now What?

The new $500 headset lets people see the outside world while immersed in virtual reality. The benefits are to be determined. #press

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Coquette at NYFW: Ribbons from Sandy Liang, Helmut Lang and More

Every time it seems the bow trend has hit a saturation point, another coquette-esque or girlhood-aesthetic release keeps the momentum going. #press

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North Korea Says It Will Expel Travis King, U.S. Soldier Who Crossed the Border

Pvt. Travis T. King dashed across the inter-Korean Demilitarized Zone in July to flee to North Korea. #press

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/world/asia/north-korea-travis-king-expel.html?utm_source=press.coop

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Should Menendez Quit?

The senator for New Jersey’s indictment on corruption charges raised a sometimes tricky question: When should a politician resign? #press

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Wes Anderson on Roald Dahl and ‘The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar’

For years, the director puzzled over an adaptation of “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.” Then he let the characters say things they weren’t meant to. #press

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/movies/wes-anderson-roald-dahl-wonderful-story-henry-sugar.html?utm_source=press.coop

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Stephen Sondheim’s Final Musical is Opening. How Complete Was It?

Sondheim said days before his death in 2021 that he did not know when it would be finished, but the musical, now called “Here We Are,” begins performances Thursday. #press

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How Much Coffee Is Too Much Coffee?

Coffee is linked with lots of health benefits, but most of the risks come from the caffeine. #press

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As Menendez’s Star Rose, Fears of Corruption Cast a Persistent Shadow

The New Jersey Democrat reached a new height representing Latinos. But prosecutors circled for decades before charging him with an explosive new bribery plot. #press

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Lina Khan vs. Jeff Bezos: This Is Big Tech’s Real Cage Match

The chair of the Federal Trade Commission wants to disrupt Amazon, whose founder built a trillion-dollar firm by disrupting retail. #press

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/technology/lina-khan-jeff-bezos-ftc-amazon.html?utm_source=press.coop

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Menendez to Face Judge Wednesday After Second Bribery Indictment in 8 Years

Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, expected in federal court in Manhattan, have been charged in what federal prosecutors say was a yearslong bribery scheme. #press

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Former U.S. Military Bases Remain a Toxic Menace

Cities hoped for new businesses and housing on former military sites. But many are still waiting for poisonous pollution to be cleaned up, a wait that for some may never come. #press

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E.U. Law Sets the Stage for a Clash Over Disinformation

The law, aimed at forcing social media giants to adopt new policies to curb harmful content, is expected to face blowback from Elon Musk, who owns X. #press

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/27/technology/disinformation-law-european-union.html?utm_source=press.coop

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In Rare Alliance, Democrats and Republicans Seek Legal Power to Clear Homeless Camps

Dozens of leaders, mostly from Western states, have asked the Supreme Court to overturn lower court decisions that restrict enforcement against public camping. #press

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Ruling Against Trump Cuts to the Heart of His Identity

The finding by a judge in a New York civil case that Donald Trump committed fraud in valuing his real estate properties undermined the narrative of the business career that launched him in politics. #press

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