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Iranians Face Anxious Wait as Threat of Attack Looms

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/world/middleeast/iranians-face-anxious-wait-as-threat-of-attack-looms.html

Published: October 25, 2026 05:14

The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents.

The Grace We Seek but Have Forgotten

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/25/opinion/the-grace-we-seek-but-have-forgotten.html

Published: October 25, 2026 05:00

We hurt one another, we fail one another, but we still have to figure out how to live with one another.

Italy’s Young Protesters Return to the Streets

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/10/24/world/france-protests-riots/milan-youth-protests

Published: October 25, 2026 01:26

Fed up with the political establishment and rising cost of living, demonstrators hoped to make their message heard after violence overshadowed protests last weekend.

Elon Musk Says Ukraine Violated Starlink’s Rules

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/world/europe/ukraine-starshield-drone-speed.html

Published: October 25, 2026 00:10

The comments were his first since the disruption in the country’s satellite service. Earlier, Ukraine said drones using Starshield, the Pentagon-funded service, were back to normal speeds.

In Alaska, Some Early Voting Sites in Rural Villages Have Not Yet Opened

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/alaska-early-voting-sites.html

Published: October 24, 2026 22:06

“There is no legal excuse” for the failure of 18 polling sites to open for early voting, a state lawmaker said.

Unrest Erupts Again in France, but This Time, With Less Property Damage

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/world/europe/france-protests-unrest-clashes-police.html

Published: October 24, 2026 21:23

After largely peaceful marches on Saturday, clashes broke out in the evening. But a large-scale police presence, 1,000 arrests and the rerouting of protest routes kept a lid on wholesale vandalism.

Obama Issues Searing Attacks on Trump, Ramaswamy in Return to Campaign Trail

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/politics/obama-trump-midterms-campaign.html

Published: October 24, 2026 19:46

In his some of his most critical remarks in recent memory, the 44th president said the current administration was defined by “incompetence the likes of which we have not seen in modern times.”

Alaska Election Gambit Shows Justice Dept. Has Bowed to Trump’s Demands

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/politics/alaska-senate-election-trump-justice-department.html

Published: October 24, 2026 19:21

With moves in Alaska and California, the department has stepped up interventions in the midterm elections as the president’s instrument of unmediated executive power.

She Planned to Protest Trump. She Didn’t Plan on Getting Punched.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/trump-protester-punched-youngstown-ohio.html

Published: October 24, 2026 18:08

Blake Miley yelled “fascist” as President Trump spoke at a midterm campaign rally. The violence that followed “was not right,” she said.

Netanyahu Is Up for Re-election After Years of War. How Will Voters See Him?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/world/middleeast/netanyahu-has-reinvented-himself-will-voters-think-its-enough.html

Published: October 24, 2026 17:45

The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he’s trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.

Why Democrats Could Find It Hard to Win the Senate Despite Their Strong Polls

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/politics/democrats-expectations-blue-wave.html

Published: October 24, 2026 17:00

Democrats are increasingly optimistic about the midterms. But they are being outspent by Republicans. And they are trying to compete in states that favored President Trump by large margins.

The Sorry State of the G.O.P. Candidate

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/opinion/midterm-elections-republicans.html

Published: October 24, 2026 15:35

Republicans are crude, craven, cruel. It’s not working anymore.

Israel Launches Crackdown in West Bank After Deadly Attack

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/world/middleeast/israel-military-hebron-west-bank.html

Published: October 24, 2026 11:04

The military demolished buildings and erected roadblocks in Hebron, the biggest city in the territory, a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.

Dare We Dream of a Blue Wave?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/opinion/trump-midterm-elections-results-predictions.html

Published: October 24, 2026 11:00

Hope, dread and the final stretch to Election Day.

The Eyes of Elizabeth Holmes

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/opinion/elizabeth-holmes-you-can-see-everything.html

Published: October 24, 2026 11:00

Look into that unblinking gaze and see the abyss.

Outside Chance

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/briefing/outside-chance.html

Published: October 24, 2026 09:22

We’ve plunged fully into fall, complete with cozy scarves and puffy vests. Why not venture into the woods?

Gina Hinojosa Believes She’s the One Who Can Finally Flip Texas

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/magazine/gina-hinojosa-interview.html

Published: October 24, 2026 09:15

The Democratic nominee for governor on her appeal to MAGA voters and her refusal to engage in the “culture wars.”

Looting Left Damage and Fear on Paradise Street in Marseille

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/world/europe/france-looting-rue-paradis-marseille.html

Published: October 24, 2026 09:04

Looters ravaged a storied commercial avenue in France’s second-largest city. Its merchants fear that more unrest could follow.

How Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ruthless Ad in Ohio Divided Republicans

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/politics/vivek-ramaswamy-ad-ohio-amy-acton.html

Published: October 24, 2026 09:03

The fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s brutal spot targeting his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race showed that even in the Trump era, a political attack can be seen as going too far.

5 Takeaways From Our Investigation of Trump’s Waivers for Polluters

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/climate/takeaways-trump-waivers-chemical-pollution.html

Published: October 24, 2026 09:01

Chemical plants and other industrial facilities had been required to curb their toxic emissions. A New York Times investigation shows how they got out of it.

How Trump Gave the Worst Polluters a Free Pass

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/climate/trump-epa-chemical-air-pollution.html

Published: October 24, 2026 09:01

The president temporarily waived clean-air rules for industrial facilities that spew cancer-causing gases. Then his appointees worked to gut the regulations altogether.

They Were Accused of Illegal Fishing. They Ended Up in ICE Detention.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/politics/fishing-immigration-trump.html

Published: October 24, 2026 09:00

In states like Florida, officers who hand out fishing citations and inspect produce have been deputized by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, expanding the reach of President Trump’s deportation campaign.

New York Archdiocese Close to Settling Sexual Abuse Claims for Over $800 Million

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/archdiocese-new-york-sexual-abuse-settlement.html

Published: October 24, 2026 04:12

The Roman Catholic archdiocese might now avoid bankruptcy by reaching a settlement with 1,300 people who said they had been abused by clergy members and lay leaders.

How Defiant Youth Are Testing India’s Idea of Democracy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/24/world/asia/india-youth-democracy-protest.html

Published: October 24, 2026 04:01

Four takeaways from India’s protest movement, at a moment when democracies around the world are under pressure.

Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/security-warnings-iran-threats.html

Published: October 24, 2026 03:46

The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.

Justice Dept. Demands That California Counties Help Identify Noncitizen Voters

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/justice-dept-california-noncitizen-voters.html

Published: October 24, 2026 02:35

Election officials across the state received letters from the agency saying if they fail to comply, they “risk significant federal scrutiny.”

In U.S. Gas Talks With Kremlin, Hidden Financing for Alaska Project Emerges

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/in-us-gas-talks-with-kremlin-hidden-financing-for-alaska-project-emerges.html

Published: October 24, 2026 01:15

Interviews and documents show a Russian energy giant secretly funded a U.S. firm. The deal has been discussed in talks to end the war in Ukraine.

Why Legal Experts See the Justice Dept.’s Alaska Election Challenge as Dubious

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/alaska-senate-doj-lawsuit-trump.html

Published: October 23, 2026 23:22

No obvious legal authority supports a pre-emptive effort to block the certification of Alaska’s Senate election if the Republican incumbent narrowly loses.

Judge Denies Medical Release for N.Y.C. Man Shot by ICE

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/nyregion/ice-shooting-oscar-belgal-judge-ruling.html

Published: October 23, 2026 23:20

Oscar Belgal, a Dominican immigrant, was shot in the neck on Oct. 8 and detained at a federal prison. His lawyers had said he needed outside medical care.

Corey Lewandowski Always Found His Way Back to Trump. Until Now.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/corey-lewandowski-trump.html

Published: October 23, 2026 22:26

The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into Mr. Lewandowski. President Trump has not jumped to his defense.

The Evening: D.O.J. Moves to Block Alaska Result if G.O.P. Loses

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/briefing/alaska-west-bank-melanoma.html

Published: October 23, 2026 22:12

Plus, a promising cancer vaccine. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

‘I Have to Go In’: Kaylub Giamanco Describes Killing Gunman in Oregon School Shooting

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/oregon-shooting-gunman-kaylub-giamanco.html

Published: October 23, 2026 21:33

Kaylub Giamanco told Oregon Public Broadcasting that he happened to be driving by the Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend when he saw a gunman preparing to enter the school.

Ambush of Salvadoran Soldiers Escalates Haiti’s Anti-Gang Mission

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/world/americas/el-salvador-military-haiti-gangs.html

Published: October 23, 2026 21:29

With four soldiers missing, Haiti’s new Gang Suppression Force, already off to a rocky start, is facing its first crisis.

What Hundreds of Focus Groups With Trump Voters Revealed

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-sarah-longwell.html

Published: October 23, 2026 19:19

Sarah Longwell has conducted hundreds of focus groups with Trump voters, and many of them are feeling betrayed.

Two Former F.B.I. Officials Charged With False Statements About Hunter Biden

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/hunter-biden-ex-fbi-officials-charged.html

Published: October 23, 2026 18:18

The charges intensified the administration’s efforts to go after the law enforcement and intelligence personnel who cast doubt on unsubstantiated claims that Joseph R. Biden Jr. engaged in corrupt dealings in Ukraine.

Lawmakers Plan to Block Trump Nominees Over Ukraine Satellite Network Restrictions

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/senators-trump-nominees-ukraine-starlink.html

Published: October 23, 2026 17:35

Senators have warned the White House they will withhold confirmation votes until the administration ensures the restoration of communications capabilities used by Ukraine’s military.

Roy Cooper Has Never Lost an Election. Can He Flip North Carolina’s Senate Seat?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/roy-cooper-north-carolina-senate-election.html

Published: October 23, 2026 17:18

North Carolina has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 2008. Can Roy Cooper break that spell?

Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over Democracy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/venezuela-trump-rubio-elections.html

Published: October 23, 2026 17:15

President Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.

Here’s What Democrats Plan to Do With Their Power if They Win Back Congress

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/democrats-congress-majority-agenda.html

Published: October 23, 2026 17:14

Democrats have campaigned on lowering living costs and holding the Trump administration accountable. This is a look at their to-do list if they win the majority.

Are Fewer Teens Identifying as Gay or Bisexual? It’s Complicated.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/science/lgbt-teens-identification.html

Published: October 23, 2026 17:09

New data have prompted questions about changes in teens’ sexual orientations. But researchers disagree on how much the numbers can really tell us.

Israeli Settlers Turn a Palestinian Rite Into a Gantlet of Violence and Fear

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/world/middleeast/west-bank-settlers-palestinians-harvest.html

Published: October 23, 2026 16:47

This year’s olive harvest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is the most violent in years, as settlers have attacked farmers and besieged homes, drawing condemnation from U.S. officials and others.

Trump Officials Seek Block on Alaska Senate Race Results if the Republican Dan Sullivan Loses

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/justice-dept-alaska-senate-race-sullivan.html

Published: October 23, 2026 16:46

The Justice Department, in a highly unusual court filing, argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election result.

Chimps Steal Less Often From Their Friends, Even When Offered Pineapple

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/science/stealing-chimps-friends.html

Published: October 23, 2026 16:44

The discovery may hint at the roots of human norms around fairness and friendship.

Melania Trump Says She Brokered a Cease-Fire in a Starving Ukrainian City

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/ceasefire-ukraine-melania-trump.html

Published: October 23, 2026 16:37

The first lady, who is positioning herself as an intermediary between two warring nations as her husband sides with Russia, said the agreement would allow residents to evacuate.

Global Oil Price Hits $117 a Barrel, Highest Since April

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/business/energy-environment/oil-prices-iran-war.html

Published: October 23, 2026 16:14

Investors have grown increasingly concerned that the war in Iran could escalate again, putting energy supplies at greater risk.

Why Has This Teenager Tracked Down 11,377 Moths Since April?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/style/violet-clinton-teen-moth-research.html

Published: October 23, 2026 16:13

Violet Clinton is doing award-winning entomological field research. Her dad still has to buy the beer for her moth bait.

Big Names Flock to Ruby-Red Florida to Sway Voters in Unexpectedly Close Contests

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/florida-republicans-midterms-.html

Published: October 23, 2026 16:09

President Trump will rally on Friday in a Republican state where Democrats have their eye on several House races.

U.S. Government Takes a Cut of Chip Business in Japan-Funded Deal

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/business/economy/us-japan-chip-deal.html

Published: October 23, 2026 15:59

President Trump’s novel deal-making is on display in upstate New York, where the administration is funneling Japanese funds into a government-owned chip factory.

Review of iPhone Duo: A New Chapter That Redefines a Smartphone’s Purpose

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/technology/personaltech/iphone-duo-review-tablet-smartphone.html

Published: October 23, 2026 15:17

The first-generation Apple foldable may feel awkward, but it’s an intriguing step toward merging phones and tablets into one.

How Worried Should We Be About the Economy? Let’s Look at 2008.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/business/economy-2008-financial-crisis.html

Published: October 23, 2026 14:58

It’s not impossible to spot the characteristics of a brewing financial crisis. We can look to 2008 for clues.

Republicans Cut Taxes to Win the Midterms. It May Not Work Out.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/business/salt-cap-midterm-elections.html

Published: October 23, 2026 14:24

Among the stakes in next month’s election is the long-running question of whether tax cuts can shape how people vote.

Fearing Mass A.I. Layoffs, Some in Congress Eye Ways to Aid Workers

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/business/ai-jobs-layoffs-congress.html

Published: October 23, 2026 14:23

A bill to bolster the nation’s unemployment insurance program reflects the concern — and the risks — in Washington.

France Plans to Bolster Police Presence, Expecting New Protests

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/world/europe/france-police-protests.html

Published: October 23, 2026 14:18

Government officials are trying to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s unrest across the country, which injured police officers and damaged stores.

Drivers Are Livid After Vote to Ban NYC’s Horse Carriages

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/nyregion/horse-carriage-vote-drivers-city-council.html

Published: October 23, 2026 13:57

The City Council voted 40 to 7 to ban the carriages from Central Park starting in 2028. But the carriage drivers vowed to fight their loss of livelihood in court.

The Bukeleization of Latin America Has Arrived

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/world/americas/nayib-bukele-el-salvador-president.html

Published: October 23, 2026 13:05

Nayib Bukele’s notoriously harsh and wildly popular security crackdown in El Salvador is spawning imitators and remaking the region.

Hegseth Barred Trans Troops. Military Boards Are Rejecting Those Orders.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/trans-troops-military-boards-retain.html

Published: October 23, 2026 12:55

The service members at Navy and Marine Corps hearings are finding ways to keep trans troops in uniform.

As Brazil Prepares for Election Runoff, a Town Offers Clues to Bolsonaro’s Rise

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/world/americas/brazil-election-voters-lula-bolsonaro-minas-gerais.html

Published: October 23, 2026 11:38

Deep in cattle country, voter sentiments in an evangelical stronghold help explain why the country’s leftist president is the underdog in Sunday’s election.

Alpha School Claims to Teach Kids Twice as Fast. Many Don’t Make It.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/alpha-school-ai-education-parents.html

Published: October 23, 2026 11:27

Alpha School, a private network, is spreading into public education. While its students’ test scores are high, some parents and educators say it doesn’t live up to the hype.

Most Voters Believe the Midterm Elections Will Be Accurate, Poll Finds

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/politics/election-integrity-trust-poll.html

Published: October 23, 2026 11:15

But about half expressed concerns that Republicans could try to overturn the results, a New York Times/Siena poll found.

You Are Being Watched

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/briefing/you-are-being-watched.html

Published: October 23, 2026 10:31

Especially on the Southern border.

The Michigan Senate Race Keeps Getting Nastier

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/us/rogers-michigan-republican-senate.html

Published: October 23, 2026 10:22

Supporters of Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, have described his Democratic opponent, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, as un-American and worse.

The A.I.-Powered Cameras Watching Border Towns, and a Midterms Attack Ad Causes Outrage

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/podcasts/the-headlines/ai-cameras-border-towns-midterms-ad.html

Published: October 23, 2026 10:00

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

Bernie Sanders Gives $1 Million to Bolster El-Sayed and Counter AIPAC in Michigan

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/us/politics/sanders-el-sayed-aipac-michigan.html

Published: October 23, 2026 09:31

The transfer came a day after the news that the pro-Israel lobby was planning to contribute as much as $9 million to defeat the Democratic nominee for Senate.

Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/world/middleeast/west-bank-shooting-israel.html

Published: October 23, 2026 09:28

Five people were wounded in the attack, days before national elections, health workers said. The Israeli military said its soldiers had killed two of the assailants.

What Ramaswamy’s Vile Ad Reveals About the Future of Conservatism

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/opinion/acton-ramaswamy-ad-trump-ohio.html

Published: October 23, 2026 09:04

The G.O.P. nominee in Ohio has given conservatives space to reckon with the ethical degradation of Trumpism.

Is This Economy Trump’s Fault?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/opinion/trump-economy-artificial-intelligence-midterms.html

Published: October 23, 2026 09:02

Ahead of the midterms, Natasha Sarin and Catherine Rampell unpack the state of the economy — and how much responsibility the president bears for it.

Late Night Dunks on Trump for Planning to Rename an Ocean

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/arts/television/late-night-trump-ocean.html

Published: October 23, 2026 05:52

“Once again, 12 days before this election, it’s good to see him locked in on the really big issues,” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show.”

Arms Race Intensifies in Korea as the North Is Emboldened by Russia Alliance

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/world/asia/korea-missiles-drones-russia.html

Published: October 23, 2026 05:13

A rare escalation this month exposed the increasingly lethal arsenals the two Koreas are building up across the world’s most heavily fortified border.

The Most Important Factory in America

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/opinion/ai-computer-chips-semiconductor-arizona-industry.html

Published: October 23, 2026 05:00

America is figuring out the trick to reindustrialization, if it can learn the right lessons.

The Map of Africa Is Being Redrawn. It’s a Trap.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/opinion/africa-map-un-mercator.html

Published: October 23, 2026 05:00

It’s been many years since the continent seemed more spectral, and its people more vulnerable, than it does now.

How Pastors Mobilize Communities in Congo’s Fight Against Ebola

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/world/africa/congo-ebola-catholic-church-rumors.html

Published: October 23, 2026 04:01

As health care workers fought to control the latest outbreak this year, they got crucial aid from churches in beating back fear and misinformation.

Gadi Eisenkot Couldn’t Be More Unlike Netanyahu. Can He Beat Him?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/23/world/middleeast/gadi-eisenkot-israel-election.html

Published: October 23, 2026 04:01

Mr. Eisenkot, an ex-military chief leading in the polls, calls the Israeli prime minister an “anti-leader.” But his low-key campaigning style is worrying supporters.

Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Limits on Ukraine’s Military Internet Use

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/us/politics/starshield-outage-ukraine-musk-trump.html

Published: October 23, 2026 01:31

The call from the president about the Starshield network came after officials in Ukraine reported that they found new limits on the use of military drones in their war against Russia.

Cancer Vaccine Cuts the Risk of Melanoma Recurrence, Merck and Moderna Report

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/well/cancer-vaccine-melanoma-merck-moderna.html

Published: October 22, 2026 22:48

Merck and Moderna released detailed results on an experimental vaccine to treat the skin cancer.

Trump Goes to Iowa, Hoping to Stop Farmers From Voting Blue

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/briefing/trump-iowa-roller-coaster-safety.html

Published: October 22, 2026 21:47

Also, a top Trump health adviser resigns. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

Above Iran’s Capital, a Trump Impersonator Dances in a Jail Cell

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/world/europe/iran-trump-impersonator-billboard.html

Published: October 22, 2026 21:25

The Islamic republic has long used billboards in Tehran to mock its opponents and hammer home its messaging, but this piece of performance propaganda is perhaps the most eccentric yet.

Key Trump Health Adviser Resigns Ahead of Midterm Elections

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/us/politics/calley-means-resigns-rfk-trump.html

Published: October 22, 2026 20:45

Calley Means, who helped unite Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and President Trump, pushed food reforms but grew frustrated with stalled progress on the MAHA agenda.

Trump Is Still Chasing His Yalta. Here’s What He Doesn’t Get.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/opinion/trump-ukraine-russia-war-yalta.html

Published: October 22, 2026 20:44

Mr. Trump has been searching for his Yalta in the war in Ukraine ever since he returned to the Oval Office.

New York City Council Set to Ban

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/nyregion/nyc-horse-carriage-ban-workers-jobs.html

Published: October 22, 2026 20:31

A passenger’s death in June became the impetus for the City Council to ban the practice, but the bill will likely face a court challenge before being implemented in 2028.

Impeachment. It’s Not Just for Presidents.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/opinion/trump-slotkin-corruption-impeachment.html

Published: October 22, 2026 20:30

Trump’s grotesque rerun of the Gilded Age demands a rebuke.

Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Corey Lewandowski

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/us/politics/corey-lewandowski-justice-dept-inquiry.html

Published: October 22, 2026 20:19

The details of the inquiry remain unclear, but it is one of the rare instances in which a Trump ally or appointee has been investigated for potential wrongdoing during the president’s second term.

Tom Skerritt, Who Had Key Roles in ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Top Gun,’ Dies at 93

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/arts/television/tom-skerritt-dead.html

Published: October 22, 2026 19:58

His rugged good looks, commanding presence and versatility led to key roles in “M*A*S*H” and “Steel Magnolias,” and he won an Emmy on “Picket Fences.”

Employers Shift Rising Health Care Costs Onto Millions of Workers

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/business/health-insurance-costs-workers-premiums-deductibles.html

Published: October 22, 2026 18:51

New surveys show that increases in premiums and deductibles are forcing people to forgo treatments or doctor’s visits while budgets are strained by higher food and gas prices.

Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/us/politics/chris-pappas-new-hampshire-senate.html

Published: October 22, 2026 18:25

Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee, would make history if he won. On the campaign trail, he doesn’t dwell on it.

Why Many Voters Are Unhappy With the Economy

https://www.nytimes.com/video/business/100000011216716/why-many-voters-are-unhappy-with-the-economy.html

Published: October 22, 2026 18:13

With the midterms approaching, the economy is a top concern for voters. Our chief economic correspondent, Ben Casselman, describes which aspects of the economy have voters so frustrated.

Elizabeth Holmes Quote Drama

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/insider/elizabeth-holmes-backstory.html

Published: October 22, 2026 16:42

In today’s Backstory, the new Holmes film takes issue with our profile, Nikole Hannah-Jones unpacks her viral essay and a professor shares why he thinks we apply “conservative” and “liberal” labels inconsistently.

Nicole Brown Simpson’s Sister: ‘We Deserve Answers’ on Accomplice Question

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/us/oj-simpson-accomplice-investigation.html

Published: October 22, 2026 16:29

Tanya Brown said she believed someone helped O.J. Simpson get rid of the murder weapon. One of Mr. Simpson’s former lawyers called for a special prosecutor.

The Dream House With a Radioactive Backyard

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/nyregion/niagara-new-york-radioactive-waste.html

Published: October 22, 2026 16:13

A young family thought they had escaped the toxic legacy of Love Canal with a dream house near a creek in the suburbs. Then the men in the hazmat suits showed up.

Ebola Outbreak in Africa Reaches Widest Expansion Ever

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/health/ebola-nigeria-congo-kenya.html

Published: October 22, 2026 16:09

Health officials are urgently seeking answers about the origins of a case newly identified in Nigeria, the first in that West African nation.

Mortgage Rates Remain Above 7%, Pushing Home Prices Lower in Some Areas

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/business/mortgage-rates-housing-costs.html

Published: October 22, 2026 16:03

The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped slightly to 7.32 percent as prospective home buyers continue to struggle with affordability. But home prices are starting to drop in some areas.

What Is PHP? Why Are Government and Business Websites Going Offline?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/technology/what-is-php-vulnerability-risks.html

Published: October 22, 2026 15:55

A critical security flaw in the programming language underpinning much of the web has prompted a global rush to patch vulnerable systems.

How the A.I. Boom Is Driving Up Sales of Gray Paint

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/technology/ai-data-centers-paint.html

Published: October 22, 2026 14:51

Tech companies are painting data centers with gray coatings on top of gray concrete and steel to resist fire, rust and static electricity. That has made data centers a fast-growing market for paint makers.

A.I. and Its Dangers Are Embedded In the Midterm Elections

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/business/media/ai-disinfo-chatbots-elections.html

Published: October 22, 2026 14:34

The midterms are the first elections in which artificial intelligence is integrated into every major social media platform. Efforts to blunt its harms are uneven.

How a Legal Backlash Against Big Tech Is Forcing Big Changes

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/technology/tech-lawsuit-settlements-meta-google.html

Published: October 22, 2026 14:33

A series of lawsuits has created a new de facto regulatory regime as courts order companies like Meta and Google to change their business practices — and pay up.

The Brief, Messy Political Career of Paolo Zampolli, a Trump Ally

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/style/paolo-zampolli-trump-friend-brief-political-career.html

Published: October 22, 2026 14:15

He had an unlikely rise, from modeling agent to presidential special envoy. After his firing, he was unrepentant: “I need to make money.”

In Wake of Riots, French Authorities Ban Some Protests

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/france-protests-macron.html

Published: October 22, 2026 12:54

President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.”

Stocks Fall and Oil Rises as Investors Retreat from Mounting Risks

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/business/stocks-oil-prices.html

Published: October 22, 2026 12:11

Earnings reports from big technology companies spooked investors and the price of oil jumped to its highest level in months.

Global Rush to Fix PHP Security Flaw Leaves Some Websites Offline

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/world/php-vulnerability-websites-cybersecurity-ai.html

Published: October 22, 2026 11:48

Governments and businesses in Kenya, the Netherlands and elsewhere were scrambling to prevent hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in PHP, a widely used programming language.

Google Eyes Large ‘Virtual Power Plant’ for Data Centers

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/climate/google-voltus-virtual-power-plant.html

Published: October 22, 2026 11:30

The tech giant is funding one of the nation’s largest “virtual power plants,” which would pay homes and businesses to adjust their energy use when grids are strained.

Strike on Saudi Airport Kills 2 as U.S. Tells Some Diplomats to Leave

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/world/middleeast/saudi-houthis-yemen-dammam-airport.html

Published: October 22, 2026 11:10

For weeks, the Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking the kingdom’s aviation and energy sectors.