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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.

Higher, Faster, Gnarlier: Have Roller Coasters Become Too Extreme?

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/us/roller-coaster-safety.html

Published: October 22, 2026 11:07

A coaster dares riders to be daring, with steep drops, high speeds and improbably tight curves. But safety has become a concern again after a man was thrown from his seat and died in Georgia.

METRO with Sarah Koenig: Episode 2

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/podcasts/karat-and-schtick.html

Published: October 22, 2026 11:05

In New York’s diamond district, there’s a war on: real vs. fake. It’s hard to know which side is which.

METRO with Sarah Koenig: Episode 1

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/podcasts/nice-to-meet-you.html

Published: October 22, 2026 11:03

Sarah Koenig goes on a whirlwind tour of New York City to find out what New Yorkers are worrying about.

A Shifting Standard

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/briefing/title-ix.html

Published: October 22, 2026 11:01

We look at how Title IX keeps changing.

Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/world/europe/putin-trump-ukraine-war.html

Published: October 22, 2026 10:10

Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts now appear to be working.

New U.S.-Israeli Plans to Attack Iran, and Trump’s Whistle-Blower Rewards Program

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/podcasts/the-headlines/us-israel-iran-trump-whistleblower.html

Published: October 22, 2026 10:02

Plus, America’s newest national park.

Inside the White House’s Push for More A.I.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/opinion/interesting-times-tyler-cowen-michael-kratsios.html

Published: October 22, 2026 09:03

The Trump administration’s plan to supercharge scientific discovery.

Palestinian Voters Could Determine Israel’s Future

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/opinion/palestinians-citizens-israel-election-voting.html

Published: October 22, 2026 05:00

Palestinian citizens may have the electoral weight to influence Israeli politics, even as they feel they have so little control over their lives.

‘Open War’ Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Adds a Volatile Element

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/world/asia/afghanistan-pakistan-proxy-war.html

Published: October 22, 2026 04:01

The two sides turn to proxy groups after eight months of a conflict that has taken a heavy toll on civilians.

Looted Goods From French Stores Appear on Resale Sites After Riots

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/22/business/france-riots-looting-resale.html

Published: October 22, 2026 04:00

Officials in France are pressing online platforms like eBay and Vinted to remove items that were stolen during public disturbances over the weekend.

Farmers, Health Care and Highways: 5 Takeaways from the Kansas Senate Debate

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/us/kansas-senate-debate-marshall-hamilton-takeaways.html

Published: October 22, 2026 02:54

The Republican incumbent, Roger Marshall, is facing a surprisingly tough challenge from the Democratic nominee, Adam Hamilton.

MAGA Bingo and Questions of Loyalty: 5 Michigan Senate Debate Takeaways

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/us/politics/michigan-senate-debate-takeaways-el-sayed-rogers.html

Published: October 22, 2026 02:43

Abdul El-Sayed accused Mike Rogers of being overly devoted to President Trump. Mr. Rogers accused Dr. El-Sayed of not enough loyalty to the country. It was still more cordial than their last debate.

Judge Restricts D.H.S. Field Operations Aimed at Unearthing Voter Fraud

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/us/politics/judge-dhs-voter-fraud-elections.html

Published: October 22, 2026 02:35

The ruling largely blocked homeland security agents from carrying out field interviews in nine states, including California, as part of a sprawling effort to find noncitizens registered to vote.

How Mark Zuckerberg Pushed Meta to Shield Him From California’s Proposed Wealth Tax

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/technology/mark-zuckerberg-meta-california-wealth-tax.html

Published: October 22, 2026 01:21

The billionaire told Meta’s board that he planned to list his Silicon Valley home for sale. The company remade its stock structure to help him pay the tax if voters pass it.

Why a Pillar of Christian Journalism is in Turmoil

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/us/christianity-today-magazine-layoffs.html

Published: October 21, 2026 23:45

Former employees of Christianity Today say new leadership has been pushing back on independent journalism. About half of its staff members have left or been laid off over 14 months.

U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/us/politics/us-israel-renewed-iran-strikes.html

Published: October 21, 2026 22:41

Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.

Pope Needs No Further Treatment for Lung Cancer, Doctors Say

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/world/europe/pope-leo-cancer.html

Published: October 21, 2026 22:18

Test results after the operation showed that the cancer was localized.

Trump Envoy Calls Putin a ‘Humanitarian’

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/briefing/trump-russia-prisoner-release.html

Published: October 21, 2026 21:58

Also, Democrats lead in polls, but still face image problems. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Border Wall Construction

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/us/politics/trump-supreme-court-border-wall.html

Published: October 21, 2026 21:21

A lower court judge had halted the administration’s plan to erect hundreds of miles of barriers in the Big Bend region of Texas.

Tesla Profit Slumps as Elon Musk’s Car Company Considers Merging With SpaceX

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/business/tesla-earnings-ai-robots.html

Published: October 21, 2026 21:10

The carmaker, which is controlled by Elon Musk and is considering merging with another of his companies, SpaceX, spent heavily on artificial intelligence and other new technologies.

Meta Raises Its A.I. Spending, Even as Cash Pressures Grow

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/technology/meta-earnings.html

Published: October 21, 2026 20:28

The spending is having an effect on the Silicon Valley giant’s cash flow, as Meta continues investing to lead in the technology.

Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion for Deceiving Users on Privacy

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/21/technology/meta-penalty-new-mexico.html

Published: October 21, 2026 19:26

The penalty, one of the largest levied against the tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.