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How Trump Upended the Gender Dynamics of American Politics

A set of easy answers that’s a formula for more alienation and anger

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Reinventing the ‘Theater Kid’ Label With Help From Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga

For stars like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga, showmanship is a virtue. That’s a big change from the days when Anne Hathaway was vilified for her effortful work.

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A ‘Super Bowl of Pickleball’ at PPA World Championships in Texas

A world championship in Texas is flush with cash and star players as the Professional Pickleball Association tries to turn amateur interest into long-term fandom.

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A ‘Wicked’ Tearful Talk With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

The stars of the new movie reflect on their long ride together, getting through Covid and the actors’ strike, and avoiding “playing to the green.”

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By Firing Gallant, Netanyahu Removes One Threat but Risks Another

Yoav Gallant, the departing defense minister, had opposed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on key policies. His dismissal removes an opponent but has stirred public discontent.

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Arizona Voters Approve Abortion Rights Amendment

Like those in other states, the Arizona measure essentially establishes abortion protections in the State Constitution as a “fundamental right.”

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Anticipating a Close Race, the Nation Watched Momentum Shift Toward Trump

A winner was not declared before midnight on Tuesday, but even Donald Trump’s allies seemed shocked by the signs of his strength — and the improbable political comeback it appeared to foretell.

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Nebraska Voters Pass Measure Limiting Abortions

A competing ballot amendment, which would have established a right to abortion until fetal viability, failed to win more votes.

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Stock Markets Up as Key States Lean Trump

Bitcoin hit a record, the dollar rose and U.S. futures were up as early results favored former President Trump.

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Missouri Voters Pass Measure to Protect Abortion Rights and End Ban

A ballot amendment enshrining reproductive rights in the State Constitution would void one of the strictest abortion bans in the country.

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Japan’s Mount Fuji Gets Snow After Breaking Snowless Record

Mount Fuji, the country’s tallest summit, is revered for its snowy peak. A snowfall reported on Wednesday ended its longest snowless period in 130 years.

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Bitcoin Hits a Record as Crypto Investors Root for a Trump Win

Bitcoin’s price went above $75,000, breaking the record that the digital currency set in March.

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Florida’s Abortion Rights Ballot Measure Fails, Keeping Six-Week Ban in Place

The defeat is a political victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, who had become the face of a well-funded opposition campaign.

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Andy Kim Wins in New Jersey to Become the First Korean American Senator

Mr. Kim, a Democrat, will take the seat previously held by Robert Menendez, who resigned after being convicted of taking bribes.

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Republicans Make Early Gain in Push for Control of the Senate

As expected, Gov. Jim Justice won the seat left open by the retirement of Senator Joe Manchin III, putting the G.O.P. one seat away from a majority. But critical seats remained up for grabs.

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Flooding in Missouri Kills at Least 4, Including 2 Poll Workers

The governor activated emergency operations procedures after the deaths on Tuesday after days of heavy rainfall, flash flooding and tornadoes.

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Contractor Who Defrauded Navy of Millions and Fled Gets 15 Years in Prison

Leonard Glenn Francis, known as Fat Leonard, bribed Navy officials with cash and luxury goods in exchange for over $30 million in contracts for his business, officials said.

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Tyka Nelson, Sister of Prince Who Carved Her Own Path, Dies at 64

Out from under an imposing shadow, she recorded four albums as a singer and had two R&B hits before turning her focus to her brother’s legacy.

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Mexico’s Top Court Dismisses Proposal to Invalidate Judicial Overhaul

The move spares the country’s new president from having to choose between recognizing a court decision to strike down the overhaul or aligning with her party’s leaders and ignoring it.

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Who Is Yoav Gallant?

The Israeli defense minister was fired by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel after the two clashed over the course of Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip.

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North Korea Enters Ukraine Fight for First Time, Officials Say

Western and Ukrainian officials have called the appearance of North Korean forces on the battlefield a major escalation.

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Dear President-Elect ­­­­­…

Some tips for whoever ends up winning.

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In Michigan, a Field Army Urges Harris Backers to Vote

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A Timeline of Clashes Between Netanyahu and Gallant, Israel’s Former Defense Minister

Yoav Gallant, the ousted cabinet minister, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, had sharp public disagreements over Israel’s war against Hamas and what will follow it.

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A Polarized Nation Votes

Turnout looked strong. Voting ends in key swing states by 10 p.m. Eastern. Here’s the latest on Election Day.

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Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister?

The prime minister has replaced an experienced former general with Mr. Katz, who had been foreign minister and who has staunchly supported Israel’s right-wing government.

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Los Angeles Faces a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ for Wildfire Weather

Forecasters in California are using some of their strongest language to warn that windy conditions may help fires spread this week.

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An Idaho Health Department Is Barred from Offering Covid Shots

Experts worry the unusual move, driven by vaccine misinformation, could fuel further efforts to interfere with immunizations.

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Despite Rampant Anxiety, Voting Begins Relatively Smoothly

Early reports of problems at the polls on Tuesday were sparse and represented a mix of routine glitches and newer-style, foreign disinformation.

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‘Butchered’ Dolphin Found on Jersey Shore Is Subject of Federal Inquiry

The animal’s flesh “had been completely removed with clean cuts from a sharp instrument,” a marine mammal rescue group said.

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