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‘Not Very Much Survives a Category 5,’ and the Use of Tear Gas in Chicago

Plus, the website reshaping live music.

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When Caregiving Makes Women Ill

Eastern Europeans have migrated in droves to take care of Italy’s aged and infirm. Then they started getting sick, with an ailment dubbed ‘Italy syndrome.’

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A Nazi Tattoo Exposes Democrats’ Greatest Weakness

Do Democrats know what the working class actually looks like?

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A River Restoration in Oregon Gets Fast Results: The Salmon Swam Right Back

The fish had been missing from the headwaters of the Klamath River for more than a century. Just a year after the removal of a final dam, they’ve returned.

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What to Watch at the Federal Reserve’s October Meeting

The U.S. central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the second meeting in a row even though the government shutdown is obscuring officials’ view of the economy.

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When This Reporter Comes Calling, the White House Insults Go Flying

The administration often criticizes journalists, but the treatment of Shirish Dáte, a reporter for HuffPost, stands out.

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Dissecting Three Stephen King Adaptations

Gilbert Cruz, editor of The New York Times Book Review, breaks down three Stephen King movie adaptations and how they differ from their source material.

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In Utah, Trump’s Vision for Homelessness Begins to Take Shape

State officials promise large-scale involuntary addiction and mental health treatment at Salt Lake City’s edge. Critics see “a prison, or a warehouse.”

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‘Practical Magic,’ Eternally Enchanting and Confounding

The bewitching duo of Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock turned this 1998 supernatural dramedy with a baffling story line into a Halloween classic.

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Whole Foods, MAHA and the Battle Over Healthy Eating in America

As diet and wellness become increasingly politicized, one of the most recognizable grocery brands navigates the debate.

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New Crack at an Ancient Puzzle Reignites Debate for Archaeologists

It is clear that the sprawling city of Teotihuacan near Mexico City was a major metropolis of the ancient world, but what do all those glyphs mean?

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U.S. Manufacturing’s Mixed Picture in 4 Charts

President Trump vowed to bring factories back. Is he succeeding?

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In Third Run for Governor, Jack Ciattarelli Mixes MAGA Into His Agenda

Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican nominee for governor of New Jersey, is betting that Trump supporters will turn out and support him, even without Mr. Trump atop the ticket.

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A Fan of ‘Ruthless Competence,’ She Wants to Be Governor of New Jersey

Representative Mikie Sherrill’s campaign represents a Rorschach test for the Democratic Party as she runs in Tuesday’s election against a Trump-endorsed Republican, Jack Ciattarelli.

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How Andrew Cuomo’s Dreams of Becoming a Radio Star Fell Apart

After he resigned as governor, Mr. Cuomo looked to restore his name while taking on a new lucrative career as a podcast host. Things did not go according to plan.

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Stephen Colbert Spots Something in Trump’s ‘Perfect’ M.R.I. Scan

“Wait a second, what’s that in his stomach? It’s the Epstein files!” the “Late Show” host said.

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Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting, China Doubles Down on Tech Ambitions

China’s leader signaled in its next five-year plan that he is committed to competing in manufacturing and technology despite tensions with Washington.

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The Canadians Are Right About Reagan and Free Trade

Reagan would not have approved of Trump’s tariffs.

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Trump Suggests He Knows He Can’t Run Again: ‘It’s Too Bad’

Despite the Constitution’s two-term limit, Trump had mused for months about a third term.

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How the Opium War Still Shapes Xi Jinping’s Trade Clash With Trump

China’s leader draws on lessons from Lin Zexu, a Qing official whose defiance of Britain led to China’s humiliating defeat but made him a national hero.

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As the Dutch Vote, One Issue Carries the Day: Affordable Housing

The small European nation of 18 million people is in the middle of its worst housing crunch in decades. But there is no quick political solution.

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Annabel Goldsmith, a Queen of British High Society, Dies at 91

Annabel’s, the club that Ms. Goldsmith’s first husband named after her, opened in the 1960s and is still one of London’s most exclusive nightspots.

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Federal Judge Disqualifies Trump-Backed Prosecutor in Los Angeles

The court ruled that Bill Essayli had been acting “unlawfully” as U.S. attorney in Los Angeles but that he could stay on as the office’s top deputy for now.

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Senate Votes to End Trump’s Brazil Tariffs, With Some G.O.P. Backing

A handful of Republicans crossed party lines to side with Democrats in the first of several votes this week aimed at challenging the president’s trade war.

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North Korea Conducts Missile Test Ahead of Trump Visit to South

The country has yet to respond to President Trump’s overtures to meet again with Kim Jong-un, its leader.

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South Korea’s Gyeongju Scrambles to Host Trump, Xi and More Leaders at APEC

The authorities have been scrambling to accommodate this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Gyeongju, which is known for tombs, temples and pagodas.

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Federal Union’s Demand to End Shutdown Fails to Sway Democrats

Senate Republicans cited a call by the American Federation of Government Employees to pass a funding extension in an attempt to pressure Democrats to relent. The effort fell flat.

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Cuba Is No Stranger to Hurricanes

In the last 25 years, a total of 10 major hurricanes have lashed the island. “Cuba is right in the center of things,” a weather historian said.

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Federal Union’s Demand to End Shutdown Fails to Sway Democrats

Senate Republicans cited a call by the American Federation of Government Employees to pass a funding extension in an attempt to pressure Democrats to relent. The effort fell flat.

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After Charlie Kirk’s Death, Brilyn Hollyhand Steps Into the Ring

In a crowded field of would-be successors, Brilyn Hollyhand hopes to capture the minds of young conservatives across America.

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