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Mamdani’s Candidacy Roils Jewish Communities Across the Country

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, has said he cannot support Israel as long as it is an officially Jewish state. More than 1,100 American rabbis are warning that the safety of Jews is at risk.

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How Japan’s New Prime Minister Bonded With Trump

Trump will meet Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, on Tuesday (10/28). A look at how she will approach President Trump in order to rekindle the close relationship he had with her mentor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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How to Track Runners in the NYC Marathon

Spectators can use an app to track runners in real time on race day.

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To Avert Crisis, Talladega College Sells Its Art Treasures

An H.B.C.U.’s remarkable Hale Woodruff murals commemorating Black history have been bought by an art museum and two foundations. But the college says it is not completely letting go.

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As China and U.S. Split Over Energy, Korea Is Stuck in the Middle

It needs the United States for defense and has spent billions building factories in America. But a Trump trade deal this week with China could erase a Korean edge in the U.S. market.

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Southern California Edison Offers Compensation to Los Angeles Fire Victims

The utility whose equipment has been linked to the devastating Eaton fire in January is offering to pay fire survivors. But if they accept, they would be giving up their right to sue.

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The Best Ice Cream, Coffee and More ‘Little Treats’ in NYC

Cake slices, sundaes, morning buns, noodles and shakes — all $20 or under — for your immediate consumption.

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Cuomo Earned Almost $5 Million From Consulting in 2024, Returns Show

Most of Andrew Cuomo’s income came from Innovation Strategies, a company created for his consulting work before he ran for mayor of New York City. He has not disclosed his clients.

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Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales

A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging humans become more resilient?

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Putin Announces Test of Tsunami-Making Nuclear Weapon

The test comes days after President Vladimir V. Putin announced the previous trial of another Russian nuclear weapon.

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Cuomo Blasts Mamdani for His Rent-Stabilized Unit. But He Had One, Too.

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo lived in what he once described as “a dump, just one long hallway.”

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Have Halloween Decorations Become Too Scary?

The skeletons are taller, the witches seem to be more lifelike and the blood and gore is more plentiful.

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U.S. Middle East Envoy Presses Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah

The visit by the envoy, Morgan Ortagus, coincided with a spike in Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in recent weeks that has stoked fears of a renewed conflict.

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Feted as a Peacemaker in South Korea, Trump Vows to End Hostilities With North Korea

President Trump lamented not being able to speak with Mr. Kim, the North Korean leader, but vowed to end the decades of hostilities between the two Koreas.

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Helen DeWitt’s New Novel Almost Drove Her To Despair

Helen DeWitt’s bewildering co-written novel, “Your Name Here,” took almost 20 years to publish, a process that nearly drove her to despair.

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U.S. Says It Will Cut Troops in Eastern Europe

About 700 troops are expected to be withdrawn as Trump administration officials shift resources to the Indo-Pacific region.

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South Korea Says the United States Agreed to 15% Tariffs

Seoul will invest $200 billion, or as much as $20 billion a year, and set aside another $150 billion to invest in its American shipbuilding operations, a South Korean official said.

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Toyota Says $10 Billion U.S. Investment Touted by Trump Isn’t New

Japanese officials have called into question some elements of the flurry of big new investments announced by President Trump during his Japan visit.

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In Mississippi, Democrats Hope New Maps Lead to Statehouse Wins

A federal court says Republican legislators diluted Black voter strength. New maps may help Democrats break the G.O.P. supermajority in Jackson on Nov. 4.

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Mamdani Still Hasn’t Said Whether He Supports Ballot Housing Proposals

Zohran Mamdani, the front-runner in the New York City mayor’s race, has dodged questions about his position on ballot measures that seek to address the housing crisis, a key issue.

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Obamacare Prices Become Public, Highlighting Big Increases

The government website now shows consumers how much their health insurance costs will increase next year, as Congress remains at an impasse over the plans’ subsidies.

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 100, Local Health Officials Say

After what appeared to be the deadliest day since a truce deal was agreed on this month, Israel said the cease-fire had resumed.

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Character.AI to Ban Children Under 18 From Using Its Chatbots

The start-up, which creates A.I. companions, faces lawsuits from families who have accused Character.AI’s chatbots of leading teenagers to kill themselves.

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Boeing Reports Bigger Quarterly Loss but Sales Improved

The aerospace company was hurt by the delay of a new plane but made progress on increasing production of the 737 Max, its most popular aircraft.

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Street Battles Rage in Ukrainian City After Russian Troops Enter Stronghold

Moscow’s forces infiltrated Pokrovsk after months of attacks on the city, a strategic part of Ukraine’s eastern defenses.

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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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Money to Help Nations Cope With Climate Disasters Is Declining, U.N. Says

In 2021, rich countries vowed to spend more to help poor countries adapt to warming. That goal is unlikely to be met, a new report finds.

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Hurricane Melissa Has Arrived in Cuba

The storm hit Jamaica as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever.

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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill at Least 100, Local Health Officials Say

Israel said the cease-fire had resumed after what appeared to be the deadliest day since the truce deal was agreed this month.

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Paramount to Lay Off 2,000 Employees

The job cuts are the result of a merger with Skydance, the Hollywood studio founded by David Ellison.

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