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Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, Officials Say

The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.

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British Museum Opens Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition

On Thursday, the British Museum opened its blockbuster Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, its most eagerly anticipated show in decades.

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Trump Dangles $5,000 Payments if Republicans Win, and Deportees Are Stranded in Haiti

Plus, the secretive operation to move a 900-year-old masterpiece.

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With Messaging That Mirrors Putin’s, Germany’s Far-Right Party Gains Ground

Embracing positions extolled by the Kremlin, the Alternative for Germany party may govern for the first time in a German state.

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The ‘Forever War’ in Afghanistan: 25 Years in Pictures

TK great summary will go here

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Why Yemen Is Back on the Brink of War

The Houthi militia, the Yemeni government, Iran and Saudi Arabia all have reasons to escalate the conflict.

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It’s My Party and I’ll Lie if I Want To

The problem for Democrats is that Trump has frequently done things that sane, rational people think are narcissistic, irrational, malevolent and … it works.

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Carney, at a Cabinet Retreat, Considers Further Trade Strikes Against the U.S.

Canada’s retaliation this week against President Trump’s tariffs was met with more American tariffs and a closed U.S. border on some Canadian products.

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D.O.J. Escalates Threats to States in Battle for Election Records

The department sent letters to at least 30 states demanding they retain election records, an outgrowth of President Trump’s baseless claims of widespread election fraud.

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Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?

The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.

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Crypto, Gold and Foreign Money: Is This What the Presidency Is Now?

And how Trump gets away with it.

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Down in the Polls, Republicans Embrace a Familiar Tool: Fear

At an unusual midterm gathering, President Trump and his allies painted Democrats as dangerously un-American.

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Memorial on Anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s Killing Splits a Utah Campus

The university where the conservative activist was shot last year has canceled classes for a memorial. While many students planned to attend, some said they just wanted to move on from the tragedy.

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Voters Are Asking A.I. About Elections. The Answers Can Vary by User.

Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a go-to stop for voters looking for information about political races. Researchers are studying the effects.

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Dear A.I. Companies: This Is Why America Hates You (and What You Can Do About It)

We won’t get fooled again.

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Civil Libertarians Knew This Would Happen. We Should Have Listened.

The civil libertarians’ warnings have come true.

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Did 9/11 Really Change Everything?

Were the terrorist attacks that day the end of an idyllic era? The beginning of our current dystopia? Or just a middle chapter?

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25 Years After 9/11, Al Qaeda Still Has a Home in Afghanistan

The Taliban claim that Afghanistan is no longer a sanctuary for terrorist groups, but Al Qaeda and others are still present, reviving old fears.

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Where to See the World’s Bayeux Tapestry Replicas

There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.

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Gander Welcomed Americans in 2001. Now, U.S.-Canada Tensions Hit Home

The Newfoundland town welcomed thousands of frightened airline passengers on Sept. 11, but 25 years later, mixed emotions run through anniversary plans amid an escalating trade war.

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Jimmy Kimmel to Interview James Talarico ‘Under Unusual Circumstances’

A conversation with the Democratic Senate hopeful from Texas will move off air because of what the late night host called F.C.C. “threats” against his show and network.

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Trump Floats $5,000 ‘Trump Dividend’ Checks if Republicans Win the Midterms

In his convention speech, the president floated a $5,000 “Trump Dividend” for every adult American if Republicans keep control of Congress. The idea, like many others, may not come to pass.

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‘Pretend That I Am Running’: 7 Takeaways From the G.O.P. Midterm Convention

At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.

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Republican Senate Candidates Avoid Tariffs and Iran War at Trump’s Convention

Four battleground Senate nominees who spoke sidestepped a pair of issues that have posed political challenges, focusing instead on Mr. Trump’s tax law and other topics.

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Trump’s Promise of $5,000 Dividend Checks Follows Past Cash Pledges That Never Materialized

President Trump is again talking up the possibility that the federal government will send Americans thousands of dollars in cash.

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Fighting Wildfire Haze With an Airplane and Lots of Salt and Water

The authorities in Malaysian Borneo have been trying to seed clouds to counteract the effects of smoke wafting in from neighboring Indonesia.

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August Ties for Hottest Month on Record

Sweltering summer temperatures put last month on par with July 2023 for global warmth, scientists said. More records could be broken in the months ahead.

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How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project

The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.

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AOC Hits the Campaign Trail for Senate Candidate Angie Nixon in Florida

The progressive representative from New York spoke at a small event to help lift the underdog Senate candidate Angie Nixon.

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Fetterman’s Surprise GOP Convention Video Angers Democrats

Democrats in Pennsylvania reacted with a mix of annoyance and eye-rolling to Senator John Fetterman’s video appearance at Republicans’ midterm convention.

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