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Egypt Approves Sending Military Support to Defend Saudi Arabia From Houthis (Gift Article)

The Egyptians will commit forces for defensive purposes only, officials have said, as the kingdom exchanges increasingly deadly strikes with the Iranian-backed militia in Yemen.

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The Times (UK) politicsworld
Charles ‘will not shy away’ from issue of slavery in Caribbean

His first tour of the region as king starts in the Bahamas on Tuesday and is set to be dominated by the question of reparations for Britain’s role in the trade

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New York Times sports
Ranking all 30 NBA teams by position: The strongest and weakest teams at every spot (Gift Article)

Team position rankings return to project how teams may line up for the 2026-27 season and how their depth stacks up against the competition.

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NRC cultureworldentertainment
Tv-recensie | ‘Ik ben minder dom dan Henk Krol!’ – een avond quizzen met BN’ers

Tv-recensie: Dit weekend begonnen er meerdere nieuwe quizprogramma’s op de televisie. RTL4 won de kijkcijferstrijd, maar tegen welke prijs? Hitster wilde maar niet gezellig worden. En in Nederlands Do...

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New York Times politics
New York City Wants to Control Who Can Buy Troubled Housing. Here’s How. (Gift Article)

The City Council passed a bill, the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, that gives certain nonprofits a head start on buying distressed buildings.

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Natalie Nakase’s unlikely journey: a 5-foot-2 walk-on, coach in Japan, and now in the WNBA Finals (Gift Article)

Nakase's college coach learned this long ago: "Never count her out.”

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The Atlantic culturetechnology
A Totally Unnecessary Way to Stress Parents Out

The tyranny of school spirit days

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New York Times technologyscience
Anthropic’s IPO S-1 Spells Out a Future of Promise and Peril (Gift Article)

The A.I. company took great pains to describe the many benefits that can come from using its Claude chatbot and technology, but also offered up a heavy dose of gloom.

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Medium technology
The Troublemaker’s Guide to Afflicting the Comfortable

Punching up: why are right wingers and rich people so bad at it?

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New York Times culturepolitics
How Americans Voted in the 2020 Election by Race, Gender, Age and Education (Gift Article)

Explore the results of the election by race, gender, age and education.

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New York Times politics
Former South Carolina Governors Endorse Annie Andrews Over Darline Graham in Senate Race (Gift Article)

Former Republican Gov. David Beasley and Democratic Gov. Jim Hodges recorded a joint video throwing their support to the Democrat in the tight Senate race.

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Atlanta Dream will host Game 6 of WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena on Thursday afternoon (Gift Article)

The WNBA Finals was guaranteed to need a Game 6 after the Valkyries beat the Dream 67-62 on Saturday to tie the series at 2-2.

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Can You Stop an Outbreak of a Contagious Disease? (Gift Article)

An interactive explanation of outbreaks, vaccines and herd immunity.

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New York Times sports
The Rams have found their X-factor for survival. His name is Blake Corum (Gift Article)

"It felt good to be able to see the defense, feel the defense and get in that rhythm," Corum said of his performance. "It was beautiful."

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LaMelo Ball gives Timberwolves fans everything they have been waiting for (Gift Article)

"I feel like I’m always feeling myself," Ball said after Minnesota's 3-0 start. "As long as we winning, I’m feeling myself more."

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The Times (UK) culturesports
Racing ‘nerd’ with Barry Manilow lyrics on her helmet dreams of Formula 1

Alisha Palmowski, a ‘normal girl from Manchester’, won the F1 Academy title on Saturday. Now she wants to become the first female F1 driver for half a century

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Walter Koenig Has Died at 90. He Played Chekov on ‘Star Trek.’ (Gift Article)

As the baby-faced Russian navigator of the U.S.S. Enterprise, he was a mainstay of the original television series and seven films.

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Medium politicssciencebusiness
How promoting nuclear energy is the opposite of climate action

Why former climate deniers pivot to cheerleading for big nuke.

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New York Times politics
Democrats Call for Special Counsel to Scrutinize Trump Ties to Epstein (Gift Article)

The request comes as Democrats are working to paint Republicans as corrupt and highlight their plans to investigate Trump should they win the midterm elections.

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These Activists Distrust Voting Machines. Just Don’t Call Them Election Deniers. (Gift Article)

As election activists rally against new voting machines, they are drifting into territory now dominated by conspiracy theorists.

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Medium culture
Magnus Hirschfeld and the intersex mind

As a binary trans person who subscribes to the idea of bodily autonomy and womanhood being a sense of self, the psychology of gender both…

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Medium sports
You thought you’d bought a smart television, but they sold you an advertising machine.

For reasons I won’t go into, for a good part of the last 18 months I was forced to use television sets in places other than my home, and…

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New York Times politicssports
Tracking Competitive Races in the House and Senate (Gift Article)

Here are the places that are expected to decide the midterm elections, according to the most recent ratings by the Cook Political Report.

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Bloomberg scienceworldpolitics
Lula’s Win Rules Out U-Turn by Brazil on Climate, Deforestation

The unexpected result means the continuation of Brazil’s environmental policies rather than a sharp pivot under Flávio Bolsonaro.

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Kyle Whittingham, Michigan not making staff changes: ‘I don’t think it’s time to panic’ (Gift Article)

Michigan has one of the least productive offenses in the country, but Whittingham says he's still confident in OC Jason Beck.

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Bloomberg technology
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Duo Draws Early Complaints of the Screen Cracking

The iPhone Duo, one of Apple Inc.’s biggest new products in years, is drawing a growing number of complaints from customers who say the foldable display cracked after just hours or days of use.

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Brazilian Markets Convulse After Unexpected Election Result (Gift Article)

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory prompted a sharp reversal in financial markets that had expected his opponent to win.

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Bloomberg businesspoliticstransportation
Microsoft Offers Buyouts to About 7% of US Workers

Microsoft Corp. is offering voluntary retirement to thousands of its employees in the US.

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South Carolina U.S. Senate Election 2026: Latest Polls (Gift Article)

Track the latest polls in the South Carolina U.S. Senate election.

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New York Times politicstechnologylegal
California’s Potential Quartz Ban Pushes Contractors and Retailers to Alternatives (Gift Article)

Manufacturers and their customers are using materials made without the clouds of dust that have sickened workers in quartz-cutting shops.

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New York Times technology
Man Utd’s WSL draw with City shows progress, but the bigger gulf lies off the pitch (Gift Article)

Manchester United held their rivals to one point. The draw is proof of a work in progress… working

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There’s no perfect model for Ballon d’Or Feminin voting. Former voters describe what they look for (Gift Article)

Three former Ballon d'Or voters describe the challenges of voting for the best in women's football

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New York Times politics
Swing State Republican in a Razor-Thin Race Tries to Outrun Trump (Gift Article)

Joe Lombardo, the governor of Nevada, was favored to win a second term. Now he’s in one of the nation’s tightest contests.

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‘Romancing the Stone’ and Its Screenwriter’s Tragic Tale (Gift Article)

Diane Thomas was a waitress when she made headlines for the script sale of what would become a box office smash. But the Cinderella story had a sad ending.

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New York Times businesssports
INEOS puts Lausanne-Sport up for sale: Are Jim Ratcliffe’s sports investments working? (Gift Article)

The Manchester United minority owner's company bought the Swiss club in 2017 — but the INEOS empire is now in retreat.

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Medium business
Money Talks Build Stronger Relationships

Trust grows when financial conversations start early and stay honest

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New York Times politicslegal
Ken Paxton’s State-Funded Jet-Setting Draws Campaign Scrutiny (Gift Article)

Mr. Paxton, the Republican candidate for Senate in Texas, has taken about 350 trips outside of the state since he was sworn in as attorney general.

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New York Times technologylegalsports
Why Some People Are Using Apps to Make Friends (Gift Article)

Apps that match personalities — for a price — have surged in popularity amid a loneliness epidemic.

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New York Times politics
Opinion | If Democrats Win Power, What Can We Expect? A Political Scientist Thinks It Through. (Gift Article)

Conflict? Cooperation? On the potential of divided government.

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New York Times sports
Who’s Winning the Race for Congress? (Gift Article)

It’s Oct. 26 — eight days from the midterms. Here’s the state of play.

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New York Times worldpolitics
Flurry of Diplomacy in Iran Amid Reports of U.S. and Israeli Plans to Renew War (Gift Article)

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan made a rare joint visit to Tehran amid reports that the U.S. and Israel were drawing up plans to renew their attacks on Iran.

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New York Times politics
How Old Will I Be Before I Own a Home? (Gift Article)

Expect to stop renting by your late 30s (but don’t expect to live in Los Angeles or New York).

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New York Times legalpolitics
Trump Administration Unlawfully Fired Maurene Comey, Judge Rules (Gift Article)

Ms. Comey, the daughter of James B. Comey, was a trial lawyer for the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan, handling the prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs.

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New York Times worldopinion
Opinion | This Is Bigger Than Brazil (Gift Article)

Mr. Lula’s victory represents a win for the forces of democracy not only in Brazil, but around the world.

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The Atlantic cultureopiniontechnology
Now, Thanks to Sam Altman, You Never Have to Speak With Your Kids Again

AI can handle these kinds of pointless interactions.

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New York Times politics
In Maine, an ‘Oyster Thug’s’ Struggle to Get Over Graham Platner (Gift Article)

A Platner superfan’s reluctance to support the Democrat now running against Senator Susan Collins reflects the party’s challenges navigating left-wing passions.

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New York Times politics
In Fight for the Senate, Democrats Face a Once-in-a-Generation Test (Gift Article)

Democrats are targeting G.O.P. strongholds that could set them up for new majorities. But if they don’t win those races now, it could be a long time before they have another chance.

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New York Times sportsculture
Winnie-the-Pooh Is Staying in New York (Gift Article)

The teddy bear lives in the New York Public Library. Though a trip to Britain has been discussed, he doesn’t seem to be moving back home.

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New York Times businesstechnologylegal
Meta and SpaceX to Raise Billions More to Fund A.I. Ambitions (Gift Article)

The race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure is consuming increasingly enormous amounts of cash at the biggest tech companies.

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The Atlantic sportstechnology
The Classics Test That Wants to Replace the SAT

Did standardized testing get woke?

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