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New U.K. Government Raises Taxes by Over $50 Billion to Shore Up Finances

Rachel Reeves, the finance minister, announced substantial tax increases in her first budget as she sought to strengthen public finances and services.

A Unified Republican Congress Would Give Trump Broad Power for His Agenda

A G.O.P. House and Senate could advance Donald Trump-backed bills and nominees, but thin margins and the filibuster could cause Republicans political trouble.

At Rallies, Harris Stresses Unity as Trump Attacks Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Remark

Kamala Harris geared her message toward moderate Republicans and independents, while Donald Trump accused Democrats of demonizing him and his supporters.

Biden’s Gaffes Complicate Harris’s Final Stretch, Worrying Democratic Insiders

Donald Trump Tries to Sidestep Years of Islamophobia

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Nishad Singh, FTX Executive, Is Given No Prison Time After Cooperation

Mr. Singh, who was a top adviser to Sam Bankman-Fried, had pleaded guilty to fraud and campaign finance violations that contributed to FTX’s collapse.

How FTX’s Young Executives Shattered Their Parents

As their children are sentenced for fraud, the parents of FTX’s top leaders have described their disbelief at how the crypto exchange upended their lives.

A Dying Artist Left His Legacy to MoMA. Today He’s Almost Forgotten.

Scott Burton, one of America’s leading sculptors, entrusted his estate to the museum in 1989, when he was sick with AIDS. It turned out to be a bad idea.

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The Menopause Queen’s Gambit

Dr. Mary Claire Haver has amassed a following in the millions, all on the promise that women can thrive through menopause. Not everyone is celebrating her rise.

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Israel Demolished Hundreds of Buildings in Southern Lebanon, Images Show

At least 1,085 buildings have been destroyed or damaged in Israel’s targeting of Hezbollah, including many in controlled demolitions, a Times analysis shows.

Meta’s Profit Rises 35%, Even as Spending Spree Continues

The Silicon Valley company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it does not plan to slow down its investments anytime soon.

Microsoft’s Quarterly Revenue Is Up 16% to $65.6 Billion

The company’s profit increased 11 percent to $24.7 billion, beating Wall Street’s expectations and its own predictions.

8 Supreme Court Justices in Mexico to Resign Ahead of Contentious Election

All but three of the court’s justices announced they would quit rather than partake in the controversial elections mandated by a judicial overhaul.

Mexico Passes Bill Banning Legal Challenges to Constitutional Changes

Yankees Regain Lead After Dodgers’ Five-Run Inning

New York scored in the bottom of the sixth after Los Angeles, aided by errors, managed to tie the game.

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When Yankees Fans Take the Game Into Their Own Hands. Literally.

Two people were barred from Game 5 after trying to rip a foul ball out of a player’s glove. It was a striking example of “fan interference.”

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Don’t Let Liberal Purity Elect Trump

Katherine Miller and Damon Winter

As the Election Draws Near, Trump and Harris Go Beyond the Expected

Thomas B. Edsall

Let Me Ask a Question We Never Had to Ask Before

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Massachusetts Is Making Its High School Diplomas Meaningless

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Let’s Set the Record Straight on Biden, Harris and the Border

Celinda Lake and Amanda Iovino

A Democratic and a Republican Pollster Agree: This Is the Fault Line That Decides the Election

Kristen Soltis Anderson

The Polls Show a Dead Heat, but They Don’t All Tell the Same Story

Will Starbucks’ Play for Simplicity Fix Its Lackluster Sales?

David Wallace-Wells

The Election Looks Like an Intramural Squabble Between Billionaires

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The ‘Monumental’ Choice Facing Voters

Katherine Miller

When Dr. Phil Defended Harris While Endorsing Trump

Jonathan Alter

What if Democrats Win the White House and Congress on Tuesday?

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Jonathan Biss

Let’s Finally Drop the Myth of the Tortured Artist

These Progressive Ideas Flopped. They’re Still Dangerous.

Bret Stephens

A Conservative Case Against Trump

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Italy’s Prime Minister Knows Exactly What She’s Doing

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The Economy Looks Strong as Election Day Nears

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Taiwan Braces for Powerful Typhoon Kong-rey

The approaching storm was forecast to hit as the equivalent of a Category 3 hurricane along Taiwan’s eastern coast on Thursday.

North Korea, in the Spotlight Over Ukraine, Launches a Long-Range Missile

The launch, into waters west of Japan, came shortly after the United States and South Korea criticized the North for sending troops to join Russia’s war.

What to Know About Spain’s Devastating Floods

Dozens of people were killed after the downpour, which some residents said was the worst they had ever witnessed.

Russia Is Imposing a Colonialist Repression in Occupied Ukraine

Moscow is employing a variety of tactics, including torture and forced Russian citizenship, to try to obliterate Ukrainian identity.

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Hope Is Dangerous in Washington, but a Rookie Quarterback Has D.C. Believing

It only took one practice for Commanders players to realize Jayden Daniels was different.

Japan’s Own National Pastime: Watching Shohei Ohtani in the World Series

People in Japan say it’s hard to conceive of the popularity of the Dodgers superstar from an American perspective: “He has his own section of the news.”

What’s in an N.F.L. Diet? 80,000 Uncrustables Each Year.

Fever around the sealed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches is spreading around the league. The findings are nuts.

The 11 N.B.A. Players Poised for Breakout Seasons

University of South Florida Coach Dies at 43 From Complications During Surgery

A College Football Team With a $10 Million Roster Is on the Brink of Failure

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These Are the Weirdest Houses We’ve Ever Covered

Go inside 11 brilliantly wacky homes that make conventional ideas of good taste seem boring.

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White House cleans up Biden's 'garbage' comment as Trump seizes on it

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Menendez brothers latest: DA to petition governor for clemency

More 'targeted attacks' possible after ballot boxes set on fire in 2 states: Police

Teen with machete arrested for voter intimidation at polling place

Elon Musk says Trump's economic plans could cause 'temporary hardship'

Snow, record heat and possible tornadoes in crazy US weather forecast

Grand jury in Sean 'Diddy' Combs case to hear new evidence: Sources

Subway sued for allegedly shorting customers on meat, 'false and misleading ads'

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First lady wears panda costume as Bidens host Halloween at the White House

Florida’s 'serial killer' python population is swallowing deer, gators

Woman dies after backing into plane propeller while taking photos

Penguin who could barely walk gets life-saving surgery

‘Miracle’ Hail Mary gives Commanders last-minute 18-15 win over Bears

Walt Disney World animals celebrate Halloween with pumpkins

Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest

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NICU babies get all dressed up in Taylor Swift-inspired outfits for Halloween

Strong explosions reported around Tehran, Iran state TV confirms

Harris: Trump 'capable of anything' on interfering with election results

What happens to Trump's criminal cases if he wins the election -- or loses?

Walz downplays Biden's 'garbage' remarks about Trump supporters

Trump campaign distances itself from House speaker's plan for 'massive reform' to ACA

Expert previews potential election day 'mirages' we might see as votes are counted, mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it, trump holds rally in pennsylvania city with latino-majority population, harris' closing argument: 'turn the page and start writing the next chapter'.

RFK Jr. says Trump has 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'

Supreme court allows virginia to resume its purge of voter registrations, 'i've never seen anything like this': new york suburb overwhelmed by tight house race, in key new york suburb, house candidates are racing to the center: analysis, at town halls, elon musk works to harness his celebrity to boost trump.

Bloody assault on United Airlines flight is under investigation: FAA

Suspect identified in homicide that was initially reported as a possible bear attack, jury seated after contentious selection process in daniel penny chokehold trial, red flag warnings in chicago and oklahoma as crews up control of colorado blaze, gunmen working for a cartel shoot and kill an american man in mexico, san francisco 49ers player announces death of 1-year-old daughter, homicide suspect id'd in ambush of california police sergeant.

Judge rules Sean 'Diddy' Combs accuser can't sue anonymously

La man arrested in connection with 2 fatal shootings hours apart, woman dies after abortion care for miscarriage delayed over 40 hours: report, 84-year-old retired ny firefighter watches yankees win at his 1st world series game, 2 students are among 3 people killed in a house fire in arkansas, man fatally stabbed at coney island subway station, shanquella robinson's family files lawsuit 2 years after death in mexico.

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Starbucks drops fees for nondairy milk in any beverages

What to know about new policy on automatic refunds for canceled flights, pepsico is closing 4 bottling plants and cutting nearly 400 jobs, starbucks holiday menu will return to coffee shops nov. 7, us economy grew at robust pace in 3rd quarter, volkswagen says cost cuts are urgently needed as its earnings decline sharply, ship owner in baltimore bridge collapse seeks to blame others as liability case takes shape, international.

US struggles to get answers on 'horrifying' Israeli strike in northern Gaza

29 injured, 1 child killed in russian strike on residential building in ukraine, israel-gaza-lebanon live updates: 110 dead, including 25 children, in strike on gaza, dozens dead in flash floods in valencia, spain, officials say, why there still isn't any snow on japan's mount fuji, polio vaccination campaign paused in gaza, unicef warns of 'humanitarian collapse', buffer law banning anti-abortion protests outside clinics to go in effect in england, the swing states.

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Chelsea Freeman on husband Freddie Freeman's World Series run, son's health journey

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Shaun White and Nina Dobrev announce engagement

'Daisy Jones & The Six' and 'Malibu Rising' author to release new book next year

Singer says she was diagnosed with breast cancer after skipping mammogram for 8 years

Lady Gaga drops new music video for 'Disease,' song about facing her 'inner darkness'

New Dunkin' menu includes holiday cookie latte, almond croissants and more

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In Memoriam: Notable people who died in 2024

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Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back

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Climate and environment updates: Extreme flooding in Spain kills more than 90 people

Is musk's starlink polluting space researchers call for the fcc to pause launches, how to have a more sustainable halloween.

This ancient tadpole fossil is the oldest ever discovered

'halloween comet' breaks apart after flying close to the sun, top us official warns of 'large uptick' in foreign spies targeting tech companies.