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Breaking News: The U.S. and Israel have plans for new strikes on Iran after the midterms, according to officials briefed on the discussions. nyti.ms/48dUCBL

U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections

Renewed hostilities might not be any more successful than the war’s first phase, and President Trump has repeatedly canceled plans for a return to major combat.

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Times Investigation: More than 3,000 people lived in these public housing towers in Venezuela. When quakes hit, they crashed to the ground in seconds. We wanted to know why. nytimes.com/interactive/2026…

How Venezuela’s Public Housing Towers Were Built to Fail (Gift Article)

Venezuela’s government wanted housing built for its supporters — and fast. The design and construction flaws that followed proved deadly when earthquakes hit, a Times investigation found.

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From @TheAthletic: If the NFL truly acted in the best interest of Jalen Hurts, one of its most decorated and well-known players, an investigation should substantiate that, our columnist writes. The league and the Eagles should have nothing to hide. nyti.ms/4BiyGCX

The NFL owes Jalen Hurts, and all of us, more than haughty dismissiveness

If the NFL truly acted in the best interest of Hurts, it should welcome questions, not shut them down.

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Breaking News: Tesla’s profits slumped as the company poured resources into self-driving cars, humanoid robots and other new technologies. The report comes a day after Elon Musk said he is considering merging Tesla with another of his companies, SpaceX. nyti.ms/47tF90j

Tesla Earnings Show Profit Declines Amid Talks to Merge With SpaceX

The carmaker, which is controlled by Elon Musk and is considering merging with another of his companies, SpaceX, spent heavily on artificial intelligence and other new technologies.

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From @TheAthleticFC: It is the award soccer players are desperate to win. When and how did the Ballon d’Or go from being something desirable to something to be lusted after and pursued single-mindedly? This is the history and evolution of the award. nyti.ms/47D7W2u

The history and evolution of the Ballon d’Or, told with someone who knows this year’s winner

In 1967, the trophy was awarded in a Budapest kitchen. In 2024, Real Madrid boycotted the ceremony. For many, it's become an "obsession"

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From @TheAthleticFC: Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag opens up like never before on many key aspects of his time in charge of the club and his career since. nyti.ms/4yE02B5

Erik ten Hag interview: Man United’s use of data, impact of legends’ criticism, and ‘special’ Mainoo

In part two of our interview, the ex-United manager reveals more about his time at the club and discusses his three-game reign in Germany

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From @TheAthletic: The NFL’s chief medical officer defended the Eagles’ medical team and its care of quarterback Jalen Hurts, who played with a “superficial blood clot” in the Eagles’ Week 5 game in London. The players' union is demanding an investigation. nyti.ms/4se5ZTv

NFL’s chief medical officer defends handling of Jalen Hurts; NFLPA calls for investigation

Sills says doctors acted with “an abundance of caution” in treating Jalen Hurts, who is expected to miss the rest of the season.

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From @TheAthletic: Scottie Scheffler is the most successful golfer, but he may leave more money on the table than any modern superstar. And it's intentional. This is why the World No. 1 turns down millions in off-course earnings. nyti.ms/48bMsK8

Scottie Scheffler is leaving millions on the table. He has his reasons

Scheffler may leave more money on the table than any modern superstar. There's a reason why.

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Breaking News: Meta must pay $25 billion, one of the largest penalties levied against the tech giant, for deceiving users about data privacy. nyti.ms/4yvv5yZ

Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion for Deceiving Users on Privacy

The penalty, one of the largest levied against the tech giant, stemmed from a lawsuit by New Mexico claiming the social media company had misled users about their data privacy.

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Breaking News: Most of Arizona faces some risk of severe weather through Thursday as storms threaten tornadoes, hail and damaging winds. It’s the state’s first tornado watch in 15 years. nyti.ms/4zLub2m

Arizona Faces Its First Tornado Watch in 15 Years as Rare Storms Blow Through

“Very unusual” weather is expected to last through Thursday, a meteorologist said.

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Breaking News: The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from denying transgender prisoners certain medical treatments. nyti.ms/4BiC4xL

Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Denying Gender-Affirming Care to Trans Prisoners

The justices, for now, agreed to continue preventing the Bureau of Prisons from implementing a policy that would prohibit gender-transition medical treatments.

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Former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jordan Elliott was released after having a firearm on team property, league sources tell @jjones9. The gun was in Elliott’s car, which he went to after being kicked out of practice following an altercation with a teammate on Oct. 15, the sources said. nyti.ms/47QZ21D

Titans released Jordan Elliott for possessing firearm on team property: Sources (Gift Article)

The incident stemmed from a practice altercation with a teammate at an Oct. 15 practice.

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Breaking News: Officials ordered nearly 1,000 residents near a chemical trucking company in Toledo, Ohio, to evacuate after an explosion caused a leak of hazardous material. It was unclear what caused the explosion. nyti.ms/4ywAcPm

Toledo Residents Ordered to Evacuate After Chemical Explosion

Nearly 1,000 people were told to leave the area and others were urged to shelter in place, as a hazardous chemical was still leaking on Wednesday, officials said.

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Coco Gauff’s cameo in Gunna’s latest music video for the song "Pop It" has amassed almost four million views since it debuted on YouTube on Oct. 9. The 22-year-old’s appearance marks her highest-profile foray into the entertainment business and emphasizes her celebrity across music and fashion as much as tennis.

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From @TheAthletic: The hidden world inside NFL headsets is as complex and strategic as it is chaotic. We take you inside the headset, from how the system works to what actually happens during every game. nyti.ms/4Bid0a9

Inside an NFL headset: The technology, chaos and split-second conversations behind every play

Explore the hidden network of every NFL sideline, from how the system works to what actually happens during each game.

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From @TheAthletic: The Knicks, the reigning champions, appeared mortal in a 106-100 loss to the new-look 76ers, and they are, a columnist writes. "It won’t be easy being the hunted, and New York wouldn’t have it any other way." nyti.ms/3UIZ4p7

Knicks’ title defense won’t be easy — and they wouldn’t have it any other way

"We shouldn't sit here and think we're champions because we're not," Josh Hart said after the Knicks' loss to the 76ers. "We're 0-1."

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Times/Siena Poll: President Trump’s approval rating hit a new low two weeks before the midterms, driven by voter frustration over the economy. nyti.ms/3WiyYtu

Trump Approval Hits New Low Two Weeks Before Midterms, Poll Finds

Likely voters favored Democratic candidates over Republicans by 11 percentage points in their congressional district, a New York Times/Siena poll found.

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Breaking News: The release of a man deemed by the U.S. as wrongfully detained comes as Vladimir Putin has scored wins with President Trump. nyti.ms/4zJCg7u

Russia Releases American Stephen Hubbard From Prison, State Media Reports

The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the Russian leader, Vladimir V. Putin, little.

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Breaking news: The British government greenlit a natural gas project in the North Sea, defying a pledge to halt new fossil fuel extraction. nyti.ms/4sl0DGm

Britain Approves New Gas Drilling in the North Sea

The project will lessen the country’s dependence on imported energy, though environmental advocates say it undercuts a pledge to reduce carbon emissions.

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"People see success as a banquet, but they don't think about what went into cooking the food and the heat in the kitchen." Spent time with @llcoolj back home in Queens and on set for his NY return in NCIS: New York. Unlocked article: nytimes.com/2026/10/05/arts/…

LL Cool J Makes His Way Back Home With ‘NCIS: New York’ (Gift Article)

The veteran rapper and actor reprises his longtime “NCIS: Los Angeles” role of Sam Hanna for the procedural’s new spinoff.

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