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Daniel Jones

Where Did Modern Love Come From?

The column’s founding editor and the former Styles editor discuss the origin of Modern Love (which wasn’t originally going to be called Modern Love).

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Jeffery C. Mays and Bianca Pallaro

Mayor Adams’s Rivals Reveal Fund-Raising Totals. Mr. Adams? Who Knows.

With Mayor Eric Adams’s future in flux as he faces federal bribery charges, his challengers prepare for the possibility of an election before the June primary.

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Emma G. Fitzsimmons

The Eric Adams Administration Is in Crisis. Who’s Running NYC?

Mayor Eric Adams is relying on a group of respected civil servants to run the city and a trio of advisers to salvage his political career. Some say it’s too late.

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Kate Conger, Tiffany Hsu and Aaron Krolik

Twitter Banned Them. What Happened When Elon Musk Reinstated Them?

Many users who were reinstated by X have continued to share the kinds of false narratives and conspiracies that once got them suspended.

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Keith Bradsher

China Vows to Unleash More Borrowing to Spur Economy and Strengthen Banks

The finance minister said Beijing would sell bonds to supplement spending and help banks but did not detail how much.

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Lara Jakes

Is Israel’s Invasion of Lebanon Legal? Here’s What International Law Says.

Explaining the issues of sovereignty, self-defense and humanitarian safeguards.

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Liam Stack

Israeli Strikes on Northern Gaza Kill at Least 20, Aid Workers Say

Israel’s military said it was “operating with great force” against Hamas and allied groups and issued new evacuation orders, as it also continued its campaign in Lebanon.

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Emily Flitter

Hurricanes Amplify Insurance Crisis in Riskiest Areas

After Helene and Milton, some small Florida companies risk bankruptcy. Larger ones will be in the hot seat with lawmakers and consumer groups.

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Katie Rogers

Daring Trump, Harris’s Campaign Says It Will Release Her Medical Information

Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign is trying to capitalize on a lack of health information shared by her rival. Candidates are often selective about what they choose to share.

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Michael C. Bender and Ruth Igielnik

Trump Leads in Arizona as Harris Holds an Edge in Pennsylvania, New Polls Show

The latest Times/Inquirer/Siena polls found Donald Trump with a six-point advantage in Arizona, and Kamala Harris with a four-point lead in Pennsylvania.

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Maya King, Jonathan Weisman and Ruth Igielnik

Black Voters Drift From Democrats, Imperiling Harris’s Bid, Poll Shows

Vice President Kamala Harris is on track to win a majority of Black voters, and has brought many back to her party since taking over for President Biden. Still, a significant gap in support persists.

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The Conversation

How food prices in the U.S. compare to rest of the world

it’s important to note that food prices in the U.S.—relatively speaking—are the cheapest in the world, and have been for a long time.

Though cynics may question her motives, Kamala Harris’s recent call to ban price gouging on groceries has received a lot of attention—and for good reason.

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One $40 AI platform to rule them all — and you only pay once

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Ditch the dashboard drama and go hands-free with a car display for 47% off

TL;DR: Through Oct. 27, upgrade your car with a 9-inch wireless display that supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and phone mirroring for $94.97 (reg. $179.99).

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Take your productivity to the next level with this discounted iPad Pro

TL;DR: For $599.99, grab this refurbished iPad Pro 4th-Gen and get top-tier performance for less.

Massive 12.9-inch screen that’s perfect for watching shows, working on projects, or scrolling through social feeds.

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Meet the NanoPhone: The ultimate anti-smartphone (but with smart features)

TL;DR: Why deal with bulky smartphones? For $99.97 (reg. $199) until October 27, the NanoPhone gives you essential features in a tiny, portable design.

If you’re over the trend of smartphones the size of tablets, the Nanophone is here to bring you back to basics. This miniaturized phone ditches the unnecessary bulk while still packing in some pretty impressive features, and it's on sale for 50% off at $99.97.

At a fraction of the size of today’s oversized phones, the NanoPhone is...

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Say goodbye to subscriptions with this Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro deal

TL;DR: Secure lifetime access to this bundle of Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for just $52.97 through October 27.

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NASA spacecraft flies over gullies on Mars. They could host pools.

Mars' irradiated surface is a godforsaken place.

And yet there may be shallow pools of water near the Martian surface, a place 1,000 times drier than the driest desert on Earth. NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter — a satellite that's been orbiting Mars for nearly two decades — spotted white material lining dry gullies on Mars. The space agency, which recently released the image below, suspects it's dusty water ice that could heat up and form pools, similar to processes on our...

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'Blitz' review: Steve McQueen's World War II epic dazzles but ultimately disappoints

Blitz is what you get when you combine Oscar–winning writer/director Steve McQueen (Shame, 12 Years A Slave), the works of Charles Dickens, and the third act of Atonement. And while each of these parts may sound promising by themselves, the final combination proves frustratingly uneven.

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There's no doubt that McQueen's World War II epic is among the most well-crafted films of the year, boasting...

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How to watch the 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' at home: Is the sequel streaming?

How to watch 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' at a glance: BEST WAY TO WATCH NOW Buy or rent 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' on Prime Video $24.99 to buy, $19.99 to rent ...

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