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November 3, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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N.Y.C. Early Voting Ends With 735,000 Ballots Cast, as Younger Voters Surge

This year’s mayoral race saw the highest early in-person turnout ever for a nonpresidential election in New York.

Will Trump’s Tariff Deal Tilt the Playing Field Back Toward China?

The president’s trade truce with China has lowered U.S. tariffs to a level that could pause a longer-term effort to reduce America’s dependence on Beijing.

A Thrilling Finish to N.Y.C. Marathon as Kenyans Dominate Elite Races

It was a record-setting day as more than 50,000 athletes packed the streets for the 2025 New York City Marathon. Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri triumphed.

World

Arrests in Louvre Heist Show Power of DNA Databases in Solving Crimes

France’s trove of DNA profiles has helped solve high-profile crimes and was used to find some of the Louvre suspects, and it is growing. The police can also access other countries’ databases.

At Least 10 Dead and Hundreds Injured After Strong Quake Hits Afghanistan

The 6.3-magnitude quake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, a northern city known for its magnificent Blue Mosque. The extent of the damage was not immediately clear.

Police Arrest British Man After Stabbing Rampage on Train

U.K. officials said they did not believe the attack on a train to London was connected to terrorism. One of the 11 people injured in the stabbing spree remains in critical condition, the police said.

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U.S.

‘I’m Going to Stretch It’: SNAP Recipients Face Shrinking Funds and Hard Choices

At one grocery store in Massachusetts, shoppers grappled with growing fears and lighter carts.

Judge Extends Block of Trump’s National Guard Deployment to Portland

A judge in Oregon said she would issue a final ruling on the matter by Friday. But she suggested that she would ultimately make the block permanent.

Explosion at Harvard Building Affected Small Section of Hallway, Officials Say

There was no structural damage to the building, they said, as investigators pursued two suspects.

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Politics

Trump Says War With Venezuela Is Unlikely but Suggests Maduro’s Time Is Up

In an interview with “60 Minutes,” President Trump was circumspect on potential escalation targeting Venezuela. He was also pressed on deportations, the government shutdown and his recent demand for nuclear tests.

New Weapons Testing Won’t Include Nuclear Explosions, Energy Secretary Says

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the testing ordered up in a surprise announcement by President Trump last week would focus on “the other parts” of nuclear weaponry.

Trump’s Retribution Campaign Leaves D.C. Prosecutor’s Office in Crisis

Few places have felt the effects as palpably as the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington, which is deeply enmeshed in the workings of government and has filed criminal cases against President Trump.

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Business

OPEC Plus Signals Cautious Approach to Oil Production

Eight members of the oil cartel agreed on Sunday to a small increase but said they would now pause in adding more oil, reflecting market concerns about an oversupply.

F.D.A. Drug Unit Chief Resigns, and Is Sued by Drug Company

The official, Dr. George Tidmarsh, has become embroiled in an ethical dispute and is now the target of a lawsuit over his actions involving certain drugs tied to a business associate.

Builders Find Hardship in Trump’s Tariffs and Deportations

Material costs are rising, workers are scarce and customers are delaying new construction plans.

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Arts

10-Minute Challenge: A Vase of Flowers

We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.

‘S.N.L.’ Holds Its Own Debate of New York City Mayoral Hopefuls

Andrew Cuomo (Miles Teller, the host), duked it out with Zohran Mamdani (Ramy Youssef) and Curtis Sliwa (Shane Gillis). George Santos was back with a confession.

There’s a Reason We Can’t Look Away From ‘A House of Dynamite’

The ticking-clock threat of an imminent missile strike makes for propulsive viewing. It’s long been a go-to setup in Hollywood, from “Dr. Strangelove” on.

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New York

The New York City Marathon in Photos and Videos

Some 55,000 people came out to race through the five boroughs on a sunny Sunday.

8 Memorable Looks at the New York City Marathon

Held on a Halloween weekend, this year’s race had a mother-and-daughter duo dressed as cows, a human-size banana and Ken (without Barbie).

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Food

A Classic Southern Chicken From a Classic Southern Guy

Craig Claiborne’s smothered chicken is savory, satisfying simplicity.

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Fashion & Style

Big Stars at LACMA’s Big Night

Demi Moore, Doja Cat, Elle Fanning, Angela Bassett and Edward Norton made the scene at a Gucci-powered fund-raiser for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Searching for Scent in New York

New York City is filled with specialty stores that stock fragrances created by independent, niche makers. Here’s just a few of them.