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‘No Idea How Long People Can Hold Out’: Federal Workers Feel Brunt of Shutdown
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October 27, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump, Long Erratic on the World Stage, Reaches a New Level

Whether because of his increasingly mercurial approach or despite it, President Trump has won some foreign policy victories in his second term. The question now is whether he can build on his record.

‘No Idea How Long People Can Hold Out’: Federal Workers Feel Brunt of Shutdown

As more than one million government employees go without pay, many are turning to side jobs and food banks to make ends meet.

Caribbean Braces for Hurricane Melissa

A fast-developing storm was expected to bring “unprecedented” amounts of rain to several countries, meteorologists said.

World

In U.K., China Is a Threat and a Coveted Trade Partner

A botched spying case prompted accusations that the British government was soft on China, highlighting tensions between economic and national security interests.

Putin Says Russia Now Has Nuclear-Powered Missile

Because of its power source, the Burevestnik can remain airborne far longer than other nuclear-armed missiles.

Police Make Arrests in Louvre Robbery, Authorities Say

Thieves stole over $100 million in jewelry from the Paris museum. It is unclear how many people were arrested, but one man was caught while trying to leave France.

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U.S.

Food Banks Brace for Overwhelming Demand as SNAP Cutoff Looms

Growing need and decreased resources are squeezing the charitable food system beyond its capacity, leaders say.

Newsom Says He Will Consider a 2028 Presidential Run After the Midterms

The California governor acknowledged in an interview Sunday on CBS that he would give the question serious thought after the 2026 elections.

The Odd History of the Rowhouse at the Center of the N.B.A. Betting Scandal

The Greenwich Village building has been home to celebrities like John Philip Sousa and Kylie Jenner — and, according to prosecutors, Mafia-controlled poker games.

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Business

Japan Deals With the Price of Playing to Trump: $550 Billion

A new prime minister must decide whether to maintain the previous administration’s deferential negotiating strategy that secured a contentious trade deal.

Chinese and U.S. Officials Reach Framework of a Trade Deal

Negotiators announced on Sunday they had preliminarily agreed on several issues ahead of an expected meeting between President Trump and Xi Jinping this week.

Trump Opens Trip With Trade Deals in Southeast Asia

The U.S. announced agreements on Sunday with Malaysia, Thailand and Cambodia, securing support for its efforts to pressure China on trade and critical minerals.

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Arts

‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Season 1 Premiere Recap: Nuclear Family

Based on the 1986 Stephen King novel, “It,” the new HBO series sets a disturbing and terrifying tone right from the jump.

Review: The Met Opera Has Another Bel Canto Hit With ‘La Fille’

Earlier this month, the Metropolitan Opera opened “La Sonnambula.” Now, it is offering another bel canto classic: “La Fille du Régiment.”

Allison Williams, of ‘Regretting You,’ Knows She’s Not the Underdog

A “Girls” girl no more, the actress discusses film roles, family and exactly how often she lets herself sing.

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New York

Mamdani and the Left’s Biggest Stars Unite Before a Sea of Supporters

As Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined Zohran Mamdani on Sunday at Forest Hills Stadium, a bigger test for the left may still lie ahead.

‘Nobody Knew This Wasn’t My Dog’

The ripple effect of an online sale, a man who is still who he was and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

Can Cuomo Sway Trump Voters Away From the Republican on the Ballot?

Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, a Democrat running on a third-party line, has appeared repeatedly on Staten Island and shifted his messaging in ways that seem designed to court Republican voters.

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Food

You Need a Back-Pocket Chicken Dinner

You can make Yasmin Fahr’s crispy baked tomato-oregano chicken as is, or punch it up with grated garlic and pepper flakes.

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Science

Diphtheria, a Once Vanquished Killer of Children, Is Resurgent

A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease’s return.

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Fashion & Style

Bette Midler, New York Gardener, Is Ready to Talk Trash (and Compost)

She’s been planting greenery in the city for 30 years through her charity — and still loves celebrating spooky season.

A Big Department Store Pivots to a Catalog

With a 100-page gift guide, Nordstrom wants to find customers where they are — at home.

Still Pushing Buttons, One Outfit at a Time

In her life after Man Repeller, is Leandra Medine Cohen the most creative fashion stylist working today?