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September 10, 2026

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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS FROM UPSHOT FRIENDS

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Here’s How the Postal Service Could Refuse to Deliver Your Mail Ballot

The plan, which two dozen states have challenged as unconstitutional, puts in place new requirements about who can receive mail ballots.

By Eileen Sullivan, Adam Sella and Lily Boyce

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How High Are Gas Prices Where You Live?

Here is a county-level look at where drivers are facing the highest costs.

By Matthew Bloch, Steven Rich and Emmett Lindner

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The Building Blocks Hidden in A.I.: How Tokens Work

As large language models become more advanced, they use ever more resources. Who will foot the bill?

By Aaron Krolik and Jacqueline Gu

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Why Stocks Are Defying Gravity and What Could Bring Them Down

Investors are focused on strong corporate earnings and A.I., while looking past the war in Iran. But rising interest rates are an increasing risk to the rally.

By Aruni Soni

POLLING AROUND THE NATION

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President Trump’s Approval Rating: Latest Polls

Track the latest approval rating and polls on Americans’ approval of President Trump.

By Annie Daniel, Jon Huang, Ruth Igielnik, Jasmine C. Lee, Alex Lemonides, Jonah Smith, Caroline Soler, Albert Sun and Rumsey Taylor

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‘Pretend That I Am Running’: 7 Takeaways From the G.O.P. Midterm Convention

At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.

By Patricia Mazzei and Shane Goldmacher

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2028 Republican Presidential Primary: Latest Polls

Track the latest polls in the Republican primary for President of the United States.

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