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October 9, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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‘You’ve Hired Half the Third Reich’: 6 Key Moments From the Georgia Senate Debate

Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat, called his Republican opponent, Representative Mike Collins, a bigot. Mr. Collins called the incumbent a radical “trust-fund kid.”

Pentagon Draws Up New Iran Strike Plans as Trump Hesitates

The U.S. military has drafted options for three days of strikes, but in recent months the president has repeatedly vetoed plans to restart the war.

ICE Agent Shoots Man During Arrest Attempt in New York Neighborhood

The man was in a car with a 5-year-old in the back seat when he was shot and wounded, the authorities said. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the Trump administration was “terrorizing our city.”

World

A Rural Village Voted to Leave the U.K., Stirring Britain’s Migration Debate

A plan to house 1,250 asylum seekers on the outskirts of Piddington prompted a symbolic independence vote, highlighting a growing dilemma for the government.

Spain’s Protesters See ‘Madness’ of Rising Rent and a ‘Martyr’ in Maricarmen

Thousands of protesters marched in Madrid on Thursday, a day after the death of María del Carmen Abascal, an 87-year-old whose eviction became a symbol of the country’s housing crisis.

French Students Take to the Streets as Government Seeks Way Out of Crisis

Mass protests over decrepit schools and absent teachers are in their third week, with more planned. Officials have failed so far to quell a movement drawing many adult supporters.

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U.S.

5 Key Moments From a Testy Maine Senate Debate: ‘You Owe Me an Apology’

The second debate between Senator Susan Collins, a vulnerable Republican, and Troy Jackson, her Democratic challenger, quickly grew heated.

Trump Administration Considers Using Ships to Deport Immigrants

Journeys to destinations including El Salvador and Venezuela could take days and cost millions. Officials cautioned that discussions are still preliminary.

Fiery Senate Debates in Maine, Michigan and Georgia: Five Takeaways

Candidates in three of the races that could determine control of the Senate engaged in bitter and personal attacks.

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Politics

Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution Will Be Public and Streamed Live, Pentagon Says

If carried out, the public execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad set for Dec. 3 would be the first in modern U.S. history.

Microsoft Suspended From Green Card Program as Trump Officials Widen Fraud Drive

Vice President JD Vance singled out the tech firm as he and other officials accused an array of companies and universities of abusing the visa system.

U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Returns Home After Long and Grueling Deployment

The aircraft carrier, whose crew endured food shortages, spent much of its nearly 11-month deployment in combat without a day off.

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Business

Judge Extends Pause on Trump’s Ban Against CNN, MS NOW and Politico

The judge overseeing the case said that the pause would extend until next week, and promised to decide whether to further extend it by Tuesday.

Shifting Eating Habits Have PepsiCo Investors Seeking Operational Changes

Even though sales rose in the most recent quarter, the beverage and snack company is under increasing pressure to expand its business in North America, as consumers cut costs and calories.

Highest Mortgage Rates in 3 Years Chill the Housing Market

The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 7.4 percent, putting more pressure on Americans struggling to afford to buy a home.

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Technology

Clinical Trial Indicates A.I. Chatbots Could Aid Urgent Care

Nearly 100 patients discussed their maladies with a Google bot, called AMIE, before meeting with physicians.

Man vs. ‘Terminator’-Like Robot in a Cage. California Called It Illegal.

A tech start-up’s stunt in San Francisco tested the boundaries of combat sport safety and regulations.

This Photo Is an A.I. Fake. Can You Tell?

We want you to look closely — very closely — at this fake image and spot any errors.

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New York

Some Palestinians Express Discomfort With Protest Targeting Mamdani

Palestinian advocates acknowledged the range of viewpoints within their movement but were dismayed by the vitriol directed at Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a longtime ally of their cause.

Mamdani Stands By His Handling of Oct. 7 Anniversary After Emotional Day

The mayor expressed no regrets after he was criticized by Jewish leaders over a statement marking the anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks and later booed by pro-Palestinian activists at a vigil.

Prosecutors Say Maduro Used Torture to Hold Power in Venezuela

A superceding indictment says the former leader of Venezuela and his wife coordinated with high-level Venezuelan officials to inflict severe physical and mental pain to punish members of the political opposition, silence dissent and protect their authority.

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Arts

‘Animals’ Review: The Politician’s Dilemma

Ben Affleck plays a mayoral candidate who’s having a very bad day in this fizz-free political thriller.

An Artist Who Adds Punchlines to His Portraits

On the occasion of a new exhibition in London, Khalif Tahir Thompson discusses blending the playful with the melancholic.

Vampires Reign in This Critique of Power and Religion

The Blood of the Dawnwalker is a gripping R.P.G. exploration of power and violence.