Hunkering Down

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By: Melissa Kirsch

7 November 2026 at 11:24

The urge to hibernate comes on strong as the days get shorter. But there are good reasons to resist, at least a little.

The Changing Politics of Identity

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6 November 2026 at 11:43

This is one reason voters are swinging between parties.

Clockwise from left: Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia, Chris Pappas in New Hampshire and Byron Donalds in Florida.

The Dark Side of K-Pop

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By: Katrin Bennhold

5 November 2026 at 20:35

As the popularity of the genre has surged, a dispute between a band and its label has put a spotlight on restrictive artist contracts.

Danielle, a member of NewJeans, performs on stage in Hong Kong.

Change Is Coming

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By: Adam B. Kushner and Evan Gorelick

5 November 2026 at 11:54

The midterms were a historic collapse for the Republicans, who were unable to overcome an unpopular president and an unpopular war.

Bob Dylan Meets With Pope Leo

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By: Eric Nagourney

4 November 2026 at 23:14

Pope Leo wore his usual white vestments. Bob Dylan visited the Vatican in a hooded sweatshirt and polka-dot tie. There was no singing.

A photograph released by Vatican media showing Pope Leo and Bob Dylan on Wednesday.

A Trump Reckoning

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By: Katrin Bennhold

4 November 2026 at 20:26

The results from the U.S. midterm elections could be the beginning of the end of the Trump era.

A Blue Wave

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By: Sam Sifton

4 November 2026 at 12:05

In a rebuke to President Trump, the Democrats flipped both the Senate and the House.

A celebration of Senator Jon Ossoff’s re-election in Georgia.

Democrats Win Big

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By: Katrin Bennhold

4 November 2026 at 05:45

The party has flipped key seats in Republican strongholds, as voters rebuked Trump.

It’s Election Day

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By: Sam Sifton

3 November 2026 at 11:24

And we’re looking at the fight for the Senate.

Trump Delivers a Closing Midterm Message. Mostly About Landscaping.

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By: Shawn McCreesh

2 November 2026 at 23:07

On the eve of the election, the president held forth in great detail on columns, drain pipes and granite at the newly refilled Reflecting Pool.

“The pipes now are totally renovated,” President Trump said as he showed off the newly refilled Reflecting Pool on Monday.

America Votes

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By: Katrin Bennhold

2 November 2026 at 20:46

We answer your questions about the midterm elections and what they will mean for the world.

Our Final Polls

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By: Sam Sifton

2 November 2026 at 11:48

We look at our final polls before the midterms.

President Trump and Melania Trump voted early in Florida.

How The New York Times Is Covering the Midterm Elections

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By: Sarah Bahr

3 November 2026 at 16:10

More than 400 journalists across at least 30 states will interview voters, break down results and identify trends.

Voters cast ballots at the Jasper County Fairgrounds in Colfax, Iowa.

The Final Polls Show a Blue Surge. Can We Trust Them?

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By: Nate Cohn

2 November 2026 at 02:17

Democrats lead in all the key states that will decide Senate control, according to new Times/Siena surveys.

James Talarico has a seven-point lead in Texas in the final Times/Siena poll of the state.

A Lesson From Germany

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By: Katrin Bennhold

1 November 2026 at 20:45

Trump is betting on economic incentives to stop Putin in Ukraine. Germany’s experience shows why that strategy is risky.

Lukoil is one of Russia’s biggest energy companies.

How Marathons Changed

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By: Molly Mirhashem

1 November 2026 at 12:21

The New York City Marathon is happening this morning.

He’s the Top Snake Catcher, and Business Is Booming. There’s Just One Problem.

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By: Hannah Beech and Lauren DeCicca

2 November 2026 at 00:22

Bangkok’s firefighters do more snake catching than firefighting, and Pinyo Pukpinyo trains them. But he refuses to kill the snakes, and he’s running out of containers.

Stage Fright

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By: Melissa Kirsch

31 October 2026 at 09:58

Halloween presents an endless parade of ghouls and goblins. Most aren’t actually scary, but can illuminate some things about the nature of fear.

Stage Fright

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By: Melissa Kirsch

31 October 2026 at 09:58

Halloween presents an endless parade of ghouls and goblins. Most aren’t actually scary, but can illuminate some things about the nature of fear.

Mosquito Lasers

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By: Sam Sifton

30 October 2026 at 10:52

China has come up with an innovative way to kill the insects.

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