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Why Haley Stevens Can’t Stop Talking About Abdul El-Sayed

31 October 2026 at 09:06
In a frank interview, she described her disappointment and also said she was considering converting to Judaism. Her fiancΓ© had thoughts, too.

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Representative Haley Stevens of Michigan endorsed Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after he defeated her in a Democratic Senate primary in August. In recent weeks, though, her tone has shifted.

Trump and GOP Close Midterms With Ugly Personal Attacks

31 October 2026 at 09:05
Facing backlash over inflation and anger with the president, Republicans have turned to an onslaught of baseless claims about Democratic candidates.

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President Trump has repeatedly redrawn the bounds of acceptable discourse in American politics. Many Republicans are following his lead.

Talarico Makes Final Election Pitch to Texans: β€˜You Are My Slingshot’

31 October 2026 at 09:05
The Democratic candidate for Senate has led in polls. But because it’s Texas, he remains the underdog.

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James Talarico campaigning in Dallas on Thursday. Mr. Talarico’s race against Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, may well decide which party controls the Senate.

Plan for More Protests, This Time on Halloween, Causes Jitters in France

Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response.

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Protesters advancing toward riot police during a protest on the streets of Paris last Saturday.

How Locals and Shopkeepers Tried to Save One Paris Street From Rioters

As arson, looting and destruction overwhelmed Rue Beaurepaire, some residents pleaded with rioters to stop. Others hid out of fear. Many dread a repeat.

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The bar La Barrique on Rue Beaurepaire in Paris was set on fire during violence that grew out of protests on Oct. 17. Looting, burglary and other destruction also occurred on the three-block-long street.

Shoes, Fees, Competition: Why the NYC Marathon Is Out of Reach for Many

31 October 2026 at 07:00
Running has long been celebrated as a cheap and accessible sport. But the culture of racing, especially in New York, is often anything but.

Β© Joe Timmerman for The New York Times

Michael Conway, a marathon runner, owns five pairs of running sneakers, each of which cost at least $160.
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