LoginS&P 500 Hits Record High Amid Rising Interest Rates and Elevated Oil Prices
6 October 2026 at 20:54
The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent on Tuesday, exceeding its previous peak set in August and taking its gain this year to more than 14 percent.
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What We Saw at the French Protests
6 October 2026 at 20:39
Our reporter Ségolène Le Stradic reports from Paris as labor unions rally in solidarity with high school students protesting school conditions.
Understanding France’s Polycrisis
6 October 2026 at 20:22
An autumn of discontent has gripped the country ahead of its presidential election.
Paris yesterday.
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Bolsonaro Family Emerges Triumphant in Brazil’s Elections, Mounting a Surprising Resurrection
6 October 2026 at 20:06
The Bolsonaro family emerged triumphant in Brazil’s elections, mounting a surprising political resurrection in Latin America’s largest nation.
The presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in Brasília on Sunday.
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S&P 500 Hits Record High Amid Rising Interest Rates and Elevated Oil Prices
6 October 2026 at 20:26
The S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent on Tuesday, exceeding its previous peak set in August and taking its gain this year to more than 14 percent.
Ex-C.I.A. Officer Who Stashed Gold Bars Admits to Far Larger $145 Million Scam
6 October 2026 at 20:16
A plea hearing revealed a far larger pattern of fraud against the government, while keeping some key secrets still hidden.
At the time of his arrest, David J. Rush was at work on highly classified programs for both the C.I.A. and the Pentagon.
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Trump Does Not Plan to Reimburse Taxpayers for Promotional Ads
6 October 2026 at 20:14
A day after the president said his super PAC would pay for the ads, which had drawn bipartisan backlash, officials said that he meant moving forward. A new taxpayer-funded ad aired Tuesday.
President Trump drew a backlash for promotional ads that were paid for by taxpayers.
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Two Arab Fighters for Democracy Have Lessons for America
6 October 2026 at 20:00
Sitting on your hands is not an option when democracy is at stake.
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What to Know About France’s High School Protests
6 October 2026 at 16:18
Demonstrations for a better-funded education system have led to blockaded schools, thousands of arrests and a national political reckoning.
Police officers and student protesters facing off outside a school in Paris on Thursday.
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People of All Ages Join French Student Protests, as Movement Broadens
6 October 2026 at 16:14
Union members, parents, teachers and others took part in mass demonstrations around the country, backing student demands that the government invest more in schools.
Demonstrators gathered in Paris to protest ailing schools.
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U.S. Stocks Rise as AI Momentum Builds
6 October 2026 at 20:22
U.S. stocks rose and the broad S&P 500 hit a record high as artificial-intelligence bets regained upward momentum.
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Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring
6 October 2026 at 20:12
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal for a "breach of the coach's trust".
Opinion | Americans Want AI’s Benefits Without Costs
6 October 2026 at 20:11
A majority of U.S. workers use AI, yet most people don’t want data centers built near them.
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Americans Want AI’s Benefits Without Costs
6 October 2026 at 20:11
A majority of U.S. workers use AI, yet most people don’t want data centers built near them.
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French Government Is Willing to Bypass Parliament to Pass Billions in Cuts
6 October 2026 at 20:10
In an interview, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said he is open to negotiation but will do “whatever it takes” to get the budget through.
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Preserve California’s Maritime Climate Rules
6 October 2026 at 20:10
Rolling back emissions regulations for shipping would harm public health.
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Protect Children From the Dangers of E-Bikes
6 October 2026 at 20:10
A pediatrician recommends actions to prevent deaths and injuries.
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How to Have a Constructive Dialogue Over Disagreements
6 October 2026 at 20:09
Use the conversation to encourage civil discussion, not to promote an agenda.
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Opinion | China’s Persecution of Jews
6 October 2026 at 20:08
Christians aren’t the only ones who have faced regulation and mistreatment by the Chinese Communist Party.
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China’s Persecution of Jews
6 October 2026 at 20:08
Christians aren’t the only ones who have faced regulation and mistreatment by the Chinese Communist Party.
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