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Today β€” 29 October 2026Main stream

In Marseille, Macron Confronts a Potent Mix of France’s Problems

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By: Ben Hubbard and Sophie Boutière-Damahi
29 October 2026 at 09:03
France’s second city, five years into a presidential development plan, is grappling with the social strains that have fueled protests across the country.

Β© Thibaud Moritz/Agence France-Presse β€” Getty Images

Protesters and the police in Marseille on Saturday. The city stands as a poignant example of mounting social and economic strains in France.

Hit the Road This Season With These Useful New Map Features

βœ‡NYT - Technology
By: J. D. Biersdorfer
29 October 2026 at 09:02
The recent updates to Google Maps and Apple’s Maps use artificial (and human) intelligence for better navigation, planning and travel guides.

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The Flyover view in the latest version of Apple’s Maps app includes sharper aerial views of major cities so you can explore before you go.

Hit the Road This Season With These Useful New Map Features

βœ‡NYT - Business
By: J. D. Biersdorfer
29 October 2026 at 09:02
The recent updates to Google Maps and Apple’s Maps use artificial (and human) intelligence for better navigation, planning and travel guides.

Β© Apple

The Flyover view in the latest version of Apple’s Maps app includes sharper aerial views of major cities so you can explore before you go.

How a Self-Described β€˜Junkie’ Rode Synthetic Drugs to Oblivion β€” and Fame

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By: Azam Ahmed
29 October 2026 at 09:00
An Estonian addict could barely keep pace with the new drugs flooding the market. His terrifying accounts of the cruel toll they took on his body held his country in its grip.

Β© Meridith Kohut for The New York Times

The Estonian police used to respond to reports of people sniffing glue at these abandoned housing units. Now ultra-potent new synthetic drugs are keeping them busy.

A Ukrainian City in the Kill Zone Relishes a Moment of Peace

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By: SiobhΓ‘n O’Grady， Liubov Sholudko and David Guttenfelder
29 October 2026 at 08:30
A rare localized peace deal announced by the first lady, Melania Trump, offered a brief respite for Kherson, where Russian drones and artillery have long terrorized civilians.

Β© David Guttenfelder/The New York Times

Net covered streets in Kherson protect against Russian drone assaults as people take advantage of the relative calm during a local, temporary cease-fire on Wednesday, set up to allow the upcoming evacuation of civilians from neighboring town of Oleshky.

Alaska Governor Orders Criminal Investigation Into Peltola Campaign

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By: Kellen Browning and Anna Griffin
29 October 2026 at 07:22
President Trump had lashed out at Mary Peltola after The New York Times reported that her campaign and national Democrats helped recruit spoiler candidates to the race. He offered no explanation of what crime may have been committed.

Β© Doug Mills/The New York Times

President Trump campaigned this month for Senator Dan S. Sullivan of Alaska, a Republican running for re-election this year against Mary Peltola, a Democrat and former congresswoman.
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