Susan Collins Is Always Keeping Score
The long-serving senator has delivered millions of dollars to every corner of her state. But in Maine, people say, it’s best to avoid getting on her bad side.
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Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections
With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power and President Trump facing a tough midterm, Iran’s leaders expect no major shift in policy.
Doctors in Ukraine Try Treating Infections Like Biological Warfare Attacks
As many as 40 percent of injured soldiers face severe infections that can lead to amputations and death. One initiative is trying to fix that.
Syria Weighs Joining Saudi Mutual Defense Pact as Yemen War Rages
A move to join Saudi Arabia’s agreement with Turkey and Pakistan could entangle more countries in the kingdom’s escalating conflict between the Iran-backed Houthis.
How Binance’s $6.3 Billion Hack Went Down
A war room. A global conference call. A founder who live-posted about the largest crypto heist in history. Inside a frantic 24 hours at the world’s biggest crypto exchange.
How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Scientific Research Machine
The system that has driven life-altering discoveries and helped make the United States a superpower is now under intense strain.
Why Manipulate the Lines When You Can Just Move People Around?
Gerrymandering, Gilded Age-style.
The NYC Marathon Is as Popular as Ever. It Remains Inaccessible to Many.
Running has long been celebrated as a cheap and accessible sport. But the culture of racing, especially in New York, is often anything but.
Martin McDonagh Says Art Can Change the World. Just Not as Much as Murder.
The writer-director, known for his dark and bleak work, believes in film’s power to change our lives.
Why Haley Stevens Can’t Stop Talking About Abdul El-Sayed
In a frank interview, she described her disappointment and also said she was considering converting to Judaism. Her fiancé had thoughts, too.
As Midterms Near, Top Law Firms That Capitulated to Trump Are on the Sidelines
None of the firms that struck deals to avoid crippling executive orders are publicly involved in the major legal efforts to check the Trump administration’s attempts to meddle in the midterm elections, a review by The New York Times shows.
The U.S. Becomes a Global Hub for Horse Racing
More horses from overseas are competing in America’s marquee events, as the sport enjoys a renaissance.
In San Francisco’s A.I. Boom, a First Date Has Become an Interview
When there is A.I. to build, who has time for romance? Techies are going out less and expecting more on each date — including a family health history.
Voters Usually Ignore Corruption as an Issue. It Now Has Their Attention.
Voters have shrugged off accusations of corruption for years, believing all politicians are corrupt, but thanks to President Trump’s unpopularity and growing wealth, the issue is breaking through.
Nate Silver on What the Polls Say — and What His Gut’s Telling Him
The election forecaster Nate Silver breaks down the likelihood of a G.O.P. wipeout.
Can You Trust the Midterm Polls? Three Times Journalists Talk It Out.
Members of the team behind the Times/Siena Poll on what the data show, how they’ve improved their methodology and what it means to be “right.”
This Year, Yet Again, I’m Dressing as Grapes
Every Halloween for nearly two decades, I’ve adorned myself with purple (or black) balloons. It’s a lifelong commitment to the bit.
How to Track Runners During the NYC Marathon
The New York Road Runners app allows spectators to follow along the 26.2-mile race scheduled for Nov. 1.
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