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November 2, 2025, 3:30 a.m. Eastern time

World

An Outlier in Irish Politics Has Become the Country’s President

Propelled by anti-establishment fervor, Catherine Connolly was elected last week with a landmark popular mandate.

2 Arrested in Britain After Stabbing on Train

Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain denounced the attack, which the police said left nine victims with “life-threatening injuries.”

Trump Threatens Military Action in Nigeria Over Protections for Christians

Accusing Nigeria of not doing enough to protect Christians from violence, President Trump said he had ordered the Pentagon to prepare for action.

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U.S.

‘Intentional’ Explosion Took Place at Harvard Medical School, Officials Say

Two people were seen running from the building afterward, the school said. No injuries were reported, the school police said.

Trump Administration Must Make Food Stamp Payments Within Days, Judge Says

The written order came one day after a court told the Trump administration it must pay benefits in the program known as SNAP during the shutdown.

Trump’s Team Offers to Keep Some Ballroom Donors Incognito

Many corporate interests that have donated to the president’s pet project have business before his administration.

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Politics

Obama Calls Mamdani to Praise His Campaign and Offers to Be Sounding Board

Former President Barack Obama told Zohran Mamdani “your campaign has been impressive to watch,” and suggested that he was invested in Mr. Mamdani’s success beyond the election.

The Far Right Targets Their Similarities. Their Differences Define Them.

Zohran Mamdani, the leading contender in the Nov. 4 New York election, and Sadiq Khan, London’s mayor, are liberal and Muslim, but they’re navigating varied politics, communities and cities.

Future of Gerrymandering? Here’s How Weird Things Could Look.

These extreme maps may not be likely, but they might soon be legal, with temptations to go further than ever before.

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Business

In Chinese American Families, There’s a Generational Split on Mamdani

Many older Chinese immigrants are shifting to the political right, dividing from their children, a trend playing out in the New York City mayor’s race.

Can Paul Atkins ‘Make I.P.O.s Great Again’?

The chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission has a plan to reverse the decline in public listings. His critics say he’s taking swings at the wrong target.

There’s a New Work Friend in Town

And it’s Max Read.

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Arts

The Poster Designers Who Helped Bring Movies to Life

With their posters for the Indiana Jones films, Rambo and more, Renato Casaro and Drew Struzan made work that embedded itself in our pop culture memories.

Itzhak Perlman Wasn’t Sure About Doing ‘Schindler’s List’

“I foolishly said that I’d think about if I wanted to do it,” the violinist said. “And Toby, my wife, said, ‘Are you out of your mind? You’re going to think about it?’ So I called back.”