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Iran’s Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis
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October 5, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats

The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.

Iran’s Top Security Official Warns of Dire Economic Crisis

The rare admission from Mohsen Rezaei, the security chief, came weeks after the U.S. tightened sanctions and its naval blockade.

Superpowers Race to Put Nuclear Reactors on the Moon

The United States wants a reactor on the moon by 2030. A Russian-Chinese alliance is working on one for 2036. Some leading scientists say the danger is great.

World

Lula and Bolsonaro Head to Runoff for Brazil’s Presidency

Neither President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nor Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of a former president, won the first round, but Mr. Bolsonaro took more votes.

Saudi-Backed Yemeni Government Declares War Against Houthis

More than 200 U.S. intelligence and military analysts are in Saudi Arabia helping it provide assistance to its Yemeni allies, current and former U.S. officials say.

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U.S.

Measles Outbreak in Amish Country Forces Some to Rethink Vaccines

The spread of measles in Pennsylvania and Ohio is largely affecting Amish communities where vaccinations levels are low.

Court Tosses ​​Sentence After A.I. Video of Victim ‘Forgiving’ His Killer Is Played

An appellate court in Arizona threw out the prison sentence of a man convicted of manslaughter after an A.I.-generated video of his victim was played in court.

Tight Competition: The Contest to Name Philly’s Best Parallel Parker

Out of more than 900 applicants, 15 were chosen to compete in three rounds, including “Tight Squeeze” and “Under Duress.”

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Politics

Democrats Lead Governor Races Deep in Republican Territory, Polls Show

Democratic advantages in the races for governor in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Alaska reflect deep unhappiness with President Trump and the economy. A Republican leads in Kansas.

At Trump’s Rallies, a Familiar Mix of Rituals and a Plea to ‘Please Pretend’

President Trump is doggedly lending his support to Republican candidates facing a rough midterm season. He is the same campaigner he has always been, but his crowds have changed.

Why Kansas Has Suddenly Moved to Center of the Fight for Senate Control

The state hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in nearly a century. Economic challenges during President Trump’s second term, as well as other factors, have put it in play.

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Business

Rebuked by Bond Market, Bessent Says ‘House’ Does Not Always Win

The Treasury secretary said in an interview with Axios that he cannot control the Treasury market but argued that U.S. bond yields would come back down over time.

P.&G.’s Chief on Whether Brand Loyalty Is Enough When Prices Keep Climbing

Procter & Gamble’s new boss, Shailesh Jejurikar, talks about how the company is thinking about higher costs, what gets passed on to consumers and how A.I. helps it compete.

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New York

After Week of Turmoil at Cornell, a Heavy Cloud Hangs Over Student Life

As the weekend arrived, much of the nightlife in the upstate New York college town was subdued. But there were still some students looking to cut loose.

Tractor Pulling Hayride in Upstate New York Flips, Injuring at Least 6

A sheriff said the tractor appeared to be traveling at a high rate of speed and was out of control when it overturned Sunday in Wellsburg, N.Y., near the Pennsylvania border.

Popular Cookie Chain Abruptly Shuts Down in New York City

The chain, which began as a shop in Astoria, Queens, and expanded as far as Texas, closed all locations on Friday.

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Arts

Anne Hathaway Ends ‘Renaissance’ Year With Third No. 1 Movie

“Verity,” Hathaway’s fifth film of the year, opened this weekend with $33 million months after “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “The Odyssey” also topped the box office.

Fall for Dance Returns, With an A-for-Effort Stunt

The Australian theater collective Pony Cam and Israel’s Lior Tavori Dance Company were among the offerings in the final three of this year’s programs.

10-Minute Challenge: 43 Paintings in One

We’d like you to look at one piece of art for 10 minutes, uninterrupted.

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Books

How the Gold Rush Broke America

In “The Rush,” Nathaniel Philbrick paints a portrait of the treasure seekers, prospectors and conniving politicians who shaped the destiny of the United States.

A Daring New Novel About a Black Cop Breaks All the Rules

What seems like a story of a man hoping to reunite with a childhood flame is really a high-wire act about police brutality, racist conspiracies and much, much more.

The Chilling Reality Beneath Sean Combs’s Self-Mythology

The most comprehensive biography of the hip-hop mogul to date is both an in-depth character study and a 30-year chronicle of crime and hubris.

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Science

A Supreme Court Battle Over Climate Change Begins

The justices are about to hear a lawsuit that could determine whether the oil industry faces billions of dollars in liability for damages caused by global warming.