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  1. Scenes From America on the Edge, Partying and Despairing Op Ed, Yesterday

    Election night and the day after, 2024.

  2. El Lollapalooza de la longevidad mundial atrae a los buscadores de serenidad En español, Yesterday

    Miles de personas en busca de la salud fuera del sistema médico se reunieron en Florida para escuchar a los influentes y sanadores más afamados.

  3. University of Southern California President Will Retire in July National, November 8

    Carol Folt took over in 2019, often steadying the university but drawing criticism for her handling of campus protests last spring.

  4. Wave of Racist Texts After Election Prompts F.B.I.’s Scrutiny Washington, November 8

    The texts, which showed up as early as Wednesday morning, were reported in at least 13 states across the country.

  5. On the Ballot, Abortion Rights Proved More Popular Than Kamala Harris Election Analytics, November 8

    In states like Arizona and Nevada, some voters split their tickets, supporting abortion rights measures while also backing Donald Trump.

  6. Lo que los votantes de Estados Unidos le están diciendo a las élites En español, November 8

    Quienes tratamos con condescendencia a Donald Trump deberíamos sentirnos humildes: hizo algo que ninguno de nosotros podría hacer.

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  8. A Dark Suit and a Weary Smile Styles, November 7

    In her concession speech, Kamala Harris offered an image for a long fight.

  9. Voters to Elites: Do You See Me Now? Op Ed, November 7

    Donald Trump is a monstrous narcissist, but there’s something off about an educated class that looks in the mirror of society and sees only itself.

  10. 7 Salisbury U. Students Beat Person Because of Sexual Orientation, Police Say Express, November 6

    The students, who face assault and hate crime charges, lured a person to an apartment where they spat on him and broke a rib, the police said.

  11. Kamala Harris to Concede Election to Donald Trump Politics, November 6

    Vice President Kamala Harris is slated to speak at 4 p.m. Eastern time from Howard University, according to a campaign official briefed on her plans.

  12. Un pueblo indígena en Indonesia consigue un alfabeto: el de Corea En español, November 6

    La lengua cia-cia se ha transmitido oralmente durante siglos. Ahora los niños del pueblo cia-cia aprenden a escribirla en hangul, la escritura coreana.

  13. Judge Denies Request to Extend Hours Despite 6-Hour Wait to Vote Near Lehigh University National, November 5

    The lines to cast a ballot at the Banana Factory, an art center in Bethlehem, Pa., stretched for blocks, voters said.

  14. Politics, Power and Campus Culture Letters, November 5

    Readers discuss university governance and identity politics. Also: An election absence from school; feeling “despairalyzed”; a Marathon memory; a wedding dress.

  15. Japanese Scientists Bet on an Ancient Material for Their New Satellite: Wood Express, November 5

    Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.

  16. The Best Laid Plans to Enjoy (or Ignore) Election Day Styles, November 5

    Watching the news, attending election parties, singing with friends and getting Botox are among the activities some people have planned.

  17. Fire Destroys Century-Old Building at Knoxville College Express, November 5

    In-person classes haven’t been held at the historically Black college in Tennessee since 2015. A fire official said that no injuries had been reported in the blaze.

  18. Harris y Trump, muy reñidos en estados de tendencia electoral incierta, según sondeos del Times/Siena En español, November 5

    Kamala Harris muestra una nueva fuerza en Carolina del Norte y Georgia, mientras que el expresidente Donald Trump borra su ventaja en Pensilvania y mantiene la suya en Arizona.

  19. Kamala Harris apela al orgullo latino en la recta final En español, November 4

    La vicepresidenta espera que la reacción negativa contra los comentarios racistas en el mitin del Madison Square Garden reste atractivo a Donald Trump entre un grupo crítico de votantes.

  20. ‘Es mi época favorita del año’: Mariah Carey habla de sus 30 años como Reina de la Navidad En español, November 4

    Tres décadas después de su lanzamiento, “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, se ha convertido en uno de los temas más exitosos en la lista Hot 100 de Billboard, y quizá sea la canción navideña más conocida del último medio siglo.

  21. ‘Coach Walz’ Delivers a Last Round of Fiery Pep Talks Politics, November 4

    Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, is making a last-minute appeal to white working-class men. But for all his talk of football, that bloc is far from a safe bet for his ticket.

  22. Elecciones en EE. UU.: algunas sorpresas en los últimos sondeos, pero sigue el empate En español, November 4

    Normalmente, las encuestas finales apuntan hacia un favorito relativamente claro, aunque ese candidato no llegue a ganar. Esta vez no será así.

  23. An Indonesian Tribe’s Language Gets an Alphabet: Korea’s Foreign, November 4

    The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe’s children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script.

  24. Harris, at Final Michigan Rally, Offers Forward-Looking Vision Politics, November 4

    “Our campaign has not been about being against something, it is about being for something,” Vice President Kamala Harris said, avoiding any mention of her rival by name.

  25. What Polls Can Tell Us, Beyond the Horse Race Election Analytics, November 3

    As the election dust prepares to settle, patterns are emerging that might provide valuable context in the weeks to come.

  26. Weary, Troubled and Nervous: Americans Flood the Early Vote Politics, November 3

    Nearly 75 million people have cast early ballots, making their voices heard amid worry about the process, the outcome and democracy itself.

  27. Some Surprises in Last Battleground Polls, but Still a Deadlock Upshot, November 3

    A rise for Kamala Harris in the Sun Belt, and a dip in the Northern swing states.

  28. Harris Appeals to Latino Pride, and Anger at Trump, in Final Push Politics, November 3

    Kamala Harris is hoping that backlash to the bigotry at the Madison Square Garden rally will blunt Donald Trump’s appeal with a critical group of voters.

  29. Harris and Trump Battle to the Wire in Swing States, Times/Siena Polls Find Politics, November 3

    Donald J. Trump has improved his standing in Pennsylvania even as late-deciding voters appear to be breaking for Kamala Harris.

  30. How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life Magazine, November 3

    On Oct. 7, an Israeli college student opened her phone. What she did next landed her in prison.

  31. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Inquirer/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in Pennsylvania Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena College poll conducted among 1,527 voters in Pennsylvania from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  32. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Inquirer/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Pennsylvania Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena College poll conducted among 1,527 voters in Pennsylvania from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2 2024.

  33. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Michigan Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 998 voters in Michigan from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  34. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in Michigan Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 998 voters in Michigan from Oct. 29 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  35. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in the 2024 Battlegrounds Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 7,575 registered voters in the 2024 Battlegrounds from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  36. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in the 2024 Battlegrounds Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 7,879 likely voters in the 2024 battleground states from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  37. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in North Carolina Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,010 voters in North Carolina from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  38. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in North Carolina Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,010 voters in North Carolina from Oct. 28 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  39. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Wisconsin Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,305 likely voters in Wisconsin from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  40. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in Wisconsin Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,001 registered voters in Wisconsin from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  41. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in Nevada Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,010 voters in Nevada from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  42. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Nevada Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,010 voters in Nevada from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  43. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Georgia Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,004 voters in Georgia from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, 2024.

  44. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in Georgia Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,004 voters in Georgia from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, 2024.

  45. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in Arizona Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,025 voters in Arizona from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  46. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Arizona Interactive, November 3

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,025 voters in Arizona from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2, 2024.

  47. Tailgating in Wisconsin With the Bros Trump Needs Podcasts, November 2

    Gender is a main dividing line in 2024. And young swing-state voters know it.

  48. Behind a Wall of Trees, Archaeologists Discover a Maya City Foreign, November 2

    A city with temple pyramids not far from the road and a site with a Maya complex built alongside a sinkhole lend to evidence that the Maya civilization was even more sprawling than known.

  49. How to Survive Swing State Stress: Prayer, Canvassing and Knowing When to Let Go National, November 2

    Georgia’s status as a battleground state is a source of pride, but also of high anxiety at the end of a grinding election.

  50. Professors Are Uniquely Powerful. That May Be Changing. National, November 2

    Faculty members are used to sharing power with presidents and trustees to run universities. But some presidents and lawmakers have made moves to reduce their say.

  51. Trump Bashes Arab Americans. Here’s Why Some Like Him Anyway. Metropolitan, November 2

    In a diverse enclave on Staten Island, some business owners say former President Donald J. Trump’s racist rhetoric and anti-Muslim policies are troubling but not disqualifying.

  52. This Sorority Is Going All in to Get Out the Vote National, November 1

    Alpha Kappa Alpha’s forceful push to increase voter turnout could help boost critical support for Democrats from Black voters.

  53. Disinformation Watchdogs Are Under Pressure. This Group Refuses to Stop. Business, November 1

    Though a larger coalition of fact checkers has disbanded, a team of students and researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle is still working to document how lies online threaten to undermine this year’s presidential race.

  54. Diving to Drink a 19th-Century Shipwreck’s Treasure Science, November 1

    A team recently dived deep beneath Lake Huron hoping to harvest grain that may one day be distilled into whiskey with a flavor forgotten to history.

  55. ‘It’s Time!’ Mariah Carey Reflects on 30 Years as Queen of Christmas Weekend, November 1

    Getting her usual early start on the holiday, the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter looks back on the phenomenon she created.

  56. Investigators Say a High-Profile Dealer Trafficked 2,000 Looted Artifacts Culture, October 31

    In an arrest warrant for Edoardo Almagià, a Princeton-educated antiquities dealer, the Manhattan district attorney’s office detailed what it described as decades of illicit transactions.

  57. What Teens Said They Hope for and Fear in the 2024 Election Headway, October 31

    Responses to the Headway Election Challenge paint a picture of teenagers navigating a highly charged political moment.

  58. Internal Emails Show Harvard Leaders Debating Response to Hamas Attack National, October 31

    Messages among leaders at Harvard and other universities, published by House Republicans, reveal discussions on how to balance public statements about the war and how to negotiate with protesters.

  59. ‘Witch Marks’? Curses? Medieval Etchings at a Manor House Raise Creepy Questions Express, October 31

    A discovery of etched symbols and writing at a British Manor House has experts examining their possible meaning.

  60. Five Charged in Cheating Scandal That Helped Over 200 ‘Unqualified’ Texas Teachers Express, October 30

    Prosecutors said that the “kingpin,” a high school basketball coach in Houston, had helped educators fraudulently pass more than 400 tests.

  61. An Artist, Her Benefactor and a Murder at a Hamptons Resort Metro, October 30

    The owner of a tile company funded Sabina Khorramdel’s life of travel and creation. After she was found slain, his body was discovered at his Pennsylvania home.

  62. Polls Show Trump’s Edge Shrinking on Voters’ Top Issue: The Economy Election Analytics, October 30

    It remains priority No. 1 for many voters, particularly those who are still undecided, according to Times/Siena polling. But can Kamala Harris translate her gains into votes?

  63. Being a College Athlete Now Means Constant Travel and Missed Classes National, October 30

    Players are dealing with far-flung travel, jet lag and the pressures of trying to balance the roles of student, athlete and entrepreneur more than ever before.

  64. Why a Wealthy University Is Selling 2 of Its Paintings Metro, October 30

    Rockefeller University will auction off two works by Joan Mitchell, an Abstract Expressionist painter. They could sell for $32 million.

  65. 6 Classic College Football Towns to Visit Travel, October 30

    Go for the energy of the mascots, marching bands and touchdown cheers, but don’t miss the museums, art, nightlife and more that make these places special.

  66. As Trump Sows Doubt on Pennsylvania Voting, Officials Say the System Is Working Politics, October 30

    Donald Trump is using reports about suspicious voter registrations to cast the election as already flawed. County officials say the episodes are being distorted.

  67. San Jose State Women’s Volleyball Team Finds Itself at Center of Transgender Debate National, October 29

    After reports that the team includes a transgender player, several schools have forfeited matches against the university out of protest.

  68. Recruiting Gen Z Voters With ‘Poll Dancers’ and Yung Gravy Styles, October 28

    The Party to the Polls Purple Tour, a nonpartisan event series geared toward young voters, aims to make voting rowdy.

  69. La científica rebelde que formó a Kamala Harris En español, October 28

    Shyamala Gopalan Harris, la madre de la candidata presidencial, fue una investigadora del cáncer de mama cuya política igualitaria a menudo se oponía a la cultura patriarcal de los laboratorios.

  70. The Rebellious Scientist Who Made Kamala Harris Science, October 28

    The presidential candidate’s mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was a breast cancer researcher whose egalitarian politics often bucked a patriarchal lab culture.

  71. The Trump Campaign’s Big Gamble The Daily, October 28

    A look inside the operation’s field office in Maricopa County, Ariz.

  72. Republicans Cling to Slim Leads in Nebraska and Texas Senate Races Politics, October 28

    In Nebraska, Dan Osborn, an independent, is in a tight race with Senator Deb Fischer, and in Texas, Representative Colin Allred is four percentage points behind Senator Ted Cruz.

  73. In Western North Carolina, Helene’s Devastation Is Threatening Health Care Access National, October 28

    Dozens of volunteer doctors, nurses and psychologists traveled to the region to treat people whose routines, including medical appointments, were disrupted by the storm.

  74. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in Texas Interactive, October 28

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,180 voters in Texas from Oct. 23 to 26, 2024.

  75. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Siena Polls of Registered Voters in Nebraska and Nebraska’s 2nd C.D. Interactive, October 28

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,194 voters in Nebraska, including 500 voters in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District, from Oct. 23 to 26, 2024.

  76. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Texas Interactive, October 28

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,180 voters in Texas from Oct. 23 to 26, 2024.

  77. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Polls of the Likely Electorate in Nebraska and Nebraska’s 2nd C.D. Interactive, October 28

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 1,194 voters in Nebraska, including 500 voters in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District, from Oct. 23 to 26, 2024.

  78. Voters Are Deeply Skeptical About the Health of American Democracy Politics, October 27

    Nearly half say it does not do a good job representing the people, and three-quarters say it is under threat, according to a Times/Siena poll.

  79. Book Bans Live On in School District Now Run by Democrats National, October 27

    Democrats swept a school board election in Bucks County after Republicans instituted book bans and other changes. But the right-wing “parental rights” movement has left an indelible mark.

  80. Hay una poderosa razón por la que los universitarios ya no leen En español, October 27

    El mundo está enviando un mensaje sobre sus prioridades, y no parece que incluyan Moby Dick.

  81. Majority Want Eric Adams to Resign, Times/Siena Poll Finds Metro, October 26

    Few approved of Mr. Adams’s job performance, and he trailed Andrew Cuomo and Letitia James in an early survey of potential mayoral candidates.

  82. A Skeleton Bank of Understudied Species Science, October 26

    With a new database of medical images, zoo and wildlife vets can finally see what healthy uncommon animals, from rhinos and tamarins to pangolins and sea stars, should look like on the inside.

  83. Art Museums Reach Out to Visitors From Behind Closed Doors Special Sections, October 26

    Museums have adopted creative engagement strategies when renovation work keeps visitors away.

  84. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in New York City Interactive, October 26

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 853 registered voters in New York City from Oct. 20 to 23, 2024.

  85. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in New York City Interactive, October 26

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 853 likely voters in New York City from Oct. 20 to 23, 2024.

  86. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in New York City Interactive, October 26

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 853 registered voters in New York City from Oct. 20 to 23, 2024.

  87. The Man Who Shaped China’s Strongman Rule Has a New Job: Winning Taiwan Foreign, October 26

    Xi Jinping’s top adviser, Wang Huning, is credited with shaping the authoritarianism that steered China’s rise. But can he influence Taiwan?

  88. Biden Administration Floats Student Loan Relief for Borrowers Facing Hardship Washington, October 25

    The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks.

  89. Leon Cooper Dies at 94; Nobelist Unlocked Secrets of Superconductivity Obits, October 25

    He shared the 1972 physics prize for showing how some materials could convey electricity without resistance. He also did pioneering research in neuroscience.

  90. That 800-Year-Old Corpse in the Well? Early Biological Warfare. Science, October 25

    Archaeologists in Norway have confirmed that an ancient set of human remains known as the Well Man were intended to make the locals unwell.

  91. Harris y Trump empatados hasta el final, según la última encuesta nacional del Times/Siena En español, October 25

    Pocas veces el electorado ha parecido tan dividido. La más reciente encuesta del New York Times/Siena College revela que Harris y Trump están empatados 48 a 48 por ciento.

  92. Fatal Drug Overdoses Are Dropping. Not Everyone Is Spared. Washington, October 25

    Federal officials have celebrated a striking drop in drug overdoses across the country. But state-level data shows that Black people are suffering significantly worse outcomes than white people.

  93. Harris and Trump Deadlocked to the End, Final Times/Siena National Poll Finds Politics, October 25

    The electorate has rarely seemed so evenly divided. The latest New York Times/Siena College poll found Harris and Trump tied 48 to 48.

  94. There’s a Very Good Reason College Students Don’t Read Anymore Op Ed, October 25

    The world is sending a message about its priorities, and they do not appear to include “Moby-Dick.”

  95. Cross-Tabs: Late October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate Interactive, October 25

    Results of a nationwide New York Times/Siena College poll of 2,516 likely voters conducted from Oct. 20 to 23, 2024.

  96. Toplines: Late October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters Nationwide Interactive, October 25

    Results of a nationwide New York Times/Siena College poll of 2,516 registered voters conducted from Oct. 20 to 23, 2024.

  97. Top Law Firms Shrink From the Heat of the Mideast Conflict Metropolitan, October 25

    When a Columbia professor needed a lawyer because of her comments about the actions of former Israeli soldiers on campus, tensions over the Israel-Hamas war got in the way.

  98. Philip Zimbardo, 91, Whose Stanford Prison Experiment Studied Evil, Dies Obits, October 24

    His provocative research made him a popular figure on campus. But his exploration of how good people can turn evil raised ethical questions.

  99. Finger-Pointing if Trump Beats Harris Letters, October 24

    Readers discuss a column by Bret Stephens. Also: A flood of election mailers in Pennsylvania; speech on campus; fighting malaria.

  100. Teens to Hollywood: Enough Sex, Already Business, October 24

    At least that is what they told researchers at U.C.L.A. The high popularity of romance plots in movies and shows suggests otherwise.

  101. Do People in ‘Blue Zones’ Actually Live Longer? Well, October 24

    The premise is catchy, but some think it’s based on faulty data.

  102. Gustavo Gutiérrez, Father of Liberation Theology, Dies at 96 Obits, October 23

    Once considered revolutionary, his notion of empathy and advocacy for the poor has become a central tenet of Catholic social teaching.

  103. Professors in Trouble Over Protests Wonder if Academic Freedom Is Dying National, October 23

    Universities have cracked down on professors for pro-Palestinian activism, saying they are protecting students and tamping down on hate speech. Faculty members say punishments have put a “chill in the air.”

  104. La guerra en Ucrania ha sido un obstáculo contra las investigaciones en el Ártico ruso En español, October 23

    El estancamiento de la colaboración entre científicos occidentales y rusos está retrasando los esfuerzos para monitorear el Ártico, el cual se está calentando cuatro veces más rápido que el promedio mundial.

  105. Freshman Enrollment Appears to Decline for the First Time Since 2020 Washington, October 23

    A projected 5 percent drop in this year’s freshman class follows a number of disruptions last year, including persistent failures with the FAFSA form.

  106. Yehuda Bauer, 98, Scholar Who Saw Jewish Resistance in Holocaust, Dies Obits, October 22

    A leading historian of antisemitism, he countered the prevailing narrative of Jewish victimhood and later pushed back against efforts to diminish the Holocaust’s significance.

  107. OpenAI Hires Former White House Official as Its Chief Economist Business, October 22

    Aaron Chatterji was chief economist at the Commerce Department under President Biden and served on President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers.

  108. Russia’s Warming Arctic Is a Climate Threat. War Has Shut Scientists Out of It. Climate, October 22

    Climate science has been stymied as Russia continues its war in Ukraine. The stalled work threatens to leave the West without a clear picture of how fast the Earth is heating up.

  109. How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular Magazine, October 22

    For decades, the sport has been shaped in large part by one company — and one man.

  110. Ralph Jennings, 86, Dies; Built Up Fordham’s Public Radio Station Obits, October 21

    He transformed WFUV from “a sandbox” into a professional operation, increasing its listenership nearly tenfold.

  111. I Don’t Want to Live in a Monoculture, and Neither Do You Op Ed, October 20

    Few things can change your perspective for the better more than being attacked from both sides of America’s culture war.

  112. College Officials Must Condemn On-Campus Support for Hamas Violence Op Ed, October 20

    Would school administrators be silent if there was a Ku Klux Klan gathering on their campus celebrating white supremacist violence?

  113. At Homecoming, Howard Alumni Are Excited and Anxious for Harris Politics, October 20

    The H.B.C.U. celebrated its centennial homecoming this weekend, with many partygoers holding their breath for the school’s famous alumna, Vice President Kamala Harris, in the election’s homestretch.

  114. Harris May Be Catching Up on a Key Polling Question: Which Candidate Helps You? Election Analytics, October 20

    Many voters believe Donald Trump’s policies have helped them, Times/Siena polls show. Kamala Harris has made up some lost ground on that question, though there are warning signs in the swing states.

  115. Zumba Teacher? ‘Anti-Woke’ Cleric? 38 Candidates Line Up to Head Oxford Foreign, October 20

    The role of chancellor at the University of Oxford has been around for 800 years. This year, a particularly broad range of people have applied.

  116. Nicholas Daniloff, 89, Dies; Reporter’s Arrest in Moscow Ignited a Firestorm Obits, October 18

    A veteran foreign correspondent during the Cold War, he was held on trumped-up espionage charges. He credited President Ronald Reagan with fighting for his release.

  117. A Pollster Helps Us Manage Our Election Anxiety Op Ed, October 18

    It’s been a tumultuous campaign. Kristen Soltis Anderson helps us find stability in the polls.

  118. Texas Attorney General Sues Doctor Over Treatment for Transgender Minors National, October 17

    Ken Paxton, the attorney general, said it was the first enforcement action under a state ban on treatment.

  119. ‘A Rip-Off’: Students Secure a Final Settlement Against Walden University Washington, October 17

    A $28.5 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit against the university helped create a fresh precedent for prosecuting predatory advertising in for-profit education.

  120. Trump enfrenta duras preguntas de los votantes hispanos con defensas y evasivas En español, October 17

    En una asamblea transmitida por Univision el miércoles, Donald Trump no respondió directamente a muchas preguntas francas sobre el cambio climático, la inmigración, el derecho al aborto y otros temas.

  121. The World’s Carbon Sinks Are on Fire Climate, October 17

    Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.

  122. Estos científicos analizaron el aliento de los delfines y encontraron plástico En español, October 17

    Los investigadores que estudian los delfines mulares encontraron poliéster y otros plásticos en todos los animales que analizaron.

  123. Theaster Gates Is Redefining What It Means to Be an Artist Interactive, October 17

    With a practice that includes painting, ceramics and real estate, he has truly earned the title “multidisciplinary.”

  124. Columbia Cancer Surgeon Notches 5 More Retractions for Suspicious Data Science, October 16

    Dr. Sam Yoon and a collaborator duplicated images across their research studies over many years. The collaborator has left Columbia.

  125. Trump Faces Tough Questions From Hispanic Voters, but Largely Defends or Dodges Politics, October 16

    In a town hall that Univision broadcast on Wednesday night, Donald J. Trump did not directly answer many frank questions on climate change, immigration, abortion rights and other topics.

  126. These Scientists Tested Dolphin Breath. They Found Plastic. Climate, October 16

    Researchers studying bottlenose dolphins found polyester and other plastics in every animal they tested.

  127. Columbia Bars Vocal Pro-Israel Professor From Campus National, October 16

    The university said Shai Davidai had repeatedly harassed and intimidated employees. He said the university had not done enough to crack down on pro-Palestinian protests.

  128. A Top University Bet on D.E.I. What Went Wrong? N Y T Now, October 16

    We cover the impact of college diversity programs.

  129. Critics of Affirmative Action Say This Year’s Admissions Data Are Fishy. They’re Not. Op Ed, October 16

    There are perfectly legal explanations for why schools’ demographics might not change after the fall of affirmative action.

  130. Paul Rudolph Was an Architectural Star. Now He’s a Cautionary Tale. Culture, October 16

    His Brutalist buildings, praised during the Kennedy era, are now being demolished. A new exhibition in Manhattan looks at the limits of genius.

  131. What to Know About the University of Michigan’s D.E.I. Experiment Magazine, October 16

    A Times investigation found that the school built one of the most ambitious diversity programs in the country — only to see increased discord and division on campus.

  132. The University of Michigan Doubled Down on D.E.I. What Went Wrong? Investigative, October 16

    A decade and a quarter of a billion dollars later, students and faculty are more frustrated than ever.

  133. Ted Cruz and Colin Allred Face Off in Texas Senate Debate National, October 15

    The candidates engaged in a fiery but substantive matchup on Tuesday night, as polls showed Mr. Cruz with a slight lead.

  134. Trump and Harris Both Like a Child Tax Credit, but With Different Aims Washington, October 14

    Kamala Harris’s campaign is pushing a version of the credit intended to fight child poverty, while Donald J. Trump sees the program primarily as a tax cut for people higher up the income scale.

  135. Most Voters Have Been Offended by Trump. It’s Not Always a Deal Breaker. Politics, October 14

    Voters who said they had been offended by Donald J. Trump, but not recently, supported him by a wide margin.

  136. Harris’s Final Challenge: Restore a Splintering Democratic Coalition Politics, October 14

    Defections from Black and Latino voters are making Kamala Harris more dependent on white, suburban voters — and complicating her path to victory.

  137. Trump mantiene ventaja en Arizona y Harris en Pensilvania, según una encuesta En español, October 13

    Las últimas encuestas del Times/Inquirer/Siena sitúan a Donald Trump con seis puntos de ventaja en Arizona y a Kamala Harris con cuatro puntos en Pensilvania.

  138. Los votantes negros se alejan de los demócratas, según una encuesta En español, October 13

    Aunque la vicepresidenta Kamala Harris va por buen camino para ganarse a la mayoría de los votantes negros, persiste una brecha significativa en el apoyo de este grupo.

  139. Harris Struggles to Win Over Latinos, While Trump Holds His Grip, Poll Shows Politics, October 13

    Latino voters said they were open to Donald J. Trump’s immigration policies and hungry for change. Many remain undecided.

  140. GOP Is Making Inroads With Black and Hispanic Voters Video, October 13

    Former President Donald J. Trump has gained some ground since 2020 among Black and Hispanic voters, especially men. Ruth Igielnik, who conducts polls for The New York Times, explains.

  141. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Hispanic Likely Electorate Interactive, October 13

    Results of a nationwide New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 902 Hispanic voters from Sept. 29 to Oct. 6, 2024.

  142. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in Arizona Interactive, October 12

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 808 likely voters in Arizona from Oct. 7 to 10, 2024.

  143. Trump Leads in Arizona as Harris Holds an Edge in Pennsylvania, New Polls Show Politics, October 12

    The latest Times/Inquirer/Siena polls found Donald Trump with a six-point advantage in Arizona, and Kamala Harris with a four-point lead in Pennsylvania.

  144. Black Voters Drift From Democrats, Imperiling Harris’s Bid, Poll Shows Politics, October 12

    Vice President Kamala Harris is on track to win a majority of Black voters, and has brought many back to her party since taking over for President Biden. Still, a significant gap in support persists.

  145. Toplines: October 2024 Times/Inquirer/Siena Poll of Registered Voters in Pennsylvania Interactive, October 12

    Results of a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena College poll conducted among 857 registered voters in Pennsylvania from Oct. 7 to 10, 2024.

  146. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Inquirer/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Pennsylvania Interactive, October 12

    Results of a New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena College poll conducted among 857 likely voters in Pennsylvania from Oct. 7 to 10, 2024.

  147. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Likely Electorate in Arizona Interactive, October 12

    Results of a New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 808 likely voters in Arizona from Oct. 7 to 10, 2024.

  148. Cross-Tabs: October 2024 Times/Siena Poll of the Black Likely Electorate Interactive, October 12

    Results of a nationwide New York Times/Siena College poll conducted among 589 Black voters from Sept. 29 to Oct. 6, 2024.

  149. How Global Warming Made Hurricane Milton More Intense and Destructive Climate, October 11

    Greenhouse gas emissions added rain, intensified winds and doubled the storm’s potential property damage, scientists estimated.

  150. Do Careerism and College Mix? Letters, October 6

    Readers respond to a guest essay by a recent college graduate. Also: New York City’s new outdoor dining program; how immigrants built America.