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The Republicans Warning They Have a Problem
Off-year elections might hold more lessons for Republicans than Democrats.
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Trump vs. Mamdani: President Sees a Capable Foil in New York’s Next Mayor
President Trump has berated Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, in public. But privately, Mr. Trump describes him as slick and a good talker.
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Two Republican Incumbents Will Face Off as Red Turf Shrinks in California
Representatives Ken Calvert and Young Kim will vie for the same district, underscoring the dilemma faced by state Republicans as their territory dwindles after the passage of Proposition 50.
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FAA Warns of Air Traffic Cuts Friday if Government Shutdown Continues
The plan, which officials said was intended to help air traffic controllers, would force the cancellation of thousands of flights as the administration seeks to pressure Democrats to end the shutdown.
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Seeking the Elusive Southern Lights in Tasmania
A writer returns to his native Australian island, where seeing the aurora takes more work than in the north, home of mass-market lights tourism. But the awe is the same.
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How to Travel Safely With Children and Teens
Experts advise starting conversations about safety about a week before a journey, taking a family photo at the start of each day, and labeling bags and clothes.
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What Were Those 2 Spooky Flashes That Lit Up the Moon?
A Japanese astronomer captured a pair of objects slamming into the moon in recent days.
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China Delays Return of Astronauts After Debris May Have Hit Spacecraft
The country’s space authorities said they were investigating whether an object had hit a Chinese spacecraft and the risks tied to it.
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Trump Again Names Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA After Pulling His Nomination
The nomination of the billionaire entrepreneur, private astronaut and Elon Musk ally was before the floor of the Senate when the president abruptly withdrew it in June.
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The Times’s Profit Jumps With 460,000 More Subscribers
The Times now has 12.33 million total subscribers to all of its products. It has said it is aiming for 15 million by the end of 2027.