LoginStage Fright
31 October 2026 at 12:58
Halloween presents an endless parade of ghouls and goblins. Most arenβt actually scary, but can illuminate some things about the nature of fear.
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Mosquito Lasers
30 October 2026 at 13:52
China has come up with an innovative way to kill the insects.
In China.
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- Patrick Stewart, βStar Trekβ Captain and Professor X on βX-Men,β Dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, βStar Trekβ Captain and Professor X on βX-Men,β Dies at 86
29 October 2026 at 23:49
The British actor was 86. He achieved pop-culture stardom as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard on βStar Trek: The Next Generation.β
Patrick Stewart was Professor X in five βX-Menβ movies, Macbeth on Broadway and, recently, the voice of a wise ram in βThe Sheep Detectives.β
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Four Scenarios for How the Midterms Could Go
29 October 2026 at 12:11
Expectations are cresting for Democrats, and some kind of wave seems likely, but so much will depend on a few close Senate races.
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Stacking Ballots
29 October 2026 at 14:03
A tale of political intrigue from Alaska.
A sample election ballot in Alaska.
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After 28 Years Walking the Globe, Karl Bushby Is Almost Home
29 October 2026 at 12:29
Karl Bushby has walked 31,000 miles, crossing some of the worldβs harshest landscapes. He plans to reach his motherβs house in England next week.
Mr. Bushby in London. He said his journey was a reminder of peopleβs kindness.
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Do You Have Questions About the U.S. Midterm Elections?
27 October 2026 at 22:01
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A.I. by the Numbers
28 October 2026 at 14:06
Plus, Israelβs election, FlΓ‘vio Bolsonaro and a Gen Z cookbook.
In San Francisco.
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What Our New Senate Polls Tell Us About the State of the Midterms
28 October 2026 at 14:46
South Carolina seems like a serious race; Minnesota may not be; and Florida still appears out of reach for Democrats.
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