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Received — 28 October 2026 ⏭

What Does the Cheesecake Factory’s Designer Think of Obama and Trump’s Jabs at His Décor?

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By: Kim Severson
28 October 2026 at 20:55
Long before its baroque décor and class identity became midterm talking points, this durable restaurant chain survived some withering critiques.

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The Cheesecake Factory has defined the term “upscale casual dining,” and closely read the psyche and the appetite of the American diner.

4 Takeaways From Israel’s Election

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By: David M. Halbfinger
28 October 2026 at 17:10
Votes are still being counted, and much is in flux. But as the stage was set for bitter talks over forming a government, nearly all sides could face disappointment.

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For Israel’s Neighbors in Middle East, the Election Offers Little Hope of a Reset

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By: Christina Goldbaum
28 October 2026 at 13:45
Few countries in the Middle East expect a turning point in relations with Israel. But the outcome of the vote has implications for the regional conflict with Iran.

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Parts of Lebanon have been greatly damaged in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah since March, including the Dahiya neighborhood, a Hezbollah stronghold in the capital, Beirut.

Behind Italy’s Protests: Rising Prices and Sinking Hopes

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By: Motoko Rich and Josephine de La Bruyère
28 October 2026 at 16:16
Inspired in part by French demonstrations, protests in Italy by students in the north and truckers in the south could affect national elections next year.

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Demonstrators clashed with police in Milan this month.

The Federal Reserve Will Release Its Interest Rate Decision Today. Here’s What to Watch.

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By: Colby Smith
28 October 2026 at 12:05
The central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days before the midterm elections.

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The Federal Reserve is expected to press pause on raising interest rates after delivering a rate increase last month for the first time since 2023.

The U.S. Attorneys Carrying Out Trump’s Election and Grievance Cases

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By: Devlin Barrett
28 October 2026 at 12:02
Together, they have pursued cases against the president’s enemies and protesters and amplified false claims of widespread election fraud, often citing thin evidence.

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A Chinese Port Could Be a Lifeline for Spain, but Also a Threat

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By: Jason Horowitz
28 October 2026 at 07:01
Residents say a proposed Chinese car plant in northern Spain will create new jobs. Others say it’s a long-term risk, distilling a debate about the costs and perks of ties to China.

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Boats in Ferrol, Spain, in 2020. The city is becoming known for its warm welcome of Chinese industry into Spain and Western Europe.

A Historic Show of Strength for Israel’s Arab Minority

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By: Liam Stack
28 October 2026 at 14:32
Voters supporting two leading Arab parties turned out in record numbers to voice their opposition to the Netanyahu government in Tuesday’s election.

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Supporters of Israel’s Arab-led Joint List political alliance cheering as the first exit polls were announced on Tuesday.

Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson

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By: Michael S. Schmidt · Alan Feuer and Glenn Thrush
28 October 2026 at 05:21
The rejection of the indictment was the latest extraordinary setback in President Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to go after his political opponents.

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The investigation of Cassidy Hutchinson was directed to the Justice Department’s civil rights division, which normally focuses on issues like police violence and election integrity.
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