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Stage Fright
Halloween presents an endless parade of ghouls and goblins. Most aren’t actually scary, but can illuminate some things about the nature of fear.
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Mosquito Lasers
China has come up with an innovative way to kill the insects.
In China.
Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and Professor X on ‘X-Men,’ Dies at 86
The British actor was 86. He achieved pop-culture stardom as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard on “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
Patrick Stewart was Professor X in five “X-Men” movies, Macbeth on Broadway and, recently, the voice of a wise ram in “The Sheep Detectives.”
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Four Scenarios for How the Midterms Could Go
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
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
Karl Bushby has walked 31,000 miles, crossing some of the world’s harshest landscapes. He plans to reach his mother’s house in England next week.
Mr. Bushby in London. He said his journey was a reminder of people’s kindness.
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Do You Have Questions About the U.S. Midterm Elections?
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A.I. by the Numbers
Plus, Israel’s election, Flávio 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
South Carolina seems like a serious race; Minnesota may not be; and Florida still appears out of reach for Democrats.
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