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Behind the Scenes, JD Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War

The vice president received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, the president and other top officials were saying publicly.

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Republicans Focus on Propping Up Trump on Day 2 of Midterm Convention

Speakers in Dallas hailed the president, whose sagging approval ratings could be an obstacle to Republicans’ pitch that they should stay in power.

 

Some in G.O.P. Balk at Trump’s $5,000 Offer: ‘We’re $40 Trillion in Debt’

The call to send the “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms was panned by some in the party as a socialist-style giveaway.

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The Evening

Catch Up on Today’s Biggest Stories

Anthropic, Missouri’s voting map and Gustavo Dudamel’s New York tenure.

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Supreme Court Again Blocks Republican-Backed Missouri Voting Map

The map had been drawn to give Republicans an advantage in the midterm elections. It was not immediately clear how Missouri would proceed.

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Mail Ballot Overhaul May Come Down to Envelopes

Election officials say proposed federal rules for the design of envelopes used to send ballots would be chaotic and costly, if not impossible, to carry out.

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Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons

In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.

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Analysis

A.I. Could Possibly End Humanity. How Are Humans Supposed to Process That?

The technology is far from the only existential risk our species faces. But weighing such cosmic fears can become a mind-bending exercise.

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Aryna Sabalenka Defeats Jessica Pegula to Reach 4th Straight U.S. Open Final

The two-time reigning tournament champion will look to win her fifth singles Grand Slam on Saturday.

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The Great Read

The Death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Child Changed Her View of Nigeria

The author has moved readers with her novels about Nigerians. After the death of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.

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He Lost His Mother on 9/11. He Grew Up in Her Childhood Bedroom.

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Trump’s Trade War With Canada Is Making Even Sprinkle Makers Nervous

The levies on a long, eclectic list of products from Canada have companies scrambling to figure out if their supply chains are affected.

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Rams Face 49ers in First N.F.L. Regular-Season Game in Australia

The N.F.C. West rivals are in Melbourne to kick off their seasons.

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Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?

The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Our columnist explains the economics behind that price tag.

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Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into L.A. Clippers’ Dealings With Star Player

The investigation into secret, team-arranged sponsorship contracts for Kawhi Leonard is in its earliest stages.

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