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October 31, 2022 Hello. Every day, we'll send you stories we think you'll care about. Improve your recommendations by letting us know what you're interested in. CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   WHAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED TODAY Senate Control Hinges on Neck-and-Neck Races, Times/Siena Poll Finds Letters, Tweets, TV: How Midterm Disinformation Has Washed Over Pennsylvania Young Dreams Extinguished in the Crush of a Halloween Crowd in Seoul He's an Outspoken Defender of Meat. Industry Funds His Research, Files Show. Kenosha Unrest in 2020 Looms Over Wisconsin Governor's Race Go to homepage FROM OPINION Maureen Dowd The Pelosis and a Haunted America Gruesome Republicans are writing our national horror story. Bret Stephens Thank Ye Very Much Kanye West's bigotry should start an honest conversation about the reach of antisemitism. Thomas L. Friedman Putin Is Onto Us When it comes to energy, the West wants five incompatible things at once. Ezra Klein Do the Democrats Deserve Re-election? Looking at the midterms as a referendum. Pamela Paul The Season of Dark Academia The literary genre of dark academia may now be less dark than actual academia. Tomorrow: Guest Essays From Opinion Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. BASED ON YOUR INTERESTS Elon Musk, in a Tweet, Shares Link From Site Known to Publish False News The tweet on Sunday, which was later deleted, posted an article that made baseless allegations about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband. A Thoroughly Modern Old-School Baseball Executive Dave Dombrowski has led four franchises to the World Series as a president of baseball operations, and he has done it by embracing tradition and analytics. What's on TV This Week: 'Dangerous Liaisons' and 'Below Deck Adventure' A new series based on the classic French novel premieres on Starz. And a spinoff of the popular series begins on Bravo. IMPROVE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS International News from around the world Science The wonders of humans and our world Books to Read Suggested reading from Times editors TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT Oil Giants, With Billions in Profits, Face Criticism and an Uncertain Outlook Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported another round of strong profits. But they face political fire over gasoline prices, even as they fear a new downturn. Jessica Pegula Is Peaking Just in Time for the WTA Finals After winning her second career singles title a week ago, the American player with world-class timing on the court has found herself the world No. 3. Opinion | Affirmative Action Is Wrong. There's a Better Way to Make Campuses Diverse. Race-neutral admissions policies can help further a more multifaceted diversity on America's college campuses. $2.4 Million Homes in California A three-bedroom cottage in Santa Monica, a 1911 Edwardian house in San Francisco and a Spanish-style home in San Jose. 'Fast Furniture' Is Cheap. And Americans Are Throwing It in the Trash. The mass-produced furniture that sold furiously during the pandemic could soon be clogging landfills. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games THAT'S IT FOR TODAY Help us find the best stories for you.   CHOOSE YOUR INTERESTS   To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times   |   Get the NYT app Change Your Email   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact   |   Advertise   |   California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018