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Plus, Scalise and Jordan Announce Bids for Speaker as Vacancy Paralyzes the House

October 4, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Scalise and Jordan Announce Bids for Speaker as Vacancy Paralyzes the House McCarthy's Extraordinary Downfall Reflects an Ungovernable G.O.P. Giuliani's Drinking, Long a Fraught Subject, Has Trump Prosecutors' Attention Matt Gaetz, a Polarizing Figure in Congress, Is Polarizing at Home, Too A Trial in Trump's Georgia Elections Case Will Start Soon — Without Trump Go to homepage FROM PERSONAL PROFILES Giuliani's Drinking, Long a Fraught Subject, Has Trump Prosecutors' Attention The former mayor's drinking has become an investigative subplot in Donald Trump's federal case over 2020 election interference. But long before that, friends had grown deeply concerned. He's a Dab of Glue in a Broken City. Can He Hold It Together? In America's overwhelmed downtowns, private security guards like Michael Bock have become the solution of last resort. When Mr. Secretary Loves to Rock A viral video of Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken introduced Americans to the guitar geek hidden within. Even Michael Lewis Can't Make a Hero Out of Sam Bankman-Fried "Going Infinite," Lewis's new book about the disgraced crypto billionaire, defies the author's winning formula of upbeat narratives and unsung genius. What to Know About Laphonza Butler, Newsom's Appointee to the Senate Ms. Butler, 44, was chosen on Sunday to fill the vacancy created by the death of Senator Dianne Feinstein. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER Gaetz's Ouster of McCarthy Draws Attention to His Ethics Issues Representative Matt Gaetz is facing a House Committee inquiry into allegations of sexual misconduct and misuse of funds. Representative Kevin McCarthy has argued Mr. Gaetz's move against his speakership is payback. What Is Insulin Resistance and How Do You Know if You Have It? We asked experts to explain the condition, its early signs and when to take them seriously. They Accidentally Bought the Wrong House. So They Made It the Right House. After becoming the inadvertent owners of a crumbling building in rural Scotland, a couple spent five years reviving it. With a little help. Barcelona's Unfinished Masterpiece Is Now a Little More Finished After 140 years, Antoni Gaudí's unrealized masterpiece is finally nearing completion. But hurdles still remain, with construction to last until at least 2026. On Senate Choice, Newsom Was in a Box of His Own Making Gov. Gavin Newsom of California's choice of a successor to Dianne Feinstein was complicated by two television interviews that attracted political pressure from many sides. Restaurant Review: I Sodi Returns, Without the Sardine-Can Space The popular Tuscan outpost in the West Village has moved to more generous quarters, but the bracing minimalism of its cooking remains largely intact. In Shipping, a Push to Slash Emissions by Harnessing the Wind More ships are running on wind power, as the global industry tries to fight climate change. One concept has backing from Abba, the Swedish pop stars. When a Pastor and a Pole Dancer Fall in Love Dalijah Franklin first met Willie Francois III after church. She was captivated by his sermon, and he was intrigued by her beauty. 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 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