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Shares of Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX Tumble After Republican Losses (Gift Article)

The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.

Opinion | Ken Burns: We Face Our Nation’s Fourth Great Crisis (Gift Article)

There’s something fundamental at stake in the midterms this year, beyond policy differences.

Here Are the U.S. Attorneys Who Are Carrying Out Trump’s Grievance Agenda (Gift Article)

Together, they have pursued cases against the president’s enemies and protesters and amplified false claims of widespread election fraud, often citing thin evidence.

A Damning Account Alleges Jared Kushner Conducted Diplomacy for Profit (Gift Article)

The new book by the reporter Matthew Cole connects $2 billion in slush funds from Gulf state leaders to Trump’s son-in-law in an effort to influence U.S. policy.

All 4 living former presidents deny Trump's bizarre Iran bombing claim - NewsBreak

Aides to all four living presidents confirmed to CNN on Monday that none of them have spoken with President Donald Trump about his bombing strikes in Iran,

Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say (Gift Article)

The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.

Opinion | Hegseth Is on a Rampage. Will It Matter in the Midterms? (Gift Article)

A former three-star admiral fired by Pete Hegseth is making his competence a campaign issue.

Opinion | In Six Decades of Public Life, I Never Thought I Would Write This Piece (Gift Article)

Trump’s meddling would have dark consequences for our democracy and our prosperity.

Calling Putin a ‘Humanitarian,’ Witkoff Thanks Him for Releasing an American (Gift Article)

The move buys good will with President Trump while costing the President Vladimir V. Putin — who is wanted for war crimes — little.

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How Did Life Arise? (Gift Article)

Where did it start? How did it grow complex? Why did it get big? Three moments in Earth’s early history when evolution suddenly, inexplicably turned up the dial.

Opinion | Russia Was Losing. Enter President Trump. (Gift Article)

The commander in chief is Putin’s ace in the hole.

U.K. and Europe Recoil From Trump’s Diesel Deal With Putin (Gift Article)

Shocked by the U.S. agreement with Russia, which Ukraine has called “a gift” to President Putin, officials in Europe have coalesced around a cautious diplomatic message.

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Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded for the Advent of Neutrino Astronomy (Gift Article)

The Nobel Committee honored Francis Halzen for his “vision and scientific leadership” of a telescope within the ice at the South Pole.

Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego (Gift Article)

Gov. Gavin Newsom called the president “dangerous and deranged” after his remarks at a political rally, where Mr. Trump said the Iran war was necessary to “keep the world safe.”