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Our reporter went to Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul to see how we might one day live with robots. It was part cutting-edge technology, part theatrics.

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We asked 100 scientists about unsolved problems in their fields. They sent back questions about the origins of life, the possibilities for human progress and much more.

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With fewer than 30 days before the midterm elections, Democrats are reaching deeper into traditionally conservative areas while Republicans find themselves fighting to save their incumbents. nyti.ms/4ywJNX0

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Democrats are effectively tied in states that were once seen as long shots, and with at least an edge in states seen as tossups, new polls from The New York Times and Siena University found. Here's why.

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Philadelphia residents competed on Saturday in the city’s first parallel parking championship. Some of the contestants, like a city bus driver, were professionals, while others were in it for the love of the game. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...

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The British Museum may have expected about a million people to visit its landmark Bayeux Tapestry exhibition. But it is struggling to fit ticket holders into the exceptionally popular display. On Monday, the museum said it was extending the exhibition’s opening hours.

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A school bus rolled over on its roof in a crash involving multiple vehicles in Central Florida on Monday, killing two people, including a high school student. Several others were injured, the authorities said.

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From @theathletic.com: The NFL suspended two referees for separate instances of "unprofessional conduct" toward players during Sunday games.

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Before any criminal charges were filed, before any weapons were drawn, before anybody mentioned President Trump, a dog named Bob wanted to go to the park. What happened next between two dog owners will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences. trib.al/PpK1IAM

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Justice Samuel Alito, 76, told CBS News that he considered retiring, but decided against stepping down during the Supreme Court term that concluded in July. He could face pressure if Democrats win the Senate in November.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has begun legal action against the British police force that arrested him and searched his properties this year as part of its investigation into his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

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The number of Democratic women in the House could hit a historic high if they win control of Congress during the midterm elections.

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Gordon Davis, a New York lawyer and civic leader who helped revive Central Park during his tenure as the city’s first Black parks commissioner, died on Sunday. He was 85. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/a...

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Many people who have experienced significant mental illness collect diagnoses over time, like stamps on a passport,” Maia Szalavitz writes. “I have had at least six.”

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Jessica Killin, a Democrat running for Congress in a competitive Colorado district, released an ad that features the family of Virginia Giuffre, one of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent victims, and criticizes Rep. Jeff Crank for blocking the release of Epstein files.

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Marc Summers, the host of the celebrated Nickelodeon children’s show “Double Dare,” recently headlined an event in Philadelphia celebrating the 40th anniversary of the show’s debut. He spoke with us about the unexpected success of the show, why the anniversary feels a bit rueful and more.

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As Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” celebrates a record-setting 24th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Miranda Lambert — the veteran singer-songwriter who made the track with Langley — has had a front-row seat to its virtually unprecedented success. nyti.ms/4APCxr0

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In a provincial election in Quebec, the separatist Parti Québécois appeared poised to gain power for the first time in more than a decade. It has promised an independence referendum if elected, but the push is still a hard sell among voters. nyti.ms/3VtWbbU

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What better way to celebrate spooky season than with a terrifying video game? Here’s a list of Wirecutter's favorite scary (or just plain autumnal) video games for a variety of ages: nyti.ms/4xYxFgF

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With about one month until Election Day, Democrats are within reach of flipping Republican-held governorships, according to new polls by The New York Times and Siena University. nyti.ms/47xCYJ0

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Elon Musk is back in Washington with a seat at the table of the Pentagon, serving as part of a group advising an agency that is a source of his vast personal wealth. His appointment immediately set off concerns about potential new conflicts of interest. nyti.ms/4APAweq

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Everybody loves Hetty Lui McKinnon’s Lemongrass Tofu and Broccoli. With that punchy marinade that doubles as the stir-fry sauce, how could you not? nyti.ms/4yrj4eH

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During an in-depth conversation, the comedian and filmmaker Chris Rock talked about inequality and how little has changed in America since the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. "Black people pretty much live where Black people lived in 1968, especially in New York City."

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From @theathletic.com: The World Gurning Championships is one of many weird and wonderful events held at the Egremont Crab Fair in northern England. Contestants put their heads through a horse collar, distorting their faces before a team of judges.

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The U.S. rushed over the weekend to withdraw all 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from an air base in southern England after commanders received new threats about an Iran-backed plot targeting the base, U.S. officials said. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com Mary Peltola, who is running for Senate in Alaska, “offers a contrast, in age, demeanor and substance, to Washington’s aging Democratic establishment and to the faction trying to replace it,” Stephen Stromberg writes.

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