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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “Policies don’t dictate presence. To have presence, a centrist Democrat or a member of the Democratic Socialists of America can follow the same playbook,” Connor Lounsbury writes in a guest essay. “And the playbook should be the same as an actor’s.”

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We’ve tested plenty of clever organizers that make the most of every drawer, cabinet, closet, and overlooked cranny. Here are some of our favorite ways to squeak extra storage into your small space, no renovating required. nyti.ms/4wFvpdy

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While Customs and Border Protection said it intercepted more than half a ton of khat, which is classified as a controlled substance, experts say far more of the East African plant makes it into the country.

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Some bagpipers chart the hidden corners and unseen margins of New York City — in cemeteries and junkyards, along highways and waterfronts — to practice honing their craft in peace. nyti.ms/4xcq1zq

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Today, Stirling Castle is a tourist destination nestled in the quiet hills of Scotland, but in 1304, it was a war zone. New research suggests that one of the skeletons found in this former battlefield might be the first confirmed victim of the terrifying war catapult known as the trebuchet.

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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com “JD Vance doesn’t think our nation is Christian enough to be truly free,” our columnist David French writes. “Your faithlessness has broken the social compact, and now it is time for the government to seize greater control.”

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Two Phoenix police officers are under criminal investigation after a man and a woman reported that the officers stopped their car, shocked them with a stun gun and beat and threatened to shoot one of them earlier this month.

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When Jameka Wilson encountered a man wearing a Chucky-style Halloween mask, her stage combat training kicked in. Now she’s a minor local celebrity.

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Even as progressive candidates have achieved high-profile victories this year, a handful of moderate Democrats have proved that centrists can still win competitive primary races. Here are some moderate candidates who have won recently, and why.

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Aisha Wahab, a Democratic state senator in California, defeated Melissa Hernandez in a special election to fill out the term of Eric Swalwell, who abruptly resigned in April amid accusations of sexual misconduct. nyti.ms/4qt5P9S

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Nancy Kissinger, a foreign policy specialist who joined her husband, Henry Kissinger, on diplomatic missions, has died at 92.

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This recipe defies expectations of what lentil soup can be. Make it and you'll understand why it has nearly 40,000 reviews. nyti.ms/4bVByLa

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The Trump administration has taken multiple actions to attack California’s position as a national leader in environmental protection, enlisting at least a half-dozen federal agencies to undermine the state’s efforts to pivot away from fossil fuels. nyti.ms/4qvri2j

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From @theathletic.com: What’s up with U.S. Open ticket prices? Prices for every kind of seat are on the rise: A grounds pass with no guaranteed seat on any court — stadium or otherwise — is going for over $360. The face value is $65.

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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Thierry Henry curved away from defenders, Cristiano Ronaldo attacked their blind side and Kylian Mbappe outran them. But Erling Haaland has a claim to football’s perfect run that borrows from all three.

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We’ve tested plenty of clever organizers that make the most of every drawer, cabinet, closet, and overlooked cranny. Here are some of our favorite ways to squeak extra storage into your small space, no renovating required. nyti.ms/4qv1T8H

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More than a decade ago, Ken Paxton stole another lawyer's $1000 Montblanc pen from a Texas courthouse. The surveillance footage of the theft has now resurfaced as an issue for his Texas Senate campaign.

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Breaking News: Imran Khan, Pakistan’s former prime minister, has been moved from prison to a hospital, a win for his supporters in their prolonged legal battle over his medical treatment.

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In a move that appears to have caught even King Charles III by surprise, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, are planning to settle back in Britain in the coming weeks. Here is what led to their departure six years ago. nyti.ms/4xSYnYk

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From @theathletic.com: By not being afforded the basics of protection in a race, Finlay Tarling, 19, became the latest cyclist to pay with his life, our columnist writes. It was an avoidable tragedy and cycling's stakeholders must reflect on their failings.

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From @theathletic.com: Caitlin Clark is putting up historic numbers and career-high marks. In her third season, she became the fastest WNBA player to reach 700 assists, doing so in 83 games. Why isn’t she in MVP conversations? nyti.ms/4xX0B9g

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Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages. Here’s a guide to understanding what is happening with Treasury yields right now, and why it matters.

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For years, politics has been straining, and breaking, relationships. “The Necessary Conversation,” a podcast and YouTube show starring the two parents and two siblings, is a very public example of the political disputes families are having all across the U.S.

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In a crowded field of legal marijuana sellers, stores in New York City are leaning into looks and vibes to find their customers. nyti.ms/4wCrjTi

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