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Ukraine Claws Back Land in the Donbas, Thwarting a Russian Push
Moscow says its capture of the region is inevitable. But Kyiv has so far stymied Russian efforts to encircle Ukrainian “fortress belt” cities.
By Marc Santora and Josh Holder
podcasts
A Wall Street Record, and Why India Cut 130 Million Names From Its Voter Roll
Plus, the cats who taste-test kibble.
By Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart and Joe Rennison
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Can Ken Paxton’s Estranged Wife Help Close the Deal With Texas Voters?
Angela Paxton is urging Texas voters to support Mr. Paxton’s Senate campaign, even as she is divorcing him and accusing him of adultery. She has political aspirations of her own.
By Beth Reinhard and Lisa Lerer
style
Bondage Photos Weren’t Part of the Campaign Plan
But Chris Gallant, a Black Hawk pilot and Democrat who is running to represent Long Island in Congress, is making the most of life post-tabloid reveal.
By Jacob Bernstein
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5 Takeaways From the First Maine Senate Debate
Senator Susan Collins, one of the most vulnerable Republicans in the midterms, clashed with the Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over President Trump, ICE and more.
By Lisa Lerer, Tim Balk and Emily Davies
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Could Democrats Win the Texas Governor’s Race? The Party Is Starting to Spend There.
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and the Democratic Governors Association are each sending $1 million to back Gina Hinojosa in a bid for Texas governor that appears increasingly competitive.
By Reid J. Epstein
travel
Airfares Have Spiked. Is the Death of Spirit Airlines to Blame?
In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.
By Elaine Glusac
magazine
Dispelling the Myth of Cormac McCarthy as Cowboy-Artist
The first biography of the elusive novelist shows how little the lore ever told us about the man — or his art.
By Wyatt Mason
books
Does Greatness Require an Ego and a Work Ethic Like Cormac McCarthy’s?
A new biography of the late novelist details his youthful escapades, messy relationships and intense commitment to his craft.
By Dwight Garner
science
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Is Awarded to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai
The Nobel Committee recognized them for solving a century-old mystery about how molecules with mirror images can emerge in nature.
By Cassandra Vinograd
us
Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Her Failed Execution
The death row inmate in Tennessee received two doses of a lethal injection drug last week but lived. She was taken from the execution chamber in an ambulance.
By Emily Cochrane
us
The Military Explodes Bombs on This Beach. Is It Following the Law?
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether the U.S. Air Force can keep destroying munitions on a beach in Guam, a practice it began in 1982.
By Abbie VanSickle and Hiroko Masuike
upshot
Quiz: Can You Name 16 Iconic Figures From History?
These notable people were covered in The Times over the past 175 years. Guess who they are.
By Asmaa Elkeurti, Shreeya Sinha and Leslie Dela Vega
world
U.S. Formally Seeks Information From Russia About Possible Plague Death
The lack of details from the Russian authorities has unnerved U.S. officials and others around the world.
By Paul Sonne and Edward Wong
world
Russia Moves to Tamp Down Speculation About Plague in Siberia
The country’s consumer watchdog has said only that “an employee of an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk Region” contracted pneumonia.
By Ivan Nechepurenko
business
Inheritances Can Shatter Families. Could a Therapist Help?
As the United States faces the greatest wealth transfer in history, some people are turning to therapists to help them pass on their assets in a way that preserves harmony.
By Susan Shain
opinion
The Problem With Hegseth’s Pentagon
A Special Forces veteran joins the columnist David French to assess Pete Hegseth’s leadership.
By David French, Mike Nelson and Jillian Weinberger
opinion
‘This Is Nuts.’ An OpenAI Insider Explains Why He Quit.
David Robinson, who wrote OpenAI’s safety protocols, resigned last week over safety concerns.
By Ezra Klein and Rollin Hu
briefing
France in Crisis
We look at what’s driving the protests across France.
By Sam Sifton
arts
Jimmy Kimmel Shames Trump for Suggesting Iran Could Bomb California
“You know what? I’m going to report him to the F.C.C.,” Kimmel said.
By Trish Bendix
world
The School Near Paris That Shows Why French Students Are Protesting
Angered by poor classroom conditions, students at Paul Éluard High School in a suburb of the capital were among the first to blockade their campus during an ongoing round of unrest.
By Ségolène Le Stradic