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Unlike other floppy, black hole-esque toiletry bags, this one sits upright and has all kinds of loops, pockets, and pouches to help you neatly organize your products and tools. It's one of Wirecutter's best gifts for frequent travelers: nyti.ms/4AA70sY

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As global birthrates hit historic lows, researchers looked back at the baby-boom era and found federal mortgage programs played a part in the U.S. population upswing after World War II. nyti.ms/4dWY1bp

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Voters in Washington State will soon be asked to decide which they resent more: rich people or new taxes. In a state that has consistently rejected income taxes, voters will get a chance to accept or reject a 9.9% income tax on millionaires in November. nyti.ms/4e4KVJh

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As a nor’easter pounded the shores of Nantucket, videos by the Nantucket Current show it also uncovered a piece of history: a ship that had wrecked in 1884. nyti.ms/4hRiCQT

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In the 11 years since the last episode of "Glee" aired, "musical theater is less marginalized and pop is more open to borrowing from its stage cousin," writes Elisabeth Vincentelli. nyti.ms/4AxbC3b

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Following the U.S. military's intervention in Venezuela, the Trump administration issued a new policy allowing the import of Venezuelan gold. Hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of the precious metal now sits untouched as refiners fear the gold's connection to corruption. trib.al/siKHP1o

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A Russian drone strike on Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv on Monday killed at least one person and injured six, local officials said. nyti.ms/4ddood4

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British counterterrorism police said they would release on bail all five men who were arrested on Sunday for a possible terror plot at RAF Fairford, an air base in southern England. nyti.ms/4hwzHy6

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Radish, a commune spanning seven units and 14,000 square feet in Oakland, California, was built on the idea that people are happiest when surrounded by those they care about. Now, the whole property is ready for its next owner for $3.95 million. nyti.ms/4hxk3Tp

A handful of adults and four children lounge in a communal back yard under strings of lights. Overlaying headline reads "When Your Neighbors Are Your 19 Closest Friends (And Their Kids)" Photo by Gabriela Hasbun for The New York Times

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Breaking News: After a woman filed a lawsuit against Cornell University, a New York prosecutor said that he will reopen the decision not to pursue charges against seven fraternity members who were accused of sexual assault in 2024. nyti.ms/4hu9dgW

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An ad nearly identical to one President Trump ran during his 2024 campaign returned on Saturday, paid for using public money. Several ethics lawyers said it may violate federal law. nyti.ms/4hvMqRN

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The actor Sylvester Stallone is ready to examine his own life, his work and the impact it has had on our culture. In a candid and at times shocking conversation, he said he could “make a castle out of regrets” for what his drive and fame did to his mind and his body. nyti.ms/46NRsnU

Headline over a photo of Sylvester Stallone looking pensive: Sylvester Stallone Hid His Struggles for Decades.  Now He’s Coming Clean.

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Strands is a word search with a unique twist. Can you uncover the theme? Play here: nyti.ms/4xOLb6k

A grid of letters for the Strands word search

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How did you do in Connections today? Players must select four groups of four words without making more than three mistakes. nyti.ms/3T5W05S

The Connections daily game shows a 4x4 grid of words

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Last Ditch, a queer bar and art space in Greenfield, Massachusetts, ended its Covid mask requirement as a way to attract more people. What it got instead was outsized attention. nyti.ms/3TS2SUE

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Dee Brock, a high school English teacher and model who started the original Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, died on Wednesday. She was 96. nyti.ms/3Vz3u1S

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The British police arrested five men on Sunday on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism after receiving a call about three suspicious vehicles headed toward an air force base used by the U.S. military. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/w...

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The nor’easter that hit communities up and down the East Coast lingered off of New Jersey on Sunday, buffeting the Mid-Atlantic with strong winds and flooding that were expected to pose a threat into Monday. Follow live storm updates. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09...

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“I think this tasted better than the best Thai restaurants!” wrote one commenter. Naz Deravian’s reader-favorite Panang Curry recipe: nyti.ms/4yXu8jy

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We’ve found the best pairs of rain boots that’ll do more than just keep your feet dry—they’ll match your style and environment no matter what you need. nyti.ms/4d6pCXp

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Here are the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century. See the full list. nyti.ms/4rzjE7u

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A strengthening nor’easter crawled up the Northeast of the U.S. on Saturday, flooding low-lying coastal areas, knocking out power and canceling flights and events. nyti.ms/3TQUPYc

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“Imagine losing a third of a city’s firefighters and then wondering why downtown is burning.” The CDC, long seen as the global leader in public health, has lost its independence and much of its staff as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his associates have tightened control. nyti.ms/4hugAFa

The front entrance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention main campus in Atlanta. A headline reads: "‘Zombified’ CDC Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission After Staff Cuts'" Photo by Melissa Golden for The New York Times

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Pips is a logic puzzle where players must arrange a set of dominoes to meet the conditions of the board to win. There are three new puzzles each day — Easy, Medium and Hard — so you can solve at your own speed, in any order you want. nyti.ms/3VBZduB

The Pips puzzle for Sept. 26, 2026. Rows of dominos are lined up below a board of colorful squares. Text reads: "Place every domino in the right spot."

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Strands is a word search with a unique twist. Can you uncover the theme? Play here: nyti.ms/4yjQonV

A grid of letters for the Strands puzzle for Sept. 26, 2026. Today’s theme is “A breath of fresh air”

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How did you do in Connections today? Players must select four groups of four words without making more than three mistakes. nyti.ms/4hgeYzX

A grid of words including “mint” and "cat" and “press” for the Connections puzzle for Sept. 26, 2026.

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Steve Kornacki, NBC News’s khaki-wearing data analyst, has earned attention for his unshowy competence and Clark Kent charm during election night coverage. Can his charisma translate to the booming world of livestreaming? nyti.ms/3Vfcw42

Steve Kornacki, wearing a white dress shirt and striped tie, standing in front of voting-district map of Michigan on a large screen. A headline reads: "Steve Kornacki Livestreams Election Coverage for Hours. He's Happy to Go Longer." Photo by Lexi Parra/The New York Times

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Giant swells this year have stripped sand from Southern California beaches. Experts warn that this year’s El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded and bring far worse damage to the region. nyti.ms/4hN1Hij

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Alexis Bledel, who was among more than 500 voters who participated in our poll of the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century, spoke with us about some of her favorites. See the picks that made our full list. nyti.ms/4ru1K5W

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Breaking News: OpenAI’s technology went rogue and meddled with three U.S. government websites this summer without the A.I. lab’s knowledge. nyti.ms/4y5MY7n

Open AI headquarters in San Francisco is pictured. Headline reads: "OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites." Photo credit: Manuel Orbegozo for The New York Times.

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President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China concluded a three-day summit in Washington on Friday. But after days of meetings, the leaders of the world’s two largest economies and A.I. superpowers had little to show beyond the pageantry. nyti.ms/4AtxVXv

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City officials in a Texas suburb gave Amazon approval to start a drone delivery service in December as part of the company’s new Prime Air program. But for some, the ever-droning deliveries pose the most serious threat to their private and peaceful life. trib.al/ErjQ1FU

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As Meta pushes into fashion industry, Mark Zuckerberg talked about his and his company's style evolution for the first time. Read the exclusive interview here. nyti.ms/4rwaad7

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus told The New York Times that on “Veep,” the cast quickly got used to the “rat-a-tat-tat of curse words.” The show is one of our 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century. Take a look at what else made the list here. nyti.ms/3V23BTD

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Chris Hansen spent years hosting “To Catch a Predator,” confronting men about behavior they hoped would stay hidden. Now the film “Primetime” is turning the camera back on one of the darkest episodes of the NBC series. trib.al/TUZMjEw

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ICE arrests this summer soared to record highs since the start of this Trump administration. Dozens of incidents in President Trump’s mass deportation campaign that were caught on camera shed new light on a largely invisible spike in arrests. nyti.ms/4z1HlI8

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In 1945, when a B-25 military plane crashed into the Empire State Building, The New York Times photographer Ernie Sisto rushed to the scene. Here’s how he captured the disaster. nyti.ms/3TiMqwt

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For Connie Britton, “Arrested Development” is one of her top 10 favorite TV shows released since Jan. 1, 2000. She was one of more than 500 voters who participated in our poll of the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century. Here’s the full list: nyti.ms/4yfTrxh

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The Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration can deploy an expansive voter identification tool, allowing states to hunt for ineligible voters. The online system would combine citizenship information, Social Security numbers and other sensitive data about millions of Americans. trib.al/WtIrnVk

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Pope Leo XIV signaled support for journalists targeted by the White House, telling reporters they were “all welcome” to cover him when asked about the Trump administration’s press restrictions. This adds a new dimension to the tensions between the pontiff and President Trump. trib.al/3ijUCyI

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