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How The Times’s Home Page Comes Together on Election Night

“It’s about being prepared, but also being able to pivot,” said Justin O’Neill, one of the editors who programs the home page at night. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7edyfwO

Sugar Rationing Lowered Diabetes and Hypertension in British Children

British data shows that children conceived and born during a period of sugar rationing were less likely to develop diabetes or high blood pressure later in life. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/C5UhiHD

At a Glitzy Saudi Investment Forum, Almost No Mention of War

Saudi Arabia and its Gulf neighbors are seeking to reassure foreign investors that it’s still safe to do business amid the turmoil around the Mideast. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oW4mLBR

In Botswana’s Election, Diamond Profits Are a Defining Issue

The party that has governed the country since 1966 could lose power as the economy struggles from a slump in demand for diamonds, which made Botswana an African success story. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/giB7AeG

Parts of Spain Get a Month’s Worth of Rain in a Day

The deluge flooded streets, breached rivers and destroyed crops along the Mediterranean coast. There could be more rain still to come. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wqjT29G

2 Washington Post Editorial Board Members Step Down After Endorsement Decision

The two writers, David Hoffman and Molly Roberts, said they thought it was important for the paper to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/fPSyb7t

Gérard Depardieu’s Sexual Assault Trial Is Postponed Until March

The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8GbmYZX

The ‘Greenest Governor’ Fights to Save a Landmark Climate Law

Environmentalists and one of the world’s biggest oil companies support Washington State’s cap on carbon. But voters are deciding whether to repeal the law amid concerns about energy costs. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YAL641W

Bezos Was Expected to Make a Splash in Washington. But He Never Arrived.

The billionaire made splashy purchases of The Washington Post and a mansion in Washington. But his status as a power player in the nation’s capital was never realized. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/TlKj9DP

California Governor Proposes $750 Million in Annual Film Tax Credits

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/AiKUugB

Penny Hires Jury Consultant Who Aided O.J. Simpson and Kyle Rittenhouse

The courtroom presence of Jo-Ellan Dimitrius illustrates the pressure on the 12 people who will decide if Daniel Penny is guilty of manslaughter for choking a man on a New York subway train. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DIxAlzV

Dan Price, Former CEO of Gravity Payments, Charged With Rape

The former chief of Gravity Payments rose to prominence with the introduction of his company’s $70,000 minimum salary and a splashy social media presence. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/x0FmHNB

As Bird Flu Spreads, Additional Human Infection Is Reported in Missouri

Two people sharing a home caught the virus without known exposure to animals. More than 30 human cases have been reported in the United States. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JVdLuIU

E. Coli Symptoms and Treatment: What to Know After McDonald’s Outbreak

An outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people across 10 states. Here’s how to stay safe. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ozVhBT7

How One Georgia Voter’s Mistake Turned Into a Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theory

One voter’s mistake has been transformed into a voter fraud conspiracy theory, catapulted into the national spotlight by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wbBlFLU

A Feathered Murder Mystery at 10,000 Feet

Scientists say they have observed one of the highest-altitude acts of bird predation ever recorded. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uPxMwrE

FDA Names a New Chief of Medical Devices

Patient advocates hope Dr. Michelle Tarver will lead the agency to focus more on safety and less on rapid approvals. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/7Tzi1Vf

The Deeply Personal Price Women Must Pay for Abortion Bans

Exceptions to save a mother’s life don’t matter when doctors fear performing the procedure. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/dvrDwpn

Arkansas May Have Vast Lithium Reserves, Researchers Say

Federal and state researchers said there might be five million to 19 million tons of lithium, more than enough to meet the world’s demand for the battery ingredient. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YgFeGLh

Why Hasn’t the 9/11 Trial Started?

A new court, a death penalty case and even the weather have contributed to the go-slow process at Guantánamo Bay. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GFJvc8T