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Elon Musk Reportedly Donated More To GOP Campaign Apparatus Than Dems’ Senate Fund Raised Combined — 2dElon Musk spent more money on Republicans' top super PAC than the Democrats' Senate campaign arm raised in the latest quarter, The New York Times reported Monday.

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NYT Releases October 14 Wordle, Connections AnswersLifestyle — 2dThe October 14 New York Times Connections guide offers clues for grouping its 16 words, while the Wordle guide reveals PSYCH, a five-letter answer with no standard vowels. Both articles explain the games’ rules and flag misleading clues that could trip up players.

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Red Bulls host San Diego FC with both sides chasing playoffs — 5dNew York Red Bulls host San Diego FC on Saturday with both clubs fighting to revive their playoff hopes: New York is eighth in the East and winless in four straight at home, while San Diego sits 12th in the West and has gone five games without a win. The clubs meet competitively for the first time during New York’s Noche Latina celebration.

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NYT, AFP, Economist Join 80-Member AI Content Coalition — 1dThe New York Times, Agence France-Presse and The Economist have joined SPUR, a coalition of more than 80 publishers in over 20 countries seeking to prevent AI companies from using or profiting from their content without permission. SPUR is developing standards to track AI use of publisher material and support licensing, as publishers also pursue lawsuits over unauthorized use.

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Draymond Green Defends LeBron James’ Helicopter Commute — 4dDraymond Green urged people to stop scrutinizing LeBron James’ helicopter commute between New York and Philadelphia, saying he should be able to travel to work in peace. James’ flights are provided through his Fanatics partnership as he splits his time between the two cities.

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AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Commanders and Giants Tie 27-27 After Failed Clock Stop — 2dThe Washington Commanders settled for a 27-27 overtime tie with the New York Giants after Jayden Daniels was tackled in bounds while Washington was in field-goal range with no timeouts, and the team ran out of time before it could attempt the kick. Daniels and coach Dan Quinn faced criticism over the clock-management failure, which overshadowed Daniels’ return from a dislocated elbow.

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Meme claims New York Times relies on anonymous sources after speculation ban — Oct 1, 2026Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.

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Maya Lindstrom If the paper really wanted to cut down on rumors it would start naming more people instead of hiding behind these anonymous claims.

Florida pension fund petitions court for New York Times editorial records — Sep 23, 2026Florida’s retirement system and a conservative shareholder group ask a New York court to force The New York Times to show whether its board oversees the editorial standards it sells to investors.

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Dana Whitfield This push for internal records feels like a partisan move to harass the paper rather than address real oversight issues.

Spirit Christmas plans 11 holiday stores across statesBusiness — Oct 5, 2026Spirit Christmas is expanding for the 2026 holiday season, with pop-up stores planned in 15 states—including Florida for the first time—and locations listed in Illinois, Tennessee and New York’s Hudson Valley. Most are expected to open in November, with offerings ranging from decorations and gifts to holiday apparel and attractions.

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Bereaved Father Interrupts Netanyahu’s October 7 Speech — Oct 4, 2026The documentary “NAZA,” based on interviews with Israeli soldiers and intelligence officers about the Gaza war, has drawn sharply conflicting assessments. One commentary calls it a powerful indictment of Israel’s military conduct, while another argues that its claims have been challenged and criticizes a New York Times review for overlooking those rebuttals.

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Shareholders Sue New York Times Over Israel Coverage — Sep 23, 2026David Benger said shareholders are entitled to see whether the board was watching at all as Florida's SBA petitioned the Times for Israel-coverage records after a four-month refusal.

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Nicole Hardy If shareholders suspect bias in the Times Israel reporting, they should be able to review internal records to confirm standards are followed.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Carney prepared for 'extreme tail risk' of US military action — Sep 24, 2026Mark Carney told the New York Times he prepared for U.S. military action against Canada as an "extreme tail risk," declining to detail what that examination involved.

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Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Your point that Carney treated Trump's 51st state comments as more than a joke, given congressional limits, highlights how leaders interpret such remarks. What angles on cross-border political statements would you want us to examine next?

NYC High School Shrinks From 3,000 to 90Lifestyle — Oct 1, 2026Texas districts are turning over struggling campuses to Third Future Schools, which emphasizes more instructional time and targeted math and literacy work, despite community concerns about local control and a rigid model. Elsewhere, Broward and Palm Beach counties reported steep student declines, while a New York investigation found Murry Bergtraum High has dwindled to about 90 students and remains deeply underperforming despite high per-student funding and years of discussion about closing or merging it.