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NFL season arrives -- here's everything you need to know; Michigan tumbles out of college football rankings
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NFL season arrives -- here's everything you need to know; Michigan tumbles out of college football rankings

Plus results and takeaways from Matchday 1 in the UEFA Champions League

Trump Asks Dana White of U.F.C. to Be His Press Secretary
The New York Times

Trump Asks Dana White of U.F.C. to Be His Press Secretary

On social media, the president offered the now-vacant job of White House press secretary to Dana White, the organization’s C.E.O., and told him to bring along fighters as aides.

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Judge Taps Lawyer to Investigate Trump Administration’s Conduct in Golf Course Case
The New York Times

Judge Taps Lawyer to Investigate Trump Administration’s Conduct in Golf Course Case

Judge Ana C. Reyes wrote that she intended to pick a former U.S. attorney in Washington to investigate whether officials misled the court about changes to the East Potomac Golf Links.

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Justice Department Intervenes in Planned Parenthood Lawsuit in Texas
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Justice Department Intervenes in Planned Parenthood Lawsuit in Texas

The Justice Department’s intervention in the Texas lawsuit could signal that the administration is ready to challenge newly elected Democrats in state offices.

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A ‘Chaotic Race’ for the World’s Top Diplomat
The New York Times

A ‘Chaotic Race’ for the World’s Top Diplomat

The contest to replace António Guterres as U.N. secretary general has been jolted by last-minute entrants and deep divisions among members of the Security Council.

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Alien Throne, a Unique Rock Formation in New Mexico, Collapses Amid Heavy Rains
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Alien Throne, a Unique Rock Formation in New Mexico, Collapses Amid Heavy Rains

The oddly shaped 15-foot-tall pillar collapsed after a torrent of rain. It was the second loss of a striking rock formation in the region in less than a month.

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Father Calls Daughter, the Co-Pilot Killed in Florida Crash, ‘a Hero’
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Father Calls Daughter, the Co-Pilot Killed in Florida Crash, ‘a Hero’

Allan Filgueiras said during a news conference that his daughter, Nathalia, 20, fought to the final seconds as a private jet carrying nine people crashed near Palm Beach, Fla.

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From Powerhouse to Punchline: The North Carolina G.O.P. Implosion
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From Powerhouse to Punchline: The North Carolina G.O.P. Implosion

Republicans in North Carolina saw their state as a firewall, gerrymandered to protect incumbents even if Democrats kept winning the governorship. This week, the wall shattered.

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Turning Point Bet on the Midterms and Lost. Some Republicans Are Furious.
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Turning Point Bet on the Midterms and Lost. Some Republicans Are Furious.

Candidates backed by the right-wing activist group did not fare well, and the results set off recriminations from establishment Republicans.

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A ‘Legend of Zelda’ Game Is Reborn and ’90s Nostalgia Fans Are All In
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A ‘Legend of Zelda’ Game Is Reborn and ’90s Nostalgia Fans Are All In

Nintendo’s “Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” was released in 1998. Now, its remake has some fans giddily reliving their childhoods.

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How Cardiologists’ High Hopes for Two Drugs Were Dashed
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How Cardiologists’ High Hopes for Two Drugs Were Dashed

By every measure, the drugs were no better than placebos, full data revealed on Saturday. Was it the fault of the design of the studies, or our very hypotheses about heart disease?

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Law Firms Have Malpractice Insurance. Should Their A.I. Agents?
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Law Firms Have Malpractice Insurance. Should Their A.I. Agents?

Crosby, an A.I. law firm, bought it for them. The move speaks to a nascent gap in coverage as major insurers grapple with risks related to artificial intelligence.

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U.S. Cleared Nvidia Chips to Chinese Firms With Empty Offices and Troubling Ties
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U.S. Cleared Nvidia Chips to Chinese Firms With Empty Offices and Troubling Ties

The Commerce Department has approved dozens of Chinese companies to handle Nvidia’s H200 chips, some of which have ties to firms under sanctions over national security.

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Jeremiah Smith should skip rest of Ohio State's season, former national champion says: 'Nothing to gain'
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Jeremiah Smith should skip rest of Ohio State's season, former national champion says: 'Nothing to gain'

The Buckeyes' standout pass-catcher has more to lose than gain, according to Damien Harris

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Bowl projections: Slotting all 47 games as defining Week 10 reshapes College Football Playoff bracket
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Bowl projections: Slotting all 47 games as defining Week 10 reshapes College Football Playoff bracket

New bowl and playoff projections from Brad Crawford coming out of college football's most-anticipated weekend of of the CFP era

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Kyle Whittingham buyout: How much would it cost Michigan to fire first-year coach after Michigan State loss
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Kyle Whittingham buyout: How much would it cost Michigan to fire first-year coach after Michigan State loss

Whittingham was a late arrival in the coaching carousel and could be one-and-done in Ann Arbor

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Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov, Ian Garry vs. Yaroslav Amosov set for UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia
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Israel Adesanya vs. Shara Magomedov, Ian Garry vs. Yaroslav Amosov set for UFC Fight Night in Saudi Arabia

The promotion heads to Saudi Arabia next month with Adesanya and Garry on the poster

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Jeffrey Wigand, Who Blew the Whistle on Big Tobacco, Takes a Lot of Calls
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Jeffrey Wigand, Who Blew the Whistle on Big Tobacco, Takes a Lot of Calls

Jeffrey Wigand, who took on Big Tobacco, counsels insiders who think they have a story about wrongdoing. There are quite a few of them.

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Microsoft’s Buyout Offer Sets Its Workforce on Edge
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Microsoft’s Buyout Offer Sets Its Workforce on Edge

As Microsoft pours billions into artificial intelligence, the company has offered buyouts to about 60,000 employees. The work force was already on edge.

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House G.O.P. Leaders Ask Nvidia’s Huang to Speak in Closed-Door Briefing
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House G.O.P. Leaders Ask Nvidia’s Huang to Speak in Closed-Door Briefing

The New York Times reported last week that Mr. Huang had a close relationship with an executive that U.S. officials determined was funneling information to Chinese intelligence.

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South Africa’s Politics May Never Be the Same Again
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South Africa’s Politics May Never Be the Same Again

The African National Congress lost big in local elections, turning a once-dominant force credited with overturning apartheid into “any other political party.”

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Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali
The New York Times

Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali

India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.”

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Samoan Chef Brings Flavors of Home to New Zealand’s Fine-Dining Scene
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Samoan Chef Brings Flavors of Home to New Zealand’s Fine-Dining Scene

Food was at the heart of Henry Onesemo’s South Pacific island upbringing. Now, he’s bringing flavors of home to his Michelin-starred restaurant in New Zealand.

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The Small-Town Colossus Faces the End of the Road
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The Small-Town Colossus Faces the End of the Road

Giant roadside attractions have helped put hundreds of communities on the map. What happens when their novelty fades and costs pile up?

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