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Received — 28 October 2026 ⏭ NYT - Top Stories

Cornell Faculty Senate Moves Ahead With No-Confidence Vote Over Handling of Rape Case

28 October 2026 at 22:24
After fierce debate, faculty members will begin voting Thursday on a resolution to condemn the administration’s handling of campus sexual assault.

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Protests have been held on the Cornell campus since Jane Doe filed a lawsuit alleging she had been raped at a fraternity.

How André Janones Helped Turbocharge Lula’s Comeback in Brazil’s Election

With street talk and tactics from the far-right’s playbook, André Janones used a WhatsApp channel to help organize millions of Brazilians online.

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The Brazilian congressman André Janones created a digital “army” by setting up WhatsApp groups and posting on Instagram, which helped mobilized the vote for the reelection of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Fed Holds Rates Steady Despite Lack of Progress on Inflation

28 October 2026 at 21:27
Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, said an “information-rich” period before the central bank’s gathering in December will help officials determine next steps for policy.

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Kevin Warsh, the Fed chairman last week said that more had to be done to tame inflation.

Weil Gotshal, Once a Legal Powerhouse, Plans to Dissolve

28 October 2026 at 21:57
The prominent law firm has been rocked by an exodus of high-profile lawyers, a failed succession plan and a scuttled deal to merge with a rival firm.

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Founded nearly a century ago, Weil Gotshal was once the marquee for bankruptcy advice but has more recently had difficulty competing with giant law firms.

Spain Crash Survivor Describes a ‘Twisted Tangle of Metal’

28 October 2026 at 17:29
Fernando Seco, 62, said he and others moved at least a dozen wounded passengers from the crash site, using parts of the wreckage as makeshift stretchers.

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The scene of the crash on Wednesday, near Toledo, Spain.

What Does the Cheesecake Factory’s Designer Think of Obama and Trump’s Jabs at His Décor?

28 October 2026 at 17:55
Long before its baroque décor and class identity became midterm talking points, this durable restaurant chain survived some withering critiques.

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The Cheesecake Factory has defined the term “upscale casual dining,” and closely read the psyche and the appetite of the American diner.

Apple Unveils Its First Touch-Screen MacBook Pro

Steve Jobs and Tim Cook both dismissed the idea, but Apple’s new chief executive is reimagining some of the company’s most important products.

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The new Mac, with a starting price of $2,899, is the latest step into a new era for the consumer electronics giant.

RFK Jr. to Allow Broad Use of Unapproved Peptide Injections

28 October 2026 at 17:05
In a unilateral declaration by the health secretary, several injections promoted by online influencers will become widely available. The F.D.A. had advised against the move.

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Peptides are short chains of amino acids that give the body basic instructions. While the F.D.A. has approved some peptide compounds, such as insulin to manage diabetes, many others lack scientific evidence of efficacy or safety.

What We Know About the Deadly Train Crash in Spain

28 October 2026 at 16:41
A train accident near Toledo, Spain, which killed at least 68 people, was one of the deadliest in the country’s history.

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A train en route to Seville slammed into another that was parked on the tracks on Wednesday.

Brain Disease Is Pervasive in N.F.L., New Estimate Suggests

Using statistical techniques, a new study has arrived at a harrowing estimate: Three of four retired pro football players most likely had C.T.E. at death.

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Junior Seau, No. 55, during a San Diego Chargers game in 2002 against the San Francisco 49ers. His family donated his brain to research after his death in 2012, and he was later diagnosed with C.T.E.
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