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Do you feel driven toward something that constantly eludes your grasp? I sure do. But, now I’m starting to name it: Chimera.

As Death Toll Surges in Iran, Leaders Take Tough Line Against Protesters 11/01/2026

President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed sympathy for protesters’ economic pain, but said the state must respond to “rioters.” Rights groups reported a big spike in the death toll.

Erika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi

Once Again, Oldest Mississippi Synagogue is Attacked With Fire 11/01/2026

A suspect was in custody and charged with arson for setting the Saturday morning fire. It’s not the first time the Beth Israel house of worship has been attacked.

Sonia A. Rao

Thiel Gives $3 Million to Group Seeking to Block California Wealth Tax 11/01/2026

More large donations from wealthy Silicon Valley figures are expected as they try to marshal opposition to a proposed ballot measure that would impose a new tax on billionaires.

Theodore Schleifer and Ryan Mac

After Minnesota Shooting, ICE Again Limits Congressional Visits 11/01/2026

The new guidelines for immigration facilities, issued by Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, are virtually identical to a policy that a federal judge halted last month.

Michael Gold

Trump Says Cuba Will No Longer Get ‘Oil or Money’ From Venezuela 11/01/2026

President Trump urged Cuba to “make a deal, before it’s too late” in a social media post, but it was unclear what he meant. Cuba’s president responded with defiance.

Katie Rogers

Guantánamo Prison Enters 25th Year 11/01/2026

The prison has outlasted the war in Afghanistan, has employed tens of thousands of temporary troops and holds six men charged but not yet tried in death penalty cases.

Carol Rosenberg

Bob Weir, Guitarist and Founding Member of The Grateful Dead, Dies at 78 11/01/2026

His songwriting and rhythm guitar playing helped shape the San Francisco band’s sound as it became an American institution.

Ben Sisario and Mark Walker

How to Watch the Golden Globes 2026: Date, Time and Streaming 11/01/2026

Nikki Glaser is back as host, there’s a new podcast category and “One Battle After Another” looks to have a big night.

Sarah Bahr

Somalis Fled Civil War and Built a Community. Now They Are a Target. 11/01/2026

A fraud scandal has made the Somali community in Minnesota a focus of the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants.

Jazmine Ulloa, Campbell Robertson and Jamie Kelter Davis

Bob Weir: 10 Essential Songs 11/01/2026

The guitarist, singer and songwriter, who died at 78, cut his own path among his elders in the Grateful Dead, and beyond.

David Browne

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