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Received — 17 October 2026 ⏭ NYT - Top Stories

NYC Subway Shooting in Midtown Leaves Man Dead

The shooting occurred on Saturday at the 7th Avenue Station on 53rd Street, near Times Square. The Police Department said there have been no arrests.

© Wesley Parnell for The New York Times

The Police Department said it was seeking a man wearing a red tracksuit, a black vest and a face mask in connection with the shooting.

New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote

17 October 2026 at 20:30
With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.

© Jeffrey McWhorter for The New York Times

People gathered across the country Saturday in a new round of “No Kings” events, this time aimed at voter mobilization.

Unrest Mars Day of Protest in France, as Student Movement Turns National

17 October 2026 at 19:47
Riots broke out in several French cities alongside peaceful marches of tens of thousands of people demonstrating against rising living costs and poor school conditions.

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A tourist office in Lyon, France, that was set on fire during unrest on Saturday. Many rallies stayed peaceful as weeks of student-led protests evolved into a national display of discontent.

Weak Links Start to Show in A.I. Borrowing

Debt trouble at CoreWeave, Oracle and SoftBank raises questions about whether there are broader problems with the data center build-out.

© Ivan Pierre Aguirre for The New York Times

The site where Project Jupiter, an artificial intelligence data center, is under construction in Santa Teresa, N.M. Oracle is having trouble obtaining state permits for its energy needs.

Corporate Tax Revenue Falls Even as Profits Soar Under Trump

17 October 2026 at 10:02
The annual decline was about $70 billion. Companies are writing off billions in A.I. investments, taking advantage of tax cuts that President Trump signed into law.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

A law signed by President Trump last year lets companies claim larger deductions in the year they make new investments.

Susan Collins Criticizes Rival’s ‘Oh, Shut Up’ Comment as ‘Very Telling’

17 October 2026 at 22:07
Ms. Collins, a Republican running in a crucial race, said the debate remark by Troy Jackson reflected how he treated women. Mr. Jackson defended his comment.

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Senator Susan Collins and Troy Jackson took part in a debate in a race that could be critical in the battle for control of the Senate.

Trump’s Bubble Is About to Burst

17 October 2026 at 17:20
The president’s crazy actions have Democrats on the cusp of victory — and they’ll be coming for him.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

How Pennsylvania Explains the Forces Shaping the Midterms

17 October 2026 at 13:33
Four battleground congressional districts in the state reveal fault lines that are echoing nationwide.

© Rachel Wisniewski for The New York Times

To see the dynamics shaping the midterms, look no further than Pennsylvania.

Pope Leo Leaves Hospital, Days After Lung Cancer Surgery

17 October 2026 at 17:17
Leo XIV had been treated for lung cancer at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.

© Vincenzo Livieri/Reuters

Pope Leo XIV leaving Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Saturday.
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