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Reporter for @nytimes. New Yorker. Formerly in Cairo, Tel Aviv, Berlin and elsewhere. Khawaga-at-large. Burns Fellow. liam.stack@nytimes.com.
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Chris Gallant is almost certainly the only congressional candidate who’s told the NY Times that he’s kinkier than Christian Gray.
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NEW: @NYCMayor was surrounded by critics on both sides yesterday, as emotions ran high on the anniversary of Oct. 7, his first as mayor. W/ @liamstack and @danarubinstein:
nytimes.com/2026/10/08/nyreg…
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito says in a new book that he believes the court's landmark decision extending marriage rights to same-sex couples was "perhaps the decisive point in our nation's turn against religious liberty."
Read more: abcnews.link/M860KYr
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Reuters gains access to #Eritrea. Tightly controlled internet access is sparse and slow. Few people bother staring at phones. Young people drink unlabeled bottles of beer from the state-owned factory. Almost no cars can be seen on the streets amid severe government fuel rationing, save a few battered taxis.
The Iran war has made Eritrea's Red Sea coast more strategically important, and the country says it's now ready to open up. Reuters got access to one of the world's most secretive countries reut.rs/4zA8emT
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Scoop: White House monitors suspected plague outbreak in Russia axios.com/2026/10/04/russia-…
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Russian authorities are responding to an incident in which a suspected dangerous infection was released as a result of a laboratory accident in Siberia and a researcher died. cnn.it/4yy0wJR
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Tonight, I signed an executive order appointing Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell sexual assault case.
New information has raised serious questions about how this case was handled, and I’ve lost faith in the Tompkins County DA’s ability to fairly oversee it.
The young woman at the center of this case deserves to know that every fact will be examined and justice pursued.
Exclusive: The US State Department waived human rights conditions for more than $300 million of military aid to Egypt in light of Cairo's 'helpful role' since the launch of the US war with Iran, according to a letter to US lawmakers obtained by Reuters reut.rs/4jil6Jt
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Our headlines and live coverage contain all the facts we're able to confirm as we confirm them. Unlike activists and partisans, we don't publish speculation or unverified information. Here's a Gift Link to follow along as we update our reporting:
nytimes.com/live/2026/09/30/…
Breaking news: A plane flying from Dubai to Israel was diverted after an altercation between the pilot and co-pilot, Israeli officials said. nyti.ms/4rHOvin
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Breaking news: A plane flying from Dubai to Israel was diverted after an altercation between the pilot and co-pilot, Israeli officials said. nyti.ms/4rHOvin
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After Giulio Regeni was kidnapped by Egyptian security forces, he was brutally tortured to death. Many Egyptian prisoners have also died in detention due to abuses and medical neglect.
Three Egyptian security officials convicted of kidnapping Italian student bbc.in/4xP5ZKQ
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First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections bbc.in/4ymEPw7
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The Talmud teaches that anyone who sustains one soul, has sustained an entire world. For generations, Jewish New Yorkers have sustained our city. Today, we are launching the first-ever municipal Strategy to Combat Antisemitism.
Together, we will ensure Jewish New Yorkers are safe and celebrated. We will invest in their protection, their history, and their future.
Our safety and our thriving are tied together.
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New York, thank you for staying safe this weekend. The nor'easter is expected to weaken now but continue to bring minor impacts to New York City through Monday. Jamaica Bay reached moderate coastal flood levels this morning, crews are working through more than 1,008 downed tree reports across the five boroughs, and power outages have dropped from about 2,300 customers this morning to about 230.
NYC Emergency Management has coordinated the response with City and State partners since before the storm arrived, and that work continues through recovery. The Downed Tree Task Force remains active into Monday, NYC Parks crews are working 12-hour shifts for a fourth straight day, FDNY remains at an enhanced posture in the Rockaways and Howard Beach, and the Flash Flood Emergency Plan stays active while downpours are possible tonight.
Now we need your help. If your home, apartment or business was damaged, report it at reportdamage.nyc.gov or call 212-615-8329. Every report shows us where the storm hit and helps make the strongest possible case for the support our neighbors need. A damage report and a 311 request do different jobs, so please do both.
The forecast:
🌧️ Bands of moderate to heavy rain continue tonight at a quarter to half an inch per hour, with localized bursts of up to 1 inch per hour. Expect 0.85 to 1.25 inches through Monday, with up to 2 inches possible where downpours repeat. Minor flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas is possible, and isolated flash flooding can't be ruled out.
🌊 Coastal Flood Advisories are in effect for tonight's and Monday morning's high tides, with 1 to 1.5 feet of water above ground in vulnerable coastal areas.
💨 Gusts of 25 to 30 mph tonight, with a few gusts to 35 mph, easing Monday.
🏖️ A Rip Current Statement and High Surf Advisory are in effect for Brooklyn and southern Queens until 8 p.m., and dangerous rip currents continue through Monday. Dune erosion and beach flooding are possible through Monday morning's high tide.
☔ Showers Monday, ending Monday night.
What to do:
🏠 If you live in a basement, be ready to move to a higher floor if heavy rain begins. Never stay in or re-enter a flooded basement.
🚗 Never walk or drive through floodwater, including flooded roads, underpasses and subway stations. Turn Around, Don't Drown.
🌊 Stay out of the water. City beaches are closed to swimming for the season, and lifeguards are not on duty.
🌳 Stay away from downed trees and power lines. Report fallen trees to 311, and call 911 for downed wires or if a tree endangers people.
⚡ Report outages to Con Edison at 1-800-75-CONED, or to PSEG Long Island at 1-800-490-0075 in the Rockaways.
📸 Take photos of damage before you clean up, and keep your receipts.
🤝 Check on older adults, people with disabilities and neighbors in basement or low-lying homes.
Text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 for alerts. Basement apartment residents can sign up at nyc.gov/notify and select the basement apartment option to receive automated phone call alerts during flooding.
Meanwhile in New York I was just on 11th Avenue and saw a dead rat whose skull had been smashed in by a falling branch
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Eleven days before the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack, Egypt's intelligence chief made a secret mission to Israel to warn officials of a possible assault. He was on the ground just 67 minutes, so intent he had to come in person. @vmsalama has the receipts. theatlantic.com/national-sec…
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NYC Emergency Management just wrapped a coordination call with the National Weather Service and City agencies. Here's where things stand and what's ahead.
What's happened so far
🌧️ About half an inch to an inch of rain has fallen across the city.
🌬️ Gusts have reached 45 mph citywide and up to 55 mph at JFK. NYC Parks has received about 640 requests for downed or damaged trees since Friday, most in Queens and Brooklyn.
🌊 Jamaica Bay reached major flood levels with this morning's high tide, and parts of Long Island Sound reached moderate flooding.
What's ahead
🌧️ Tonight, about 8 p.m. through mid-morning Sunday: The heaviest rain arrives in bands falling at up to 1 inch per hour. Some areas could see 2 inches overnight, with localized amounts up to 3 inches. Isolated flash flooding is possible.
🌬️ Tonight into Sunday morning: Gusts of 45 to 55 mph continue, with an isolated gust to 60 mph possible. More downed trees and power outages are likely.
🌊 Tonight's high tide: Around 8:15 to 9 p.m. on the south shore and near midnight along Long Island Sound. Moderate flooding is expected in Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways.
🌊 Sunday's high tides: Around 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. on the south shore and around noon along the Sound. Moderate flooding is expected in Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways. The midday tide could bring more widespread moderate flooding to the coastal Bronx and northern Queens, including parts of Flushing and Astoria. Staten Island and Lower Manhattan should see minor flooding.
🌤️ Sunday afternoon: Winds drop off to gusts around 35 mph. Scattered heavy showers are possible into the evening, and showers linger into Monday.
🏖️ City beaches are closed to swimming and lifeguards are not on duty. Life-threatening rip currents are expected, so stay out of the water.
🚗 Tonight through late Sunday morning is the worst time to travel.
City crews are clearing downed trees, responding to flooding, and keeping rescue teams staged along the coast.
✅ If you live in a basement, be ready to move to a higher floor. Never walk or drive through floodwater, and stay away from downed lines.
🌳 Report fallen trees to 311.
🏠 Report damage to your home or business at reportdamage.nyc.gov.
Text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 for alerts. Basement apartment residents can sign up at nyc.gov/notify and select the basement apartment option to get automated phone calls during flooding.
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East German town backs AfD motion to halt new Holocaust memorial plaques haaretz.com/world-news/europ…
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Major scoop from @vmsalama, via @theatlantic: Egypt's intelligence chief warned Israel that Gaza was about to blow, just weeks before the October 7th Hamas invasion:
theatlantic.com/national-sec…
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I’m declaring a State of Emergency for Nassau, Suffolk, New York City and Westchester as this powerful coastal storm bears down on the region.
We’re expecting dangerous coastal flooding, strong winds and potential power outages through the weekend.
Take this storm seriously. Stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and text 333-111 for realtime updates.