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U.S. national debt reached 100% of GDP this week, and Washington yawned. Now what? on.wsj.com/4A73hlG

China has accelerated the mapping of waters near Taiwan, sending dozens of ships to gather data that could be critical for submarines and subsea drones in a fight over the self-ruled island on.wsj.com/4igQ3wx

Can you match the midterm quote to the person who said it? Take our quiz. on.wsj.com/4jPWvMg

The U.S. is in a battle to lower the costs to build housing, but it’s losing—as factors including the Iran war and tariffs fuel rising expenses for home builders on.wsj.com/4BApwlw

In Alaska, high prices for diesel and home heating oil are driving voter anger at President Trump and incumbent Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, making the Senate race in this red state one of the most competitive in the country on.wsj.com/3W1pEKF

Israel’s election leaves Netanyahu’s future uncertain as Arab parties gain ground and allegations of foreign interference fuel political tensions on.wsj.com/4irMYbU

U.S. Economy Picked Up Speed, With GDP at 3.4% Rate in Third Quarter on.wsj.com/4yMKZF2

Apple makes a killing on extra flash storage for iPhones, pressuring suppliers into selling chips for cheap. AI hyperscalers started outbidding Apple, and chip sellers are the ones laughing now. on.wsj.com/4icWwJ1

Despite a significant rebound in oil exports from the Persian Gulf, prices remain above $100 a barrel. Here’s why. on.wsj.com/4iJrcSa

A $311 million buying spree in Naples created one of the country’s most expensive compounds, putting the mystery buyer in rarefied company alongside Ken Griffin and Jeff Bezos. on.wsj.com/4yRPcqZ

The Fed held rates steady, but two officials dissented in favor of an increase, including governor Lisa Cook. A December hike remains widely expected. on.wsj.com/4svdc1P

Israel’s fiercely contested election appeared to be headed toward weeks or months of grueling negotiations over who will serve as prime minister on.wsj.com/3U6CjLI

No Spanish? Cut band? Falling birthrates are squeezing school budgets, leaving communities to make tough trade-offs on.wsj.com/4zfWZ2U

To win re-election, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine must navigate a polarized electorate, anger over inflation and fallout from the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade on.wsj.com/3WcFmm6

The “Cornell 7” case has put the spotlight on ketamine, a powerful psychedelic-like anesthetic that is gaining popularity as a party drug, at college campuses on.wsj.com/4BKncsi

The Philadelphia Eagles built one of the NFL’s best rosters in recent years by exploiting an accounting trick. Now the team is struggling—and the bill is coming due. on.wsj.com/4zNuKsc

The pause in fighting between Russian and Ukrainian forces, coordinated in part by first lady Melania Trump, is designed to allow humanitarian aid into the city and evacuate those who want to. on.wsj.com/4ssj1gf

A $300 billion “debt wall” is looming over private-equity backed companies. Software companies account for about a third of the risky corporate loans due in 2028 and 2029. on.wsj.com/4jJOqsn

Israelis will vote Tuesday in parliamentary elections that could decide whether longtime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains in power or a new leader takes office on.wsj.com/4BrPo2J

President Trump is grasping for ways to lower fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections, but refinery attacks have limited his options on.wsj.com/4ikXeCQ