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‘Cold and Tense’: 10 Americans on How Politics Changes Relationships

Ten readers share their stories about the strain today’s politics has put on their family and personal relationships.

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In Season 5, The Crown Is Richer Than Ever—Despite a Disappointing Queen

Finally, it’s the ’90s. After four seasons of ceremonies, scandals, and endless hand-wringing over the future of the monarchy, the episodes that House of Windsor obsessives have been anticipating since before The Crown premiered will arrive on Nov. 9. Charles

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After criticism, Taylor Swift adds Orthodox-friendly tour dates

This week, Shabbat-observant US fans voiced disappointment with days and times of upcoming tour performances, nearly all slated during or just after the end of Shabbat

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Biden says Musk bought platform that ‘spews lies all across the world’

White House says US president was outspoken about importance of social media platforms including Twitter ‘continuing to take steps to reduce hate speech and misinformation’

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Three presidents descend on Pennsylvania in a major day for one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate contests – CNN

Three presidents descend on Pennsylvania in a major day for one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate contests  CNN Biden And Obama To Reunite In Pennsylvania As Trump Headlines Rally For GOP  MSNBC Biden, Obama set for clash with Trump in

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A Latina-American Jew finds a kindred spirit in this romantic YA ghost story

When aspiring violinist Ilana is sent to stay with an aunt in Prague, she meets Benjamin. But things aren’t all as they seem in ‘The Ghosts of Rose Hill,’ a new book by RM Romero

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Trump gets another week to comply with Jan. 6 committee document subpoena – The Washington Post

Trump gets another week to comply with Jan. 6 committee document subpoena  The Washington Post Trump Legal Peril: Blows Past Jan. 6 Subpoena As DOJ Eyes Special Counsel  MSNBC House January 6 committee gives Trump more time to turn over subpoenaed documents  CNN

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United Airlines joins Pfizer, Audi in move to suspend Twitter ads amid Musk takeover

Firms pause ad spending as hate speech, antisemitism, extremism proliferate on platform

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Twitter slashes about half its staff as Musk era takes hold on platform

Thousands of workers let go as worries mount over disinformation, extremism; Biden says Twitter ‘spews lies all across the world’

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New Mexico’s cash-strapped, lawsuit-plagued Jewish federation announces dissolution

After years of legal and boardroom battles, the organization’s new president calls for an ‘orderly shutdown,’ while JFNA CEO Eric Fingerhut promises to rebuild

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