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November 1, 2023 NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Global Leaders Warn A.I. Could Cause 'Catastrophic' Harm Does a 2-State Solution, Long Discounted, Still Have a Future? For Europe's Jews, a World of Fear After Years of Vowing to Destroy Israel, Iran Faces a Dilemma If Trump Wins, His Allies Want Lawyers Who Will Bless a More Radical Agenda Go to homepage FROM PERSONAL PROFILES The Star of Half Baked Harvest Inspires Loyalty — and Controversy From her hilltop compound, Tieghan Gerard has built a recipe empire and a nearly impenetrable bubble. Meg Ryan Wrestles With the Rom-Com She always had concerns about the happily-ever-after ideals of the genre. Now as a director she's pushing its boundaries to examine issues of aging and regret. Writing 'Maid' Pulled Stephanie Land Out of Poverty. She's Fine Now, Right? Despite writing a best seller that became a hit Netflix series, Ms. Land says she still worries about her job security. Desperately Seeking Da Silvano For decades, Silvano Marchetto's Greenwich Village trattoria was a celebrity haven, serving Brad Pitt, Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Then he vanished. What happened? They Brought Their Brooklyn Budget to the Jersey Suburbs. Which House Would Be Theirs? Looking to upsize from their one-bedroom rental in Downtown Brooklyn, a young couple scoured Essex County, N.J., for a single-family house they could make their own. Tomorrow: From Health Every day we'll feature stories from a different section. Check back daily. MORE TO DISCOVER It's a Bird. It's a Dame. It's Heidi Klum's Halloween Costume. The model and television host dressed as a giant peacock with some help from Cirque du Soleil. How Posters of Kidnapped Israelis Ignited a Firestorm on American Sidewalks In the weeks since Hamas attacked Israel, fliers depicting the hostages have become ubiquitous. But in cities and on college campuses across the globe, anti-Israel protesters have removed them. This Florida School District Banned Cellphones. Here's What Happened. Schools in Orlando took a tougher approach than a new state law required. Student engagement increased. So did the hunt for contraband phones. Recycled Kitchen Gadgets A wish list for culinary doodads certain to improve our cooking lives. An Extremely Detailed Guide to an Extremely Detailed Map of New York City Neighborhoods A visual guide to the past, present and future of more than 350 New York neighborhoods, as told by more than 37,000 comments from New Yorkers. They Propelled China's Rise. Now They Have Nothing to Fall Back On. Migrant workers, who moved from China's villages to its big cities, were a secret weapon building the economy. Now many see few options. Leah Remini Lists Her Los Angeles Home a Third Time Ms. Remini, the actress now known as an outspoken critic against the Church of Scientology, is asking for $12.5 million for the six-bedroom house she bought 20 years ago. A Leaning Tower in Italy (Not Pisa) Becomes a Worry City officials in Bologna have closed a city-center square as they study what to do about the Garisenda Tower. A solution could take years. TAKE A BREAK, PLAY A GAME The Mini Crossword Solve this bite-sized puzzle in just a few minutes. Spelling Bee How many words can you make with 7 letters? Wordle Guess the 5-letter word with 6 chances. See all our games To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times   |   Get the NYT app Change Your Email   |   Privacy Policy   |   Contact   |   Advertise   |   California Notices The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018