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Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering:Republicans Ramp Up Investigation Into Democratic Plan to Pack Alaska’s Ballot, by Kellen Browning, Anna Griffin and Glenn ThrushJustice Dept. Pressures California With Expanded Election Investigation, by Devlin Barrett and Shawn HublerHegseth Fires General He Accused of Leaking Information to the News Media, by Greg JaffeFinal Vote Results in Israel Set Up Weeks of Uncertainty About Who Will Govern, by Leo Sands, Johnatan Reiss and Ephrat LivniAfter 28 Years Walking Across the Globe, He’s Almost Home, by Jonathan Wolfe Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, the legacy of Dolores Huerta. Here’s what we’re covering:‘A Twisted Tangle of Metal and Wreckage’: Spain Train Crash Kills at Least 68, by Jason Horowitz, José Bautista and Carlos BarragánVance Proposes Restarting Peace Talks in Outreach to Iranian Official, by Farnaz Fassihi and Tyler PagerCabinet Officials on the Campaign Trail? Ethics Experts Say Some Are Breaking the Law., by Karoun DemirjianInside Democrats’ Secret Effort to Stack Alaska’s Ballot, by Kellen BrowningDolores Huerta, Labor Leader and Force for Civil Rights, Has Died, by Robert D. McFadden Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, robot-dog walkers wanted: $20 an hour. Here’s what we’re covering:Israel Braces for Post-Election Gridlock as Exit Polls Show No Clear Winner, by The New York TimesFlávio Bolsonaro Flees Brazil for the U.S. After Election Defeat, by Ana Ionova, Edward Wong and Thayz GuimarãesAlex Pretti’s Parents Say Federal Government Is Silent on Investigation, by Ernesto Londoño and Jack HealyShe Trusted ChatGPT With Her Medication Decisions. It Cost Her Everything., by Teddy RosenbluthWanted: Robot-Dog Walkers. $20/Hour., by Kashmir Hill Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, why Halloween candy is scary expensive. Here’s what we’re covering:Live Updates: Israel Votes in Election Seen as Referendum on Netanyahu, by The New York TimesNetanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say, by David M. Halbfinger, Ronen Bergman, Natan Odenheimer, Adam Rasgon and Aaron BoxermanTrans Issues Helped Elect Republicans in 2024. Will It Work Again?, by Amy HarmonWhat’s Riding on Anthropic’s Market Debut? Nearly Everything., by Erin Griffith and Lauren HirschThe Scariest Part of Halloween This Year? The Candy Prices., by Kim Severson Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Plus, can a three-hour documentary lead the box office? Here’s what we’re covering:Lula Wins Brazil’s Presidency, in Stunning Blow to Latin America’s Right, by Ana Ionova and Adam B. EllickTrump’s Election Attacks Enter New Pre-emptive Phase, by Zolan Kanno-YoungsMaría Corina Machado, Venezuela’s Leading Opposition Figure, Returns Home, by Julie Turkewitz, Edward Wong and Adam EntousA New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War, by David E. Sanger, Julian E. Barnes, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman, Farnaz Fassihi and Eric SchmittShiny Glass Skyscrapers Are a Hot Thing. Literally., by Chico Harlan and Zunaira SaieedElizabeth Holmes Gives a Batman Villain a Run for His Money, by Brooks Barnes Tune in every weekday morning, and tell us what you think at: [email protected]. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.