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The New York Times — Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023

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Under Scrutiny Over Gaza, Israel Points to Civilian Toll of U.S. Wars

Praying over the bodies of children in Gaza on Sunday. More than 10,000 people have been killed in Gaza over the past month, 40 percent of them children, according to the health ministry there.

Israeli officials say it is impossible to defeat Hamas without killing innocents, a lesson they argue Americans and their allies should understand.

Ohio Votes to Establish Right to Abortion

Supporters of Issue 1, a ballot measure to protect abortion access, gathered to talk to potential voters in Shaker Heights, Ohio, in October.

The State Constitution will protect access to the procedure. The result sends a strong signal that voters are still angry about the demise of Roe.

What the Golden Gate Is (Finally) Doing About Suicides

After years of pressure from victims’ families, the installation of $217 million in steel netting is almost complete.

Flowers, both real and artificial, hang from a chain-link fence. The Golden Gate Bridge is visible beyond the fence.
A fence at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge is a makeshift memorial for those who have died there. An estimated 2,000 people have jumped to their death since the bridge opened in 1937.

Hungry (but Not for Human Contact), Americans Head for the Drive-Through

A national fixture is enjoying a fresh surge as post-pandemic customers crave speed and solitude. And restaurants are responding with a raft of innovations.

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