Israel’s First Election Since Oct. 7, and What Anthropic’s I.P.O. Means for the Whole Economy

Plus, why Halloween candy is scary expensive.
Here’s what we’re covering:
• Live Updates: Israel Votes in Election Seen as Referendum on Netanyahu (nytimes.com/live/2026/10/27/world/israel-elect…), by The New York Times
• Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say (nytimes.com/2026/10/26/world/middleeast/netany…), by David M. Halbfinger, Ronen Bergman, Natan Odenheimer, Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman
• Trans Issues Helped Elect Republicans in 2024. Will It Work Again? (nytimes.com/2026/10/24/us/transgender-midterm-…), by Amy Harmon
• What’s Riding on Anthropic’s Market Debut? Nearly Everything. (nytimes.com/2026/10/26/technology/anthropic-go…), by Erin Griffith and Lauren Hirsch
• The Scariest Part of Halloween This Year? The Candy Prices. (nytimes.com/2026/10/27/dining/halloween-candy-…), by Kim Severson

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