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, by The New York Times
• Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say, by David M. Halbfinger, Ronen Bergman, Natan Odenheimer, Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman
• Trans Issues Helped Elect Republicans in 2024. Will It Work Again?, by Amy Harmon
• What’s Riding on Anthropic’s Market Debut? Nearly Everything., by Erin Griffith and Lauren Hirsch
• The Scariest Part of Halloween This Year? The Candy Prices., by Kim Severson

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