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# November 6, 2023 | Vol. 202 No. 15 November 6, 2023 |  

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Vol. 202 No. 15

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November 6th, 2023 | Vol. 202, No. 15 | U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Africa

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November 6, 2023

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## Table of Contents

BusinessClimateEntertainmentHealthIdeasPoliticsWorld

### Business

[Business](/section/business/)

### How We Picked the Best Inventions of 2023

[Business](/section/business/)

### What to Know About the U.S. Curbs on AI Chip Exports to China

The new rules aim to close loopholes that emerged from 2022 export control curbs, and to account for technological developments.

### Climate

[Climate](/section/climate/)

### Go Midwest, Young Man

People sick of forest fires, floods, and extreme heat are fleeing the Sun Belt and heading to cities like Milwaukee, Minneapolis and Detroit.

### Entertainment

[Entertainment](/section/entertainment/)

### Unpacking the Internet’s Obsession With Fall Aesthetics

The internet has a history of obsessing over fall content. The origins can be traced back through pumpkin spice lattes and influencers.

[Entertainment](/section/entertainment/)

### The Enduring Charm of John Grisham

The author, who has 48 consecutive No. 1 bestsellers, is out this month with a new novel, "The Exchange," a long-awaited sequel to"The Firm."

[Entertainment](/section/entertainment/)

### Venice Review: Sofia Coppola's _Priscilla_ Is Quietly Extraordinary

A new film about Priscilla Presley walks us through a teenage dream of love, and heartbreak—and life with Elvis.

[Entertainment](/section/entertainment/)

### _The Eras Tour_ Movie Is Irresistible No Matter How Much You Think You Like Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s command of her audience is so complete that she instantaneously airbrushes every questionable filmmaking decision into oblivion. 

[Entertainment](/section/entertainment/)

### 2023 Is One Big Costume Party

From the Barbie movie to Taylor Swift and Beyoncé's tours and subsequent movies, there's never been a better time to dress up.

[Entertainment](/section/entertainment/)

### Sly Stone Reflects on the Past and His New Memoir in a Rare Interview

The legendary rock star, now 80, talks about forgiving himself and others and the process of writing his new memoir.

### Health

[Health](/section/health/)

### Bed Bugs Aren’t Just a Problem in Paris. Here’s Why

Bed bugs have an intimate relationship with humankind, and our behaviors have as much to do with infestations as anything.

[Health](/section/health/)

### 6 Ways to Set Boundaries at Work—Even When It's Uncomfortable

Yes, even in this economy.

[Health](/section/health/)

### Do You Still Have to Isolate if You Catch COVID-19? Here's What to Know

What to know about the CDC's isolation guidance in 2023.

### Ideas

[Ideas](/section/ideas/)

### 3 Ways Anxiety Can Actually Help You

Anxiety is a normal human emotion. Let's use it to our advantage, writes David H. Rosmarin.

[Ideas](/section/ideas/)

### What Poland's Surprise Election Means for the E.U.

Ian Bremmer on why the EU is delighted by Poland's surprising election result.

[Ideas](/section/ideas/)

### The World's Job During the War on Hamas: Save the Space For Peace

Yuval Noah Harari on how outsiders must help keep an opening for peace in Israel-Hamas war. 

### Politics

[Politics](/section/politics/)

### She Sued Tennessee for Denying Her an Abortion. Now She's Running for Office.

After being denied an abortion, Allie Phillips joined a lawsuit challenging her state's abortion ban—then decided to challenge her state rep

### World

[World](/section/world/)

### The Families of Israelis Held Hostage by Hamas Speak Out

The families of those held by Hamas in Gaza tell of trauma, fear, and the search for hope.

[World](/section/world/)

### A Photographer Captures Death, Destruction, and Grief in Gaza

Gaza-native Saher Alghorra shares haunting scenes as the death toll in Gaza tops 3,300, including at least 700 children.


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