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The Edition · Tuesday, 27 October 2026

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

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World · Optimist Daily

NJ Transit Turns Stations into Art Galleries

NJ Transit’s TRANSITional Art Project, launched in 2019 at Newark Penn Station, has expanded to eight stations across New Jersey, turning everyday commuter hubs into temporary art galleries. The program showcases murals and photography by local artists, including Beyti Barbaros, Jonathan Yumi, and Catherine Thurston, who depict the history and cultural impact of railroads over the past 250 years. NJ Transit President Kris Kolluri highlighted the project’s role in celebrating railroads’ contribution to nation‑building while providing a visual pause for commuters. The initiative also offers stipends to artists, addressing the scarcity of public‑art funding in transit environments. The most recent installation, “Tracks Through Time,” is displayed at Morris Plains Rail Station and features a three‑panel mural that ties rail history to contemporary life. By embedding art into transit spaces, NJ Transit aims to enrich daily travel experiences and foster community connection.

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World · The Guardian

Lula Secures Fourth Term in Brazil's Historic Comeback

Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election in a stunning second‑round victory, securing a fourth term. Lula’s 51.79% share of the vote beat far‑right rival Flávio Bolsonaro’s 48.21%, a result that followed a two‑hour polling extension ordered by a supreme court judge. The win marks the first time a first‑round verdict has been overturned in Brazil, making Lula the country’s longest‑serving leader. Guardian correspondent Tom Phillips will field audience questions from 15:00 GMT, offering insight into Brazil’s political future. The election outcome follows accusations that Bolsonaro’s campaign sabotaged public transport to hinder voters, a claim that intensified the controversy.

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