Although some people were not sure which policies Donald J. Trump would focus on first, they were relieved and elated by the win.

© Karsten Moran for The New York Times

Plus, Republicans win control of the Senate.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

The defeat is a political victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, who had become the face of a well-funded opposition campaign.

© Zack Wittman for The New York Times

Renting is quickly becoming a better way for many people to enjoy high-risk places with much less financial baggage.

When it comes to the climate crisis, sometimes feelings are as important as facts, even for meteorologists.