As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers
9/13/2026 6:37 AM Open Story
President Trump has been at the forefront of the “what-me-worry?” crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of A.I.
Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix
9/13/2026 9:23 AM Open Story
House Speaker Mike Johnson warned on Sunday of competitive risks from China, and Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader, said Congress should start regulatory talks this week.
What Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Argued in His Call for AI Slowdown
9/13/2026 8:58 AM Open Story
Dario Amodei’s 3,800-word letter laid out a three-step plan to rein in artificial intelligence.
Obama Urges Democrats to Move A.I. Oversight to the Center of Their Agenda
9/13/2026 9:37 AM Open Story
During a private fund-raiser, the former president warned that the technology could be “dangerous” if not managed urgently and with a clear plan.
How Iran’s Hard-liners Blew Up the Peace Deal with Trump
9/13/2026 7:38 AM Open Story
Opponents derailed the agreement with a clandestine effort to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, regime insiders say. Iran’s president was furious when he found out.
Iran Expected to Meet With Gulf Arab States as Mideast Conflict Widens
9/13/2026 11:46 AM Open Story
Talks are expected tomorrow, officials said, as a ship was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian allies in Yemen said they had launched a new attack on Saudi Arabia.
Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career
9/13/2026 6:52 AM Open Story
Mr. Paxton, the Texas attorney general now running for the U.S. Senate, was accused of abusing the power of his office to protect a campaign donor. He was acquitted on all counts.
Angie Nixon, Candidate for Senate, Takes Florida by Storm
9/13/2026 8:27 AM Open Story
The Democratic nominee for Senate faces strong headwinds in a decidedly Republican-leaning state. She has been a fighter, and an underdog, for years.
Inside the $440 Million Collapse of Guidepost Montessori
9/13/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
A man with a vision set out to revolutionize preschool. It became a $440 million fiasco.
How One Man’s Quest for a Musketeer’s Bones Got Him Locked Up
9/13/2026 4:51 AM Open Story
A secret archaeological dig inside a Dutch church has led to drama worthy of Alexandre Dumas. Did Wim Dijkman really find the bones of the fourth musketeer? We may never know.
What’s Happening to TV Comedies Is Not Funny
9/13/2026 6:03 AM Open Story
The demands of streaming, which is now how most viewers watch TV, are not suited to just plain old comedy.
Why Did Trump Order Up 660 Million Pounds of Mystery Meat?
9/8/2026 4:22 PM Open Story
On second thought, I’m not that hungry.
The College Catwalk
9/13/2026 4:16 AM Open Story
We take a look at what’s cool on campus.
Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief
9/12/2026 9:01 PM Open Story
Survivors tell the stories of the people and places buried under the mud after a disaster in Nepal.