As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers
9/13/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
President Trump has been in the forefront of the “what-me-worry?” crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of A.I.
Anthropic C.E.O. Dario Amodei Calls for A.I. Slowdown
9/12/2026 5:15 PM Open Story
In an essay, the head of Anthropic laid out the rapidly advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence and said there needed to be greater safety controls across the industry.
Obama Urges Democrats to Move A.I. Oversight to the Center of Their Agenda
9/12/2026 9:03 PM 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 2:02 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.
Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career
9/13/2026 2:02 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 2:03 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.
For Populist Democrats, a Movement Fueled by Anger at Both Parties
9/13/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
A generation shaped by the pandemic and rising prices has helped drive an emergence of Democratic candidates who say they are as fed up as voters are.
How Candidates Have Addressed Affordability in the Midterm Campaigns
9/13/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
Inflation and the cost of living have been the biggest drivers of campaigns this year, but the broad term “affordability” breaks down into specific issues, from housing to health care.
How One Man’s Quest for a Musketeer’s Bones Got Him Locked Up
9/13/2026 2:00 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.
The Fix Was Almost In
9/13/2026 3:00 AM Open Story
The midterms dodge their first MAGA bullet. It won’t be the last.
This Is Really Bad
9/11/2026 1:51 PM Open Story
We can no longer pretend that A.I. is safe.
The College Catwalk
9/13/2026 4:09 AM Open Story
We take a look at what’s cool on campus.
Did Trump Win the Battle Over the Smithsonian?
9/13/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
Lonnie G. Bunch III, who has led the institution since 2019, parried the White House until deciding it was time to go.