Wall Street Is Growing Skeptical of the Data Center Boom
9/21/2026 1:04 PM Open Story
Several companies tied to the data center industry have delayed their initial public offerings amid the increasing public backlash to these energy guzzling facilities.
Are A.I. Models Being Misled to Act Too Human?
9/21/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
A corporate spat between two tech giants last week was just the latest volley in a conflict over whether dangerous mistakes are being made in A.I. training.
Spectre of Rogue A.I. Looms Over U.N. Talks on Digital Cooperation
9/21/2026 2:08 PM Open Story
Diplomats, dignitaries and tech experts gathered amid the United Nations General Assembly to debate how to address the threats and harness the potential of artificial intelligence.
Trump Faces the Sting of a Media Boycott After Press Pool Withdrawal
9/21/2026 6:47 PM Open Story
A boycott of the White House press pool by the major networks deprives the president of the oxygen of screen time. But he is still finding ways to get on the air.
George W. Bush and Cornyn Leave Out Paxton as They Raise Cash for Senate Candidates
9/21/2026 7:21 PM Open Story
The former president and Texas senator are headlining a fund-raiser in Dallas for top Republican Senate candidates. Not included: Ken Paxton, the nominee in their own state.
Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House Map
9/21/2026 4:19 PM Open Story
The order may have little impact because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that blocked the congressional districts that favor Republicans.
House Democrat Crosses Party Lines to Endorse Rep. Mike Lawler in Midterms Race
9/21/2026 11:24 AM Open Story
Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican seeking re-election in a swing district in New York, was backed by Representative Jared Golden, Democrat of Maine.
JB Pritzker Says He Used GLP-1s to Lose 80 Pounds
9/21/2026 9:28 AM Open Story
Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois, widely seen as a potential presidential candidate, revealed in an interview on “CBS Mornings” that he had been on a GLP-1 regimen since 2024.
Trump and Mamdani Show Their Unlikely Rapport, This Time in New York
9/21/2026 5:10 PM Open Story
Mayor Zohran Mamdani invited the president to his official residence in Manhattan, where the two spoke about policing, immigration and affordable housing.
South Korean President Calls for Easing Sanctions on the North
9/21/2026 6:39 PM Open Story
President Trump should demand that North Korea freeze, not eliminate, its nuclear weapons program, President Lee Jae Myung said in an interview.
Paramount Settles States’ Lawsuit, Clearing Way for Warner Bros. Merger
9/21/2026 3:04 PM Open Story
By resolving a lawsuit filed by a group of states, the media mogul David Ellison removed the last major hurdle he faced in buying Warner Bros. Discovery.
After Crucial Paramount Agreement Come Relief, Anger and Concern
9/21/2026 2:52 PM Open Story
Few seem totally satisfied by the settlement that will let Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery move forward.
CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board
9/21/2026 2:56 PM Open Story
The looming ownership of the network by David Ellison has caused anxiety in its newsroom for months.
Technical Problems Ground Flights at Major East Coast Airports
9/21/2026 3:48 PM Open Story
Operations had resumed by Monday evening, with delays. The incident revived concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration’s aging air traffic control infrastructure.
Man Shot by ICE Agent Says His Car Was Struck Twice Before He Was Shot
9/21/2026 7:15 PM Open Story
A Venezuelan immigrant, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, was shot in Austin, Texas, on Sunday after a traffic stop. The shooting prompted calls from local officials for a transparent investigation.
Julie Orringer Didn’t Know How Close to Home Her Novel Would Be
9/21/2026 3:55 AM Open Story
When she started her new novel, Julie Orringer didn’t know that it would mirror the taxing medical challenges faced by her husband.
College Sports Bill Prompts Clash Among Senators, Including Some Ex-Athletes
9/21/2026 9:06 AM Open Story
Lawmakers are applying their experiences on the playing field to the debate over a measure that would impose big changes to college athletics.
Putin Reignited a Dispute With Japan. This Town Is Stuck in the Middle.
9/21/2026 1:48 AM Open Story
The fishing town of Nemuro depends on Russia for trade. But it’s also leading a fight to win back islands seized by Moscow in World War II.
America Is Blundering Toward War With China
9/21/2026 3:35 PM Open Story
The U.S. has long misunderstood Beijing, and Trump’s mixed signals aren’t helping.
This Is the Thinking Behind Trump’s Puzzling Foreign Policy
9/21/2026 12:59 PM Open Story
What is “civilizationism”?
Iraq’s Prime Minister Al-Zaidi Vows to Disarm Iran-backed Militias
9/21/2026 2:04 PM Open Story
Ali al-Zaidi is a political neophyte hoping to succeed where previous leaders failed. In an interview, he laid out an ambitious timeline that could prove hard to meet.