Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix
9/13/2026 1:49 PM 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.
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.
What Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Argued in His Call for AI Slowdown
9/13/2026 6:04 PM Open Story
Dario Amodei’s 3,800-word letter laid out a three-step plan to rein in artificial intelligence.
King Charles Will Convene A.I. Leaders Amid Calls to Slow Development
9/13/2026 1:23 PM Open Story
As alarm from the highest echelons of A.I. companies mounts, Buckingham Palace said the king would meet with executives to explore how the technology can be used for good.
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.
Oil Prices Jump on Energy Supply Worries
9/13/2026 3:29 PM Open Story
Oil prices jumped and stock futures fell slightly on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.
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.
Celine Dion Begins Her Paris Comeback Concert Run
9/13/2026 12:10 PM Open Story
Her long-awaited concert return highlighted a side of the French-speaking superstar rarely seen in the United States.
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.
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.
How the Smithsonian Might Choose Its Next Leader
9/13/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
With Lonnie G. Bunch III stepping down as the Smithsonian’s secretary, President Trump will have his best chance to control the institution.
Kennedy Center Warns of Bankruptcy Unless Trump’s Name Is Added
9/13/2026 6:09 PM Open Story
The caution, contained in a draft resolution to the center’s board, comes as a federal judge decides whether President Trump’s name should remain off the building.
Trump Promises to Lift Tariffs on Irish Whiskey After Appeals
9/13/2026 4:02 PM Open Story
President Trump’s decision, announced while visiting his golf course in Ireland, was the latest shift in his trade policies.
‘60 Minutes’ Prepares for a High-Pressure Premiere After Its Turbulent Shake-Up
9/8/2026 6:17 AM Open Story
Nick Bilton, the new executive producer, has begun to put his stamp on the show. Up first: an exclusive interview with an officer who was aboard the F-15 fighter shot down over Iran.
How The Times Covers ‘60 Minutes’ and Other Journalists
9/12/2026 11:00 AM Open Story
Journalists don’t want to become the story. But newsrooms — and the people who run them — are the story for Times media reporters.
What to Expect at the 2026 Emmy Awards
9/13/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
“The Pitt” could make history at Monday night’s celebration of the best in TV, while “Widow’s Bay” and “Hacks” battle it out in the best comedy race.
Unvaccinated Woman Likely Died of Measles Complications, Pa. County Coroner Says
9/13/2026 12:31 PM Open Story
The case is the third reported death linked to a rapidly expanding outbreak that has sickened more than 670 people in the state.
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.
Russian Strikes on Ukraine Hits Near David Petraeus, ex-C.I.A. Chief
9/13/2026 4:48 PM Open Story
David Petraeus was at a rail station when a drone hit. Another train, with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain and other dignitaries, had just left, Ukrainian officials said.