Some in Silicon Valley Are Questioning the Calls for an A.I. Slowdown
9/13/2026 8:12 PM Open Story
The debate over the safety of artificial intelligence grew personal as key tech leaders said calls for government regulation were self-serving and misplaced.
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.
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.
Meeting Between Iran, Arab States Postponed as Mideast Diplomacy Stalls
9/13/2026 1:58 PM Open Story
Talks between the United States and Iran hit a dead end weeks ago, leaving Arab countries struggling to manage their ties to Tehran amid ongoing attacks.
Oil Prices Jump on Energy Supply Worries
9/14/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
Traders sold oil futures on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.
E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants
9/13/2026 7:14 PM Open Story
Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.
The Bari Weiss Era of ‘60 Minutes’ Begins
9/13/2026 7:14 PM Open Story
The long-running CBS News program returned for a high-pressure 59th season on Sunday. With new correspondents and a refreshed stopwatch, it was more tweak than overhaul.
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.
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.
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 8:11 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.
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.
Texas Republican’s Racist Social Media Post Draws Condemnation
9/13/2026 9:42 PM Open Story
Many Republicans criticized the post, some in more direct terms than others.
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.
Israel’s Elimination Project
9/13/2026 11:20 PM Open Story
Two languages. Two realities.
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.
More Than 120 Are Unaccounted For After Ferry Sinks in Indonesia
9/14/2026 2:07 AM Open Story
At least six people were killed and more than 100 rescued after the vessel sank in the Java Sea on Sunday, the authorities said.