Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical
5/25/2026 8:14 AM Open Story
The document marks a powerful foray by the leader of the Roman Catholic Church into the debate about the misuse or overuse of artificial intelligence.
As A.I. Fever Rises in Silicon Valley, Pope Leo Has a Few Words
5/25/2026 11:35 AM Open Story
The American pope wants to take artificial intelligence down a notch. Is he challenging the tech companies, or will tech take over the papacy?
Pope Leo Has Released an Encyclical About A.I. Why Is That Important?
5/25/2026 2:40 AM Open Story
Leo XIV issued his thoughts about artificial intelligence in the modern world using a centuries-old form of papal communication called an encyclical.
Trump’s Pressure Had Little Effect on Iran’s Terms for a Peace Deal
5/25/2026 8:05 AM Open Story
President Trump had sought to force Tehran to accept American demands for a peace deal with a mixture of threats and military operations.
Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy
5/25/2026 7:55 AM Open Story
An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.
What Are the Abraham Accords, Trump’s 2020 Mideast Deals?
5/25/2026 5:55 AM Open Story
The diplomatic agreements normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. Now, as part of the peace talks with Iran, Mr. Trump wants other states to join.
Absent Congressman Calls Allies, but Stops Short of Public Appearance
5/25/2026 9:35 AM Open Story
Republican officials said they have talked to Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress for weeks. His office said Mr. Kean will eventually explain his absence.
Trump’s Self-Indulgent Streak Deepens G.O.P. Fears He Is Risking Losses in Midterms
5/25/2026 2:03 AM Open Story
“The stupid stuff is killing our chances,” said a retiring Republican senator.
He Name-Drops Ocasio-Cortez in His Bid for Congress. She Doesn’t Talk About Him at All.
5/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
Saikat Chakrabarti, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s former chief of staff, is running in San Francisco to succeed Representative Nancy Pelosi, whom Mr. Chakrabarti irked with an incendiary tweet seven years ago.
Were the Constitution’s Authors a Little Too Optimistic?
5/25/2026 7:27 AM Open Story
The nation’s founding document has a blind spot. Trump is making it visible.
At an LA Costco, Skateboarding and Learning About Loss
5/24/2026 10:00 AM Open Story
We’re all going to die. But first — just one more trick.
Threat of Explosion From Toxic Chemical Tank Lessened, Officials Say
5/25/2026 1:06 PM Open Story
Evacuation orders remained in place for more than 40,000 residents around Garden Grove, Calif., the location of an industrial site containing an unstable tank of toxic chemical.
Artificial Intelligence Floods Court Dockets with Home-Brewed Lawsuits
5/25/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
For years, courts have welcomed cases brought by self-represented litigants. Now those plaintiffs have A.I., and their filings are consuming more and more bandwidth.
One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible.
5/25/2026 5:45 AM Open Story
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.
Blind Waymo Users Revel in the Joy of Riding Alone
5/24/2026 4:41 AM Open Story
Waymo has been an object of frustration to some in California. For visually impaired people, it can also bring a rare feeling of independence.
‘Bing Bong!’ The Knicks’ Watch Party Outside the Garden Is Dead.
5/25/2026 12:26 PM Open Story
The police say that celebrations outside of Madison Square Garden have gotten out of control. Fans and insiders say the chaos has been driven by social media influencers.
Can Concrete Molds Revive Coral Reefs Ruined by Bombs and Climate Change?
5/24/2026 8:48 PM Open Story
In a devastated section of the Coral Triangle in the Pacific Ocean, a conservation group is trying to build an artificial reef.
Twenty Years After His Film, Al Gore Tweaks the Climate Script
5/25/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Mr. Gore is still giving the slide show that “An Inconvenient Truth” was built around, but with changes that reflect a shift in the discussion of climate change.
UK Heat Wave Could Break May Temperature Record
5/25/2026 10:50 AM Open Story
Forecasters warned that temperatures could climb to the highest level ever recorded in the month of May, reaching 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) in some areas of England.
Summer’s Best Beach Reads
5/25/2026 7:05 AM Open Story
If you happen to be near a body of water (salt, fresh, chlorinated or otherwise), here are the books you’ll need.
This Memorial Day Starts a Summer That Is Longer Than Most
5/25/2026 9:19 AM Open Story
A calendar quirk brings more days of lemonade, glamping and difficult-to-open beach umbrellas to 2026.
New Waterside Getaways for the Summer
5/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
From the Hamptons to Majorca, here are six getaways that invite you to eat, drink, lounge and enjoy idyllic surroundings.
How to Be Old
5/25/2026 7:38 AM Open Story
My advice for how to keep living.
Iran Is Trolling Us and We’re Not Doing Anything About It
5/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
This is a novel form of propaganda.
Gov. Sherrill Demands Access to ICE Facility as Hunger Strike Widens
5/25/2026 2:14 PM Open Story
Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined protesters at an immigration jail in New Jersey, the latest standoff between her and President Trump over his immigration policies.
‘A Dangerous Bluff’: Carney Likens Alberta Referendum to Brexit
5/25/2026 12:33 PM Open Story
The Canadian prime minister, who was the governor of the Bank of England when Britain voted to leave the European Union, said the Alberta referendum on separating from Canada could backfire.
One of Madagascar’s Oldest Sacred Trees Is Slowly Dying
5/25/2026 2:04 AM Open Story
In a forest in Madagascar, the demise of a centuries-old baobab points to the fraying of a fragile ecosystem.
Cubans Cook With Charcoal and Wood Fires to Survive During Energy Crisis
5/25/2026 2:05 PM Open Story
The U.S. oil blockade has left millions without cooking gas. In Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of the Cuban revolution, apartment tower residents resort to charcoal and firewood.