OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites
9/25/2026 6:37 PM Open Story
The company did not learn until recently that its technology had meddled with websites for the Education and Commerce Departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
How OpenAI’s Rogue A.I. Agents Tried to Trick a Robot Detector
9/25/2026 1:26 PM Open Story
A new report by a Bay Area start-up called Parse adds details to an incident that has shocked the A.I. world and led to calls for closer government regulation.
His Novel Had a Shot at a Top Book Prize. Then Someone Ran an A.I. Test.
9/25/2026 1:11 PM Open Story
“It Was Either That Or Die,” by the Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien, was the hit of the French literary season. Now it has been pulled from the shortlist for a prestigious prize.
As Xi Leaves Washington, Divisions Still Simmer Beneath the Surface
9/25/2026 5:12 PM Open Story
President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping of China for a state visit that was heavy on pomp and ceremony. But surprisingly little time was spent on the issues that most divide the two superpowers.
China’s Xi Snubs a Troubled U.N. for Trump, Overshadowing Its Big Week
9/25/2026 4:06 PM Open Story
The U.S.-China summit offered a sharp contrast with the action at the faltering United Nations in a gridlocked New York.
Dining With A.I. Moguls, Billionaires and Xi Jinping, Trump Went Off Script
9/25/2026 12:07 PM Open Story
Altman. Musk. Huang. Bezos. They all came to the White House Thursday night, though you might not have seen it on TV.
At State Dinner for China’s Leader, Melania Trump Wears the Pants
9/25/2026 9:04 AM Open Story
And possibly makes history while doing so.
White House Blocks CNN From Air Force One
9/25/2026 7:31 PM Open Story
CNN won’t be able to join President Trump on a Saturday trip to Tennessee. He had banned CNN and two other news outlets from the White House, but a court order on Thursday restored their access.
Kennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say
9/25/2026 1:05 PM Open Story
In a letter to Congress, former employees say the center delayed a plan to address the leaks that its officials now cite as a serious safety risk.
Nor’easter vs. Hurricane: What’s the Difference?
9/25/2026 5:03 PM Open Story
The systems are organized differently, though how they affect your town or neighborhood can be the same.
Netanyahu Said to Have Been Warned by Emirati Leader About Hamas Attack Before Oct. 7
9/25/2026 10:15 AM Open Story
The warning from the leader of the United Arab Emirates, which lacked specific details about the nature of an attack, never reached the chiefs of Israel’s security establishment, Israeli officials said.
Saudi Arabia Open to Possibly Developing Nuclear Weapons
9/25/2026 3:51 PM Open Story
An intelligence assessment examined Saudi Arabia’s military ambitions as Congress reviews a new civilian nuclear deal between the U.S. and the kingdom.
The Viral In-N-Out Spatula Hero Is Exactly Who You Imagined He Was
9/25/2026 5:15 AM Open Story
It started as a bizarre late-night standoff behind the counter of a fast food joint. It ended with no injuries — and free burgers.
ICE Raids in Beef Country Raise Fears of Higher Prices
9/25/2026 4:01 PM Open Story
Cattle industry groups in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas and two Republican senators said the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions were hurting operations.
Airline Credit Cards Are Messing Up the Whole Industry
9/25/2026 7:02 AM Open Story
Airline loyalty programs are anticompetitive and hurting consumers.
What Does Abdul El-Sayed Believe?
9/25/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
The Senate nominee talks about his view for the future of the Democratic Party.
South Carolinians: Do You Have a Short-Term, High-Interest Personal Loan? Share Your Bills.
9/25/2026 12:36 PM Open Story
We want to hear from borrowers who have taken out installment, payday or title loans, and those who work for companies that offer them.
Beaches Are Disappearing in Southern California as El Niño Bears Down
9/25/2026 5:45 PM Open Story
Beachfront homeowners and beachcombers are watching the sand vanish into the ocean as torrid waves strike the coast.