Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns
In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat to the rule of law.”
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Mexico City Has a Toxic ‘Sacrifice Zone’ Where Cancer Is Surging
For decades, the Mexican authorities have sacrificed a rural valley to flush away the capital’s waste and power the economy. Now, local communities are paying for that decision — often with peoples’ lives.
A Sikh truck driver is stabbed amid a rise in anti-South Asian rhetoric
The driver said he was shaken by a violent encounter at a rest stop, which he described as unprovoked. (Image credit: Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Big questions - and key logistical details - loom ahead of China-U.S. summit
Despite the lingering questions, China remains optimistic about the summit. (Image credit: Evan Vucci)
Pediatricians raise the alarm on the effect of Trump's immigration crackdown on kids
The Trump administration has been pursuing a quiet immigration crackdown strategy: limiting access to health care and public services. The American Academy of Pediatrics is sounding the alarm about the impact on children.
People's houses are collapsing into the ocean. FEMA gives them no other option
Waterfront homes are collapsing along the coast. Homeowners generally have plenty of warning before their house buckles. So why aren't most houses removed, or at least emptied, before they fall? (Image credit: Ryan Kellman)
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The Fed raises interest rates for the first time in three years, protests over rising gas prices are being held around the world, Canada's prime minister speaks to European Parliament.
OpenAI flags new concerning AI behavior, to track model misalignment regularly
OpenAI has disclosed six reports on unexpected or concerning behavior in artificial-intelligence models. This includes models acting without authorization or evading oversight. (Image credit: Michael Dwyer)
Late Night Slams Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian-Funded Wedding Party
“Here comes the bribe, from a Russian guy,” Josh Johnson sang in response to news that a Russian businessman helped pay for the event.
King Charles Meets With A.I. Executives About Safety Risks
The gathering in Scotland brings together industry leaders amid a growing debate about the safety risks of unchecked artificial intelligence.
The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power
The North Korean leader’s financial and diplomatic leverage rests on the brutal exploitation of his own people, from coal miners to diplomats, at home and abroad.
State Department Extends Visa Ban on Abbas, Other Palestinian Officials
The move would prevent Mahmoud Abbas, the leader of two governing Palestinian groups, from traveling to the United States next week for the United Nations General Assembly.
How Ed Sheeran’s Tour Turned Into a Clash Over Palestinians and Antisemitism
Four supporting acts dropped out of Sheeran’s tour, citing the right to free speech after the rapper Macklemore was removed over pro-Palestinian comments he had made onstage.
The L.A. Helicopter Crash Highlights a Sky Full of Hazards
The fatal crash of a news helicopter in Los Angeles on Tuesday brought to light the dangers such aircraft face in big cities.
Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.
The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.
Trump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up Pushing It Toward the European Union.
The invitation by the E.U. for Canada to become an “associate member” is a sign of Mr. Trump’s brand of diplomacy, which often involves threatening America’s closest friends.
U.S. Intelligence Warns of China Theft Over Sale of F-35 Jets to Saudis
Internal reports, including one from the Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency, say China could acquire U.S. jet technology through spying or cooperation with Saudi Arabia.
Trump’s Latest Threats Loom Over Fed’s Interest Rate Decision
This month, the president threatened to halt a broad swath of trade if interest rates were not cut, a possibility he resurfaced on Wednesday.
Here's why an Arizona medical examiner is working to track heat-related deaths
No one across the U.S. is consistently tracking climate-fueled deaths. One medical examiner has a new protocol on heat-deaths. (Image credit: Cassidy Araiza for NPR)
News Helicopter Crash in Los Angeles Underscores the Risks of Aerial Reporting
Swarms of news helicopters traverse Southern California to capture its mayhem. Then, one became the story. A pilot and reporter died, as did a person on the ground.
Human-Caused Warming Played ‘Very Strong’ Role in Himalayan Floods, Report Finds
Rising temperatures contributed to the disaster by destabilizing the permafrost and ice around the collapsed rock, scientists concluded.
China Cares More About A.I. Victory Than Safety
The coming US-China talks will do nothing to address A.I. risks.
House Passes Bill Taking Aim at Data Center Electricity Costs
The measure would direct state regulators to consider rules requiring data centers to cover higher energy costs, but it would not compel them to do so.
Fed Raises Interest Rates
Also, Saudi Arabia is scrambling to restore its oil supply. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.