Hasan Piker’s Comments Create Headaches for Abdul El-Sayed
Under pressure, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan this week rejected Hasan Piker’s argument that the U.S. has caused more terror than Al Qaeda.
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The Racial Disparities of Flood Buyouts
Black homeowners are paid less than white homeowners under a FEMA program, new research finds.
ICE agent appears in Minnesota court to face charges in the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant
Christian Castro, a federal immigration officer, made his first court appearance in Minnesota since he was booked Wednesday into a local jail. Castro faces multiple state and federal charges in connection with a shooting during the immigration…
This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked
The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.
U.S. Strike on Iranian School May Have Been War Crime, U.N. Report Says
Mistakes that led to the deaths of more than a hundred children “went beyond negligence,” investigators said. They also cited a separate strike the same day that killed a reported 22 civilians.
A bad year for the crypto industry just got a lot worse
The cryptocurrency industry just suffered a major defeat in a bill they had badly wanted to get through the Senate. It's the latest setback in a terrible year for the sector.
Retired Olympic superstar Jessie Diggins wins her first-ever 100 mile trail race
This spring Jessie Diggins retired as one of America's most successful winter Olympic athletes at age 34. She's relaxing by entering 100-mile trail running races and navigating what comes next. (Image credit: Erica Dischino)
Yemen War Intensifies as Houthi Militia Advances on Marib
Clashes between Iranian-backed Houthi fighters and Saudi-backed government forces have been reported near oil-rich Marib Province.
U.S. will let Iranian leaders attend U.N. General Assembly in New York
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the annual gathering of world leaders on Wednesday.
How Trump’s New Green Card Policy Could Affect Immigrant Families
The policy, set to take effect Friday, would give immigration officers broader authority to deny permanent residency to people using public benefits.
Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program
The conflict underscored the distance between world powers over the United States’ pressure campaign on Iran.
Can an AI chatbot save lives by answering texts about pregnancy?
Many questions come up during pregnancy. Is swelling normal? Are avocados safe to eat? For folks in Kenya who don't have a search engine at their fingertips, a chatbot is offering a lifeline. (Image credit: Donwilson Odhiambo/SOPA Images/LightRocket)
Democrats seize on House GOP’s decision to leave town early
The Republican-led chamber has no more workdays scheduled in Washington before the November midterms.
Trump Air Force One Photos Fuel Kennedy Center Demolition Speculation
Images captured through the windows of Air Force One showed President Trump reviewing a poster with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED.”
G.O.P. Representative Breaks With Trump in Ad Criticizing the Immigration Crackdown
Representative María Elvira Salazar, a three-term representative from Miami, won re-election by 20 percentage points in 2024. Her ad suggests worry among some Republicans about their standing with Hispanic voters.
With more Amazon workers on SNAP benefits, company offers Whole Foods discounts
The company said the discounts are a response to employee feedback, not a reaction to a recent government report.
What Happens When A.I. Stops Doing What Humans Want?
“Alignment” is the science of teaching A.I. to do what is in line with human preferences, ethics and judgment. But, at times, the systems have gone rogue.
Major Iranian Airline Suspends Several Flights Abroad, Adding to Isolation
The carrier, Mahan Air, said it would stop flying to neighboring countries just over a week after the United States imposed sweeping sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry.
The Day Before The Times Began
Most newspapers offered scandals and ads. With The New-York Daily Times, Henry Raymond saw room for something else.
The labor market is more stable than a year ago, new data shows
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh highlighted the improved numbers in a speech about the board's decision Wednesday to raise interest rates.
A.I. Agents as ‘Co-Scientists’? This Lab Says They Could Speed Drug Research.
A.I. is already a powerful tool for scientific discovery. Now, some biomedical researchers are teaching it to do even more.
Democratic advisers are warning their candidates not to go too hard at AI
Democratic consultants are privately encouraging their battleground candidates to avoid talking about artificial intelligence regulations out of fear that powerful tech groups will unleash a tidal wave of spending against them ahead of November…
Jon Kyl, Senator Known for His Skills Behind the Scenes, Dies at 84
The Arizona politician rose to the second-highest position in the Republican-held Senate caucus thanks to his policy smarts and deft political sensibilities.
Trump Blasts the Fed But Spares Kevin Warsh After Interest Rate Hike
The president blasted the rest of the Fed — and kept up his demand for a cut — but spared Fed Chairman Kevin M. Warsh from the criticism.