These midterm polls caught our attention this week. They’re good for Democrats.

Political strategists and pollsters say surveys are usually more reliable after Labor Day.

Trump Calls A.I. Fears a Hoax. Inside the White House, the Debate Is More Complex.

The president seems driven chiefly by the sense that A.I. is the way to economic growth, and nothing can be allowed to stand in its way.

Nine bodies found in South Africa raise fears of serial murder, femicide

The apparent spate of slayings has sparked broader conversation about violence against women in South Africa.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Issues A.I. Safety Executive Order

Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered the state to develop recommendations on safety measures, including requiring companies to build a “kill switch,” amid mounting concerns.

James Talarico, Seeking Black Votes in Texas Senate Rate, Wins Crucial Endorsement

The Congressional Black Caucus’s political wing backed James Talarico, who defeated a Black opponent in the primary. He faces Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, in November.

Seven men who could lead Russia after Putin

Ahead of a parliamentary election on Sunday, President Vladimir Putin's grip on power is as strong as ever. But when the time comes, here are some potential successors.

What expensive sulfur means for your dinner table

Oil supplies are falling, sulfur prices are threatening food costs, and we measure Lego against Hollywood (Image credit: Screenshot of the Death StarTM )

Mortgage rates edge near 7 percent, highest since Trump took office

The 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.95 percent, up from 6.26 percent a year ago, according to Freddie Mac.

How Trump Became an A.I. Evangelist

President Trump had little interest in artificial intelligence until a fateful meeting in Las Vegas two years ago. Now, Mr. Trump sees A.I. as the defining technology of our age. Our White House correspondent Jonathan Swan tracks Trump’s journey to…

F.B.I. Temporarily Halted Cooperation With Canada Over References to 9/11

The abrupt move by Kash Patel, the bureau’s director, came as President Trump was ramping up his attacks on the country.

Build columns, not Trump’s arch, D.C. official tells administration

Local officials, preservationists and historians are pushing to scale back Trump's planned arch, advocating the slender columns originally envisioned by architects and lawmakers a century ago.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Northstar Bank, former employee of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., and former employee of Regions Bank

Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with SNB Bancshares and Bank of Eufaula

U.S. Approves Visas for Iran’s U.N. Delegation

The officials will be subject to restrictions while in New York for next week’s U.N. General Assembly, according to the State Department.

Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act.

Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism — and worry — as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years.

Iran and China Create First-of-Their-Kind Autonomous A.I. Influence Campaigns

The countries, along with Israeli firms, combined Chinese open-source A.I. models and A.I. agents for the campaigns, foreshadowing future online manipulation.

Palace rejects claims King Charles was ‘elated’ after Princess Diana’s death

"The pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason," Buckingham Palace said in response to claims made by Princess Diana's brother in a new book.

Manitoba Joins List of Canadian Provinces to Stop Changing Clocks

A survey of 72,000 residents found that most wanted to stop falling back and springing forward every year. The region will now follow others that have abandoned the practice.

For now, Pentagon plan for testosterone testing will apply to male troops only

Newly updated guidelines would test male service members aged 30 and over for low testosterone. Rules for females will be released later, officials said.

Judge says Trump can't demolish Kennedy Center. And, lawsuits target voter intimidation

A federal judge ruled yesterday that President Trump cannot tear down the Kennedy Center without a 30-day notice. And, recent lawsuits seek to keep armed federal officers away from polling sites. (Image credit: Kent Nishimura)

A.I. Safety Goes Mainstream + a ‘Hard Fork’ Exit AMA

“It has been one of the fastest, most sudden shifts I’ve experienced.”

Ms. Rachel has entered her album era, and she is so happy about it

Ms. Rachel has conquered YouTube, Netflix and the toy aisle. Now she's making an album, with real instruments, big feelings and her littlest listeners in mind. (Image credit: Dimitrios Kambouris)