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Saudi Leader Meets U.S. General as Widening Conflict Threatens Oil Markets

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked the United States for more U.S. military help last week after the Iranian-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched a broad offensive.

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Russian Strike on Train Station Near Ukraine-Poland Border Seen as Warning to Kyiv’s Allies

The attack on Ukraine’s rail network, which connects the country to the West, was a jab at Europe, officials said.

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China’s Top Spy Chief Warns A.I. Is a Threat to Party Rule

Even as Beijing urges the United States not to hype the dangers of A.I., its own spy chief is framing the technology as a threat to the Communist Party’s security.

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Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Being Rebuffed by Trump

The kingdom is in a state of strategic shock after coming under attack from an emboldened Iran and failing to win more U.S. military support, analysts say.

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Rogue Machines

We look into the concerns over artificial intelligence.

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The A.I. Researcher Whose Rebellion Is Changing Everything

Jacob Coxon, who quit his job at Anthropic, discusses his concerns about the risks of artificial intelligence.

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The Escalating Warnings About A.I., and the Rise of a Deadly New Street Drug

Plus, the man who went to space — and never wanted to go back.

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Tech Stocks Shudder in Response to Calls to Slow A.I. Progress

Companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence in Asia, Europe and the United States posted declines after tech leaders expressed worries about the safety of “frontier” A.I. technology.

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The New Moscow: A Digital Utopia Doubling as a Surveillance Trap

Cutting-edge technologies have reshaped the Russian capital, making it safer, more convenient — and more closely watched.

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Why Scandals Don’t Bring Down Politicians Anymore

It’s about more than just shamelessness.

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Trying to Rid the Pentagon of Culture Wars, Hegseth Has Created His Own

Persistent distractions are feeding a climate of mistrust as the U.S. military faces a series of wartime issues, including shortfalls of missile interceptors.

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Be the First to Find Out the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century

Starting Sept. 21, we’ll unveil a list of 100, as voted on by more than 500 television professionals in Hollywood and around the world. Make sure you’re getting updates.

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Is A.I. Raising the Chances of Biological Warfare?

Current chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards.

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As Midterms Rage, Gillibrand Wants Congress to Talk Menopause

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research money.

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Global Warming Will Breach the 1.5 Degree Celsius Limit. Now What?

As global temperature increase shoots past 1.5 degrees Celsius, the vulnerable countries that fought for that Paris Agreement target face a brutal new reality.

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How to Watch the 2026 Emmy Awards

NBC is broadcasting the Monday night ceremony, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay.

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How to Watch the 2026 Emmy Awards

NBC is broadcasting the Monday night ceremony, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay.

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She Bashed the Government on a Private Call. Then She Was Detained for Months

Racial and political tensions have flared in Trinidad and Tobago after members of an ethnic minority were accused of an assassination plot based on a private phone call.

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What Happens on the Subway Doesn’t Stay on the Subway

How a killing that divided America revealed what it has in common.

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Taryn Simon’s Giant Exhibition at the Guggenheim Tells the Story of America

Her new show at the Guggenheim Museum is an audacious attempt to document the story of modern America through the life of one F.B.I. agent.

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Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan Walks a Tricky Line on Tariffs as He Seeks Re-Election

Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has shown quiet support for President Trump’s tariffs. His brother, the head of their family business, has described the economic volatility as an enormous challenge.

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A Teen Autopsy Marks the Arrival of a Deadly Drug in San Francisco

City officials — and one determined mother — are working to stop the spread of cychlorphine, which is far more potent than fentanyl.

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Oil Prices Jump on Energy Supply Worries

Oil prices jumped and stock futures fell slightly on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

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More Than 120 Unaccounted for After Ferry Sinks in Indonesia

At least six people were killed and more than 100 rescued after the vessel sank in the Java Sea on Sunday, the authorities said.

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Israel’s Elimination Project

Two languages. Two realities.

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Texas Republican’s Racist Social Media Post Draws Condemnation

Many Republicans criticized the post, some in more direct terms than others.

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The Bari Weiss Era of ‘60 Minutes’ Begins

The long-running CBS News program returned for a high-pressure 59th season on Sunday. With new correspondents and a refreshed stopwatch, it was more tweak than overhaul.

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E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants

Generation of electricity is the second largest source of carbon dioxide and other planet-warming gases in the United States.

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Some in Silicon Valley Are Questioning the Calls for an A.I. Slowdown

The debate over the safety of artificial intelligence grew personal as key tech leaders said calls for government regulation were self-serving and misplaced.

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Kennedy Center Warns of Bankruptcy Unless Trump’s Name Is Added

The caution, contained in a draft resolution to the center’s board, comes as a federal judge decides whether President Trump’s name should remain off the building.

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