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Jimmy Fallon Doesn’t Trust Trump to Handle A.I. Concerns

“We’re relying on Trump to beat A.I.; I don’t even think Trump can beat Wordle,” Fallon said.

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Europe Doesn’t Know What It Is

Immigration has become a prism through which all the continent’s ills are viewed.

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Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Screen Mail-In Ballots

The Trump administration had asked the justices to allow a new Postal Service plan to screen ballots just weeks before the midterm elections.

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An Heir to a Thai Beer Empire Accused His Brother of Sexual Abuse. Then He Took on His Family.

Siranudh Scott, an heir to Thailand’s Singha beer empire, has prompted a rare public reckoning about a topic considered taboo.

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Architects of Japan’s Easy-Money Policies Are Changing Their Minds

As the Bank of Japan weighs another rate increase on Friday, a divide over how Japan should confront inflation is widening.

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‘Widow’s Bay’ Dominates, and 7 Other Takeaways From the 2026 Emmys

The Apple TV horror-comedy about a haunted island took home 14 Emmys, including the awards for best comedy, lead actor, writing, directing and supporting actor and actress.

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Our 13 Favorite Looks From the Emmys Red Carpet

Bold colors, smart takes on classic suiting and simple elegance created memorable moments on Monday night.

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Have Thoughts on the Emmy’s Red Carpet? Join Our Readers in the Comments.

Television’s biggest stars have walked the carpet. Now that you’ve seen what everyone is wearing and voted for your favorite looks, we invite you to comment on a few of the styles.

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Trump’s Effort to Assert Control Over Elections Continues, Despite Court Loss

President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome.

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These Kinds of Moments Make Us Love Restaurants

Here are nine fleeting moments that made scouting the 50 best restaurants of 2026 memorable and meaningful.

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Emmy Winners 2026: See the Updating List

The list of winners for the 78th Emmy Awards.

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They Could Afford to Stand Up to Trump. Why Didn’t They?

The more the logic of capitalism pervades the rest of life, the less room there is for compassion, honor or heroism.

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Judge Blocks Trump Rule Aimed at International Students and Journalists

Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV wrote that the administration’s reasons for a rule limiting the length of stay for academics and journalists were “exceptionally weak.”

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The Dining Trends Chefs Are Seeing in 2026

A dozen of the chef’s from the 2026 edition of our 50 favorite restaurants list talk GLP-1s, diner drinking habits, A.I. and more.

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N.Y. Democratic House Candidate Admits to Bondage Photo Shoot

Christopher Gallant, who is running against Representative Nick LaLota on Long Island, acknowledged that the photos that surfaced in media reports on Monday were legitimate.

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Emmys Photos: All the Looks From the 2026 Red Carpet

Stars are arriving at the 78th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. See what they’re wearing to celebrate TV’s biggest night.

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Gavin Newsom Says He Won’t Run in 2028 if Kamala Harris Does

The comments made to CNN, if taken at face value, seemed to fly in the face of the California governor’s presidential ambitions.

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McConnell Returns to Senate After Three Months Away

Senator Mitch McConnell, the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican and former leader, had been absent for more than 13 weeks after a health incident, fueling questions about his ability to continue serving.

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Bob Mackie, Cher and the Ultimate Revenge Dress

The designer’s bedazzling, feathered creations made waves onstage, including at the Oscars in 1986.

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Dario Amodei’s Essay Was Gutsy. It Didn’t Go Far Enough.

America’s A.I. bosses can do only so much on their own.

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Fashion Executive Placed on Leave After Physical Confrontation at Runway Show

The Council of Fashion Designers of America said its chief executive, Steve Kolb, would be placed on leave “pending a full review” of an incident at the Cos fashion show.

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Trump Rejects Calls for an A.I. Slowdown

Also, the E.P.A. erases limits on climate pollution from power plants. Here’s the latest at the end of Monday.

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As A.I. Fears Rise, Experts Suggest Focusing on the Humans in Charge

Warnings from industry leaders about doomsday scenarios ignore the power that people have to control how artificial intelligence is used, policy experts say. They are urging lawmakers to act now.

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Do You Have Questions About A.I.? We Want to Answer Them.

The New York Times is soliciting readers’ questions about the dangers — and benefits — posed by artificial intelligence.

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Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Gets Onstage Call From Trump, Who Dismissed A.I. Safety Concerns

Mr. Trump called Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, while Mr. Huang was onstage in Los Angeles and criticized calls to slow down and regulate A.I.

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Bob Mackie: A Life in Pictures

The designer was known for his flashy, sparkly designs for Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and countless others.

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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Russia’s VTB Bank Over Ties to Iran

The move, which targeted a bank that is already under U.S. sanctions, was part of the Trump administration’s Operation Economic Outcast initiative.

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Russian Businessman Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Lavish Wedding After-Party

The payments, totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars, represented an extraordinary flouting of ethical norms for an American president’s family member.

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A 9/11 Story of Grief and Love

Katherine Rosman of The Times explored the relationship of a young man and his grandmother, and how they wrestled with grief in very different ways.

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What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars.

President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.

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