Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War
Vice President JD Vance in Dallas on Wednesday.
Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port, a Major Victory for Iranian Ally
The Iran-backed militia routed Yemeni government forces in Mokha, putting the group in a stronger position to attack ships in a crucial waterway for global trade.Soldiers at a recruitment event in Houthi-controlled Sanaa, Yemen, on Thursday.
Some Republicans Balk at Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’ Offer
The president’s call to send a $5,000 “dividend” to every American adult if Republicans win the midterms disturbed some members of his party.President Trump floated a proposal to send $5,000 to every adult American if his party wins in November.
The Supreme Court Blocks Missouri’s Voting Map, Again
Also, Vance privately gathered unvarnished views of the Iran war. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.A protest at the Missouri State Capitol last year over the proposed redistricting plan.
What to Know About Missouri’s High-Stakes Election Map Battle
A dizzying volley of court rulings in recent days has created widespread confusion about which congressional boundaries will be in effect in November.Secretary of State Denny Hoskins of Missouri leaving the courtroom after his contempt hearing at the Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City on Thurs
Trump Loyalist Joseph diGenova Quits ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Case
The inquiry has sought to link disparate criminal inquiries into the president as a multiyear scheme to damage his political prospects.Joseph diGenova had been in charge of what Mr. Trump’s allies have often referred to as the “grand conspiracy” case.
Anthropic Says It Blocked Possible Efforts to Build Biological Weapons
In a new report, the A.I. start-up added that it could not determine whether the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work.The report Anthropic published on Thursday cataloged a litany of misuses of its A.I. models, including the chatbot Claude, over the past ei
A.I. Could Possibly End Humanity. How Are Humans Supposed to Process That?
The technology is far from the only existential risk our species faces. But weighing such cosmic fears can become a mind-bending exercise.
The Mathematician Crushed Between OpenAI and Anthropic Over a Math Problem
Tristan Buckmaster was on the path toward an important proof when one of the A.I. giants used its staggering resources to get there first.
After a Difficult Loss, Nigeria Has Become a Source of Pain for Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Adichie has moved countless readers with her novels about Nigerians at home and abroad. After the death in Lagos of her toddler son, her homeland no longer feels as much like home.
He Lost His Mother on 9/11. He Grew Up in Her Childhood Bedroom.
Jacob Campbell was a baby when his mother was killed, and he has struggled to come to terms with the tragedy that shaped him. For the grandmother who raised him, it’s even harder.Jacob Campbell, right, stands with his grandmother, Jeanne Maurer, in front of a tree he planted when he was a child in m
Why is Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo $1,999?
The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.Apple’s iPhone Duo will cost $1,999 when it arrives in October to compete with Samsung’s $1,900 Galaxy foldable.
Apple’s New iPhone Duo Is Here. How Do Consumer Technology Journalists Review It?
Here’s the process for vetting new smartphones and gadgets at The Times and Wirecutter.Apple presented the new iPhone Duo this week at Apple Park in Cupertino, Calif.
Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Los Angeles Clippers’ Dealings With Kawhi Leonard
The investigation, by the U.S. attorney’s office in Brooklyn, is in its earliest stages, leaving it unclear whether criminal charges will ensue.The N.B.A. leveled a series of severe punishments last week against the Los Angeles Clippers after an investigation concluded that the team had engaged in a
This Tiny Canadian Town Took In Americans on 9/11. It Would Again.
A tiny slice of Newfoundland welcomed in stranded passengers.
The Next Terrorist Attack Is Predictable
A.I.-driven cyber and biological attacks threaten not just American lives, but also the American government.
Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84
A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.Toyohiro Akiyama waving from a space capsule after returning to Earth in December 1990.