With Time on His Side, Xi Seeks to Extend Truce With Trump

 With Time on His Side, Xi Seeks to Extend Truce With Trump

Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China’s leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.

China’s Continued Control of Rare Earths Looms Over Trump-Xi Meeting

Manufacturers are struggling with constrained supplies as U.S. and Chinese officials negotiate over export restrictions with consequences for global industry.

Japan, Suffering Xi and China’s Anger, Hopes Trump Can Help

Japan’s prime minister will meet President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.

Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace

 Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace (Thanks to Gabi for this one)

Related: Technical Problems Ground Flights at Major East Coast Airports

Operations had resumed by Monday evening, with delays. The incident revived concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration’s aging air traffic control infrastructure.

Meta Enforces New Social Media Restrictions

Meta Enforces New Social Media Restrictions (Thanks to Ali for this one)

New Species of Cat Discovered for First Time in a Century

 New Species of Cat Discovered for First Time in a Century (Thanks to Kabir for this one)

The species, called a tilcayo, is smaller than a house cat and lives in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in Bolivia.

In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?

 In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own? - The New York Times

A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice.

Najya Hannah-Jones, 16, the writer's daughter.

Trading Keggers for ‘Wellness Darties’

 Trading Keggers for ‘Wellness Darties’ - The New York Times

A new crop of college students is finding balance at daytime parties with yoga, saunas and cold plunges.

One of the wellness events at the University of Florida. It included workouts and cold plunges.

It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb

 It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb - The New York Times

In Richardson, a fleet of drones has started to deliver goods quickly. But the noise is drowning out life for some residents: ‘We can’t live like this.’

Once Home to Batman, This Faded Mansion Is Now Plagued by Real Bats

 Once Home to Batman, This Faded Mansion Is Now Plagued by Real Bats - The New York Times

Officials in England are alarmed at the state of Mentmore Towers, the 19th century estate that served as Wayne Manor in the 2005 film “Batman Begins.”

Unrelated, but interesting: Why Christian Bale Built a Foster Village in the California Desert - The New York Times

Networks Suspend Pool Coverage of Trump After CNN, Politico, and MS Now Are Barred

Networks Suspend Pool Coverage of Trump After CNN, Politico, and MS Now Are Barred

EU announces plan to ban social media for under 13s

 EU announces plan to ban social media for under 13s | CNN (Thanks to Finn for this one)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during her State of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, on September 16, 2026. Yves Herman/Reuters

The Atlantic Ocean just broke a 60-year record for the longest stretch without a hurricane. Here's why.

 The Atlantic Ocean just broke a 60-year record for the longest stretch without a hurricane. Here's why. - CBS News (Thanks to Harper for this one)

Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas

 Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas : NPR (Thanks to Lucy for this one)

New guideline on species law allows inadvertent killing of imperiled animals

 New guideline on species law allows inadvertent killing of imperiled animals | AP News (Thanks to Sonia for this one)

Trump Threatens to Demolish Kennedy Center as Institution Closes to Public

 Trump Threatens to Demolish Kennedy Center as Institution Closes to Public | Playbill (Thanks to Allie for this one)

5 women 'appear to be deceased' in images recovered from Philadelphia home

 5 women 'appear to be deceased' in images recovered from Philadelphia home: Police  

What we know about 7 women linked to investigation at home in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood (Thanks to Jack for these)

Hawaii doctor found guilty of trying to kill wife during hike denied new trial

 Hawaii doctor found guilty of trying to kill wife during hike denied new trial - ABC News (Thanks to Natalie for this one)

Gerhardt Konig testifies during his attempted murder trial in Honolulu, April 1, 2026. ABC Pool Photos.

Arielle Konig testifies during her husband's attempted murder trial in Honolulu, March 24, 2026.

Peter Max, artist, dies at 88; Annie Dillard, writer, dies at 81

 Peter Max, Trippy Artist of Counterculture Era and Beyond, Dies at 88 - The New York Times

With work that breathed the spirit of the 1960s, he became fabulously wealthy from licensing his paintings and posters in all their euphoric Day-Glo glory.

Annie Dillard, Meditative Author of ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,’ Dies at 81 - The New York Times

Her Thoreau-like account of journeys in the woods, published when she was 28, was the first of many ruminations on life and nature, good and evil.

Fed Raises Interest Rates in Push for ‘Timelier’ Retreat in Inflation

 Fed Raises Interest Rates in Push for ‘Timelier’ Retreat in Inflation - The New York Times

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023, putting its new leader, Kevin Warsh, at odds with President Trump. “The plain fact is that inflation is too high,” Mr. Warsh said.

E.U. Talks of Making Canada First ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken; E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check

E.U. Talks of Making Canada First ‘Associate Member’ as U.S. Ties Weaken - The New York Times

Canada and the European Union have been confronting an increasingly challenging relationship with the United States under President Trump.

E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check

The bloc’s offer of “associate member” status to Ottawa shows how U.S. allies are pulling closer together. But their plans face significant obstacles. 

T. Rex, King of the Dinosaurs, Had a Body Temperature of 97 Degrees

 T. Rex, King of the Dinosaurs, Had a Body Temperature of 97 Degrees

Hotter than a crocodile, cooler than a chicken, T. Rex was definitely warm-blooded, according to a new study.

Why Don’t I Recover From Workouts as Quickly as I Used To?

 Why Don’t I Recover From Workouts as Quickly as I Used To? (Thanks to Addy for this one)

We asked fitness experts when to consider modifying your routine.

US launches mysterious weapons into space in move against China and Russia, Air Force secretary confirms

 US launches mysterious weapons into space in move against China and Russia, Air Force secretary confirms (Thanks to Bernadette for this one)

Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports

 Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports (Thanks to Foff for this one)

Sydney Sweeney Stars in a Controversial Ad. Again.

New York Yankees say Legionella bacteria found in stadium cooling tower not linked to outbreak

 New York Yankees say Legionella bacteria found in stadium cooling tower not linked to outbreak (Thanks to Sam for this one)

Officials say 4 people were hospitalized after a crane collapsed at a Miami construction site

 Officials say 4 people were hospitalized after a crane collapsed at a Miami construction site (Thanks to Lexie for this one)

U.S. Health Officials Move Quickly to Deploy Medical A.I. Despite Concerns; related AI stories

 U.S. Health Officials Move Quickly to Deploy Medical A.I. Despite Concerns (Thanks to Willa for this one)

Federal projects are rolling out A.I. agents that offer therapy and prescribe medicine, raising concerns about safety and the influence of venture capital investors.

Related:

OpenAI Discloses Six New Incidents of ‘Concerning' A.I. Behavior - The New York Times

Trump Defended A.I. Data Centers on Truth Social, and Commenters Clapped Back - The New York Times

The president’s posts about artificial intelligence on the social media platform he founded were met with an unusual volume of criticism.

The Liftoff Scenario That Terrifies A.I. Doomsayers - The New York Times

“Recursive self-improvement” is the idea that artificial intelligence could learn to build and train itself, creating exponential new progress — and risk.

Pennsylvania wildlife center welcomes pair of extremely rare albino cardinals

 Pennsylvania wildlife center welcomes pair of extremely rare albino cardinals (Thanks to Bernadette for this one)

There was a U.S.-Iran Peace Deal. Here is how it was blown up.

 How Iran’s Hard-liners Blew Up the Peace Deal with Trump - The New York Times

Opponents derailed the agreement with a clandestine effort to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz, regime insiders say. Iran’s president was furious when he found out.

Saudi Arabia Faces ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ After Iran’s Attacks and Trump’s Rebuffs - The New York Times

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.

Six Reasons Why the United States Is Low on Munitions (CSIS)

Hossein Taeb in a photo made available by the Iranian news agency Tasnim. He opposed the deal with the United States from the outset. Credit...Hamed Malekpour/Tasnim News, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

The Supreme Court won’t allow midterm mail-in voting limits

 The Supreme Court won’t allow midterm mail-in voting limits : NPR

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Restrictions on Voting by Mail

The 7-2 ruling is a major loss for the Trump administration, which wanted to dramatically change how Americans vote by mail in the midterm elections.

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

 A Teen Autopsy Marks the Arrival of a Deadly Drug in San Francisco - The New York Times

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

Dante Paul Lacourte was 16 years old.

The Bari Weiss Era of ‘60 Minutes’ Begins

The Bari Weiss Era of ‘60 Minutes’ Begins - The New York Times

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.

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

 Kennedy Center Warns of Bankruptcy Unless Trump’s Name Is Added - The New York Times

Kennedy Center says it’s on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday : NPR

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.

Trump Says a Smart President Is All That’s Needed to Rein In A.I.

 Trump Says a Smart President Is All That’s Needed to Rein In A.I. - The New York Times

The president again rejected calls to try to regulate the industry, even as some of its leaders are speaking more openly about the risks of rapidly developing artificial intelligence.

As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers - The New York Times

Some AI leaders want more safeguards. Is there political will to make that happen? : Consider This from NPR : NPR

Why It’s Difficult for Tech Companies to Rein In A.I. - The New York Times

Meanwhile, here is Dario Amodei in his first interview right after his essay: Dario Amodei — We Must Pace the Frontier

Russian Businessman With Putin Ties Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Party

 Russian Businessman With Putin Ties Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding Party - The New York Times

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

The president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., accepted the gifts from Umar Kremlev, the president of the International Boxing Association, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Credit...Alex Kent/The New York Times; Yulia Morozova/Reuters

States and Cities Sue Over Trump’s Policy to Restrict Green Cards

 States and Cities Sue Over Trump’s Policy to Restrict Green Cards - The New York Times

The policy would give immigration officers wide authority to deny green cards to people using public benefits.

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

 E.P.A. Will Erase Limits on Climate Pollution From Power Plants - The New York Times

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

E.P.A. administrator Lee Zeldin speaking next to President Trump in the Oval Office earlier this year. Mr. Zeldin announced on Monday that the agency will no longer limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Credit...Pete Marovich for The New York Times

The closest planet to our sun is shrinking. Here’s what that means

 The closest planet to our sun is shrinking. Here’s what that means  (Thanks to Finn for this one)

 Mercury Is Shrinking, and Faster Than We Thought

New estimates using the planet’s surface wrinkles show that our smallest planet is growing even smaller, at a faster clip than expected.

 

The 25 Photos That Changed Fashion Forever

 The 25 Photos That Changed Fashion Forever (Thanks to Addy for this one)

Two photographers, a fashion designer, a stylist, a creative director, an editor and a supermodel debate the images that have had an indelible impact on how we dress.

 

This summer was hot. August shattered global heat records

 This summer was hot. August shattered global heat records (thanks to Harper and Gabi for this one)

 

9/11 25th anniversary ceremony: Families gather at WTC, Pentagon, Shanksville

 9/11 25th anniversary ceremony: Families gather at WTC, Pentagon, Shanksville (thanks to Lucy Ross for this one)