China’s Push Into A.I. Has Led to a Problem: Too Much Usage

China’s Push Into A.I. Has Led to a Problem: Too Much Usage

As citizens embrace the technology for entertainment, relationships and even farming advice, the government is stepping up efforts to set limits.

A humanoid companion robot at the PT Expo in Beijing, in September. As China struggles with a historically low birthrate, the rise of virtual companion apps has sparked concern about A.I. replacing human relationships. Credit...Kevin Frayer/Getty Images

A user showing her virtual boyfriend on Wantalk, an A.I. chatbot created by the Chinese tech company Baidu, at a cafe in Beijing.Credit...Jade Gao/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Strikes, Barricades and Fiscal Turmoil: An Autumn of Discontent Grips France

 Strikes, Barricades and Fiscal Turmoil: An Autumn of Discontent Grips France

Chaos in schools, on the streets and in the markets is rooted in France’s struggles to fund its social welfare state, with a presidential election approaching.

Protests Spread Across France, Growing From School Demonstrations

The rallies are a test of the strength of the student-led protest movement that has escalated at French high schools since late September.

Video of Student Protests

Two-headed turtle found on Cape Cod in "especially rare case"

 Two-headed turtle found on Cape Cod in "especially rare case" (Thanks to Kabir for this one)

An exceptional baby turtle has veterinarians on Cape Cod seeing double.

The Cape Wildlife Center in Barnstable, Massachusetts, shared a photo Thursday of a diamondback terrapin with two heads. The 5.2-gram hatchling was discovered at a protected nesting site in Wellfleet.

Humans are teaching AI how to do their jobs | 60 Minutes

Humans are teaching AI how to do their jobs | 60 Minutes

What does this mean for humans?

US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat; President says Iran could "take out" L.A. or San Diego

Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft From British Air Base

According to U.S. and British officials, 12 B-1 Air Force bombers from R.A.F. Fairford air base were withdrawn because of the risk of a drone attack ordered by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

U.S. Military Withdraws Bombers From U.K. Base After New Threats - The New York Times

US removes all Air Force bombers from UK base following new threat | CNN Politics

Fury in California After Trump Suggests Iran Could ‘Take Out’ L.A. or San Diego

Gov. Gavin Newsom called the president “dangerous and deranged” after his remarks at a political rally, where Mr. Trump said the Iran war was necessary to “keep the world safe.”

Trapped in a Kill Zone, a Ukrainian City Is Beginning to Starve; How are Ukrainians coping with Russia's deadly attacks on civilians?

 Trapped in a Kill Zone, a Ukrainian City Is Beginning to Starve - The New York Times

Evacuation is almost impossible and food is running out in Russian-occupied Oleshky, a city menaced by mines and drones.

How Ukrainians are coping with new, more deadly Russian attacks : NPR

A protester in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, last month calling for help for Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine. Credit...Sergei Supinsky/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Students wage peaceful buy angry protests at Cornell; Faculty plans no-confidence vote

As Students Protest Handling of Cornell Sexual Assault Case, a Building Is Vandalized - The New York Times

Cornell University Rape Investigation: What We Know - The New York Times

How Ketamine Emerged as a Key Factor in an Alleged Cornell Sex Assault - The New York Times

Cornell Faculty Members Signal Deep Anger With University Leaders

The faculty senate plans to vote on a rare resolution of no confidence over administrators’ handling of allegations of sexual assault by fraternity members in 2024.

Cornell Case Highlights Drop in Resolved Sexual Assault Cases Under Trump

The administration has shifted its enforcement of a civil rights law from allegations of sexual misconduct to issues like blocking protections for transgender students.

Dennis Hastert, Powerful Politician Disgraced by Child Sexual Abuse, Dies at 84

Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84 - ABC News

Dennis Hastert, Powerful Politician Disgraced by Child Sexual Abuse, Dies - The New York Times

Dozens quarantined after researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection (Pneumonic plague)

Dozens quarantined after researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of ‘unknown’ infection | CNN

Pneumonic plague: What to know about the deadly infection slug | CNN

Pneumonic plague fears rise after Siberia lab worker's mysterious death | Fox News

Darya Shipilova, 28, an employee of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East, died after developing pneumonia of an unknown cause, prompting quarantines and heightened health precautions in the region. Russian authorities say testing has found no evidence her illness was linked to pathogens she worked with. (East2West )

Tennessee Botches Another Execution Despite Earlier Warnings from Attorneys; Christa Pike Was Alive Hours After Attempt Began

Tennessee Botches Another Execution Despite Earlier Warnings from Attorneys; Christa Pike Was Alive Hours After Attempt Began | Death Penalty Information Center (Thanks to Ali for this one)

Christa Pike

Chokepoint: This Screw Is Needed for Missiles and Planes. Buying One Can Take Years.

This Screw Is Needed for Missiles and Planes. Buying One Can Take Years. - The New York Times (Thanks to Sam for this one)

As the Trump administration scrambles to increase the production of munitions, these special screws are expensive and hard to source.

How El Niño will drive up the cost of foods you love — and some critical staples

 How El Niño will drive up the cost of foods you love — and some critical staples (Thanks to Finn for this one)

Carney pitches oil pipeline as a response to US-Canada trade war

 Carney pitches oil pipeline as a response to US-Canada trade war (Thanks to Harper for this one)

Facing Fury Over Failed Execution, Tennessee Prison Chief Steps Down

 Facing Fury Over Failed Execution, Tennessee Prison Chief Steps Down (Thanks to Allie for this one)

Frank Strada, who oversaw the process that left Christa Pike unconscious and hospitalized, quit as an independent review began.

Frank Strada, the embattled Tennessee prison chief, is stepping down after the failed execution of Christa Pike.Credit...Mark Humphrey/Associated Press

Hawaii’s famed Hōlei Sea Arch has collapsed

 Hawaii’s famed Hōlei Sea Arch has collapsed (Thanks to Natalie for this one)

Earth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now

 Earth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now (Thanks to Sonia for this one)

Governor names Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Rape Investigation

Hochul Names Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Case (Thanks to Addy for this one)

Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed the state attorney general to investigate a former Cornell University student’s allegation of rape. The woman has sued seven men in connection with the alleged assault.

Cornell Students Call for Change at Fiery Public Meeting

Through tears, some students shared stories of assaults they had experienced, while others spoke out to criticize administrators and demand improved training on consent.

 'I felt like bait,' Jane Doe said at 2025 Cornell University hearing investigating allegations of fraternity house sexual assault - ABC News

How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Action - The New York Times

The Cornell Rape Investigation: Five Takeaways - The New York Times

Statement Written by Police in Cornell Assault Case Omitted Her Claim She Was Raped - The New York Times

Cornell Students Question Greek Life Culture After Sexual Assault Claim - The New York Times

Cornell’s Jane Doe Said She Was Given Ketamine. Here’s How the Drug Works. - The New York Times

For some freshmen who just arrived at Cornell, hearing about Jane Doe’s case has been a gut punch. Iona Macdonald, 18, was relieved that in her first days at Cornell, administrators required her and every classmate to show up at the enormous Bailey Hall for a lecture on consent and how to report assaults. So she was shaken when news of the alleged campus rape case broke weeks later, with a shocking front-page story in the Cornell Daily Sun.

“I got the feeling that if something bad happened, I would be protected,” Ms. Macdonald said. “I just feel like I got the wrong impression.”

Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week

Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week (Thanks to Gabi for this one)

The nonprofit running the long-standing contest announced Tuesday that the bear, known for his pacifist nature, won with more than 100,000 votes, narrowly beating Bear 910 with just over 50% of the poll.

Christa Pike: What to know about the case of Tennessee death row inmate

 Christa Pike: What to know about the case of Tennessee death row inmate (Thanks to Lucy for this one)

Christa Pike, 50, was 18 when she murdered classmate, Colleen Slemmer. She was due to be the first woman the state had executed in more than 200 years.

Christa Pike Live Updates: Tennessee Pauses Future Execution After Botched Attempt - The New York Times

What Did Christa Pike Do? What to Know About the Botched Tennessee Execution. - The New York Times

New Cancer Drugs Are Revolutionary. Why Don’t More Patients Get Them?

 New Cancer Drugs Are Revolutionary. Why Don’t More Patients Get Them? - The New York Times (Thanks to Willa and Jackie for this one)

When John Ebers, a commercial beekeeper in Comstock Park, Mich., was diagnosed with Stage 3 colorectal cancer, he was not given the option of genetic testing, which could have revealed if there were drugs that could attack his cancer. Credit...Emily Elconin for The New York Times

Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falls Apart

 Jack Smith Defends Trump Charges as Senator’s Perjury Claim Falls Apart - The New York Times

Video of the hearing

Flydubai latest: plane drops 17,000 feet and diverts to Saudi Arabia after pilot reportedly stabbed

 Flydubai latest: plane drops 17,000 feet and diverts to Saudi Arabia after pilot reportedly stabbed | CNN

AI companies have had 'tens of thousands' of potential safety incidents; Trump's AI (SI) Event; AI increases Hospital Costs; Keynes on AI; Will it make your brain lazy?

 AI companies have had 'tens of thousands' of potential safety incidents: report

OpenAI Ignored Employees’ Warnings About Safely Testing A.I. Models - The New York Times

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At A.I. Event, Trump Asks Meta, OpenAI and Microsoft to Make Safety Decisions Themselves - The New York Times

How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes - The New York Times

DeepSeek and Huawei Target a Key Source of Nvidia’s A.I. Dominance - The New York Times

Battle of Hospital A.I. vs. Insurer A.I. Is Pushing Medical Costs Higher - The New York Times

Opinion | What Would John Maynard Keynes Say About A.I.? The Keynes Bot Told Us. - The New York Times

Will A.I. Make Your Brain Lazy? - The New York Times

Phillies win NL wild card on final day of season and clinch 5th straight playoff appearance

 Phillies win NL wild card on final day of season and clinch 5th straight playoff appearance | AP News

More middle-income families are struggling to pay rent in the U.S., new research shows

 More middle-income families are struggling to pay rent in the U.S., new research shows : NPR (Thanks to Harper for this one)

2 giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta in a rare loan from China

 2 giant pandas arrive at Zoo Atlanta in a rare loan from China | CNN (Thanks to Lucy for this one)

Meet Ping Ping and Fu Shuang – the two pandas loaned to the US by China

2 Men Were Searching for Gold in New York City’s Sewers, Police Say

 2 Men Were Searching for Gold in New York City’s Sewers, Police Say - The New York Times (Thanks to Ali for this one)

The men, who were charged with trespassing on Friday, were part of a group that slinked out of a manhole near where world leaders were staying for the U.N. General Assembly, the authorities said.

Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and power outages in Northeast

 Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and power outages in Northeast | AP News (Thanks to Sonia for this one)

Nor’easter lingers over Northeast as high tides bring more coastal flooding | AP News (Thanks to Lexie and Sam for this one)

Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in Nolan Wells’ death

 Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in Nolan Wells’ death | CNN (Thanks to Allie for this one)

His family says their fight for justice goes on.

Shark seen swimming through flooded NJ streets as violent nor'easter batters coast

 Shark seen swimming through flooded NJ streets as violent nor'easter batters coast (Thanks to Bernadette for this one)

Flock Safety camera hack yields 1.6M images, but expert says network safe

 Flock Safety camera hack yields 1.6M images, but expert says network safe | Fox Business (Thanks to Jackie for this one)

Former Secret Service cybercrime expert says the incident does not appear to have compromised Flock's broader cloud network

Being a Doctor Will Never Be the Same After A.I.

 Opinion | Being a Doctor Will Never Be the Same After A.I. - The New York Times (Thanks to Natalie for this one)

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A wildlife rescue in Mississippi teaches baby raccoons life skills

 A wildlife rescue in Mississippi teaches baby raccoons life skills | AP News (Thanks to Kabir for this one)

Google Is Sending an A.I. Data Center to Outer Space

 Google Is Sending an A.I. Data Center to Outer Space - The New York Times (Thanks to Sam for this one)

Next Thursday, Google is sending an experimental satellite into orbit that will have enough computing power to answer simple A.I. queries from space.

More Than 167,000 Pounds of Meat With False Inspection Mark Are Recalled

 More Than 167,000 Pounds of Meat With False Inspection Mark Are Recalled  (Thanks to Finn for this one)

The raw pork, beef and goat products from Star Meat Delivery Inc. of North Carolina were distributed across the United States.

Medicare Australia: ‘Extreme concern’ over OpenAI breach of health database, first known AI hack of a government system

Medicare Australia: ‘Extreme concern’ over OpenAI breach of health database, first known AI hack of a government system | CNN Business (Thanks to Willa for this one)

Trump Hosts Xi for Summit, Where Pomp May Mask Tensions

Trump Hosts Xi for Summit, Where Pomp May Mask Tensions

President Xi Jinping is making his first visit to Washington in a decade as President Trump continues his sharp turn from a hard line on China. Little progress is expected on the many issues dividing the powers.

Judge Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

 Judge Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued a temporary restraining order and told the White House to immediately restore the press credentials for the employees of the three news outlets.

Read the Court Order Blocking Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

The ‘Monster’ Behind Russia’s Global Effort to Evade Western Sanctions; As Russia Steps Up Shadow War, Europeans Waver on How to Respond

 The ‘Monster’ Behind Russia’s Global Effort to Evade Western Sanctions

A Moscow firm uses shell companies and cryptocurrency to launder money, and a custom app to forge trade records, to help Russia bypass sweeping financial restrictions.

As Russia Steps Up Shadow War, Europeans Waver on How to Respond

If President Vladimir V. Putin was hoping to get Europeans’ attention, he’s succeeded with a series of close-call incursions. The question now is what they will do about it.

A currency exchange board in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Shell companies created by a Moscow firm, A7, used transactions in Kyrgyzstan to help Russian businesses evade sanctions.Credit...Sergey Ponomarev for The New York Times

Man Shot by ICE Agent Says His Car Was Struck Twice Before He Was Shot

Man Shot by ICE Agent Says His Car Was Struck Twice Before He Was Shot (Thanks to Allie for this one)

A Venezuelan immigrant, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, was shot in Austin, Texas, on Sunday after a traffic stop. The shooting prompted calls from local officials for a transparent investigation.