Iran's leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities | AP News (Thanks to Graydon for this one)
Friday, May 1, 2026
Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold
Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold - The New York Times
As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored? - The New York Times
As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.
Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX
Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX - The New York Times
Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company is about to hold what could be the largest initial public offering ever, allowing anyone to own its stock after 24 years as a private firm. So why does it seem that so many people already do?
The answer lies in the opaque market for private company shares, driven largely by what are known as special purpose vehicles, or S.P.V.s. These legal entities, which are designed to hold assets like equities, have become a popular way to invest in private company stock as groups of investors can pool money for a single investment.
A Midterm Clash of A.I. Giants Escalates as a Tech Billionaire Jumps In
A Midterm Clash of A.I. Giants Escalates as a Tech Billionaire Jumps In
Chris Larsen, who hails from California, plans to spend $3.5 million to help Alex Bores, a New York congressional candidate at the center of a proxy war over A.I. regulation.
A.I. Helps Online Ad Businesses Boom - The New York Times
Google and Meta are enjoying a digital ad boom, as artificial intelligence automates marketing and drives record sales.
Something Liberals and Conservatives Agree On: Hatred of Data Centers - The New York Times
Americans have soured on the projects, polls show, and the sentiment is profoundly bipartisan. How that will change our politics?
Elon Musk’s A.I. Claims of Danger Face Limits in OpenAI Trial - The New York Times
One of Elon Musk’s abiding fears is that A.I. could one day threaten humans. But the jurors deciding his suit against OpenAI probably won’t hear about it.
Trump: Blockade Stalemate, Weapons Production, and Who Has The Cards?
Trump’s Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years - The New York Times
While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.
Opinion | Trump Is the One Without the Cards at the Poker Table - The New York Times
This is an explainer of asymmetric warfare in the modern age and how superpowers like the U.S., Russia, and China are actually at a disadvantage in many cases.
Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise
Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise - The New York Times
Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.
Initial sign-ups had already fallen by about 1.2 million people. But insurance companies, state officials and industry analysts are reporting that many more have lost Obamacare coverage now that people are facing long-term higher costs. Many insurers and analysts are estimating overall declines of about 20 percent, dropping to around 19 million from the 24 million who were covered under the A.C.A. last year.
Thursday, April 30, 2026
‘A false narrative around a paedophile’: Michael Jackson biopic criticised by Leaving Neverland director
‘A false narrative around a paedophile’: Michael Jackson biopic criticised by Leaving Neverland director | Movies | The Guardian (Thanks to Sara for this one)
Dan Reed says the film recasts abuse allegations as lies and sidesteps Jackson’s relationships with children
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
King Charles Carries Message of Conciliation Through to State Dinner
The British monarch expanded on the theme that he expressed in an afternoon address to Congress, aiming to repair strained U.S.-British ties.
This time, the king’s speech was full of jokes.
Read the complete transcript of King Charles III's speech to Congress
Leaked Code for Anthropic’s Claude Code Tests Copyright Challenges in A.I. Era
Leaked Code for Anthropic’s Claude Code Tests Copyright Challenges in A.I. Era - The New York Times
Artificial intelligence tools are making it faster than ever to reproduce creative work. Does copyright even matter anymore?
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| Sigrid Jin, a student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, used A.I. agents to rewrite leaked Anthropic code. Photo by Grant Harder/NYT. |
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money (even as the company misses its own internal targets)
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money - The New York Times
Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.
The artificial intelligence giant has reportedly fallen behind on its own user and revenue targets, raising questions about its data center and I.P.O. plans
OpenAI Unveils Its New, More Powerful GPT-5.5 Model - The New York Times
The maker of ChatGPT is taking a more open approach to cybersecurity than its chief rival, Anthropic.
Musk vs. Altman in the OpenAI Trial
Elon Musk, who split from OpenAI years after cofounding it as a nonprofit in 2015, said it was putting commercial interests over the public’s. A company lawyer said Mr. Musk had sued because he did not get his way.
What Elon Musk’s Clash With Sam Altman of OpenAI Is Really About - The New York Times
Mr. Musk’s lawsuit against Mr. Altman and OpenAI makes the case that all-encompassing greed is Silicon Valley’s defining feature.
Elon Musk Assails Sam Altman on Social Media Before OpenAI Trial - The New York Times
Mr. Musk’s posts on X have pushed his narrative that OpenAI has lost its way.
Here Are the Key Players in the OpenAI Trial - The New York Times
Elon Musk, Sam Altman and several other key artificial intelligence industry figures are slated to testify in the trial, which is expected to last several weeks.
UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets
UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets - The New York Times
The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC’s influence.
What Is OPEC, and How Does the Oil Cartel Influence Petroleum Prices? - The New York Times
The group of oil-producing countries supplied more than 25 percent of the world’s oil before the war in Iran. Its members have influenced energy markets through the years.
Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way - The New York Times
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.
Judge Says Maurene Comey Can Sue the Trump Administration for Firing Her
Judge Says Maurene Comey Can Sue the Trump Administration for Firing Her - The New York Times
Ms. Comey, a former federal prosecutor who handled cases against Jeffery Epstein and Sean Combs, claimed in her suit that she was fired for political reasons.
Assassination Suspect Charged; White House Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed, Indicts James Comey (2nd time), and takes another look at Kimmel
The authorities say the California man stormed a black-tie gala on Saturday seeking to kill the president.
Adopting Trump’s Voice, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed - The New York Times
The court filing links the security breach at the White House correspondents’ dinner to the lawsuit over President Trump’s ballroom project.
Trump Administration Secures New Indictment Against James Comey - The New York Times
The new case stems from a social media post showing seashells on a North Carolina beach that the Trump administration characterized as a threat against the president.
What to Know About the Kimmel vs. Trump Feud - The New York Times
The president and first lady took exception to a joke. Jimmy Kimmel defended it.
FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel - The New York Times
The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.
A conversation with Sean Westwood, a professor at Dartmouth who tracks political violence and Americans’ perceptions of it.
Jamie Ding’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Streak Comes to an End
Jamie Ding’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Streak Comes to an End - The New York Times
Jamie Ding, a self-described “faceless bureaucrat” from New Jersey, became a TV sensation during his 31-game winning streak. His streak is the fifth-longest in “Jeopardy!” history. He fell just one win short of matching James Holzhauer’s 2019 run, and he left the Alex Trebek Stage with more than $880,000 in winnings.
Monday, April 27, 2026
Even Before the Gunfire. Many Guests Bore the Scars of Political Violence; Live updates as suspect heads to court
Even Before the Gunfire. Many Guests Bore the Scars of Political Violence - The New York Times (Thanks to Haadi for this one)
Live updates: Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting expected to appear in court | CNN Politics (Thanks to Sam for this one)
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| Representative Steve Scalise, Republican of Louisiana, was seen being escorted to a secure room on Saturday. Mr. Scalise was shot at a congressional baseball game practice in 2017. Photo by | Salwan Georges for The New York Times. |
Vaccines reach millions left behind (and 8 more good news stories giving us hope this spring)
Vaccines reach millions left behind (and 8 more good news stories giving us hope this spring) | The IRC (Thanks to Joe for this one)
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| Epidemiology expert Mebratu travels to communities in Ethiopia for vaccination outreach. Photo: Martha Tadesse for the IRC |
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Iran and U.S. Sink Into Awkward Limbo of ‘No War, No Peace’
Iran and U.S. Sink Into Awkward Limbo of ‘No War, No Peace’
Each side is betting it can last longer than the other, analysts say. But there are risks in a stalemate without a deal.
What to Know About U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
An Iranian negotiator returned to Pakistan on Sunday, despite the United States abruptly calling off a trip there by its two top negotiators.
Shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
Shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
‘Shots Fired!’: Inside the Pandemonium at the Washington Hilton
Guests dived to the floor and took cover as Secret Service agents climbed over tables to protect some of the country’s most high-ranking officials, including President Trump.
Security at Correspondents’ Dinner Worked as Intended, Experts Say
Officials noted that the suspect never made it into the hotel ballroom, where President Trump and hundreds of journalists were gathered for the White House correspondents’ dinner.
What We Know About the Gunman at the White House Press Dinner
The authorities are investigating a motive for the attack by the suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen. Those who know him described him as a “completely average guy.”
Rumors and Speculation Swirl Online After Shooting at Washington Dinner
Influencers jumped to fill the information void with conspiracy theories about the attack at the White House Correspondents’ dinner on Saturday.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Chinese satellites over Mideast battlefield put US on edge; China publishes maps of the ocean floor
Chinese satellites over Mideast battlefield put US on edge
China Publishes Maps Detailing Minerals on the Ocean Floor - The New York Times
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| Chinese AI company MizarVision claims to have tracked the movements of B-52 bombers. |
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| A Chinese submersible in the South China Sea in 2017 during exploration for seabed mineral resources.Liu Shiping/Xinhua, via Alamy |
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Musk’s SpaceX Goals Shift Ahead of Its I.P.O.
Musk’s SpaceX Goals Shift Ahead of Its I.P.O. - The New York Times
As SpaceX prepares to go public, Mr. Musk has proposed moonshots that differ from the company’s original aim of reaching Mars.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s Epic Fight Heads to Court; Sun sues Trump Family's World Liberty Financial for Fraud
Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s Epic Fight Heads to Court - The New York Times
A jury trial that is set to start on Monday could shift the course of the A.I. race, with Mr. Musk seeking billions of dollars in damages from Mr. Altman’s OpenAI.
This is not the only tech lawsuit to hit the newspaper:
Justin Sun, one of the largest backers of World Liberty Financial, sued the Trump family’s crypto start-up, accusing it of a fraudulent scheme to pressure him into buying digital coins.
Proposed Lifetime Smoking Ban to Become Law in Britain
Proposed Lifetime Smoking Ban to Become Law in Britain - The New York Times
The proposal, which was approved by Parliament on Tuesday, will ban the supply or sale of tobacco products to anyone born in 2009 or after, permanently.
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