Latest school shooting in Thailand may spur calls in Asia for more active safety drills (Thanks to Willa for this one)
Friday, September 11, 2026
Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?
Foldable Phones Are Unpopular. Why Is Apple Selling One?
The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.
Supreme Court Again Blocks Republican-Backed Missouri Voting Map
Supreme Court Again Blocks Republican-Backed Missouri Voting Map
The ruling deferred to the state’s Supreme Court, which had invalidated G.O.P.-friendly district lines, saying voters must first have an opportunity to approve the map in a statewide referendum.
A.I. Could Possibly End Humanity. How Are Humans Supposed to Process That? Could Your Chatbot Be Stealing Ideas From You? It’s a Thorny Question.
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.
Anthropic Researchers Raise Alarm Over A.I. Acceleration
Their warnings echo concerns that other artificial intelligence experts have voiced in recent months, as calls increase for a slowdown in the pace of development.
Could Your Chatbot Be Stealing Ideas From You? It’s a Thorny Question.
A controversy around OpenAI’s latest math proof raises a fear that might become increasingly common: that A.I. tools could take valuable insights from one user and hand them to another.
9/11/01 remembrance, 25 years later
Sept. 11 and the Persistence of Memory
Live Updates: 25 Years After 9/11, a Nation Gathers to Remember
Drone artwork for 9/11 Remembrance
After thousands of deaths, first responders are still navigating health effects 25 years post-9/11
The America That 9/11 Made (The New Yorker)
Writer Jill Lepore looks back a quarter century after the attacks, the grief, wars, and political furies of their aftermath still shape American life.
After 9/11, Islamophobia Shaped a Generation of Muslim New Yorkers
The attacks unleashed a wave of hate, but the years since have seen Muslim Americans’ political and cultural influence grow.
How a Heroic Response Went Awry
Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash that killed 5, flight data indicates
Cargo jet tried to abort unsteady landing before Miami crash that killed 5, flight data indicates (Thanks to Lexie for this one)
Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet’s fiery runway crash that killed 5 in Miami (Thanks to Sam for this one)
How a Blacklisted Chinese Tech Giant Kept Buying America’s Best A.I. Chips
How a Blacklisted Chinese Tech Giant Kept Buying America’s Best A.I. Chips (Thanks to Sam for this one)
Washington imposed sanctions on Inspur because of its work with the Chinese military. But the company’s subsidiary kept shipping Nvidia’s best chips to feed China’s leading A.I. firms.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure
Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure
The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say.
Oil Hits $100 a Barrel as Turmoil Intensifies in Middle East
The cost of crude has risen 40 percent since the start of the war in Iran, pushing up the price of gasoline, diesel and other refined fuels.
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| Iranians are feeling the strain of the war, which has made a longstanding economic crisis worse. |
After 9/11, Documents Suggest, New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality
After 9/11, Documents Suggest, New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality
The Mamdani administration released more than 170,000 pages of documents related to the air quality around the World Trade Center site in the months after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Dueling Court Rulings Leave Missouri’s Congressional Races in Chaos
Dueling Court Rulings Leave Missouri’s Congressional Races in Chaos
After losing in two courts and winning in another, Missouri officials said they planned to forge ahead with using a congressional map that was redrawn to benefit Republicans.
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows (Thanks to Sonia for this one)
U.S. Reading Scores Plummet on Global Exam
Students in Singapore and parts of China had the highest scores on the test known as PISA. Scores for American students were near a 25-year low.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Germany’s Far Right Tops Key State Race, but Falls Short of Power
Germany’s Far Right Tops Key State Race, but Falls Short of Power
The Alternative for Germany party is projected to finish first in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. But lacking a majority, without the help of other parties it cannot become the first far-right party to govern a state since 1945.
Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority
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| Ulrich Siegmund, center, the lead candidate for the far-right party Alternative for Germany, celebrated after polls closed on Sunday. Credit Tobias Schwarz/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images |
Woman who fatally shot man during confrontation over Florida parking space won't be charged
Woman who fatally shot man during confrontation over Florida parking space won't be charged (Thanks to Natalie for this one)
A Florida woman who fatally shot a man in the parking lot of a Walmart during a confrontation over a parking space won't face charges, prosecutors announced Thursday.
The Broward County State Attorney's Office said Florida's "stand your ground" law makes the shooter, who said she was acting in self-defense, immune from prosecution in connection with the June 30 shooting in North Lauderdale.
US and Iran trade strikes, and other Mideast news
US and Iran trade strikes, and other Mideast news (Thanks to Harper for this one)
The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here?
The Lindsay Clancy case ends in a mistrial. Where might it go from here? (Thanks to Lucy for this one)
Three Jurors in Clancy Trial Describe Frustration With Holdout (Thanks to Aliya for this one)
The three jurors, who voted to acquit Lindsay Clancy of murder, described the tense deliberations in an interview with a Boston TV station.
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more
Scams in the US are at a record high. Yet most victims get no help and some end up losing even more (Thanks to Jaclyn for this one)
Online scammers have been on the rise, especially with the advent of AI. The scammers are using fake identities to gain personal information and even money. In fact, there has been a loss of $15.9 billion dollars due to online scams in 2025, which is a 25% increase since 2024.
Dyson launches $499 toothbrush with built-in camera, AI technology
Dyson launches $499 toothbrush with built-in camera, AI technology (Thanks to Kabir for this one)
The CameraJet uses a camera and AI to identify gaps between teeth.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
What Do You Lose When You Stop Writing and Use A.I.?
What Do You Lose When You Stop Writing and Use A.I.? - The New York Times
Many students can no longer write essays without A.I. And it’s costing more than just grammar skills. The findings join a growing body of research suggesting that frequent A.I. use can degrade critical thinking.
Nvidia Buys Hugging Face in $12.9 Billion Deal
Nvidia Buys Hugging Face in $12.9 Billion Deal - The New York Times
The acquisition of the start-up is an indication of Nvidia’s growing role as Silicon Valley’s central banker and its emphasis on open-source technology.
He Said He Was the World’s Healthiest Man. Then Came a Stunning Diagnosis
He Said He Was the World’s Healthiest Man. Then Came a Stunning Diagnosis. - The New York Times
Bryan Johnson, the longevity guru, wants to live forever. But the big question is why.
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Feminist Movement, Dies at 92 - The New York Times
She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
2 People Are Killed and 2 Officers Are Hurt in Minneapolis Shooting; 19-year-old found dead, staff member hurt in Virginia elementary school shooting
2 People Are Killed and 2 Officers Are Hurt in Minneapolis Shooting - The New York Times
The authorities said the suspect was also dead. Residents were warned to stay away from the downtown apartment building where the violence erupted.
19-year-old found dead, staff member hurt in Virginia elementary school shooting
A 19-year-old man forced his way into a Waynesboro, Virginia, elementary school Wednesday morning and was later found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the school library, police said.
Westwood Hills Elementary School evacuated as police swarm school after 'shooting incident' reported
Fall Movie Guide 2026: Here are the film releases through November | AP News (Thanks to Louden for this one)
Bill Gates: The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical.
The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical.
We need a plan to ensure that the good outweighs the bad.
Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit
Get to Know Your Phone’s Built-In Emergency Kit
In times of natural disasters and other dangers, special features tucked away on your iPhone or Android device could help make a difference.
What Is ‘Narrative Art?’ The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision.
What Is ‘Narrative Art?’ The Lucas Museum Finally Shows Us Its Vision.
After several delays, George Lucas’s legacy project is finally ready to open. There’s less “Star Wars” than you might expect.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Monday, August 31, 2026
Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You
Study A.I. Consciousness? The Bots Would Like a Word With You. - The New York Times
Given access to email, A.I. agents have started reaching out to the philosophers and researchers exploring deep questions about them.
A Half-Price Luxury E.V. Comes With a Big Asterisk; Chinese Cars Could Be Huge in U.S., and That’s the Problem, Officials Say
A Half-Price Luxury E.V. Comes With a Big Asterisk - The New York Times
Chinese Cars Could Be Huge in U.S., and That’s the Problem, Officials Say - The New York Times
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| The Geely M9: A Mercedes at Honda Civic prices. |
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| The Polestar 4 and 5. The 5 will not make it to the U.S. |
Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China; Europe Protests as U.S. Invites Russian Minister to G20 Finance Meeting
Summit With Russia, India and Iran Shows Leverage Wars Have Given Xi of China - The New York Times
A two-day conference of the 10-nation Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan shows the limits of U.S. economic warfare.
Europe Protests as U.S. Invites Russian Minister to G20 Finance Meeting - The New York Times
The meeting, which China and Russia are attending, is focused on the ongoing economic shock from the war in Iran, which has driven up oil prices globally.
China or the U.S.? Two Meetings Offer Competing Showcases of Global Power. - The New York Times
Global Bond Sell-Off Puts Investors on Edge - The New York Times
U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine
U.S. Strikes May Have Targeted a New Type of Iranian Naval Mine - The New York Times
The U.S. military said its attacks against Iran were in response to a threat to the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won’t lower your gas prices. ⛽😔
The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won’t lower your gas prices. Here’s what you need to know : NPR
The $65 Billion deal comes with a host of challenges and change of priorities when it comes to Venezuela.
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