Earth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now (Thanks to Sonia for this one)
Friday, October 2, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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.
How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Action - The New York Times
The Cornell Rape Investigation: Five Takeaways - 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.
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)
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| 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 |
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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
Related:
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
Will A.I. Make Your Brain Lazy? - The New York Times
Monday, September 28, 2026
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.
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
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.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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.
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.
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| 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.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
OpenAI’s A.I. Tried Breaching 4 Other Targets, Without Prompting; AI is starting to look more disturbing than sci-fi | Fareed's Take; Is It Time to Cry Wolf over AI?
In each incident, the technology appeared to be conducting mundane data collection and resorted to hacking techniques to get it, researchers said. The company's agents managed to hack into the Australian Government.
AI is starting to look more disturbing than sci-fi | Fareed's Take
Trump Once Vowed to ‘Own’ Greenland. He Settled for Something Much Less
Trump Once Vowed to ‘Own’ Greenland. He Settled for Something Much Less. - The New York Times
President Trump signed a Greenland security deal that falls well short of his demands to turn the island into a U.S. territory.
Hackers Say They Stole Thousands of Sensitive F.B.I. Personnel Records
Hackers Say They Stole Thousands of Sensitive F.B.I. Personnel Records - The New York Times
The compromise, if confirmed, would be the latest in a string of cybersecurity failures at the F.B.I., which said it was investigating the matter.
Paul LePage, a Trump Ally, Says a Family Member Is Being Deported
Paul LePage, a Trump Ally, Says a Family Member Is Being Deported - The New York Times
The former Maine governor, a Republican running for Congress, said the Trump administration is seeking to wrongly deport his son’s father-in-law, who has a work permit.
White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants
White House Moves to Take Control of N.I.H. Grants - The New York Times (Thanks to Sam for this one)
Federal officials are drafting an executive order that would place grants under review by an outside panel, the latest effort to redirect billions of dollars in research spending.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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.
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.
Monday, September 21, 2026
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.
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| Najya Hannah-Jones, 16, the writer's daughter. |
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