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How Trump Is Wielding Power to Stifle Speech
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September 13, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Top A.I. Leaders Call for Slowing Down A.I. Development

In an essay, the head of Anthropic laid out the rapidly advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence and said there needed to be greater safety controls across the industry.

How Trump Is Wielding Power to Stifle Speech

President Trump has harnessed agencies across the government to curtail press freedoms, a sweeping campaign that free speech advocates say will have lasting effects.

Iran Finds Escalation Is Fruitful Path to Leverage in War With U.S.

Iran and its allies now hold sway over two key oil shipping routes, and Tehran is setting the stage for a diplomatic win that could enhance its stature.

World

Along Himalayan Floods’ Path, Wiped Out Towns and Mounting Grief

Survivors tell the stories of the people and places buried under the mud after a disaster in Nepal.

In the Home of Volvo and Spotify, an Election Shows Shifting Priorities

Sweden votes on Sunday. With various crises easing, center-left politics seem in vogue again, but the far right cannot be discounted.

Saudi Arabia’s Oil ‘Lifeline’ Was Attacked. Here’s What to Know.

A drone attack from Iraq forced Saudi Arabia to close its East-West pipeline, the kingdom said, threatening a key workaround to Iran’s Persian Gulf blockade.

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U.S.

Crashing a Plane for Clicks: Influencers Push Shock Content to Get Views

A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.

Alabama Is Set to Execute a Murderer. The Jury Wanted Him to Live.

Jeffery Lee’s case has grappled with questions in Alabama about emerging execution methods and an abandoned sentencing practice that sent him and others to death row.

What a Hunchbacked Raccoon Teaches Us About Kindness in a Fractured World

A neckless raccoon named Jimothy captivated the internet, and sent this Seattle resident out looking.

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Politics

Republican Campaign Aide Is Fired Over Nazi Photo

Senator Jon Husted, running in a high-stakes race in Ohio, dismissed his political director because of social media activity displaying a “complete lack” of judgment, a spokeswoman said.

Republican Groups Rush to Paxton’s Aid in Texas After Staying on Sidelines

An organization allied with Senate G.O.P. leaders has booked more than $51 million in ads. Now, Ken Paxton has a financial edge after months of being outspent by his Democratic rival.

Obama Urges Democrats to Move A.I. Oversight to the Center of Their Agenda

During a private fund-raiser, the former president warned that the technology could be “dangerous” if not managed urgently and with a clear plan.

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Business

How to Lure the Spendy and the Thrifty? Bring On the ‘Barbell.’

Restaurant chains are trying to draw in both kinds of consumers by offering low-cost and more-premium options at the same time.

Want to Entice New Residents? Offer Cash, for a Start.

Relocation incentives have a mixed record of helping cities and towns stand out as people return to rural America.

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Technology

Inside the Snowballing Conversations at A.I. Companies About a Doomsday

Researchers at Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google are increasingly trying to raise awareness about the risks of artificial intelligence.

Why It’s Difficult for Tech Companies to Rein In A.I.

Researchers say artificial intelligence is developing faster than the systems put in place to monitor and control it.

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New York

Gutted and Remodeled, Trump’s Childhood Home Sells for Nearly $2 Million

The buyer, who plans to live in the home, has expressed an interest in remaining anonymous, a listing agent said.

To Fight in Brooklyn, First He Had to Shave. Then He Got a Musket.

As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, a group of Revolutionary War devotees invited a reporter to re-enact the Battle of Brooklyn.

Manhattan Bus Lane Plan for 34th Street May Be Stuck in Gridlock

Months after Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city would proceed with a redesign of 34th Street that had been halted by the Trump administration, the plan is no closer to completion.

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Arts

Trump Demands Smithsonian Install ‘Colossus’ George Washington Statue

The president’s latest attack on the National Museum of American History reflects his longstanding desire for “patriotic” history.

It’s Not Just the Louvre. Museums Across France Are Ripe Targets for Thieves.

A spate of robberies, many in small towns, has raised questions about how to secure the country’s treasures.

‘Woman Unknown’ Takes Top Prize at Venice Film Festival

The film, a drama directed by May el-Toukhy, follows a Danish servant in the uneasy years after World War II. Lee Chang-dong’s “Possible Love” won the runner-up award.

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