Today's Headlines: Some in Silicon Valley Are Questioning the Calls for an A.I. Slowdown

September 14, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

World

Close Call for Ex-C.I.A. Head as Russia Strikes Ukraine Near Polish Border

David Petraeus was at a rail station when a drone hit. Another train, with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain and other dignitaries, had just left, Ukrainian officials said.

King Charles Will Convene A.I. Leaders Amid Calls to Slow Development

As alarm from the highest echelons of A.I. companies mounts, Buckingham Palace said the king would meet with executives to explore how the technology can be used for good.

Trump Promises to Lift Tariffs on Irish Whiskey After Appeals

President Trump’s decision, announced while visiting his golf course in Ireland, was the latest shift in his trade policies.

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U.S.

For Populist Democrats, a Movement Fueled by Anger at Both Parties

A generation shaped by the pandemic and rising prices has helped drive an emergence of Democratic candidates who say they are as fed up as voters are.

Texas Republican’s Racist Social Media Post Draws Condemnation

Many Republicans criticized the post, some in more direct terms than others.

Brandon Johnson to Seek Second Term as Mayor of Chicago

Despite low popularity ratings, Mr. Johnson said he wanted to double down on his progressive agenda and focus on improving life for working-class residents.

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Politics

Top Lawmakers Agree A.I.’s Risks Are Rising but Say They Have No Quick Fix

House Speaker Mike Johnson warned on Sunday of competitive risks from China, and Hakeem Jeffries, the minority leader, said Congress should start regulatory talks this week.

Wisconsin Representative Sustains Minor Injuries After Plane Lands in Lake

Representative Tom Tiffany, the Republican nominee for governor, said he and the pilot swam to safety after an emergency landing on Lake Wausau.

As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers

President Trump has been at the forefront of the “what-me-worry?” crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of A.I.

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Business

The Bari Weiss Era of ‘60 Minutes’ Begins

The long-running CBS News program returned for a high-pressure 59th season on Sunday. With new correspondents and a refreshed stopwatch, it was more tweak than overhaul.

Oil Prices Jump on Energy Supply Worries

Oil prices jumped and stock futures fell slightly on concerns that energy supplies from the Persian Gulf would be further diminished by a drone attack on a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

Inside the Outrageous Collapse of a ‘Montessori Ponzi’

A man with a vision set out to revolutionize preschool. It became a $440 million fiasco.

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Technology

What Anthropic’s C.E.O. Argued in His Call for Slower A.I. Development

Dario Amodei’s 3,800-word letter laid out a three-step plan to rein in artificial intelligence.

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New York

Legionella Bacteria Found in Cooling Tower at Yankee Stadium

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the Bronx has killed one person and infected nine. A Yankees spokesman said that its towers were cleaned on Sunday, and the city has not asked that games be postponed.

‘Suddenly, the Women Got Up and Wished Me a Good Night ’

An evening at Rao’s, a single shoe on a subway platform and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.

This Online Market Wants to Help Farms Survive and Thrive

Farm to People, an online grocer working with over 200 farms in and around New York City, is entering another season of growth.

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Top News

Some in Silicon Valley Are Questioning the Calls for an A.I. Slowdown

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