The Rise of A.I. Is Raising Threats From Drones, Police Group Warns
The leaps being made in artificial intelligence and the plunging costs of drones pose dangers to cities across the United States, according to the Police Executive Research Forum.
Ed Sheeran Addresses War in Gaza After Macklemore is Dropped From Tour
The singer-songwriter began his Philadelphia show on Saturday night by apologizing for “mistakes” and saying he felt compelled to speak out about the “humanitarian issue.”
Sherrod Brown Tries a New Retort to Criticism on Transgender Issues
A spot from the Senate candidate in Ohio seeks to dismiss the Republican Party’s focus on transgender rights as a distraction from economic issues.
Trump Faced Loss After Loss. He Then Turned to a Familiar Target: The Press.
The president’s ban of three media outlets from the White House fits a pattern of using the apparatus of government to crack down on his perceived enemies.
A.I. Gone Rogue? Trump Proposes Not New Rules but an ‘A.I. Force.’
The president proposed a follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about A.I.’s pace or potential for harm.
California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads
Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.
News Outlets Express Solidarity After Trump Bars Some Reporters
Some Democrats said President Trump’s ban was an attempt to control the press and distract voters as Republicans face deep challenges in the midterm elections.
In Significant Escalation, Houthis Attack Saudi Capital
The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militia, said they had fired a wave of missiles and drones at Riyadh, and on Saudi oil facilities.
India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil
India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.
Newsom Signs Bills Meant to Prevent Trump’s Interference in Midterms
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California signed legislation that would make it illegal to interfere with ballots or election records in response to efforts by the president to restrict voting.
Aaron Sorkin Goes Off Script
The Oscar-winning writer returns to Facebook with “The Social Reckoning”— and surprises us with the revelation of why he is so drawn to uplift and romance.
Has Trump Lost Touch With Reality?
Three Opinions writers debate whether the president’s recent behavior is really that different from what we’ve seen from him over the years.
Tracking Assault Weapons Bans Across the Country as Court Battles Continue
Here are the states that have sought to limit access to some of the most lethal firearms, as gun restrictions face new legal challenges.
Two Centuries On, Smithsonian Connects Jefferson’s Hair to Hemings’s Children
A new book describes how cutting-edge genomics techniques yielded “extraordinary proof” that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with Sally Hemings.
Paramount Weighs Some Concessions in Bid to Finalize Warner Bros. Merger
Seeking to settle a lawsuit with 12 states, Paramount has discussed measures to protect the editorial independence of CNN and the divestiture of Comedy Central.
Kennedy Center Supporters Rally Amid Fears of Trump’s Demolition
Photos of President Trump reviewing a poster board with the title “Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED” spurred the largest gathering yet in support of the performing arts institution.
Steven Kolb, CFDA Head, Resigns After Confrontation With PETA Protesters
Steven Kolb, the head of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, has stepped down after a physical altercation at a runway show.
The Kennedy Center Is Trump’s Most Grotesque Obsession
Nothing has so thoroughly highlighted his indefatigable petulance.
U.S. and Denmark Reach Security Deal on Greenland, Trump Says
The full contours of the deal were unclear, but Denmark and Greenland both indicated they expected an agreement to be signed soon.
Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House
The president cited reporting from the outlets that he deemed “fake news.” It was unclear how such a ban would be enforced or defended in court.
