‘All Men Are Created Equal’? Not Everyone Agrees.
Our founding creed has always had its critics.
Absent From the SpaceX and OpenAI I.P.O.s? Chinese Investors.
SpaceX will not raise money from investors in China and Hong Kong. Others firms, like OpenAI, may follow suit.
Conor McGregor’s Comeback: A Tale of Banned Drugs and a Famous Doctor
McGregor, the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s main attraction, had the support of the prominent sports physician Neal ElAttrache when he decided to use performance-enhancing drugs.
Trump Unveils UFC ‘Claw’ Ahead of Cage Match at the White House
The towering claw will be the site of an Ultimate Fighting Championship cage match on Sunday, which is President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Scientists Measure Earth’s Vast Underground Fungal Webs
With machine learning and a high-resolution imaging robot, scientists measured and mapped the extent of Earth’s carbon circulatory system.
NOAA Issues El Nino Advisory
The global weather pattern threatens to worsen floods and heat waves already intensifying due to climate change. But it may also mean fewer hurricanes.
After Senate Loss, Cornyn Predicts ‘Miserable’ Final Two Years for Trump
In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a Trump-backed challenger, the Texas Republican said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride” as he and others flex new political freedom.
‘The Furious’ Review: Action Spectacle Built on Body-Breaking Blows
Xie Miao and Joe Taslim kick butt and take names in Kenji Tanigaki’s Asian action extravaganza.
The War in Ukraine Has Now Gone On Longer Than World War I
Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare.
A.I. and the Chip Boom: Take a Quiz on New Korean Slang and Memes
What’s a “silicon-collar”? South Korea’s chip industry has been supercharged by the advent of the A.I. age, inspiring a host of new phrases.
Top Pentagon Official Worked Closely With C.I.A. Officer Later Found With Gold Bars
David Rush, the C.I.A. employee, worked on a highly classified China spying program with Stephen A. Feinberg, the Pentagon’s second-ranking official.
Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Launches New Attack on Iran
Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict.
Spencer Pratt’s Defeat Isn’t Just About Los Angeles
Some of America’s largest cities are now being governed by progressives. What will we learn?
Britain Is Weighing a Social Media Ban for Children. How Did It Get Here?
Months after Australia banned social media for everyone under 16, the British government is considering new policies to keep children safe online.
Australia’s Social Media Ban Is Floundering. Can It Still Help Younger Kids?
Six months in, many teens are already back on platforms they were supposed to be blocked from. The ban’s benefits may fall to the next generation.
Unusually Warm Weather in Bay Area Prompts Heat Alert and Wildfire Concerns
High temperatures across the San Francisco Bay Area will reach into the 90s on Thursday, forecasters said.
Storms Knock Out Power for Hundreds of Thousands in the Midwest
Forecasters warned that destructive storms were expected across the region into Wednesday night.
Analysis of Satellite Image and Videos Suggest Precision U.S. Strikes on Iranian Water Facility
It is unclear if the U.S. intentionally struck the facility or knew what it was. Deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.
Canada Moves to Ban Social Media Use for Youth Under 16
The country’s previous attempt to get tech companies to shelter young users failed amid heavy criticism from civil liberty groups.
Democrats Try to Move Past ‘Cultural Pandering’ to Latinos for Midterm Elections
The party is trying desperately to win back some voters in the key swing group.
