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How Candidates Have Addressed Affordability in the Midterm Campaigns
Inflation and the cost of living have been the biggest drivers of campaigns this year, but the broad term “affordability” breaks down into specific issues, from housing to health care.
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How Breakthrough Technologies Are Shaping the Future of Science
As I watch my young nephew play with his beginner’s chemistry set, I can’t help but think about how much the landscape of science has shifted since I was his age. Back then, the idea of having a personal computer was just beginning to take root. Fast forward to today, and we’re living in a…
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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.
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TIFF 2026: In the Heart of the South, Idda, Magazine
In this year’s Discovery and Platform sections at the Toronto International Film Festival, I saw three films about women navigating their twenties, their artistic ambitious, and their interpersonal relationships with their closest friends: Alexandra Pechman’s “Magazine,” Nyla Innuksuk’s “In The Heart of the South,” and Irene Dionisio’s “Idda.” Two of these films are far more…
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Anthropic C.E.O. Dario Amodei Calls for A.I. Slowdown
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.
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Inside the Discussions at AI Companies Over a Superintelligence Doomsday
Researchers at Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta and Google are increasingly trying to raise awareness about the risks of artificial intelligence.
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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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How The Times Covers ‘60 Minutes’ and Other Journalists
Journalists don’t want to become the story. But newsrooms — and the people who run them — are the story for Times media reporters.
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Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content
A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.
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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.