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Pentagon Gives Anthropic an Ultimatum Over the Company’s A.I. Model
Anthropic insists on limits on how its technology is used and could be labeled a supply chain risk if it fails to accept the military’s demands.
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How The New York Times Covers the SOTU Under Intense Deadline Pressure
The editor who oversees White House coverage for The Times talks about the challenges of tracking a major speech by a president who regularly goes off script.
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Epstein Victims to Attend Trump’s State of the Union as Guests of Lawmakers
Over a dozen victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse will attend the speech as guests of Democratic lawmakers, who are calling for the full release of Epstein files.
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The U.S. Men’s Hockey Team Has Arrived in Washington
Two gold medal-winning U.S. hockey teams were invited to Washington for the State of the Union address. Only one came to town.
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Americans Flock to Japan’s Ski Country for Good Snow and Delicious Food
Faced with soaring ticket prices and bare slopes at many U.S. resorts, Americans are flocking to the island of Hokkaido, which gets up to 50 feet of snow a year.
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Is It Safe to Travel to Mexico Right Now, Given the Cartel Violence?
A wave of unrest after the killing of a cartel leader has rattled tourists in Mexico, prompting travelers to reconsider their plans. Here’s what to know.
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Airlines Add Flights After Storm and Snow in Northeast Cause Cancellations
The major U.S. airlines said they would add more flights in airports that serve cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Blizzard
A major winter storm brought heavy snow and widespread cancellations across much of the Northeast. We’ve got advice for stranded travelers.
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I.R.S. Tactics Against Meta Open a New Front in the Corporate Tax Fight
The agency is using real-world profit data to challenge how big companies value offshore intellectual property.
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The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.