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Opinion | The ‘But China!’ Dilemma Driving the A.I. Race (Gift Article)

Can the U.S. regulate its A.I. industry without surrendering the A.I. race to China?

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Lucy Letby Murder Inquiry to Issue Report, Though Experts Say She May Not Be Guilty (Gift Article)

Significant questions remain about the evidence used to convict a British nurse of murdering seven babies, but a report predicated on her guilt is to be released Tuesday.

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Opinion | There’s a Reason Europe Is So Obsessed With Immigration (Gift Article)

Immigration has become a prism through which all the continent’s ills are viewed.

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Kevin Pietersen’s return to the England fold is a gamble – one Brendon McCullum feels is worth taking (Gift Article)

Pietersen was a divisive figure during his playing career but has now been appointed as a mentor for England's white-ball teams

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Jeffrey Epstein Hoped to Seed Human Race With His DNA (Gift Article)

Mr. Epstein, the accused sex trafficker, was fascinated by eugenics. He told scientists and others of his vision of using his New Mexico ranch to impregnate women.

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Sydney Sweeney Sports Betting Ad Sparks Backlash From Athletes (Gift Article)

A nude campaign for a sports betting app drew strong responses. Was it all strategic?

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Trump’s Gutting of Election Security Fuels Worries for Midterms (Gift Article)

Officials say the crippling of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which the president himself created, could open elections to cyberattacks and foreign influence.

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Reba McEntire Honors Dolly Parton With Rendition of ‘Appalachian Memories’ (Gift Article)

The beloved country music superstars shared a decades-long friendship.

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Academy Honors Rob Reiner, Catherine O’Hara and Others in Emmys ‘In Memoriam’ Segment (Gift Article)

Dozens were honored in a tribute accompanied by the song “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” as performed by Noah Kahan.

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Opinion | Gen Z-ers Dress Like They’ve Never Worn Clothes Before (Gift Article)

It used to be that you could tell goths from preps by the look of them.

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Our 13 Favorite Looks From the Emmys Red Carpet (Gift Article)

Bold colors, smart takes on classic suiting and simple elegance created memorable moments on Monday night.

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An Heir to a Thai Beer Empire Accused His Brother of Sexual Abuse. Then He Took on His Family. (Gift Article)

Siranudh Scott, an heir to Thailand’s Singha beer empire, has prompted a rare public reckoning about a topic considered taboo.

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Macklemore forced off Ed Sheeran tour by Patriots owner over Palestine comments (Gift Article)

Kraft said the rapper's advocacy "should not come at the expense of the Jewish community."

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Kenneth Walker III, Chiefs steamroll Broncos in Patrick Mahomes’ return (Gift Article)

Kansas City's new feature back resumed his Super Bowl MVP form, taking the burden off of Mahomes in his return from knee surgery.

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New York Moves Away from Regents Exams for High School Seniors (Gift Article)

A state board authorized phasing out the tests, long viewed as a rite of passage for high school seniors, as a diploma requirement. What replaces them is an open question.

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‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Out With an Emmy Win (Gift Article)

For its final season, the series won an overhauled variety category in which any or all of the nominees could have claimed an Emmy Award.

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Bob Mackie, Cher and the Ultimate Revenge Dress (Gift Article)

The designer’s bedazzling, feathered creations made waves onstage, including at the Oscars in 1986.

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Elections Officials Breathe Sigh of Relief Following Court Ruling on Mail Ballots (Gift Article)

Officials cheered the order blocking President Trump’s last-minute effort to change the rules on mail ballots, noting that some states had already mailed ballots.

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2026 Emmys Live: ‘Widow’s Bay’ Wins Best Comedy, ‘The Pitt’ Best Drama (Gift Article)

Apple TV won the most Emmys for the first time, including 14 for the horror-comedy. “The Pitt” won best drama for the second year in a row, while Matthew Rhys, Jean Smart and Allison Janney entered th...

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Ben Johnson wants to have the highest-scoring offense ever. He just put up 59 against the Panthers

He doesn't just want a Super Bowl. He wants to leave no doubt. "I want shutouts. I want blowouts. I want the highest-scoring offense ever."

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What post-Kawhi Clippers have in Brandon Ingram, and remaining voids to fill to compete

For now, the Clippers' post-Kawhi Leonard transition will be led by Ingram and Darius Garland. How far can their new duo lead them?

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Mulling-Spice Cake With Cream-Cheese Frosting Recipe • 4★

The spices in this cake from “Live Life Deliciously” by Tara Bench (Shadow Mountain, 2020) are, indeed, those you’d use if you were mulling cider or wine. They’re the flavors of fall and winter, and especially of the holidays; that their aromas linger in the kitchen is a bonus.

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Kawhi Leonard’s heart never fully left Toronto. Now he’s going back to the Raptors (Gift Article)

"We're going to continue to do things throughout Toronto," Leonard said in January. He didn't know how right he was.

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Why Mitch McConnell Isn’t Giving Up His Senate Seat (Gift Article)

Democrats are demanding that the Kentucky Republican resign. Others who were sidelined for far longer faced no such calls, but times are changing.

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Investigation of School Epstein Helped Finds Abuses Went Beyond Him (Gift Article)

A law firm hired by Interlochen, the arts school and camp, to look into alumni complaints of sexual abuse fielded dozens of disturbing accounts, primarily from decades ago.

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Cod in Sweet and Sour Pepper Sauce Recipe • 5★

Vinegary sauce in which fish is marinated after cooking is sometimes referred to as escabeche. This one is inspired by a recipe in Yotam Ottolenghi’s cookbook “Jerusalem.

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Korean BBQ-Style Meatballs Recipe • 4★

These meatballs, inspired by traditional Korean barbecue, bring the savory-sweet flavors of caramelized meat without the need for a grill. As the meatballs bake, the soy sauce marries the garlic and scallions to create a glaze.

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Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administration Plan to Screen Mail-In Ballots (Gift Article)

The Trump administration had asked the justices to allow a new Postal Service plan to screen ballots just weeks before the midterm elections.

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‘NAZA,’ Israeli Film About Killings in Gaza, Faces Backlash (Gift Article)

The film “NAZA” investigates the killing of Palestinians by Israeli forces in Gaza. Israel’s culture minister has suggested revoking the directors’ citizenship.

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Anatomy of an Autonomous Attack: 5 Alarming A.I. Capabilities (Gift Article)

When OpenAI’s agents went rogue in July, they demonstrated ingenuity and drive beyond what many experts imagined — a dangerous harbinger of what such bots could do in the future.

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Video: Why Is D.H.S. Getting Involved in Elections?

The Department of Homeland Security is in the midst of a weeks-long hunt for noncitizens among the nation’s registered voters despite the absence of evidence of widespread fraud. Reporter Hamed Aleazi...

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Road Races Look Different From the Back of the Pack (Gift Article)

The distance is the same no matter when you finish, but slower runners find the race experience can vary a lot.

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Read the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Mail Voting Restrictions (Gift Article)

The order blocks a Trump administration plan to dramatically change how Americans vote by mail in the lead-up to the midterm elections.

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Abbott to Pay $385 Million to Settle Baby Formula Safety Allegations (Gift Article)

The company recalled formulas manufactured at a Michigan plant in 2022, after health officials linked them to serious illnesses in babies.

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N.Y. Democratic House Candidate Admits to Bondage Photo Shoot (Gift Article)

Christopher Gallant, who is running against Representative Nick LaLota on Long Island, acknowledged that the photos that surfaced in media reports on Monday were legitimate.

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Edwin Díaz continues to struggle, could be left off Dodgers’ postseason roster

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains optimistic, but expressed concern after Díaz's worst rehab appearance to date.

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Half-Marathoners in New Jersey Wade Through Flooded Course (Gift Article)

Harrowing social media videos showed runners navigating chest-high waters after a drenching rainstorm on Sunday.

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Opinion | Dario Amodei’s Essay Was Gutsy. It Didn’t Go Far Enough. (Gift Article)

America’s A.I. bosses can do only so much on their own.

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As Understanding of Russian Hacking Grows, So Does Alarm (Gift Article)

Those behind the widespread intrusion into government and corporate networks exploited seams in U.S. defenses and gave away nothing to American monitoring of their systems.

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What Is Driving Diesel Prices Up? Energy Chaos Caused by Two Wars. (Gift Article)

President Trump recently blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries for causing a spike in diesel prices, but analysts say the Iran war is probably a bigger factor.

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Seeing Normandy on Two Wheels, a Fall Cycling Trip (Gift Article)

On a ride through the French countryside from Dieppe to Bayeux, cyclists of all levels can explore beaches, cideries and historic towns.

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As A.I. Fears Rise, Experts Suggest Focusing on the Humans in Charge (Gift Article)

Warnings from industry leaders about doomsday scenarios ignore the power that people have to control how artificial intelligence is used, policy experts say. They are urging lawmakers to act now.

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Fashion Executive Placed on Leave After Physical Confrontation at Runway Show (Gift Article)

The Council of Fashion Designers of America said its chief executive, Steve Kolb, would be placed on leave “pending a full review” of an incident at the Cos fashion show.

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49ers put their running game in motion in convincing win over Rams (Gift Article)

Kyle Shanahan's 49ers featured motion at the snap on 65 percent of their offensive plays in a Week 1 win over the Rams.

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British Man Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Raping Wife Over 20 Years (Gift Article)

The police said that a dozen other men conspired with the husband, who is in his 60s, to abuse the woman in northern England.

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Flock Cameras Are Dividing U.S. Cities. Here’s What to Know About Them. (Gift Article)

Flock Safety’s automated license plate-reading cameras, used by thousands of law enforcement agencies in the U.S., have drawn intense criticism from civil liberties groups.

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Taylor Swift Is Now One of His Showgirls (Gift Article)

Bob Mackie, whose bejeweled designs have appeared on a list of performers that now includes the singer, reflects on a role he has dressed many for.

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Be the First to Find Out the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century (Gift Article)

Starting Sept. 21, we’ll unveil a list of 100, as voted on by more than 500 television professionals in Hollywood and around the world. Make sure you’re getting updates.

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Opinion | It Was Inevitable That Trump Would Come to This (Gift Article)

Lèse-majesté, American-style.

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When A.I. Goes Rogue (Gift Article)

It was the stuff of science fiction — until recently.

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