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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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New York Times politics
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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The Atlantic sciencetransportation
How Long Can the U.S. Escape an Atlantic Hurricane?

The government doesn’t seem ready for a major disaster.

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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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Bloomberg politicstechnologybusiness
Trump Attacks Anthropic CEO Over Call to Slow AI Development

President Donald Trump attacked Anthropic PBC Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei for urging a slowdown in artificial intelligence development, intensifying his opposition to new guardrails for the t...

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New York Times business
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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Paralysed patients control digital avatars using only their thoughts

For the first time, scientists have developed a single device that decodes brainwaves into both speech and motion, translating these onto a screen

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Medium culture
Is This The Final Frontier Of Brick Building?

Beam me up, Bricky! Or maybe not? How LEGO managed to disappoint half the Star Trek fans …

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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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New York Times sportsculture
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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New York Times technology
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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New York Times entertainmentculture
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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Trump Jr’s wedding ‘funded by Russian oligarch with Putin ties’

Umar Kremlev reportedly spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the reception and fireworks for the event, which took place in the Bahamas in May

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NY Daily News politics
NY ends Regents exams as high school graduation requirement

The New York State Board of Regents authorized a plan on Monday for current high school seniors to be last who must pass the test in order to earn a diploma.

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New York Times sports
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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New York Times culturelegal
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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New York Times culturepolitics
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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New York Times culture
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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Opinion | If You Weren’t Worried About A.I., You Should Be After the Past Few Weeks (Gift Article)

If there was ever a time to consider halting development of A.I., it’s now.

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New York Times sportspolitics
The A.I. Mob That Attacked Hugging Face + METR’s Ajeya Cotra (Gift Article)

This is probably the most important thing to have happened in A.I. this year.

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The Atlantic sportspolitics
A Bigoted Outburst Against Texas Sports Fans

Bo French’s xenophobia should matter to both parties.

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New York Times foodculture
Pepperoni Baked Pasta Recipe • 4★

This cozy dish takes all of the flavors of your favorite pepperoni pizza and spins them into a family-friendly baked pasta that is quick and easy to make. Make sure to cook the pasta just shy of al dente to ensure that the finished pasta doesn’t get mushy.

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Even the Strokes Couldn’t Save Rock ’n’ Roll (Whatever That Means) (Gift Article)

Steven Hyden considers the cultural shifts of the past 25 years in a new book about the band.

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Medium culturesports
Tim And Celine’s Last Night

Tim woke up with the sun that morning. He found a vacancy on the portion of the bed where Celine’s warm body should have been fast asleep…

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Medium worldmediaculture
Angel Studios Is A Christian Nationalist Propaganda Machine. Here’s Every Receipt.

Angel Studios is bankrolling a nationalist propaganda machine and calling it faith. Here’s every receipt — the actors, the history, the…

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Medium culturetechnologysports
Diary of a Cycling Instructor

What we remember, what we forget

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Bob Mackie: A Life in Pictures (Gift Article)

The designer was known for his flashy, sparkly designs for Cher, Diana Ross, Tina Turner and countless others.

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New York Times business
Pistachios, Truffles and Olives: Across Italy, a Cornucopia of Fall Food Festivals (Gift Article)

Here are five culinary celebrations to work into your autumn itinerary.

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New York Times culture
Keeping the Cookout Going (Gift Article)

Black barbecues have long offered a joyful, safe space for attendees. A new generation is determined to keep the fires burning.

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NRC politicsopinionworld
Opinie | Wil je beter begrijpend lezen? Beweeg!

Lezersbrieven: U schreef ons over de lezersachterstand bij jongeren, Prinsjesdag zonder dierenleed en Engels als voertaal.

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New York Times technologyculture
Opinion | The Challenge of Regulating A.I., and Ourselves (Gift Article)

Readers respond to an Opinion guest essay about the existential threat posed to humans by the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

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A Documentary About A.I. Gets Chief Executives on the Record (Gift Article)

“The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist” tries to cover so much that it ends up being more confusing than clarifying, but parts are fascinating.

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New York Times politicslegal
Mahmoud Khalil Says Columbia Failed to Protect Pro-Palestinian Students (Gift Article)

In a federal lawsuit, Mr. Khalil and other former student activists say the university was deliberately indifferent to their harassment even before the 2023 Hamas attacks.

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Medium culturescienceopinion
Keep Dancing the Towel Step

When I first wrote this reflection, I was unaware of the dance contest phenomena such as “Dancing with the Stars” that held so many in such…

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New York Times entertainment
Alexei Ratmansky Stages a Ballet in Kyiv, Between Trips to the Bomb Shelter (Gift Article)

The choreographer Alexei Ratmansky and his wife, Tatiana, returned to the national ballet company at a bleak moment, bringing the gift of a difficult, sparkling work.

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Medium culture
Hidden Warnings: A Writing Challenge

Two Pink Lines

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Bloomberg technologyworld
Anthropic Says Yemen Group Used Claude in Missile Development

Anthropic PBC uncovered a group in northern Yemen — where Iran-backed Houthi militants operate — using its Claude AI model to support the development of missile and rocket systems, highlighting growin...

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NRC politicsworld
Syrië is steeds meer de arena voor de regionale rivalen Israël en Turkije

Midden-Oosten: Tegengestelde belangen in Syrië en onenigheid over Gaza brengen Israël en Turkije steeds meer met elkaar in botsing. Zowel Benjamin Netanyahu als Recep Tayyip Erdogan voert de vijandige...

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New York Times sports
John Harbaugh used his father to motivate the Giants. It was his best call of the week

Jack Harbaugh used Muhammad Ali's fight vs. Ernie Terrell to illustrate the task at hand. "It definitely resonated," Chris Manhertz said.

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Opinion | I’ve Never Been a Budget Hawk. But $40 Trillion is Too Big to Ignore. (Gift Article)

The national debt is too big to ignore--it could all end badly.

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Mika Brunold credits João Lucas Reis da Silva as ‘big inspiration’ to come out as gay after historic final (Gift Article)

Brunold became the second active male professional tennis player to come out as gay after Reis da Silva had done so in 2024.

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NRC cultureentertainment
Concurrerende AI-bedrijven opvallend eensgezind: AI-ontwikkeling moet langzamer en onder toezicht

Kunstmatige intelligentie: De medeoprichter van AI-ontwikkelaar Anthropic waarschuwt dat ongecontroleerde kunstmatige intelligentie binnen maanden het internet kan domineren. In een essay pleit hij vo...

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New York Times culture
Lamar Jackson, illusionist in pads, is healthy again. Prepare to be amazed (Gift Article)

Jackson might say his standard is just “playing football,” but he's a marvel for the rest of us. His sleight of hand will confuse defenses.

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NRC culturescienceworld
Opinie | Als we ruimte geven aan de menselijke rafelranden, komen we los van het AI-infuus

Kunstmatige intelligentie: Het is volgens Roxane van Iperen de grote paradox van sociale media en AI: we worden eindeloos persoonlijk bediend, maar collectief verdwijnen we in dezelfde monocultuur. Da...

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