NYTIMES (Carl Zimmer) - Is A.I. Raising the Chances of Biological Warfare?
Current chatbots aren’t likely to help lone actors invent a deadly pathogen, experts say. But newer models, trained in biology, may need stronger safeguards.
NYTIMES (Greg Jaffe) - Trying to Rid the Pentagon of Culture Wars, Hegseth Has Created His Own
Persistent distractions are feeding a climate of mistrust as the U.S. military faces a series of wartime issues, including shortfalls of missile interceptors.
NYTIMES (Lisa Lerer) - Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan Walks a Tricky Line on Tariffs as He Seeks Re-Election
Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has shown quiet support for President Trump’s tariffs. His brother, the head of their family business, has described the economic volatility as an enormous challenge.
NYTIMES (Annie Karni) - As Midterms Rage, Gillibrand Wants Congress to Talk Menopause
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is devoting a hearing to a topic that affects millions but is poorly understood and widely ignored, including when it comes to federal research money.
NYTIMES (John Koblin) - How to Watch the 2026 Emmy Awards
NBC is broadcasting the Monday night ceremony, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
NYTIMES (The New York Times) - Be the First to Find Out the 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century
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.
NYTIMES (Heather Knight) - A Teen Autopsy Marks the Arrival of a Deadly Drug in San Francisco
City officials — and one determined mother — are working to stop the spread of cychlorphine, which is far more potent than fentanyl.
NYTIMES (Amanda Taub) - Why Scandals Don’t Bring Down Politicians Anymore
It’s about more than just shamelessness.
NYTIMES (Ivan Nechepurenko) - The New Moscow: A Digital Utopia Doubling as a Surveillance Trap
Cutting-edge technologies have reshaped the Russian capital, making it safer, more convenient — and more closely watched.
NYTIMES (Zane Irwin and Prior Beharry) - She Bashed the Government on a Private Call. Then She Was Detained for Months
Racial and political tensions have flared in Trinidad and Tobago after members of an ethnic minority were accused of an assassination plot based on a private phone call.