NYTIMES (NYT > Top Stories) - How President Trump Broke the Kennedy Center
Internal emails and documents demonstrate the political capture of the institution, including how officials once pursued a plan to unload much of the art collection.
NYTIMES (Li Yuan) - In China, A.I. Is Moving Forward While the Economy Lags Behind
As Xi Jinping arrives in the United States this week for a state visit, China’s advances in artificial intelligence will be in the air. Less discussed: China’s economy in its worst shape in decades.
NYTIMES (Nikole Hannah-Jones) - In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?
A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice.
NYTIMES (Beth Reinhard) - Troy Jackson, a Progressive Brawler, Tries to Flip a Senate Seat in Maine
Mr. Jackson landed in the race unexpectedly. Democrats are hoping he can unseat Susan Collins, a Republican, in their bid to retake the Senate.
NYTIMES (Grace Ashford and Benjamin Oreskes) - Republicans Seize on Democrat’s Defense Contractor Ties in N.Y. House Race
Cait Conley, who is trying to flip a Republican seat held by Representative Mike Lawler, is fending off attacks concerning her work after she left the Biden administration.
NYTIMES (Pooja Salhotra, Mark Bonamo and Kevin Williams) - Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Leads to an Increase in Vaccinations
As the outbreak grows to more than 700 confirmed cases, the largest in the country, some people remain opposed to vaccines and others are rushing to get the shots.
NYTIMES (Adam Nagourney) - Mistakes? We’ve Made a Few
For most of its life, The New York Times has tried to correct its errors. These efforts have not always been perfect.
NYTIMES (Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli and Caroline Tompkins) - Is Audrey Hobert the Most Honest Voice in Pop?
The rising pop star talks songwriting with her BFF Gracie Abrams, knowing when to log off and the difference between being weird (yes!) and awkward (no way).
AMERICANGREATNESS (AG News Staff) - DOJ Charges 16 in Illegal Voting Cases as Election Enforcement Expands
The Justice Department has charged 16 people across several states with alleged illegal voting, voter registration violations and other election-related crimes, including cases involving noncitizens […] Source
AMERICANGREATNESS (AG News Staff) - Trump Announces ‘AI Force,’ Plans to Name AI Czar as U.S. Pushes Tech Dominance
Democrats are attempting to create public doubts about AI after criticism of data centers failed to gain traction. Source