NYTIMES (Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and Heather Knight) - The Escalating Warnings About A.I., and the Rise of a Deadly New Street Drug
Plus, the man who went to space — and never wanted to go back.
NYTIMES (Joe Rennison) - Tech Stocks Shudder in Response to Calls to Slow A.I. Progress
Companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence in Asia, Europe and the United States posted declines after tech leaders expressed worries about the safety of “frontier” A.I. technology.
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.