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The Life and, for Now, the Death of the Kennedy Center

For 50 years, the Kennedy Center was a sprawling public home for opera, theater, jazz and free programs. Last week, it closed its doors for the time being. Elizabeth Williamson traces how President Trump decided to take over and now shut down Washington’s biggest and most ce...

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What Safeguarding Nukes Can Teach Us About Safeguarding A.I.

Last night, President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, in a lavish ceremony as he arrived for two days of closely watched negotiations. Artificial intelligence — and what, if any, role the countries should play in regulating it as concerns mount about its risks...

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Health Trackers Are Everywhere. Do Babies Need Them, Too?

More and more people are wearing technology in the form of fitness bands and smart rings. These devices track metrics such as heart rate, skin temperature and sleep. The latest frontier is health tech for babies — and it’s being supercharged by artificial intelligence. Sapna...

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Trump Banned the Media. This Time, the Media Struck Back.

For every day of Donald J. Trump’s presidency, there has been a camera from a major television network pointed at him. But on Monday, that all changed. Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Michael M. Grynbaum discuss the face-off between the president and the press.  Guest: Zolan K...

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The Trump Administration Defangs the Endangered Species Act

In its second term, the Trump administration has increased its efforts to undo environmental regulations. Last week, it became clear that the Endangered Species Act, one of America’s bedrock environmental laws, would be losing some of its most important protections. Catrin E...

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How a 1,000-Year-Old Tapestry Took London by Storm

For the first time in centuries, the Bayeux Tapestry — a nearly 1,000-year-old piece of embroidery that depicts the invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066 — is on display in Britain. It was long said by art experts to be too fragile to move. But in a developmen...

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Aaron Sorkin Still Believes in American Institutions, Even If No One Else Does

The Oscar-winning writer returns to Facebook with “The Social Reckoning”— and remains as optimistic as ever.

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The Techno-Religion at the Center of the A.I. Debate

Last week, a group of tech leaders called for putting guardrails on artificial intelligence. This week, these calls have been met by backlash from tech executives, lawmakers and President Trump, who liken those ringing the alarm to a doomsday cult. Cade Metz, a technology re...

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Why Gas Prices Just Keep Going Up

About a month into the war with Iran, we spoke with Cameron Joudi, who owns a gas station in Florida, about how the conflict was reaching him at home. He recently reached out after seeing a 20-cent spike in gas prices in the span of just 24 hours. Vivian Nereim, the Gulf bur...

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48 Days Until the Midterms: Is a Blue Wave Coming?

As the general midterm elections begin, we take a look at where things stand. A new Times/Siena poll suggests that Democrats have a real shot at winning control of both chambers of Congress. But serious obstacles stand in their way, including a financial disadvantage. The Ne...

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The Bond Market Is Flipping Out. Here’s Why You Should Care.

For the past few months, you’ve probably been hearing about the turbulence in the bond market. Today, Ben Casselman, the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times, explains what has been happening, and why it matters. Guest: Ben Casselman, the chief economics corr...

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The A.I. Researcher Whose Rebellion Is Changing Everything

In recent days, Jacob Coxon, a researcher at the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, quit his job and posted warnings about the risks of the technology. That kicked off a crisis that culminated in a call by prominent leaders of the industry to slow down A.I. developme...

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The Good, the Bad and the Good-Bad (Movie)

When it comes to movies we love, there are the artistic masterpieces and there are the foot-stomping crowd pleasers. But there’s another particular kind of beloved movie, the one that makes our friends groan, but that we rewatch incessantly; the one that we can quote line fo...

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Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Say the End of the World is Now on the Table

In a new book, the writers argue that a powerful coalition of “end times fascists” is just fine with the earth’s demise.

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The Lives That 9/11 Keeps Taking

In New York City this morning, the families of those killed at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, will gather for the 25th time to honor the dead one by one. Among those at ground zero will be an array of city officials who assured the public that it was safe to retur...

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A Couple Breaks Up. Who Gets Custody of Their Embryos?

As more people in the United States use I.V.F. to have children, embryos are being stored in fertility clinics across the country. It raises the question: What should happen to those embryos if a couple breaks up? Caroline Kitchener, who covers families for The New York Time...

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Trump’s War on Mail-In Voting

With only weeks to go before the midterms, President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to allow his administration’s plans to restrict voting by mail. Nick Corasaniti, who covers national politics for The New York Times, walks us through Mr. Trump’s effort, the legal battle ...

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‘Buy Now, Pay Later’: A New Wave of Consumer Debt

As people in the United States struggle with rising costs, they are increasingly turning to “buy now, pay later” loans for essentials such as rent and groceries. Stacey Cowley, a business reporter for The New York Times, explains the draw and the hidden risks of the loan mod...

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Classical Music Is in Crisis. Gustavo Dudamel Is Here to Save It.

Music Featured (in order of appearance, all conducted by Gustavo Dudamel): Johann Strauss, Tik-Tak Polka, Polka Schnell, Op. 365, Weiner Philharmoniker (Sony Music Entertainment) Dmitri Shostakovich, Festive Overture, Op. 96, Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra (Deutsche Grammoph...

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The Intertwined Legacies of Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton

Gloria Steinem, the feminist icon and co-founder of Ms. magazine, died on Wednesday at her home in Manhattan. Her death came as many were still grieving the loss of another iconic woman: Dolly Parton. On paper, the connections between the two women seem superficial, but for ...

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A.I. Is Outsmarting Its Creators

From the start, the greatest fear for those developing artificial intelligence was that their creations would go rogue to act in unauthorized and dangerous ways. Some researchers now say it has happened. Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times, explains wh...

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The Fight for the West Bank

Over the past year, there has been an increase in violence in the West Bank. Israeli settles have terrorized Palestinians, set fire to their property, uprooted their olive groves and stolen their animals in an effort to drive them off their land. Rachel Abrams speaks to Loui...

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How a Teenager Found Undiagnosed Brain Injuries in the Military

Warning: this episode contains mentions of suicide. New reporting has found that the impact of rough sea waves on rescue-boat crews in the Coast Guard can lead to long-term effects, including traumatic brain injury. Dave Philipps, who reports about veterans for The New York ...

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How Flock Cameras Took Over America

This summer, Fernando Alfonso, the Texas editor for The New York Times, got in a car with a man named Philip. They drove around the suburban streets of Dallas searching for traffic cameras — not for a red-light camera, or a speed-trap camera, but something new, an automatic ...

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Who Will Rule the 2026 U.S. Open?

The U.S. Open, the final tournament of the tennis season, is getting underway. The world’s best players are heading to the U.S.T.A. Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, N.Y., to battle it out for the chance to play a championship match at Arthur Ashe Stadium, t...

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Ina Garten Says You Can Either Get on Her Train or Get Out of the Way

At 78, the cookbook author and Food Network host knows what she likes, knows what she wants and isn’t stopping anytime soon. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit:...

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Lindsay Clancy Is on Trial. So Is Postpartum Psychosis.

Warning: this episode mentions suicide. The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother who is being tried for the killings of her three young children, has captivated the country for weeks. It has also raised difficult questions about how we treat postpartum women who are in crisis. ...

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A Historic Settlement Over Social Media Addiction

Meta, the world’s biggest social media company, reached a multibillion-dollar legal settlement on Wednesday over claims that its technology was addictive to children. The company agreed to impose major changes to how minors use its products. Cecilia Kang, a technology report...

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The Stunning Rise of the Democratic Socialists of America

This summer, the Democratic Socialists of America have mounted their biggest and most successful attempt yet to redefine the Democratic Party. They have defeated its candidates in primary after primary from coast to coast. As its electoral success grows, the organization is ...

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Canada Is Done With Trump

In a dramatic decision, the prime minister of Canada abruptly cut off negotiations with the United States, delivering the message to President Trump that he would rather engage in an ugly trade war than submit to an unfair deal. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chie...