The biggest questions we have for 2026
New York Times newsroom editors share their biggest questions as we leave 2025 behind and look ahead to 2026. By Richard W. Stevenson, Mohammed Hadi,… Read More »The biggest questions we have for 2026
Supply chains, AI and the cloud: the biggest failures (and one success) of 2025
A third AI-related proof-of-concept attack that attracted attention used a quick injection to cause GitLab's Duo chatbot to add malicious lines to an otherwise legitimate… Read More »Supply chains, AI and the cloud: the biggest failures (and one success) of 2025
Will the AI boom continue to drive stock prices higher in 2026?
The AI boom has been the biggest driver of stock market gains. That could pose a risk in 2026.
An intense response from the White House from a single viral video
A video purporting to expose extensive fraud at child care centers in Minnesota shows the relationship between the Trump administration and self-styled citizen journalists.
Phone searches at US borders: what travelers need to know
Customs agents have broad powers to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the US. Here are some tips to keep your data… Read More »Phone searches at US borders: what travelers need to know
DOGE didn't find $2 billion in fraud, but that doesn't matter, Musk allies say
Over time, more will be learned about how DOGE operated and what impact DOGE had. But it seems likely that even Musk will agree that… Read More »DOGE didn't find $2 billion in fraud, but that doesn't matter, Musk allies say
A look inside China's six-decade campaign to dominate rare earths
From Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping, generations of Communist Party bosses and military leaders have invested in a strategic but heavily polluting industry.
Lawsuit over Trump denying medical research subsidies has been settled
The case about the canceled subsidies moved relatively quickly. In June, a district court judge declared that the federal policy “represents racial discrimination” and issued… Read More »Lawsuit over Trump denying medical research subsidies has been settled
Fed minutes detail deep divisions over timing of further rate cuts
Officials at the central bank are divided over whether rising unemployment or high inflation poses the greater economic risk.
How do you put a celebrity at ease? Make a pizza.
Times Cooking's Pizza Interview series introduces a touch of nostalgia to encourage stars to open up.
The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out – or self-censor
The US has taken a more middle-of-the-road approach, essentially letting private companies decide what they want to do. Daymude and his co-authors wanted to explore… Read More »The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out – or self-censor
Judge rules that Trump administration must continue funding the CFPB
The Trump administration had tried to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which serves as a guardrail for the safety of the financial system.
The Wirecutter Show: Tips for Smart Use of AI with Kevin Roose
If you've ever wondered what chatbots are good for and how to best use them, this episode is for you.
Trump turned the federal government upside down. The full extent of the impact is still unclear.
President Trump has achieved his goal of shrinking the workforce. But many current and former officials say the government is less reliable and efficient than… Read More »Trump turned the federal government upside down. The full extent of the impact is still unclear.
In search of friends, lobsters can find themselves in an ecological trap
The authors, Mark Butler, Donald Behringer and Jason Schratwieser, hypothesized that these solution gaps represent an ecological trap. The older lobsters finding shelter in a… Read More »In search of friends, lobsters can find themselves in an ecological trap
