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“We’re living through a dispiriting moment of global climate fatigue, when companies worldwide are backtracking on their climate commitments, but someday the pendulum will swing back toward climate action,” Michael Grunwald writes in a guest essay.
“We’re living through a dispiriting moment of global climate fatigue, when companies worldwide are backtracking on their climate commitments, but someday the pendulum will swing back toward climate action,” Michael Grunwald writes in a guest essay.
Opinion | The Latest Corporate Climate Ruse
Making deforestation look climate-friendly will encourage a lot more deforestation.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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“We’re living through a dispiriting moment of global climate fatigue, when companies worldwide are backtracking on their climate commitments, but someday the pendulum will swing back toward climate action,” Michael Grunwald writes in a guest essay.
“We’re living through a dispiriting moment of global climate fatigue, when companies worldwide are backtracking on their climate commitments, but someday the pendulum will swing back toward climate action,” Michael Grunwald writes in a guest essay.
"With three siblings dying of the same cancer — a family history that one doctor called extraordinary — getting tested seemed essential," Mark Getzfred writes.
I Lost 3 Brothers to Pancreatic Cancer. I’m Determined Not to Be Next.
A journalist confronts his family history and his health.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:20 AM
"With three siblings dying of the same cancer — a family history that one doctor called extraordinary — getting tested seemed essential," Mark Getzfred writes.
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Now with updates: Among Kennedy's new appointees to USPSTF are at least three (including the chairman) who have denounced gender-affirming care for trans teens or work with organizations that oppose that care. At least two have criticized Covid shots or said fewer people should get them.
RFK Jr. Names New Members to Powerful Health Panel Whose Work He Has Blocked (Gift Article)
The selections suggest the Trump administration may be trying to move the United States Preventive Services Task Force in a direction that serves its political ideology.
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September 17, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Now with updates: Among Kennedy's new appointees to USPSTF are at least three (including the chairman) who have denounced gender-affirming care for trans teens or work with organizations that oppose that care. At least two have criticized Covid shots or said fewer people should get them.
This fantastically moist pistachio cake, adorned with the simplest icing of confectioners' sugar and lemon juice, is delightfully simple to throw together: Once you've ground the nuts, you'll have it in the oven in minutes. nyti.ms/4rhGv7p
Lemon-Frosted Pistachio Cake Recipe • 4★
This fantastically moist pistachio cake, adorned with the simplest icing of confectioners' sugar and lemon juice, is adapted from Nigel Slater, the prolific British cookbook author. It is elegant and slightly exotic, rich with ground pistachios and almonds, orange zest and rose water.
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September 17, 2026 at 11:40 PM
This fantastically moist pistachio cake, adorned with the simplest icing of confectioners' sugar and lemon juice, is delightfully simple to throw together: Once you've ground the nuts, you'll have it in the oven in minutes. nyti.ms/4rhGv7p
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NEW: @SecKennedy assured the members of his anti-vaccine nonprofit that they have a 'friend at the White House.' He spoke after someone who said the polio vaccine was a "fraud" and before Andrew Wakefield, the discredited MMR critic.
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RFK Jr. Assures Vaccine Skeptics They Have a ‘Friend at the White House’ (Gift Article)
The health secretary spoke at a conference featuring misinformation about vaccines, including a claim that the success of the polio vaccines was a “fraud.”
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September 17, 2026 at 9:31 PM
NEW: @SecKennedy assured the members of his anti-vaccine nonprofit that they have a 'friend at the White House.' He spoke after someone who said the polio vaccine was a "fraud" and before Andrew Wakefield, the discredited MMR critic.
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A former Connecticut state official who was facing years in prison after he was convicted of bribery and extortion fled to Greece just before he was to be sentenced on Thursday, his lawyer said.
Connecticut Official Flees to Greece Before Bribery Sentencing, Lawyer Says
The former official, Konstantinos Diamantis, called his lawyer on the eve of his sentencing hearing on Thursday to inform him that he “did not intend to return to the United States.”
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September 17, 2026 at 11:00 PM
A former Connecticut state official who was facing years in prison after he was convicted of bribery and extortion fled to Greece just before he was to be sentenced on Thursday, his lawyer said.
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I wrote about what came before CRISPR 4 billion years ago: a war among viruses. Gift link: nyti.ms/3TBq4q0
The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest (Gift Article)
Scientists have discovered a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses. Billions of years old, VIPR seems to predate CRISPR and may be even more powerful.
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September 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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“A.I. safety experts assume that China has the same concerns as we do about A.I.,” Kyle Chan writes. “The reality is, the Chinese have a different set of worries. And until we understand what those are, cooperation with China will be impossible.”
“A.I. safety experts assume that China has the same concerns as we do about A.I.,” Kyle Chan writes. “The reality is, the Chinese have a different set of worries. And until we understand what those are, cooperation with China will be impossible.”
Opinion | America and China Look at A.I. and See Very Different Problems
Until the two countries can agree on what risks to worry about, cooperation is a distant dream.
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September 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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“A.I. safety experts assume that China has the same concerns as we do about A.I.,” Kyle Chan writes. “The reality is, the Chinese have a different set of worries. And until we understand what those are, cooperation with China will be impossible.”
“A.I. safety experts assume that China has the same concerns as we do about A.I.,” Kyle Chan writes. “The reality is, the Chinese have a different set of worries. And until we understand what those are, cooperation with China will be impossible.”
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NEW: Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns
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Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns (Gift Article)
In a rare interview, Patrick Schiltz, who served as the federal court’s chief judge last winter, called the administration’s actions “a grave threat to the rule of law.”
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September 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
NEW: Trump’s Minnesota Surge Threatened Democracy, Judge Warns
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Wirecutter tested three dozen tapered candles and found 12 we love. These beautiful candles bring intention and magic to a meal, a gathering, or even a quiet evening. nyti.ms/4cIm6T4
Our Favorite Tapered Candles
Over the years, we’ve spent more than 50 hours testing tapered candles. These 12 picks burn as beautifully as they look.
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September 17, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Wirecutter tested three dozen tapered candles and found 12 we love. These beautiful candles bring intention and magic to a meal, a gathering, or even a quiet evening. nyti.ms/4cIm6T4
China and Russia blocked a U.S. resolution at the UN to further monitor Iran's nuclear program. The move deepened tensions between the geopolitical rivals over the Trump administration’s efforts to isolate the Islamic republic. nyti.ms/3TxkepE
September 17, 2026 at 8:50 PM
China and Russia blocked a U.S. resolution at the UN to further monitor Iran's nuclear program. The move deepened tensions between the geopolitical rivals over the Trump administration’s efforts to isolate the Islamic republic. nyti.ms/3TxkepE
Photojournalists captured images through the windows of Air Force One that showed President Trump reviewing a large poster board with what looked like a rendering of a construction site beneath three very visible words: "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED." Here's what to know. nyti.ms/4xWhXmQ
September 17, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Photojournalists captured images through the windows of Air Force One that showed President Trump reviewing a large poster board with what looked like a rendering of a construction site beneath three very visible words: "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED." Here's what to know. nyti.ms/4xWhXmQ
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In recent decades, both of America's major political parties have become more polarized and rigid. “As a result, the country’s heterodox population is constantly forced to compromise between two options that can never fully satisfy them,” German Lopez writes.
In recent decades, both of America's major political parties have become more polarized and rigid. “As a result, the country’s heterodox population is constantly forced to compromise between two options that can never fully satisfy them,” German Lopez writes.
Opinion | This Is Why So Many Voters Hate Both Parties
Most voters have messier views than their partisan labels would suggest.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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In recent decades, both of America's major political parties have become more polarized and rigid. “As a result, the country’s heterodox population is constantly forced to compromise between two options that can never fully satisfy them,” German Lopez writes.
In recent decades, both of America's major political parties have become more polarized and rigid. “As a result, the country’s heterodox population is constantly forced to compromise between two options that can never fully satisfy them,” German Lopez writes.
After claiming Yemen’s Red Sea coastline in a swift offensive, analysts say the Houthis are pushing toward the country’s oil-rich eastern province of Marib. nyti.ms/4Aj6O17
September 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
After claiming Yemen’s Red Sea coastline in a swift offensive, analysts say the Houthis are pushing toward the country’s oil-rich eastern province of Marib. nyti.ms/4Aj6O17
From @theathletic.com: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he should have been more patient after cutting short last week’s postgame interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe.
Steve Sarkisian apologizes to Holly Rowe after skipping postgame interview
"I would have exuded more patience in that moment and sat through and waited for the interview with Holly," Sarkisian said.
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September 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM
From @theathletic.com: Texas coach Steve Sarkisian said he should have been more patient after cutting short last week’s postgame interview with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe.
King Charles III of Britain met with A.I. executives on Thursday, amid a growing global debate about safety risks created by the tech and whether the pace of development should be slowed down. nyti.ms/4iBoG0L
September 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
King Charles III of Britain met with A.I. executives on Thursday, amid a growing global debate about safety risks created by the tech and whether the pace of development should be slowed down. nyti.ms/4iBoG0L
Strands is a word search with a unique twist. Can you uncover the theme? Play here: nyti.ms/4h75LZm
September 17, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Strands is a word search with a unique twist. Can you uncover the theme? Play here: nyti.ms/4h75LZm
Ella Langley’s country tune “Choosin’ Texas” entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart last November, and it hasn’t left. In recent years, certain songs seem to hang around for a long, long time. Our critic Wesley Morris discusses why this is happening.
Who Keeps On Choosin’ Texas? | Cannonball with Wesley Morris
Nevermind that cowboy at the bar.
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September 17, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Ella Langley’s country tune “Choosin’ Texas” entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart last November, and it hasn’t left. In recent years, certain songs seem to hang around for a long, long time. Our critic Wesley Morris discusses why this is happening.
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: JJ Gabriel’s desire to leave Manchester United has sent shockwaves through soccer.
The 15-year-old, long regarded as one of the most talented young players in Europe, has several of the continent’s biggest hitters trying to sign him.
The 15-year-old, long regarded as one of the most talented young players in Europe, has several of the continent’s biggest hitters trying to sign him.
JJ Gabriel: Why Real Madrid target may not return to Man Utd – and what happens next?
The 15-year-old forward wants to leave the club. The Athletic explains everything we know about the situation
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September 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: JJ Gabriel’s desire to leave Manchester United has sent shockwaves through soccer.
The 15-year-old, long regarded as one of the most talented young players in Europe, has several of the continent’s biggest hitters trying to sign him.
The 15-year-old, long regarded as one of the most talented young players in Europe, has several of the continent’s biggest hitters trying to sign him.
Love crispy, air-fried foods but don’t want to sacrifice the counter space for another appliance? Any oven with a convection setting can already do the job. Here's how to find out if your oven has this function: nyti.ms/4rahWJm
Before You Buy an Air Fryer, Check for This Setting on Your Oven
Love crispy, air-fried foods but don’t want to sacrifice the counter space for another appliance? Any oven with a convection setting can already do the job.
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September 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Love crispy, air-fried foods but don’t want to sacrifice the counter space for another appliance? Any oven with a convection setting can already do the job. Here's how to find out if your oven has this function: nyti.ms/4rahWJm
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Los desafíos para entregar recursos vitales en Cuba han agravado drásticamente la escasez de larga data, han incrementado una enorme lista de espera de pacientes que necesitan cirugía y han disparado los precios de los alimentos.
La presión económica del gobierno de Trump agrava la desesperación de los cubanos
Estados Unidos afirma que sus sanciones no tienen como objetivo privar a Cuba de bienes esenciales. Miles de contenedores de carga varados cuentan una historia diferente.
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September 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Los desafíos para entregar recursos vitales en Cuba han agravado drásticamente la escasez de larga data, han incrementado una enorme lista de espera de pacientes que necesitan cirugía y han disparado los precios de los alimentos.
The Trump administration wants to give shoppers a choice while trying to appease ranchers: Seek out all American beef and potentially pay a premium for it, or opt for the cheaper, imported alternative.
Trump Seeks ‘Made in U.S.A.’ Labels on Beef as Import Rule Angers Ranchers
The Agriculture Department hopes Americans will pay more for U.S. beef, in an attempt to appease ranchers upset over increased, cheaper imports.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:40 PM
The Trump administration wants to give shoppers a choice while trying to appease ranchers: Seek out all American beef and potentially pay a premium for it, or opt for the cheaper, imported alternative.
An Afghan man was sentenced in Virginia on Wednesday to 20 years in prison in a case where prosecutors had sought to tie him to a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport in 2021, but the jury delivered a mixed verdict.
Afghan Sentenced to 20 Years After Mixed Verdict in 2021 Kabul Attack Case
A jury had split on whether Mohammad Sharifullah was to blame in a deadly bombing but found him guilty of aiding the terrorist group ISIS-K.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM
An Afghan man was sentenced in Virginia on Wednesday to 20 years in prison in a case where prosecutors had sought to tie him to a suicide bombing outside the Kabul airport in 2021, but the jury delivered a mixed verdict.
Breaking News: President Trump withdrew his nomination of a former Oklahoma state trooper to lead ICE.
White House Pulls Nomination of Lance Schroyer, Ally of Markwayne Mullin, for ICE Director
President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former law enforcement officer from Oklahoma, less than three months ago.
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September 17, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Breaking News: President Trump withdrew his nomination of a former Oklahoma state trooper to lead ICE.
In this recipe, grated tofu is pan-fried until golden, then coated in an extremely good, flavor-rich sauce. The result is delightfully crispy, chewy and super-savory tofu that is shockingly meaty. nyti.ms/4h7hCGW
September 17, 2026 at 5:17 PM
In this recipe, grated tofu is pan-fried until golden, then coated in an extremely good, flavor-rich sauce. The result is delightfully crispy, chewy and super-savory tofu that is shockingly meaty. nyti.ms/4h7hCGW