https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:46:15 +0000 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:45:08 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-mail-in-ballots.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-mail-in-ballots.html President Trump has launched a broad, governmentwide effort to take more control of state-run elections and sow doubt about the outcome. Zolan Kanno-Youngs Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:16:43 +0000 United States Politics and Government Federal-State Relations (US) Midterm Elections (2026) Absentee Voting Homeland Security Department Justice Department Supreme Court (US) Postal Service (US) Trump, Donald J Rebecca Noble for The New York Times Mail ballots await their mailing date in Phoenix in 2022. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/mail-ballots-trump-supreme-court-trust.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/mail-ballots-trump-supreme-court-trust.html President Trump’s efforts to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms were thwarted by the Supreme Court, but they have sowed confusion and doubt among some voters. Nick Corasaniti, Anna Griffin and Richard Fausset Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:04:27 +0000 Midterm Elections (2026) United States Politics and Government Absentee Voting Presidential Power (US) Executive Orders and Memorandums Supreme Court (US) Trump, Donald J Postal Service (US) Matt Ramey/Associated Press Election workers preparing absentee ballots this month in Raleigh, N.C. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/podcasts/the-headlines/new-poll-democrats-midterms-momentum-trump-ai-fears-hoax.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/podcasts/the-headlines/new-poll-democrats-midterms-momentum-trump-ai-fears-hoax.html Plus, the biggest night in TV. Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart and Nick Corasaniti Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:40:54 +0000 United States Politics and Government Polls and Public Opinion Artificial Intelligence Midterm Elections (2026) Legislatures and Parliaments Democratic Party Republican Party Bannon, Stephen K Sanders, Bernard Trump, Donald J Emmy Awards internal-open-access-audio Ruth Fremson/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/business/bond-yields-oil-price-iran.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/business/bond-yields-oil-price-iran.html The 10-year Treasury yield breached levels last seen in 2007, with intensifying worries about energy-driven inflation contributing to bond investors’ angst. Jason Karaian Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:43:43 +0000 US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Stocks and Bonds Standard & Poor's 500-Stock Index Iran https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/business/fed-interest-rates-warsh.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/business/fed-interest-rates-warsh.html The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday, putting Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman, at odds with the administration just before the midterms. Colby Smith Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:04:03 +0000 Banking and Financial Institutions Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Inflation (Economics) United States Politics and Government United States Economy Federal Open Market Committee Federal Reserve System Warsh, Kevin M Alex Kent/The New York Times Kevin M. Warsh and his colleagues on the Federal Reserve policy-making committee appear boxed in to raising rates this month. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/canada/carney-pitches-canada-as-a-stable-investment-in-a-chaotic-world.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/canada/carney-pitches-canada-as-a-stable-investment-in-a-chaotic-world.html The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments. Ian Austen Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:09:09 +0000 Toronto (Ontario) Carney, Mark J Trump, Donald J Harper, Stephen J Foreign Investments International Trade and World Market Customs (Tariff) International Relations Canada United States International Relations United States Jon Blacker/The Canadian Press, via Associated Press Prime Minister Mark Carney speaking to Canadian business leaders on Sunday at the welcome reception for the first Canada Investment Summit in Toronto. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/business/japan-economy-rates-abenomics.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/business/japan-economy-rates-abenomics.html As the Bank of Japan weighs another rate increase on Friday, a divide over how Japan should confront inflation is widening. River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Japan Inflation (Economics) Yen (Currency) Politics and Government Bank of Japan Interest Rates Deflation (Economics) Economic Conditions and Trends Abe, Shinzo Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images A wholesale market in Tokyo. For most of the past four years, inflation has remained above the Bank of Japan’s 2 percent target. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/middleeast/gulf-us-iran-uae-bahrain-saudi-arabia.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/middleeast/gulf-us-iran-uae-bahrain-saudi-arabia.html The American presence in these countries has not shielded them from retaliation during the Iran war. Now they are hoping direct talks with Iran could help. Vivian Nereim Tue, 15 Sep 2026 12:27:29 +0000 International Relations US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) United States Defense and Military Forces Military Bases and Installations War and Armed Conflicts Bahrain Iran Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates Reuters Smoke billowed from an oil refinery in Bahrain after an Iranian strike in March. The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has exposed the vulnerabilities of Gulf countries like Bahrain. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/middleeast/yemen-saudi-arabia-houthis-attacks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/middleeast/yemen-saudi-arabia-houthis-attacks.html The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East. Ismaeel Naar Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:43:11 +0000 Saudi Arabia Yemen Taiz (Yemen) Mohammed bin Salman (1985- ) Houthis Abdulnasser Alseddik/Associated Press Displaced people in a temporary shelter in the city of Aden, Yemen, on Saturday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/universities-ai-warnings-enthusiasm.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/universities-ai-warnings-enthusiasm.html As A.I. upends education, university leaders have been all over the map about how to respond. It can be very confusing for students. Mark Arsenault, Dana Goldstein, Alan Blinder and Sarah Mervosh Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:33:01 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Colleges and Universities Cheating Cornell University Dartmouth College Harvard University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Beilock, Sian Garber, Alan M Philip Cheung for The New York Times Some university leaders have said schools must embrace A.I. to stay relevant. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/technology/trump-ai-safety-jensen-huang.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/technology/trump-ai-safety-jensen-huang.html Mr. Trump called Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, while Mr. Huang was onstage in Los Angeles and criticized calls to slow down and regulate A.I. Kalley Huang, Mike Isaac and Karen Weise Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:33:58 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Regulation and Deregulation of Industry United States Politics and Government Computers and the Internet Anthropic AI LLC NVIDIA Corporation OpenAI Labs Amodei, Dario Trump, Donald J Huang, Jen-Hsun Manuel Orbegozo for The New York Times Nvidia’s chief executive, Jensen Huang, has been critical of worries over the safety of artificial intelligence. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/technology/bill-gates-ai-foundation-funding.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/technology/bill-gates-ai-foundation-funding.html Bill Gates, the foundation’s chairman, has been vocal about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The donation will invested in A.I. projects to bridge social inequalities. Claire Moses Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:45:08 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Philanthropy Gates, Bill and Melinda, Foundation Gates, Bill Chona Kasinger for The New York Times Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and the chairman of the Gates Foundation, has warned that artificial intelligence poses a grave threat to jobs and human life. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/science/ai-questions-callout.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/science/ai-questions-callout.html The New York Times is soliciting readers’ questions about the dangers — and benefits — posed by artificial intelligence. Cade Metz Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:46:08 +0000 internal-reader-callout Artificial Intelligence Gabby Jones/Bloomberg https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/arts/television/emmys-best-worst-moments.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/arts/television/emmys-best-worst-moments.html There was plenty of history in Monday’s telecast, hosted by Mariska Hargitay, and also plenty of cringe. The New York Times Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:04:28 +0000 Television Emmy Awards Kevin Winter/Getty Images Jean Smart won her fifth consecutive trophy for “Hacks” at the Emmy Awards on Monday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/arts/television/widows-bay-the-pitt-emmys-awards.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/arts/television/widows-bay-the-pitt-emmys-awards.html The Apple TV horror-comedy about a haunted island took home 14 Emmys, including the awards for best comedy, lead actor, writing, directing and supporting actor and actress. John Koblin Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:42:17 +0000 Television Emmy Awards Actors and Actresses Widow's Bay (TV Program) Apple TV Rhys, Matthew The Pitt (TV Program) Wyle, Noah Home Box Office Netflix Inc Colbert, Stephen Fox, Michael J Hargitay, Mariska Janney, Allison Seehorn, Rhea Smart, Jean McEntire, Reba Hacks (TV Program) Mario Anzuoni/Reuters Katie Dippold and the cast and crew of “Widow’s Bay” accepting the Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series on Monday night. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/arts/television/emmy-winners-list.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/arts/television/emmy-winners-list.html Here are the winners from the 78th Emmy Awards. Shivani Gonzalez Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:06:18 +0000 Television Emmy Awards Actors and Actresses Mario Anzuoni/Reuters Katie Dippold accepted the best comedy Emmy on Monday night for her hit Apple TV show “Widow’s Bay,” which won 14 statuettes this year, more than any other series. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/style/emmys-red-carpet-best-looks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/style/emmys-red-carpet-best-looks.html Bold colors, smart takes on classic suiting and simple elegance created memorable moments on Monday night. The Styles Desk Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:39:08 +0000 Emmy Awards Fashion and Apparel Los Angeles (Calif) Daniel Cole/Reuters Ayo Edebiri in Chanel. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/asia/thai-singha-beer-family-abuse-accusations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/asia/thai-singha-beer-family-abuse-accusations.html Siranudh Scott, an heir to Thailand’s Singha beer empire, has prompted a rare public reckoning about a topic considered taboo. Sui-Lee Wee Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:01:11 +0000 Sex Crimes #MeToo Movement Suits and Litigation (Civil) Boon Rawd Brewery Bangkok (Thailand) Thailand Lauren DeCicca for The New York Times Siranudh Scott at home in Bangkok. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/space-weapon-air-force-secretary.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/space-weapon-air-force-secretary.html Troy E. Meink’s comments were the first public acknowledgment of American weapons in orbit. The Pentagon has been preparing for potential conflict in space with Russia or China. Francesca Regalado Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:30:50 +0000 United States Defense and Military Forces Defense and Military Forces Space and Astronomy Missiles and Missile Defense Systems Cyberwarfare and Defense Meink, Troy E United States Satellites United States Air Force United States Space Force Pool photo by Matt Rourke Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink speaks during the United States Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Colorado Springs in May. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/asia/kyrgyzstan-economy-russia-war.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/asia/kyrgyzstan-economy-russia-war.html The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia. Paul Sonne and Aigerim Turgunbaeva Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:13:29 +0000 Kyrgyzstan Economic Conditions and Trends Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) International Trade and World Market Embargoes and Sanctions Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan) Japarov, Sadyr Russia Sergey Ponomarev for The New York Times A currency exchange board in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital. The city has seen rapid development in recent years. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/europe/denmark-russia-flares-helicopter.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/europe/denmark-russia-flares-helicopter.html The incident was the latest in string of episodes involving airspace incursions and other provocations that European leaders have blamed on Russia. Amelia Nierenberg Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:13:07 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) International Relations Denmark Russia Frederiksen, Mette Rasmussen, Lars Lokke Military Aircraft Tom Little/Reuters Lars Lokke Rasmussen, Denmark’s foreign minister, in June. He said on Tuesday that it was “unacceptable” that a Russian frigate had fired flares at a Danish air force helicopter. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/dining/restaurant-moments.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/dining/restaurant-moments.html Here are nine fleeting moments that made scouting the 50 best restaurants of 2026 memorable and meaningful. The New York Times Food Desk Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:14:39 +0000 Restaurants Chefs https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/dining/chefs-dining-beverage-trends.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/dining/chefs-dining-beverage-trends.html A dozen of the chef’s from the 2026 edition of our 50 favorite restaurants list talk GLP-1s, diner drinking habits, A.I. and more. Luke Fortney Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:30:08 +0000 Chefs Restaurants GLP-1 RAs (Drug) Yuvraj Khanna for The New York Times Early reservations, which became more popular coming out of the pandemic, are now seemingly a permanent preference among many diners, according to chefs. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/nyregion/road-cleaning-stripe-hog-nyc.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/nyregion/road-cleaning-stripe-hog-nyc.html City transportation officials have deployed a high-pressure water truck to blast away old street markings and make way for new bus lanes and safety improvements. Winnie Hu Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:06 +0000 Traffic Accidents and Safety Roads and Traffic Area Planning and Renewal Transportation Department (NYC) Midtown Area (Manhattan, NY) Buses Cycling, Road https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/nyregion/mamdani-street-safety-vision-zero-reimagined.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/nyregion/mamdani-street-safety-vision-zero-reimagined.html The plan, Vision Zero Reimagined, is a set of goals that includes speed-capping devices in some cars and reduced speed limits near hundreds more schools. Stefanos Chen Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:05 +0000 Traffic Accidents and Safety Deaths (Fatalities) Speed Limits and Speeding Roads and Traffic Bicycles and Bicycling Transportation Alternatives Transportation Department (NYC) Mamdani, Zohran New York City Paola Chapdelaine for The New York Times A new plan hopes to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries while addressing the rapidly changing mix of cars, trucks, bikes and electric devices that zoom past city pedestrians. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/opinion/emmys-widows-bay-the-pitt.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/opinion/emmys-widows-bay-the-pitt.html Have we reached peak TV? Did we a long time ago? Robin Givhan, Naveen Kumar, Adam Sternbergh and Stephen Stromberg Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:44:54 +0000 Television Emmy Awards Fashion and Apparel Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Colbert, Stephen Hargitay, Mariska Janney, Allison Kudrow, Lisa Wyle, Noah Smart, Jean Seehorn, Rhea Rhys, Matthew Illustration by The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-matt-sheehan.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-matt-sheehan.html Can the U.S. regulate its A.I. industry without surrendering the A.I. race to China? Ezra Klein and Rollin Hu Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:03:09 +0000 Matt Sheehan Artificial Intelligence China Regulation and Deregulation of Industry International Relations Computers and the Internet United States Politics and Government Communist Party of China Cyberspace Administration of China United States internal-open-access-audio The Ezra Klein Show https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/briefing/immigration-crackdown.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/briefing/immigration-crackdown.html Three stories from inside the immigration crackdown. Sam Sifton Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:54:10 +0000 internal-storyline-no internal-open-access-from-nl Temporary Protected Status (US Immigration) Immigration and Emigration Haitian-Americans Florida Key West (Fla) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (US) Mark Hedden for The New York Times In Key West. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/arts/television/jimmy-fallon-trump-ai.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/arts/television/jimmy-fallon-trump-ai.html “We’re relying on Trump to beat A.I.; I don’t even think Trump can beat Wordle,” Fallon said. Trish Bendix Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:32:21 +0000 Television Fallon, Jimmy The Tonight Show (TV Program) Real Time With Bill Maher (TV Program) Maher, Bill Gutfeld, Greg