https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:56:43 +0000 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:54:37 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/asia/syria-fuel-price-protests-world.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/asia/syria-fuel-price-protests-world.html From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are leading to protests and blackouts. Damien Cave Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:03:01 +0000 Demonstrations, Protests and Riots Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Shortages Power Failures and Blackouts Developing Countries Bangladesh Dhaka (Bangladesh) Guatemala Indonesia Iran Philippines Yogyakarta (Indonesia) Rolex dela Pena/EPA, via Shutterstock Public transportation workers went on strike in Quezon City, Philippines, on Monday to protest high fuel prices. 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 15:06:40 +0000 United States Politics and Government Absentee Voting Voting Rights, Registration and Requirements Federal-State Relations (US) Midterm Elections (2026) Trump, Donald J Homeland Security Department Justice Department Supreme Court (US) Postal Service (US) 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/trump-supreme-court-mail-voting.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/trump-supreme-court-mail-voting.html In a blistering attack on the court, President Trump said “these are not the people I interviewed” to serve as justices. Tyler Pager Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:01:16 +0000 United States Politics and Government Decisions and Verdicts Absentee Voting Midterm Elections (2026) Courts and the Judiciary Supreme Court (US) Alito, Samuel A Jr Barrett, Amy Coney Gorsuch, Neil M Kavanaugh, Brett M Thomas, Clarence Trump, Donald J Alex Kent/The New York Times President Trump’s attempts to change mail voting were blocked by the Supreme Court on Monday. 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/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/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 Actors and Actresses Janney, Allison Smart, Jean Seehorn, Rhea DTF St. Louis (TV Program) Widow's Bay (TV Program) Rhys, Matthew Hargitay, Mariska Mulaney, John McEntire, Reba Parton, Dolly Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Program) Colbert, Stephen 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/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 13:39:09 +0000 Emmy Awards Fashion and Apparel Television Actors and Actresses Daniel Cole/Reuters Ayo Edebiri in Chanel. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/middleeast/yemen-houthis-weapons.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/middleeast/yemen-houthis-weapons.html The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran. Nicholas Kulish Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:03:21 +0000 Houthis Arms Trade Iran Yemen War and Armed Conflicts US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Ships and Shipping Artificial Intelligence Anthropic AI LLC Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Bab al-Mandab Strait Mokha (Yemen) Planet Labs PBC Smoke from an oil refinery in Saudi Arabia after a Houthi attack last week. 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/2026/09/15/us/politics/congress-ai-regulation-bills.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/us/politics/congress-ai-regulation-bills.html For years, Democrats and Republicans have proposed bills to address the greatest threats posed by artificial intelligence. Many remain stymied by political disputes. Tony Romm, Dustin Volz and Michael Gold Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:25:20 +0000 Artificial Intelligence United States Politics and Government Law and Legislation Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Social Media Politics and Government United States Economy Anthropic AI LLC Trump, Donald J House of Representatives Senate Kenny Holston/The New York Times Democrats and Republicans in Congress have issued a battery of measures focused on A.I., but lawmakers have largely failed to enact any of the proposals. 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 be invested in A.I. projects to bridge social inequalities. Claire Moses Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:11:17 +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/2026/09/15/style/he-might-end-up-the-worlds-most-educated-person.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/style/he-might-end-up-the-worlds-most-educated-person.html Jamie Beaton has 12 advanced degrees from Harvard, Yale, Oxford and other top universities, with more on the way. Why? How? Scott Cacciola Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:10 +0000 Colleges and Universities Foreign Students (in US) Records and Achievements Entrepreneurship Harvard University Crimson Education Beaton, Jamie Key, John P Charlie Rubin for The New York Times 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 chefs from the 2026 edition of our 50 favorite restaurants list talk GLP-1s, diner drinking habits, A.I. and more. Luke Fortney Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:08:52 +0000 Chefs Restaurants GLP-1 RAs (Drug) Alcoholic Beverages Social Media Artificial Intelligence Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) 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/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 Child Abuse and Neglect #MeToo Movement Suits and Litigation (Civil) Beer Siranudh Scott (Psi) Sunit Scott (Pi) Chiranuj Bhirombhakdi Boon Rawd Brewery Singha Beer Co Ltd Thailand Lauren DeCicca for The New York Times Siranudh Scott at home in Bangkok. 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/trump-energy-truce-ukraine-russia.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/world/europe/trump-energy-truce-ukraine-russia.html The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested. Ivan Nechepurenko Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:20 +0000 Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) United States Politics and Government Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline Embargoes and Sanctions Midterm Elections (2026) Inflation (Economics) Trump, Donald J Valentyn Ogirenko/Reuters A gas station in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, on Tuesday after a strike by a Russian drone. 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/2026/09/15/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 13:57:27 +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/trump-september-11-fantasy-reality.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/opinion/trump-september-11-fantasy-reality.html The president’s distortions have an impact on much more than belief in his claims about what he was doing on Sept. 11. Thomas B. Edsall Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:46:23 +0000 United States Politics and Government Social Media September 11 (2001) Truth Social (Social Network) Trump, Donald J United States Andrew Harnik/Getty Images 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 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/movies/nick-reiner-death-penalty-murder-trial.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/movies/nick-reiner-death-penalty-murder-trial.html Mr. Reiner, who has had a history of serious mental illness, is accused of fatally stabbing his parents last year. Matt Stevens and Julia Jacobs Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:54:37 +0000 Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides Capital Punishment Reiner, Nick Reiner, Rob Reiner, Michele Singer Los Angeles (Calif) Pool photo by Chris Torres Nick Reiner is charged with murder under special circumstances because there were multiple killings. He has pleaded not guilty.