https://www.nytimes.com en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:24:49 +0000 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:23:02 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/trump-china-united-nations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/trump-china-united-nations.html The U.S.-China summit offered a sharp contrast with the action at the faltering United Nations in a gridlocked New York. Michael Crowley Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:30:27 +0000 United States International Relations US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Artificial Intelligence General Assembly (UN) Trump, Donald J Xi Jinping China Doug Mills/The New York Times President Trump and President Xi Jinping of China standing together outside the White House on Friday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/us/politics/state-dinner-scene.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/us/politics/state-dinner-scene.html Altman. Musk. Huang. Bezos. They all came to the White House Thursday night, though you might not have seen it on TV. Shawn McCreesh Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:07:03 +0000 United States Politics and Government Artificial Intelligence High Net Worth Individuals Musk, Elon Trump, Donald J Xi Jinping White House Building (Washington, DC) Parties (Social) Doug Mills/The New York Times President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with their wives, attend the state dinner at the White House Thursday night. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/arts/music/kennedy-center-trump-renovations.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/arts/music/kennedy-center-trump-renovations.html In a letter to Congress, former employees say the center delayed a plan to address the leaks that its officials now cite as a serious safety risk. Julia Jacobs Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:05:56 +0000 Kennedy, John F, Center for the Performing Arts Restoration and Renovation Buildings (Structures) Whistle-Blowers Boards of Directors Floca, Matt Trump, Donald J United States Politics and Government Salwan Georges for The New York Times Leaks in the roof overhangs of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have long been a concern for center officials. But former employees say repairs were deferred as recently as this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/technology/openai-hugging-face-hack.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/technology/openai-hugging-face-hack.html A new report by a Bay Area start-up called Parse adds details to an incident that has shocked the A.I. world and led to calls for closer government regulation. Dylan Freedman and Keith Collins Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:26:49 +0000 Artificial Intelligence Computers and the Internet Computer Security Cyberattacks and Hackers Hugging Face Inc OpenAI Labs Parse Dave Sanders for The New York Times Sam Altman, center, OpenAI’s chief executive, spoke at a Security Council meeting during the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/supreme-court-missouri-congressional-map.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/supreme-court-missouri-congressional-map.html A federal appeals court had sided with Republicans seeking to use redrawn congressional district boundaries to give their party an advantage in the midterms elections. Ann E. Marimow Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:22:09 +0000 United States Politics and Government Decisions and Verdicts Redistricting and Reapportionment Midterm Elections (2026) Elections, House of Representatives Federal-State Relations (US) Supreme Courts (State) Federal Courts (US) Politics and Government Democratic Party Republican Party Supreme Court (US) Cleaver, Emanuel II Kavanaugh, Brett M Trump, Donald J David A. Lieb/Associated Press Protesters outside the state capitol in Jefferson City, Mo., in March. The Supreme Court’s latest order landed when some ballots have already been sent out in the midterms in which a few seats could determine control of Congress. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/supreme-court-citizenship-voter-lists.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/supreme-court-citizenship-voter-lists.html Critics of a citizenship database built by the Trump administration have raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges. Abbie VanSickle Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:34:48 +0000 United States Politics and Government Decisions and Verdicts Federal-State Relations (US) Midterm Elections (2026) Voting Rights, Registration and Requirements Presidential Power (US) Executive Orders and Memorandums Federal Courts (US) Homeland Security Department Supreme Court (US) Social Security Administration Sooknanan, Sparkle L Trump, Donald J Zack Wittman for The New York Times The Supervisor of Elections Office in Largo, Fla., last month. The Trump administration has sought to marshal the resources of the federal government to shape who can vote and how. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/republicans-midterms.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/republicans-midterms.html After nearly two years of allowing President Trump to set their agenda, G.O.P. senators are grasping for some quick action on cost-of-living measures they can show voters before November. Annie Karni and Carl Hulse Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:45:15 +0000 United States Politics and Government US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Midterm Elections (2026) One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025) House of Representatives Republican Party Senate Kenny Holston/The New York Times Senate Republicans are scrambling to demonstrate to voters that they are addressing the affordability crisis. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/maine-michigan-democrats-unity-poll.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/politics/maine-michigan-democrats-unity-poll.html A majority of Democrats in Maine and Michigan said the primary process strengthened their party heading into November. 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Adam Rasgon, Mark Mazzetti and Ronen Bergman Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:15:17 +0000 Nahyan, Mohamed bin Zayed al- (1961- ) Netanyahu, Benjamin Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) Hamas Mossad Shin Bet International Relations Sinwar, Yehya Ariel Schalit/Associated Press Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in Tel Aviv this month. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/in-n-out-burger-luca-opperman-spatula.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/in-n-out-burger-luca-opperman-spatula.html It started as a bizarre late-night standoff behind the counter of a fast food joint. It ended with no injuries — and free burgers. Thomas Fuller Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0000 Parkour (Sport) In-N-Out Burgers Fast Food Industry Assaults Riverside County (Calif) Cookware Biden, Hunter Social Media Content Type: Personal Profile Mark Abramson for The New York Times Luca Opperman used his parkour skills to leap into an In-N-Out to challenge a customer. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/nyregion/ernie-sisto-photography.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/nyregion/ernie-sisto-photography.html When a B-25 bomber crashed into the Empire State Building in 1945, a Times photographer leaned far out to get close up. Anika Burgess Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:38:01 +0000 New York City Empire State Building (Manhattan, NY) World War II (1939-45) Aviation Accidents, Safety and Disasters Newspapers anniversary-175 archives-informed internal-paywall-exempt Ernie Sisto/The New York Times To get the shot, Sisto asked his colleagues to hold his legs, climbed onto a ledge and leaned out as far as he dared. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/opinion/flights-airlines-spirit-loyalty-credit-cards.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/opinion/flights-airlines-spirit-loyalty-credit-cards.html Airline loyalty programs are anticompetitive and hurting consumers. Mark Kahan Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:02:45 +0000 Airlines and Airplanes Credit Cards Frequent Flier Programs Banking and Financial Institutions Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Spirit Airlines Incorporated United States Illustration by Kristie Bailey/The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/opinion/death-penalty-young-brain-development.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/opinion/death-penalty-young-brain-development.html Our brains don’t finish developing until we’re well into our 20s. That matters when deciding who gets the death penalty. Sophia Laurenzi Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:44:21 +0000 Capital Punishment Age, Chronological Children and Childhood Teenagers and Adolescence Brain Psychology and Psychologists Child Abuse and Neglect Pike, Christa (1976- ) Lee, William Byron (1959- ) Tennessee Juvenile Delinquency Zora J Murff https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/south-carolinians-do-you-have-a-short-term-high-interest-personal-loan-share-your-bills.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/us/south-carolinians-do-you-have-a-short-term-high-interest-personal-loan-share-your-bills.html We want to hear from borrowers who have taken out installment, payday or title loans, and those who work for companies that offer them. Conor Hughes Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:36:38 +0000 internal-reader-callout internal-storyline-no internal-open-access South Carolina Payday Loans Mark Humphrey/Associated Press https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/world/europe/thelyson-orelien-ai-canada-haiti-france.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/world/europe/thelyson-orelien-ai-canada-haiti-france.html “It Was Either That Or Die,” by the Haitian-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien, was the hit of the French literary season. Now it has been pulled from the shortlist for a prestigious prize. Catherine Porter, Ségolène Le Stradic and Tiffany Hsu Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:11:40 +0000 Orelien, Thelyson Grasset Canada France Haiti Artificial Intelligence Books and Literature Writing and Writers French Language Book Trade and Publishing Content Type: Personal Profile Pangram Labs Inc Pantheon (Paris, France) Perplexity AI Inc Goncourt Academy Nasuna Stuart-Ulin for The New York Times The author Thélyson Orélien at a cafe in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood in April.