Opinion | It’s Not Your Father’s Democratic Party. But Whose Party Is It?
In terms of the entire U.S. population (as of July 2022), those described by the census as “White alone, not-Hispanic or Latino” made up 58.9 percent of the United States…
‘Forever Chemicals’ Are Everywhere. What Are They Doing to Us?
DuPont and 3M, which was manufacturing PFAS and using one in Scotchgard, began studying the potential health effects of their formulations in part as an occupational-safety measure. Initially, scientists assumed…
Opinion | Rudy, Revealed
It is easy to forget, and in some ways difficult to imagine, that Rudy Giuliani was once revered for his integrity. He was seen by many as a hero long…
The Desperate Hunt for the A.I. Boom’s Most Indispensable Prize
“Otherwise, the incumbents all win,” Mr. Conrad said. Venture capital investors have a similar goal. This month, Index Ventures struck a partnership with Oracle to provide a mix of Nvidia’s…
Blinken’s Toughest Challenge Might Not Be Coups but Passport Delays
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has a crisis on his hands. But unlike the foreign coups, hostage-takings and military threats that the nation’s top diplomat routinely faces, this one…
I.R.S. Says Cash Influx Has Made Agency Bigger and More Digital
One year after the Internal Revenue Service received a huge influx of cash, the agency said it had increased its full-time staff to nearly 90,000, a level not seen in…
Tim Scott’s Optimism and Faith Charm Iowa Fairgoers
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina enjoyed on Tuesday what other candidates had missed: having the Iowa State Fair largely to himself. He shook hands, tried barbecue and threw footballs…
Google Tests an A.I. Assistant That Offers Life Advice
Earlier this year, Google, locked in an accelerating competition with rivals like Microsoft and OpenAI to develop A.I. technology, was looking for ways to put a charge into its artificial…
China Scuttles a $5.4 Billion Microchip Deal Led by U.S. Giant Intel
China has effectively scuttled a $5.4 billion deal by Intel, the Silicon Valley semiconductor giant, in the latest sign of the frayed business ties between China and the United States.…
Synagogues in 12 States Targeted in Hoax Calls to Police
The hoax calls to police departments or suicide hotlines around the country say that a man is considering killing himself and others or that a bomb has been placed in…