Invasion of the Home Humanoid Robots
On a recent morning, I knocked on the front door of a handsome two-story home in Redwood City, Calif. Within seconds, the door was opened by a faceless robot dressed…
Trump’s Next Tariffs Target Could be Foreign-Made Pharmaceuticals
Newer and more expensive medications are more likely to be made in the United States or Europe. Ireland, in particular, has become a hub because it is a tax haven.…
What Does Eric Adams’s Exit From the Democratic Primary Mean for Voters?
Here is what to know about how the mayor’s decision could affect the mayoral primary. Which Democrats are still running for mayor? Nine Democrats are challenging Mr. Adams, though none…
Australia’s Relationship with United States Gets a Second Look
Australia is one of America’s closest allies; the two countries have fought alongside each other in every major conflict since World War I. Jake Sullivan, former President Joe Biden’s national…
Trump Officials Have Not Funded Radio Free Europe, Despite Court Order
The Trump administration has failed to disburse congressionally approved funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the news network originally set up to counter Soviet propaganda during the Cold War, despite…
Richard Bernstein Dies at 80; Times Correspondent, Critic and Author
Richard Bernstein, a former correspondent and critic for The New York Times whose deep knowledge of Asia and Europe illuminated reporting from Tiananmen Square to the Bastille, and who wrote…
This A.I. Forecast Predicts Storms Ahead
The year is 2027. Powerful artificial intelligence systems are becoming smarter than humans, and are wreaking havoc on the global order. Chinese spies have stolen America’s A.I. secrets, and the…
Amtrak Train Strikes and Kills a Person in Pennsylvania
Amtrak suspended service between Penn Station in New York and the main rail station in Philadelphia after one of its trains struck and killed a person in Bristol, Pa., on…
FDA Layoffs Could Raise Drug Costs and Erode Food Safety
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced wide-ranging cutbacks at federal health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration, that would eliminate duplicative services and paper pushers. But in interviews…
Senate Confirms Dr. Oz to Ovrsee Medicare and Medicaid
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity TV doctor, 53-45 and along party lines to lead Medicare and Medicaid, which insure nearly half of all Americans. The…