Chinese robot ‘attack’ video goes viral
Footage reportedly shot at an undisclosed Chinese factory appears to show a robot violently “lashing out” at workers in a clip that’s since gone viral. The security camera video shows…
RFK Jr. Announces New Database for Research Into ‘Root Causes’ of Autism
After weeks of confusion about his plans for autism research, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that his department would build a “real-world platform” that would allow…
Clarence O. Smith, a Founder of Essence Magazine, Is Dead at 92
Clarence O. Smith, who convinced skeptical mainstream advertisers of the power and worth of the Black female consumer market as a founder of Essence, the first general-circulation magazine directed at…
Trump Has Called for More Babies but Dismissed Fertility Experts
Every year, tens of thousands of young women opt to freeze their eggs, an expensive and sometimes painful procedure. As more Americans postpone childbearing, the numbers are growing. But there…
Biden Criticizes Trump in BBC Interview
Six months after his party lost the presidential election, former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. is stepping back into the public spotlight with a scathing condemnation of his successor and…
Conclave Live Updates: Cardinals Gather to Elect New Pope
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has some advice for cardinals who are about to experience their first conclave. “Bring a book,” he said in an interview on Tuesday…
Hegseth’s Digital Practices Raise New Security Concerns
Some of the passwords that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used to register for websites were exposed in cyberattacks on those sites and are available on the internet, raising new questions…
Michael Pitt, ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor, Is Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges
Michael Pitt, the actor known for his role on “Boardwalk Empire,” was arrested on sexual abuse charges this month, according to the Brooklyn district attorney’s office. Mr. Pitt was arraigned…
Live Updates: Fed Expected to Hold Rates Again
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its key rate steady on Wednesday, after a series of cuts that lowered rates by a full percentage point last year. That means…
How to Use A.I.-Powered Writing Tools on Your iPhone and Android
Artificial intelligence software has given editing tools a huge boost in power, far beyond the spell-checkers and grammar aids of yore. A.I. can proofread, rewrite, summarize and compose text, making…