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Bessent’s Warning of Crippling Sanctions for Iran Amounts to More Threats

After days of framing plans to cut Iran off from the global economy as an “economic D-Day,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement was more of a warning shot.

A Drone Killed Three Ukrainians. It Was Guided Entirely by A.I.

An attack by what Ukrainian officials said was a Russian drone with an Nvidia chip presages a dystopian future of weaponry untethered to humans.

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Minicomputers Made by Nvidia Are Powering Moscow’s A.I. Drones

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Burnham Accuses Russia of ‘Starting the Fire’ in Ukraine as Moscow Amps Up Warnings

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Nicole Tung for The New York Times
Nicole Tung for The New York Times
Nicole Tung for The New York Times
Nicole Tung for The New York Times
Nicole Tung for The New York Times
Nicole Tung for The New York Times

Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham

President Trump rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her Senate run in South Carolina and pressured other allies to endorse her. Will it be enough?

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With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?

The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.

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Mr. Trump and Ms. Graham appear onstage together. — Alex Kent/The New York Times

Why Democrats’ Chances of Winning Back the Senate Are Improving

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The Democratic Socialist Running for Office While Working at Bergdorf

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Trump Threatens Even Higher Tariffs on Canadian Exports After Talks Unravel

President Trump vowed to increase tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50 percent starting Jan. 1, as the countries edged toward a trade war.

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U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Sailor Says Father Was Arrested by Border Patrol

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In Building His Border Wall, Trump May Bring Down a 110-Year-Old Church

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Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have spiraled over the past few days, after the two sides failed to reach a trade deal and President Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion of the country’s exports on Saturday. — Carlos Osorio/Reuters

Ideas

It’s One of America’s Greatest and Most Controversial Novels. How Should It Be Taught?

A writer traveled around the country to find out if “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” still has a place in the classroom.

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An oil rig in the middle of a field with brown grass. — Sarah Pabst for The New York Times

Can ‘Argentina’s Texas’ Save the Country’s Economy?

Thousands of Argentines are moving to a remote boom town, seeking work with the hope that they and their country can turn around their fortunes.

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Emma Bubola, Leila Medina, Rebecca Suner, Sarah Pabst and Joey Sendaydiego

Washington Post Ordered to Rehire Fired Columnist

An arbitrator ordered the newspaper to rehire Karen Attiah, an opinion columnist who was fired in September over her social media posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing.

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Karen Attiah, wearing a black shirt and multicolored skirt, gestures with her hands while seated on stage at an event. — Craig Barritt/Getty Images

Research Firm’s Founder Explains $6 Million Payment to Fired Forbes Editor

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The Great Read

The Woman Guiding Tourists Through New York City’s Worst Day

Christina Stanton offers a very specific and deeply personal tour of the World Trade Center site to remind visitors what happened 25 years ago.

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Ms. Stanton stands in front of the Sphere and speaks to a group of teenagers. — James Estrin/The New York Times

Anatomy of an Autonomous Attack: 5 Alarming A.I. Capabilities

When OpenAI’s agents went rogue, they demonstrated ingenuity and drive beyond what many experts imagined — a harbinger of what such bots could do in the future.

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Attacked by A.I. Agents, This Start-Up Embarked on a Crusade

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The Ruthless Efficiency of Ultrapotent Street Drugs

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Matt Richtel

In the 1970s, the “war on drugs” sought to discourage substance abuse by making it expensive. Yet, since then, the price of an opioid high has plummeted 90 percent. I visited Baltimore to understand why.

Matt Richtel

My guides, Sleepy and Boog, have witnessed the change firsthand. They grew up here and dealt drugs as teens. Each went to prison and returned in recent years to a deadlier scene.

Matt Richtel

The rise of synthetic drugs, which can be made in a lab for pennies per dose, has led to a cheaper, more potent product. The drugs are so strong, they said, that dealers can get addicted from handling them.

Matt Richtel

My guides also introduced me to a street “tester,” a substance abuser who samples new products from dealers eager to learn if a mixture is potent enough to appeal to habitual users.

Matt Richtel

Ultimately the drugs are sold to users at a fraction of the cost of street drugs decades ago. The practice has made drug use more affordable and accessible, and has led to soaring rates of fatal overdoses.

Why Getting High Has Only Gotten Cheaper

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A streetscape in Baltimore, looking down a hill at sunset. — KT Kanazawich for The New York Times

Analysis

Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Is Dividing Americans

She is being tried on murder charges for killing her three children. The tragedy has resurrected debates over whether such women are criminals or victims.

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Lindsay Clancy sits in court in a green top, with a furrowed brow and her hands are clasped in front of her. — Pool photo by Amanda Sabga

As Western U.S. Dries Up, More Companies Are Promising They Can Make It Rain

American states are spending millions of dollars on cloud seeding technology, backed by new data on its effectiveness — and driven by desperation for water.

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Alex Goodlett for The New York Times; Bryan Denton for The New York Times

Firefighters Grapple With Nevada Blaze That Drove Thousands From Homes

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Stranded French Tourist Dies in Death Valley During 116-Degree Heat

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Opinion

An illustration featuring a person’s silhouette emerging from the top of a building that is going up in flames. Green dollar bills in front of the building are also burning. — Erin Jia

Kim Phillips-Fein

Is This a New Era of Class Warfare?

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Stephen Marche

Canada Said No to America. It Will Reverberate Far Beyond Its Borders.

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The Duchess of Sussex rests her hand on the back of the Duke of Sussex as they walk away from the camera.

Roxane Gay

Don’t Harry and Meghan Know Better?

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Charles Graeber

The Original Sin of Anthropic’s Claude

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