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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Wednesday. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned world leaders about the dangers of an artificial intelligence-driven war in a stark address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday. “It’s only a matter of time, not much, before drones are fighting drones, attacking critical infrastructure and targeting people all by themselves, fully autonomous and no human involved, except the few who control AI systems,” Zelenskyy said. “We are now living through the most destructive arms race in human history because…

Millions of people who receive food stamps could soon see smaller benefits or even get kicked out of the program due to changes that are starting to roll out from the Republicans’ “big, beautiful” tax and spending law, according to several analyses from the federal government and public policy think tanks. About 2.4 million people, or about 6% of enrollees, could lose access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), in an average month, because of the new law’s changes, which include stricter work requirements, the Congressional Budget Office estimated last month. Millions more will see their monthly benefit amounts shrink because…

Politics / September 24, 2025 After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the conservative movement has accelerated its war against trans people. And too many centrist Democrats have kept up their trans bashing. Ad Policy Demonstrators hold photographs during a rally for Trans Day of Visibility in New York City on March 31, 2025.(Adam Gray / Bloomberg via Getty Images) Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, is a cis man. But that didn’t stop the right from seizing on early misinformation and the news that he may have been in a relationship with his trans roommate from escalating its war of…

In response to the stabbing death of a Ukrainian refugee on Charlotte’s light rail system, the North Carolina legislature gave final approval Tuesday to a criminal justice package that limits bail and seeks to ensure more defendants undergo mental health evaluations.The Republican-penned bill, called “Iryna’s Law,” could also help restart executions in the state.The House voted 81-31 to accept the omnibus measure passed by the Senate on Monday, sending it next to Democratic Gov. Josh Stein. The governor, a former attorney general, has said he supports some pretrial reforms following the fatal Aug. 22 attack on 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska.It wasn’t…

“You got Slim Jims?” New York City is talking about groceries — “It’s very expensive to shop at a local supermarket.” “Anything you buy is high.” — 8.9 percent higher over the last year, to be exact if you like eggs, meat, poultry and fish. And over 5 percent if you like dairy. “We’re a family of six. The trip here used to cost me like $40. Now it’s like at $97.” “The fruits and everything is so expensive.” The prices and the discontent are why Zohran Mamdani, the front-runner and Democratic candidate for mayor of New York City, has…

Washington — The Trump administration has touted its crime crackdown in Washington, D.C., in recent weeks, with increased arrest numbers and reduced violent crime. But the surge of resources to the nation’s capital hasn’t extended to its courts, which have been hampered by judicial vacancies that have led to a backlog of cases and slowed the administration of justice.The crisis in the district’s courts has persisted for years due to a high volume of open seats for judges. But whether, and when, it subsides rests with the president and Senate under the structure established by Congress more than 50 years…

A voter arrives to cast a ballot in the mayoral primary election on June 24 at the Park Slope Armory YMCA in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Spencer Platt/Getty Images One of the most closely watched elections this fall is New York City’s mayoral race. But New York voters will also weigh in on a lesser-known proposal that could move future city elections to even-numbered years. It’s part of a growing trend to consolidate election dates — adding local races to the ballot during presidential and midterm elections. Proponents of the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday he was surprised by President Trump’s post arguing the Eastern European country could regain all of its territory captured by Russia. Mr. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that Zelenskyy’s forces are “in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form” with Europe’s help.  The unexpected remarks — which called the Russian military a “paper tiger” — came after Mr. Trump met with Zelenskyy for about an hour Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City.The comments appear to mark a dramatic…

It used to seem reasonable to suggest that the digital age would usher in a new era of social and political progress, and perhaps even revolution.Say something like that today and you’ll be laughed out of the room.The concept that mass access to information at our fingertips would democratize power has collapsed under the weight of a far more dystopian reality. Over a decade ago, the crushing of the Arab Spring proved how the tools of the digital age, from smartphones to social media, could be weaponized against the very people many hoped they would uplift. Today, Israel’s ability to…

Jimmy Kimmel returned to his long-running late-night show Tuesday, less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “It’s been overwhelming…I’ve heard from all the people in the world over the last six days,” Kimmel joked to open his monologue, going on to thank all those who came out in his defense, including conservatives. “Most of all, I want to thank the people who don’t support my show and what I believe, but support my right to share those beliefs anyway,” Kimmel said. “I never would have…