| Grok, Elon Musk’s A.I., Is Generating Sexualized Images of Real People, Fueling Outrage
- Late Thursday, Mr. Musk’s chatbot, Grok, limited requests for A.I.-generated images on X to paid subscribers of the social media site amid an outcry from victims and regulators.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:48:03 +0000
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| Putin Delivers a Warning to Europe at Mach 10
- A nuclear-capable missile fired into Ukraine near Poland sent a message to Europe days after its leaders agreed to postwar security guarantees, Russian analysts said.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:24:49 +0000
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| Minnesota Leaders Say ICE Shooting Investigation Should Include State Agents
- Federal authorities, who have launched an immigration enforcement blitz in Minnesota, said they will re-examine thousands of refugee cases in the state.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:20:13 +0000
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| X Sues Music Publishers, Alleging ‘Collusion’ Over Licensing Deals
- The social media platform says it was pressured into licensing agreements for songs “at inflated rates.” In 2023, publishers sued the company for copyright violations.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:06:49 +0000
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| Bill Gates Makes a Multibillion-Dollar Divorce Payout
- The billionaire and philanthropist has made a nearly $8 billion payment to the private foundation of his ex-wife, Melinda French Gates, tax filings show.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:54:17 +0000
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| Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell
- After days of fierce protest, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of trying to “please” President Trump. Iranian authorities signaled further crackdowns on the demonstrations.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:45:08 +0000
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| Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
- China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading partner. It is watching President Trump’s next moves closely.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:33:14 +0000
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| Yemeni Separatists Say They Are Disbanding, but Move Is in Dispute
- A delegation from the Southern Transitional Council in Riyadh announced its dissolution, but members abroad rejected the news amid fears it was not voluntary.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:08:12 +0000
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| E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People
- The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States’ turning to coercion in its dealings with other countries.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:05:38 +0000
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| U.S. Hiring Continues at Modest Pace, but Weaknesses Are Evident
- The unemployment rate fell in December, but job growth across 2025 was the lowest in five years.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:57:53 +0000
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| RFK Jr.’s Dietary Guidelines Face Criticism for Conflicts of Interest
- New federal guidelines, which emphasize protein, meat and milk, were informed by a panel of experts with several ties to the meat and dairy industries.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:53:49 +0000
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| Pope Leo Rebukes a Spreading Global ‘Zeal for War’
- The pontiff used an annual address to ambassadors to the Vatican to condemn countries that prioritized violence over diplomacy to achieve their goals.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:46:07 +0000
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| Federal Officials Identify Pair Shot by Border Patrol in Portland, Ore.
- The shooting during a traffic stop, a day after the killing of a woman in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, generated angry denunciations by local officials.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:18:43 +0000
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| In the Path of a Raging Wildfire, a Luthier’s Precious Wood
- Mario Miralles spent decades acquiring the spruce and maple for string instruments worthy of Yo-Yo Ma and Gustavo Dudamel. Then he was forced to evacuate.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:17:17 +0000
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| Prosecutor Asks for Owner of Swiss Bar Hit by Deadly Fire to Be Detained
- The request came after hours of questioning of the bar’s co-owners. Some 40 people died in the fire that broke out during a New Year’s celebration.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:11:34 +0000
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| With ‘The Rip,’ Netflix Makes an Exception for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon
- The streaming giant agreed to pay the entire production crew of the pair’s new movie a bonus if the film performs well on the service.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:01:24 +0000
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| Google’s Ex-CEO Backs Start-Up Approach to Big Telescopes for Space and Astronomy
- Eric and Wendy Schmidt are backing a start-up-like approach to building a giant space telescope and powerful ground observatories.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:29:32 +0000
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| How Our White House Photographer Finds New Angles on the Oval Office
- Doug Mills, winner of three Pulitzers, sits, crawls and hoists cameras high in the air to bring viewers fresh perspectives. He was at it again this week during our marathon interview with President Trump.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:25:51 +0000
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| Google Co-Founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page Reduce Ties to California
- Sergey Brin is joining his Google co-founder, Larry Page, in reducing ties to the state where they built their fortunes.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:26:13 +0000
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| Supreme Court Issues First Ruling of Term but Don’t Yet Get To Tariffs
- Only once in the modern era have the justices taken this long to issue their first decision — and when it came, it wasn’t the hotly anticipated case on President Trump’s tariffs.
Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:22:45 +0000
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