The Trump administration says Social Security data may help spot noncitizens who are registered to vote. Read full story Author: David G. Savage
After Marie’s destruction, Long Beach faces new test from Hurricane Polo
After sustaining extensive damage from waves brought on by Hurricane Marie in early September, the Long Beach peninsula will soon be threatened by Hurricane Polo. Read full story Author: Terry …
A grand display for Xi reveals the limits of Trump’s summitry
The summit’s stark lack of substance surprised even the closest China watchers. Read full story Author: Michael Wilner, Ana Ceballos
For third time, Supreme Court rejects Missouri’s bid for another GOP-leaning House district
The GOP wanted to redraw a district in Kansas City that had elected a Black Democrat. Six of the state’s eight congressional districts favor Republicans. Read full story Author: David …
OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites
The company did not learn until recently that its technology had meddled with websites for the Education and Commerce Departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Go to Source Author: …
China’s Xi Snubs a Troubled U.N. for Trump, Drowning Out Its Big Week
The U.S.-China summit offered a sharp contrast with the action at the faltering United Nations in a gridlocked New York. Go to Source Author: Michael Crowley https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Dining With A.I. Moguls, Billionaires and Xi Jinping, Trump Went Off Script
Altman. Musk. Huang. Bezos. They all came to the White House Thursday night, though you might not have seen it on TV. Go to Source Author: Shawn McCreesh https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Kennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say
In a letter to Congress, former employees say the center delayed a plan to address the leaks that its officials now cite as a serious safety risk. Go to Source …
How OpenAI’s Rogue A.I. Agents Tried to Trick a Robot Detector
A new report by a Bay Area start-up called Parse adds details to an incident that has shocked the A.I. world and led to calls for closer government regulation. Go …
Not Long Ago, Trump Accused China of Election Meddling. Today, ‘Great Friendship.’
President Trump softened much of his stance toward China as he prepared to host its leader. But his disregard of a topic that has consumed him — the 2020 election …
Pandas and Eagles and A.I., Oh My! Trump Throws a State Dinner for Xi
Altman. Musk. Huang. Bezos. They all came to the White House Thursday night, though you might not have seen it on TV. Go to Source Author: Shawn McCreesh https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Is China Really Stealing A.I. From American Companies?
As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, the leaders are expected to discuss claims that China is surreptitiously copying American A.I. technologies, a process known as distillation. Go to …
Supreme Court Allows Use of Trump Administration’s Expansive Database for Voter Screening
Critics of a citizenship database built by the Trump administration have raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges. Go to Source Author: Abbie VanSickle https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Here’s How Trump Is Building a National Citizenship Database to Check Voters
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to deploy a system that merges personal data from across the government. Questions remain about its reliability. Go to Source Author: Nicholas Nehamas …
The biggest donor in L.A. mayor’s race runs a hedge fund — and wants more bike lanes
Hedge fund manager Aaron Sosnick gave a combined $4 million to two independent expenditure committees backing Nithya Raman’s mayoral campaign. Read full story Author: David Zahniser
Tax the rich? California voters are divided, according to new poll
September LA Times/Berkeley poll on statewide propositions Read full story Author: Seema Mehta
Can Democrats flip the House? Here’s the latest in key races
Democrats need a net gain of four seats to take control of the House. Here are five races to watch before the Nov. 3 elections. Read full story Author: Christopher …
Arellano: Heads up, Latino men: The future of democracy hangs on your vote
When Trump descended that damned escalator, I knew this racist excuse for a leader would nevertheless appeal to many Latino men. Read full story Author: Gustavo Arellano
Trump’s trade war with Canada adds a challenge in Senate races
The dispute stands to heighten voters’ economic worries and add to the GOP’s political challenge in dead-heat races, analysts say. Read full story Author: Justine McDaniel
California’s oldest family-owned winery declares bankruptcy as wine industry struggles
California’s oldest family-run winery has filed for bankruptcy protection, another sign of the struggles in the wine industry. Read full story Author: Annika Duneja