THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, SEPT. 17, 2026

G.O.P.’s Midterm Picture Deteriorates as Deep-Red Areas Come Into Play

Republicans are putting up a costly defense of districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. In places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it’s too late.

Democrats Hope Voting Rights Decision Will Drive Black Turnout in South

Carney Calls for E.U.-Canada Pact Amid ‘Ferocious Storm’

Prime Minister Mark Carney told European lawmakers that an alliance would help to secure sovereignty and independence for his country. The moves come amid a historic low for U.S. ties with Canada.

The Awesome and Alarming Visions of Anthropic’s C.E.O.

The collected essays of Dario Amodei help explain why some people are so worried about artificial intelligence.

Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs, and Why the U.S. Sale Is Controversial

The Trump administration plans to deliver 60,000 of the powerful munitions at a time when opposition is growing in Washington to arms sales to Israel.

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