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September 23, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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At the U.N., Trump Lays Out a Winner-Takes-All Vision of U.S. Power

President Trump’s speech at the U.N. General Assembly amounted to a rejection of the founding concept of the United Nations.

In Court Filing Defending Media Ban, White House Says Access Is a ‘Privilege’

President Trump determined that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were in ‘violation of the standards of professionalism and decorum’ expected at the White House.

F.B.I. Shut Down Inquiry Into Top Ally of Senator Susan Collins

The inquiry was closed last year because senior bureau officials questioned the veracity of a campaign donor’s account, according to current and former officials.

World

At U.N., Carney Lays Out a Broad Plan for a Divided World

Mark Carney, the Canadian prime minister, said the world is now at a point ‘that comes once or twice a century.’

As Trump Lobs Threats, Other World Leaders Mostly Avoid Talk of Iran

Some leaders criticized the global impact of the war and called for negotiations to resume, but they stopped short of criticizing President Trump’s remarks.

Paris Really, Really Loves Céline Dion

Ms. Dion, the French Canadian diva, has embarked on her first solo tour of France since the pandemic. The French are swooning.

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U.S.

Hospitals Shutter Youth Gender Clinics in Deal With Trump Administration

At least six hospitals have struck agreements with the Trump administration to pay fines and stop providing gender-transition treatments to minors.

‘You Can’t Buy Vibe’: Laurel Canyon Tries to Save a Beloved Store

The country store that was a hub for rock musicians like Jim Morrison and Graham Nash faces challenges and change. Supporters are trying to make it a landmark.

Tropical Sea Turtle Lays Eggs on Southern California Beach

It’s the first time in recorded history that a sea turtle has nested on the West Coast. Scientists say it is the latest sign of warming ocean waters.

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Politics

Blocking Windmills? Banning Press? Building an Arch? Trump Cites National Security.

The president is increasingly invoking the rationale while facing legal challenges to his plans, even in more curious cases like his triumphal arch, which he says will now include snipers and drones.

Dispute Over Missouri’s Congressional Map Again Returns to Supreme Court

A federal appeals court sided with Republicans seeking to use district boundaries redrawn last year to give the G.O.P. an advantage in the upcoming midterms.

Republican Senator Urges Congress to Investigate Donald Trump Jr.

In a letter, John Curtis of Utah called for the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena the sons of President Trump and former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.

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Business

Inside the Weekend That Cemented Paramount’s Hollywood Coup

After months of legal and political wrangling, the media mogul David Ellison arrived at a deal with the coalition of states seeking to block his $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

An Army of Paid Creators Is Carpeting the Web With Political Content

Unlike celebrity influencers with large followings, these creators produce a blizzard of videos for a fraction of the cost of traditional online campaigns and, in the process, shift public conversation.

Trump Says He Supports Banning Diesel Exports to Bring Down Prices

Diesel prices have been setting records because of the war in Iran, but the oil industry say banning U.S. exports would not make the fuel cheaper.

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Technology

Anthropic Releases a New ‘Safest’ A.I. Model Amid Slowdown Debate

The company released a cheaper, faster model that it said was the strongest performer on its most rigorous internal safety tests to date.

I Gave My Life Over to Meta’s A.I. Agent and Was Blown Away

Muse, Meta’s A.I. agent, helped handle my dental insurance, booked dinner reservations and created a podcast for me. It also required my most personal data, and trust.

What to Know About Recent A.I. Hacks

OpenAI, Google and others recently disclosed breaches by their artificial intelligence models that amplified concerns about the advancing capabilities of the technology.

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New York

Mamdani Aides Give City Council Little Insight Into Influencer Effort

At a New York City Council hearing, frustration grew as Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s representatives were unable to answer questions about the mayor’s use of influencers.

The U.N. Brings Everyone to Town. That’s Good (and Bad) for New Yorkers.

Big names flood New York City each year for the United Nations General Assembly. But that also means traffic (oh, the traffic!), closed streets and a little more chaos than usual.

Netanyahu and Mamdani Trade Public Barbs Ahead of U.N. Appearance

The Israeli prime minister falsely accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of supporting Hamas after CNN interview clips showed Mr. Mamdani again calling Mr. Netanyahu a war criminal.

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Arts

Dolly Parton’s Estate in Turmoil After Extortion Accusations

Ms. Parton’s manager requested a restraining order against the singer’s nephew and former security provider, accusing him of threats and intimidation.

Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Topples Mariah Carey’s Chart Record

The country ballad holds the