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As Schools Embrace A.I. Tools, Skeptics Raise Concerns

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Published on: January 2, 2026

More governments are rolling out chatbots in schools. Some experts warn the tools could erode teaching and learning.

Even the Sky May Not Be the Limit for A.I. Data Centers

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Published on: January 1, 2026

Some tech leaders are concerned that the artificial intelligence race will exhaust available land and energy. The solution might lie in orbit.

The New Billionaires of the A.I. Boom

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Published on: December 29, 2025

Just like past tech booms, the latest frenzy has produced a group of billionaires — at least on paper — from smaller start-ups.

Our 2026 Tech Resolutions + We Answer Your Questions

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Published on: January 2, 2026

“When we came into the studio last year to record our resolutions, I had the best of intentions.”

China’s BYD Surpasses Tesla as World Leader in Electric Car Sales

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Published on: January 2, 2026

As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.

In Ukraine, an Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born in War Against Russia

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Published on: December 31, 2025

As the war grinds on, sophisticated Russian defenses have pushed Ukraine to develop a frightening new weapon: semiautonomous killing machines.

Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know

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Published on: January 2, 2026

Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.

The Wirecutter Show: Tips for Using A.I. Smartly With Kevin Roose

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Published on: December 30, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered what chatbots are good for and how best to use them, this episode is for you.

Decoding the A.I.-Driven Tech Lingo From 2025

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Published on: December 30, 2025

Here’s a cheat sheet for decoding this year’s A.I.-driven tech lingo, from RAG to superintelligence.

Meet a U.S. Start-Up Trying to Break China’s Rare-Earth Monopoly

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Published on: December 29, 2025

Companies like Phoenix Tailings, which recently began producing metal in New Hampshire, are using new processing methods to compete with Chinese suppliers.

Gmail to Let Users Change Their Addresses While Keeping Data

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Published on: December 30, 2025

Under the shift, which Google said would eventually be rolled out to all users, old addresses would remain active. Messages and services would not be lost.

From A.I. to Chips, Big Tech Is Getting What It Wants From Trump

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Published on: December 28, 2025

The president has backed policies that allow the industry to grow unfettered. The mutually beneficial alliance is causing concern among some conservatives.

Twins’ Peaks: The Gilbertson Brothers Want to Rewrite Your Country’s Map

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Published on: December 28, 2025

Two brothers, both mechanical engineers, are climbing many of the world’s tall peaks to prove they have been measured incorrectly.

Before Electric Vehicles Became Political, There Was the Toyota Prius

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Published on: December 27, 2025

The political polarization of battery-powered cars may have started when Toyota released its first hybrid model 25 years ago.

Worn Down by Worry, Parents Look Longingly at Australia’s Social Media Ban

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Published on: December 27, 2025

After the country barred children under 16 from using social media, many parents have been asking whether similarly tough action is needed in their own countries.

A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving

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Published on: December 26, 2025

It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and Larry Page may be unwilling to take the risk.

Where Is All the A.I.-Driven Scientific Progress?

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Published on: December 26, 2025

A tech C.E.O. explains why A.I. probably won’t cure diseases anytime soon. Hint: You still need humans.

How Well Does Apple’s Live Translation Work for Japanese? I Tested It in Tokyo.

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Published on: December 26, 2025

A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual.

Latest World News

Witnesses Recount Fire That Killed 40 in Switzerland

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Published on: January 2, 2026

It was a haven for the young, where they could find hot chocolate when they wanted quiet and affordable drinks when they did not. Then it turned into a place of death.

Live Updates: Swiss Authorities Say Sparklers Probably Caused New Year’s Fire

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Published on: January 2, 2026

An official said the sparklers were attached to bottles of champagne held too close to the ceiling. Forty people died and more than 100 were injured. Many of the victims were teenagers.

Trump Says U.S. Will Intervene if Iran Kills Protesters

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Published on: January 2, 2026

Mr. Trump’s remarks that he was ready to come to the protesters’ “rescue” are a sharp escalation as protests over economic hardship turned deadly.

Yemen Sends Its Military to Push Out Separatist Faction

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Published on: January 2, 2026

The Saudi-backed government in Yemen said it would send forces to reclaim territory from a group that the United Arab Emirates supports.

Ukraine’s Zelensky Names Kyrylo Budanov as New Chief of Staff

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Published on: January 2, 2026

Kyrylo Budanov, who has served as Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, is seen as a potential rival to Mr. Zelensky if elections are held.

In China, A.I. Finds Pancreatic Cancer That Doctors May Miss

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Published on: January 2, 2026

A tool for spotting pancreatic cancer in routine CT scans has had promising results, one example of how China is racing to apply A.I. to medicine’s tough problems.

Why a Nuclear Plant Is a Big Sticking Point in the Ukraine Peace Plan

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Published on: January 2, 2026

The Zaporizhzhia plant, occupied by Russia, would be crucial to powering Ukraine’s postwar recovery.

Venezuela Frees Dozens of Political Prisoners

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Published on: January 1, 2026

At least 80 people were released, including one with U.S. ties, though more than 800 remain detained in Venezuela for opposing President Nicolás Maduro’s rule, rights groups say.

Guinea’s Coup Leader Wins Election After Barring Leading Opponents

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Published on: January 1, 2026

Gen. Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power more than four years ago, took over 80 percent of the vote, according to a government-controlled agency that he set up.

Another New Year at War: Ukraine’s Troops Doubt It Will Be the Last

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Published on: January 2, 2026

After a year of Russian advances, the goal for 2026 is simply to survive, said one officer in eastern Ukraine. “It’s hard to make any plans,” he said.

A Monumental Church in Amsterdam Is Ravaged by Flames on New Year’s Day

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Published on: January 1, 2026

Local residents were evacuated after a fire broke out at the Vondelkerk shortly after midnight. The cause of the blaze has not yet been confirmed.

How Two Powerful U.S. Allies Came to Blows in Yemen

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Published on: January 1, 2026

Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates burst into the open this week with an unusually direct confrontation that has global implications.

Oil Tanker Fleeing U.S. Coast Guard Broadcasts Location in North Atlantic

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Published on: January 2, 2026

Russia requested this week that the United States end its pursuit of the vessel, which was intercepted in the Caribbean on its way to pick up oil in Venezuela.

A Rescuer Recounts How He Saved Lives During Swiss Bar Resort Fire

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Published on: January 2, 2026

Nestor Fischer, 17, forced open a blocked door at Le Constellation, the Swiss bar that caught fire on New Year’s Day

Families search for information about those unaccounted for.

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Published on: January 2, 2026

Desperate families are searching for news about their missing children and loved ones, more than a day and a half after the inferno at a bar.

China’s BYD Surpasses Tesla as World Leader in Electric Car Sales

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Published on: January 2, 2026

As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives.

Survivor Recounts Moment He Caught Fire in Swiss Bar

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Published on: January 2, 2026

Noa Bersier went to Le Constellation with friends on a whim. An hour later, he was caught in one of Switzerland’s worst tragedies.

Swiss Authorities Face the Grim Task of Identifying Fire Victims

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Published on: January 2, 2026

Identifying the victims of a New Year’s fire in Crans-Montana that killed more than 40 people could take days or weeks because of the severity of the burns.

Le Constellation, Swiss Bar Where Fire Hit, Was Popular With Young People

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Published on: January 2, 2026

More affordable prices and the lack of an entrance fee made the bar an attractive alternative to more upmarket establishments.

There Was Probably a Flashover in the Swiss Bar Fire. Here’s What That Means.

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Published on: January 2, 2026

A flashover is an event where an entire room is rapidly engulfed in flames.

Swiss Resort Bar Fire: 17-Year-Old Italian Golfer Is One of the First Identified Victims

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Published on: January 2, 2026

Mr. Galeppini, 17, was a promising young golfer from Genoa who lived in Dubai with his family, the Italian media reported.

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