The Real Threat to the Midterms Is Regular Americans Thinking Violence Is the Answer
Robert A. Pape, a leading authority on political violence, wants Americans to understand that the threat is coming not from the fringes, but from the mainstream.
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The White House Is Starting to Panic Over the Midterms
President Donald Trump still thinks Republicans have a shot. His aides are less convinced.
Trump’s AI Safety ‘Accord’ Is a Fancy Pinky-Swear
Six major AI companies signed a voluntary agreement with the White House this week vowing to implement safeguards. It’s unclear how much that matters.
The Battle to Be Your Personal AI Agent Is Here
OpenAI’s Dots and Meta’s Muse are vying to be your AI agent of choice. I’ve tried both—and I suspect you will too.
Furry Airline Pilots Are Just Minding Their Own Business
“We’re furries at home, and we’re airline pilots at work, and these are two separate things,” says one member of the community in response to senator Tommy Tuberville’s recent rant.
There Are Plenty of Reasons to Be Concerned About Bioweapons Development—Even Without AI
In her new book on biological warfare, Annie Jacobsen didn’t even discuss AI because scientists can already warp Mother Nature to create extinction-level events.
A Biotech Founder Makes the Moral Case for Gene-Editing Human Embryos
The practice of editing the genes of embryos remains highly controversial and risky, but Origin Genomics founder Cathy Tie argues its a “moral imperative” to address hereditary diseases.
The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2026): E-Readers, Handy Accessories, Book Sets
Any one of these gift ideas will make your favorite bookworm very happy, from e-readers and accessories to handy reading essentials.
The Best Gaming Routers (2026): Tested By a Family of Gamers
Gaming online can seriously strain your internet connection, but the best gaming routers could give you the edge.
Black Twitter Is Thriving—on Threads
From outrage over Nolan Wells’ death to analysis of HBO Max’s Lanterns, Threads has transformed into a vital artery of the Black social media ecosystem.