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September 22, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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With Time on His Side, Xi Seeks to Extend Truce With Trump

Facing an American president constrained by war and politics, China’s leader may seek to lock in a tactical truce while he shores up a fragile economy at home.

Wall Street Is Growing Skeptical of the Data Center Boom

Several companies tied to the data center industry have delayed their initial public offerings amid the increasing public backlash to these energy guzzling facilities.

After Years as the Star of Must-See TV, Trump Faces the Sting of Cancellation

A boycott of the White House press pool by the major networks deprives the president of the oxygen of screen time. But he is still finding ways to get on the air.

World

Japan, Suffering Xi’s Ire, Hopes Trump Can Help Temper China

Japan’s prime minister will meet President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.

​Urging Pivot on North Korea, South’s Leader Calls for Easing Sanctions

President Trump should demand that North Korea freeze, not eliminate, its nuclear weapons program, President Lee Jae Myung said in an interview.

German Leaders Prepare to Deny Far Right Access to Secret War Plan

With the Alternative for Germany party close to power in a German state, federal officials are planning to limit the group’s access to classified intelligence.

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U.S.

Princeton’s Run Atop U.S. News Rankings Ends After 15 Years

The Massachusetts Institute for Technology pulled ahead on a set of criteria that are as contentious as they are influential.

Man Shot by ICE Agent Says His Car Was Struck Twice Before He Was Shot

A Venezuelan immigrant, Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, was shot in Austin, Texas, on Sunday after a traffic stop. The shooting prompted calls from local officials for a transparent investigation.

Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House Map

The order may have little impact because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that blocked the congressional districts that favor Republicans.

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Politics

Trump’s U.N. Speech Comes at a Time of Tumult

The president, who has been dogged by the war in Iran and eroding alliances, is also expected to sign a security deal on Greenland and meet with world leaders.

George W. Bush and Cornyn Leave Out Paxton as They Raise Cash for Senate Candidates

The former president and Texas senator are headlining a fund-raiser in Dallas for top Republican Senate candidates. Not included: Ken Paxton, the nominee in their own state.

Sizing Up a 2028 Bid, He Used a Weight-Loss Drug to Drop 80 Pounds

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois, widely seen as a potential presidential candidate, revealed in an interview on “CBS Mornings” that he had been on a GLP-1 regimen since 2024.

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Business

China’s Continued Control of Rare Earths Looms Over Trump-Xi Meeting

Manufacturers are struggling with constrained supplies as U.S. and Chinese officials negotiate over export restrictions with consequences for global industry.

Paramount Reaches Deal to Clear Way to Create News and Media Giant

By resolving a lawsuit filed by a group of states, the media mogul David Ellison removed the last major hurdle he faced in buying Warner Bros. Discovery.

CNN’s Future Will Include an Editorial Oversight Board

The looming ownership of the network by David Ellison has caused anxiety in its newsroom for months.

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Technology

The A.I. Party House Where Networking Has a Dark Side

Group tech houses have proliferated across the San Francisco Bay Area in the artificial intelligence boom. One of the most prominent has also racked up an extensive police record.

Spectre of Rogue A.I. Looms Over U.N. Talks on Digital Cooperation

Diplomats, dignitaries and tech experts gathered amid the United Nations General Assembly to debate how to address the threats and harness the potential of artificial intelligence.

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New York

Trump and Mamdani Show Their Unlikely Rapport, This Time in New York

Mayor Zohran Mamdani invited the president to his official residence in Manhattan, where the two spoke about policing, immigration and affordable housing.

House Democrat Crosses Party Lines to Endorse Trump Defender

Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican seeking re-election in a swing district in New York, was backed by Representative Jared Golden, Democrat of Maine.

Boy, 14, Fatally Shot in Queens

The police were searching for a person who fled the scene on a scooter after the shooting at an apartment complex in Edgemere.

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Arts

The 100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century

More than 500 influential stars, showrunners and other notable names in the world of TV voted on the best series released since Jan. 1, 2000. See what they chose.

After Crucial Paramount Agreement Come Relief, Anger and Concern

Few seem totally satisfied by the settlement that will let Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery move forward.

British Museum Bans Photography of Bayeux Tapestry to Keep Lines Moving

“Our priority is to ensure that all visitors have the best experience possible,” the museum said about the hottest ticke