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September 10, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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‘Pretend That I Am Running’: 7 Takeaways From the G.O.P. Midterm Convention

At a first-of-its-kind midterm convention, President Trump mostly offered retreads and self-congratulation. Then, he offered to pay Americans $5,000 apiece if Republicans kept power.

Election Officials Grapple With Uncertainty as Supreme Court Considers Mail Ballot Plan

As they wait for word on whether the Trump administration’s new system to screen ballots can move forward, local officials say they are running out of time.

Bond Market Rebuffs Treasury’s $6 Billion Plan to Reduce Borrowing Costs

The 10-year yield rose to its highest level in three years, suggesting investors were underwhelmed by the details of a move to buy back government bonds.

World

How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project

The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.

Ukraine Says It Needs $27 Billion More. Europe Wants to Know Why.

An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.

Yemen Tilts Toward Full-Scale War as Saudi-Houthi Clashes Escalate

With its oil-export routes once again under threat, Saudi Arabia is stepping up its military campaign against an old antagonist.

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U.S.

Trump’s Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race

The proposals for 2030 are among significant changes that would upend a process for helping allot congressional seats and shape policies that address disparities.

New Accuser Sues Foundations With Ties to Cesar Chavez

The lawsuit, the first of its kind since revelations against the union leader emerged this year, accuses two foundations of failing to prevent “abusive, rogue and inappropriate” behavior.

A Flyover for 9/11 in Denver, With a United Jet and F-16s, Is Called Off

The company said the flyover was meant to be a “meaningful gesture to honor the memory of those lost within the pilot community.”

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Politics

Fetterman Has a Surprise Cameo at Trump’s Convention

Senator John Fetterman, who has become alienated from his own party, appeared in a short video filmed in front of a steel mill, saying he is “always going to reject the extremes in socialism.”

Helena Foulkes Defeats Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee in Democratic Primary

Ms. Foulkes, a former CVS executive, had hammered Mr. McKee for his handling of a bridge closure that created traffic nightmares.

Fight Over Missouri House Map Returns to U.S. Supreme Court

The appeal came as the Missouri Supreme Court weighed whether to hold the state’s top election official in contempt.

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Business

Regulators Are Investigating Nvidia’s Licensing Deal With Groq

The Justice Department is examining whether the tech giant sought to sidestep antitrust scrutiny.

Costly Conflicts With Canada and Iran Loom Over Trump’s Midterm Pitch

A worsening trade war and a spike in oil prices could create new economic risks as the president prepares to rally Republicans for the midterms.

Saudi Oil Exports Plunge as Spread of War Shuts Off Shipping Routes

With few good options for safely shipping oil, Saudi Arabia’s exports have fallen to a 13-year low.

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Technology

Apple Unveils the iPhone Duo, a Foldable Phone That Costs $1,999

At the company’s annual September product event, Apple also demonstrated its work on artificial intelligence and other new devices.

Anthropic Researchers Raise Alarm Over A.I. Acceleration

Their warnings echo concerns that other artificial intelligence experts have voiced in recent months, as calls increase for a slowdown in the pace of development.

The Building Blocks Hidden in A.I.: How Tokens Work

As large language models become more advanced, they use ever more resources. Who will foot the bill?

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New York

Anonymous Letter Set Investigation Into a Lieutenant Governor in Motion

The letter claimed that Dale Caldwell, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor, brought “uninvited female guests” to events. Mr. Caldwell said the complaint rested on “misinformation.”

Lawmakers Question N.Y.C. Tech Official About 911 System Breakdown

Lisa Gelobter, who runs the agency responsible for the technology behind the city’s 911 system, was asked why officials had kept quiet about an outage that affected nearly 1,700 calls.

Brothers Seeking Pardons for Sex Trafficking Hire a Former Trump Lawyer

Documents appear to show payments were made to the lawyer Alan M. Dershowitz to pursue “executive clemency and judicial reversal” for Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander.

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Arts

Sara Bareilles Confronted Grief, and Found Herself

Her new album, “Good Grief,” mourns friends including her Broadway co-star Gavin Creel. She’s also adapting the Meg Wolitzer novel “The Interestings” into a musical.

A Nation Gripped by ‘Bayeux Fever’ Finally Gets to See the Tapestry

On Thursday, the British Museum opens its blockbuster Bayeux Tapestry exhibition, its most eagerly anticipated show in decades.