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September 10, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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A Beloved Los Angeles Mountain Lion Will Live Forever in Bronze

A sculpture of the mountain lion, known as P-22, will go up in Griffith Park, where he roamed until his death in 2022.

States Sue Over Trump’s Cuts to Endangered Species Rules

Two lawsuits seek to reverse the Trump administration’s moves to open the habitats of imperiled wildlife to commercial activities.

San Francisco Mayor to Declare Rent Emergency Amid A.I. Housing Frenzy

Mayor Daniel Lurie wants to combat evictions in the city, which has the nation’s highest rent increases.

Heard About the Super Godzilla Monster El Niño? Here’s How It Could Actually Affect You.

Yes, El Niño is unusually powerful this time. But that’s not always a bad thing.

How Sleepy Dogs and Collapsing Mice Taught Scientists About Narcolepsy

Two researchers who study the debilitating sleep disorder have won a prestigious Lasker Award. Their research in animals laid the groundwork for a new drug that addresses the conditions’s root cause.

Regulators Are Investigating Nvidia’s Licensing Deal With Groq

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

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani headed to the injured list

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Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Pistachio Polenta Cake

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