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Uber is implementing stricter background checks after a New York Times investigation revealed it approved drivers with violent felony convictions.

A writer and photographer walk from New York City to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup to test whether fans can bypass expensive transit, finding a fragmented, car-centric route that is technically possible but unsafe and uninviting.

A family deported from the U.S. struggles to rebuild their life in Colombia, facing economic hardship, social stigma, and limited opportunities.

Isa Briones discusses balancing her role as abrasive Dr. Trinity Santos on 'The Pitt' with her Broadway debut in 'Just in Time.'

The article reports that Silicon Valley insiders building advanced AI believe a permanent underclass is inevitable as AI disrupts the labor force within a short timeframe.

The stock market's recent behavior appears irrational as economic indicators like inflation and interest rates conflict with rising equity prices, defying traditional logic.

Kai-Fu Lee argues the U.S. cannot outcompete China on AI and should pursue cooperation instead.

Iran leverages a coordinated global network of accounts and media channels to rapidly spread its propaganda narratives online within minutes.

The IRS is shifting to electronic refunds under a Trump directive; last year nearly 10 million taxpayers still received paper checks.

Tech companies privately back Anthropic in its contract dispute with Trump administration officials but avoid public confrontation due to political concerns.

The Pentagon should partner with AI companies to streamline military operations instead of creating obstacles that hinder innovation.

A New York Times journalist created a bot that joined Moltbook, an AI-only social network, and interviewed it about the AI personalities, conversations, and culture it observed.

In Minneapolis, residents form car pools to monitor and disrupt ICE operations, braving the cold to protect immigrant neighbors from detention.

Ethan Hawke reflects on his career, the concept of selling out, and turbulent times in Hollywood as an Oscar contender for 'Blue Moon'.

A new perpetual-floating aluminum tube design traps air bubbles, enabling durable energy-harvesting platforms in harsh ocean environments.

A.I. will change jobs drastically but gradually, with roles evolving rather than vanishing, mirroring past technological shifts.

A couple uses Microsoft Translator to bridge a Mandarin-English language gap, crediting the app as a key tool for their happy marriage.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 points for the first time amid a rebound driven by gains in traditional industrial and financial stocks.

The piece presents a trivia quiz testing readers' knowledge of Winter Olympics history, records, and notable moments ahead of the Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo games.

The first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, Artemis II, launches soon; the article lists public viewing locations near Kennedy Space Center.

New U.S. dietary guidelines released by the Trump administration emphasize protein from red meat and dairy while recommending reduced added sugars and processed foods.

New US dietary guidelines drop specific safe drinking limits and cancer warnings, replacing them with a vague directive to "limit" alcohol consumption.

The piece presents a curated list of books recommended by Ezra Klein Show guests as influential to their thinking.

School districts and governments deploying AI chatbots face warnings from experts that these tools risk undermining fundamental teaching and learning processes.

Five strength training goals from fitness experts that readers can adopt in 2026 to build sustainable fitness habits.

Thousands of spectators from around the world gathered in New York City's Times Square to celebrate New Year's Eve 2026 despite cold and blustery weather.

Norovirus is highly contagious and spreads easily; the article explains its symptoms, transmission routes, and prevention measures for the current season.

A.I. safety advocates are forming super PACs to counter the political influence of major A.I. companies ahead of the midterm elections.

The New York Times sued AI startup Perplexity for copyright infringement, alleging its AI search tool illegally reproduces copyrighted news content.

The New York Times' best TV shows of 2025 list highlights how top series like 'Severance' and 'The Pitt' are in conversation with each other.

Claire Saffitz shares a recipe for a strawberry-almond cookie studded with pistachios and macadamia nuts as part of NYT Cooking's Cookie Week.

HN commenters largely agree with slide-deck advice on declining useless meetings but cite cultural resistance and lack of enforcement as barriers.

Gene therapy using a modified HIV virus has effectively cured 48 of 50 infants born with severe combined immunodeficiency, restoring normal immune function.

Hacker News commenters critique the Iowa City free bus program, arguing the reported benefits are overstated and that free transit has hidden costs.

A Hacker News discussion critiques the article's centrist framing, arguing that social media polarization stems from platform scale, manufactured consent, and vocabulary misalignment rather than individual insanity.

Illegal garbage dumping near a UK highway, linked to criminal organizations, has sparked public outrage as a growing environmental crime.

Meta leveraged TikTok's rapid rise as evidence of dynamic digital competition, helping defeat a U.S. antitrust lawsuit aimed at its market dominance.