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How the Postal Service Became Central to U.S. Elections

The mail system took on new prominence during the Civil War by enabling soldiers to vote from afar. On Monday, the Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s effort to give it a new role in elections.

The New York Times•Dan Watson15 Sept

Two Chinese Firms Used Binance to Launder Iranian Oil Money, US Says

Federal prosecutors said proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil flowed through Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, to finance terrorism.

The New York Times•David Yaffe-Bellany and Michael Forsythe15 Sept

With Emmys Haul, Apple Joins the Big Leagues of TV

The tech giant took home the most trophies this year, breaking the chokehold HBO and Netflix have had on the awards for more than two decades.

The New York Times•John Koblin15 Sept

Harold Freeman, Who Helped Remove Barriers to Cancer Treatment, Dies at 93

He developed a program that became a model for hospitals around the world, making it easier for poor Black patients to navigate an onerous bureaucratic system.

The New York Times•Richard Sandomir15 Sept

Congress Has Proposed Many Bills for A.I. Regulation. Lawmakers Have Enacted Few.

For years, Democrats and Republicans have proposed bills to address the greatest threats posed by artificial intelligence. Many remain stymied by political disputes.

The New York Times•Tony Romm, Dustin Volz and Michael Gold15 Sept

FEMA Could Still Lose More Jobs Despite Court Ruling

A plan to halve the agency’s sprawling work force was illegal, a judge ruled. But the court is not blocking other FEMA cuts.

The New York Times•Scott Dance15 Sept

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The New York Times•Alan Rappeport15 Sept

Yemen’s Houthis Show Growing Sophistication and Self-Reliance in Weaponry

The Houthis are increasingly using artificial intelligence and other tools to produce advanced weaponry on their own, making them less reliant on Iran.

The New York Times•Nicholas Kulish15 Sept

Trump Slams Supreme Court Over Mail Ballot Ruling

In a blistering attack on the court, President Trump said “these are not the people I interviewed” to serve as justices.

The New York Times•Tyler Pager15 Sept

Ukraine and Russia Deny Trump’s Claims of an Energy Truce

The Kremlin said that an agreement would be “a very good idea” but that any deal would not have much effect on fuel markets, as President Trump had suggested.

The New York Times•Ivan Nechepurenko15 Sept

Latest Energy Crisis Leaves Governments With Few Good Options

From Indonesia to Guatemala to Syria, shortages and price increases are setting off protests and blackouts.

The New York Times•Damien Cave15 Sept

Gates Foundation Pledges $1 Billion to Combat A.I. Inequality

Bill Gates, the foundation’s chairman, has been vocal about the dangers of artificial intelligence. The donation will invested in A.I. projects to bridge social inequalities.

The New York Times•Claire Moses15 Sept

The Unlikely Political Bedfellows on A.I. Regulation

David Sacks and Lina Khan? Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon? The debate on artificial intelligence limits is creating unlikely alliances.

The New York Times•Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe and Sri Muppidi15 Sept

Houthis Report Deadly Saudi Airstrikes as Kingdom Issues Mass Alerts

The two sides traded accusations of attacks as fighting inside Yemen remains fierce. The escalating conflict threatens to further destabilize the Middle East.

The New York Times•Ismaeel Naar15 Sept

Denmark Says Russian Warship Fired Flares at Military Helicopter

The incident was the latest in string of episodes involving airspace incursions and other provocations that European leaders have blamed on Russia.

The New York Times•Amelia Nierenberg15 Sept

Key U.S. Bond Rate Near 20-Year High as Oil Prices Keep Climbing

The 10-year Treasury yield breached levels last seen in 2007, with intensifying worries about energy-driven inflation contributing to bond investors’ angst.

The New York Times•Jason Karaian15 Sept

It’s Boom Time in Kyrgyzstan, Courtesy in Part of the War in Ukraine

The economy of the Central Asian nation grew by 11 percent last year, partly by becoming a key conduit for goods flowing into Russia.

The New York Times•Paul Sonne and Aigerim Turgunbaeva15 Sept

With Trump’s Plans Blocked, States Work to Restore Trust in Mail Voting

President Trump’s efforts to restrict mail voting ahead of the midterms were thwarted by the Supreme Court, but they have sowed confusion and doubt among some voters.

The New York Times•Nick Corasaniti, Anna Griffin and Richard Fausset15 Sept

A ‘Blue Wave’ May Be Building, but How High?

A Times/Siena national poll suggests Republicans are reeling. Can they come back by depicting Democrats as too far to the left?

The New York Times•Nate Cohn15 Sept

Carney Pitches Canada as a Haven of Investment Stability in a Chaotic World

The prime minister brought together about 100 money managers in Toronto to promote Canada as the ideal place for their investments.

The New York Times•Ian Austen15 Sept