In a speech on Wednesday, President Vladimir V. Putin said that he would require hundreds of thousands more Russians to fight in Ukraine — and alarmed the West by once again raising the specter of nuclear force.
The mobilization signals that Mr. Putin is turning the war from one of aggression to one of defense, offering clues about what the next phase of th ... Show More
Today
The Life and, for Now, the Death of the Kennedy Center
For 50 years, the Kennedy Center was a sprawling public home for opera, theater, jazz and free programs. Last week, it closed its doors for the time being.Elizabeth Williamson traces how President Trump decided to take over and now shut down Washington’s biggest and most celebrat ... Show More
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Yesterday
What Safeguarding Nukes Can Teach Us About Safeguarding A.I.
Last night, President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, in a lavish ceremony as he arrived for two days of closely watched negotiations.Artificial intelligence — and what, if any, role the countries should play in regulating it as concerns mount about its risks — is ... Show More
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