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September 8, 2026, 4:35 p.m. Eastern time

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Eric Schlosser

Why Did Trump Order Up 660 Million Pounds of Mystery Meat?

On second thought, I’m not that hungry.

Margaret MacMillan

A New World Order Is Coming. We Aren’t Ready.

We must be honest about the seriousness of the situation we’re in.

Mark Edmundson

There’s Something Better Than Happiness

We ought to make it a point not to stay in our happy place for too long.

Lizzy Goodman

I’m Furious. This TV Show Understands Why.

“Furious,” the new police procedural on Hulu, turns out to be the perfect thriller for a post-Epstein world.

Hans Kundnani

Something Alarming Is About to Happen in Germany

The government is seemingly incapable of stopping the far right.

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A Doctor Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator.

Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.

Ousted Kennedy Center Chairman Buys Dismantled ‘Blue’ Sculpture

David Rubenstein purchased the sculpture, which was removed from the center last week, from the artist’s foundation. He will display it at the National Gallery of Art.

Bombardier, a Canadian Jet Maker, Is a Target in Trump’s Trade War

The Montreal-based company’s share price dropped after President Trump threatened to bar it from selling in the United States.

A Hacking Tool Built With A.I. Can Breach Phones Without a Click

An attack discovered by A.I. researchers could have compromised hundreds of millions of devices within hours, experts said.

Trump Floats Renaming New Mexico as ‘New America,’ Prompting Pushback

The suggestion, posted on social media, appeared to be the latest in the president’s efforts to alter geographic names.

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