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September 28, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

World

5 Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near U.K. Air Base Used by U.S.

The British counterterrorism police say the men were arrested after three suspicious vehicles appeared to be traveling toward R.A.F. Fairford early on Sunday.

Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says

President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the ambassador to China. The White House later said the U.S. had no plans for such a sale.

Serbia’s Longtime Leader Looks to Extend His Influence by Swapping Posts

Aleksandar Vucic, one of Europe’s longest-serving leaders, resigned as president, paving the way for him to become prime minister after elections next month.

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U.S.

Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Grows to Nearly 900 Cases

State health officials said 55 new cases had been reported since Wednesday. In all, 890 measles cases have been reported across 39 counties so far this year.

Giant Pandas, Icons of China’s Soft Diplomacy, Arrive in Atlanta

A male named Ping Ping and a female named Fu Shuang landed on Sunday, days after China’s leader said he would dispatch “envoys of friendship” to the United States.

Saturday Night at the Massachusetts Lesbian Bar Everyone Is Talking About

Last Ditch, a bar and art space, ended its Covid mask requirement as a way to attract more people. What it got instead was outsized attention.

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Politics

‘She’s One of Us’: Mary Peltola’s Bumpy Rise to Political Power

Ms. Peltola, the Democratic Senate candidate in Alaska, has complicated politics: She is pro-gun, pro-oil and pro-gas — but also pro-environment and especially pro-fish.

A Trump 2024 Campaign Ad Returns, Now Brought to You by the Government

The ad, which ethics experts said could violate federal law, shows Mr. Trump vowing to “expel the warmongers” from the government and fight the “deep state,” even as he wages a war with Iran.

White House Claim of Finding $250 Billion in Fraud Uses Questionable Numbers

The ledger used by a task force created by President Trump is difficult to verify and includes cases that were identified and went to trial during the Biden administration.

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Business

Here’s Your New House. It Comes With Friends.

Fresh pies. Book groups. Puzzle challenges. Developers of master-planned communities see fear of social isolation and desire for friends as a business opportunity. Welcome to Amity Lane.

Job Titles Are Out. Now We’re All ‘Members of the Technical Staff.’

Use of the generic title has risen by 50 percent in the last year among employees at Anthropic, OpenAI and other A.I. companies, an analysis found.

Why Won’t My Co-Workers Acknowledge My Birthday?

Plus: What to do when your boss is nit-picking your work.

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Technology

Trump to Dine With Anthropic Co-Founder, Who Has Warned of A.I.’s Risks

Dario Amodei, who is also the company’s chief executive, will join the president at the White House for a private dinner. Mr. Trump has dismissed his cautions.

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New York

Nor’easter Weakens but Remains a Threat

The weekend’s storm is expected to continue to bring rain and the threat of floods to parts of the northern East Coast through the beginning of the week.

Tom Kean Jr. Backs Trump on Iran and Tariffs, if Not Local Issues

In a debate with the Democrat Rebecca Bennett, the New Jersey Republican said he was willing to take on the president over funding for a Hudson River tunnel project.

Woman Who Had Been Stabbed Is Found Dead in Central Park

Investigators are questioning a man. The woman, who appeared to be homeless, was found dead near the Central Park Boathouse, according to officials with knowledge of the matter.

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