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September 29, 2026, 6:30 a.m. Pacific time

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Tracking Hurricane Polo

The storm was heading over the Gulf of California toward Sonora, Mexico early Tuesday. Fueled by El Niño, the storm had been one of the strongest ever in the region. The storm is one of two distant hurricanes causing big waves to smash Southern California’s shores this week.

A.I. Groups Are Spending Millions to Influence the Midterms

See how groups aligned with Anthropic and OpenAI have funneled millions into the fight for control of Congress.

College Leaders Are Using A.I. Students Call It Hypocrisy.

Dartmouth said it would investigate its provost over A.I. accusations. Similar controversies on other campuses have prompted frustration among students.

OpenAI Says It Will Not Release Newest A.I. Model Over Safety Concerns

The company’s researchers raised questions about the security of the model, known as GPT-6.1 Astra.

What Happened to Hollywood’s Most Reliable Happy Ending?

A new study by an independent analyst shows that action films are more likely to end on a sadder note nowadays.

Where to Eat in San Francisco Right Now

From world-class Korean barbecue to Mission-style burritos to quintessential California cuisine, here are our current favorites.

Byron Sher, Early Environmental Warrior in California, Dies at 98

A congenial legislator with a professorial air, he won battles through charm, not pugilism, passing laws to protect drinking water, redwood forests and clean air.

49ers Minutia Minute: Fred Warner, Osa Odighizuwa Weathered Career Highs in Snaps

Fred Warner did not miss a snap despite the 49ers’ defense facing its most in a game in more than five years.

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Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Blueberry Lemon Cornmeal Cake

By Jocelyn Delk

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Makes 8 to 12 servings

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