Grok, Elon Musk’s A.I., Is Generating Sexualized Images of Real People, Fueling Outrage
January 9, 2026
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Grok, Elon Musk’s A.I., Is Generating Sexualized Images of Real People, Fueling Outrage

Late Thursday, Mr. Musk’s chatbot, Grok, limited requests for A.I.-generated images on X to paid…

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Woman Steps Outside With Bernese Mountain Dog Mix, Then the Coyotes Appear
January 9, 2026
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Woman Steps Outside With Bernese Mountain Dog Mix, Then the Coyotes Appear

An extraordinary encounter between a woman, her dog and a pair of coyotes has been…

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Minnesota Leaders Say ICE Shooting Investigation Should Include State Agents
January 9, 2026
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Minnesota Leaders Say ICE Shooting Investigation Should Include State Agents

Federal authorities, who have launched an immigration enforcement blitz in Minnesota, said they will re-examine…

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Ex-Colombian Ambassador Pinzon Warns Petro Risks ‘Another Venezuela’
January 9, 2026
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Ex-Colombian Ambassador Pinzon Warns Petro Risks ‘Another Venezuela’

As Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s clash with Donald Trump over Venezuela briefly pushed Washington-Bogotá relations…

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E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People
January 9, 2026
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E.U. and South America to Form Free-Trade Zone With 700 Million People

The agreement represents a push for deeper global cooperation, in contrast to the United States…

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Bill Gates Makes a Multibillion-Dollar Divorce Payout
January 9, 2026
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Bill Gates Makes a Multibillion-Dollar Divorce Payout

The billionaire and philanthropist has made a nearly $8 billion payment to the private foundation…

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Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul Are Pals Right Now. Will It Last?
January 9, 2026
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Zohran Mamdani and Kathy Hochul Are Pals Right Now. Will It Last?

The legislative session that began this week poses a significant test of the most closely…

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Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.
January 9, 2026
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Trump Is Making a Power Play in Latin America. China Is Already There.

China built a dominant strategic position in the region as the leading lender and trading…

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Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts
January 9, 2026
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Fed Keeps Close Eye on Labor Market as It Assesses Further Cuts

For the central bank to lower interest rates again, officials will likely need to see…

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What to Know About the Protests in Iran
January 9, 2026
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What to Know About the Protests in Iran

Galloping inflation, a currency crisis and anger at the regime have fueled demonstrations across the…

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