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Apple Reveals New A.I.-Powered Version of Its Siri Digital Assistant

8 June 2026 at 21:46
The iPhone maker revealed its new artificial intelligence products at its developer conference, the last with Tim Cook as chief executive.

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Apple held its annual conference for software developers on Monday in Cupertino, Calif.

Vance Blames Migrant ‘Invasion’ for UK Stabbing

8 June 2026 at 21:00
British officials accused Vice President JD Vance of trying to “stir up division” in his comments on the murder of Henry Nowak, whose killer was sentenced to life in prison last week.

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Tributes for Henry Nowak outside the Portswood Police Station in Southampton, southern England, last week.

Ken Paxton’s Former Defense Lawyer Endorses James Talarico

8 June 2026 at 20:13
The lawyer, Dan Cogdell, helped save Mr. Paxton from criminal charges and an impeachment, but now he says the Texas attorney general has “lost sight of his mission.”

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Dan Cogdell, a defense attorney for Ken Paxton, at the State Capitol in Austin during Mr. Paxton’s impeachment trial in 2023.

They Spent Years on a Math Problem. Then They Were Scooped by A.I.

8 June 2026 at 19:52
Artificial intelligence is mastering the kinds of projects that have long helped to build the careers of young mathematicians. What does that mean for their future?

Trump Visit Closes Blocks Around MSG: What to Know About Security at the Knicks Game

8 June 2026 at 21:24
With President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to attend Monday night’s Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, there will be strict security in Midtown Manhattan.

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There will be airport-style security at checkpoints in the blocks surrounding Madison Square Garden on Monday night.

Trump Administration Seeks to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of 17 Immigrants

8 June 2026 at 18:58
The push to denaturalize more immigrants is the latest sign that the administration is setting its sights on the legal immigration system.

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“We will continue to use every lawful avenue to denaturalize and remove aliens,” Markwayne Mullin, the homeland security secretary, said in a statement.

The One Tony Award Our Readers Would Have Changed

8 June 2026 at 17:34
Thousands of people contributed their Broadway favorites of the season ahead of the Tony Awards. Here’s how their votes stacked up.

© Illustration by The New York Times; Photographs by Sara Krulwich/The New York Times

Are U.S. and Israel on the Same Page in Mideast Wars?

8 June 2026 at 17:38
President Trump has voiced his frustration with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, but it is not clear how able he is to rein in Israeli military action.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has found himself on the sidelines of talks to end the war in Iran.

China Reasserts Itself, to Contain North Korea’s Tilt Toward Russia

On a rare visit to North Korea, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, projected unity but also sought to remind Kim Jong-un that he is the senior partner in their alliance.

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A giant screen in Beijing displayed news footage on Monday of the meeting between China’s president, Xi Jinping, and North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, in North Korea.

How Banks Are Using the SpaceX IPO to Woo the Super Rich

8 June 2026 at 17:27
Wall Street is giving its richest clients velvet rope access to this week’s public listing of SpaceX, reflecting the growing importance of the wealth management business.

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SpaceX’s I.P.O. will be an opportunity for banks to nurture their relationships with their richest clients and develop new ones, too.

Why Iran Risked an Attack on Israel

8 June 2026 at 18:41
Iran’s leaders want to show they are serious about defending their Hezbollah allies in Lebanon and maintaining the regional balance of power, analysts say.

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Part of a projectile that landed in northern Israel, early Monday morning.

Unforgettable Looks at the Tony Awards: Cole Escola, Sarah Paulson and More

8 June 2026 at 16:06
Shrunken suits, bouncy wigs and gloves that came with a manicure were some of the looks that stood out on the red carpet.

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Cole Escola in Christopher John Rogers at the 79th Tony Awards.
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