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House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill

10 June 2026 at 00:30
Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

The vote on Tuesday was the latest reflection of Speaker Mike Johnson’s weak hold on his narrow majority.

Artisanal or Exploitative? Unraveling the Story of Mexico’s World Cup Jerseys

Mexicans are enraged after viral videos claimed Adidas exploited Indigenous women to sew World Cup jerseys. We traveled into the mountains to speak to the artisans themselves.

© Antonio Rojas for The New York Times

Want an A.I. Degree? Here’s What You Should Think About.

8 June 2026 at 10:00
The programs are popping up on campuses across America. What they teach varies.

© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

More universities are offering A.I. degrees, hoping they’ll attract students and make their graduates more marketable.

Wary of U.S., Carney Bets on AI Strategy for Canada

4 June 2026 at 21:32
The country on Thursday released a national artificial intelligence strategy that focuses on building its sovereign capability and protecting consumers.

© Chris Young/The Canadian Press, via Associated Press

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada during a demonstration at a Toronto hospital on Thursday. “Canadian A.I. adoption will be prudent, pragmatic and pro-worker,” he said.

A Job Market Leaving Young Graduates Behind Could Scar Them for Years

5 June 2026 at 15:36
The labor market has improved, but people entering the work force are having a harder time starting careers, a dynamic that has had permanent effects in the past.

© Shonagh Rae

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