White House Backtracks on Plan to Exert New Control Over N.I.H. Grants

Democrats and Republicans in Congress opposed the creation of a commission with the power to veto federal research awards.

Trump’s Energy Secretary Dismisses Reports of Diesel Export Ban, Criticizes Solar Power

Chris Wright also doubled down on his criticism of renewable energy sources like solar power.

As Xi Visits Washington, Trump Plays Down China’s Actions Against U.S. Interests

Despite the rivalry between the United States and China, President Trump has repeatedly found ways to give President Xi Jinping of China a pass, portraying him more as a personal friend than a competitor.

Officials Investigating Mississippi Student Deaths Issue Warning About Kratom

The herbal substance Kratom was found during inquiries into the recent deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Their causes of death have not been determined.

3 Riders Sue Six Flags, Saying California Roller Coaster Caused Brain Injuries

The lawsuits accuse the company of failing to adequately warn passengers about the risks to riders of the X2 coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

$1 Billion Donation to University of Oregon Makes History

The gift from Phil Knight, the Nike co-founder, is the largest known donation to a flagship university. It will fund a new engineering college.

Florida Files Lawsuit Against The New York Times

The state’s attorney general demanded access to company records to examine how the newspaper’s board oversees editorial standards amid claims of anti-Israel bias.

The judge in this case once restored White House access for a CNN reporter after Trump stripped it.

Here’s what the news outlets and the White House have said in court papers.

Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RB in Week 3: Jaylen Warren a sneaky starter, TreyVeon Henderson a sleeper

Jamey Eisenberg expects Jaylen Warren to break out in Week 3, while several backfields create tough start-sit calls that can decide your matchups.

Lily Yohannes stakes her claim as USWNT's present in strong UWCL start with OL Lyonnes

Yohannes started and registered an assist in Lyon's 8-0 win at Servette on Wednesday in the UEFA Women's Champions League

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Marlins vs. Cubs, Padres vs. Dodgers and more

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

I Gave My Life Over to Meta’s A.I. Agent and Was Blown Away

Muse, Meta’s A.I. agent, helped handle my dental insurance, booked dinner reservations and created a podcast for me. It also required my most personal data, and trust.

What to Know About Recent A.I. Hacks at Google, Anthropic, OpenAI and Meta

OpenAI, Google and others recently disclosed breaches by their artificial intelligence models that amplified concerns about the advancing capabilities of the technology.

The Big Threat Has Been Climate Change. Now Comes A.I.

Both are human-caused, both are frightening, and one of them has raced to the forefront of the global conversation.

Iran Will Not Be Bullied, President Masoud Pezeshkian Says in U.N. Speech

President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country would not give up its civilian nuclear program, but left the door opened for diplomacy with the United States.

Argentina’s Milei assails the U.N. as a ‘useless’ enabler of ‘fatally arrogant’ bureaucrats.

Tigrayan Forces Mobilize Against the Central Government in Ethiopia

Tigray People’s Liberation Front seized a key airport in the city of Mekelle, as fears grow of a possible return to a full-scale war.