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American Mayors Are Now Building Their Own Transatlantic Democracy Alliance

Ten U.S. mayors joined Europe's Pact of Free Cities to fight authoritarianism. Here's what they learned.

Jensen Huang's $200 Billion Bet: Can Nvidia Actually Win the CPU Wars?

Nvidia's CEO claims a massive new market for Vera CPUs. But with Amazon and others building their own chips, can he deliver?

SpaceX's Monster IPO Could Make Elon Musk a Trillionaire. Here's What Actually Matters.

SpaceX plans its Wall Street debut with a $1.25tn valuation. But the filing reveals messy financials, legal chaos, and questions about what Musk's empire is actually worth.

REI's Annual Sale Is Here, and These Gear Picks Actually Matter

REI's biggest sale of the year is live through Memorial Day. Here are the outdoor essentials worth your money.

OpenAI's Math Breakthrough: Real This Time, or History Repeating?

OpenAI claims AI solved a famous 80-year-old math conjecture. But after last year's embarrassing false claim, skepticism is warranted.

Sony's Headphone Dominance Isn't Luck: A Decade of Smart Engineering

After 10+ years of testing, Sony consistently delivers on ANC and comfort. But are they worth the price?

Trump Mobile's Data Leak Shows What Happens When Hype Outpaces Security

YouTubers discover Trump Mobile exposed customer data including addresses and emails. The phone's problems go way deeper than a security breach.

Trump's Grip on the GOP Tightens While America Grapples with New Battles

Massie's defeat signals Trump's control over Republicans, as Iran tensions rise and communities tackle climate change without federal help.

Trump's Primary Revenge, Climate Solutions at the Local Level, and the Tariff Favoritism Game

From House primaries to sewage-powered heating, here's what you need to know from today's news cycle.

NYT Connections: Sports Edition Is Weirdly Brilliant at Breaking Your Brain

The Athletic's sports trivia puzzle is genuinely hard, and that's exactly why it works. Here's what makes it tick.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for May 20: A Quick Solve

Get all the answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword puzzle from May 20, 2026.

The Spencer Pratt Voter Fraud Meme That Exposed California's Real Election Rules

MAGA supporters are joking about voting illegally for Spencer Pratt in LA. Here's what actually happens if you try.