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Moltbook: A Social Network for Autonomous AI Agents

Can computer programs have faith? Can they conspire against the humans that created them? Or feel melancholy? On a social media platform built just for artificial intelligence bots, some of them are acting like it. Moltbook was launched

Politics

Court Lets California Use Democratic-Leaning Congressional Map

The Supreme Court allowed California to use its new congressional map in this year’s midterm elections, clearing the way for districts drawn to favor Democrats as both parties compete for control of the U.S. House.

Politics

Is America Tilting Toward Dictatorship?

TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I'm Terry Gross. My guest, Robert Kagan, used to describe Donald Trump as antiliberal. Then he upped it to authoritarian, and now Kagan says that Trump is getting close to becoming a dictator.

Politics

Bitcoin Falls Below $71,000, Erasing Post-Election Gains

The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20 percent in value since the start of 2026. Bitcoin has dropped below $71,000, adding to a week of losses that have wiped out all of its gains since United States President Donald Trump’s re-election in 2024.

World

China Bans Hidden Car Door Handles to Prevent Trapping

China will require car doors to be mechanically openable from both outside and inside, becoming the first country to mandate the change to help rescuers reach occupants after crashes.

Politics

Josh D'Amaro Named Disney's Next Chief Executive

The Walt Disney Company is getting a new CEO. Tuesday morning, the company's board of directors announced that Josh D'Amaro will replace Bob Iger, who's been at the helm for nearly two decades. D'Amaro is a

Culture

Aleppo Initiative to Restore Jewish Property and Heritage

ALEPPO — Decades after almost the entire Jewish community left Syria, Henry Hamra of Brooklyn stood at the metal door of a small Aleppo synagogue holding keys that could begin to unlock property for its original owners.

Science

Artemis II Launch Delayed After Pre-launch Leaks

NASA has delayed the launch of its Artemis II lunar fly-by mission by at least a month. Testing of the rocket and capsule, shown here on the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida Sunday, revealed a number of issues.