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Es hora de que los israelíes se deshagan de su Trump
NUEVA YORK.– Queridos israelíes: Como saben, acabamos de celebrar una de las elecciones más extraordinarias de nuestra historia.
It’s time for Israelis to elect new prime minister
Dear Israelis, As you know, we just had one of our most remarkable elections ever.
Es hora de que los israelíes se deshagan de su Trump
Estimados israelíes, Como saben, acabamos de celebrar unas elecciones extraordinarias.
It’s Time for Israelis to Throw Out Their Trump
Opinion|It’s Time for Israelis to Throw Out Their Trump https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/10/opinion/israel-elections-netanyahu-eisenkot-trump.html You have been granted access, use your keyboard to continue reading. Thomas L. Friedman Nov. 10, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET Credit...Ofir Berman for The New York Times Dear Israelis, As you know, we just had one of our most remarkable elections ever.
Las relaciones entre EE.UU. y China nunca volverán a ser las mismas en la era de la IA
En el Aeropuerto Internacional de Beijing Capital, ahora es obligatorio pasar el equipaje de mano por el escáner después del aterrizaje, antes de salir de la terminal de llegadas. Al acercarme a la cinta transportadora con mis valijas, vi un cartel que nunca antes había visto: «Todo pasajero que lleve un dron debe sacarlo y declararlo». Un agente de seguridad chino señaló directamente el cartel para confirmar que no llevaba ningún dron en mi valija. Negué con la cabeza.
U.S.-China Relations Will Never Be the Same in the Age of A.I.
At Beijing Capital International Airport, it is now required after landing to send carry-on bags through a scanner before leaving the arrivals building. As I approached the scanner belt with my bags, though, I saw a sign that I had never encountered before: Any passenger carrying a drone has to remove and declare it. A Chinese security officer pointed directly to the sign to confirm that I had no drones in my bag. I shook my head no. I don’t usually travel with a drone.
The Big Change Coming in U.S.-China Relations in the Age of A.I.
At Beijing Capital International Airport, it is now required after landing to send carry-on bags through a scanner before leaving the arrivals building. As I approached the scanner belt with my bags, though, I saw a sign that I had never encountered before: Any passenger carrying a drone has to remove and declare it. A Chinese security officer pointed directly to the sign to confirm that I had no drones in my bag. I shook my head no. I don’t usually travel with a drone.
U.S.-China Relations Will Never Be the Same in the Age of A.I.
Don’t Read Too Much Into These Midterms Voters are angry about the Iran war, but that doesn’t mean they want to go back to the pre-Trump status quo. If there’s one truism in U.S. politics, …
New Sports Facility Projects
Sports fans have come to expect a higher level of quality sound when attending big games. Here are five recent upgrade projects with details on how loudspeaker manufacturers, sound designers and installation crews are meeting that higher standard. To view this article in FOH’s Nov. 2026 Digital Edition, CLICK HERE
Bon Jovi
FOH engineer Joe Keiser reveals how, with an assist from system engineer Rich Schonadel, nine nights at Madison Square Garden helped turn a great mix into an exceptional one as part of Bon Jovi’s return to the stage with his 2026 Forever tour. To view this article in FOH’s Nov. 2026 Digital Edition, CLICK HERE
Thomas L. Friedman: We Just Set Off the Second Big Bang
According to the columnist Thomas L. Friedman, humanity has set off a second Big Bang — and we are not ready for it. In this video, he explains why the rise of artificial intelligence and other “godlike” powers will require us to build healthy interdependencies to survive what comes next. Below is an edited transcript of this video. We recommend watching it in its original form for the full effect. You can do so using the video player above. Thomas L.
Trump mazot uğruna demokrasiyi satıyor
ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, Ukrayna’nın demokrasisine verdiği desteği Rus mazotuyla takas etme planını hayata geçirmesi halinde başına ne geleceğini anlamıyorsa anlatayım: Tarih kitaplarında bir diktatörü yatıştırmak için ülkesinin demokratik değerlerini satan liderlerle birlikte anılacak.
Trump’s Democracy-for-Diesel Deal Shames Us All
If President Donald Trump does not understand what will happen to him if he proceeds with his plan to trade away support for Ukraine’s democracy for Russian diesel, let me spell it out: He will enter the history books in the chapter on leaders who sold out their country’s democratic values to appease a dictator. Donald Trump, meet Neville Chamberlain.
Opinion: Trump’s democracy-for-diesel deal shames us all
If President Donald Trump does not understand what will happen to him if he proceeds with his plan to trade away support for Ukraine’s democracy for Russian diesel, let me spell it out: He will enter the history books in the chapter on leaders who sold out their country’s democratic values to appease a dictator. Donald Trump, meet Neville Chamberlain.
Opinion | Trump’s democracy-for-diesel deal shames us all
Opinion | Trump’s democracy-for-diesel deal shames us all Our president takes his place next to Chamberlain in the history of appeasement. President Donald Trump raises a fist after speaking at the Republican convention on Sept. 9 in Dallas. (Elías Valverde II/Dallas Morning News) Comment Gift Share Opinion editor’s note: Strib Voices publishes a mix of guest commentaries online and in print each day. To contribute, click here.
Thomas L. Friedman: Trump’s democracy-for-diesel deal shames us all
If President Donald Trump does not understand what will happen to him if he proceeds with his plan to trade away support for Ukraine’s democracy for Russian diesel, let me spell it out: He will enter the history books in the chapter on leaders who sold out their country’s democratic values to appease a dictator. Donald Trump, meet Neville Chamberlain.
Trump’s Democracy-for-Diesel Deal Shames Us All
阅读简体中文版 / 閱讀繁體中文版 If President Trump does not understand what will happen to him if he proceeds with his plan to trade away support for Ukraine’s democracy for Russian diesel, let me spell it out: He will enter the history books in the chapter on leaders who sold out their country’s democratic values to appease a dictator. Donald Trump, meet Neville Chamberlain.
El acuerdo de Trump con Putin sacrifica democracia a cambio de diésel y es una vergüenza
Si el presidente Donald Trump no entiende lo que le sucederá si continúa con su plan de intercambiar el apoyo a la democracia en Ucrania por diésel ruso, permítanme explicarlo de manera clara: entrará en los libros de historia en el capítulo sobre los líderes que vendieron los valores democráticos de su país para apaciguar a un dictador. Donald Trump, te presento a Neville Chamberlain.
Trump’s democracy-for-diesel deal shames us all
If President Donald Trump does not understand what will happen to him if he proceeds with his plan to trade away support for Ukraine’s democracy for Russian diesel, let me spell it out: He will enter the history books in the chapter on leaders who sold out their country’s democratic values to appease a dictator. Donald Trump, meet Neville Chamberlain.
Opinião - Thomas L. Friedman: Troca de apoio à democracia da Ucrânia por petróleo da Rússia faz de Trump um traidor
Se o presidente Donald Trump não entende o que lhe acontecerá caso leve adiante seu plano de trocar o apoio à democracia da Ucrânia por diesel russo, vou explicar claramente: ele entrará para os livros de história no capítulo dedicado aos líderes que traíram os valores democráticos de seu país para apaziguar um ditador. Donald Trump, conheça Neville Chamberlain (1869-1940).
El acuerdo de Trump de democracia por diésel nos avergüenza a todos
Si el presidente Donald Trump no entiende lo que le sucederá si sigue adelante con su plan de intercambiar el apoyo a la democracia de Ucrania por diésel ruso. Permítanme explicárselo claramente: pasará a la historia en el capítulo de los líderes que vendieron los valores democráticos de su país para complacer a un dictador. Donald Trump, te presento a Neville Chamberlain.
El acuerdo de Trump con Putin sacrifica democracia a cambio de diésel y es una vergüenza
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. El acuerdo de Trump con Putin sacrifica democracia a cambio de diésel y es una vergüenza 16 de octubre de 2026 a las 05:04 ET Credit...Ilustración fotográfica por Kim Hoeckele para The New York Times.
Democracy-for-Diesel Deal Shames Us All
Democracy-for-Diesel Deal Shames Us All nytimes.com/2026/10/15/opinion/trump-russia-oil-p… Oct. 15, 2026 By Thomas L. Friedman Opinion Columnist Leer en español If President Trump does not understand what will happen to him if he proceeds with his plan to trade away support for Ukraine’s democracy for Russian diesel, let me spell it out: He will enter the history books in the chapter on leaders who sold out their country’s democratic values to appease a dictator.
Trump’s Democracy-for-Diesel Deal Shames Us All
Trump’s Democracy-for-Diesel Deal Shames Us All Oct. 15, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET Credit...Photo illustration by Kim Hoeckele for The New York Times If President Trump does not understand what will happen to him if he proceeds with his plan to trade away support for Ukraine’s democracy for Russian diesel, let me spell it out: He will enter the history books in the chapter on leaders who sold out their country’s democratic values to appease a dictator. Donald Trump, meet Neville Chamberlain.
Opinion: Trump’s Democracy-for-Diesel Deal Shames Us All
If President Donald Trump does not understand what will happen to him if he proceeds with his plan to trade away support for Ukraine’s democracy for Russian diesel, let me spell it out: He will enter the history books in the chapter on leaders who sold out their country’s democratic values to appease a dictator. Donald Trump, meet Neville Chamberlain.
Opinião - Thomas L. Friedman: Ficar de braços cruzados não é uma opção quando a democracia está em jogo
Estive na Grécia para participar do Fórum da Democracia de Atenas —um encontro de especialistas e ativistas da democracia de todo o mundo—, por isso tenho refletido muito sobre o privilégio e a responsabilidade que acompanham a vida em uma democracia. Todas as manhãs, eu tomava café no restaurante da cobertura do hotel, que tinha vista para o Partenon —o icônico templo grego construído no século 5 a.C., no auge democrático ateniense.
Maine Governor Debate
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U.S. House Candidate Brian Poindexter (D-OH) Holds Campaign Rallly
Thank you, Dave, for that always warm welcome. And thank you all for coming and having me out today. They tell me we're in the sprint phase of the campaign. I never got the memo. I've been sprinting the whole damn time. But I'm tired folks. Gotta admit it, I'm tired. I'm not tired from the campaign. I knew what I was getting into. I knew it wasn't going to be easy to go up against the forces we're going up against. I knew it wasn't going to be easy for a worker to take on corporate interests.
President Trump Holds a Midterm Campaign Rally in San Antonio
PRES. TRUMP THANK YOU. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, EVERYBODY. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I WANT TO ESPECIALLY THANK A TRUE STAR, A TRUE GREAT ONE, ROGER CLEMENS, ONE OF THE GREATEST BASEBALL PLAYERS OF ALL TIME. HELLO TO THE GREAT STATE OF TEXAS. THANK YOU. WE WON THE STATE ALL THREE TIMES AND I'M PROUD TO HAVE RECEIVED MORE VOTES THAN ANY CANDIDATE IN THE HISTORY OF TEXAS. BY A LOT. BUT WITH YOUR SUPPORT, 27 DAYS FROM NOW WE ARE GOING TO CRASH DUMB-OCRAT JAMES TALA-FREAKOH.
Defense Secy. Hegseth Delivers Remarks to USS Abraham Lincoln Crew
SEC. HEGSETH HOW ARE WE DOING, SAILORS? I REALIZE I'M THE ONLY THING STANDING BETWEEN YOU AND HOME. I DO NOT SAY THIS LIGHTLY. I SIGNED THE ORDER BOOK TWICE TO EXTEND YOU. THE MISSION REQUIRED IT. PRESIDENT TRUMP HAD FULL FAITH THAT YOU WILL DELIVER FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. HERE WE ARE ON THIS BEAUTIFUL MORNING. WE BROUGHT THE MEDIA WITH US TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE A CHANCE TO LOOK YOU IN THE EYE. AND UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF WHAT YOU ACCOMPLISH ON BEHALF OF OUR NATION.
Las lecciones de Medio Oriente para una democracia estadounidense bajo presión
WASHINGTON.– La semana pasada estuve en Grecia para asistir al Athens Democracy Forum —un encuentro de expertos y activistas por la democracia de todo el mundo—, así que estuve pensando mucho en el privilegio y la responsabilidad que implica vivir en una democracia. Todas las mañanas desayunaba en el restaurante de la terraza de mi hotel, que tenía vista al Partenón, el emblemático templo griego construido en el siglo V a. C., en el apogeo de la democracia ateniense.
Dos héroes de la democracia en Estados Unidos
La semana pasada estuve en Grecia asistiendo al Foro de la Democracia de Atenas, una reunión de expertos y activistas por la democracia de todo el mundo, así que he estado reflexionando mucho sobre el privilegio y la responsabilidad que conlleva vivir en una democracia. Todas las mañanas desayunaba en el restaurante de la azotea de mi hotel, con vistas al Partenón, el emblemático templo griego construido en el siglo V a. C., en pleno apogeo de la democracia ateniense.
Two Arab Fighters for Democracy Have Lessons for America
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The big virus
US President Donald Trump is such an awful human being that just writing about him feels degrading. What president would denigrate his predecessor in front of China’s leader the way Trump mocked Joe Biden, now suffering from cancer, by pointing out that a framed picture of an autopen was hanging in the White House instead of Biden’s portrait?
New House of Worship Projects
The market for upgrades in the church market continues to expand. We visit some installs where musicality, full coverage and vocal intelligibility are all-important. To read the full story in FRONT of HOUSE’s Oct. 2026 Digital Edition, CLICK HERE
Los tres peligrosos “virus” a los que Trump expone a EE.UU.: el digital, el biológico y el diplomático
WASHINGTON.- Donald Trump es una persona tan detestable que escribir sobre él resulta degradante. ¿Qué presidente humillaría a su predecesor delante del líder de China como lo hizo Trump al burlarse de Joe Biden, hoy enfermo de cáncer, al señalar que en la Casa Blanca colgaba una fotografía enmarcada de una firma automática en lugar del retrato de Biden?
Trump se está volviendo viral de la peor manera
El presidente Donald Trump es una persona tan despreciable que escribir sobre él resulta degradante. ¿Qué presidente denigraría a su predecesor frente al líder chino como Trump se burló de Joe Biden, ahora enfermo de cáncer, al señalar que en la Casa Blanca colgaba una foto enmarcada de una máquina de escribir automática en lugar del retrato de Biden?
Opinião - Thomas L. Friedman: Donald Trump é um ser humano horrível que viraliza das piores formas
Donald Trump é um ser humano tão horrível que até escrever sobre ele parece degradante. Que presidente menosprezaria seu antecessor diante do líder da China da maneira como Trump zombou de Joe Biden, que agora sofre de câncer, ao apontar que um quadro com a imagem de uma caneta automática estava pendurado na Casa Branca no lugar do retrato de Biden?
Trump Is Going Viral in the Worst Ways
President Donald Trump is such an awful human being that just writing about him feels degrading. What president would denigrate his predecessor in front of China’s leader the way Trump mocked Joe Biden, now suffering from cancer, by pointing out that a framed picture of an autopen was hanging in the White House instead of Biden’s portrait? By Thomas L.
Trump Is Going Viral in the Worst Ways
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Trump Is Going Viral in the Worst Ways
President Trump is such an awful human being that just writing about him feels degrading. What president would denigrate his predecessor in front of China’s leader the way Trump mocked Joe Biden, now suffering from cancer, by pointing out that a framed picture of an autopen was hanging in the White House instead of Biden’s portrait?
Opinião - Thomas L. Friedman: É hora de gritar 'olha o lobo mau' para o perigo da inteligência artificial
"Parece que, até abril, sabe, em tese, quando o tempo esquentar um pouco, isso vai desaparecer milagrosamente." Foi o que o presidente Donald Trump disse sobre o surto de Covid-19 em 10 de fevereiro de 2020, cerca de um mês antes de a doença obrigar nosso país e o mundo a enfrentar um longo confinamento. Por que me lembro disso?
Friedman: It’s time to cry wolf over AI
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... “Looks like by April, you know, in theory, when it gets a little warmer, it miraculously goes away.” That’s what President Donald Trump said about the COVID-19 outbreak on Feb. 10, 2020, about a month before it forced our country and the world into a lengthy lockdown. Why do I recall that today?
Es hora de sonar la alarma sobre la IA
“Parece que para abril, ya sabes, en teoría, cuando empieza a hacer un poco más de calor, desaparece milagrosamente.” Eso fue lo que dijo el presidente Donald Trump sobre el brote de COVID-19 el 10 de febrero de 2020, aproximadamente un mes antes de que obligara a nuestro país y al mundo a un largo confinamiento. ¿Por qué lo recuerdo hoy?
Controlar la IA es ahora más importante que la rivalidad entre EE.UU. y China
El autor sostiene que Trump y Xi deben cooperar para contener los riesgos de una tecnología cada vez más poderosa, antes de que una crisis obligue a actuar cuando ya sea demasiado tarde. - LA NACION
It’s time to cry wolf over AI
“Looks like by April, you know, in theory, when it gets a little warmer, it miraculously goes away.” That’s what President Donald Trump said about the Covid-19 outbreak on February 10, 2020, about a month before it forced our country and the world into a lengthy lockdown. Why do I recall that today? Because when I think back on the biggest disaster stories I have covered — including 9/11 and Covid-19 — I am struck that they have one big thing in common: a failure of imagination.
A.I.: Let’s Not Have Another Failure of Imagination
A.I.: Let’s Not Have Another Failure of Imagination Sept. 22, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ET Credit...Austin Irving “Looks like by April, you know, in theory, when it gets a little warmer, it miraculously goes away.” That’s what President Trump said about the Covid-19 outbreak on Feb. 10, 2020, about a month before it forced our country and the world into a lengthy lockdown. Why do I recall that today?
Bekleme lüksümüz yok
Son haftalar yapay zeka politikaları açısından tam bir tutarsızlıklar şenliğine dönüştü. Yaşananlar yapay zeka ajanlarının kendi geliştiricilerine isyan etmesine, kötü niyetli aktörlerin gelişmiş silahlar üretmek için yapay zeka sistemlerini kullanmaya başlamasına ve geliştiricilerin yavaşlama çağrılarına yanıt olarak okunabilir.
Too late to stop the AI threat
A festival of artificial intelligence policy incoherence has exploded in recent weeks. It’s a response to AI agents’ going rogue on their developers, rogue actors’ beginning to use AI systems to create better weapons and AI developers’ telling us they need to slow down — but suggesting they can’t unless China does, and even if China does, maybe they shouldn’t because the advantages of leadership in the field are so great. At least one policymaker is clear.
Ya es demasiado tarde para detener la amenaza de la inteligencia artificial
En las últimas semanas, ha estallado una ola de incoherencias en las políticas de inteligencia artificial.
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