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... In Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein,' the Titular Scientist Laments His Nightmarish Creation. But the Real World Can't Get Enough of His Monster

In the two centuries since the Gothic novel's publication, the English writer's tale of a science experiment gone wrong has captivated audiences around the world and taken on a life of its own
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/in-mary-shelleys-frankenstein-the-titular-scientist-laments-his-nightmarish-creation-but-the-real-world-cant-get-enough-of-his-monster-180987538/

... Why Did the U.S. Post Office Start Airmail So Early? And More Questions From Our Readers

You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/why-did-the-us-post-office-start-airmail-so-early-and-more-questions-from-our-readers-180987469/

... How the Hardy Boys Book Series Cracked the Case of Getting Kids Hooked on Reading

One author has been credited with creating the virtuous teenagers’ thrilling adventures for almost a century. But there’s a story behind that, too
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/how-hardy-boys-cracked-case-getting-kids-hooked-reading-180987462/

... In January 1776, Virginia’s Port City of Norfolk Was Set Ablaze, Galvanizing the Revolution. But Who Really Lit the Match?

Blaming the British for the destruction helped persuade some wavering colonists to back the fight for independence. But the source of the inferno was not what it seemed
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/january-1776-virginia-port-city-norfolk-set-ablaze-galvanizing-revolution-who-lit-match-180987460/

... The FTC Is Disappearing Blog Posts About AI Published During Lina Khan’s Tenure

The Federal Trade Commission removed several blog posts in recent months about open source and potential risks to consumers from the rapid spread of commercial AI tools.
https://www.wired.com/story/ftc-removes-blog-posts-about-ai-authored-by-by-lina-khan/

... Anthropic Has a Plan to Keep Its AI From Building a Nuclear Weapon. Will It Work?

Anthropic partnered with the US government to create a filter meant to block Claude from helping someone build a nuke. Experts are divided on whether its a necessary protection—or a protection at all.
https://www.wired.com/story/anthropic-has-a-plan-to-keep-its-ai-from-building-a-nuclear-weapon-will-it-work/

... Lower-Income Americans Are Missing Car Payments

Inflation and a tough job market are making it harder for some people to pay back the car loans they signed in better times.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/business/car-loans-missed-payments.html

... Wealthy Americans Are Spending. People With Less Are Struggling.

Data show a resilient economy. But that largely reflects spending by the rich, while others pull back amid high prices and a weakening labor market.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/business/economic-divide-spending-inflation-jobs.html

... Lawmaker Demands Hearing on U.S. Strikes on Boats in Caribbean

Representative Adam Smith said the Trump administration had failed to provide a legal rationale for killing rather than arresting drug trafficking suspects.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/us/politics/congress-boat-strikes-caribbean.html

... To Fight ICE, Portland’s Leaders Turn to What They Know Best: Zoning

Portland, Ore., is well known for its dense laws on land use. Now, under pressure from its liberal residents, the city is using those restrictions against immigrant detention.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/us/politics/portland-ice.html

... Judge Seeks Answers on Trump Immigration Crackdown in Chicago

A federal judge questioned operational leaders of the crackdown on Monday about their tactics and their use of tear gas.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/us/chicago-hearing-tear-gas-trump.html

... Louvre Robbery May Have Been More About Stones Than Art, Experts Say

Sunday’s robbery at the Paris museum could be the latest example of thieves targeting museums for jewels and precious metals to break down and sell on.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/arts/louvre-robbery-gems-precious-metals.html

... Louvre Museum Remains Closed After Jewelry Robbery: What to Know

A stunning heist has raised uncomfortable questions about security at the Paris museum.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/world/europe/france-louvre-jewel-heist.html

... Other Brazen Art Heists Like the Louvre Jewelry Theft

The robbery at the Paris museum on Sunday is only the latest in a long line of breaches.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/us/art-museum-heists-louvre.html

... Colin Jost, Pete Davidson and the Staten Island Ferry Fiasco

Nearly four years after they bought an out-of-service ferryboat for $280,100, their plans for a floating event space may be running aground.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/style/colin-jost-pete-davidson-staten-island-ferry.html

... This Weekend’s Violence in Gaza Shows How Fragile the Cease-Fire Really Is

A round of violence on Sunday was short-lived, but analysts expect more tensions between Israel and Palestinian militants that will put the truce under strain.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/world/middleeast/gaza-israel-hamas-cease-fire.html

... Where Does the Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Stand?

Unresolved issues and flare-ups of violence threaten to destabilize the fragile agreement.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/world/middleeast/israel-hamas-gaza-cease-fire.html

... Amazon’s AWS Disruption Creates Outages for Hundreds of Websites for Hours

Amazon Web Services, a major provider of cloud services, cited a problem at its data center in Northern Virginia. The outage highlighted the fragility of global internet infrastructure.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/business/aws-down-internet-outage.html

... Supreme Court Will Weigh Gun Restrictions for Drug Users

The Second Amendment case tests a federal law used to convict Hunter Biden that bars drug users and addicts from possessing guns.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/us/politics/supreme-court-gun-drug-users.html

... Canada Moves to Discourage Arctic Rivals as the Fabled Northwest Passage Opens Up

The Inuit of the far north helped solve the mystery of a doomed 19th-century expedition. Now Canada needs them to strengthen its claim to this newly contested region.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/20/world/canada/canada-arctic-northwest-passage.html