Russian Humanoid Robot Falls on Its Face in Hyped Debut

The robot, known as AIDOL, staggered onstage during a technology showcase in Moscow. Organizers blamed the mishap on calibration and lighting issues.

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Dismantled by DOGE, a Foreign Policy Center Finds New Life

The Kennan Institute, which researches Russia and the surrounding region, has re-emerged in a form that is smaller but more impervious to government control.

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We Met NEO, the Viral Humanoid Robot + HatGPT

People have been waiting for a robot to do their chores since they watched “The Jetsons.” Can the company behind NEO finally make it happen?

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The $1 Trillion Question Hanging Over Elon Musk’s Pay Package

Tesla shareholders approved his potentially record-breaking compensation package. But will he actually get the full award?

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A Nerve-Racking Week for SNAP Recipients, and Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Pay Deal

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

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Elon Musk Wins $1 Trillion Tesla Pay Package

Shareholders approved a plan to grant Mr. Musk shares worth nearly $1 trillion if he meets ambitious goals, including vastly expanding the company’s stock market valuation.

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A College Tries to Pitch In and Train Air Traffic Controllers

In Queens, a college of aeronautics is trying to help meet the need for controllers. I put on a headset and gave the training a try.

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Would Elon Musk Work Harder for $1 Trillion Than $1 Billion?

Economists and psychologists say that compensation may not provide as powerful an incentive as is often assumed.

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Trump Again Names Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA After Pulling His Nomination

The nomination of the billionaire entrepreneur, private astronaut and Elon Musk ally was before the floor of the Senate when the president abruptly withdrew it in June.

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Elon Musk’s $1 Trillion Payday

My colleague Jack Ewing explains the stakes ahead of a crucial Tesla board meeting.

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