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| # | Nominee | Category | Votes | Recent Voters | |
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| 1 |  Sam Altman @sama | Media & Journalism+1 | 5 | ||
| 2 |  Eric Weinstein @ericrweinstein | Media & Journalism+1 | 4 | ||
| 3 |  Bill Gates @billgates | Media & Journalism+1 | 3 | ||
| 4 |  Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @mayoroflondon | Media & Journalism+1 | 1 |
The Trump Administration Defangs the Endangered Species Act
Guest · Sep 21, 2026 · 24m
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The Trump Administration Defangs the Endangered Species Act
with Guest
A new interpretation of the law would mean that only the intentional killing of animals, not collateral harm, would be illegal.
How a 1,000-Year-Old Tapestry Took London by Storm
with Year-Old Tapestry Took London by Storm
For the first time in centuries, the Bayeux Tapestry — a nearly 1,000-year-old piece of embroidery that depicts the invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066 — is on display in Britain. It was long said by art experts to be too fragile to move. But in a development that required geopolit
with Guest
The Oscar-winning writer returns to Facebook with “The Social Reckoning”— and surprises us with the revelation of why he is so drawn to uplift and romance.
The Techno-Religion at the Center of the A.I. Debate
with Religion at the Center of the A.I. Debate
Are those calling to slow down the development of artificial intelligence in a “doomsday cult,” as some critics say? Our reporter explains.
Why Gas Prices Just Keep Going Up
with Guest
Months into the war with Iran, its effects are still being felt at pumps around the world. Why?
48 Days Until the Midterms: Is a Blue Wave Coming?
with Guest
At a round-table discussion, Times political journalists talk about what we can expect in November.
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