How a Cornell Student Went From Shame to Action

The woman known as “Jane Doe” was initially embarrassed about what happened at a fraternity party in 2024, but soon concluded: “I was assaulted.”Prosecutors have reopened the case of a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Cornell University fraternity brothers in 2024.

D Debra Kamin, Matt Flegenheimer, Amy Julia Harris and Sharon Otterman

The Cornell Rape Investigation: Five Takeaways

The New York Times obtained more than 1,000 pages from the university’s internal inquiry into accusations by “Jane Doe.” Here are the revelations so far.Cornell University’s investigation of a 2024 sexual assault allegation included interviews, emails and screenshots.

S Sharon Otterman

Trump’s Threat to Ban Diesel Exports Sets Off Global Alarms

A reduction in refineries has already driven the price of diesel to record highs, threatening economies. An U.S. export ban would be “tremendous shock and blow.”Workers unloading produce in Manila, where soaring global diesel prices are driving up transport costs and pushing everyday food prices out

L Lisa Friedman and River Akira Davis

5 Takeaways From the Debate for California Governor

Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, and Steve Hilton, a Republican, sparred over President Trump, taxes and immigration in their only scheduled meeting.Xavier Becerra, left, and Steve Hilton during the California governor debate in Burbank, Calif., on Wednesday.

L Laurel Rosenhall and Soumya Karlamangla

Who’s to Blame When A.I. Goes Rogue?

Many think artificial intelligence companies should be held liable for their runaway technology. But legal scholars say applying existing law could be messy

D David McCabe

A Hacking Competition Shows the Power of China’s Approach to A.I.

The winner of a cybersecurity contest prevailed by relying on an ‘open weight’ Chinese model — another sign that available A.I. systems could already be too powerful to easily regulate.Pavel Gurvich, the chief executive of the cybersecurity company Tenzai. Mr. Gurvich’s firm won the HackerOne contes

C Cade Metz