Column: We memorialize 9/11 reflexively and habitually. But we have learned to overlook the more sinister and lasting changes — the loss of public space, the universality of surveillance, the fortification of our buildings and infrastructure. wapo.st/4cGydQq

Republicans held their first-ever midterm convention at President Trump’s request, focusing on his personality and policies. Here are some takeaways from the event: wapo.st/4dvNLXo

The contiguous U.S. just experienced its warmest summer on record, according to data by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with sweltering conditions driven by nights — particularly in the West — that would not cool. wapo.st/4xj8ll1

At least 40 burial sites across the U.S. hold more than 1,000 graves of children who died in state custody, often in unmarked plots, a new study has found — suggesting the deadly toll of America’s first youth prisons is more widespread than previously known. t.co/VNqeGkhyInMostrar mais

Breaking news: Inflation held steady in August, extending a stretch of high year-over-year price increases that have soured Americans on the economy heading into November’s midterm elections. wapo.st/4r6tlK9

Jason Crow and Troy Downing rushed to serve after 9/11. And after multiple tours, these two men from different political parties found their way to Congress, inspired by their service and the lessons they took from it. wapo.st/4A8TxIa

An attendee at the Republican midterm convention on Thursday night shouted three times, “He should be shot!” — when Sen. Ted Cruz talked about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democratic Senate nominees Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico. wapo.st/46isSv8

Republicans got more of the campaign spending they’ve been anticipating from President Trump, with additional spending in House and Senate races bringing the total to $57 million. wapo.st/3SDiUBl

Despite initial fears of decline, New York City has transformed significantly since 9/11, becoming larger, wealthier and more diverse. New Yorkers share their stories of resilience and how they continue to adapt to a changing post-9/11 world: wapo.st/4dwjJTr

OpenAI and Anthropic were both founded by researchers linked to the AI safety movement, which takes seriously the possibility that advanced AI could one day wipe out humanity. As both companies grew, that view gained new prominence. wapo.st/4imQhCJ

President Trump said that the Pentagon’s top general was at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, but a Pentagon spokesman said that is not true. Gen. Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, instead spoke at a 9/11 anniversary event nearby. wapo.st/4A8Am1m

Princess Diana’s “revenge dress” that she wore on the night then-Prince Charles admitted he had cheated on her is set to be auctioned in December. The auction will represent the first time in decades that the black minidress will be available for sale. wapo.st/46mRyT9

Recent studies suggest that popular supplements like vitamin D, omega-3s and glucosamine may not be beneficial for aging brains and could even accelerate cognitive decline. The findings are preliminary and mainly come from observational studies. wapo.st/46QVjAp

Rabies cases in the U.S. from July to August increased 17 percent compared to the same period last year, following several “high-profile rabies outbreaks,” the CDC said. The disease spreads primarily through bites or scratches from an infected animal. wapo.st/4cFTD02

At some airports, we can’t get away fast enough. User-review sites such as Yelp and Tripadvisor are filled with critiques of airports. After scouring one-star reviews, we compiled a sampling of diatribes directed at 13 airports in the U.S. and Europe: wapo.st/4qWqZ0z

Republicans gathered in Dallas for the first Republican midterm convention — a two-day event featuring elected Republican officials, musical performances and other speakers in support of the party’s candidates running in the 2026 midterm elections. wapo.st/3VnqQr4

The top prosecutor leading a wide-ranging conspiracy investigation into President Donald Trump’s political foes resigned. Joseph diGenova — a Trump loyalist — told The Post that he has submitted his resignation to the attorney general. wapo.st/4cFggln

A display of 2,977 lights, one for each life lost during 9/11, formed the Twin Towers over New York Harbor ahead of the 25th anniversary.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a ban on “addictive” social media features for anyone under 16, advancing some of the country’s most significant new restrictions on tech platforms. wapo.st/3Vp6xcM

Exclusive: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was given access to military aircraft for his travels across the country, including as part of Republicans’ push ahead of the midterm elections, according to four people. wapo.st/4iVWntY

Two major Latino civil rights groups, a voting rights organization and the city of Denver are suing the Trump administration to keep armed immigration enforcement agents away from polling places, invoking a Civil War-era criminal law. wapo.st/4A5pIs1

House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain plans to frame Democratic policies, including those on immigration, as “communist” and too “radical” for American voters in a Republican midterm convention speech. wapo.st/46hjhVq

For a generation, a last-minute goodbye to a loved one at an airport gate or a quick hang during a layover wasn’t an option. Now, under a new program, that tradition could be revived. wapo.st/4A1zvzD

In a new review, researchers affirmed the importance of parental involvement in their teens' social media use. Monitoring and communication were linked to lower problematic or addictive social media use among children. wapo.st/46ghGiE

J Street, a liberal alternative to AIPAC in pro-Israel advocacy, said that it is making its largest investment ever to target Republican candidates who have been backed by AIPAC. wapo.st/4yqG7Ws

Authorities have charged or accused at least 50 law-enforcement officers of using license-plate readers for unauthorized purposes, including to stalk women without their knowledge or consent, a Post analysis of police and court records found. In 26 of these cases, police investi…Mostrar mais

Princess Diana’s “revenge dress” that she wore on the night then-Prince Charles admitted he had cheated on her is set to be auctioned in December. Diana sold the dress for about 40,000 British pounds in 1997 to raise money for cancer and AIDS charities. wapo.st/4iYuQbj

Review: Expectations for a video game based on any character, let alone “Marvel’s Wolverine,” can sound simple. Give me claws and let me loose on a room full of bad guys. Insomniac Games’s PlayStation 5 exclusive, releasing Sept. 15, gets that part right. wapo.st/4xY9Lm7

A group of Republican secretaries of state have asked the Supreme Court to prevent the Trump administration’s new mail-in ballot rule from taking effect during the 2026 midterm elections. wapo.st/3UFUzeN

President Trump recycled a familiar concept in pledging to send Americans $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms. Similar payments he promised previously never materialized. Here are all of Trump’s failed attempts: wapo.st/4xbLlUV

ICE agents conducting warrantless arrests in Frederick, Maryland, clashed violently with protesters on Friday, Sept. 4. “Our community was physically attacked by federal law enforcement officers,” the Frederick City Council president said. wapo.st/4gL9RHJ

In “Never Say Die,” Ke Huy Quan’s memoir that almost didn’t happen, the Oscar winner and former child actor opens up about his improbable journey. wapo.st/4hjR5r1

Some Republicans are saying they are worried about the cost and inflationary impacts of President Trump’s pledge to give American adults a $5,000 dividend if the GOP maintains control of Congress after the midterms. wapo.st/4A89AWT

The contiguous U.S. just experienced its warmest summer on record, according to new data, with sweltering conditions driven by nights — particularly in the West — that would not cool. Here’s where nighttime temperatures remained particularly warm: wapo.st/4xj8ll1

A doomsaying community once on the periphery of the tech industry has now gained influence, as AI “agents” perform amazing and alarming feats. wapo.st/4imQhCJ

New Mexico congressional leaders asked Google and Apple not to rename their state “New America” on the platforms’ maps should President Trump demand it. wapo.st/46cUkdE

At the GOP midterms convention, President Trump saved his sharpest words on trade policy for the Dallas Mavericks, panning the team’s swap of Luka Doncic for the L.A. Lakers’ Anthony Davis: “It might go down as the worst trade in the history of sports.” wapo.st/4iR0pE0

Two senators are set to introduce a bill next week that would restrict flights at National, also known as DCA, in an effort to make D.C.’s chronically congested airspace safer following the deadly 2025 plane crash near the airport. wapo.st/4imHDnW

President Trump said surging oil prices likely won’t come down until after U.S. midterm elections. The Trump administration is facing mounting pressure to address high gas prices as the war in Iran grinds on with no conclusion in sight. wapo.st/4hkRSrJ

AI researcher Jacob Coxon, who recently quit Anthropic, said the industry is “gambling with our lives.” His warning quickly attracted attention from members of Congress, who called for regulatory checks on AI. wapo.st/4dxsn47

An El Niño-driven wave of warm water is approaching the U.S. West Coast. It’s expected to raise sea levels and drive flood risks in the months ahead, affecting California’s Pacific Coast Highway and marine life. wapo.st/4r1EWds

President Trump announced that his administration would issue $500 rebate checks to about 1 million Americans he said had been wrongly overcharged through the Affordable Care Act. wapo.st/46iKbMs

In a new ad, Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa, recounts her story of choosing to continue a pregnancy despite a fetal anomaly. The ad resonates clearly in a state that has passed some of the strictest antiabortion laws. wapo.st/4iWT99C

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) and former president Barack Obama plan to hold a fundraiser in New York City today as Republicans partake in the second night of their midterm convention, which they’ve referred to as “Trumpapalooza.” wapo.st/4inZjzp

President Trump "promised" a $5,000 dividend to Americans if Republicans retain control of Congress in the midterm elections, prompting questions about how the benefit would work, whether it is legal and where the funds would come from. Read more: wapo.st/4gLoaMn

Exclusive: Federal officials are poised to declare an end to the nation’s largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak, which sickened thousands who ate shredded iceberg lettuce, according to people familiar with the matter. wapo.st/4yQuM2n

August was the Earth’s hottest month on record, according to the European Union Space Program. August also had the hottest sea-surface temperature in the oceans just outside the Arctic and Antarctic circles. wapo.st/4xlmu19

The Trump administration wants to eliminate a 60-day grace period that allows skilled foreign workers to remain in the U.S. after losing a job and instead require them to leave immediately. wapo.st/3TlEuKQ

As the 25th anniversary approaches, the Pentagon is the only one of the three 9/11 memorial locations without a visitor center or museum. Now, after many delays, a renewed effort to finally build the center is moving forward. wapo.st/4r1IxZj

President Trump has pledged a $5,000 dividend to every American adult — only if Republicans retain control of Congress in the midterm elections. The payments could cost an excess of $1 trillion. wapo.st/4gLoaMn