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May 22, 2025

Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot and Killed Outside Event in Washington, Officials Say

by Maggie Haberman, Glenn Thrush and Chris Cameron

Officials said that the shooting occurred near an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. A suspect, who expressed solidarity with Palestine, is in custody.


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House G.O.P. Presses Ahead on Tax and Spending Bill, With Votes Uncertain

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House G.O.P. Presses Ahead on Tax and Spending Bill, With Votes Uncertain

by Catie Edmondson and Michael Gold

After Speaker Mike Johnson finalized a series of changes aimed at winning over holdouts, a key committee approved the measure. But its fate in a floor vote was far from assured.

Bill Would Give Newborns $1,000 in ‘Trump Accounts’

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Bill Would Give Newborns $1,000 in ‘Trump Accounts’

by Andrew Duehren

The money would be invested on children’s behalf in the financial markets for them to use once they had grown up.

How ‘No Tax on Tips’ Would Affect Waiters, Drivers and Diners

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How ‘No Tax on Tips’ Would Affect Waiters, Drivers and Diners

by Julia Moskin

Proposed changes making their way through Congress would benefit many employees, but some details are still in flux.

Trump’s Apple Threat Complicates India’s Tariff Negotiations

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Trump’s Apple Threat Complicates India’s Tariff Negotiations

by Alex Travelli

Apple and India have invested years and billions of dollars in teaming up against China. India sees it as a strength. To President Trump, it looks like leverage.

Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Confrontation

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Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Confrontation

by Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs

President Trump showed a video and leafed through printouts that he falsely claimed showed widespread persecution of white South Africans. The country’s president tried to correct the record.

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Inside the Oval Office Meeting With South Africa’s President

by John Eligon, Gabriel Blanco and Christina Shaman

John Eligon, Johannesburg bureau chief, recounts what he witnessed in the Oval Office when President Trump confronted the visiting President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa with an elaborate presentation attempting to falsely prove a “genocide” against white Afrikaners.

Trump Casts Himself as a Protector of Persecuted White People

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Trump Casts Himself as a Protector of Persecuted White People

by Zolan Kanno-Youngs

President Trump publicly dressed down the president of South Africa based on a fringe conspiracy theory, providing a vivid distillation of his views on race.

Trump Claimed a Video Showed ‘Burial Sites’ of White Farmers. It Didn’t.

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Trump Claimed a Video Showed ‘Burial Sites’ of White Farmers. It Didn’t.

by Riley Mellen and Aric Toler

During a meeting with South Africa’s president, President Trump played the video as evidence of racial persecution. A Times analysis found he misrepresented the contents of the video.

Inside Trump Officials’ Debate Over Abrego Garcia’s Deportation

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Inside Trump Officials’ Debate Over Abrego Garcia’s Deportation

by Hamed Aleaziz and Alan Feuer

A Maryland man’s deportation to El Salvador set off a fierce debate among officials in three cabinet agencies, despite agreement there had been a mistake.

Judge Finds Trump Administration Violated Court Order With Deportation Flight to South Sudan

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Judge Finds Trump Administration Violated Court Order With Deportation Flight to South Sudan

by Alan Feuer, Tyler Pager, Hamed Aleaziz and Mattathias Schwartz

Lawyers for some of the eight migrants deported Tuesday said they were told they were being sent to South Sudan. People familiar with the flight said it had landed for the time being in Djibouti.

U.S. Formally Accepts Luxury Jet From Qatar for Trump

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U.S. Formally Accepts Luxury Jet From Qatar for Trump

by Eric Lipton and Eric Schmitt

The Air Force has been asked to figure out a way to upgrade it so it can be put into use as a new Air Force One for the president.

An Expensive Alzheimer’s Lifestyle Plan Offers False Hope, Experts Say

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An Expensive Alzheimer’s Lifestyle Plan Offers False Hope, Experts Say

by Lindsay Gellman

Thousands of people have paid for Dale Bredesen’s unconventional program to reverse Alzheimer’s symptoms. The medical establishment says there’s little to no proof it works.

Graduates Boo Columbia’s President at Commencement After a Fraught Year

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Graduates Boo Columbia’s President at Commencement After a Fraught Year

by Sharon Otterman

Claire Shipman, the university’s acting president, noted the absence of Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate who continues to be detained by immigration authorities.

U.S. Fights to Keep Mahmoud Khalil From Holding His Month-Old Child

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U.S. Fights to Keep Mahmoud Khalil From Holding His Month-Old Child

by Jonah E. Bromwich

A judge ordered the Trump administration to let Mr. Khalil meet with his wife and infant son before a hearing on his immigration case. It was unclear whether they would be separated by plexiglass.

Jim Irsay, Colts Owner and CEO, Dies at 65

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Jim Irsay, Colts Owner and CEO, Dies at 65

by Ken Belson

He took over the business from his father in 1997 and turned the team into one of the best in the league, with a Super Bowl win during the 2006 season.

Trump’s Federal Cuts Threaten Natural Disaster Support Americans Rely On

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Trump’s Federal Cuts Threaten Natural Disaster Support Americans Rely On

by Patricia Mazzei, Judson Jones, Christopher Flavelle, Emily Cochrane and Jennifer Reed

President Trump’s efforts to downsize the government threaten essential functions that Americans have come to rely on before, during and after natural disasters.

Warning Sirens Were Silent Ahead of Deadly Tornado in St. Louis, City Says

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Warning Sirens Were Silent Ahead of Deadly Tornado in St. Louis, City Says

by Mark Walker

Mayor Cara Spencer placed the city’s emergency manager on administrative leave pending an investigation into the failure to warn residents.

White Afrikaners Are Trump’s Kind of Oppressed Minority

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White Afrikaners Are Trump’s Kind of Oppressed Minority

by Richard Poplak

The race-baiting grift is alive and well in South Africa.

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Pope Leo Brings More than Linguistic Gifts. He Has Cultural Fluency.

by Greg Burke

Pope Leo’s fluency in English, Spanish and Italian will help him govern the global church — and the Vatican.

Inspector Let Recruits Who Failed Psychological Exam Join the N.Y.P.D.

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Inspector Let Recruits Who Failed Psychological Exam Join the N.Y.P.D.

by Maria Cramer

Terrell Anderson, the former head of a unit charged with assessing candidates, has been transferred. He has been praised as an innovative officer.

Freddy Lim, Frontman of Chthonic, Is Taiwan’s New Envoy to Finland

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Freddy Lim, Frontman of Chthonic, Is Taiwan’s New Envoy to Finland

by Ephrat Livni

Freddy Lim, the founder and lead singer of Chthonic, is well known in Finland, a heavy metal capital of the world.

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Craig Steinley, VP of Appraisal Institute, Voted Out After Harassment Claims

by Debra Kamin

Calls for Craig Steinley to step down from the Appraisal Institute began immediately after The New York Times revealed claims of improper touching from multiple women.

End of Federal Oversight Plan for Minneapolis Police Draws Criticism Over Timing

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End of Federal Oversight Plan for Minneapolis Police Draws Criticism Over Timing

by Ernesto Londoño

The Trump administration announced the withdrawal of the plan just days before the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s killing.


World

When U.S. and Israel Bomb the Houthis, Civilians Pay the Highest Price

World

When U.S. and Israel Bomb the Houthis, Civilians Pay the Highest Price

by Ismaeel Naar and Saeed Al-Batati

Military strikes in Yemen and sanctions targeting the Iran-backed militia have compounded a humanitarian crisis in the poorest country in the Middle East, officials say.

Trump’s Tariffs Impede Malaysia’s Plan to Prepare for A.I.

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Trump’s Tariffs Impede Malaysia’s Plan to Prepare for A.I.

by Zunaira Saieed

A crucial cog in the global semiconductor industry, Malaysia aims to build high-end chips. It will have to contend with President Trump’s trade policy first.

Putin Visits Kursk for First Time Since Russia Drove Out Ukrainian Forces

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Putin Visits Kursk for First Time Since Russia Drove Out Ukrainian Forces

by Anatoly Kurmanaev and Ivan Nechepurenko

The Russian leader traveled to the region in the west of the country where a surprise incursion last year embarrassed Moscow.

India’s Security Forces Kill Dozens in a Bid to Crush Leftist Rebels

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India’s Security Forces Kill Dozens in a Bid to Crush Leftist Rebels

by Pragati K.B.

Military operations have intensified in recent weeks as the government has set a deadline of next year to defeat a decades-old Maoist insurgency.

Trump Ambushes South African President Ramaphosa With Claims of Genocide: What to Know

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Trump Ambushes South African President Ramaphosa With Claims of Genocide: What to Know

by John Eligon, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Erica L. Green

President Cyril Ramaphosa pushed back on Mr. Trump’s allegations.

German Police Arrest Five Teenagers in Domestic Terrorism Raid

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German Police Arrest Five Teenagers in Domestic Terrorism Raid

by Lynsey Chutel and Christopher F. Schuetze

The group planned and carried out arson attacks on buildings housing asylum seekers, authorities said, warning that far-right extremist organizations are increasingly attracting young people.

Andriy Portnov, Former Ukrainian Official, Is Shot Dead in Spain

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Andriy Portnov, Former Ukrainian Official, Is Shot Dead in Spain

by Maria Varenikova and José Bautista

Andriy Portnov was a senior aide to Ukraine’s former president Viktor F. Yanukovych, who was ousted in a 2014 uprising over his alignment with Moscow.

Iran Executes Man Over Deadly 2023 Attack on Azerbaijan Embassy

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Iran Executes Man Over Deadly 2023 Attack on Azerbaijan Embassy

by Leily Nikounazar and Qasim Nauman

The killing of the embassy’s head of security strained an already tense relationship between the neighboring countries.

Israel Said It Eased Its Blockade, But Gazans Are Still Waiting for Food

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Israel Said It Eased Its Blockade, But Gazans Are Still Waiting for Food

by Aaron Boxerman, Bilal Shbair and Iyad Abuheweila

Three days after Israel said it would relax its blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, little, if any, of the urgently needed food, fuel and medicine appeared to have reached Palestinians.

Israeli Soldiers Fire Warning Shots to Disperse Western Diplomats Touring West Bank

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Israeli Soldiers Fire Warning Shots to Disperse Western Diplomats Touring West Bank

by Fatima AbdulKarim

The event in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, came amid rising tensions between Israel and its foreign partners.

School Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 6, Including 4 Students

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School Bus Bombing in Pakistan Kills at Least 6, Including 4 Students

by Zia ur-Rehman

The vehicle was carrying dozens of children to a military-run school in southwestern Balochistan Province, a region long roiled by rebel activity.

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Aid to Enter Gaza

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Pope Leo XIV Calls for Aid to Enter Gaza

by Elisabetta Povoledo

Calling the hunger crisis in the war-torn territory “heart-rending,” the pope used his first general audience to highlight the issue.

Freddy Lim, Frontman of Chthonic, Is Taiwan’s New Envoy to Finland

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Freddy Lim, Frontman of Chthonic, Is Taiwan’s New Envoy to Finland

by Ephrat Livni

Freddy Lim, the founder and lead singer of Chthonic, is well known in Finland, a heavy metal capital of the world.

Thursday Briefing

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Thursday Briefing

by Natasha Frost

A fraught White House meeting.

Short of Prison Space, U.K. Looks to U.S. Model of Time Off for Good Conduct

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Short of Prison Space, U.K. Looks to U.S. Model of Time Off for Good Conduct

by Lizzie Dearden

An official review commissioned by the British government calls for criminals to earn earlier release, and cites Texas as a particular example.

Trump Casts Himself as a Protector of Persecuted White People

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Trump Casts Himself as a Protector of Persecuted White People

by Zolan Kanno-Youngs

President Trump publicly dressed down the president of South Africa based on a fringe conspiracy theory, providing a vivid distillation of his views on race.

Thursday Briefing: Trump Lectures South Africa’s Leader

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Thursday Briefing: Trump Lectures South Africa’s Leader

by Justin Porter

Plus, everyone is moving to Chengdu.

Don’t Mention Climate: Now, Clean Energy Is All About the Money

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Don’t Mention Climate: Now, Clean Energy Is All About the Money

by Brad Plumer and Lisa Friedman

The Inflation Reduction Act was once hailed as the biggest climate law in U.S. history. But as supporters try to save it, they’ve stopped talking about the environment altogether.

Republican Bill Could Set Off Global Tax Fight

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Republican Bill Could Set Off Global Tax Fight

by Alan Rappeport

Retaliatory taxes on foreign companies operating in the U.S. could open the door for a broader economic conflict.

U.S. Is Reviewing Impossible Metals Proposal to Mine the Seabed

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U.S. Is Reviewing Impossible Metals Proposal to Mine the Seabed

by Max Bearak

The Interior Department said it would review a new proposal for operations off the coast of American Samoa.

Chris Brown Released on $6 Million Bail by London Court

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Chris Brown Released on $6 Million Bail by London Court

by Lizzie Dearden

The R&B singer was charged last week with grievous bodily harm over a 2023 incident in England. His release from custody means he can proceed with a world tour.

E.U. Offers Emergency Funding for Radio Free Europe After Trump Cuts

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E.U. Offers Emergency Funding for Radio Free Europe After Trump Cuts

by Jenny Gross

The European Union said it would provide short-term financing for Radio Free Europe, but the amount falls short of what the news outlet says it needs to stay afloat.

Hong Kong Journalists Say Their Taxes Are Now Under Scrutiny

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Hong Kong Journalists Say Their Taxes Are Now Under Scrutiny

by Tiffany May

Several news outlets have been unreasonably subjected to tax investigations, according to the city’s journalists’ association, adding to pressures on press freedom.

World

Did Soccer Originate in Scotland? New Claim Draws Jeers in England.

by Franz Lidz

The discovery of a 17th-century “foot-ball” pitch in Scotland would relocate the birthplace of the modern game.

Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Confrontation

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Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Confrontation

by Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs

President Trump showed a video and leafed through printouts that he falsely claimed showed widespread persecution of white South Africans. The country’s president tried to correct the record.

World

Text Messages Between Russian Spies, Annotated

by Michael Schwirtz and Jane Bradley

The messages offer a glimpse at life deep undercover. Our correspondents break down four revealing exchanges.

Japanese Farm Minister Resigns After Saying He’d Never Bought Rice

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Japanese Farm Minister Resigns After Saying He’d Never Bought Rice

by Martin Fackler

The remark came in the midst of a rice shortage that has infuriated voters. “Frankly, my supporters give me quite a lot of rice,” said the minister, Taku Eto.

Wednesday Briefing

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Wednesday Briefing

by Natasha Frost

A rebuke from Israel’s allies.

French Government and Nestlé Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal

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French Government and Nestlé Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal

by Jonathan Wolfe

An inquiry found that Nestlé and French officials had concealed the company’s practice of filtering Perrier water it labels “natural.” The head of Nestlé has suggested that human activity is making pure water scarcer.

From Oregon, a Chocolate Cake That Changes Hearts and Minds

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From Oregon, a Chocolate Cake That Changes Hearts and Minds

by Cara Buckley and Will Matsuda

The Portland area is a hot spot for vegans, who have the most environmentally friendly diets. It has also yielded a game-changing dessert.

Minnesota’s Green Crew Is Helping Teens Fight Climate Anxiety

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Minnesota’s Green Crew Is Helping Teens Fight Climate Anxiety

by Kate Selig and Tim Gruber

Run by teenagers, for teenagers, the Green Crew helps students get their hands dirty with projects like tree planting, trail restoration and invasive species removal.

Virginia Farmers Are Reviving a Tradition of Harvesting Herbs

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Virginia Farmers Are Reviving a Tradition of Harvesting Herbs

by Austyn Gaffney and Morgan Hornsby

Farmers have banded together to make the market for herbal supplements and remedies, part of Appalachia’s cultural heritage, more sustainable and more profitable.

How a Water Conservation Idea Won Over Oklahoma Farmers

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How a Water Conservation Idea Won Over Oklahoma Farmers

by Cara Buckley and Nick Oxford

Haunted by memories of the Dust Bowl, Oklahoma farmers have adopted conservation practices that have helped to revive about 100 streams.

McCormick Place in Chicago Is Helping to Reduce Bird Deaths

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McCormick Place in Chicago Is Helping to Reduce Bird Deaths

by Catrin Einhorn and Vincent Alban

Chicago is one of the most dangerous cities in the United States for migrating birds, and a glassy lakefront conference center was especially lethal.

Wednesday Briefing: Israel’s Allies Tell It to Stop

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Wednesday Briefing: Israel’s Allies Tell It to Stop

by Justin Porter

Plus, the International Booker Prize.

Trump’s New Position on the War in Ukraine: Not My Problem

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Trump’s New Position on the War in Ukraine: Not My Problem

by David E. Sanger, Jonathan Swan, Maggie Haberman and Michael Schwirtz

In a reversal, President Trump appears to have backed off joining a European push for new sanctions on Russia, seemingly eager to move on to doing business deals with it.

Venezuela Frees an Air Force Veteran the U.S. Says Was Wrongfully Held

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Venezuela Frees an Air Force Veteran the U.S. Says Was Wrongfully Held

by Genevieve Glatsky

The family of Joseph St. Clair confirmed his release. The move comes as the United States threatens to choke off Venezuela’s critical oil revenue.

E.U. to Lift Economic Sanctions on Syria

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E.U. to Lift Economic Sanctions on Syria

by Jeanna Smialek

European Union foreign ministers on Tuesday agreed to lift the remaining economic curbs on the war-torn country, amid concerns it could slip back into conflict.

R.F.K. Jr. Has Unlikely Allies in His Drive to Limit Atrazine

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R.F.K. Jr. Has Unlikely Allies in His Drive to Limit Atrazine

by Hiroko Tabuchi

An unlikely group is coalescing around the health secretary’s drive for restrictions on atrazine, which is linked to cancer, birth defects and low sperm counts.

EU Approves New Sanctions on Russia in Push for Ukraine Cease-fire

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EU Approves New Sanctions on Russia in Push for Ukraine Cease-fire

by Jeanna Smialek

The European Union has now targeted Moscow’s fleet of covert oil tankers and plans more restrictions, as the Trump administration’s approach to the war shifts.

Ukrainians Brace for a Longer War as Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Call

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Ukrainians Brace for a Longer War as Trump Backs Off Cease-Fire Call

by Marc Santora, Maria Varenikova and Liubov Sholudko

President Trump appears to be stepping back from trying to end the war in Ukraine. Many in the country see little choice but to battle on.

G7 Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump’s Trade War

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G7 Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump’s Trade War

by Alan Rappeport and Ana Swanson

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet his international counterparts at a G7 finance ministers meeting in Canada.

Telefonica Outage in Spain Knocks Out Emergency Lines

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Telefonica Outage in Spain Knocks Out Emergency Lines

by Lynsey Chutel, Qasim Nauman and Rachel Chaundler

The outage Tuesday knocked out emergency phone lines in several parts of the country for several hours.

Britain, France and Canada Condemn Israel’s Expansion of Gaza War

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Britain, France and Canada Condemn Israel’s Expansion of Gaza War

by Aaron Boxerman and Stephen Castle

Britain, France and Canada called the Israeli plans for escalation “disproportionate” and “egregious” at a time when the U.N. is warning the population is at risk of famine.

Trump-Putin Call Notches Diplomatic Win for Russia, but Economic Goals Remain in Limbo

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Trump-Putin Call Notches Diplomatic Win for Russia, but Economic Goals Remain in Limbo

by Anatoly Kurmanaev

The Kremlin has withstood pressure for an immediate cease-fire as a precondition for peace talks, but the Russian president’s push for normalizing relations with the United States appears in limbo.

U.S. Bill Named for Artemis Ghasemzadeh Aims to Shield Asylum Seekers

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U.S. Bill Named for Artemis Ghasemzadeh Aims to Shield Asylum Seekers

by Farnaz Fassihi and Hamed Aleaziz

A lawmaker is introducing a bill named for Artemis Ghasemzadeh, an Iranian Christian convert, that seeks to stop the expedited removal of people fleeing countries that persecute religious minorities.

U.S. Says It Wants Trade, Not Aid, in Africa. Cuts Threaten Both.

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U.S. Says It Wants Trade, Not Aid, in Africa. Cuts Threaten Both.

by Elian Peltier

President Trump’s slashing of foreign assistance threatens road and energy projects that diplomats and experts say align with U.S. priorities.

Trump’s Gulf Trip Also Brought Benefits to Elon Musk

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Trump’s Gulf Trip Also Brought Benefits to Elon Musk

by Mara Hvistendahl, Rebecca R. Ruiz and Ryan Mac

The world’s richest man inked new deals as he tagged along on President Trump’s tour of the Gulf.

Second Man Charged Over Fires at Properties Linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

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Second Man Charged Over Fires at Properties Linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

by Lizzie Dearden

The British police said they had charged a Romanian national, Stanislav Carpiuc, with conspiracy to commit arson. Fires struck two buildings and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

China’s Fighter Jets and Missiles Get a Boost From the India-Pakistan Clash

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China’s Fighter Jets and Missiles Get a Boost From the India-Pakistan Clash

by Vivian Wang

The reported success of Chinese-made fighter jets and air-to-air missiles in the conflict has fed nationalist pride in China, and has renewed warnings to Taiwan.

Tuesday Briefing

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Tuesday Briefing

by Natasha Frost

President Trump’s conversation with Vladimir Putin.

UK’s Trade Deals Bare the Reality It’s a Midsize Economy Among Giants

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UK’s Trade Deals Bare the Reality It’s a Midsize Economy Among Giants

by Mark Landler

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government had to make some politically fraught concessions to eke out trade deals with the E.U. and the U.S.

How Trump’s Search for a New Air Force One Led to Qatar’s Jet

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How Trump’s Search for a New Air Force One Led to Qatar’s Jet

by Eric Lipton, Maggie Haberman, Adam Rasgon and Eric Schmitt

Qatar had been trying to sell off a luxury jet for years, with no luck. Then President Trump’s team set its sights on it.

Trump Backs Off His Demand That Russia Declare a Cease-Fire in Ukraine

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Trump Backs Off His Demand That Russia Declare a Cease-Fire in Ukraine

by Erica L. Green and Anton Troianovski

President Trump once vowed to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours. Now he says the two sides should work it out themselves.

What to Know About the Mexican Navy Ship That Crashed Into the Brooklyn Bridge

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What to Know About the Mexican Navy Ship That Crashed Into the Brooklyn Bridge

by Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and James Wagner

The ship ARM Cuauhtémoc — with 277 people on board, including 175 naval cadets — was on a good-will tour throughout the world.

Tuesday Briefing: A Trump-Putin Phone Call

World

Tuesday Briefing: A Trump-Putin Phone Call

by Emmett Lindner

Plus, the return of a spy’s archives.

Israel Recovers Troves of Documents Belonging to Its Most Famous Spy

World

Israel Recovers Troves of Documents Belonging to Its Most Famous Spy

by Claire Moses

Israel has long sought to bring home from Syria the remains of Eli Cohen, whose spying work is credited with helping Israel win the Arab-Israeli War of 1967.

Prominent Anti-Corruption Lawyer Is Arrested in El Salvador

World

Prominent Anti-Corruption Lawyer Is Arrested in El Salvador

by Annie Correal

Ruth López was detained Sunday in what rights groups say represents a ‘dangerous escalation’ in President Nayib Bukele’s crackdown on dissent. The attorney general confirmed the arrest.

World

India Arrests an Academic for Antiwar Posts on Instagram

by Alex Travelli and Suhasini Raj

The arrest of a political science professor shows Indian leaders’ sensitivity to the political fallout from the military flare-up.


U.S.

Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot and Killed Outside Event in Washington, Officials Say

U.S.

Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot and Killed Outside Event in Washington, Officials Say

by Maggie Haberman, Glenn Thrush and Chris Cameron

Officials said that the shooting occurred near an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. A suspect, who expressed solidarity with Palestine, is in custody.

Trump Casts Himself as a Protector of Persecuted White People

U.S.

Trump Casts Himself as a Protector of Persecuted White People

by Zolan Kanno-Youngs

President Trump publicly dressed down the president of South Africa based on a fringe conspiracy theory, providing a vivid distillation of his views on race.

Trump Claimed a Video Showed ‘Burial Sites’ of White Farmers. It Didn’t.

U.S.

Trump Claimed a Video Showed ‘Burial Sites’ of White Farmers. It Didn’t.

by Riley Mellen and Aric Toler

During a meeting with South Africa’s president, President Trump played the video as evidence of racial persecution. A Times analysis found he misrepresented the contents of the video.

U.S.

Inside the Oval Office Meeting With South Africa’s President

by John Eligon, Gabriel Blanco and Christina Shaman

John Eligon, Johannesburg bureau chief, recounts what he witnessed in the Oval Office when President Trump confronted the visiting President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa with an elaborate presentation attempting to falsely prove a “genocide” against white Afrikaners.

Warning Sirens Were Silent Ahead of Deadly Tornado in St. Louis, City Says

U.S.

Warning Sirens Were Silent Ahead of Deadly Tornado in St. Louis, City Says

by Mark Walker

Mayor Cara Spencer placed the city’s emergency manager on administrative leave pending an investigation into the failure to warn residents.

Trump’s Federal Cuts Threaten Natural Disaster Support Americans Rely On

U.S.

Trump’s Federal Cuts Threaten Natural Disaster Support Americans Rely On

by Patricia Mazzei, Judson Jones, Christopher Flavelle, Emily Cochrane and Jennifer Reed

President Trump’s efforts to downsize the government threaten essential functions that Americans have come to rely on before, during and after natural disasters.

End of Federal Oversight Plan for Minneapolis Police Draws Criticism Over Timing

U.S.

End of Federal Oversight Plan for Minneapolis Police Draws Criticism Over Timing

by Ernesto Londoño

The Trump administration announced the withdrawal of the plan just days before the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s killing.

What Could Happen As Federal Oversight of Police Departments Ends

U.S.

What Could Happen As Federal Oversight of Police Departments Ends

by Shaila Dewan

The Justice Department ended efforts to push for reform in Minneapolis, Louisville and several other cities. But does federal involvement make a difference in policing?

Inside Trump Officials’ Debate Over Abrego Garcia’s Deportation

U.S.

Inside Trump Officials’ Debate Over Abrego Garcia’s Deportation

by Hamed Aleaziz and Alan Feuer

A Maryland man’s deportation to El Salvador set off a fierce debate among officials in three cabinet agencies, despite agreement there had been a mistake.

Trump Says the U.S. Is Close to Brokering a Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

U.S.

Trump Says the U.S. Is Close to Brokering a Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

by Ruth Maclean

After decades of conflict between two African countries, President Trump and an adviser said the two sides, with U.S. help, had created an agreement that was now being finalized.

Senate Democrats Ask for Inquiry Into Pam Bondi’s Role in Qatar Jet Gifted to Trump

U.S.

Senate Democrats Ask for Inquiry Into Pam Bondi’s Role in Qatar Jet Gifted to Trump

by Michael Gold

In a letter to the Justice Department, the senators raised concern that Attorney General Pam Bondi’s approval allowed the president to skirt constitutional, ethical and legal limits to such a large foreign gift.

Florida Prosecutors Are Investigating a Charity Tied to Casey DeSantis

U.S.

Florida Prosecutors Are Investigating a Charity Tied to Casey DeSantis

by Patricia Mazzei

The Hope Florida Foundation came under scrutiny this spring when Republican state lawmakers and news reporters drew attention to contributions it had made to political committees.

Trump’s Firings of Rights Watchdog Board Members Were Illegal, Judge Rules

U.S.

Trump’s Firings of Rights Watchdog Board Members Were Illegal, Judge Rules

by Charlie Savage

A federal court ruled that President Trump’s removals were illegal and arbitrary and ordered two board members reinstated.

Republican Bill Could Set Off Global Tax Fight

U.S.

Republican Bill Could Set Off Global Tax Fight

by Alan Rappeport

Retaliatory taxes on foreign companies operating in the U.S. could open the door for a broader economic conflict.

Democrats Hammer Linda McMahon Over Education Department Cuts

U.S.

Democrats Hammer Linda McMahon Over Education Department Cuts

by Michael C. Bender

Ms. McMahon defended President Trump’s budget proposal, which puts her agency on the chopping block.

Pete Hegseth Leads Christian Prayer Service in the Pentagon

U.S.

Pete Hegseth Leads Christian Prayer Service in the Pentagon

by John Ismay

The event was held in the Pentagon’s auditorium during working hours and featured Mr. Hegseth’s pastor.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Shield DOGE From Releasing Records

U.S.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Shield DOGE From Releasing Records

by Abbie VanSickle

Government lawyers asked the justices to block a lower court order that Elon Musk’s team and the Office of Management and Budget turn over internal documents.

Judge Finds Trump Administration Violated Court Order With Deportation Flight to South Sudan

U.S.

Judge Finds Trump Administration Violated Court Order With Deportation Flight to South Sudan

by Alan Feuer, Tyler Pager, Hamed Aleaziz and Mattathias Schwartz

Lawyers for some of the eight migrants deported Tuesday said they were told they were being sent to South Sudan. People familiar with the flight said it had landed for the time being in Djibouti.

If Justice Dept. Can’t Prosecute Trump’s Foes, It Will ‘Shame’ Them, Official Says

U.S.

If Justice Dept. Can’t Prosecute Trump’s Foes, It Will ‘Shame’ Them, Official Says

by Glenn Thrush and Alan Feuer

Prosecutors have long spoken only through court filings, to investigate crimes, not people. That’s changing as President Trump demands his administration target enemies, with little evidence of criminality.

U.S. Formally Accepts Luxury Jet From Qatar for Trump

U.S.

U.S. Formally Accepts Luxury Jet From Qatar for Trump

by Eric Lipton and Eric Schmitt

The Air Force has been asked to figure out a way to upgrade it so it can be put into use as a new Air Force One for the president.

South African Golfers Went to White House to Defuse Tension. It Didn’t Work.

U.S.

South African Golfers Went to White House to Defuse Tension. It Didn’t Work.

by Lynsey Chutel

President Cyril Ramaphosa was joined by two fellow South Africans well acquainted with President Trump: the golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen.

When Trump Was the One Taking Land From Farmers

U.S.

When Trump Was the One Taking Land From Farmers

by Zolan Kanno-Youngs

The president has railed against South Africa’s seizures of land from white farmers. But during his first term, he pushed to take land for his border wall using eminent domain.

What We Know About the Escape From a New Orleans Jail

U.S.

What We Know About the Escape From a New Orleans Jail

by Isabella Kwai

The Louisiana authorities are still searching for five of the 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center last week.

Justice Dept. to End Oversight of Local Police Accused of Abuses

U.S.

Justice Dept. to End Oversight of Local Police Accused of Abuses

by Jacey Fortin, Devlin Barrett, Ernesto Londoño and Shaila Dewan

Days before the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, the Trump administration said that it would abandon efforts to reduce police violence there and in several other cities.

Gerry Connolly, Democratic Congressman of Virginia, Dies at 75

U.S.

Gerry Connolly, Democratic Congressman of Virginia, Dies at 75

by Trip Gabriel

He had announced late last year that he was being treated for cancer of the esophagus. He told his constituents in April that he would not seek re-election.

House G.O.P. Presses Ahead on Tax and Spending Bill, With Votes Uncertain

U.S.

House G.O.P. Presses Ahead on Tax and Spending Bill, With Votes Uncertain

by Catie Edmondson and Michael Gold

After Speaker Mike Johnson finalized a series of changes aimed at winning over holdouts, a key committee approved the measure. But its fate in a floor vote was far from assured.

Senate Clears Way to Overturn California Air Pollution Standards

U.S.

Senate Clears Way to Overturn California Air Pollution Standards

by Carl Hulse

Republicans used a procedural tactic to counter Democratic accusations they were gutting the filibuster and lay the groundwork to block a California plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles.

Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Confrontation

U.S.

Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Confrontation

by Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs

President Trump showed a video and leafed through printouts that he falsely claimed showed widespread persecution of white South Africans. The country’s president tried to correct the record.

Federal Cuts Become ‘All Consuming’ at Harvard’s Public Health School

U.S.

Federal Cuts Become ‘All Consuming’ at Harvard’s Public Health School

by Jenna Russell

At the T.H. Chan School of Public Health, which relies heavily on federal support, a crisis response is underway and a reshaping of the institution feels inevitable.

Some Students Weigh Leaving the U.S. for College

U.S.

Some Students Weigh Leaving the U.S. for College

by Sara Ruberg

Amid political attacks and funding cuts, some American students are changing their college and graduate school plans and heading to other countries.

Trump and Biden Backed Easing Marijuana Policy. What Happened?

U.S.

Trump and Biden Backed Easing Marijuana Policy. What Happened?

by Ernesto Londoño

Removing marijuana from the government’s most restrictive class of drugs had rare bipartisan support last year. But the D.E.A. slowed the effort and legal challenges followed.


Politics

Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot and Killed Outside Event in Washington, Officials Say

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Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot and Killed Outside Event in Washington, Officials Say

by Maggie Haberman, Glenn Thrush and Chris Cameron

Officials said that the shooting occurred near an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. A suspect, who expressed solidarity with Palestine, is in custody.

Trump Casts Himself as a Protector of Persecuted White People

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Trump Casts Himself as a Protector of Persecuted White People

by Zolan Kanno-Youngs

President Trump publicly dressed down the president of South Africa based on a fringe conspiracy theory, providing a vivid distillation of his views on race.

Trump Claimed a Video Showed ‘Burial Sites’ of White Farmers. It Didn’t.

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Trump Claimed a Video Showed ‘Burial Sites’ of White Farmers. It Didn’t.

by Riley Mellen and Aric Toler

During a meeting with South Africa’s president, President Trump played the video as evidence of racial persecution. A Times analysis found he misrepresented the contents of the video.

Politics

Inside the Oval Office Meeting With South Africa’s President

by John Eligon, Gabriel Blanco and Christina Shaman

John Eligon, Johannesburg bureau chief, recounts what he witnessed in the Oval Office when President Trump confronted the visiting President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa with an elaborate presentation attempting to falsely prove a “genocide” against white Afrikaners.

Warning Sirens Were Silent Ahead of Deadly Tornado in St. Louis, City Says

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Warning Sirens Were Silent Ahead of Deadly Tornado in St. Louis, City Says

by Mark Walker

Mayor Cara Spencer placed the city’s emergency manager on administrative leave pending an investigation into the failure to warn residents.

Inside Trump Officials’ Debate Over Abrego Garcia’s Deportation

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Inside Trump Officials’ Debate Over Abrego Garcia’s Deportation

by Hamed Aleaziz and Alan Feuer

A Maryland man’s deportation to El Salvador set off a fierce debate among officials in three cabinet agencies, despite agreement there had been a mistake.

Laurene Powell Jobs Cuts 10% of Jobs at Emerson Collective

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Laurene Powell Jobs Cuts 10% of Jobs at Emerson Collective

by Theodore Schleifer

Ms. Powell Jobs has privately said her philanthropy needed to practice more austerity, according to people who heard her remarks.

Trump Says the U.S. Is Close to Brokering a Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

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Trump Says the U.S. Is Close to Brokering a Congo-Rwanda Peace Deal

by Ruth Maclean

After decades of conflict between two African countries, President Trump and an adviser said the two sides, with U.S. help, had created an agreement that was now being finalized.

Senate Democrats Ask for Inquiry Into Pam Bondi’s Role in Qatar Jet Gifted to Trump

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Senate Democrats Ask for Inquiry Into Pam Bondi’s Role in Qatar Jet Gifted to Trump

by Michael Gold

In a letter to the Justice Department, the senators raised concern that Attorney General Pam Bondi’s approval allowed the president to skirt constitutional, ethical and legal limits to such a large foreign gift.

Trump’s Firings of Rights Watchdog Board Members Were Illegal, Judge Rules

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Trump’s Firings of Rights Watchdog Board Members Were Illegal, Judge Rules

by Charlie Savage

A federal court ruled that President Trump’s removals were illegal and arbitrary and ordered two board members reinstated.

Republican Bill Could Set Off Global Tax Fight

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Republican Bill Could Set Off Global Tax Fight

by Alan Rappeport

Retaliatory taxes on foreign companies operating in the U.S. could open the door for a broader economic conflict.

Democrats Hammer Linda McMahon Over Education Department Cuts

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Democrats Hammer Linda McMahon Over Education Department Cuts

by Michael C. Bender

Ms. McMahon defended President Trump’s budget proposal, which puts her agency on the chopping block.

Pete Hegseth Leads Christian Prayer Service in the Pentagon

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Pete Hegseth Leads Christian Prayer Service in the Pentagon

by John Ismay

The event was held in the Pentagon’s auditorium during working hours and featured Mr. Hegseth’s pastor.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Shield DOGE From Releasing Records

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Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Shield DOGE From Releasing Records

by Abbie VanSickle

Government lawyers asked the justices to block a lower court order that Elon Musk’s team and the Office of Management and Budget turn over internal documents.

Judge Finds Trump Administration Violated Court Order With Deportation Flight to South Sudan

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Judge Finds Trump Administration Violated Court Order With Deportation Flight to South Sudan

by Alan Feuer, Tyler Pager, Hamed Aleaziz and Mattathias Schwartz

Lawyers for some of the eight migrants deported Tuesday said they were told they were being sent to South Sudan. People familiar with the flight said it had landed for the time being in Djibouti.

Bruce Springsteen Releases EP Including Remarks That Angered Trump

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Bruce Springsteen Releases EP Including Remarks That Angered Trump

by Derrick Bryson Taylor

After Bruce Springsteen criticized the Trump administration on tour, the president said he should “KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT.” Instead, Mr. Springsteen included his comments on a new release.

If Justice Dept. Can’t Prosecute Trump’s Foes, It Will ‘Shame’ Them, Official Says

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If Justice Dept. Can’t Prosecute Trump’s Foes, It Will ‘Shame’ Them, Official Says

by Glenn Thrush and Alan Feuer

Prosecutors have long spoken only through court filings, to investigate crimes, not people. That’s changing as President Trump demands his administration target enemies, with little evidence of criminality.

U.S. Formally Accepts Luxury Jet From Qatar for Trump

Politics

U.S. Formally Accepts Luxury Jet From Qatar for Trump

by Eric Lipton and Eric Schmitt

The Air Force has been asked to figure out a way to upgrade it so it can be put into use as a new Air Force One for the president.

South African Golfers Went to White House to Defuse Tension. It Didn’t Work.

Politics

South African Golfers Went to White House to Defuse Tension. It Didn’t Work.

by Lynsey Chutel

President Cyril Ramaphosa was joined by two fellow South Africans well acquainted with President Trump: the golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen.

When Trump Was the One Taking Land From Farmers

Politics

When Trump Was the One Taking Land From Farmers

by Zolan Kanno-Youngs

The president has railed against South Africa’s seizures of land from white farmers. But during his first term, he pushed to take land for his border wall using eminent domain.

Gerry Connolly, Democratic Congressman of Virginia, Dies at 75

Politics

Gerry Connolly, Democratic Congressman of Virginia, Dies at 75

by Trip Gabriel

He had announced late last year that he was being treated for cancer of the esophagus. He told his constituents in April that he would not seek re-election.

House G.O.P. Presses Ahead on Tax and Spending Bill, With Votes Uncertain

Politics

House G.O.P. Presses Ahead on Tax and Spending Bill, With Votes Uncertain

by Catie Edmondson and Michael Gold

After Speaker Mike Johnson finalized a series of changes aimed at winning over holdouts, a key committee approved the measure. But its fate in a floor vote was far from assured.

Senate Clears Way to Overturn California Air Pollution Standards

Politics

Senate Clears Way to Overturn California Air Pollution Standards

by Carl Hulse

Republicans used a procedural tactic to counter Democratic accusations they were gutting the filibuster and lay the groundwork to block a California plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles.

Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Confrontation

Politics

Trump Lectures South African President in Televised Oval Office Confrontation

by Erica L. Green and Zolan Kanno-Youngs

President Trump showed a video and leafed through printouts that he falsely claimed showed widespread persecution of white South Africans. The country’s president tried to correct the record.

When U.S. and Israel Bomb the Houthis, Civilians Pay the Highest Price

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When U.S. and Israel Bomb the Houthis, Civilians Pay the Highest Price

by Ismaeel Naar and Saeed Al-Batati

Military strikes in Yemen and sanctions targeting the Iran-backed militia have compounded a humanitarian crisis in the poorest country in the Middle East, officials say.


N.Y.

U.S. Fights to Keep Mahmoud Khalil From Holding His Month-Old Child

N.Y.

U.S. Fights to Keep Mahmoud Khalil From Holding His Month-Old Child

by Jonah E. Bromwich

A judge ordered the Trump administration to let Mr. Khalil meet with his wife and infant son before a hearing on his immigration case. It was unclear whether they would be separated by plexiglass.

Three Sentenced for Luring Gay-Bar Robbery Victims to Their Deaths

N.Y.

Three Sentenced for Luring Gay-Bar Robbery Victims to Their Deaths

by Taylor Robinson

The men were convicted of murder, robbery and conspiracy in what prosecutors described as a “deadly hustle” that targeted patrons at night spots in Manhattan.

A Church Wants a Homeless Shelter. The Mayor Wants Space for Pickleball.

N.Y.

A Church Wants a Homeless Shelter. The Mayor Wants Space for Pickleball.

by Tracey Tully

Toms River, N.J., is poised to use eminent domain to raze an Episcopal church to build a park. The church had wanted to set up a 17-bed shelter.

Graduates Boo Columbia’s President at Commencement After a Fraught Year

N.Y.

Graduates Boo Columbia’s President at Commencement After a Fraught Year

by Sharon Otterman

Claire Shipman, the university’s acting president, noted the absence of Mahmoud Khalil, a graduate who continues to be detained by immigration authorities.

Will Andrew Cuomo’s Mayoral Bid Be Helped or Hurt by a Federal Inquiry?

N.Y.

Will Andrew Cuomo’s Mayoral Bid Be Helped or Hurt by a Federal Inquiry?

by Nicholas Fandos

Democrats’ growing distrust of the Justice Department under President Trump is already warping how voters see the case.

In Central Park, Trying for Peace Between Walkers and Cyclists

N.Y.

In Central Park, Trying for Peace Between Walkers and Cyclists

by James Barron

A tan lane will be for pedestrians. Two other lanes will be dedicated to low-speed and high-speed cyclists.

Nervous Corporate Sponsors Retreat from New York Pride

N.Y.

Nervous Corporate Sponsors Retreat from New York Pride

by Liam Stack

About 25 percent of corporate donors to New York Pride have canceled or scaled back their support, citing economic uncertainty and fear of retribution from the Trump administration.

Hochul Apologizes to Native Americans for Boarding School Atrocities

N.Y.

Hochul Apologizes to Native Americans for Boarding School Atrocities

by Jay Root

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York visited Seneca land on Tuesday to apologize for the state’s operation of a boarding school that “sanctioned ethnic cleansing” of Native American children.

‘Business Ideas’ Review: A Parable in a Cute Cafe

N.Y.

‘Business Ideas’ Review: A Parable in a Cute Cafe

by Laura Collins-Hughes

Milo Cramer’s new comedy about work, survival and the quest for a meaningful life opens Clubbed Thumb’s venerable Summerworks festival.

Monroe Milstein, Burlington Coat Factory Founder, Dies at 98

N.Y.

Monroe Milstein, Burlington Coat Factory Founder, Dies at 98

by Sam Roberts

His was not exactly a rags-to-riches story, but his family made $1.3 billion from an original down payment of $75,000 in savings.

The Last Lucille Roberts

N.Y.

The Last Lucille Roberts

by Alex Vadukul and Leslye Davis

A forgotten fitness pioneer built an empire on the idea of creating a space for everyday women. Her devotees are still sweating through workouts at a faded gym in Queens.

Tom Hanks Will Perform His Play ‘This World of Tomorrow’ Off Broadway

N.Y.

Tom Hanks Will Perform His Play ‘This World of Tomorrow’ Off Broadway

by Michael Paulson

“This World of Tomorrow,” based on the actor’s 2017 short story collection, is scheduled to begin performances in October at the Shed.

N.Y.

After a Terrorist Attack, Beatrice de Lavalette Learned How to Ride Again

by Sarah Maslin Nir

Beatrice de Lavalette lost her legs, among other injuries, in 2016. She explains how she got back on horses and ended up competing in the Olympics.

N.Y.

They Nail Shoes on Horses’ Feet. Millions Watch.

by Sarah Maslin Nir

Blacksmithing is having a moment, with viral videos and easy-on-the-eyes farriers, who often like working with their shirts off.

Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Andrew Cuomo, Singling Out Another Political Target

N.Y.

Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Andrew Cuomo, Singling Out Another Political Target

by Devlin Barrett

After killing a criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams, the Trump administration has begun investigating his chief rival in the New York City mayoral race over his testimony about the pandemic.

N.Y.

What It Looked Like Inside the Thomas Indian School

by Jay Root

Archival photos show what life was like in the boarding school for Native American children.

Can a Restaurant Be Both Glamorous and Comforting? Cafe Zaffri Is.

N.Y.

Can a Restaurant Be Both Glamorous and Comforting? Cafe Zaffri Is.

by Priya Krishna

This new all-day Levantine restaurant near Union Square aims to accommodate every kind of customer, and still manages to innovate.

D.O.J. Accuses Rep. LaMonica McIver of Assaulting 2 ICE Agents as Democrats Decry Charges

N.Y.

D.O.J. Accuses Rep. LaMonica McIver of Assaulting 2 ICE Agents as Democrats Decry Charges

by Tracey Tully, Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Hamed Aleaziz

Representative LaMonica McIver, Democrat of New Jersey, faces assault charges after a clash outside a migrant detention center in Newark. She has denied the government’s depiction of events.

The Politics of a Parade and a Peek at Dante de Blasio’s Ballot

N.Y.

The Politics of a Parade and a Peek at Dante de Blasio’s Ballot

by Dean Chang

Plus: A pollster analyzes the strength of Andrew Cuomo’s lead in the mayoral primary, with just five weeks to go.


Business

Laurene Powell Jobs Cuts 10% of Jobs at Emerson Collective

Business

Laurene Powell Jobs Cuts 10% of Jobs at Emerson Collective

by Theodore Schleifer

Ms. Powell Jobs has privately said her philanthropy needed to practice more austerity, according to people who heard her remarks.

A.I.-Generated Reading List in Chicago Sun-Times Recommends Nonexistent Books

Business

A.I.-Generated Reading List in Chicago Sun-Times Recommends Nonexistent Books

by Talya Minsberg

A summer reading insert recommended made-up titles by real authors such as Isabel Allende and Delia Owens. The Sun-Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer have apologized.

How ‘No Tax on Tips’ Would Affect Waiters, Drivers and Diners

Business

How ‘No Tax on Tips’ Would Affect Waiters, Drivers and Diners

by Julia Moskin

Proposed changes making their way through Congress would benefit many employees, but some details are still in flux.

American Breakfast Cereals Are Becoming Less Healthy, Study Finds

Business

American Breakfast Cereals Are Becoming Less Healthy, Study Finds

by Andrew Jacobs

They contain increasing amounts of sugar, fat and sodium and decreasing amounts of protein and fiber.

Republican Bill Could Set Off Global Tax Fight

Business

Republican Bill Could Set Off Global Tax Fight

by Alan Rappeport

Retaliatory taxes on foreign companies operating in the U.S. could open the door for a broader economic conflict.

Monroe Milstein, Burlington Coat Factory Founder, Dies at 98

Business

Monroe Milstein, Burlington Coat Factory Founder, Dies at 98

by Sam Roberts

His was not exactly a rags-to-riches story, but his family made $1.3 billion from an original down payment of $75,000 in savings.

CEOs Are Trying to Avoid Trump’s Ire as Tariffs Hit Their Businesses

Business

CEOs Are Trying to Avoid Trump’s Ire as Tariffs Hit Their Businesses

by Jordyn Holman

Public companies are obligated to tell investors how tariffs could affect corporate financial results. But some are trying to do it with euphemisms to avoid the president’s anger.

Business

Should I Retire if My Co-Workers Are Facing Layoffs?

by Kwame Anthony Appiah

I’m eligible for retirement, but I love my job. Can I keep working?

British Retailer M&S Says Cyberattack Will Cost It $400 Million

Business

British Retailer M&S Says Cyberattack Will Cost It $400 Million

by Eshe Nelson

The company also said it would take several more weeks to resolve issues relating to the attack, which came to light last month.

The Last Lucille Roberts

Business

The Last Lucille Roberts

by Alex Vadukul and Leslye Davis

A forgotten fitness pioneer built an empire on the idea of creating a space for everyday women. Her devotees are still sweating through workouts at a faded gym in Queens.

Business

A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s: What to Know

by Pam Belluck

The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not.

Target Says Sales Fell Short In a ‘Challenging’ Economy

Business

Target Says Sales Fell Short In a ‘Challenging’ Economy

by Danielle Kaye

The retailer’s sales fell short of expectations, and it slashed its full-year financial forecast, citing a “challenging” economy and backlash over its pullback from diversity policies.

Trump’s Tax Policy Collides with Market Reality

Business

Trump’s Tax Policy Collides with Market Reality

by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Edmund Lee, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch, Danielle Kaye and Grady McGregor

Another spike in Treasury bond yields puts lawmakers in a tricky spot as they push for big cuts that could drastically swell America’s debt pile.

Why Washington’s Huge Tax Bill Is Worrying Bond Investors

Business

Why Washington’s Huge Tax Bill Is Worrying Bond Investors

by Colby Smith and Joe Rennison

Tax cuts favored by President Trump are amplifying debt and deficit concerns and pushing 30-year Treasury yields to their highest level since October 2023.

‘Lilo & Stitch’: How a Fuzzy Blue Alien Became a Disney Cash Cow

Business

‘Lilo & Stitch’: How a Fuzzy Blue Alien Became a Disney Cash Cow

by Ashley Spencer

Step aside, Moana, Elsa and Simba. In recent years, Stitch has quietly become one of Disney’s most popular — and most merchandised — characters.

Will Writing Survive A.I.? The Media Startup Every Is Betting on It.

Business

Will Writing Survive A.I.? The Media Startup Every Is Betting on It.

by Benjamin Mullin

The start-up Every centered its business model on artificial intelligence, and has raised $2 million from backers including Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn.

Business

What if Making Cartoons Becomes 90% Cheaper?

by Brooks Barnes

A.I. has yet to upend Hollywood. But it is starting to make big inroads in animation.

Nvidia’s Chief Says U.S. Chip Controls on China Have Backfired

Business

Nvidia’s Chief Says U.S. Chip Controls on China Have Backfired

by Meaghan Tobin

Jensen Huang, the chipmaker’s top executive, said the attempt to cut off the flow of advanced A.I. chips spurred Chinese companies to “accelerate their development.”

Fortnite Returns to Apple’s App Store After Scoring a Legal Victory

Business

Fortnite Returns to Apple’s App Store After Scoring a Legal Victory

by John Yoon

Apple kicked the popular game out of the App Store nearly five years ago, prompting a court battle that was partially resolved on Tuesday.

How Are Trump’s Tariffs Affecting Your Business? We Want to Hear About It.

Business

How Are Trump’s Tariffs Affecting Your Business? We Want to Hear About It.

by Daisuke Wakabayashi, Keith Bradsher, Alexandra Stevenson, River Akira Davis, Meaghan Tobin, Alex Travelli and Ana Swanson

The New York Times wants to talk to business owners about President Trump’s trade war.

French Government and Nestlé Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal

Business

French Government and Nestlé Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal

by Jonathan Wolfe

An inquiry found that Nestlé and French officials had concealed the company’s practice of filtering Perrier water it labels “natural.” The head of Nestlé has suggested that human activity is making pure water scarcer.

Everyone is Moving to Chengdu. What Does That Say About China’s Economy?

Business

Everyone is Moving to Chengdu. What Does That Say About China’s Economy?

by Claire Fu

Once derided for its slower pace, Chengdu has a surging population and booming real estate market as workers look beyond China’s major coastal cities.

Trump Scolded Companies for Raising Prices. Do They Have a Choice?

Business

Trump Scolded Companies for Raising Prices. Do They Have a Choice?

by Noam Scheiber

Economists say companies generally have to pass along the cost of tariffs. But populists on the left and right say the president may have a point.

Are You a European in a Housing Crunch? We Want to Hear From You.

Business

Are You a European in a Housing Crunch? We Want to Hear From You.

by Liz Alderman

To help us report on the housing crisis in Europe, we want to learn about the housing pressures you are dealing with, how they are affecting your community and how they are being solved.

G7 Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump’s Trade War

Business

G7 Officials Gather Amid Headwinds From Trump’s Trade War

by Alan Rappeport and Ana Swanson

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet his international counterparts at a G7 finance ministers meeting in Canada.

With a New Fair in Qatar, Art Basel Branches Out in the Mideast

Business

With a New Fair in Qatar, Art Basel Branches Out in the Mideast

by Scott Reyburn

Because of its enormous wealth, the Persian Gulf has long been viewed by the international art trade as a prime market for expansion.

Trump’s Trade War and GOP Budget Bill Fuel Investor Anxiety

Business

Trump’s Trade War and GOP Budget Bill Fuel Investor Anxiety

by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Edmund Lee, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch and Danielle Kaye

Investors burned by President Trump’s trade fight now have to contend with a spending megabill that risks swelling the federal deficit.

Billy Long, Trump’s Pick to Lead IRS, Promoted Nonexistent Tax Credit

Business

Billy Long, Trump’s Pick to Lead IRS, Promoted Nonexistent Tax Credit

by Andrew Duehren

Billy Long’s effort to promote the credit, along with his advocacy of a fraud-ridden pandemic-era tax break, was scrutinized during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Trump’s Gulf Trip Also Brought Benefits to Elon Musk

Business

Trump’s Gulf Trip Also Brought Benefits to Elon Musk

by Mara Hvistendahl, Rebecca R. Ruiz and Ryan Mac

The world’s richest man inked new deals as he tagged along on President Trump’s tour of the Gulf.

Memorial Day Weekend: Tips on Travel Delays, Cancellations and More

Business

Memorial Day Weekend: Tips on Travel Delays, Cancellations and More

by Claire Fahy

With airports and airlines experiencing delays and cancellations, and staffing shortfalls at national parks, here’s what to know before you go.

Chinese Battery Giant Surges in Hong Kong Market Debut

Business

Chinese Battery Giant Surges in Hong Kong Market Debut

by Alexandra Stevenson

Shares of the company, CATL, surged in their first day of trading. Onshore U.S. investors were blocked from buying its stock as a “decoupling” of finance continued.

Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill With Bipartisan Support

Business

Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill With Bipartisan Support

by Robert Jimison

Democrats who had sided with the rest of their party last week to block the measure over concerns that President Trump could benefit dropped their objections. They argued that regulating the industry was urgent.

G.M. Stops Exporting Cars to China

Business

G.M. Stops Exporting Cars to China

by Neal E. Boudette

The decision affects relatively few vehicles because the vast majority that General Motors sells there are made in that country.

23andMe to Be Bought by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a Biotech Company, for $256 Million

Business

23andMe to Be Bought by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a Biotech Company, for $256 Million

by Michael Levenson

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said it would acquire 23andMe, which filed for bankruptcy in March and would continue to offer consumer DNA testing services.

Trump Berates Walmart and Mattel for Warning About Tariff Price Increases

Business

Trump Berates Walmart and Mattel for Warning About Tariff Price Increases

by Tony Romm

The president recently attacked Walmart, saying it should “eat” the costs rather than pass them on to customers.

Trump Wants to Fulfill His ‘No Tax on Tips’ Promise. The Details Get Tricky.

Business

Trump Wants to Fulfill His ‘No Tax on Tips’ Promise. The Details Get Tricky.

by Talmon Joseph Smith

The idea is politically popular, but the tax benefits may not go as far for low-income workers as many may think.

Business

India Arrests an Academic for Antiwar Posts on Instagram

by Alex Travelli and Suhasini Raj

The arrest of a political science professor shows Indian leaders’ sensitivity to the political fallout from the military flare-up.

SPAC Deals Are Back, This Time With a Trump Bump

Business

SPAC Deals Are Back, This Time With a Trump Bump

by Maureen Farrell

President Trump’s associates and crypto entrepreneurs are rushing back to the market for the once-hot, but mostly troubled, investment vehicles called special purpose acquisition companies.

Spain Orders Airbnb to Take Down 66,000 Rental Listings

Business

Spain Orders Airbnb to Take Down 66,000 Rental Listings

by Liz Alderman

The government is widening a crackdown on tourist rentals as it seeks to alleviate a painful housing crunch.

‘Sesame Street’ Signs New Streaming Deals With Netflix and PBS

Business

‘Sesame Street’ Signs New Streaming Deals With Netflix and PBS

by John Koblin

The deal is a much-needed shot in the arm for Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that produces “Sesame Street” and has been struggling financially.

CBS News President to Depart Amid Network’s Tensions With Trump

Business

CBS News President to Depart Amid Network’s Tensions With Trump

by Michael M. Grynbaum, Benjamin Mullin and Lauren Hirsch

Wendy McMahon, the president of CBS News and Stations, had allied herself with Bill Owens, the “60 Minutes” executive producer who recently resigned.

Tariff Uncertainty Threatens to Drag Down Europe’s Economic Growth

Business

Tariff Uncertainty Threatens to Drag Down Europe’s Economic Growth

by Melissa Eddy

The European Union scaled back its forecast for growth in 2025 by nearly half a percentage point, as the jump in tariffs and surrounding chaos bite.

The ‘Sell America’ Trade Makes a Comeback

Business

The ‘Sell America’ Trade Makes a Comeback

by Andrew Ross Sorkin, Edmund Lee, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch and Maureen Farrell

Investors sold stocks and bonds after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. credit rating, potentially complicating negotiations around Republicans’ tax plan.

How Kara Swisher Scaled Even Higher

Business

How Kara Swisher Scaled Even Higher

by Jessica Testa and Benjamin Mullin

The tech journalist and co-host of “Pivot” with Scott Galloway has a novel multimillion-dollar podcast contract with Vox Media, is in talks about a CNN series and has a slew of other ventures.

Will Trump’s Trade War Turn Canada’s Auto-Parts Capital Into a Ghost Town?

Business

Will Trump’s Trade War Turn Canada’s Auto-Parts Capital Into a Ghost Town?

by Ian Austen

President Trump’s tariffs on auto parts are already causing job losses in Windsor, Ontario, the heart of an industry that makes components for vehicles bound for the United States.

How Miami Schools Are Leading 100,000 Students Into the A.I. Future

Business

How Miami Schools Are Leading 100,000 Students Into the A.I. Future

by Natasha Singer

After initially banning artificial intelligence chatbots, schools are embracing the tools. Miami, the third-largest U.S. school district, shows how.

The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial

Business

The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial

by David Gelles

The administration is not only allowing more greenhouse gases. It is undermining the nation’s ability to understand and respond to a hotter planet.

How to Travel Without a Phone

Business

How to Travel Without a Phone

by Noah W. Miller

Leaving your device at home might seem daunting, but it can result in a deeper connection to a place and more authentic interactions with locals.

Stocks Fall and Bond Yields Jump on Concerns About US Debt

Business

Stocks Fall and Bond Yields Jump on Concerns About US Debt

by River Akira Davis, Jason Karaian and Joe Rennison

Stocks slid, the dollar slipped and bond yields jumped in early trading on Monday but recovered by the afternoon.


Opinion

An Unstable Panama Could Be a Disaster for the United States

Opinion

An Unstable Panama Could Be a Disaster for the United States

by Will Freeman

By pushing Panama’s president for one concession after the next, Trump is weakening a government closely aligned with the United States.

Opinion

Pope Leo Brings More than Linguistic Gifts. He Has Cultural Fluency.

by Greg Burke

Pope Leo’s fluency in English, Spanish and Italian will help him govern the global church — and the Vatican.

‘Dictators Are Never as Strong as They Tell You They Are’

Opinion

‘Dictators Are Never as Strong as They Tell You They Are’

by Nicholas Kristof

Dissidents around the world have plenty of experience challenging authoritarian regimes. Here are their secrets.

Opinion

Why Are So Many People Sure Covid Leaked From a Lab?

by David Wallace-Wells

The shifting consensus says more about our politics than the science of Covid.

Cuts in Research, and a Scientist Brain Drain

Opinion

Cuts in Research, and a Scientist Brain Drain

by

Readers discuss the Trump administration’s effects on American research and science. Also: Joe Biden’s cancer; what Democrats need; false manhood.

Opinion

Don’t Let ‘Pronatalists’ Define What’s Family-Friendly

by Jessica Grose

Pronatalist policies are unsupported by data, too narrow and, frankly, weird.

How Groupthink Protected Biden and Re-elected Trump

Opinion

How Groupthink Protected Biden and Re-elected Trump

by Ezra Klein

Was there a Joe Biden cover-up? Jake Tapper examines the people and institutions that made the former president’s re-election campaign possible.

Denial Is a Bad Strategy if You’re an Aging President

Opinion

Denial Is a Bad Strategy if You’re an Aging President

by Rachael Bedard

What others should learn from Joe Biden.

Suddenly Trump Is No Longer Buying What Bibi Has Been Selling

Opinion

Suddenly Trump Is No Longer Buying What Bibi Has Been Selling

by Mairav Zonszein

Is the Netanyahu-Trump honeymoon over?

Trump Is Waging War on the Future

Opinion

Trump Is Waging War on the Future

by Jamelle Bouie

We can contest the dark dreams of those in power.

JD Vance on His Faith and Trump’s Most Controversial Policies

Opinion

JD Vance on His Faith and Trump’s Most Controversial Policies

by Ross Douthat

The vice president joins Ross Douthat in Rome to discuss immigration, trade and the new pope.

JD Vance on His Faith and Trump’s Most Controversial Policies

Opinion

JD Vance on His Faith and Trump’s Most Controversial Policies

by

The vice president joins Ross Douthat in Rome to discuss immigration, trade and the new pope.

Opinion

Trump Is Turning the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Into Something Very Different

by Eric Halperin

The latest changes to hit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau prove corporate interests are paramount.

Would This Conservative Superlawyer Have Bowed to Trump?

Opinion

Would This Conservative Superlawyer Have Bowed to Trump?

by Linda Greenhouse

Ted Olson didn’t live to see how quickly Trump’s blackmail could reduce once-proud law firms to pitiable supplicants for the president’s grace.

Opinion

The Reality of Trump’s Golden Dome

by W.J. Hennigan

We don’t know all the details of Trump’s plan to build an Iron Dome-like defense system. What we do know is it wouldn’t come cheap, easy or soon.

Tales of Rejection and Acceptance

Opinion

Tales of Rejection and Acceptance

by

Readers respond to a column by David Brooks about “the most rejected generation.” Also: Who is running the country?; flying the flag.

What Joe Biden Should Do Next

Opinion

What Joe Biden Should Do Next

by Patti Davis

A cancer diagnosis could be a chance to rebuild trust.

The President Will Destroy You Now

Opinion

The President Will Destroy You Now

by Thomas B. Edsall

Trump’s wanton attacks on institutions and individuals have a specific purpose.

Democrats Are Getting Some Things Right

Opinion

Democrats Are Getting Some Things Right

by David Leonhardt, Michelle Goldberg and Jillian Weinberger

Democrats have a lot of problems. But they are getting some things right.

Opinion

The New Tax Plan Is Complicated, Unfair and Unaffordable

by Jason Furman

This approach wouldn’t give Trump even what he told Congress he wanted.

What Did the Democrats Know, and When Did They Know It?

Opinion

What Did the Democrats Know, and When Did They Know It?

by Carlos Lozada

This is not an idle question. The future of the party depends on answering it.

How the Ukraine War Ends Matters for America

Opinion

How the Ukraine War Ends Matters for America

by Andrea Kendall-Taylor

The United States can stand up to the Kremlin now, in Ukraine, or later. But the cost of waiting could be high.

The Trump-Supporting Christians Accusing Jews of Antisemitism

Opinion

The Trump-Supporting Christians Accusing Jews of Antisemitism

by Michelle Goldberg

Ultra-Zionist gentiles are transforming America into something out of Jewish nightmares, pretending they’re trying to ensure Jewish safety.

In Illness, Biden Deserves Grace

Opinion

In Illness, Biden Deserves Grace

by

Readers respond to former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis. Also: A.I. governance; a reality show contest for citizenship?

Opinion

My First Thought When I Heard Joe Biden’s News

by Thomas L. Friedman

What Joe Biden understands about America’s place in the world, even now.

America’s Debt Is Officially Tarnished. Here’s What Must Happen Next.

Opinion

America’s Debt Is Officially Tarnished. Here’s What Must Happen Next.

by Rebecca Patterson

Moody’s announcement last week means that not one of the firms that rate America’s debt still consider it pristine.

The Delusion of Porn’s Harmlessness

Opinion

The Delusion of Porn’s Harmlessness

by Christine Emba

Despite significant evidence that a deluge of pornography has a negative impact on modern society, there is a curious refusal to publicly admit disapproval of it.

Trump Is Turning a Good Idea Into an Authoritarian Weapon

Opinion

Trump Is Turning a Good Idea Into an Authoritarian Weapon

by David Fontana

The Trump administration’s relocation of federal offices outside of Washington corrupts what could be a valuable reform.

Opinion

Get Mad in Public, and 12 Other Ways to Save Health and Science in America

by New York Times Opinion

Expert-backed ideas for continued progress.

Opinion

LinkedIn Executive: A.I. Is Coming for Entry-Level Jobs

by Aneesh Raman

A.I. is threatening entry-level jobs.

Opinion

Trump’s Next Move After the Law Firms Surrender

by Jeffrey Toobin

Even more than free legal help, what the president gets from the firms is the joy of publicly dominating and demeaning his adversaries.

Opinion

In the Future, China Will Be Dominant. The U.S. Will Be Irrelevant.

by Kyle Chan

Trump’s fixation on tariffs while he undermines America’s competitive strengths is hastening the onset of the “Chinese Century.”

Josh Hawley’s Surprising Plea for Medicaid

Opinion

Josh Hawley’s Surprising Plea for Medicaid

by

Readers respond to the Missouri senator’s argument for protecting Medicaid from cuts.

Opinion

Hollywood Couldn’t Imagine a Star Like This One

by Todd S. Purdum

Before there was D.E.I., there was Desi Arnaz, rewriting the rules to become Hollywood’s unlikeliest mogul. His success still holds valuable lessons.

Trump Is Destroying a Core American Value. The World Will Notice.

Opinion

Trump Is Destroying a Core American Value. The World Will Notice.

by Michael Posner

His overhaul of the State Department’s human rights bureau will make the United States weaker.

Opinion

Country Music Is Entirely at War With Itself

by Tressie McMillan Cottom

American pop culture typically goes country when the White House goes Republican.

Opinion

How I Got Duped by Designer Dupes

by Alim Kheraj

The overwhelming deluge of bag content made me desperate for the luxury my lackluster bank balance would never permit.

Opinion

Trump Is Far From the First Corrupt U.S. Politician

by Casey Michel

American politicians have been for sale for far longer than Donald Trump has been around and in far more ways than he and his family have so far pioneered.

Opinion

Europe Built Trains. America Built Highways and Regret.

by Dan Richards

As Europe embraces the night train, the United States seems to be sleepwalking into a transport dead end.

Republican Hypocrisy Reaches Into the Countryside

Opinion

Republican Hypocrisy Reaches Into the Countryside

by Jamelle Bouie

You might assume that Trump would prioritize the interests of rural voters.

New Jersey Can Show How to Take On Public Sector Strikes

Opinion

New Jersey Can Show How to Take On Public Sector Strikes

by Nicole Gelinas

Don’t panic. Show resilience.

For One Hilarious, Terrifying Day, Elon Musk’s Chatbot Lost Its Mind

Opinion

For One Hilarious, Terrifying Day, Elon Musk’s Chatbot Lost Its Mind

by Zeynep Tufekci

Just don’t ask it about “white genocide.”

The Tragedy of Joe Biden

Opinion

The Tragedy of Joe Biden

by Maureen Dowd

Even Shakespeare might not have dreamed up this family.

Gen Z: How Will You Remake the American Dream?

Opinion

Gen Z: How Will You Remake the American Dream?

by Jessica Grose

We want to hear from readers ages 18-30 about their aspirations for the future.

The Future of Black History Lives on Donald Trump’s Front Lawn

Opinion

The Future of Black History Lives on Donald Trump’s Front Lawn

by John McWhorter

A journey to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture took me places I will not soon forget.

In Yemen, $7 Billion in Useless Bombing

Opinion

In Yemen, $7 Billion in Useless Bombing

by Nicholas Kristof

The United States supposedly can’t afford $1 a day to save starving children, but Biden and Trump squandered $7 billion bombing Yemenis.

Why We’re Rooting for Germany’s Conservative Chancellor

Opinion

Why We’re Rooting for Germany’s Conservative Chancellor

by The Editorial Board

Friedrich Merz and Germany’s political establishment must unite the center to ward off the far right.

Trump Only Sees the World Through Deals

Opinion

Trump Only Sees the World Through Deals

by Ross Douthat

It’s the quest for the handshake that guides Trumpian foreign policy on almost every front.


Tech

Fortnite Returns to Apple’s App Store After Scoring a Legal Victory

Tech

Fortnite Returns to Apple’s App Store After Scoring a Legal Victory

by John Yoon

Apple kicked the popular game out of the App Store nearly five years ago, prompting a court battle that was partially resolved on Tuesday.

Google Unveils ‘A.I. Mode’ Chatbot, Signaling a New Era for Search

Tech

Google Unveils ‘A.I. Mode’ Chatbot, Signaling a New Era for Search

by Tripp Mickle

The tech giant is taking its next big step in artificial intelligence by adding interactive capabilities to its flagship product.

Elon Musk Plans ‘a Lot Less’ Spending as He Edges Away From Politics

Tech

Elon Musk Plans ‘a Lot Less’ Spending as He Edges Away From Politics

by Theodore Schleifer, Ryan Mac and Maggie Haberman

He spent hundreds of millions to elect President Trump. But now he’s less visible in Washington, says he’ll spend less on future elections and is even posting less about Mr. Trump on social media.

Here’s What Meta Argued to Fend Off Monopoly Claims in Landmark Trial

Tech

Here’s What Meta Argued to Fend Off Monopoly Claims in Landmark Trial

by David McCabe and Mike Isaac

The social media company called only a handful of witnesses as it sought to prove it helped Instagram and WhatsApp after acquiring them.

Laurene Powell Jobs Cuts 10% of Jobs at Emerson Collective

Tech

Laurene Powell Jobs Cuts 10% of Jobs at Emerson Collective

by Theodore Schleifer

Ms. Powell Jobs has privately said her philanthropy needed to practice more austerity, according to people who heard her remarks.

A.I.-Generated Reading List in Chicago Sun-Times Recommends Nonexistent Books

Tech

A.I.-Generated Reading List in Chicago Sun-Times Recommends Nonexistent Books

by Talya Minsberg

A summer reading insert recommended made-up titles by real authors such as Isabel Allende and Delia Owens. The Sun-Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer have apologized.

British Retailer M&S Says Cyberattack Will Cost It $400 Million

Tech

British Retailer M&S Says Cyberattack Will Cost It $400 Million

by Eshe Nelson

The company also said it would take several more weeks to resolve issues relating to the attack, which came to light last month.

Tech

Fortnite’s Darth Vader Is A.I.-Powered. Voice Actors Are Rebelling.

by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The actors’ union that began striking against video game companies last summer has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite.

Trump’s Gulf Trip Also Brought Benefits to Elon Musk

Tech

Trump’s Gulf Trip Also Brought Benefits to Elon Musk

by Mara Hvistendahl, Rebecca R. Ruiz and Ryan Mac

The world’s richest man inked new deals as he tagged along on President Trump’s tour of the Gulf.

G.M. Stops Exporting Cars to China

Tech

G.M. Stops Exporting Cars to China

by Neal E. Boudette

The decision affects relatively few vehicles because the vast majority that General Motors sells there are made in that country.

How Miami Schools Are Leading 100,000 Students Into the A.I. Future

Tech

How Miami Schools Are Leading 100,000 Students Into the A.I. Future

by Natasha Singer

After initially banning artificial intelligence chatbots, schools are embracing the tools. Miami, the third-largest U.S. school district, shows how.

How to Travel Without a Phone

Tech

How to Travel Without a Phone

by Noah W. Miller

Leaving your device at home might seem daunting, but it can result in a deeper connection to a place and more authentic interactions with locals.

Apple’s Alibaba A.I. Deal Provokes Washington’s Resistance

Tech

Apple’s Alibaba A.I. Deal Provokes Washington’s Resistance

by Tripp Mickle

The Trump administration and congressional officials have raised concerns about a deal to put a Chinese company’s artificial intelligence on iPhones.

Tech

Peter Lax, Pre-eminent Cold War Mathematician, Dies at 99

by Michael J. Barany and Brit Shields

As the computer age dawned, he saw how the new technology could be harnessed to mathematics to solve problems in everything from designing weapons to predicting the weather.

Grok Chatbot’s ‘White Genocide’ Responses Blamed on xAI Employee

Tech

Grok Chatbot’s ‘White Genocide’ Responses Blamed on xAI Employee

by Kate Conger

Grok, the chatbot operated by Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, was providing the responses about South Africa to unrelated questions.

OpenAI Unveils Codex, a New Tool for Computer Programmers

Tech

OpenAI Unveils Codex, a New Tool for Computer Programmers

by Cade Metz

The tool, Codex, will be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time, the company said. OpenAI is also in talks to acquire a coding tool called Windsurf for $3 billion.

Data Centers’ Hunger for Energy Could Raise All Electric Bills

Tech

Data Centers’ Hunger for Energy Could Raise All Electric Bills

by Ivan Penn

Individuals and small businesses may end up bearing some of the cost of grid upgrades needed for large electricity users, a new report found.

Ed Helms Answers Your Hard Questions

Tech

Ed Helms Answers Your Hard Questions

by Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Whitney Jones, Rachel Cohn, Matt Collette, Katie McMurran, Dan Powell and Marion Lozano

A star of “The Office” comes to our office to answer your most pressing questions about tech.

Tech

Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything

by Alan Burdick, Emily Anthes and Ruru Kuo

The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.

Tech

Why We’re Unlikely to Get Artificial General Intelligence Anytime Soon

by Cade Metz

The titans of the tech industry say artificial intelligence will soon match the powers of humans’ brains. Are they underestimating us?

Does Meta Have a Social Media Monopoly? Here’s What the U.S. Has Argued.

Tech

Does Meta Have a Social Media Monopoly? Here’s What the U.S. Has Argued.

by Cecilia Kang

The government showed hundreds of internal documents as it sought to prove that the social media company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to neutralize a threat.

S.E.C. Investigating Whether Coinbase Misstated Its User Numbers

Tech

S.E.C. Investigating Whether Coinbase Misstated Its User Numbers

by David Yaffe-Bellany and Matthew Goldstein

The inquiry continued even after the commission dropped a lawsuit accusing Coinbase of illegally marketing digital currencies to the public.

Colorado Air Traffic Controllers Lost Contact With Some Airplanes Monday

Tech

Colorado Air Traffic Controllers Lost Contact With Some Airplanes Monday

by Niraj Chokshi

Controllers switched frequencies and planes were “safely separated,” officials said. The 90-second outage on Monday followed communications problems at Newark’s airport.

Terrorists Continue to Pay for Check Marks on X, Report Says

Tech

Terrorists Continue to Pay for Check Marks on X, Report Says

by Kate Conger

Elon Musk’s social media company has continued to accept payments for subscriptions from entities barred from doing business in the U.S., a nonprofit found.

What the Changes in Apple’s App Store Mean for iPhone Users

Tech

What the Changes in Apple’s App Store Mean for iPhone Users

by Brian X. Chen

A federal judge created a path for app makers like Spotify and Patreon to avoid paying Apple hefty commissions. Is this a win for consumers? It’s complicated.


Science

Humpback Whales May Not See Their Most Dangerous Threats

Science

Humpback Whales May Not See Their Most Dangerous Threats

by Elizabeth Anne Brown

These gentle giants have poor eyesight and may not be able to see fishnets and boats with which they have fatal encounters.

Science

This Was Odd: Capuchin Monkeys Kidnapped Howler Monkey Babies.

by Elizabeth Landau

Male capuchin monkeys on a Panamanian island were documented carrying around infant howler monkeys for no clearly discernible reason.

Dick Garwin Fought Nuclear Armageddon. He Hid a 50-Year Secret.

Science

Dick Garwin Fought Nuclear Armageddon. He Hid a 50-Year Secret.

by William J. Broad

Richard Garwin’s role in designing the hydrogen bomb was obscured from the public, even his family, as he advised presidents and devoted his life to undoing the danger he created.

Science

Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything

by Alan Burdick, Emily Anthes and Ruru Kuo

The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.

Science

How a Two-Story Boulder Ended Up on a 120-Foot-High Cliff

by Katherine Kornei

The rock called Maka Lahi is important in the mythology of the people of Tonga, and scientists have worked out part of its origin story.

U.S. Moves Russian Scientist’s Case to Criminal Court in Boston

Science

U.S. Moves Russian Scientist’s Case to Criminal Court in Boston

by Ellen Barry

For months, the Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova has challenged efforts to deport her to her native Russia for a customs violation. This week, the government charged her with a criminal felony.

Science

First Visible Aurora Spotted Over Mars by NASA Rover

by Robin George Andrews

A serendipitous solar outburst let scientists point the robot’s cameras toward the Red Planet’s sky to spot a feature shared with our Blue Marble.

Science

Fossil Suggests Feathered Archaeopteryx Probably Flew Like a Chicken

by Asher Elbein

New insights into the flying capabilities of a nonbird dinosaur were drawn from an unusually well-preserved specimen known as the Chicago Archaeopteryx.

Don’t Mention Climate: Now, Clean Energy Is All About the Money

Science

Don’t Mention Climate: Now, Clean Energy Is All About the Money

by Brad Plumer and Lisa Friedman

The Inflation Reduction Act was once hailed as the biggest climate law in U.S. history. But as supporters try to save it, they’ve stopped talking about the environment altogether.

A.I. Is Poised to Revolutionize Weather Forecasting. A New Tool Shows Promise.

Science

A.I. Is Poised to Revolutionize Weather Forecasting. A New Tool Shows Promise.

by Rebecca Dzombak

A Microsoft model can make accurate 10-day forecasts quickly, an analysis found. And, it’s designed to predict more than weather.

U.S. Is Reviewing Impossible Metals Proposal to Mine the Seabed

Science

U.S. Is Reviewing Impossible Metals Proposal to Mine the Seabed

by Max Bearak

The Interior Department said it would review a new proposal for operations off the coast of American Samoa.

Science

A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s: What to Know

by Pam Belluck

The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not.

From Oregon, a Chocolate Cake That Changes Hearts and Minds

Science

From Oregon, a Chocolate Cake That Changes Hearts and Minds

by Cara Buckley and Will Matsuda

The Portland area is a hot spot for vegans, who have the most environmentally friendly diets. It has also yielded a game-changing dessert.

Minnesota’s Green Crew Is Helping Teens Fight Climate Anxiety

Science

Minnesota’s Green Crew Is Helping Teens Fight Climate Anxiety

by Kate Selig and Tim Gruber

Run by teenagers, for teenagers, the Green Crew helps students get their hands dirty with projects like tree planting, trail restoration and invasive species removal.

Virginia Farmers Are Reviving a Tradition of Harvesting Herbs

Science

Virginia Farmers Are Reviving a Tradition of Harvesting Herbs

by Austyn Gaffney and Morgan Hornsby

Farmers have banded together to make the market for herbal supplements and remedies, part of Appalachia’s cultural heritage, more sustainable and more profitable.

How a Water Conservation Idea Won Over Oklahoma Farmers

Science

How a Water Conservation Idea Won Over Oklahoma Farmers

by Cara Buckley and Nick Oxford

Haunted by memories of the Dust Bowl, Oklahoma farmers have adopted conservation practices that have helped to revive about 100 streams.

McCormick Place in Chicago Is Helping to Reduce Bird Deaths

Science

McCormick Place in Chicago Is Helping to Reduce Bird Deaths

by Catrin Einhorn and Vincent Alban

Chicago is one of the most dangerous cities in the United States for migrating birds, and a glassy lakefront conference center was especially lethal.

R.F.K. Jr. Has Unlikely Allies in His Drive to Limit Atrazine

Science

R.F.K. Jr. Has Unlikely Allies in His Drive to Limit Atrazine

by Hiroko Tabuchi

An unlikely group is coalescing around the health secretary’s drive for restrictions on atrazine, which is linked to cancer, birth defects and low sperm counts.

F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines

Science

F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines

by Christina Jewett and Apoorva Mandavilli

Agency leaders said there was evidence to justify approval only for older people and those with medical conditions. Many others may not be able to get the shots.

A Genetic Clue to Why Men Are Taller Than Women

Science

A Genetic Clue to Why Men Are Taller Than Women

by Gina Kolata

Researchers studied data from a million people and found evidence that a height gene shared by both sexes is amplified in men.

Science

Is ‘Reef Safe’ Sunscreen Really Better for the Environment?

by Elizabeth Anne Brown

Here’s how to protect your skin and the environment this summer.

What a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Like Biden’s Means for Patients

Science

What a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Like Biden’s Means for Patients

by Gina Kolata

While prognoses for prostate cancer patients were once measured in months, experts say that advances in treatment and diagnosis now improve survival by years.

Surgeons Perform First Human Bladder Transplant

Science

Surgeons Perform First Human Bladder Transplant

by Emily Baumgaertner Nunn

The procedure could be life-changing for some people with debilitating conditions.

FDA Approves Novavax Covid Vaccine With Stricter New Conditions

Science

FDA Approves Novavax Covid Vaccine With Stricter New Conditions

by Christina Jewett and Apoorva Mandavilli

The agency narrowed who can get the shot and added new study requirements that could cost the company tens of millions.

A Ministroke Can Have Major Consequences

Science

A Ministroke Can Have Major Consequences

by Paula Span

So-called transient ischemic attacks can eventually lead to cognitive declines as steep as those following a full-on stroke, new research finds.

Science

Peter Lax, Pre-eminent Cold War Mathematician, Dies at 99

by Michael J. Barany and Brit Shields

As the computer age dawned, he saw how the new technology could be harnessed to mathematics to solve problems in everything from designing weapons to predicting the weather.

When a Vaccine Safety Trial Becomes Unethical

Science

When a Vaccine Safety Trial Becomes Unethical

by Teddy Rosenbluth

New vaccines are often evaluated in trials in which some participants receive a placebo. But not all studies can be designed this way.

As Congress Debates Cutting Medicaid, a Major Study Shows It Saves Lives

Science

As Congress Debates Cutting Medicaid, a Major Study Shows It Saves Lives

by Sarah Kliff and Margot Sanger-Katz

The most extensive research on Medicaid coverage to date found that it reduced the risk of death by 21 percent.

Novo Nordisk to Replace C.E.O. After Losing Edge in Weight-Loss Drugs

Science

Novo Nordisk to Replace C.E.O. After Losing Edge in Weight-Loss Drugs

by Rebecca Robbins

The Danish drugmaker, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy, has seen its stock tumble as competition in the weight-loss drug market has grown fiercer.

Science

Ed Smylie, Who Saved the Apollo 13 Crew With Duct Tape, Dies at 95

by Michael S. Rosenwald

He and his team of NASA engineers jumped into action to help three astronauts bound for the moon. His quick thinking earned him a shout-out from Richard Nixon.

Science

O.C.D. May Look Different Than You Think

by Christina Caron

Disturbing thoughts and social fixations are among the many manifestations of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Federal Officials May Limit Recommendations for Covid Vaccine

Science

Federal Officials May Limit Recommendations for Covid Vaccine

by Apoorva Mandavilli

With new testing requirements, it’s not even clear whether new Covid or flu shots can be made available this fall.

Science

Malcolm Potts, Evangelist for Contraception in Developing Countries, Dies at 90

by Penelope Green

He helped develop the device most often used for surgical abortions. He also spent more than half a century promoting women’s reproductive health in developing countries.

Studies of Breast Cancer and Other Diseases Threatened by New Policy

Science

Studies of Breast Cancer and Other Diseases Threatened by New Policy

by Roni Caryn Rabin

N.I.H. restrictions on payments to foreign partners may jeopardize research into conditions that would benefit Americans.

Science

Baby Is Healed With World’s First Personalized Gene-Editing Treatment

by Gina Kolata

The technique used on a 9½-month-old boy with a rare condition has the potential to help people with thousands of other uncommon genetic diseases.

Trump Budget Cuts Hobble Antismoking Programs

Science

Trump Budget Cuts Hobble Antismoking Programs

by Christina Jewett and Kristian Thacker

The elimination of a key C.D.C. office has slashed funding to states for help lines used by thousands to stop smoking and vaping.


Health

Health

A Blood Test for Alzheimer’s: What to Know

by Pam Belluck

The test may make it easier to identify whether people with memory and thinking problems have Alzheimer’s or not.

F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines

Health

F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines

by Christina Jewett and Apoorva Mandavilli

Agency leaders said there was evidence to justify approval only for older people and those with medical conditions. Many others may not be able to get the shots.

A New System Aims to Save Injured Brains and Lives

Health

A New System Aims to Save Injured Brains and Lives

by Gina Kolata

Nearly 100 neurology experts collaborated on the creation of a new method of evaluating patients with traumatic brain injuries.

Joe Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis Is a Familiar Scenario for Prostate Experts

Health

Joe Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis Is a Familiar Scenario for Prostate Experts

by Gina Kolata

Guidelines advise no screening after age 70, and doctors say that even men who test diligently may develop an aggressive cancer after none was found at a recent checkup.

Surgeons Perform First Human Bladder Transplant

Health

Surgeons Perform First Human Bladder Transplant

by Emily Baumgaertner Nunn

The procedure could be life-changing for some people with debilitating conditions.

A Genetic Clue to Why Men Are Taller Than Women

Health

A Genetic Clue to Why Men Are Taller Than Women

by Gina Kolata

Researchers studied data from a million people and found evidence that a height gene shared by both sexes is amplified in men.

A Ministroke Can Have Major Consequences

Health

A Ministroke Can Have Major Consequences

by Paula Span

So-called transient ischemic attacks can eventually lead to cognitive declines as steep as those following a full-on stroke, new research finds.

As Congress Debates Cutting Medicaid, a Major Study Shows It Saves Lives

Health

As Congress Debates Cutting Medicaid, a Major Study Shows It Saves Lives

by Sarah Kliff and Margot Sanger-Katz

The most extensive research on Medicaid coverage to date found that it reduced the risk of death by 21 percent.

Federal Cuts Become ‘All Consuming’ at Harvard’s Public Health School

Health

Federal Cuts Become ‘All Consuming’ at Harvard’s Public Health School

by Jenna Russell

At the T.H. Chan School of Public Health, which relies heavily on federal support, a crisis response is underway and a reshaping of the institution feels inevitable.

French Government and Nestlé Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal

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French Government and Nestlé Accused of Cover-Up in Perrier Water Scandal

by Jonathan Wolfe

An inquiry found that Nestlé and French officials had concealed the company’s practice of filtering Perrier water it labels “natural.” The head of Nestlé has suggested that human activity is making pure water scarcer.

Minnesota’s Green Crew Is Helping Teens Fight Climate Anxiety

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Minnesota’s Green Crew Is Helping Teens Fight Climate Anxiety

by Kate Selig and Tim Gruber

Run by teenagers, for teenagers, the Green Crew helps students get their hands dirty with projects like tree planting, trail restoration and invasive species removal.

Biden Did Not Get Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Before Last Week, Spokesman Says

Health

Biden Did Not Get Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Before Last Week, Spokesman Says

by Tyler Pager

Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s office pushed back on speculation that there had been a coverup around the illness.

Health

Is ‘Reef Safe’ Sunscreen Really Better for the Environment?

by Elizabeth Anne Brown

Here’s how to protect your skin and the environment this summer.

The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial

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The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial

by David Gelles

The administration is not only allowing more greenhouse gases. It is undermining the nation’s ability to understand and respond to a hotter planet.

What a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Like Biden’s Means for Patients

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What a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Like Biden’s Means for Patients

by Gina Kolata

While prognoses for prostate cancer patients were once measured in months, experts say that advances in treatment and diagnosis now improve survival by years.

Joe Biden Is Diagnosed With an Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer

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Joe Biden Is Diagnosed With an Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer

by Tyler Pager and Gina Kolata

The cancer has metastasized to the bone, according to a statement from Mr. Biden’s personal office.

Publix Recalls Baby Food Pouches Over Lead Contamination Concerns

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Publix Recalls Baby Food Pouches Over Lead Contamination Concerns

by Mark Walker

The voluntary recall was prompted after routine testing. It is the second such recall recently of baby food over possible lead contamination.

FDA Approves Novavax Covid Vaccine With Stricter New Conditions

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FDA Approves Novavax Covid Vaccine With Stricter New Conditions

by Christina Jewett and Apoorva Mandavilli

The agency narrowed who can get the shot and added new study requirements that could cost the company tens of millions.

Inside the I.V.F. Deliberations at the White House as Key Report Nears

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Inside the I.V.F. Deliberations at the White House as Key Report Nears

by Caroline Kitchener

Trump aides have discussed requiring insurers to cover the procedure, though one leading medical group says it has been shut out of the process.

Health

‘Love on the Spectrum’ Delivers on the Promise of Reality TV

by Maya Salam

The Netflix series, which follows a group of autistic people as they search for love in their hometowns, feels good to watch, but don’t just call it feel-good TV.

When a Vaccine Safety Trial Becomes Unethical

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When a Vaccine Safety Trial Becomes Unethical

by Teddy Rosenbluth

New vaccines are often evaluated in trials in which some participants receive a placebo. But not all studies can be designed this way.

Novo Nordisk to Replace C.E.O. After Losing Edge in Weight-Loss Drugs

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Novo Nordisk to Replace C.E.O. After Losing Edge in Weight-Loss Drugs

by Rebecca Robbins

The Danish drugmaker, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy, has seen its stock tumble as competition in the weight-loss drug market has grown fiercer.

Health

O.C.D. May Look Different Than You Think

by Christina Caron

Disturbing thoughts and social fixations are among the many manifestations of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Health

Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything

by Alan Burdick, Emily Anthes and Ruru Kuo

The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.

Federal Officials May Limit Recommendations for Covid Vaccine

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Federal Officials May Limit Recommendations for Covid Vaccine

by Apoorva Mandavilli

With new testing requirements, it’s not even clear whether new Covid or flu shots can be made available this fall.

U.S. Moves Russian Scientist’s Case to Criminal Court in Boston

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U.S. Moves Russian Scientist’s Case to Criminal Court in Boston

by Ellen Barry

For months, the Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova has challenged efforts to deport her to her native Russia for a customs violation. This week, the government charged her with a criminal felony.

Studies of Breast Cancer and Other Diseases Threatened by New Policy

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Studies of Breast Cancer and Other Diseases Threatened by New Policy

by Roni Caryn Rabin

N.I.H. restrictions on payments to foreign partners may jeopardize research into conditions that would benefit Americans.

Health

Baby Is Healed With World’s First Personalized Gene-Editing Treatment

by Gina Kolata

The technique used on a 9½-month-old boy with a rare condition has the potential to help people with thousands of other uncommon genetic diseases.

Trump Budget Cuts Hobble Antismoking Programs

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Trump Budget Cuts Hobble Antismoking Programs

by Christina Jewett and Kristian Thacker

The elimination of a key C.D.C. office has slashed funding to states for help lines used by thousands to stop smoking and vaping.


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The Monster-Slaying Game You Can Play Almost Anywhere

by Mac Schwerin and Ciril Jazbec

For decades, tech enthusiasts have made the 1993 video game Doom playable on screens of all sizes, including treadmills, calculators and pregnancy tests. (Even this article.)

Morgan Wallen Retreats Into Sadness, While His Protégés Party On

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Morgan Wallen Retreats Into Sadness, While His Protégés Party On

by Jon Caramanica

The country superstar’s “I’m the Problem” is a despondent self-portrait. But a generation of singers blending Southern rap and Nashville songwriting are thriving.

George Wendt’s Norm Made Every ‘Cheers’ Entrance Feel Fresh

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George Wendt’s Norm Made Every ‘Cheers’ Entrance Feel Fresh

by James Poniewozik

George Wendt of “Cheers,” who died on Tuesday, could walk into a bar and imply his character’s entire life outside it.

Arts

At Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial, Details of a Raid That Found Guns and Baby Oil

by Julia Jacobs and Ben Sisario

In an effort to present Mr. Combs as the leader of a criminal enterprise, an investigator testified about the drugs, guns and other items found in his Florida mansion.

Bruce Springsteen Releases EP Including Remarks That Angered Trump

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Bruce Springsteen Releases EP Including Remarks That Angered Trump

by Derrick Bryson Taylor

After Bruce Springsteen criticized the Trump administration on tour, the president said he should “KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT.” Instead, Mr. Springsteen included his comments on a new release.

Tom Hanks Will Perform His Play ‘This World of Tomorrow’ Off Broadway

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Tom Hanks Will Perform His Play ‘This World of Tomorrow’ Off Broadway

by Michael Paulson

“This World of Tomorrow,” based on the actor’s 2017 short story collection, is scheduled to begin performances in October at the Shed.

Arts

‘Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole’ Review: Dimming a Great Talent

by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Dulé Hill stars as the silky crooner in a play about the last broadcast of his variety show, in 1957.

How Do You Follow One of the Craziest Cannes Movies Ever?

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How Do You Follow One of the Craziest Cannes Movies Ever?

by Kyle Buchanan

Julia Ducournau, who won the Palme d’Or for “Titane,” returns with the body-horror tale “Alpha.” The critical reception has not been kind.

Review: How Music Came Down to Earth, in ‘Goddess’

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Review: How Music Came Down to Earth, in ‘Goddess’

by Jesse Green

Amber Iman lives up to the title of a musical about the divine gift of song.

Arts

Fortnite’s Darth Vader Is A.I.-Powered. Voice Actors Are Rebelling.

by Derrick Bryson Taylor

The actors’ union that began striking against video game companies last summer has filed an unfair labor practice charge against Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite.

Arts

John Mulaney’s Weird Talk Show on Netflix Suddenly Found Its Way

by Jason Zinoman

“Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney” understands what’s wrong with the genre. Still, it took time to hit on the ambitious free-for-all it is now.

How Grace Potter Lost (and Found) a Solo Album, and a New Life

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How Grace Potter Lost (and Found) a Solo Album, and a New Life

by Mark Yarm and Molly Matalon

The Grace Potter and the Nocturnals frontwoman made an LP with T Bone Burnett that got held. Sixteen years later, after a twisting tale of love and music, it’s arriving.

Arts

‘Bowl EP’ Review: Sessions in Love

by Juan A. Ramírez

Nazareth Hassan’s play follows the tender romance (and acid-fueled hallucinations) two skateboarders share.

Arts

David Lazer, Executive Who Joined the World of Muppets, Dies at 89

by Richard Sandomir

At IBM, he hired a young Jim Henson to make humorous corporate films using his puppet creations. Mr. Henson later hired Mr. Lazer to help run his company.

‘Business Ideas’ Review: A Parable in a Cute Cafe

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‘Business Ideas’ Review: A Parable in a Cute Cafe

by Laura Collins-Hughes

Milo Cramer’s new comedy about work, survival and the quest for a meaningful life opens Clubbed Thumb’s venerable Summerworks festival.

Salt-N-Pepa Demands Its Master Recordings in Lawsuit

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Salt-N-Pepa Demands Its Master Recordings in Lawsuit

by Emmanuel Morgan

The rap group accused Universal Music Group of ignoring federal copyright law by not giving up the original copies of its earliest work.

Hans Noë, Architect, Sculptor and Proprietor of Fanelli Cafe, Dies at 96

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Hans Noë, Architect, Sculptor and Proprietor of Fanelli Cafe, Dies at 96

by Will Heinrich

He designed innovative houses and sculptures, but his most visible role in New York City’s cultural life was as an accidental restaurateur, running the venerable Fanelli Cafe.

Can Shoplifting Be Justified? This Artist Wants You to Decide.

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Can Shoplifting Be Justified? This Artist Wants You to Decide.

by Nina Siegal

Dries Verhoeven has constructed a replica grocery store for his latest provocative performance.

Chris Brown Released on $6 Million Bail by London Court

Arts

Chris Brown Released on $6 Million Bail by London Court

by Lizzie Dearden

The R&B singer was charged last week with grievous bodily harm over a 2023 incident in England. His release from custody means he can proceed with a world tour.

Arts

Ronny Chieng Takes Issue With Kristi Noem’s Takes on Immigration

by Jennifer Vineyard

“We’re going to have to take you out of U.S.A.,” the “Daily Show” host said after the homeland security chief couldn’t correctly define habeas corpus and suggested a game show for citizenship.

Arts

Superflex Wants to Change the World and Thinks You Can Too

by Laura Rysman

The Danish artists have pushed beyond the gallery and into the outside world, making works designed to serve communities — human and otherwise.

Arts

Organizations Work to Embrace the Soft Power of Art

by Ginanne Brownell

Across the globe, more and more cities and countries are investing in the arts, with the aim of driving economic growth — and burnishing their images.

Arts

‘Modern Love’ Podcast: Friends for 16 Years. Lovers for One Night.

by Anna Martin, Reva Goldberg, Emily Lang, Davis Land, Christina Djossa, Amy Pearl, Sara Curtis, Jen Poyant, Lynn Levy, Sonia Herrero, Dan Powell, Pat McCusker, Sophia Lanman, Rowan Niemisto and Marion Lozano

They always wondered what it would be like to sleep together. By the time they were ready to find out, it was almost too late.

Aix-en-Provence Celebrates Cézanne With Monthslong Series of Events

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Aix-en-Provence Celebrates Cézanne With Monthslong Series of Events

by Alexis Steinman and Gabrielle Voinot

Aix-en-Provence, the French city where the artist spent most of his life, is celebrating all things Cézanne this summer with the reopening of his estate and studio.

Arts

100 Years On, Robert Rauschenberg and Joan Mitchell Still Hold Sway

by Hilarie M. Sheets

Foundations for Joan Mitchell and Robert Rauschenberg are among the most influential grant-makers at a time when private funding for artists is more important than ever.

Best Small-Town Romance Books

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Best Small-Town Romance Books

by Ashley Poston

The romance author Ashley Poston recommends books bursting with quaint charm, sizzling banter and plenty of heart.

Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp,’ a Story Collection, Wins International Booker Prize

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Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp,’ a Story Collection, Wins International Booker Prize

by Alex Marshall

Banu Mushtaq’s “Heart Lamp,” translated by Deepa Bhasthi, had received little notice in Britain or the United States before Tuesday. Now, it’s won the major award for translated fiction.

George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 76

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George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 76

by Alex Williams

A burly, easygoing Chicago native, he became a staple of living rooms across the country for more than a decade as one of America’s favorite barflies.

Arts

A London Show Unlocks the Mysteries of Antony Gormley’s art

by Ted Loos

The British artist, whose early lead works are on display at a London gallery, explains the discoveries that drew him to sculpture and his use of his own body as his model.

Los Angeles Mayor Seeks to Lure Filming Back by Cutting Red Tape

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Los Angeles Mayor Seeks to Lure Filming Back by Cutting Red Tape

by Matt Stevens

With film and TV production in Los Angeles down by roughly one-third in recent years, Mayor Karen Bass took steps to make it easier to shoot at top locations.

Arts

State of the Arts in 2025: Precarious, Promising, or a Bit of Both?

by Farah Nayeri

At the Art for Tomorrow conference in Milan, participants faced sobering financial and geopolitical realities, while still finding reasons for hope and joy.

‘Pernille’ Is a Brilliant Norwegian Dramedy

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‘Pernille’ Is a Brilliant Norwegian Dramedy

by Margaret Lyons

The series, about an endearingly ordinary woman who works in child welfare, is a lot like Pamela Adlon’s spirited FX dramedy “Better Things.”

A 7-Song, 130-Minute Jam Band Primer

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A 7-Song, 130-Minute Jam Band Primer

by Marc Tracy

Listen to noodling tracks by Dave Matthews Band, Grateful Dead, Goose and more.

Spike Lee May Be in Cannes, but His Heart Is Courtside With the Knicks

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Spike Lee May Be in Cannes, but His Heart Is Courtside With the Knicks

by Kyle Buchanan

The director brought his latest collaboration with Denzel Washington, “Highest 2 Lowest,” to the festival, but he really wanted to talk basketball.

Coming to City Center: A Flurry of Dance From Around the World

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Coming to City Center: A Flurry of Dance From Around the World

by Rachel Sherman

Fall for Dance will have its most international lineup since the pandemic; and the center’s 2025-26 season will feature Paris Opera Ballet and Dutch National Ballet.

Arts

‘Lilo & Stitch’ Review: Creature Chaos

by Brandon Yu

The live-action remake of the hit 2002 Disney film is mostly serviceable and often adorable, even if the best parts of the original got left behind.

Arts

On TikTok, ‘Propaganda’ Lists Go Viral

by Nicole Stock

TikTok users are building eye-catching lists of their dislikes and are labeling them as propaganda that they’re “not falling for.”

Shane Doyle, Founder of a Storied East Village Venue, Dies at 73

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Shane Doyle, Founder of a Storied East Village Venue, Dies at 73

by Alex Williams

An Irish expatriate, he created Sin-é, a bare-bones cafe that became an unlikely magnet for stars like Sinead O’Connor, Bono of U2 and Iggy Pop.

Breuer Building Gets Landmark Status Before Sotheby’s Moves In

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Breuer Building Gets Landmark Status Before Sotheby’s Moves In

by Robin Pogrebin

The modernist former home of the Whitney Museum of American Art had its interior designated for protection by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.

Timothee Chalamet Was a Knicks Superfan Before He Was Famous

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Timothee Chalamet Was a Knicks Superfan Before He Was Famous

by Scott Cacciola

As an unknown teenager, he stuck with the team through the hard times. As a famous actor, he is loving every second of a deep playoff run.

Arts

Late Night Is Concerned About (the Truth Behind) Biden’s Health

by Jennifer Vineyard

“They used to say it’s not the crime, it’s the cover-up, but it’s starting to feel like politics is all cover-up,” Jon Stewart said.

With a New Fair in Qatar, Art Basel Branches Out in the Mideast

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With a New Fair in Qatar, Art Basel Branches Out in the Mideast

by Scott Reyburn

Because of its enormous wealth, the Persian Gulf has long been viewed by the international art trade as a prime market for expansion.

Cassie’s Mother Testifies at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Trial About Bruises and a Payment

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Cassie’s Mother Testifies at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Trial About Bruises and a Payment

by Ben Sisario and Julia Jacobs

Casandra Ventura’s mother said she tried to pay the mogul to ensure her daughter’s safety, and an escort known as Punisher described engaging in up to a dozen “freak-offs.”

‘Bus Stop’ Review: Travelers Find Shelter From a Storm

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‘Bus Stop’ Review: Travelers Find Shelter From a Storm

by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Intimacy is at the heart of this rare revival of William Inge’s 1955 play, about stranded passengers learning from one another and about themselves.

Arts

Santa Fe Opera Continues to Draw Performers From Across the Globe

by David Belcher

Nearly 70 years old, the Santa Fe Opera and its summer season draw singers, directors, designers, conductors and apprentices from across the globe.

Arts

Opera Companies Find Savings and Gains Through Collaborations

by A.J. Goldmann

Co-productions can help companies across the globe save money, collaborate artistically and ensure that lesser-known works are seen by more audiences.

The Soprano Sonya Yoncheva Has Many Roles, On and Off the Stage

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The Soprano Sonya Yoncheva Has Many Roles, On and Off the Stage

by Rebecca Schmid

Sonya Yoncheva discusses her turn as Lisa in “The Queen of Spades” at the Metropolitan Opera, her summer concerts, her production company and more.

Arts

‘Book of Marvels’ at the Morgan, Oddities From Cannibals to Giant Snails

by Walker Mimms

At the Morgan Library, 15th-century illuminated atlases embody the medieval appetite for wonder and myth.

With ‘Van Gogh’s Flowers,’ the New York Botanical Garden Brings the Artist to Life

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With ‘Van Gogh’s Flowers,’ the New York Botanical Garden Brings the Artist to Life

by Jane L. Levere

The New York Botanical Garden’s new exhibit draws inspiration from Vincent van Gogh for a colorful explosion of 18,000 sunflowers and other plants.

Arts

Met Museum Surrenders Artifacts Thought Looted From Iraq

by Graham Bowley

The Manhattan district attorney’s office said the objects had been identified as illicit during an investigation of an art dealer suspected of having trafficked in stolen antiquities.

Head of Trump’s Kennedy Center Calls for Inquiry Into Its Finances

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Head of Trump’s Kennedy Center Calls for Inquiry Into Its Finances

by Javier C. Hernández and Michael Paulson

The center’s new president said prosecutors should look at its “criminal” debt and deferred maintenance, as the center announced dance and theater offerings that include some with nonunion casts.

Ari Aster Hasn’t Seen the Reviews for ‘Eddington’

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Ari Aster Hasn’t Seen the Reviews for ‘Eddington’

by Kyle Buchanan

The Covid-era satire has been divisive at Cannes, but the director has not seen the reviews. He’s focused on his fears about where the world is headed.

Jim Butcher and His “Dresden Files” Series Have Survived the Darkness

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Jim Butcher and His “Dresden Files” Series Have Survived the Darkness

by Benjamin Mullin

Now in its 25th year, The Dresden Files and its author have survived the darkness, fictional and otherwise.

Stolen Bust From Jim Morrison’s Gravesite Is Recovered in Paris

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Stolen Bust From Jim Morrison’s Gravesite Is Recovered in Paris

by Victor Mather

The 300-pound bust was stolen from Père-Lachaise cemetery in 1988 and was found when the police were conducting an unrelated search.

Arts

Review: Unsuk Chin’s New Opera Gives Music to the Unsaid

by Jeffrey Arlo Brown

Unsuk Chin’s “The Dark Side of the Moon,” a reinterpretation of the Faust myth, reflects a restless mind with constant musical invention.

Lincoln Center Plans a $335 Million Makeover of Its Western Edge

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Lincoln Center Plans a $335 Million Makeover of Its Western Edge

by Javier C. Hernández

The center in Manhattan aims to attract new audiences, as it takes down a wall on Amsterdam Avenue and revamps Damrosch Park.

Arts

Review: New York Philharmonic, Renée Fleming and a Sub Conductor

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Brett Mitchell led the New York Philharmonic in the local premiere of a song cycle by Kevin Puts, featuring the soprano Renée Fleming.

The Best of ‘S.N.L.’ Season 50: Trump, Biden and Domingo

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The Best of ‘S.N.L.’ Season 50: Trump, Biden and Domingo

by Dave Itzkoff

The just-completed 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” was dominated by anniversary hype, but the new episodes managed to create some memorable moments, too.

Dawn Richard Recalls Witnessing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Violence Against Cassie

Arts

Dawn Richard Recalls Witnessing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Violence Against Cassie

by Julia Jacobs and Ben Sisario

After four days of testimony from Casandra Ventura, the mogul’s former girlfriend, prosecutors are questioning collaborators and friends about their relationship.

Arts

‘The Order,’ ‘The Outrun’ and More Streaming Gems

by Jason Bailey

A handful of last year’s best (yet overlooked) indies are among this month’s hidden treasures on your subscription streamers.

Arts

New York’s Spring Auctions Aimed for Trophies. They Got Troubles.

by Zachary Small and Tim F. Schneider

Performing below their low estimates, the auction houses bet on a “flight to quality” but found little interest from bidders on top lots.


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Book Review: ‘NB by J.C.,’ by James Campbell

by Dwight Garner

“NB by J.C.” collects the variegated musings of James Campbell in the Times Literary Supplement.

In ‘Fires in the Dark,’ Kay Redfield Jamison Turns to Healers

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In ‘Fires in the Dark,’ Kay Redfield Jamison Turns to Healers

by Casey Schwartz

In “Fires in the Dark,” Jamison, known for her expertise on manic depression, delves into the quest to heal. Her new book, she says, is a “love song to psychotherapy.”

The Detective Novel ‘Whose Body?,’ by Dorothy L. Sayers, Turns 100

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The Detective Novel ‘Whose Body?,’ by Dorothy L. Sayers, Turns 100

by Sarah Weinman

Dorothy L. Sayers dealt with emotional and financial instability by writing “Whose Body?,” the first of many to star the detective Lord Peter Wimsey.

Books

Book Review: ‘Dom Casmurro,’ by Machado de Assis

by Benjamin Moser

“Dom Casmurro,” by Machado de Assis, teaches us to read — and reread — with precise detail and masterly obfuscation.

Books

Book Review: ‘The Late Americans,’ by Brandon Taylor

by Alexandra Jacobs

Brandon Taylor’s novel circulates among Iowa City residents, some privileged, some not, but all aware that their possibilities are contracting.

Martin Amis’s Best Books: A Guide

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Martin Amis’s Best Books: A Guide

by The New York Times Books Staff

The acclaimed British novelist was also an essayist, memoirist and critic of the first rank.

The Best Romance Novels of 2024 (So Far)

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The Best Romance Novels of 2024 (So Far)

by Olivia Waite

Looking for an escapist love story? Here are 2024’s sexiest, swooniest reads.

What Book Should You Read Next?

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What Book Should You Read Next?

by The New York Times Books Staff

Finding a book you’ll love can be daunting. Let us help.

Tom Hanks Will Perform His Play ‘This World of Tomorrow’ Off Broadway

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Tom Hanks Will Perform His Play ‘This World of Tomorrow’ Off Broadway

by Michael Paulson

“This World of Tomorrow,” based on the actor’s 2017 short story collection, is scheduled to begin performances in October at the Shed.

Book Review: “The Doorman,” by Chris Pavone

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Book Review: “The Doorman,” by Chris Pavone

by Sarah Lyall

In Chris Pavone’s new novel, “The Doorman,” the real world closes in on residents of a luxury apartment building.

“Whack Job,” a New History of Axe Murders, Finds a Connection Between Self-Reliance and Brutality

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“Whack Job,” a New History of Axe Murders, Finds a Connection Between Self-Reliance and Brutality

by Sadie Stein

In “Whack Job,” Rachel McCarthy James finds a connection between self-reliance and brutality. And for the record, she has questions about Lizzie Borden.

Books

Book Review: ‘Speak to Me of Home,’ by Jeanine Cummins

by Esmeralda Santiago

In the novel “Speak to Me of Home,” three generations of women in one family grapple with their identities.

Best Small-Town Romance Books

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Best Small-Town Romance Books

by Ashley Poston

The romance author Ashley Poston recommends books bursting with quaint charm, sizzling banter and plenty of heart.

Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp,’ a Story Collection, Wins International Booker Prize

Books

Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp,’ a Story Collection, Wins International Booker Prize

by Alex Marshall

Banu Mushtaq’s “Heart Lamp,” translated by Deepa Bhasthi, had received little notice in Britain or the United States before Tuesday. Now, it’s won the major award for translated fiction.

Michael A. Ledeen, Reagan Adviser Involved in Iran-Contra, Dies at 83

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Michael A. Ledeen, Reagan Adviser Involved in Iran-Contra, Dies at 83

by Sam Roberts

A neoconservative who fervidly opposed Communism and the fundamentalist regime in Iran, he wrote many books and articles, some of whose theories were later discredited.

Books

Book Review: ‘Bear Witness,’ by Ross Halperin

by Katherine Corcoran

In “Bear Witness,” Ross Halperin tells the story of two men who went from idealists to pragmatists.

Books

Book Review: ‘Spent,’ by Alison Bechdel

by Sam Thielman

Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel, “Spent,” is a domestic comedy about ethical consumption under capitalism.

Books

Book Review: ‘The Book of Records,’ by Madeleine Thien

by Lauren LeBlanc

Madeleine Thien’s time-warping historical novel “The Book of Records” collapses centuries and geographies in an ambitious family saga.

Book Review: ‘To Smithereens,’ by Rosalyn Drexler

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Book Review: ‘To Smithereens,’ by Rosalyn Drexler

by Lauren Elkin

First published in 1972, Rosalyn Drexler’s “To Smithereens” throws two vivid subcultures — and two unlikely lovers — into the ring.

Jim Butcher and His “Dresden Files” Series Have Survived the Darkness

Books

Jim Butcher and His “Dresden Files” Series Have Survived the Darkness

by Benjamin Mullin

Now in its 25th year, The Dresden Files and its author have survived the darkness, fictional and otherwise.

Books

4 Audiobooks To Listen To Now

by Lauren Christensen, Claire Hogan, Karen Hanley and Laura Salaberry

Lauren Christensen, an editor at the New York Times Book Review, recommends four of her favorite audiobooks.

Books

Book Review: ‘Class Clown,’ by Dave Barry

by Dwight Garner

The beloved humor columnist looks back on a long career of wit and wisdom in a new memoir.

Book Review: ‘Empire of AI,’ by Karen Hao; ‘The Optimist,’ by Keach Hagey

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Book Review: ‘Empire of AI,’ by Karen Hao; ‘The Optimist,’ by Keach Hagey

by Tim Wu

Two journalists explore the artificial intelligence company OpenAI and present complementary portraits of its notorious co-founder.

Riveting New Psychological Thriller Novels

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Riveting New Psychological Thriller Novels

by Sarah Lyall

Our critic on the month’s best releases.

Books

Book Review: ‘Dirty Kitchen,’ by Jill Damatac

by Sadie Stein

In the searing “Dirty Kitchen,” Jill Damatac tells the story of a fight for survival and culture in America.

Book Review: ‘Things in Nature Merely Grow,’ by Yiyun Li

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Book Review: ‘Things in Nature Merely Grow,’ by Yiyun Li

by Daphne Merkin

In “Things in Nature Merely Grow,” the novelist Yiyun Li endures the aftermath of unthinkable loss.

2 Books to Bring Key West to Life

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2 Books to Bring Key West to Life

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A poet’s letters; a collection of reminiscences.

Book Review: ‘The Art Spy,’ by Michelle Young

Books

Book Review: ‘The Art Spy,’ by Michelle Young

by Nina Siegal

In “The Art Spy,” Michelle Young shines new light on the heroic French curator Rose Valland.

Books

Book Review: ‘Heart, Be at Peace,’ by Donal Ryan

by Hamilton Cain

Donal Ryan’s new novel focuses on a small community trying to leave behind years of economic woes.

Books

Overlooked No More, Walasse Ting, Who Bridged Cultures With Paint and Prose

by Will Heinrich

His style as a poet and artist was informed by his upbringing in Shanghai and his years in Paris. He then joined the Pop-fueled studios of New York.

Books

David Tracy, 86, Theologian Who Rejected Rome’s Supremacy, Dies

by Trip Gabriel

The author of influential books and essays, he was known for a contemporary theory of religion and Catholicism that advocated dialogue, not decrees.

What Ron Chernow Loves About Mark Twain

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What Ron Chernow Loves About Mark Twain

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The Pulitzer-winning presidential biographer discusses his new book about the life of a literary founding father.

Yiyun Li’s New Book Is No Ordinary Grief Memoir

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Yiyun Li’s New Book Is No Ordinary Grief Memoir

by Alexandra Alter

Only by writing could the acclaimed novelist Yiyun Li grapple with the suicides of her two sons. But her new book is no ordinary grief memoir.

Book Review: ‘Who Knew,’ by Barry Diller

Books

Book Review: ‘Who Knew,’ by Barry Diller

by Alexandra Jacobs

Beyond disclosures about his sexuality and marriage, the media mogul’s memoir mostly serves up goodies for fans of Hollywood name-dropping and infighting.

Books

Book Review: ‘Malcolm Lives! The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers,’ by Ibram X. Kendi

by Lizzie Skurnick

The National Book Award-winning author shows young readers a humane political philosophy that many adults still fail to appreciate.

Book Review: ‘Apple in China,’ by Patrick McGee

Books

Book Review: ‘Apple in China,’ by Patrick McGee

by Hannah Beech

In “Apple in China,” Patrick McGee argues that by training an army of manufacturers in a “ruthless authoritarian state,” the company has created an existential vulnerability for the entire world.

6 New Books We Recommend This Week

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6 New Books We Recommend This Week

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Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

He Oversees Père-Lachaise Cemetery, and Lives There, Too.

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He Oversees Père-Lachaise Cemetery, and Lives There, Too.

by Sadie Stein

In a new book, Benoît Gallot explains what it takes to run Père-Lachaise, where he lives with his wife, children and, he insists, no ghosts.

Interview: Ed Helms on Historical Snafus and His Reading Life

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Interview: Ed Helms on Historical Snafus and His Reading Life

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With one hand, while standing. It’s the kind of accomplishment that would never make it into his new book, “Snafu: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups.”


Food

How the ‘Food Babe’ Became a Trump-Era Megastar

Food

How the ‘Food Babe’ Became a Trump-Era Megastar

by Kim Severson

Vani Hari, a former Democrat who started out blogging tips on diet and fitness, is now a major voice in the administration’s healthy-food agenda.

Can a Restaurant Be Both Glamorous and Comforting? Cafe Zaffri Is.

Food

Can a Restaurant Be Both Glamorous and Comforting? Cafe Zaffri Is.

by Priya Krishna

This new all-day Levantine restaurant near Union Square aims to accommodate every kind of customer, and still manages to innovate.

The Best Pizza in New York City

Food

The Best Pizza in New York City

by Priya Krishna, Nikita Richardson, Korsha Wilson, Luke Fortney and Heather Willensky For The New York Times

Some of the city’s most famous pies didn’t make the list, while some unexpected spots delivered superlative slices.

Easy Picnic Recipes for the Beach or Wherever You’re Going This Summer

Food

Easy Picnic Recipes for the Beach or Wherever You’re Going This Summer

by Tanya Sichynsky

Snacks, sandwiches, sweets and more to grab and go, go, go.

How Pickle Lemonade Took Over the Group Chat

Food

How Pickle Lemonade Took Over the Group Chat

by Korsha Wilson

One thing’s clear: This sweet-tart drink, with cousins around the world, elicits strong opinions.

Why You Should Add Sotol to Your Bar Cart

Food

Why You Should Add Sotol to Your Bar Cart

by Rebekah Peppler

The traditional spirit tells the story of wherever its plant source has grown across the deserts and forests of Northern Mexico.

What Has All This Restaurant Food Done to My Gut?

Food

What Has All This Restaurant Food Done to My Gut?

by Priya Krishna

Worried about the health hazards of my work as a critic, I tried a gastrointestinal testing service. The results offer insights for frequent diners.

These Easy Chicken Kebabs Are Perfect for a Picnic

Food

These Easy Chicken Kebabs Are Perfect for a Picnic

by David Tanis

Whether you enjoy these inside or outside, be sure to do so with a smattering of simple, summery salads.

ICE Enforcement in Restaurants: What to Know

Food

ICE Enforcement in Restaurants: What to Know

by Julia Moskin

Immigration agents’ visits to Washington restaurants have raised questions about what’s happening and who is affected. Here are some answers.

Why Restaurants Are Moving to OpenTable

Food

Why Restaurants Are Moving to OpenTable

by Priya Krishna

With backing from Visa, the reservations platform is staking its claim on in-demand restaurants and paying them handsomely to jump ship from Resy.

Eggplant Fatteh Makes Leftovers Feel Like a Feast

Food

Eggplant Fatteh Makes Leftovers Feel Like a Feast

by Reem Kassis

Fatteh, a layered, adaptable dish popular across the Arab world, makes whatever you have on hand feel especially abundant.

A New French Jewel Opens in the Village

Food

A New French Jewel Opens in the Village

by Florence Fabricant

Alexia Duchêne is opening Le Chêne on Carmine Street, summer openings in the Hamptons and more restaurant news.

Meet My House Asparagus

Food

Meet My House Asparagus

by Emily Weinstein

Melissa Clark’s miso-chile asparagus with tofu will be on repeat in my kitchen, the go-to recipe for those springtime spears.

These Jam Bars Are My Jam

Food

These Jam Bars Are My Jam

by Melissa Clark

Use any thick jam in Yewande Komolafe’s strawberry jam bars with cardamom — ideally something tart to balance that sweet crumbly topping.

‘Such a Great, Easy, Feel-Good Weeknight Dinner’

Food

‘Such a Great, Easy, Feel-Good Weeknight Dinner’

by Melissa Clark

My spicy skillet ground turkey and snap peas is a hit with readers (and my own family).

A Simple Shrimp Salad to Welcome Summer

Food

A Simple Shrimp Salad to Welcome Summer

by Sam Sifton

Mark Bittman’s spicy shrimp salad with mint, a recipe from 1998, still packs a fresh, lemony punch.

Food

Jonnie Boer Dead: Michelin Star Chef Was 60

by Pete Wells

Long before the New Nordic movement, he saw the value in humble ingredients. So did anyone who ate at De Librije, his acclaimed restaurant in the Netherlands.

The Perfect Cake for Those First Berries

Food

The Perfect Cake for Those First Berries

by Mia Leimkuhler

Dorie Greenspan’s blueberry crumb cake is a delightful vehicle for the summer’s first (or the freezer’s standby) blueberries.

Burgers, Jerk Ribs, Chicken Plus More Grilling Recipes

Food

Burgers, Jerk Ribs, Chicken Plus More Grilling Recipes

by Sam Sifton

Gather and prepare your gear now for an excellent summer of grilled hamburgers, jerk ribs, cabbage wedges, yakitori, soy-basted chicken thighs. …

Where to Eat: Kitsch Is King

Food

Where to Eat: Kitsch Is King

by Becky Hughes

It’s hard to be in a bad mood when you’re drinking a frozen margarita with a flamingo straw.

Craving Quinoa Salad?

Food

Craving Quinoa Salad?

by Mia Leimkuhler

And make this assertively seasoned quinoa salad, a lemony farro salad with goat cheese and mint, and a soothing miso-mushroom barley soup.

Chickpea Noodle Soup Is Perfect for Colds

Food

Chickpea Noodle Soup Is Perfect for Colds

by Mia Leimkuhler

Ali Slagle’s chickpea noodle soup is soothing, satisfying and built on pantry staples (because you’re not going to the store right now).


Travel

Rethinking a Trip to Yellowstone or Zion? Here Are 5 State Parks to Visit Instead.

Travel

Rethinking a Trip to Yellowstone or Zion? Here Are 5 State Parks to Visit Instead.

by Ruffin Prevost

With popular destinations like Yellowstone and Zion hit hard by staffing cuts, nearby state parks offer beauty and majesty with far less uncertainty.

Memorial Day Weekend: Tips on Travel Delays, Cancellations and More

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Memorial Day Weekend: Tips on Travel Delays, Cancellations and More

by Claire Fahy

With airports and airlines experiencing delays and cancellations, and staffing shortfalls at national parks, here’s what to know before you go.

How to Travel Without a Phone

Travel

How to Travel Without a Phone

by Noah W. Miller

Leaving your device at home might seem daunting, but it can result in a deeper connection to a place and more authentic interactions with locals.

In the U.S., a Summer Travel Slump Looms

Travel

In the U.S., a Summer Travel Slump Looms

by Ceylan Yeğinsu and Christine Chung

Many airlines, hotels and analysts are forecasting a downbeat tourism season in America, as threats of tariffs and unpopular policy decisions take their toll.

Eight teamLab Sensory Playgrounds to Visit on Your Next Vacation

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Eight teamLab Sensory Playgrounds to Visit on Your Next Vacation

by Lisa Lucas

The group’s psychedelic sensory playgrounds of light, sound, stars, bubbles, birds and more are expanding around the globe, dazzling millions of visitors a year.

A Couple on a Cruise Was Wait-Listed for an Excursion, Yet Charged $800

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A Couple on a Cruise Was Wait-Listed for an Excursion, Yet Charged $800

by Seth Kugel

After our columnist inquired about a surprise bill for a whale-watching outing, Holland America changed the way it handles passengers wait-listed for excursions.

Spain Orders Airbnb to Take Down 66,000 Rental Listings

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Spain Orders Airbnb to Take Down 66,000 Rental Listings

by Liz Alderman

The government is widening a crackdown on tourist rentals as it seeks to alleviate a painful housing crunch.

Travel

Is ‘Reef Safe’ Sunscreen Really Better for the Environment?

by Elizabeth Anne Brown

Here’s how to protect your skin and the environment this summer.

Duffy Blamed Biden for Air Traffic Woes. It’s a Decades-Old Problem.

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Duffy Blamed Biden for Air Traffic Woes. It’s a Decades-Old Problem.

by Linda Qiu and Kate Kelly

The federal government has taken a reactive approach to aviation policy, often leading to delays in modernization efforts and inadequate staffing and funding.

Travel

An Amsterdam Hotel With Canal Views

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Plus: sun hats on the runway, melt-in-your-mouth halvah and more from T’s cultural compendium.

Travel

Antoni Porowski, Rachel Kushner and Others on the American Road Trips That Changed Their Lives

by Kate Guadagnino

Antoni Porowski, Rachel Kushner, Michelle Zauner and others on their most memorable driving vacations, from coastal Maine to the prairies of South Dakota.

A Fake Yellowstone TikTok Account Went Viral With Thirst Traps

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A Fake Yellowstone TikTok Account Went Viral With Thirst Traps

by Nicole Stock

TikTok accounts dedicated to Yellowstone, Joshua Tree and other parks have drawn a lot of attention by leaning in on sex appeal.

Colorado Air Traffic Controllers Lost Contact With Some Airplanes Monday

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Colorado Air Traffic Controllers Lost Contact With Some Airplanes Monday

by Niraj Chokshi

Controllers switched frequencies and planes were “safely separated,” officials said. The 90-second outage on Monday followed communications problems at Newark’s airport.

Travel

The Singular Romance of the American Road Trip

by Hanya Yanagihara

There’s nothing like a days-long drive across the country.

Travel

What a New American Citizen Learned on Route 66

by Aatish Taseer and Andrew Moore

A writer drove from Chicago to L.A. to see what it truly means to belong to a place.

Newark Airport’s Issues: What to Know

Travel

Newark Airport’s Issues: What to Know

by Niraj Chokshi

Many flights have been delayed at the busy hub because of radar outages, shortages of air traffic controllers and construction on a runway. The F.A.A. plans to cut the number of arrivals by late May.

A D.I.Y. Cooking Course in Mexico City

Travel

A D.I.Y. Cooking Course in Mexico City

by Elaine Glusac and Jake Naughton

Instead of an expensive weeklong culinary program, our columnist sampled three day classes, and learned a few things about mole sauce, tacos al pastor and local culture.

Travel

T Magazine’s Getaway Guide: Athens, Southwest England and More

by Deborah Dunn

Suggestions for last-minute trips geared toward four very different kinds of traveler.

Travel

At Airbnb, New Services and ‘Experiences’

by Ceylan Yeğinsu

The company is introducing hotel-like services, along with a new selection of local tours and classes.


Real Estate

Real Estate

Craig Steinley, VP of Appraisal Institute, Voted Out After Harassment Claims

by Debra Kamin

Calls for Craig Steinley to step down from the Appraisal Institute began immediately after The New York Times revealed claims of improper touching from multiple women.

Want to Buy Her House in Ireland? You’ll Need $7 and Some Luck.

Real Estate

Want to Buy Her House in Ireland? You’ll Need $7 and Some Luck.

by Lana Bortolot

Imelda Collins is raffling her house rather than sell it on the conventional market. Anyone in the world can enter.

Real Estate

Is This Chicago Suburb for You?

by Samantha Latson and Jamie Kelter Davis

Elmhurst, Ill., is evolving from its longstanding reputation as a sleepy bedroom community.

Real Estate

The Next ‘Big Idea’ in Ecological Landscapes: Abundance

by Margaret Roach

Learn to embrace both the visual and functional aspects of your garden to support diversity in your plantings.

Real Estate

The Interior Designer Amy Lau’s Apartment Is Listed for $1.6 Million

by Vivian Marino

Ms. Lau, who had a string of high-profile clients, died in January. She put her signature stamp on her prewar unit.

Woman Sues Real Estate Firm That She Says Ignored Her Sexual Assault Report

Real Estate

Woman Sues Real Estate Firm That She Says Ignored Her Sexual Assault Report

by Debra Kamin

Six women have now filed lawsuits against eXp Realty, with similar claims that they were drugged and then attacked while attending an event for the brokerage.

A Long Life in Harlem, Made Possible by an Affordable Apartment

Real Estate

A Long Life in Harlem, Made Possible by an Affordable Apartment

by D.W. Gibson

Owen Levy says the social fabric has remained strong in the often-tumultuous 46 years he has lived in the neighborhood.

Real Estate

$2 Million Homes in California

by Angela Serratore

A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a home with a dock in Lake Arrowhead and a Craftsman in Oakland

L.A. Fire Victims Move Away From Altadena and Pacific Palisades to Start Over

Real Estate

L.A. Fire Victims Move Away From Altadena and Pacific Palisades to Start Over

by Ronda Kaysen, Robert Gebeloff and Leanne Abraham

Fire victims from Altadena and Pacific Palisades have moved across Los Angeles and the country looking for firm footing to start over.

How Much Notice Do You Have to Give Your Landlord?

Real Estate

How Much Notice Do You Have to Give Your Landlord?

by Jill Terreri Ramos

It’s important to know what the law says, but maintaining friendly relations with your landlord has its own benefits.

The Battle for Bryant Park Grill

Real Estate

The Battle for Bryant Park Grill

by Charles V. Bagli and Yuvraj Khanna

Michael Weinstein, who has run the popular Midtown Manhattan restaurant for 30 years, refuses to leave, even though Jean-Georges Restaurants won a bid to take over the lease for its space.

Finding High-End Furniture at NYC Showrooms Is Like Visiting a Speakeasy

Real Estate

Finding High-End Furniture at NYC Showrooms Is Like Visiting a Speakeasy

by Craig Kellogg and Ashok Sinha

The city’s new designer décor showrooms are hidden away from foot traffic, making shopping for furniture feel like visiting a speakeasy.

Designer Corey Damen Jenkins Infuses His Studio With Glamour

Real Estate

Designer Corey Damen Jenkins Infuses His Studio With Glamour

by Tim McKeough and Hiroko Masuike

Corey Damen Jenkins showcases weighty crystal coasters, a high-end French trolley and one-of-a-kind dachshund finial chairs.

Real Estate

$500,000 Homes in New Hampshire, Michigan and Minnesota

by Angela Serratore

A chalet-style house in Bartlett, a condo in Royal Oak and a brick house in Minneapolis.

Real Estate

$500,000 Homes in Marrakesh, Morocco

by Roxana Popescu

Available properties include traditional and modern riads, as well as condos in residential communities.

Pope Leo XIV Grew Up in This Chicago Home. Now, It Could Be Yours.

Real Estate

Pope Leo XIV Grew Up in This Chicago Home. Now, It Could Be Yours.

by Debra Kamin

The same auction house that sold President Trump’s childhood home for millions in 2017 will take bids for the modest three-bedroom where Pope Leo XIV once lived.

Real Estate

Nelson DeMille’s House Is Listed for $5.5 Million on Long Island

by Heather Senison

The five-bedroom home was built in Garden City in the Tudor style the author admired. But it isn’t where he wrote his books.

Real Estate

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

by Claudia Gryvatz Copquin and Jill P. Capuzzo

This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Roslyn, N.Y., and Cream Ridge, N.J.

Real Estate

Homes for Sale in the Bronx and Manhattan

by Heather Senison

This week’s properties are in Spuyten Duyvil, Kips Bay and West Chelsea.

Real Estate

Permits to Build New Apartments Have Plummeted

by Samantha Latson

Nationally, the creation of new apartments has fallen below prepandemic levels. But some metros are defying the trend.


Automobiles

Republican Bill to End E.V. Tax Credit Could Hurt G.M. and Ford

Automobiles

Republican Bill to End E.V. Tax Credit Could Hurt G.M. and Ford

by Neal E. Boudette

A House Republican bill introduced this week would do away with tax credits that had encouraged Americans to buy electric vehicles and automakers to invest in new factories.

Automobiles

The Art of Moving Formula 1 Around the World

by Phillip Horton

Tons of equipment must be shipped, so logistics teams start packing up right after a Grand Prix ends. Then it’s on to the next race, sometimes on a different continent.

Tariffs Push Honda to Move Production From Canada to U.S.

Automobiles

Tariffs Push Honda to Move Production From Canada to U.S.

by Ian Austen

President Trump’s trade war again tests Canada’s new government. Honda is also postponing a major electric vehicle factory in Canada.

Carvana, a Used Car Retailer, Thinks Trump’s Tariffs Could be Good for Business

Automobiles

Carvana, a Used Car Retailer, Thinks Trump’s Tariffs Could be Good for Business

by Neal E. Boudette

The chief executive of Carvana, which sells used cars online, said President Trump’s tariffs could help his company by increasing demand for its vehicles.

Is Slate Auto’s Electric Truck the Answer to Expensive Cars?

Automobiles

Is Slate Auto’s Electric Truck the Answer to Expensive Cars?

by Lawrence Ulrich

Slate Auto, a start-up backed by Jeff Bezos, plans to sell a small, spartan electric truck that comes with no paint, stereo or touch-screens.

A Decade-Long Search for a Battery That Can End the Gasoline Era

Automobiles

A Decade-Long Search for a Battery That Can End the Gasoline Era

by Jack Ewing

Can a small Massachusetts start-up perfect a battery that would make electric vehicles cheaper and more convenient than conventional cars?

The C.E.O. of Detroit Axle Gave Trump’s Tariffs a Chance. Now He’s Nervous.

Automobiles

The C.E.O. of Detroit Axle Gave Trump’s Tariffs a Chance. Now He’s Nervous.

by Mitch Smith

The chief executive of Detroit Axle, which sells car parts that are mostly imported from China, is adjusting his business and hoping for a new trade deal.

Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In

Automobiles

Car Prices Expected to Rise as Tariffs on Parts Kick In

by Jack Ewing

Tariffs on imported parts will have a broad impact because all vehicles use components made abroad.

Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Straining This Oklahoma Used Car Business

Automobiles

Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Straining This Oklahoma Used Car Business

by Eli Saslow and Erin Schaff

Antonio Austin is trying to hold his car business together as President Trump’s tariffs drive up costs — and drive his customers deeper into crisis.

GM Cuts Profit Forecast by 20% and Says Auto Tariffs Will Cost It Billions

Automobiles

GM Cuts Profit Forecast by 20% and Says Auto Tariffs Will Cost It Billions

by Neal E. Boudette

General Motors now expects to earn a lot less than it did before President Trump imposed 25 percent tariffs on imported cars and auto parts.

Automobiles

Tesla Chair Denies That Board Sought to Replace Elon Musk

by Jack Ewing

Robyn Denholm, who leads Tesla’s board, said on social media that board members were “highly confident” in Mr. Musk, the company’s chief executive.

Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Facing Uncertainty With Tariffs

Automobiles

Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen Facing Uncertainty With Tariffs

by Melissa Eddy

Faced with tariffs introduced by President Trump on cars, steel and aluminum, Europe’s carmakers are pessimistic about the future.

Flavio Briatore Has Just Taken Over Alpine and Has a Promise to Keep

Automobiles

Flavio Briatore Has Just Taken Over Alpine and Has a Promise to Keep

by Ian Parkes

The team rarely scores points. He vows to change that.

Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm Made $198 Million Selling Stock as Profit Fell

Automobiles

Tesla Board Chair Robyn Denholm Made $198 Million Selling Stock as Profit Fell

by Aaron Krolik, Rebecca F. Elliott and Jack Ewing

Robyn Denholm sold Tesla stock in recent months while Elon Musk, the chief executive she oversees, worked for President Trump and alienated many car buyers.

Robert Kubica, a Former F1 Driver, Is on Top of Endurance Racing

Automobiles

Robert Kubica, a Former F1 Driver, Is on Top of Endurance Racing

by Ian Parkes

He was almost killed in a crash in 2011, which all but ended his Formula 1 career. Now he’s on top of endurance racing.

Spa-Francorchamps: The Long History of a Famed Track

Automobiles

Spa-Francorchamps: The Long History of a Famed Track

by Phillip Horton

The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps was created in 1921 and curves through the beauty of the Ardennes in Belgium.

At Toyota Gazoo Racing, Kamui Kobayashi Is the Boss and a Driver

Automobiles

At Toyota Gazoo Racing, Kamui Kobayashi Is the Boss and a Driver

by Phillip Horton

Kamui Kobayashi is the team principal of Toyota Gazoo Racing and has learned to strike a balance between being the boss and a driver.

Cadillac’s Road to Formula 1

Automobiles

Cadillac’s Road to Formula 1

by Ian Parkes

The American automaker’s quest to become the sport’s 11th team began two years ago. It joins the grid in 2026.


Obituaries

Obituaries

David Lazer, Executive Who Joined the World of Muppets, Dies at 89

by Richard Sandomir

At IBM, he hired a young Jim Henson to make humorous corporate films using his puppet creations. Mr. Henson later hired Mr. Lazer to help run his company.

Hans Noë, Architect, Sculptor and Proprietor of Fanelli Cafe, Dies at 96

Obituaries

Hans Noë, Architect, Sculptor and Proprietor of Fanelli Cafe, Dies at 96

by Will Heinrich

He designed innovative houses and sculptures, but his most visible role in New York City’s cultural life was as an accidental restaurateur, running the venerable Fanelli Cafe.

Gerry Connolly, Democratic Congressman of Virginia, Dies at 75

Obituaries

Gerry Connolly, Democratic Congressman of Virginia, Dies at 75

by Trip Gabriel

He had announced late last year that he was being treated for cancer of the esophagus. He told his constituents in April that he would not seek re-election.

Monroe Milstein, Burlington Coat Factory Founder, Dies at 98

Obituaries

Monroe Milstein, Burlington Coat Factory Founder, Dies at 98

by Sam Roberts

His was not exactly a rags-to-riches story, but his family made $1.3 billion from an original down payment of $75,000 in savings.

George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 76

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George Wendt, a.k.a. Norm From ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 76

by Alex Williams

A burly, easygoing Chicago native, he became a staple of living rooms across the country for more than a decade as one of America’s favorite barflies.

Michael A. Ledeen, Reagan Adviser Involved in Iran-Contra, Dies at 83

Obituaries

Michael A. Ledeen, Reagan Adviser Involved in Iran-Contra, Dies at 83

by Sam Roberts

A neoconservative who fervidly opposed Communism and the fundamentalist regime in Iran, he wrote many books and articles, some of whose theories were later discredited.

Shane Doyle, Founder of a Storied East Village Venue, Dies at 73

Obituaries

Shane Doyle, Founder of a Storied East Village Venue, Dies at 73

by Alex Williams

An Irish expatriate, he created Sin-é, a bare-bones cafe that became an unlikely magnet for stars like Sinead O’Connor, Bono of U2 and Iggy Pop.

Obituaries

Vlastimil Hort, a Memorably Selfless Chess Grandmaster, Dies at 81

by Dylan Loeb McClain

He could have advanced toward a title when his opponent, Boris Spassky, took ill. Instead, he displayed one of the game’s greatest acts of sportsmanship.

Greg Cannom, Who Made Brad Pitt Old and Marlon Wayans White, Dies at 73

Obituaries

Greg Cannom, Who Made Brad Pitt Old and Marlon Wayans White, Dies at 73

by Alex Traub

He won five Oscars as a makeup artist on movies in which characters transformed, like “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “White Chicks” and many more.

Steve Kiner, Linebacker Who Was Open About Drug Use, Is Dead at 77

Obituaries

Steve Kiner, Linebacker Who Was Open About Drug Use, Is Dead at 77

by Richard Sandomir

He was a star at the University of Tennessee when he began using LSD, mescaline and other drugs. He said he got clean while playing in the N.F.L.

Obituaries

Jonnie Boer Dead: Michelin Star Chef Was 60

by Pete Wells

Long before the New Nordic movement, he saw the value in humble ingredients. So did anyone who ate at De Librije, his acclaimed restaurant in the Netherlands.

Obituaries

Peter Lax, Pre-eminent Cold War Mathematician, Dies at 99

by Michael J. Barany and Brit Shields

As the computer age dawned, he saw how the new technology could be harnessed to mathematics to solve problems in everything from designing weapons to predicting the weather.

Obituaries

Overlooked No More, Walasse Ting, Who Bridged Cultures With Paint and Prose

by Will Heinrich

His style as a poet and artist was informed by his upbringing in Shanghai and his years in Paris. He then joined the Pop-fueled studios of New York.

Obituaries

Walter Frankenstein, Who Hid from the Nazis All Over Berlin, Dies at 100

by Richard Sandomir

With his wife and infant sons, he took refuge in unlikely places, including an opera house, an abandoned car and a subway station converted to a bunker.

Obituaries

David Tracy, 86, Theologian Who Rejected Rome’s Supremacy, Dies

by Trip Gabriel

The author of influential books and essays, he was known for a contemporary theory of religion and Catholicism that advocated dialogue, not decrees.

Obituaries

Ed Smylie, Who Saved the Apollo 13 Crew With Duct Tape, Dies at 95

by Michael S. Rosenwald

He and his team of NASA engineers jumped into action to help three astronauts bound for the moon. His quick thinking earned him a shout-out from Richard Nixon.

Charles Strouse, Composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 96

Obituaries

Charles Strouse, Composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 96

by Margalit Fox

He wrote some of the most enduring musical theater numbers of his era and earned three Tony Awards, a Grammy and an Emmy.

Obituaries

Malcolm Potts, Evangelist for Contraception in Developing Countries, Dies at 90

by Penelope Green

He helped develop the device most often used for surgical abortions. He also spent more than half a century promoting women’s reproductive health in developing countries.

Obituaries

Joe Don Baker, Actor Who Found Fame With ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89

by Anita Gates

His performance as a crusading Southern sheriff made him a star after a decade under the radar in character parts. He went on to play a wide range of roles.

Obituaries

Andrew Cassell, Daring Sailor Who Won Paralympic Gold, Dies at 82

by Alex Traub

He survived the deadliest race in modern yachting history, won the first Paralympic sailing contest and founded a nonprofit for sailors with disabilities.

Obituaries

Luigi Alva, Elegant Tenor With a Lighthearted Touch, Dies at 98

by Jonathan Kandell

A Peruvian-born international star, he made a specialty of roles in operas by Donizetti, Rossini and Mozart, becoming one of their pre-eminent interpreters.