Peter Lax, Pre-eminent Cold War Mathematician, Dies at 98

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.

U.S. Credit Receives Downgrade From Moody’s as Trump Pushes Costly Tax Cuts

The downgrade means that each of the three major credit rating firms no longer gives the United States its best rating.

Justices Extended Block on Deportations Under Wartime Law

Also, a New Jersey Transit strike left commuters scrambling. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

MrBeast’s Tour of Maya Ruins Draws Criticism and Legal Threats in Mexico

Mexico’s culture secretary said her agency was weighing legal action against a production company for video that seemed to show the YouTube star MrBeast violating the rules for visiting Maya ruins.

Woman Charged in Telemundo Reporter’s Murder Gets 25 Years in Another Case

Danette Colbert, who is awaiting trial in the death of Adan Manzano before the Super Bowl, had her probation revoked in a 2021 case under Louisiana’s repeat offender law.

Overlooked No More, Walasse Ting, Who Bridged Cultures With Paint and Prose

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.

Opposition Leader Is Arrested in Chad, Accused of Inciting Violence

A former prime minister and presidential candidate, Succès Masra, was detained by a government that has used the security forces and judiciary to quash opposition.

Employee’s Change Caused xAI’s Chatbot to Veer Into South African Politics

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

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Block Ruling on Mass Layoffs

A federal judge’s order had barred dozens of federal agencies from moving ahead with the largest phase of President Trump’s efforts to downsize the government.

Supreme Court Retains Block on Using Wartime Law to Deport Venezuelans

The justices sent the case back to a lower court to consider whether the Alien Enemies Act can be used to deport immigrants accused of being members of the Venezuelan gang.

Melania Trump (the Statue) Vanishes in Slovenia

The bronze sculpture, erected near Ms. Trump’s hometown in eastern Slovenia, was chopped off at the feet and stolen, the police said.

What Does ‘86’ Mean? Term Referenced in Comey’s Social Media Post Has Changed Over Time

Trump administration officials say that the term refers to assassination, but lexicologists say it emerged from diner slang.

New Jersey Transit Engineers Strike, Idling Trains and Upending Commutes

Wages continued to be a sticking point as New Jersey’s first statewide transit strike in 40 years began Friday morning.

When a Vaccine Safety Trial Becomes Unethical

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

Artist Known for Scaling Buildings Was Arrested at His Show’s Opening

Isaac Wright took a vertiginous photograph of the Empire State Building after he climbed to the top of its spire — evidence the police used to arrest him.

Democrats Who Championed Biden’s Re-election Bid Now Seek Atonement

With their party facing record low approval ratings, many top Democrats are trying to reposition themselves from Biden boosters to truth-tellers of what really happened in 2024.

Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ Has Critics Squaring Off at Cannes

Set in the pandemic’s early days, the noted horror director’s Covid comedy satirizes the national mood during lockdown. Reactions have been polarizing.

Democrats Move to Block Over $3 Billion in Weapons Sales to Qatar and U.A.E.

The lawmakers introduced resolutions as anger erupted over a series of deals involving the president, businesses linked to his family and several countries.

Rusia y Ucrania acuerdan intercambiar prisioneros en las conversaciones de paz

Sin embargo, ambas partes no lograron negociar un alto al fuego temporal ni una reunión entre sus líderes, lo que pone de manifiesto lo lejos que continúan para poner fin al conflicto.

A Century-Old Romance That Gave the Pope His Family Name

Online genealogists found that Pope Leo’s paternal grandparents in Chicago were accused of having an “illicit affair” in the 1910s, adding another layer to the pope’s complex family history.

Republicans Push to End Immigrant Benefits in Democratic States

For years, Democratic state leaders believed their immigrant programs were free from federal interference. But Republicans in Washington are now threatening to penalize states that continue them.

DOGE Seeks to Investigate Another Government Budget Watchdog

The Government Accountability Office rejected the request, saying it reports to Congress and is exempt from oversight by Elon Musk’s budget-cutting group.

El gobierno de Trump solicita 20.000 miembros de la Guardia Nacional para controlar la migración

El Departamento de Defensa está estudiando la solicitud. Si se aprueba, dijo un funcionario, sería la primera vez que se utilizan soldados de la Guardia Nacional para ayudar a aplicar una medida represiva contra la migración en el país.

Mets-Yankees Subway Series Clash Will Compete for Fans’ Attention

The first game of the annual regular season event coincides with a crucial Friday night Knicks playoff game against the Celtics.

Flashback: Your Weekly History Quiz, May 17, 2025

Can you sort 8 historical events?

New Jersey Transit Strike Leaves Commuters Scrambling

New Jersey’s commuter rail engineers walked off the job early on Friday after contract talks failed to meet the union’s wage demands, leaving thousands of commuters to seek other means of transportation to and from work.

Walter Frankenstein, 100, Dies; Hid From the Nazis All Over Berlin

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.

The Broadway Best of Charles Strouse

The composer’s musicals, including “Annie” and “Bye Bye Birdie,” captured essential elements of American culture. Here are five of his most memorable songs.

Facebook Enables Extremist Views. Should I Quit and Risk Losing My Friends There?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what to do when you’re conflicted about using an service you may rely on.

David Tracy, 86, Theologian Who Rejected Rome’s Supremacy, Dies

The author of influential books and essays, he was known for a contemporary theory of religion and Catholicism that advocated dialogue, not decrees.

Fed to Cut Staff by 10% Over Several Years

In an internal memo to staff on Friday, the central bank’s chair, Jerome H. Powell, said it would offer a voluntary deferred resignation program.

Boxcar, a Private Bus Company, Sees Opportunity in NJ Transit Strike

With quirky social media videos, Boxcar, which was founded in 2017, is seeking to elevate its profile as commuters look for alternative ways to reach Manhattan.

Starbucks Baristas Stage Walkouts Over Dress Code Change

Their union objected to the unilateral policy change. Starbucks said the disruption has been minimal.

Campaign Against an Airline That Flies Deportees Sets Off a Legal Fight

Seth Miller, a New Hampshire lawmaker, placed billboard ads protesting Avelo Airlines’ decision to operate flights for ICE. Avelo accused him of copyright infringement.

Mysterious New Group’s Likely Mission: Restoring Cuomo to Office

Restore Sanity NYC, a nonprofit with ties to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has begun funding campaign mailers that echo many of his talking points as he runs for mayor.

Summer Travel Slump? Amid Uncertainty, the U.S. Brand ‘Has Taken a Beating.’

Many airlines, hotels and analysts are forecasting a downbeat tourism season in America, as threats of tariffs and unpopular policy decisions take their toll.

The Road Trips That Changed Their Lives

Antoni Porowski, Rachel Kushner, Michelle Zauner and others on their most memorable driving vacations, from coastal Maine to the prairies of South Dakota.

Review: Bill T. Jones Creates a Dance for America, Right Now

The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company’s season at New York Live Arts features the premiere of “Curriculum III: People, Places & Things.”

10 New Orleans Inmates Escape Jail Through Cell Wall Where Toilet Was Removed

The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office said the inmates, who should be considered “armed and dangerous,” might have had help from jail workers.

The last NJ Transit strike, in 1983, lasted more than a month.

Gulf States Pay Off $15.5 Million Syrian Debt to World Bank

The move was the latest victory for Syria’s new government as it attempts to stabilize the nation after a long civil war and decades of dictatorship.

Boeing May Avoid Guilty Plea Over Deadly Max Crashes, Lawyers Say

A decision by the Justice Department not to pursue a guilty plea from Boeing would be the latest about-face in a long effort to hold the plane maker accountable for the crashes of two 737 Max jets.

¿Trump está traicionando el futuro tecnológico de Estados Unidos?

Los grandes acuerdos para vender chips a Emiratos Árabes Unidos y Arabia Saudita han dividido al gobierno de EE. UU. sobre si podrían ser recordados por enviar al extranjero IA de vanguardia.

Trump’s Ukraine Policy Pressured ‘the Victim,’ Former Ambassador Says

“I cannot stand by while a country is invaded, a democracy bombarded and children killed with impunity,” wrote the former ambassador, Bridget A. Brink, in an opinion essay published on Friday.

For Some Immigrant Artists, This Is No Time to Retreat

An exhibition in the Bronx offers community support to Latino artists, undaunted by a hostile climate.

A Beloved Mainstay of Sri Lankan Culture and Cuisine on Staten Island

Part museum, part restaurant, the family-run Lakruwana offers an exuberant celebration of the small island nation’s food.

Bruce Springsteen’s Rowdy ‘Repo Man,’ Plus 11 More New Songs

Hear tracks by S.G. Goodman, the Lemonheads, Rihanna, Lido Pimienta and more.

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

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

‘Is Betty Buckley Still Alive?’ Trump Asked. She Certainly Is.

“What’s happening these days,” the singer said at the start of a Joe’s Pub residency, “is weird, and not cool.”

What Ron Chernow Loves About Mark Twain

The Pulitzer-winning presidential biographer discusses his new book about the life of a literary founding father.

It’s High Time You Added Sotol to Your Bar Cart

The traditional spirit tells the story of wherever its plant source has grown across the deserts and forests of Northern Mexico.

How Cuts to Medicaid Would Imperil Rural Hospitals

Responses to a guest essay about the effects of Medicaid cuts. Also: A third presidential term; a display of faith; loud music in public.

Judge Extends Block on Public Health Cuts for More Than 20 States

The ruling preserves, for now, billions of dollars in grant money for 23 states and the District of Columbia.

A Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for U.S. Citizenship? D.H.S. Is Considering It.

A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security said the agency was happy to review “out-of-the-box pitches.”

Prosecutor Accused of Sexual Misconduct Takes Leave From International Court

The International Criminal Court confirmed that its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, will step down pending the results of an investigation into allegations against him.

Inside This Couple’s Decision to ‘Self-Deport’ to Mexico

Alfredo Linares, an undocumented chef and small business owner who lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years, decided to leave the U.S. with his American wife, Raegan Klein, amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

The strike comes during Gov. Murphy’s final year in office.

At the Cannes Film Festival, the Mood Is Uncertain and Unsettled

The threat of tariffs and the struggles of Hollywood have dampened what is usually an international party. Even the early standouts are somber.

Conservatives Imperil G.O.P. Megabill That Would Fulfill Trump’s Agenda

Conservatives are demanding deeper cuts in federal spending, including the elimination of clean energy tax credits and work requirements for Medicaid recipients to start earlier.

Who Is Dawn Richard, the Singer Who Will Soon Testify at Sean Combs’s Trial?

The musician performed in two of the mogul’s best-known recent acts, Danity Kane and Diddy — Dirty Money. She sued him last year, alleging threats and groping.

‘I Don’t Ever Want to Be Free From the Pain of Missing My Children’

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.

Why Are So Many Retirees Filing for Social Security Earlier?

An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety appears to be a driver.

OpenAI Unveils New Tool for Computer Programmers

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.

Five Action Movies to Stream Now

This month’s picks include a deadly train, a Blaxploitation-coded revenge tale, a serial killer seeking justice, and more.

Get Ready for Grilling

Gather and prepare your gear now for an excellent summer of grilled hamburgers, jerk ribs, cabbage wedges, yakitori, soy-basted chicken thighs. …

Salman Rushdie’s Attacker Is Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Hadi Matar, the defendant, said he believed Mr. Rushdie to be a hypocrite. His attack left the acclaimed author blind in one eye.

G.O.P. Tax Bill May Hurt the Lowest Earners and Help the Richest

Even though most Americans may see lower taxes, Republicans’ spending cuts could outweigh those benefits and leave some worse off.

El primer corgi policía de China tiene 400.000 seguidores y olfato para los problemas

Fu Zai se ha ganado buenas evaluaciones en el trabajo como perro rastreador de una raza poco habitual en ese oficio. Pero su falta de autocontrol le ha costado su bonificación anual.

Data Centers’ Hunger for Energy Could Raise All Electric Bills

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

A Museum of Migration Celebrates People on the Move

A new institution in the harbor of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, combines art and artifacts to underscore that migrant journeys are part of a universal human experience.

‘Napalm Girl’ Was in the Photo. But Who Was Behind the Camera?

Questions about the credit for a famous photograph from the Vietnam War have divided the photojournalism community for months.

Swept by the Fires, Away From Their Lives

Fire victims from Altadena and Pacific Palisades have moved across Los Angeles and the country looking for firm footing to start over.

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

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

There’s No NJ Transit Service to Shakira’s Concerts. Should Beyoncé Fans Worry?

Whenever, wherever, Shakira’s fans were going to find a way to get to her sold-out concert in New Jersey Thursday night. Some had a smooth and efficient experience taking the bus.

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

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.

Work stoppages can give labor the upper hand for a time, an expert says.

The defense is expected to continue grilling Cassie on the hotel assault.

Want a Gift for Opening a 529 College Savings Account?

Some state plans give cash incentives in May to spur contributions.

Amtrak Is a Costly Alternative for Commuters Amid the NJ Transit Strike

Fares to New York City on the passenger rail line were several times higher on Friday than the normal cost of a ticket on NJ Transit.

5 Takeaways From Cassie’s Final Day of Testimony in the Sean Combs Sex-Trafficking Case

Casandra Ventura, the singer known professionally as Cassie, ended four days of sometimes grueling testimony about being abused by Mr. Combs.

Reported Tornado Strikes St. Louis as Much of U.S. Faces Severe Weather Risk

Trees were toppled and power lines were down in the city as a larger severe weather system threatened numerous states.

Cable Giants Charter and Cox to Merge in $34.5 Billion Deal

The combination, which must pass muster with antitrust authorities, would create one of the biggest TV and internet providers in the United States.

Trump Says ‘a Lot of People Are Starving’ in Gaza and the U.S. Wants to Help

Humanitarian support has collapsed in the enclave, which has been under total Israeli blockade for more than two months. Aid groups warn that the territory is on the brink of famine.

Inside the Rift Over Trump’s A.I. Deals in the Gulf

The president’s Middle East visit produced multibillion-dollar technology investments by the Saudis and Emiratis. But they face political pushback at home.

What to Do When a Mountain Gorilla Blocks Your Path

A winning essay by Tenzing Carvalho, age 17.

How to Prepare for a Funeral Portrait

A winning essay by Hoseok Jeon, age 16.

How to Find Silence in a Noisy World

A winning essay by Gayatri Srivastava, age 16.

What will this strike cost?

Jamaican Homes That Showcase the Island’s Creative History

The hotelier Sally Henzell helped bring reggae to the world. More than 50 years later, history continues to echo through her houses.

Ed Helms Answers Your Hard Questions

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

The Courts’ Power

We explain an argument over judicial power at the Supreme Court.

How Much Do New Jersey Transit Engineers Make, and How Big a Raise Are They Seeking?

The striking engineers have complained that their counterparts at other railroads that serve New York City earn at least $10 more per hour.

¿Bienvenidos? a EE. UU.

Las políticas migratorias de Donald Trump, una situación apremiante en Gaza y el legado de José Mujica.

New York Helped Thousands of Migrants With Legal Issues. That’s Ending.

The imminent closing of the Asylum Application Help Center marks another turning point in the city’s response to the migrant crisis.

Birthright Citizenship Reaches the Supreme Court

The central question before the justices is whether a district court judge has the power to block a policy across the country.

Trump’s Billion-Dollar Tech Deals, and a Military Buildup at the Border

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

Connections Companion No. 706

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Wordle Review No. 1,428

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Saturday, May 17, 2025.

How to Watch the Eurovision Song Contest Final

It has never been easier, no matter where in the world you are.

For Some International Students, U.S. Dreams Dim Under Trump

Once drawn to American universities as havens, some students from abroad are finding the United States is not the bedrock of free speech they had expected.

New Jersey Transit Buses to Run as Usual During Strike

Supplemental chartered buses will begin running on Monday, but officials warned they can accommodate only about 20 percent of train riders.

5 Takeaways From Trump’s Gulf Tour, Beyond the Lavish Receptions

President Trump’s trip, during which he received opulent welcomes in wealthy Gulf capitals, yielded a turnabout with Syria and announcements of multibillion-dollar agreements for U.S. companies.

Who Are the Favorites to Win Eurovision?

KAJ, representing Sweden with an ode to the sauna, is the bookmakers’ favorite, but singers from France, Austria, the Netherlands and Finland are also causing a stir.

Hiker or Russian Spy? Latvia Advises Its People How to Be on the Lookout.

A Latvian security agency tells people to note radio gear and provocative questions, but some signs of espionage that it cites — like fit, unkempt backpackers — could apply to hikers and tourists.

How Did So Many Elected Democrats Miss Biden’s Infirmity?

More than lying to the public, too many Democrats were lying to themselves.

Newark’s Air Traffic Control Staffing Crisis Is Dire. It’s Also Not Unique.

As of May 7, all but two of the 313 air traffic control facilities in the United States were understaffed, a New York Times analysis found.

Nurses Share Insider Tips for Your Next Hospital Visit

There are ways to make it less miserable.

The New York Times News Quiz, May 16, 2025

Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers.

‘He Gets Us’: Trump Makes a Splash in Saudi Arabia

Many Saudis say they are big fans of President Trump, calling him a “straight shooter” who shares their values. Others were not impressed.

Those National Park Accounts Aren’t Real. But They’re Spicy.

TikTok accounts dedicated to Yellowstone, Joshua Tree and other parks have drawn a lot of attention by leaning in on sex appeal.

El gobierno de Trump busca más países que reciban a sus deportados

Además de El Salvador, EE. UU. ha enviado migrantes a Panamá y Costa Rica, y está haciendo planes para enviar deportados a Ruanda y a Libia, países con antecedentes de maltrato a migrantes detenidos.

Theater to Stream: ‘Yellow Face,’ Joaquina Kalukango and More

Watch the Tony nominee Daniel Dae Kim in David Henry Hwang’s comedy, and take in cabaret at 54 Below, all from your living room.

Is Trump Losing? A Debate.

The journalists Zack Beauchamp and Andrew Marantz discuss what kind of autocratic timeline America is on right now.

Is Trump Losing? A Debate

The journalists Zack Beauchamp and Andrew Marantz discuss what kind of autocratic timeline America is on right now.

Five Free Movies to Stream Now

In films like “Embrace of the Serpent,” you’ll find stories about history and power. Here’s a rundown of what’s currently on Tubi, Plex and PlutoTV.

U.S. Takes Defiant Stance in Court, Saying Abrego Garcia Deportation Was Lawful

A Justice Department lawyer mirrored Trump officials’ aggressive position in the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was wrongfully deported to a prison in El Salvador in March.

Do You Want to Be an Explorer?

How about going to the deep sea, where there’s still a lot to investigate? In fact, 99.999 percent of it remains unknown!

6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week

Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

Medicaid Work Requirements Are Cruel and Pointless

Studies show that when Medicaid work requirements were tried, they failed to increase employment.

A Designer’s Glamorous Lifestyle Infuses His Studio

Corey Damen Jenkins showcases weighty crystal coasters, a high-end French trolley and one-of-a-kind dachshund finial chairs.

$500,000 Homes in Marrakesh, Morocco

Available properties include traditional and modern riads, as well as condos in residential communities.

The Unexpected Symptoms of O.C.D.

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

Can She Keep PBS on the Air?

Paula Kerger, the chief executive of PBS, is used to fights over the public broadcaster’s funding. But to her, the latest threats feel like “all-out effort to take us out.”

To Find High-End Furniture in New York, Look Up

The city’s new designer décor showrooms are hidden away from foot traffic, making shopping for furniture feel like visiting a speakeasy.

‘Don’t Do New York Dirty’ Means ‘Don’t Litter’

A new campaign will try to persuade New Yorkers to trash their trash.

Movie Tariffs Could Open a Pandora’s Box

Hollywood offers a service, and services are what really drive the U.S. economy. President Trump’s proposed tax could set off a second, and more damaging, trade war.

A ‘MAGA Ticket’ Nationalist Bids to Become Romania’s President

George Simion appears well placed to be elected to the role, which is largely ceremonial. But his talk of “uniting” the country with people and land in other nations has infuriated neighbors.

‘Trump Can’t Escape Political Gravity’: 3 Writers on Trump’s Polling

What we can learn from polls about the president’s action-filled second term so far and how Democrats are looking.

The strike comes after months of talks.

It Turns Out Republicans in Congress Do Have a Red Line

Selling off public lands threatens more than a century of progress for one of America’s most vital and popular shared experiments.

The ‘Modest’ Ruling That Could Kneecap Our Legal System

The debate over nationwide injunctions.

In ‘Sirens,’ Meghann Fahy Sounds the Alarm

This former “White Lotus” supporting actress takes the lead in a new Netflix series, as a woman bringing chaos to a wealthy enclave.

The Director of ‘Thunderbolts*’ Unpacks the Movie’s Spoilers

The filmmaker Jake Schreier explains how a test of the film led to a change in the ending and other developments.

Flavio Briatore Has Just Taken Over Alpine and Has a Promise to Keep

The team rarely scores points. He vows to change that.

Some Republicans Push to Put School Desegregation Officially in the Past

Louisiana officials want to overturn the remaining federal desegregation orders in their state. They may find allies in the Trump administration.

What Has All This Restaurant Food Done to My Gut?

Worried about the health hazards of my work as a critic, I tried a gastrointestinal testing service. The results offer insights for frequent diners.

Now We Know. Does Barry Diller Have More to Say?

Beyond disclosures about his sexuality and marriage, the media mogul’s memoir mostly serves up goodies for fans of Hollywood name-dropping and infighting.

Darren Criss Does the Robot

He trained as a movement actor. Now he’s leaning into physical theater as a Helperbot in the Tony-nominated “Maybe Happy Ending.”

Tonys 2025 Predictions: Who Will Win? And Who Should?

Our chief theater critic looks at this year’s nominees and weighs in on the plays, musicals and artists he thinks will — and should — take home trophies on June 8.

9 Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything

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

The Art of Moving F1 Around the World

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.

Eight Places to Get Obsessed With teamLab’s Immersive Art

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.

The Battle for Bryant Park Grill

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.

Why Everything Is ‘Coded’ Now

Signaling tastes in a time of polarized politics.

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

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

Ibram X. Kendi Introduces Malcolm X to a New Generation

The National Book Award-winning author shows young readers a humane political philosophy that many adults still fail to appreciate.

A Toto commercial from 1982 that caused a stir in Japan after it aired.

El caso de la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento dividiría a EE. UU. en dos

La atención que se le ha dado a un asunto jurídico específico ha eclipsado las cuestiones más importantes que están en juego.

The Global Happiness Curve Is Collapsing. What Does That Mean?

For decades, research showed that the way people experienced happiness across their lifetimes looked like a U-shaped curve: Happiness tended to be high when they were young, then dipped in midlife, only to rise again as they grew old. But recent surveys suggest that curve is starting to flatten. Christina Caron, a Well reporter, explains.

Fighting India Helps Revive the Pakistani Military’s Popularity

As Pakistan declares victory, confidence in the troubled country’s state institutions is re-emerging, at least for now.

‘It’s All About Trump’s Tariffs’: Asia Flocks to U.S. Trade Official

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation nations, staring down U.S. tariffs, jockeyed for time with Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, at a gathering in South Korea.

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Prisoner Swap in First Direct Talks in Years

But the two sides failed to broker a temporary cease-fire or a meeting between their two leaders, a sign of how far apart they remain on ending the conflict.

New Jersey Transit Engineers Go on Strike

As union workers prepared to strike, Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey said the state’s transit system was facing a “sobering fiscal reality” and that he hoped for the best.

Doctors Heal Infant Using First Customized-Gene Editing Treatment

Doctors applied a personalized treatment to cure a baby’s genetic disorder, opening the door to similar therapies for others.

Un bebé es curado con el primer tratamiento personalizado de edición de genes

El niño de 9 meses y medio con una enfermedad genética rara recibió una infusión hecha solo para él y diseñada para corregir su mutación exacta

Trump amplía la concentración de militares en la frontera de EE. UU.

El Pentágono ha enviado miles de soldados, aviones espía e incluso dos buques de guerra para vigilar la tierra y las costas.

Cassie describe los ‘freak offs’, una parte central del caso de Sean Combs

Casandra Ventura, exnovia del magnate, los ha descrito como encuentros sexuales maratónicos que él dirigía, en los que había drogas y prostitutos contratados.

Some Democrats Deride Hochul’s ‘Inflation Refund’ Checks as a Gimmick

The checks, at a cost of $2 billion, are a political move that the state cannot afford, some lawmakers say. They will be distributed to millions of New Yorkers this fall.

He Stood Up for the Black Panthers, and He Stood Up for Richard Nixon

From the tabloid to the highbrow, Murray Kempton was prolific and impossible to pin down. It’s hard to imagine a columnist today who would be allowed to do what he did.

NASA Office Above ‘Seinfeld’ Diner Is a Target of Trump Budget Shrinkage

The Trump administration says it is ending a lease in the Columbia building that houses Tom’s Restaurant. The university says the rent is still due.

Spelling Bee Forum

Feeling stuck on today’s puzzle? We can help.

Robot and Paper

What do you think this image is communicating?

Stephen Colbert on the President’s Trumped-Up Birthday Plans

A military parade marking the anniversary of the Army’s founding will be held on the president’s birthday. “He wants overwhelming force,” Stephen Colbert said.

Palabra del día: ‘vibrant’

Esta palabra ha aparecido en 929 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?

Así puedes crear tu propio curso de cocina en Ciudad de México

En lugar de un costoso programa culinario de una semana, nuestra columnista probó clases en tres días, y aprendió algunas cosas sobre el mole, los tacos al pastor y la cultura local.

Word of the Day: vibrant

This word has appeared in 929 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Romania Is About to Experience Disaster

The country’s disastrous slide to the far right had been coming.

4 conclusiones del caso de la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento

La cuestión ante los jueces de la Corte Suprema era si un único juez de distrito tiene la capacidad de bloquear una política en todo Estados Unidos.

‘Knives Are Out’ in South Sudan as Vice President Is Held in Detention

After years of gradual progress toward stability, a succession battle is pushing the country to the precipice of another full-blown civil war.

China’s First Police Corgi Has 400,000 Followers and a Nose for Trouble

Fu Zai has won top workplace reviews as an unusual breed of sniffer dog. But his lack of self-control cost him his annual bonus.

As Contestants on ‘The Circle,’ It Was Love at First Photo

Jadejha Edwards and Darian Holt met through the Netflix show and, for three weeks, communicated only by screen.

Corrections: May 16, 2025

Corrections that appeared in print on Friday, May 16, 2025.

She Wrote About ‘The 36 Questions That Lead to Love’— And Now, She’s Married.

Mandy Catron’s essay about her unconventional first date with Mark Bondyra went viral. Ten years later, they are rewriting the script on marriage, too.

A Funny Way to Meet the Parents

Christina Mastrocola and Sam Barcelo were delighted to learn that they were both reading books in “The Stormlight Archive” fantasy series.

The Tent Was Built For Way More Than Two

Taylor Turkmen and Ryan Milligan were married under the Gospel Tent at Jazz Fest. They gained more guests when a storm rolled through.

Divorce Is a Gift

We could have had a nice life together, but I wanted more for him.

Quote of the Day: Custom Gene-Editing Treatment Helps Baby in World’s First Case

Quotation of the Day for Friday, May 16, 2025.

Friday Briefing

President Trump’s trip to the Middle East.

Ex-F.B.I. Chief Being Investigated Over Social Media Post About Trump

James Comey shared and later took down a post with a phrase used by critics of the president, saying there had been no ill intent.

Here’s the latest.

The strike is expected to disrupt the lives of tens of thousands of commuters in the New York metropolitan region.

Trump Administration Fires Hundreds of Voice of America Employees

The layoffs amounted to over a third of the media organization’s staff, and came as the Trump administration put up for sale the federal building in Washington that houses the network.

Shooting for the Stars

August Lee-Kovach opens our solving weekend.

Jewish Student Who Held Out in Lawsuit Against Harvard Agrees to Settle

Shabbos Kestenbaum sued Harvard University over allegations it did not do enough to curb antisemitism. He had continued his lawsuit even after other students settled.

A judge blocked the Energy Department from imposing a cap on grants for university research.

The temporary ruling mirrored one in a case involving the N.I.H., which similarly tried to cap the funding that covers universities’ overhead expenses in research.

36 Deaths in Police Custody Should Have Been Called Homicides, Report Finds

An audit of deaths in Maryland found that in cases of people who died after being restrained by the police, medical examiners often classified the deaths as natural or accidental.

Military Parade in Capital on Trump’s Birthday Could Cost $45 Million, Officials Say

The parade is scheduled for June 14, the date of the Army’s 250th anniversary, and is billed as the “Army’s birthday celebration.” President Trump turns 79 that day.

Chris Brown Ordered to Remain in Custody After Arrest in England

The singer was charged with grievous bodily harm over a 2023 incident in London. He was ordered to remain in custody until June 13.

Can C-SPAN Pull Off ‘Crossfire,’ but With Civility?

“Ceasefire” will be the low-key public affairs channel’s first new weekly show in two decades. The question is whether Republicans and Democrats will show up.

An Afrikaner Farming Family Trades South Africa for Alabama

Errol Langton and eight members of his family were among the first group of white South Africans to arrive in the United States this week after President Trump created an expedited path to citizenship.

Ex-Girlfriend of Sean Combs is Confronted by His Lawyer Over ‘Freak-Offs’

During cross-examination, the defense team depicted Casandra Ventura as fully engaged in staging and participating in the marathon sex sessions she says were abusive.

She Vanished for 3 Weeks in the Sierra. Then the Phone Rang: ‘Dad, I’m Alive.’

A search for Tiffany Slaton, 28, covered roughly 600 square miles of mountainous terrain in California. She was found at a cabin, where she waited out a blizzard.

Law Firms Fighting Back Against Trump Report Security Clearance Suspensions

WilmerHale and Jenner & Block pleaded with the courts to intervene as the Justice Department moved to implement President Trump’s orders targeting their business.

Raindrops Keep Falling on New Yorkers’ Heads

“This weather is gross,” the mayor declared.

Springsteen, in England, Blasts Trump Administration as ‘Treasonous’

His remarks, delivered to an audience abroad, stood out at a time when other superstar artists have seemed to mute their criticism of the president.

Federal Officials May Limit Recommendations for Covid Vaccine

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

‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Review: The Shadow Cast by Blinding Lights

A filmic companion to the Weeknd’s latest album, this meta psychological thriller is all style and no substance.

National Guard Tapped for Migrant Crackdown

Plus, the first personalized gene-editing treatment

Charles Strouse, Composer of ‘Annie’ and ‘Bye Bye Birdie,’ Dies at 96

He wrote some of the most enduring musical theater numbers of his era and earned three Tony Awards, a Grammy and an Emmy.

Military Helicopter Crew Took Elk Antlers From Montana Ranch, Officials Say

Three members of the Montana National Guard have been charged with trespassing in connection with the incident on May 4.

Clooney Brought Edward R. Murrow to Broadway. Next Stop: CNN.

In June, the news organization is planning a live broadcast of one of the final Broadway performances of “Good Night, and Good Luck.”

‘We Are the Most Rejected Generation’

There’s a cost to making it so hard to be a young person right now.

New Guidelines Call on Doctors to Take IUD Insertion Pain Seriously

Recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists outline a range of pain management options for routine procedures.

Thursday Briefing: Troubled Ukraine Peace Talks

Plus, peace and love at the Eurovision.

Outsourcer in Chief: Is Trump Trading Away America’s Tech Future?

Big deals to sell chips to the U.A.E. and Saudi Arabia have divided the U.S. government over whether they could be remembered for shipping cutting-edge A.I. overseas.

Texas Woman Bought Guns for Son Who Was Planning School Shooting, Police Say

Ashley Pardo also purchased ammunition and tactical gear for the boy, 13, who had repeatedly expressed interest in committing a school shooting, the authorities said.

‘Rotten Legacy’ Is a Soapy Spanish Succession Story

The premise of this foreign Netflix drama makes it sound a lot like “Succession,” but it isn’t trying to be. It’s brighter and pulpier than that.

U.S. Unveils Sweeping A.I. Project in Abu Dhabi

President Trump signed deals to create a 10-mile campus that would transform the United Arab Emirates into an A.I. powerhouse

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

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.

The Pope Grew Up in This House. Now, It Could Be Yours.

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.

Smokey Robinson Faces Criminal Investigation After Assault Allegations

The Motown legend, who was accused in a lawsuit earlier this month of sexually assaulting four former housekeepers, is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

Here’s What’s in the Big Domestic Policy Bill to Deliver Trump’s Agenda

A large tax cut, as well as more money for defense and immigration enforcement, would be financed by slashing health, nutrition, education and clean energy programs.

He Denounced the Gaza War at Graduation. N.Y.U. Withheld His Diploma.

The university says that a student’s remarks condemning “genocide” were not approved and that he “violated the commitment he made to comply with our rules.”

Where to Eat: Kitsch Is King

It’s hard to be in a bad mood when you’re drinking a frozen margarita with a flamingo straw.

In farewell email, Ed Martin discloses that he faces an ethics investigation.

Senate Rejects Democrats’ Bid to Force State Dept. to Report on Rights in El Salvador

The measure would have compelled the administration to inform Congress about how it is complying with court orders involving deportees to El Salvador and to provide a human rights report on the nation.

The Justices Can’t Avoid Trump’s Blow Against the Constitution

Procedure was supposed to be beside the point at Thursday’s arguments. But the unconstitutionality and impracticality of Trump’s order was inescapable.

Why Is Everyone Talking About Lorde’s New Song?

A new song presents a looser, more liberated version of the pop star. While the title asks, “What Was That,” the better question might be, “What comes next?”

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

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.

Alarmed by Trump, Kennedy Center Workers Push to Unionize

Employees say they are concerned by the Trump administration’s efforts to “dismantle mission-essential departments and reshape our arts programming.”

Bondi Sold Millions in Trump Media Stock the Day Trump Imposed Vast Tariffs

The sale was expected, and the disclosure form did not include details of the transaction, including specific timing or the number of shares Ms. Bondi traded.

The Home Insurance Crisis Is Getting Even More Expensive

In California, a home insurance rate increase by State Farm is yet another sign of growing crisis driven by climate change.

How Trump’s Order on Birthright Citizenship Fits in His Immigration Efforts

His executive order on citizenship drew intense scrutiny, but it has not yet taken effect. Many of his other policies have immediately upended the system.

Ukrainian Appears in Court Over Fires at Properties Linked to U.K. Prime Minister

Roman Lavrynovych, 21, was charged with committing arson at two properties and a car with connections to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Canada’s Wildfire Season Is Off to a Deadly Start

Two people were trapped and killed by a wildfire in a small town in Manitoba, where the provincial capital, Winnipeg, is wilting under a record-breaking heat wave.

Malcolm Potts, Irreverent Evangelist for Contraception, Dies at 90

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.

Picnic Season Cries Out for These Easy Chicken Kebabs

Whether you enjoy these inside or outside, be sure to do so with a smattering of simple, summery salads.

What Teenagers Are Saying About Hugging Their Parents

Students react to an Opinion essay about the importance of physical affection in families.

EE. UU. acusa de contrabando a una científica rusa

El miércoles se anunciaron cargos penales por contrabando contra Kseniia Petrova, científica de Harvard. Un abogado del gobierno declaró que planean deportarla.

Studies of Breast Cancer and Other Diseases Threatened by New Policy

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

Decapitated Dolphin in North Carolina Prompts $20,000 Reward Offer From U.S.

The eight-foot-long bottlenose dolphin was found dead with its head missing last month on the shore of Lea-Hutaff Island, N.C., north of Wilmington.

For Trump, Citizenship Has Long Served as a Political Tool

Raising questions about who gets to claim to be an American powered the president’s political rise. A Supreme Court case may allow him reinterpret a right enshrined in the Constitution since the 1800s.

Lawmakers in Both Parties Resist Trump’s Attempt to Seize Control of Their Library

The surprise firing of the head of the Library of Congress and efforts to install Trump loyalists at the iconic institution have stirred bipartisan pushback on Capitol Hill.

Rubio Meets Syrian Foreign Minister in Another Sign of Warming Ties

The meeting came days after President Trump announced he would end sanctions against Syria and met with the country’s president, a former jihadist.

Harvard pagó 27 dólares por un ejemplar de la Carta Magna sin saber que era un original

Dos académicos británicos descubrieron que una “copia” del texto medieval, conservada en la biblioteca de la Facultad de Derecho de Harvard durante 80 años, es uno de los siete originales que datan de 1300.

Trump Administration Escalates Harvard Feud With New Justice Dept. Investigation

The Trump administration is targeting the Ivy League university under a law typically used to go after government contractors for swindling.

Protesters outside the court denounce attacks on birthright citizenship.

Immigrant advocacy groups rallied in front of the Supreme Court as justices heard arguments in a case that could fracture birthright citizenship.

4 Takeaways From the Citizenship Case (That Was Really About Injunctions)

The question before the justices was whether a single district court judge has the power to block a policy across the country.

Hamas Celebrates Shooting That Killed Israeli Mother en Route to Deliver Baby

After the shooting in the West Bank, doctors were able to save the baby, a boy, who was taken to a neonatal intensive care unit.

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Week

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

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.

Palme d’Or Projections: Has Cannes Found Its Early Front-runner?

“Sound of Falling,” which tracks four German girls over the course of a century, drew early raves. But it might not go the distance.

Florida Just Banned Fluoride From Public Water. Here’s What to Know.

Medical experts have warned that ending fluoridation will have negative consequences for oral health.

Apple Used China to Make a Profit. What China Got in Return Is Scarier.

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.

Conservative Republicans Revolt Over Domestic Policy Bill, Threatening Its Path

The opposition of a pair of right-wing lawmakers who are pressing for deeper spending cuts appeared to be enough, at least for now, to block the bill from advancing past its next hurdle and to the House floor.

F.B.I. Dismantles Elite Public Corruption Squad

Disbanding the group, which was responsible for rooting out corruption in Congress and fraud across government agencies, appears at odds with a major priority of the Trump administration.

How to Master the Art of People-Watching

A winning essay by Aziz AbdullaZoda, age 17.

‘Doctor Odyssey’ Wraps Up Its Sexy, Shameless First Season

The ABC series is only sort of a doctor show. It is better understood as a fantasy.

How to Be a Stargazer

A winning essay by Aditya Neil Banerjee, age 16.

How to Survive as a Manchester United Fan

A winning essay by Abdur Rahman, age 17.

How to Stargaze, People-Watch and Bargain Like a Pro: Our 2025 Contest Winners

For our How To Contest, we invited teenagers to explain any task of their choice. Read the 10 winning essays as they publish here.

Vengeful at Home, Trump Takes His Forgiving Side on Tour

During the first major foreign trip of his second term, President Trump has told audiences in the Middle East that he’s willing to set the past aside in the interests of peace and profit.

Mayor Arrested at ICE Detention Center Says He Was ‘Targeted’ by Trump

Ras Baraka, the mayor of Newark and a candidate for New Jersey governor, appeared in federal court on Thursday, nearly a week after he was charged with trespassing.

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

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

Ancient Romans, Pagans … and Trump?

Readers respond to a column by David Brooks. Also: President Trump’s contempt for ethical boundaries.

Supreme Court Rejects ‘Moment of Threat’ Limit in Excessive Force Suits

Lower courts had been divided over whether judges must limit their scrutiny of challenges to police shootings to the seconds preceding them.

Which Podcasts Rule YouTube? A New List Comes With Surprises.

YouTube, now the most popular platform for consuming podcasts, is introducing a chart ranking shows by watch time.

Colorado Air Traffic Control Facility Lost Contact With Some Pilots

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

Go With the Grains

And make this assertively seasoned quinoa salad, a lemony farro salad with goat cheese and mint, and a soothing miso-mushroom barley soup.

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

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.

6 New Books We Recommend This Week

Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.

Trump’s Military Buildup at the Border Expands

The Pentagon has sent thousands of troops, spy planes and even two warships to surveil the land and coasts.

Joe Don Baker, Actor Who Found Fame With ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89

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.

Consumers Prop Up the Economy. They’re Showing Signs of Strain.

Consumer spending has been the bulwark against recession. A pullback could slow the economy.

When Will the Supreme Court Rule on Birthright Citizenship?

Rulings in a term’s biggest cases tend not to arrive until early summer, but this case’s compressed timeline may alter its timing.

Judge Rules Internal Congestion Pricing Memo Can’t Be Used in Court

The document, which had accidentally been released by the government’s lawyers, detailed the weaknesses in its legal effort to end the tolling program in Manhattan.

At Theatertreffen Festival, Bodies Do the Talking

Choreographer-led works at the annual German theater event range from the transgressive to the melancholic.

Severe Storms Move Through the Midwest, Causing Damage

A reported tornado hit a small Wisconsin city, damaging businesses and homes.

Andrew Cassell, Daring Sailor Who Won Paralympic Gold, Dies at 82

He survived the deadliest race in modern yachting history, won the first Paralympic sailing contest and founded a nonprofit for sailors with disabilities.

Las delegaciones de Ucrania y Rusia llegaron a Turquía, pero aún no hay conversaciones de paz

Se suponía que las primeras conversaciones de paz en tres años iban a comenzar el jueves, pero entre bravatas y acusaciones, se aplazaron al menos hasta el viernes.

Video: An Event to Celebrate Asian American Culture

The event marked the culmination of The New York Times series focusing on the rising effect of the A.A.P.I. community on American culture.

Nasty MAGA Infighting Means Trouble for Trump

Live by the Loomer, die by the Loomer.

How 4 Business Owners Are Handling Tariffs on China

An easing in President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese goods gave businesses some breathing room. Long-term planning, though, is still on pause.

Luigi Alva, Elegant Tenor With a Lighthearted Touch, Dies at 98

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.

An Iranian Student in U.S. Detention Makes a Hard Choice: Stay or Go Home

Few rallied around Alireza Doroudi, who spent weeks detained on murky charges. With hope he might win, but facing extended detention, he had to decide whether to keep fighting his case.

Así fue como Trump acogió a los sudafricanos blancos

La causa de los sudafricanos blancos ha estado presente en la mente del presidente desde su primer mandato. Ahora abrió las puertas para recibirlos mientras niega refugio a otras nacionalidades.

Judge Dismisses ‘Trespassing’ Charges Promoted by Trump in Border ‘Defense Area’

A newly designated “military installation” that stretches the length of the frontier in New Mexico has made trespassing a novel criminal charge at the border, bringing turmoil to the state. A judge says migrants couldn’t know they were trespassing.

4 conclusiones del segundo día de testimonio de Cassie en el juicio de Sean Combs

Casandra Ventura declaró que el magnate de la música abusaba físicamente de ella y de otras personas con frecuencia, y la chantajeó con publicar videos explícitos.

Sean Combs’s Lawyers Work to Establish Cassie’s Agency in ‘Freak-Offs’

On the first day of cross-examination, a defense lawyer asked Casandra Ventura about messages she wrote to the music mogul ahead of their sex sessions.

Trump Budget Cuts Hobble Antismoking Programs

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.

A Tickle in Your Throat Calls for This Soup in Your Bowl

Ali Slagle’s chickpea noodle soup is soothing, satisfying and built on pantry staples (because you’re not going to the store right now).

How Much Does It Cost to See Beyoncé? It Depends.

Some fans who paid top dollar for the star’s Cowboy Carter Tour are feeling miffed as prices drop. Other procrastinators are reaping the benefits.

BAM Announces a Women-Led Next Wave and Fall Season

The arts institution, which has shrunk its programming in recent years, unveiled its fall lineup.

Stephen A. Smith Is Running. To Be Joe Rogan.

America’s best-known sports-talker is hosting boldface Democrats and MAGA luminaries and teasing a 2028 run. But what he really wants is ubiquitous political influence, and things of that nature.

Pope Leo’s Classmates Drew Ire of Church With Protest for Women

“It was the most electric thing I have ever experienced inside the walls of a Catholic church,” one protester recalls.

Wisconsin Judge Accused of Obstructing Federal Agents Pleads Not Guilty

Judge Hannah C. Dugan claimed judicial immunity this week after a federal grand jury indicted her.

The Major Supreme Court Decisions in 2025

In a term that was increasingly overshadowed by emergency requests related to President Trump’s swift executive actions, justices heard arguments on transgender rights, the role of religion in public life, gun violence and speech online.

The original case that established birthright citizenship was decided in 1898.

At the Supreme Court, a once-fringe birthright citizenship theory takes the spotlight.

MSNBC Poaches a Politico Editor to Lead a New Washington Bureau

The cable channel, which is set to be spun off from NBC, is starting its first stand-alone D.C. office with Sudeep Reddy at the helm. It also plans to hire 100 new journalists.

Several Supreme Court Justices Have Been Critical of Nationwide Injunctions

Across the ideological spectrum, justices have been troubled by rulings that touch everyone affected by a challenged law, regulation or executive action.

Nelson DeMille’s House Is Listed for $5.5 Million on Long Island

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.

Birthright Citizenship Case Has Several Unusual Features

This case is atypical for the justices for reasons including how quickly it made it to the court and even that oral arguments are happening at all.

A Frenzied Franchise Takes the Fight Up Close

Doom: The Dark Ages replaces double jumps and dashes with an emphasis on raw power and slow, strategic melee combat.

Which Trump Policies Have Been Blocked by Nationwide Injunctions?

President Trump’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship is one of many aggressive policies that judges have blocked with sweeping orders.

Trump Says Negotiations on Iran’s Nuclear Program Are ‘Very Serious’

Envoys for Iran and the United States have engaged in four rounds of talks. But exactly what a deal would look like remained unclear.

What to Expect From the Cross-Examination of Casandra Ventura

Lawyers for Sean Combs are expected to focus on moments of her agency in the relationship and on jealousy related to infidelities.

Top Sexual Assault Hotline Drops Resources After Trump Orders

Fearing funding cuts, the anti-sexual-violence organization RAINN barred referring callers to resources for L.G.B.T.Q. people, immigrants and other marginalized groups.

Is This Supreme Court Case About Birthright Citizenship? Yes and No.

A case focused on birthright citizenship could come later, but the bulk of the argument is expected to concern whether a single judge can freeze a policy nationwide.

D.H.S. Requests 20,000 National Guard Members to Help With Immigration Crackdown

The Defense Department is reviewing the request. If approved, one official said, it would be the first time National Guard troops were used to help enforce an immigration crackdown in the country.

Here’s the latest.

Should one judge be able to set national policy?

Combs’s family has been supportive since his arrest.

Sean Combs is being held in a Brooklyn jail during the trial.

4 Takeaways From Cassie’s Third Day of Testimony

For the first time, Casandra Ventura was questioned by Sean Combs’s defense lawyers, who confronted her with many messages from their relationship.

Trump Pokes at India Again With Claims on Tariffs and Technology

President Trump suggested that New Delhi was ready to charge the United States “no tariff.” India’s foreign minister said that the two countries were still negotiating.

Ben of Ben & Jerry’s Is Arrested at Senate Hearing After Protesting War in Gaza

Ben Cohen, a co-founder of the ice cream brand, was among a group that interrupted a Senate hearing on Wednesday, protesting Congress’s funding of Israel’s military.

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

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.

Israeli Strikes Kill Dozens in Gaza, Health Ministry Says

Israel intensified its military campaign against Hamas, despite a U.S.-backed push for the two sides to agree a new cease-fire.

Bond Traders Enter the Budget Fight

Concerns about the deficit-stretching potential of President Trump’s tax plan is spooking some investors, even as Republicans argue over its particulars.

Walmart Warns About Ability to ‘Absorb’ Tariff Costs Without Raising Prices

The retailer reported sales growth, especially in its e-commerce division, but also cautioned about economic uncertainty in the quarters ahead.

A ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

We look at Trump’s agenda in Congress.

‘Sister Midnight’ Review: The Feminine Mystique, but Make It Macabre

A housewife’s domestic distresses take a horrifying turn in this dark comedy set in the slums of Mumbai.

‘Desert of Namibia’ Review: Ups and Downs

Yoko Yamanaka’s film is a brilliantly observed portrait of a young woman simmering with frustrations and coming to terms with her relationships and place in the world.

‘The Kiss’ Review: A Romance Without Love?

A young military man asks a woman to dance, but they’re in for a bumpy ride in this story adapted from a novel by Stefan Zweig.

A New Test of Federal Judges’ Power, and Overdose Deaths Plummet

Plus, the campy singing contest the whole world watches.

The End of Fast Fashion?

Even as President Trump steps back from his larger trade war with China, he has closed a loophole that enabled $2 shirts and $3 bikinis.

Wordle Review No. 1,427

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Friday, May 16, 2025.

Connections Companion No. 705

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Friday, May 16, 2025.

Some See Depardieu Verdict as Turning Point for #MeToo in France

French courts may finally be taking years of complaints about sexual violence seriously, advocates and experts say.

On Gulf Tour, Trump Visits U.S. Base in Mideast

The president addressed troops at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a hub for U.S. air operations across a vast region from Northeast Africa to Central and South Asia.

Syrian Business Owners Energized by U.S. Promise to Lift Sanctions

Since the overthrow of the dictator Bashar al-Assad, business owners have been waiting for Washington to ease sanctions and pave the way for an economic renewal.

Fine Jewelry Inspired by Centuries-Old Paintings at the Met

Plus: a new cliff-top hotel on a Greek island, an exhibition of Yayoi Kusama and Atsuko Tanaka’s art in New York and more recommendations from T Magazine.

On Florida’s Gulf Coast, They Sought Their Starter Home for $500,000

A young couple planned their wedding in Guatemala and their first house purchase in Sarasota at the same time — a strategy they ‘one hundred percent do not recommend.’

Never Bet Against Pete Rose

His removal from baseball’s ineligible list will allow him to enter the Hall of Fame.

¿Las mujeres necesitan más proteínas en la menopausia?

Es un nutriente al que vale la pena dar prioridad a medida que envejeces, dijeron los expertos. Pero puede que no necesites tanto como sugieren las redes sociales.

WeightWatchers Got One Thing Very Right

Will the cure for the obesity epidemic fuel the loneliness epidemic?

How Republicans Can Pass Trump’s Fiscal Agenda With No Democratic Support

See the steps of budget reconciliation, the process that Republican leaders are using to fast-track their legislation through Congress.

An Interview With the Herald of the Apocalypse

Losing your job may be the best-case scenario.

Top Priority for Pope Leo: Warn the World of the A.I. Threat

While it is far too early to say how he will use his platform to address such issues, his focus shows he is a church leader who grasps the gravity of this modern concern.

Two Opinion Columnists on Trump’s Era of International Bullying

Lydia Polgreen and Nicholas Kristof discuss why other nations are picking up what the president is punching down.

British Consumers Are Skeptical of American Meat. Can They Change?

The countries’ trade agreement is just a first step, U.S. officials say. But consumers in the U.K. are wary of American food production.

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

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.

What to Know About ICE Enforcement in Restaurants

Immigration agents’ visits to Washington restaurants have raised questions about what’s happening and who is affected. Here are some answers.

In Her Botanical Paintings, Hilma af Klint Hurtles Back to Earth

At the Museum of Modern Art, a watercolor herbarium from 1919 and 1920 flaunts the literal side, and even the preachiness, of abstraction’s superheroine.

Can Trump Really End Birthright Citizenship?

For more than a century, there was broad consensus that the 14th Amendment established birthright citizenship for children born in the United States. But President Trump has challenged that precedent. Abbie VanSickle, a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains.

The Booming Business of Returned Products

As retailers slow down orders for foreign goods because of tariffs, companies that recirculate overstocked or returned items may help fill the gap.

There’s a Darker Reason Trump Is Going After Those Law Firms

It looks like retribution. It’s actually worse.

A Celebration of Pigeons? They Have Their Fans.

The High Line is planning a pigeon festival. “People love them or hate them,” the park’s executive director said.

Supreme Court Wrestles With Limiting Judges’ Power in Birthright Citizenship Case

The justices heard arguments on whether a federal judge in a single district can block Trump administration policy across the country.

Here’s What Elon Musk Sees When He Opens X

The New York Times tracked 1,109 accounts that Mr. Musk follows on X to recreate his news feed.

Billy Woods Is Scary Good at Rapping

His 12th solo album, “Golliwog,” arrives at a peak in his career as a verbally inventive, independent hip-hop artist. It’s also full of horror stories.

Trump Administration Cancels Scores of Grants to Study Online Misinformation

Federal agencies say that by axing the funding they are protecting the First Amendment. Critics see it as stifling scientific inquiry into sources of harmful online content.

The Forecast for 2027? Total A.I. Domination.

Losing your job may be the best-case scenario.

36 Hours in Rome

Beneath the emotions of loss and reverence, and with a new pope in place, Rome continues its spiritual, cultural and gastronomic transformation.

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Roslyn, N.Y., and Cream Ridge, N.J.

Homes for Sale in the Bronx and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Spuyten Duyvil, Kips Bay and West Chelsea.

Help! A Cruise Line Charged Us $800 for a Day Trip We Didn’t Take.

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.

How Much Do You Worry About Your Health?

A recent article describes the rise of teenage wellness influencers. Do you think young people today are too fixated on their health?

‘Deaf President Now!’ and the Biases of a Hearing World

The documentary recalls the 1988 protests that erupted at Gallaudet University when trustees rejected deaf candidates to lead it.

What Worries 11 Democratic Voters Most About Trump — and What They Want From Democrats

The participants discuss what Democrats should do in the face of a second Trump presidency.

‘Love’ Review: Connection, Oslo Style

A poetic drama weaves together the lives of Norwegians as they pursue connection in their own ways.

Broadway, Backstage

We go behind the curtain at “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Sunset Boulevard,” “John Proctor Is the Villain” and “Oh, Mary!”

‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Review: Born to Die

The sixth installment in the horror franchise might be the most self-consciously silly of the bunch — and it’s all the better for it.

‘The Damned’ Review: Unfortunate Sons

In Roberto Minervini’s intimate and impressionistic drama, a group of Civil War scouts faces the harsh realities of the uncharted Montana territory.

Jalapeño Wine Delights TikTok but Confuses Bartenders

Dropping a few jalapeño slices into a glass of “sauvy b” may give us the drink of the summer. Just don’t expect it to be on all menus.

Amy Sherald’s Blue Sky Vision for America

At the Whitney, her pristine and color-drenched paintings of neighbors and dreamers and a kid on a slide challenge the conventions of portraiture.

A Pussy Riot Artist Is Back in Prison (This Time, by Design)

Nadya Tolokonnikova previews her stamina-testing performance in a mock prison cell at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles.

Gazans Once Escaped To Rafah. Now Israel Is Razing It.

In the last few weeks, Israel has demolished extensive areas of Gaza’s southernmost city, Rafah.

He’s Made a Home at the World’s Most Popular Cemetery

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.

Ed Helms Read ‘Moby-Dick’ on His Phone. On the New York Subway.

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.”

The Singular Romance of the American Road Trip

There’s nothing like a days-long drive across the country.

What a New American Citizen Learned on Route 66

A writer drove from Chicago to L.A. to see what it truly means to belong to a place.

Clothes That Make Perfect Travel Companions

This summer, mix luxurious fabrics and easy silhouettes.

Christy Moore, Ireland’s Folk Music Legend, Is Still Writing History

Even though he just turned 80 and doesn’t leave the country, Moore finds himself at a surprising career peak, performing for generations of fans with an intense connection to his music.

Party Till the Break of 10 P.M.

Earlybirds, a roving dance party that ends as most nightclubs are opening, caters to women who have things to do in the morning — and need dancing more than ever.

Married, but Afraid to Travel

For couples, where one partner holds a foreign passport, planning a destination wedding or an international honeymoon amid heightened immigration fears can be unexpectedly complicated — and risky.

Your Hearing Can Get Worse as You Age. Here’s How to Protect It.

Experts weigh in on Q-Tips, headphones, concerts and more.

Permits to Build New Apartments Have Plummeted

Nationally, the creation of new apartments has fallen below prepandemic levels. But some metros are defying the trend.

The Weather Service Had a Plan to Reinvent Itself. Did DOGE Stop It?

The U.S. forecasting agency was working on streamlining itself for the modern era. Days away from hurricane season, it’s now struggling to keep offices open.

No, You Don’t Actually Have a Right to a Bank Account

There is a degree of political agreement over so-called debanking, but no easy answers to the hot topic in Washington.

¿Quién maneja el coche de Google Street View?

Joe McCallen, de 63 años, ha cartografiado 160.000 km de carreteras para el mapa inmersivo de Google. Y no planea detenerse.

Las indecentes normas de decencia en el código de vestimenta de Cannes

Cuando el Festival de Cannes prohíbe los desnudos y los grandes vestidos en la alfombra roja, ¿qué puede hacer un fan de la moda, una estrella orgullosa de su cuerpo o un estilista?

Seth Meyers Thinks Trump Shouldn’t Be So Set on That Jet

“We are, as of this taping, still a democracy with a rule of law,” Meyers said. “The president shouldn’t have a flying gold-plated party palace.”

No Peace Talks (Yet) After Ukrainians and Russians Arrive in Turkey

The first peace talks in three years were supposed to begin on Thursday but amid posturing and accusations, they were pushed back at least until Friday.

La promesa de Trump para Medio Oriente: no más ‘lecciones sobre cómo vivir’

Las declaraciones de Trump causaron preocupación entre algunos árabes por lo que podría significar la posible disminución de la presión estadounidense sobre las violaciones de derechos humanos en sus países.

Esta es la forma segura de dejar las benzodiacepinas

Al reducir el consumo de pastillas como el Xanax, Klonopin o Valium es crucial hacerlo de manera progresiva y con la guía de un profesional. De lo contrario, la abstinencia puede tener consecuencias mortales.

Can a New Public Safety Plan Lift Adrienne Adams’s Campaign for Mayor?

Ms. Adams, the City Council speaker, is releasing a crime plan that creates hiring and retention incentives for police officers while also investing in diversion programs.

Travel Tales

Tell us a story, real or made up, that is inspired by any of these images from an article about travel mishaps.

Why a $10,000 Deduction Is Blocking the G.O.P.’s $3.8 Trillion Tax Bill

House Republicans, mostly from New York, have gone to war with party leadership over their push to raise or abolish the $10,000 cap on the so-called SALT deduction.

The Story of Sexual Abuse, Bribery and Suicide That Shocked a Small Town

An F.B.I. investigation homed in on two powerful men in suburban New York. Behind it were allegations by a woman who said her brother had abused and controlled her for 45 years.

Spelling Bee Forum

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Tom Cruise Gives Cannes a Master Class in Star Power

Whether in “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” or on the red carpet, the 62-year-old actor ensured that all eyes were on him.

Palabra del día: ‘impolitic’

Esta palabra ha aparecido en siete artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?

El ‘Archaeopteryx’ probablemente volaba y corría como gallina

A partir de un espécimen inusualmente bien conservado, estudiado en el Museo Field de Chicago, se obtuvieron nuevos datos sobre las capacidades de vuelo de un dinosaurio que aún no era un ave.

Word of the Day: impolitic

This word has appeared in seven articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Los maestros están usando ChatGPT, y algunos alumnos no están contentos

Cuando ChatGPT se hizo público, causó pánico porque facilitaba increíblemente hacer trampa en las tareas escolares. Ahora los estudiantes se quejan de la dependencia de sus profesores en la IA.

La desconfianza de los turistas extranjeros podría costarle 12.500 millones de dólares a EE. UU.

Las detenciones en las fronteras y la confusión sobre los visados están disuadiendo a los visitantes internacionales.

Nuclear War Avoided, Again. But Next Time?

The fast-moving conflict between India and Pakistan last week demonstrated the inherent dangers of the modern nuclear age.

The Birthright Citizenship Case Could Split the Country in Two

The focus on a specific legal question has overshadowed the more crucial issues at stake.

Thursday Briefing

Here’s what you need to know.

Max, antes conocido como HBO Max, vuelve a llamarse HBO Max. ¿Entendido?

Los ejecutivos de Warner Bros. Discovery han decidido regresar al nombre de HBO Max para el servicio de transmisión en continuo. Es el cuarto cambio de nombre de la aplicación en la última década.

Harvard Paid $27 for a Copy of Magna Carta. Surprise! It’s an Original.

Two British academics discovered that a “copy” of the medieval text, held in Harvard Law School’s library for 80 years, is one of seven originals dating from 1300.

Is There Political Life After Populism? Poland May Be the Test.

The government is a centrist parliamentary coalition. To undo its predecessor’s democratic backsliding, it needs the presidency. The election starts next week.

3 Deals in 3 Countries on Trump’s Trip

Three countries on President Trump’s Middle East tour this week are also the sites of recent investments in Trump businesses that benefit the president. Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, describes those investments, and what those countries — Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates — are, at the same time, seeking from Mr. Trump and the United States.

How to Win Eurovision in 7 Easy Steps

It pays to be spectacular, inspiring and just weird enough. But, please: no key changes.

An Undaunted Writer Who Broke an Invisible Barrier in Japan

Saou Ichikawa is the country’s first severely disabled author to win a top literary prize. Her novel “Hunchback” is an angry cry against “ableist machismo.”

Profits Are Stagnant. But the Funeral Industry Is Not Dead Yet.

As cremation rates rise and consumer preferences shift, funeral homes are innovating in surprisingly unconventional ways so they don’t die out.

Corrections: May 15, 2025

Corrections that appeared in print on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Quote of the Day: California’s Long Record of Resilience Is About to Be Tested, Signs Indicate

Quotation of the Day for Thursday, May 15, 2025.

U.S.-Backed Group Created to Distribute Aid in Gaza Says It’s Ready to Go

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation seeks to create an alternative aid system, but other groups have raised doubts about the feasibility of its plan.

Bring Down the House

Simeon Seigel doesn’t not entertain us.

Trump-Kushner Hotel Project in Serbia Hits a Snag: Alleged Forgery

Serbian authorities say an official admitted to forging a document allowing a protected site in Belgrade to be demolished and replaced with a Trump hotel.

La influente Valeria Márquez es asesinada durante una transmisión de TikTok

Las autoridades de Jalisco investigan el caso como un feminicidio y aseguran que aún revisan las cámaras de vigilancia en busca de los agresores.

Afrikaner Granted Refugee Status by Trump Is Linked to Antisemitic Posts

The white South African refugee who posted the comments on social media said on Wednesday that he was not an antisemitic person.

Missouri Voters Overturned an Abortion Ban. Lawmakers Will Ask Them to Reconsider.

The state’s Republicans are putting abortion on a ballot question again, seeking to buck the trend of voters siding with abortion rights on ballot measures.

Why New York City Is Removing Padlocks on Illegal Weed Shops It Closed

With the court orders that allowed the city to seal illicit cannabis stores starting to expire, questions remain about whether the shops could reopen.

‘Fraught With Abuse’: Lawmakers Denounce Brutality in N.Y. Prisons

During a daylong hearing in Albany, state lawmakers heard from family members of men who died in New York State prisons in recent years.

In Menendez Brothers’ Case, a Reckoning With the 1990s

As a court reviewed the Menendez murder case, the culture and politics of the 1990s were scrutinized almost as much as the horrific crime.

Cassie Ventura Says Sean Combs Used Sex Videos as Blackmail Tools

Ms. Ventura, Mr. Combs’s ex-girlfriend, said he threatened to use tapes of their sexual encounters, known as “freak-offs,” to control her behavior.

Overdose Deaths Plummeted in 2024. Will Trump’s Cuts Slow the Momentum?

The progress comes as the Trump administration is proposing to cut funding for many programs believed to have contributed to the improvement.

En la Corte Suprema, la ciudadanía por derecho de nacimiento está a discusión

El presidente Donald Trump ha popularizado teorías jurídicas antes consideradas impensables para justificar sus políticas de inmigración.

The Road to Trump’s Embrace of White South Africans

The Trump administration’s hostile approach to South Africa was shaped by a convergence of factors.

Live From Capitol Hill, It’s An All-Nighter That Leaves Some Lawmakers Snoring

Members of two key House committees worked all night on a sprawling domestic policy bill. Some fell asleep along the way.

Will Putin Be in Turkey for Peace Talks? Kremlin’s List Suggests Not.

A hard-line aide to the Russian president will instead lead the delegation, according to a Kremlin statement.

Clerk in Murdaugh Trial Is Charged With Misconduct and Perjury

Becky Hill had handled the trial in which Alex Murdaugh was convicted in 2023 of murdering his wife and younger son. She was arrested on Wednesday.

TikTok Influencer in Mexico Is Shot Dead While Livestreaming

The death of Valeria Márquez, 23, was the latest reminder of the rise in violence against women in the country.

Why Does the Trump Administration Want a New Air Force One?

The two 747-200s that serve as the American president’s command center in the sky are more than 30 years old and were meant to be phased out of service years ago.

101 Degrees in May? Even for Texas, This Is Hot.

Forecasters expect multiple records to be broken over the next week as an early heat wave settles over the region.

Bayesian Superyacht Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says

An official report into last year’s yacht tragedy, which killed seven, found that the boat could easily capsize in high winds. Its towering mast made it more vulnerable.

Anatomy of a $70 Million Auction Flop

Why did the star lot of the spring season, a bronze head by the master sculptor Alberto Giacometti, fail to sell at Sotheby’s on Tuesday?

El mundo abre sus puertas a los investigadores rechazados por Trump

Mientras el presidente Trump desmantela las instituciones de investigación estadounidenses, los líderes mundiales ven “una oportunidad de ganar cerebros única en el siglo”.

RFK Jr., the Health Secretary, Says Not to Take Medical Advice From Him

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has often used his influential position to weigh in on public health issues, but during a congressional hearing he dodged questions about whether children should be vaccinated.

Casandra Ventura ends an emotional day of testimony with dramatic revelations.

World Economic Forum Investigating Allegations Against Its Founder

The board of the organization behind the annual Davos conference received a letter accusing Klaus Schwab, its former chair, of misusing funds and making inappropriate comments.

Has Your Company Changed Its D.E.I. Policies? We Want to Hear From You.

The New York Times is looking to talk to people whose work life has been affected by changes to diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Man Who Threatened U.S. Senator From Nevada Gets Nearly 4 Years in Prison

The man, John Anthony Miller, left a series of messages spewing antisemitic vitriol on the office voice mail system of Senator Jacky Rosen, the authorities said.

Cassie Settled Lawsuit Against Sean Combs for $20 Million

Casandra Ventura testified in federal court about her 2023 lawsuit against Mr. Combs, whom she had accused of years of physical abuse and sexual coercion.

Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’

In Saudi Arabia, the president denounced Western intervention and nation-building, garnering both praise and eye rolls.

Trump Met With Syria’s President

Also, House Republicans planned Medicaid cuts

Watchdog Effort to Obtain DOGE Records Can Proceed, Appeals Court Rules

The decision requires Elon Musk’s team to resume efforts to share information about its structure and day-to-day operations requested under the Freedom of Information Act.

So You’re an Artist? How Many Followers Do You Have?

A growing genre of work is defined not by its content but by its audience on social media.

Bill de Blasio Agrees to Pay $329,000 to Settle Campaign Expense Dispute

The former mayor agreed to the settlement for violating New York City conflicts of interest law by bringing his security detail on trips during his failed 2019 presidential bid.

Trump Meets Syria’s Leader After Vowing to Lift Sanctions on Ravaged Nation

“The sanctions were really crippling,” President Trump said, before he traveled to Qatar, where he was given a lavish welcome.

Nora Aunor, Singer-Actress Called ‘the Superstar’ in Philippines, Dies at 71

And her fans were called Noranians for their devotion to a performer who had enthralled her country — onscreen and on the concert stage — since she was a teenager.

Thursday Briefing: Trump Meets Syria’s New Leader

Plus, the world’s poorest president.

Joe Louis Walker, Free-Ranging Blues Explorer, Is Dead at 75

A product of the San Francisco rock crucible of the 1960s, he fashioned his own brand of the blues, blending gospel, soul, rock and other genres.

Senator Josh Hawley, a Missouri Republican, opposes the House G.O.P. plan for Medicaid cuts.

Last U.S. Hostage in Gaza Is Reunited With Parents: ‘We Never Lost Hope’

Edan Alexander was 19 when he left New Jersey to serve in the Israel Defense Forces. He was released by Hamas on Monday.

Ex-National Guardsman Planned to Attack U.S. Army Base for ISIS, U.S. Says

The suspect sought to use a drone, Molotov cocktails and armor-piercing ammunition to attack a base outside Detroit on Tuesday, the authorities said.

‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ Review: Tom Cruise Defies All

For the eighth installment of this stunt-spectacular franchise, the star returns to fight off A.I. planetary domination, the bends, gravity and maybe mortality itself.

Can Eurovision Avoid Politics in Neutral Switzerland?

The competition is run by an opaque Swiss organization that wants to sidestep controversies that could spoil the fun.

French Prime Minister Defiant in School Sexual Violence Inquiry

François Bayrou’s popularity has plunged as his word is doubted on events at a Catholic school to which he had several ties.

Cada vez más funcionarios israelíes reconocen una crisis de hambre en Gaza

El gobierno de Israel ha desestimado públicamente las advertencias de escasez de alimentos tras bloquear las entregas de ayuda, pero un análisis interno concluyó que se avecina una crisis.

Strike on Hospital Highlights Israeli Attacks on Gaza Health System

Aid groups and U.N. investigations have accused Israel of aiming to destroy Gaza’s health infrastructure. Israel says it is forced to strike hospitals it says are used by Hamas for military purposes.

The Boom Years of Global Charity Are Over. What Comes Next?

We’ve come to see developmental aid as a basic fact of the world. But now the money is drying up.

Wisconsin Judge Accused of Obstructing Immigration Agents Seeks Dismissal of Case

Judge Hannah C. Dugan’s lawyers claimed judicial immunity in a court filing on Wednesday, a day after she was indicted by a federal grand jury.

¿Barbie está empoderada? Mira sus pies

Investigadores australianos descubrieron que, con el tiempo, los pies de Barbie han experimentado una auténtica revolución, desde su época de chica de moda hasta sus días de mujer profesional.

Morris, Alligator of ‘Happy Gilmore’ Fame, Dies at 80 (or More)

The 640-pound, 11-foot gator memorably played a golf-ball-stealing, hand-chomping terror in the 1996 Adam Sandler film.

U.S. Charges Russian Scientist With Smuggling

A government lawyer told a federal judge on Wednesday that the intention is to deport Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, to Russia.

As Harvard Battles Trump, Its President Will Take a 25% Pay Cut

The university is facing cuts of more than $2.6 billion in federal funding and has already taken other steps to save money.

The Trump Administration Is Lining Up More Countries to Take Its Deportees

Besides El Salvador, where the United States has already sent detainees, Rwanda and Libya have records of mistreating migrant detainees.

Tiny Love Stories: ‘Why Don’t You Have a Girlfriend?’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

An Effort to Kill Off Lawsuits Against Oil Giants Is Gaining Steam

The Trump administration has declared litigation to hold oil companies responsible for climate change a threat to the American economy and has taken aggressive steps to fight it.

First Visible Aurora Spotted Over Mars by NASA Rover

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.

Is Barbie’s Empowerment Tied to the Angle of Her Feet?

Researchers in Australia found that the doll’s feet have, over time, gone from arched to flat — a shift that correlates with each Barbie’s designated career or hobby.

Familiares de líderes del Cártel de Sinaloa cruzaron a EE. UU. en un aparente acuerdo con el gobierno, según autoridades

El secretario de Seguridad de México confirmó que 17 parientes de personas vinculadas al Chapo Guzmán se trasladaron a EE. UU., probablemente como parte de un acuerdo con el gobierno de Trump.

Dozens Killed in Israeli Strikes in Northern Gaza, Officials Say

People rushed to rescue survivors following Israeli strikes in northern Gaza. The Israeli government said it was targeting Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants.

Trump’s New Tax Cuts Could Shower Americans With Cash, for Now

Almost all of the cuts that Republicans hope to pass in the coming weeks will last only until President Trump is set to leave office.

Pay $6,000 This Summer to Be a ‘Status Guest’ at This Montauk Restaurant

Some residents and business owners say a new restaurant’s plans for an exclusive experience are out of step with the village’s beachy atmosphere.

Nahid Rachlin, Novelist Who Explored the Iranian Psyche, Dies at 85

One of the first Iranian novelists to write in English, she examined the clash between East and West. Her debut novel, “Foreigner,” provided insight into pre-revolutionary Iran.

Trump Calls Syria’s New President ‘Attractive’ and ‘Tough’

President Trump met with the president of Syria, Ahmed al-Shara, an ex-militant who led the rebel alliance that ousted Bashar al-Assad, and who once led a branch of Al Qaeda before he broke ties with the jihadist group.

Gabbard Seeks to Consolidate Her Control of President’s Daily Brief

President Trump has wondered over time about whether the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which was created after the 9/11 attacks, should continue to exist.

At Supreme Court, a Once-Fringe Birthright Citizenship Theory Takes the Spotlight

Before the Trump presidency, there was broad consensus that the 14th Amendment established birthright citizenship for children born in the United States.

What to Know About the Newark Airport Problems

Many flights have been delayed at the busy hub because of radar outages, shortages of air traffic controllers and construction on a runway.

In the Nevada Desert, a Weekend of Fitness, Frost and Firearms

An interest in alternative sports brought a reporter from Berlin to Reno to witness an unforgettable competition.

Students Are Short-Circuiting Their Chromebooks for a Social Media Challenge

Some students have been suspended and even criminally charged, as some of the computers catch fire or damage the surroundings.

‘The Last Bimbo of the Apocalypse’ Review: Down the Y2K Clickhole

In Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley’s fizzy new musical, an internet sleuth searches for a pop star wannabe who went missing along with her low-rise jeans.

Why Tot Celebrity Ms. Rachel Waded Into the Gaza Debate

Facing criticism, Rachel Accurso defends making the plight of children in Gaza a primary focus on her social media feeds.

Judge Orders Georgetown Academic Released From Immigration Detention

The judge said that the government had offered no evidence that Badar Khan Suri represented a national security threat, and that efforts to deport him violated the First Amendment.

It’s Time for a Course on the Constitution

Readers reflect on the Constitution and the state of American democracy. Also: The Catholic Church sex abuse crisis; Elon Musk’s minions.

Richard L. Garwin, a Creator of the Hydrogen Bomb, Dies at 97

Many scientists contributed to the final result, but he was the one who, as a young physicist, designed the world’s most powerful weapon. He went on to advise a dozen presidents.

Pepe Mujica desterró la pompa de la política

El expresidente uruguayo, fallecido el martes, demostró la importancia de que los líderes mundiales vivan como sus electores.

Los hermanos Menendez reciben una nueva sentencia que allana su camino hacia la libertad

La pena de cadena perpetua con libertad condicional podría conducir a la excarcelación de Lyle y Erik Menendez, más de tres décadas después de ir a prisión por matar a sus padres.

Trump Claims Deals Were Signed on Middle East Tour. Here’s a Closer Look.

White House officials say President Trump secured $600 billion in investment on his trip to Saudi Arabia but details were vague and some deals were already in the pipeline.

Cannes Reacts to Gérard Depardieu Verdict With Soul-Searching and Shrugs

The actor, who was found guilty of sexual assault on Tuesday, was a festival stalwart and had brought nearly 30 movies to the event.

Qatar Airways to Buy 210 Boeing Jets

The United States and Qatar also signed a statement of defense cooperation. No additional details, such as the text of the documents, were released immediately.

Un hermano del papa es discípulo de MAGA. Ahora dice que se va a ‘moderar’

Las publicaciones de Louis Prevost en Facebook —que ya no pueden verse públicamente— sugieren que ha adoptado algunas de las quejas y teorías conspirativas más comunes de la derecha.

House Republicans Push Forward Plan to Cut Taxes, Medicaid and Food Aid

Three committees advanced legislation that would combine into the “big beautiful bill” to enact President Trump’s agenda. But the package faces a rocky path.

Cassie Says of Sean Combs Abuse: ‘You Treat Me Like You’re Ike Turner’

Casandra Ventura’s second day of testimony included her blunt response to the mogul about his pattern of physical abuse and details of her fear of blackmail.

The F.D.A. Says Fluoride Pills May Harm Children’s Health. Researchers Disagree.

The agency moved this week to ban the products, which are used to prevent cavities.

Cartel Family Members Cross Border in Apparent Deal With U.S., Official Says

Mexico’s security secretary confirmed reports that 17 family members of Sinaloa Cartel leaders had entered the United States, likely as part of a deal with the Trump administration.

This Dinosaur Had Feathers and Probably Flew Like a Chicken

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

Spring Comes for the Cutlets

Cybelle Tondu’s new recipe combines crispy-edged chicken cutlets with tender lettuce, sweet peas, salty prosciutto and a buttery pan sauce.

Is It Ethical to Buy Used Books and Music?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on what consumers owe to artists.

Seven Takes on Opera’s Most Lurid Dance

In Strauss’s “Salome,” is the Dance of the Seven Veils a seduction? A striptease? A cry for help? Watch some memorable versions from its long history.

Qatar, not to be outdone, welcomes Trump with camels, swords and ‘perfecto’ marble.

Max, Once Known as HBO Max, Is Calling Itself HBO Max Again. Got It?

Warner Bros. Discovery executives are reinstating the name HBO Max for the popular streaming service. It’s the fourth name change for the app in the last decade.

From a Tin-Roof Shack, Pepe Mujica Removed the Pomp From Politics

The former Uruguayan president, who died on Tuesday, showed the value in world leaders living like their constituents.

3 Are Arrested in Russia-Linked Sabotage Plot, Germany Says

The men, Ukrainian nationals, were arrested in Germany and Switzerland, the state prosecutor in Berlin said. They are suspected of planning to sabotage commercial freight infrastructure.

Taking Inches in Battle, Russia Demands Miles in Talks

Moscow thinks it’s winning in Ukraine and can play hardball diplomatically. Washington sees costly, incremental gains and an unrealistic negotiating position.

Trump Administration to Uphold Some PFAS Limits but Eliminate Others

The E.P.A. said it would maintain limits on the two most common “forever chemicals” in tap water. Rules for four others will be rolled back.

South African President Criticizes Afrikaners Seeking Refugee Status in U.S.

President Cyril Ramaphosa called the white South Africans “cowardly” for leaving for the United States.

Syrians Are Elated and Optimistic as Trump Vows to Lift Sanctions

The announcement is a boon for the new government as it looks to rebuild an economy wrecked by a decade of civil war.

What Are the ‘Freak-Offs’ at the Core of the Sean Combs Case?

Casandra Ventura, the mogul’s former girlfriend, has described them as marathon sexual encounters that he directed, involving drugs and hired male prostitutes.

Cassie will continue testimony about the videotaped hotel assault in 2016.

Newsom Proposes Scaling Back Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to charge monthly premiums for undocumented immigrants and stop adding new enrollees to the program as soon as January.

A.I. Will Destroy Critical Thinking in K-12

The secretary of education said it would be a “wonderful thing.” Lots of parents disagree.