With a Jawbone, Scientists Expand the Ancient Range of a Mysterious Human Relative

A bone discovered in Taiwan turns out to have belonged to a Denisovan, a lineage previously identified only thousands of miles away.

A Sign Your Fish Might Be on Drugs: Risky Behavior

Researchers studying pharmaceutical pollution tracked salmon that had been exposed to anti-anxiety medication. The fish appeared to lose their inhibitions.

Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise

The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.

N.Y.P.D. to Deploy Teams to Fight Minor Crimes, Touching Off Skepticism

The new Quality of Life division will investigate things like homeless encampments and public urination. Critics say the program is a license to harass the poor.

Cabot Creamery Butter Is Recalled Over Fecal Contamination Risk

The company said it was voluntarily recalling 189 cases of its eight-ounce, sea-salted Extra Creamy Premium Butter after it found elevated levels of coliform bacteria.

Nintendo Switch Game Console Release Is Whipsawed by Tariff Threats

The company moved most of its manufacturing to Vietnam from China to avoid tariffs. But the unpredictability of President Trump’s plans have thrown Nintendo for a loop.

Secret Tunnels, Bunkers and Arsenals: The ‘Panic Industry’ Is Booming

Fortifying the American home has become big business, selling an endless supply of paranoia.

5 ‘trucos’ con evidencia para vivir más y sin gastar una fortuna

Los investigadores advierten que no necesitas una suscripción al gimnasio de 40.000 dólares ni un escáner de cuerpo completo para vivir una vida más larga y saludable.

Under Trump, Gun Agency Remains Rudderless and Leaderless

The A.T.F. has been hit by the departure of key career officials, the diversion of agents from core duties to immigration enforcement and from what amounts to a campaign of indifference.

Making Sparks Fly at the New York Philharmonic

Guest conductors and the firebrand soloists Patricia Kopatchinskaja and Alisa Weilerstein brought welcome energy to David Geffen Hall.

‘Amm(i)gone’ and ‘A Mother’: Sons Calling for Their Mothers

The maternal embrace of young men and their battles figures in two very different plays, one a solo work and the other a Brechtian riff starring Jessica Hecht.

Bond Market Sell-Off Prompts Bank of England to Make Unusual Move

Britain’s central bank altered a planned bond sale, citing “recent market volatility.”

Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here’s How the New Government Might Fix It.

Friedrich Merz, the incoming chancellor, persuaded lawmakers to let him spend more. Infrastructure will be the first order of business.

De la calma al nerviosismo: lo que sabemos sobre la pausa de los aranceles de Trump

La conmoción económica hizo que el presidente de Estados Unidos diera marcha atrás en los fuertes gravámenes.

A Champion of Oil Ends Her Bid to Lead the Bureau of Land Management

Kathleen Sgamma abruptly withdrew from consideration days after a memo surfaced in which she sharply criticized President Trump.

8 New Books We Recommend This Week

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

That’s a Wrap

Mushroom (or cauliflower) shawarma pitas, tofu larb and roasted vegetable burritos are too good to put down.

At the Supreme Court, the Trump Agenda Is Always an ‘Emergency’

As legal challenges to the Trump administration mount, the justices are facing a key test — a flood of “emergency applications” asking for immediate intervention.

Inside Trump’s Plan to ‘Get’ Greenland: Persuasion, Not Invasion

The island’s population might not be easily convinced as the president tries to clinch what he may see as one of history’s greatest real estate deals.

What to Expect From Bravo’s Nepo Baby Reality Show

“Next Gen NYC” is a big bet on the Gen Z offspring of the cable network’s “Real Housewives” franchise.

Astronauts, New Words, Jaywalking: Students Respond to the News

Some favorite responses by teenagers to three recent Picture Prompts.

For U.S. Apparel Manufacturers, Chaotic Tariff Policy Isn’t Much Help

Even companies that make clothing in America aren’t feeling great about stiff duties on their overseas competition.

Social Security Rolls Back Restrictions on Filing for Benefits by Phone

The agency’s plan to curtail phone services, which was expected to send tens of thousands to its offices each week, had been widely criticized.

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Trump Has Added 145% Tariff to China, White House Clarifies

White House officials clarified on Thursday that the 125 percent tariff the president announced on Wednesday was in addition to a 20 percent added to the country since President Trump returned to office.

‘People Who are Salaried are Crying,’: Taxes on Workers Add to Debt Misery

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What Do You Tell a College Student Graduating Into This America?

We owe the next generation some measure of solace.

Medicare Bleeds Billions on Pricey Bandages, and Doctors Get a Cut

Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” made of dried placenta has soared as doctors pocket lucrative discounts from sellers.

Here’s the budget math that worried House conservatives.

On-Again, Off-Again Tariffs and Their Toll on Travelers

The travel industry doesn’t know what to expect from whipsawing U.S. policies. But concerns are hitting the bottom line, which could mean higher prices, and more confusion, for tourists.

Trump firma órdenes para castigar a los que se opusieron a sus mentiras sobre las elecciones de 2020

El presidente de Estados Unidos dirigió las órdenes ejecutivas a dos funcionarios de su primer gobierno y a un bufete de abogados de élite como parte de su campaña de represalias.

Jon Hamm Finds His Way Back to the Hilltop

For the actor, the decade since “Mad Men” ended has been a period of personal change and mixed professional success. Suddenly, he is everywhere again.

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Newsmax Made Defamatory Statements About Dominion, Judge Says

The defamation case, over falsehoods spread about the 2020 election, is headed to a jury this month.

El número de fallecidos en una discoteca de República Dominicana asciende a 221

La cifra de muertos en el derrumbe de un techo en Santo Domingo sigue aumentando. Las autoridades no han dicho cuántas personas había en la discoteca en el momento del desastre.

House Passes G.O.P. Budget After Conservative Revolt Collapses

A critical bloc of fiscal hawks dropped its opposition after a pledge from the top Senate Republican that his chamber would embrace far deeper cuts than the measure would require.

Trump’s Tariff Reversal Calms Some G.O.P. Nerves, but Questions Linger

Most Republicans welcomed the unexpected three-month pause on several of President Trump’s tariffs, but some want more clarity about the president’s end game and more power for Congress over trade.

Hania Rani’s Music Is Tranquil. Please Don’t Call It ‘Soothing.’

The Polish musician is a mainstay of streaming playlists with names like “Calm Vibes.” But she bristles at the notion that her music is therapeutic.

A Broccoli Pasta That Doesn’t Feel Like a Broccoli Pasta

Genevieve Ko’s brilliant (and very easy) broccoli-walnut pesto pasta turns the everyday vegetable into a luscious, complexly flavored sauce.

Listen: ‘Meet Jensen McRae and 3 Other Artists on the Rise’

What music and musicians are you excited about this spring?

Luigi Mangione Death Penalty Bid May Pit Prosecutors Against Each Other

State and federal prosecutors have both accused Mr. Mangione of killing a health insurance executive. Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing aggressively for capital punishment.

Have you seen examples of health care fraud, waste or abuse? Tell us about it.

New York Times reporters are looking into cases of unnecessary and wasteful spending in government health programs.

‘The Pitt’ Captures the Real Overcrowding Crisis in E.R.s

From the “chairs” to the hallway medicine, the show’s depiction of an emergency medicine system that is beyond capacity rings true for medical experts.

Why Did Trump Change His Mind On Tariffs?

On Wednesday, President Trump paused the vast majority of the tariffs he had instituted for 90 days. It was a remarkable about-face for a president who had urged calm across days of market turmoil. Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains how the looming possibility of a financial crisis impacted the president’s decision-making.

Asian Nations, Holding Few Cards, Seek Trade Talks With Trump

Southeast Asian leaders, their export-driven economies in peril, are trying to placate the president. “We may have to comply,” Thailand’s finance minister said.

Why Wasn’t Anyone Traumatized in the ‘White Lotus’ Finale?

After a violent climax to the third season of the hit HBO show, everyone seems A-OK. Was it a Hollywood ending, or a natural trauma response?

Cheaper iPhones and Pixels Are Here. They Are Pretty Good.

With tariffs threatening to drive up the costs of most things, the new entry-level phones from Apple and Google present a timely opportunity to save some bucks.

Egg Prices Continued to Rise in March

Egg prices have reached record highs as bird flu outbreaks have hit poultry farms and forced producers to cull tens of millions of hens.

Fridrik Olafsson, Grandmaster Who Led Iceland’s Rise in Chess, Dies at 90

At a time before his country became a chess powerhouse, he defeated four world champions, including Bobby Fischer and another in an unlikely turn of events.

Search Ends for Victims in Dominican Republic Collapse That Killed 221

The collapse of the roof at Jet Set, one of Santo Domingo’s most popular nightclubs, killed many prominent Dominicans, including baseball players and politicians.

Prada to Buy Versace for Nearly $1.4 Billion

The deal is a big bet on the value of “Made In Italy.”

What to Expect After Trump’s Tariff About-Face

Global markets are rallying on President Trump’s decision to pause most of his sweeping levies. But investors remain unsettled, especially as Washington and Beijing face off.

Michelle Obama Addresses Divorce Rumors and Public Absences

The former first lady said on a podcast that people “couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself, that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing.”

Hundreds of Israeli Air Force Reservists Call for Halt to Gaza War

A letter signed by reservists and retired officers accused the government of endangering hostages held by Hamas, highlighting a growing divide over the handling of the war.

Wes Anderson and Richard Linklater to Compete at Cannes Film Festival

A sidebar to the competition will feature Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut.

China Says Its Own Consumers Will Save the Day. But They’re Not Buying.

If sky-high U.S. tariffs hurt China’s exports, domestic spending will help make up for it, Beijing says. But shoppers were skittish even before the trade war.

U.S. and China Headed for ‘Monumental’ Split, Putting World Economy on Edge

A deepening trade war could further weaken ties between the superpowers. The effects will reverberate everywhere.

President Trump’s Retreat

We explain the president’s pause on tariffs.

Live From London, It’s Saturday Night!

A British version of the television sketch comedy program “Saturday Night Live” is set to debut in 2026.

A U-Turn on Tariffs

Why President Trump changed his mind, and why China won’t back down.

Trump’s Drastic Tariff Turnaround, and Green Card Holders on Edge

Plus, the soundtrack of America.

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Connections Companion No. 670

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Friday, April 11, 2025.

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How Hamas and the U.S. Tried to Strike a Hostage Deal

Officials met Hamas three times, breaking with a policy against contacting a group the U.S. considers a terrorist organization. But Israeli opposition and shifting positions doomed the effort.

Europe Pauses Retaliation, but Also Braces for What’s Next

The bloc had voted to impose retaliatory measures just before President Trump made his last-minute U-turn. It has now announced a postponement.

Russia Frees Jailed American in Prisoner Swap With U.S.

Ksenia Karelina, who was jailed in Russia over a one-time donation to a Ukrainian charity group, was released in exchange for Artur Petrov, a dual Russian-German citizen.

The Investors Who Prop Up America Won’t Soon Forget This

The reciprocal tariffs might be gone for now, but slow growth, inflation and dings to American credibility remain.

A Honolulu Bakery That Folds In Tropical Flavors

Plus: lakeside cabins in the Berkshires, wooden lamps and more recommendations from T Magazine.

They Scoured the Northeast for a Space They Could Live and Work In

With about $750,000 to spend, a couple with a dream of opening a business for farm-to-table events looked at pastoral properties in New York, Vermont and Maine.

Who Needs Free Trade When You Can Raise Your Own Chickens?

A key faction of the Republican Party wants you to be happy with less stuff.

What to Know About the Latest China Tariffs and What They Mean for Prices

A broad variety of products made in China, including toys, clothing and electronics, may cost more. Shoppers could also see an impact from other tariffs.

‘Chicken Jockey!’: How a Crazy Catchphrase Took Over Multiplexes

When Jack Black yells that in “A Minecraft Movie,” young audiences respond raucously. The director approves, but some theaters don’t. Here’s what to know.

Outside His Political Base, a Canadian’s Trumpian Pitch Is a Harder Sell

Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative seeking to become prime minister, fires up the faithful in Alberta, including Trump supporters, with his anti-elitist, anti-woke message.

‘They’re Coming After All of Us. So You Might As Well Tell the Truth.’

The longtime activist and writer Sarah Schulman on why now is the time to stand up to people you oppose.

Worried About Stock Market Swings? These Young Investors Aren’t.

While retirees and others fretted about their portfolios, some members of Gen Z and younger millennials kept calm and bought the dip.

Jaguar Paused Shipments to America. These Britons Blame Trump.

President Trump’s auto tariffs remain in place even after he paused many other levies. In Solihull, where Jaguar Land Rover employs 9,000 people and has suspended exports to the United States, residents are anxious.

An Early Photograph With a Famous Creator Goes Up for Auction

Among a collection of daguerreotypes for sale at Christie’s is one made by Samuel F.B. Morse, the inventor of the telegraph, who briefly ran a portrait studio in New York City.

‘Black Mirror’ Creator Nibbles the Hand That Feeds Him

The new season, premiering Thursday on Netflix, includes the show’s most blatant satire of streaming services yet.

Inflation Eased in March but Tariffs Raise Risk of Higher Prices

Policymakers and economists say the latest data is only a temporary reprieve as tariffs could stoke higher inflation.

The Lost Art of Dressing Like a Movie Mogul

In “The Studio,” Seth Rogen is in love with the trappings of a bygone Hollywood era.

Plunge in Oil Prices Threatens Russia’s Vast Spending on Ukraine War

The lower revenues, a result in part of President Trump’s trade war, could prove more damaging to the Russian economy than the penalties the United States and its allies have already imposed.

La nutricionista que demostró que lo que comemos no es solo una decisión personal

Marion Nestle fue una de las primeras en exponer los vínculos de la industria alimentaria con la política gubernamental y la comunidad científica en Estados Unidos. Hoy sigue más vigilante que nunca.

Younger Democrats Don’t Plan to Wait Their Turn

A new crop of Democrats are announcing runs for office — sometimes against incumbents — in an expression of frustration with the establishment.

Trump Has Handed Democrats an Enormous Opportunity

Here’s why they should unabashedly embrace free trade.

Your Tariff Questions About Wine, Answered

Import penalties threaten the global network of small businesses responsible for wine’s glorious diversity. They will harm American producers, too.

Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Glen Cove, N.Y., and Norwalk, Conn.

36 Hours in the Hudson Valley, N.Y.

Within two hours of New York City, the Hudson Valley is the perfect escape: locavore restaurants to fit every taste and budget, cider breweries, farmstands, hiking trails and art galleries.

Can Britain Be a ‘Sensible, Stable’ Haven in Trade War? Some See Potential.

The country faces several economic challenges but so far has avoided the worst of the turmoil afflicting targets of President Trump’s anger.

Put Your Phone Down and Dance!

Social media seemed to hold enormous promise for the dance field. So why are some dancers and companies choosing to disconnect?

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, Greenwich Village and Greenpoint.

I Had a Sex Dream About My Therapist. Was She Right to Be Upset?

She said I could tell her anything.

‘G20’ Review: Viola Davis Plays an Action-Hero President

Davis raises the bar on sheer brawniness in this action film where an American president has to fight Australian crypto-terrorists.

‘Warfare’ Review: A Combat Movie That Refuses to Entertain

In Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s film about an American platoon in Iraq, there is no admirably staged bloodshed or witty repartee. That’s the point.

‘The Uninvited’ Review: A Surprise Guest at the Garden Party

Hollywood types get skewered in this comedy of manners, starring Walton Goggins, Pedro Pascal and Elizabeth Reaser.

‘The Teacher’ Review: Harsh Lessons in the West Bank

A legal procedural, a family tragedy, a romance and a kidnapping plot are a lot to hang on one character in this debut film by Farah Nabulsi.

‘Sacramento’ Review: Best Frenemies

In this warmly funny indie comedy, two friends with a complicated past confront their grief and anxieties on a California road trip.

‘One to One: John & Yoko’ Review: A Year in the Life

Kevin Macdonald’s immersive documentary follows the couple from their heady first days in New York to their galvanizing concert at Madison Square Garden in 1972.

‘The King of Kings’ Review: A Remaking of the Christ

The story of Jesus, told through the eyes of Charles Dickens, that nobody asked for.

‘Drop’ Review: The Ultimate Doomscroll

A first date turns hellish when a terrified woman’s phone is cloned by an anonymous psycho in this stylishly silly thriller.

Sidelined and Still Processing Her Defeat, Harris Looks for a Way Back In

A successful campaign for governor of California in 2026, Kamala Harris has told allies, would give her a prominent perch from which to push back against President Trump and defend Democratic priorities.

‘The Amateur’ Review: An Unsafe World

Rami Malek stars in a spy movie that struggles with its conspiratorial angle.

Why America Should Sprawl

The word has become an epithet for garish, reckless growth — but to fix the housing crisis, the country needs more of it.

Trump Team Divided Over Future of U.S. Counterterrorism Operations in Somalia

Some State Department officials have proposed closing the embassy in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, as a precaution after recent gains by Al Shabab militants.

Our Loaves, Ourselves

“Existential Bread,” a book by the poet and amateur baker Jim Franks, is only sort of about bread.

Meet the Butterflies Thriving While the World Convulses

The butterflies’ resilience shows that some species are capable of adapting to dramatic changes in climate, food availability and urban development.

A Pop-Up Bridal Salon With a Charitable Mission

Susan Jamison, the founder of Brides for Haiti in Dickerson, Md., sells wedding dresses under $1,000 to support relief efforts in Haiti. “It is a win-win situation for everyone,” she said.

Boomers Are Buying the Most Homes (Again)

Over most of the past decade, Millennials have purchased more homes than other generational groups. But not in 2024.

Fantasy Novels for People Who Think They Don’t Like Fantasy

Interested in dipping your toe into the genre? The author Leigh Bardugo recommends books that can get you started.

This Instability May Be Worth It. Here’s Why.

Oren Cass makes the case for tariffs.

All Politics Is Local. In This Novel, It’s Incestuous.

Jon Hickey’s book imagines a cutthroat campaign for control of a Native American reservation.

The Forgotten Story of 6 Immigrants Saved From the Titanic

In “The Six,” Steven Schwankert tells an amazing story of survival, slander and mystery.

5 Science-Backed Longevity ‘Hacks’ That Don’t Cost a Fortune

You don’t need a $40,000 gym membership to live a longer, healthier life.

The Masters: A Gesundheit Unlike Any Other

The grass and trees at Augusta National Golf Club help make the course a treasure — but also an allergy nightmare.

Martin Wong, Medici of the Aerosol Art Set

A patron saw the beauty in graffiti when most of the world thought it was mere nuisance. Now the writing (of Lee Quiñones, Rammellzee, Futura and others) is on the museum wall.

A Tale of Bloodshed and Lost Love in China’s Turbulent Past

“City of Fiction,” a novel by Yu Hua, follows a man on a search for his missing wife amid bandits and warlords.

With Secrets in Every Room, This Manor Mystery Enthralls

Blue Prince follows in the storied tradition of mystery house games while mixing in logic riddles, word games, math problems and many codes and passwords.

Graydon Carter Thinks ‘Hollywood Wives’ Waylaid His Magazine Career

He bounced back big time with editorships at Spy and Vanity Fair, a glamorous life he details in a new memoir.

Amid Calls to Reform Bail, Judges in St. Louis Embrace Ankle Monitors

Proponents say the devices have helped address inequities in the criminal justice system. But many defendants have experienced unintended consequences.

Vietnamese Americans Are Swept Into Detention Camps in this Comic (Yes) Novel

Four half siblings balance the mundane (internships) and the terrifying (internment) in Kevin Nguyen’s “Mỹ Documents.”

To Escape the Grind, Young People Turn to ‘Mini-Retirements’

Some young people are spending their savings on an extended break earlier in their careers rather than waiting until retirement.

Lofoten, Norway, Is an Adventurer’s Paradise in the Arctic

This remote archipelago is a dreamy base for adventure, with backcountry ski slopes reached by boat, hiking trails that offer views for miles and deep fjords to sail.

Lawyers for American Scholar Fear Thailand Will Deport Him

The scholar, Paul Chambers, was released on bail Thursday, but without his passport, his lawyers said. He has denied charges of insulting the Thai monarchy.

Weezer Bassist’s Wife Shot by L.A. Police and Is Charged With Attempted Murder

Jillian Lauren Shriner, an author who is married to a member of the band Weezer, was arrested after pointing a gun at officers, the Los Angeles Police Department said.

¿Qué pasará con los bolsos de lujo?

A medida que entran en vigor los aranceles sobre la Unión Europea, los fabricantes de artículos de lujo se “muerden las uñas” por sus preciados productos “Hecho en Francia” o “Hecho en Italia”.

Algunos estadounidenses se están preparando para el colapso de la sociedad

En un mundo polarizado, cada vez más personas en EE. UU. se alistan para las crisis, ya sea para luchar contra un gobierno tiránico, repeler a un ejército invasor o responder a una catástrofe.

Adams Is Allowing ICE to Return to Rikers. Here’s What to Know.

Federal immigration officials had been barred from the New York City jail complex. The mayor says they can return, but only to work on criminal cases.

An Expedition, for Art and Nature

Each spring, hundreds of thousands of cranes converge in Nebraska. The phenomenon draws in artists, conservationists and curious friends alike.

In the Bronx, a Battle Over the Future of Jennifer Lopez’s Alma Mater

The religious order that owns Preston High School says it can no longer operate it. Supporters are appealing to the New York attorney general for help.

Spelling Bee Forum

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

Trump Repeals Biden-Era Limit on Water Flow in Shower Heads

President Trump, who has waged a long-running battle against low water pressure, signed an executive order that redefined a common bathroom fixture.

Palabra del día: ‘dormant’

Esta palabra ha aparecido en 277 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?

Are You Overwhelmed by Trends?

Some teenagers say they are burned out by trying to keep up with all they are expected to wear, watch, eat, listen to, buy or be. Are you?

Late Night Finds Trump to Be His Own Worst Enemy

“Yeah, Trump was, like, ‘I just saved the economy from me. You’re welcome,’” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show.”

Love of Libraries

This National Library Week we want to know: What do you appreciate about these public spaces?

Word of the Day: dormant

This word has appeared in 277 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Thursday Briefing

A retreat on President Trump’s tariffs.

We Should Know by Now. The Courts Aren’t Going to Stop Trump and His Kind.

The proscribing of Marine Le Pen will do little to staunch support for the far right.

Kim Shin-jo, Failed North Korean Assassin, Dies as a Pastor in the South

He famously said the mission of a hit squad sent by Pyongyang in 1968 was to “slit the throat” of the South Korean dictator Park Chung-hee. He was 82.

How a Ukrainian Teen Became a Suspected Foot Soldier for Russia

The teenager faces terrorism charges in an arson attack on an IKEA store in Lithuania. Investigators say it was part of a Russian sabotage campaign.

Corrections: April 10, 2025

Corrections that appeared in print on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Quote of the Day: This ‘Handyman’ Bends Augusta To His Will

Quotation of the Day for Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Inside Factories in China, a Struggle to Survive Trump’s Tariffs

Small factories with tiny profit margins have played a central role in China’s international competitiveness. Many could now face disaster.

Here’s what happened on Wednesday.

The Justice Dept. moves to deport a migrant it described as a gang leader even as it drops charges.

Trump’s Encouragement of Stock Investors Draws Scrutiny

Was the president manipulating the market with his comments, as his critics say, or reassuring Americans, as the White House maintains?

Wall Street Stumbles as Relief Over Tariff Pause Fades

The S&P 500 slid, as trade hostilities continued to heat up between Washington and Beijing. Earlier, stocks in Europe and Asia soared.

‘Just One More Story!’

Adam Wagner tells us a small tale.

Trump Signs Orders Punishing Those Who Opposed His 2020 Election Lies

The president targeted two officials from his first administration and an elite law firm as part of his campaign for retribution.

Appeals Court Clears Path for Trump to Resume Firing Probationary Workers

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit sided with the government to block a lower-court ruling that had led to the reinstatement of thousands of federal workers.

The Case for Giving This Trade War a Chance

Oren Cass argues tariffs are worth it.

Trump suspende sus aranceles por 90 días, pero aumenta los de China

Ahora casi todos los socios comerciales de EE. UU. se enfrentan a un arancel general del 10 por ciento, excepto China, que tiene un impuesto del 125 por ciento.

Kennedy Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination

In an interview with CBS, the health secretary also suggested he wasn’t familiar with massive cuts to state funding for public health.

From ‘Be Cool!’ to ‘Getting Yippy’: Inside Trump’s Reversal on Tariffs

Economic turmoil, particularly a rapid rise in government bond yields, caused President Trump to reverse course on the steep levies.

Grandmother Is Stranded When Her Parrot ‘Plucky’ Can’t Board Flight

Plucky, an African gray parrot, accompanied its owner on a Frontier Airlines flight to Puerto Rico in January. But a gate agent would not let it on board the return flight.

House Votes to Curb National Injunctions, Targeting Judges Who Thwart Trump

The legislation is part of an escalating Republican campaign to take aim at judges who have moved to halt some of President Trump’s executive orders.

Senate Panel Demands Information About Gaza Protest Group at Columbia

Lawmakers want the university to turn over all its records about Students for Justice in Palestine. At Northwestern University, two professors sued over a separate request.

Trump Pauses “Reciprocal” Tariffs for Most Countries

President Trump decided to pause his “reciprocal” tariffs on most countries, excluding China, just hours after they went into effect.

Tracy Schwarz, Mainstay of the New Lost City Ramblers, Dies at 86

He was the last surviving member of a retro-minded string trio whose celebration of prewar songs of the rural South put them at the heart of the folk revival.

A Friendship Divided by Musk

Elon Musk, and the feelings that working for him can engender, can come between even the closest of pals.

As His Chronic Disease Tour Wraps, Kennedy Hits His Stride

The health secretary seemed stoic — maybe nervous, even — at the start of his first major trip. But on a hike with Navajo Nation leaders, he was finally in his element.

5 canciones imperdibles de Rubby Pérez

El músico de 69 años, fallecido en el colapso en República Dominicana, se dio a conocer en la década de 1980 y siguió lanzando álbumes hasta 2022.

Trump anunció que se aplazarán los aranceles y las acciones suben

El S&P 500 se disparó, mostrando el alivio de los inversores ante la decisión del presidente Trump de poner en pausa los elevados aranceles para la mayoría de los países, excepto China.

Georgia Man Sentenced for a Cache of Taxidermy Birds and Rare Eggs

John Waldrop, an orthopedic surgeon, amassed a vast collection of ornithological specimens as part of what he called an “obsessive hobby.” He’s now into wood carvings.

What Trump Just Cost America

Do you think these former close U.S. allies are ever going to trust getting into a trench with this administration again?

Trump Threatens Climate Policies in the States

After halting federal attempts to combat global warming, President Trump is now targeting efforts by states to reduce greenhouse gases, setting up a legal clash.

House Strikes Down $5 Overdraft Fee Limit, Sending Issue to Trump

Lawmakers also struck down a rule giving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau supervisory power over tech companies’ payments apps.

How Each House Member Voted on the Republican Budget

The House voted 216 to 214 to approve a budget blueprint, a first step towards passing President Trump’s plans for spending and tax cuts.

OpenAI Asks Court to Bar Elon Musk From Unfairly Attacking It

In a legal filing, OpenAI asked a federal court to hold Mr. Musk responsible for any damage he has caused the firm, in the latest sign of their bitter feud.

Justice Dept. Bars Its Lawyers From American Bar Association Functions

The punitive move comes amid the Trump administration’s pressure campaign against big law firms.

Trump Administration Cuts Funding and Staff for Flagship Climate Report

The move raises concerns among scientists that the assessment, which is required by Congress, is now in jeopardy.

Singer Sues Met Opera Over Firing for Post-Pregnancy Vocal Problems

The mezzo-soprano Anita Rachvelishvili, who suffered vocal problems during and after pregnancy, is suing the opera company — and the union that represented her — after she lost work.

Trump Backed Down on Tariffs

Also, scientists mapped miles of wiring in part of a mouse brain. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

One-Third of Maternal Deaths Occur Long After Delivery, Study Finds

Pregnancy-related mortality has risen sharply, and doctors have overlooked a particularly dangerous period: from six weeks to one year after the birth.

These Are the Buildings You Need to See in Milan

The Italian city has a reputation for being gray, but its architecture is far from dull.

Canada Vows to Use Billions From Trade Retaliation to Aid Workers and Businesses

But exactly what the country will do remains unclear and the scale of the current disruption makes decision-making difficult.

Launch of First Amazon Project Kuiper Internet Satellites Is Scrubbed

The spacecraft are the online giant’s entry into beaming wireless service from space, but the company has much to do before it can compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.

Thursday Briefing: Trump’s Tariff Reversal

Plus, how your brain connects to ideology.

Why Palestinian Christians Feel Betrayed by American Christians

America’s religious right embraces far-right Israeli policies, leading to the repression of Palestinian Christians.

Flying Somewhere? You May Finally Need That Real ID.

After years of postponements, the deadline to show a security-enhanced Real ID at airport security checkpoints is now just weeks away. What to know.

Trump’s Targeting of Homeless Agency Signals Sharp Shift in Policy

The president has all but shut down the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, but his real goal appears to be a fundamental change of approach for getting people off the streets.

5 Songs by Rubby Pérez, the Merengue Singer Lost in the Roof Collapse

The musician, 69, got his break in the 1980s and continued releasing albums through 2022.

Market Chaos Brings Big Ratings to Television Business News

Viewership of Fox Business and CNBC has soared since President Trump’s tariffs created chaos in the global economy.

¿Deberías consumir más proteínas de las recomendadas?

Hemos verificado los datos de seis afirmaciones sobre las proteínas que circulan por internet.

House Republicans Passed a New Budget. Here’s What’s in It.

It calls for more tax cuts and fewer reductions in spending. It would increase the federal debt by a lot more.

3 turistas visitaron Yellowstone y fueron encarcelados por infracciones

“El público debe comprender las infracciones y sus consecuencias antes de visitarnos”, dijo una vocera de la fiscalía.

U.S. Slashes Many of the Aid Programs It Had Promised to Keep

The U.N. food program said the new cuts “could amount to a death sentence” for millions of desperate people.

Top Pro Bono Leader Resigns from Paul Weiss, a Firm Hit in Trump’s Crackdown on Big Law

Steven Banks, who once ran New York’s social services department, said he wanted to return to helping the homeless. He leaves within weeks of the elite firm striking a deal with President Trump.

Trump Reverses Course on Global Tariffs, Announcing 90-Day Pause

The president further raised already steep tariffs on China, saying that Beijing should not have retaliated against his earlier trade actions.

John Nelson, Conductor Who Got France to Cherish Berlioz, Dies at 83

He revived interest in a “problem child” in the pantheon of high romantic composers, bringing Berlioz overdue recognition as one of France’s greatest composers.

‘Manhunt’ Is a Case Study in Fragile Masculinity

A new play by Robert Icke about a real-life police chase takes the form of an imagined trial.

Pop Songs, ‘Hamilton’ and Windows 95 Chime Join National Registry

The recordings, along with works by Tracy Chapman, Elton John and the rock band Chicago, are among the 25 selected for preservation by the Library of Congress.

New York Lawmakers Want to Get Paid, Even if the Budget Is Late

The State Assembly leader says legislators should not be punished if a late budget is caused by policy disagreements unrelated to New York’s finances.

The Advisers Behind Trump’s Tariff Turmoil

The roller coaster of on-again, off-again tariffs have focused attention on the people behind President Trump’s trade strategy. Rob Copeland, a New York Times finance reporter, takes us inside Trump’s tariff team.

It’s Springtime in Paris for David Hockney

A huge new exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation is a late-career retrospective with a sense of new beginnings.

A Frenzy at Trader Joe’s: ‘Everyone’s Here for the Tote Bags’

For a second year, a limited run of mini canvas tote bags had people waiting in line outside Trader Joe’s stores. At some stores, they sold out in less than an hour.

Thankfully, the Democratic Base Has Revived the Resistance

The election might have cowed liberal elites, but its voters never backed down.

Family Seeks Answers After Death of American Tourist in the Bahamas

The police said that Dinari McAlmont, 23, of Bowie, Md., had drowned and that foul play was not suspected.

Army Secretary Replaces Patel as Interim Head of A.T.F.

The unusual move has placed a civilian military leader in charge of a domestic law enforcement entity.

Supreme Court Sides With Trump, for Now, on Firing Agencies’ Leaders

Chief Justice Roberts ordered a brief pause of an appeals court ruling that had reinstated Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to positions at agencies protecting workers’ rights.

Israeli Strike Kills Over 20, Including Children, Gaza Officials Say

The Israeli military said it was targeting a Hamas operative who it said was responsible for planning attacks. Dozens of people were injured in the strike on a Gaza City neighborhood.

Walmart Says Tariffs Have Added Uncertainty to Its Outlook

Executives at the largest retailer in the United States acknowledged the new environment, but told investors that they were confident in the company’s strategy.

Xavier Le Pichon, Who Modeled Movement of Earth’s Crust, Dies at 87

With a computer rendering, he helped scientists understand that the earth, with its shifting tectonic plates, is “an extraordinary living being” that is “continuously changing.”

4 Things to Know About Mike Huckabee, Trump’s Ambassador to Israel

Mr. Huckabee’s nomination drew sharp criticism from Democrat lawmakers and some faith groups, who said his past statements on Palestinian identity were “highly incendiary.”

What’s Probably Going On With the Volatile Bond Market

There’s been an unusual amount of activity in the bond market this week. A likely cause is the strange behavior that can occur in times of financial stress.

House Republicans Move to Prevent Vote on Repealing Trump’s Tariffs

Under a measure the G.O.P. is working to pass on Wednesday, lawmakers would give up their ability to force a vote on undoing the president’s tariffs until October.

Death Toll Continues to Climb After Dominican Nightclub Roof Collapse

People looked for signs that their missing friends and family members might have survived the deadly nightclub roof collapse in the Dominican Republic.

Tiny Love Stories: ‘This Unusual Wooing Worked’

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

Our Gardener Wants to Avoid Taxes. Should We Pay Him in Cash?

The magazine’s Ethicist columnist on whether to help a worker reduce his tax burden.

Deberías sustituir tu iPhone ahora

Probablemente tendrás que pagar mucho más por tu próximo iPhone. Son malas noticias para Apple, para nuestros mercados y para la economía de Estados Unidos.

El enviado de Trump que congenió con Nayib Bukele, el ‘dictador más cool del mundo’

Funcionarios estadounidenses dijeron que el comportamiento de Ronald Johnson durante su encargo como embajador de Estados Unidos en El Salvador estuvo más enfocado en proteger al presidente de ese país que los intereses de EE. UU.

EE. UU. y China escalan la confrontación comercial y no hay una salida a la vista

Durante años, las dos mayores potencias del mundo han coqueteado con la idea de una separación económica. La aceleración del deterioro de su relación comercial ha hecho que esa posibilidad parezca más cercana que nunca.

Pilot Sues Influencer on X in Latest Test of Defamation Law

Jo Ellis, a National Guard pilot, is suing an influencer who falsely identified her as the captain of a helicopter that collided with a passenger plane in January.

Trump Administration Cuts Research Funding, Claiming It Creates ‘Climate Anxiety’

The cuts to a Princeton University program come as the Trump administration has been reviewing an array of research grants related to global warming.

‘Totalmente absurdo’. La atención de Trump al déficit comercial desconcierta a los economistas

Los aranceles de EE. UU. buscan eliminar el déficit comercial bilateral con los socios comerciales del país, pero muchos economistas afirman que se trata de una medida inadecuada.

Proxy Voting Defeat Reflects a House Out of Step With Modern Culture

A majority of House members backed changing the rules to allow new parents to vote remotely. But in a Congress dominated by far-right Republicans, parental leave was a bridge too far.

Johnson Delays Budget Vote as G.O.P. Defectors Balk

After more than an hour of labored negotiations with conservative holdouts, House G.O.P. leaders yanked their blueprint for the president’s tax and spending package, lacking the votes to pass it.

Analyzing Trump’s Words and Deeds

Readers offer views on the president’s behavior. Also: Protecting our rights; shutting down a library agency.

What the government knows about you, and why Elon Musk’s team wants access to that data.

‘BE COOL!’ Trump Says, as Tariffs Unleash Global Chaos

Amid the doom and gloom in financial markets, President Trump continues to insist he’s got a plan.

Justice Dept. Criticizes Another Federal Judge for Blocking a Trump Executive Order

Attorney General Pam Bondi relied on an increasingly common assertion: that the judge was “unelected” and denying the will of voters who put the president in office.

It’s Wet. It’s Windy. You Need an Anorak.

Functional, lightweight jackets for unpredictable spring weather.

El club que atraía personalidades y se convirtió en un cementerio en un santiamén

El ambiente en la discoteca Jet Set de Santo Domingo, donde el techo colapsó matando al menos a 184 personas, se ensombrecía mientras se recuperaban cadáveres, pero no más supervivientes.

A New Thomas Pynchon Novel Is Coming This Fall

Featuring a Depression-era private eye, “Shadow Ticket” will be the 87-year-old writer’s first book since 2013.

Trump Has Targeted These Universities. Why?

President Trump has set his sights on defunding colleges, singling out some of the world’s wealthiest schools in what critics say is an attack on academic freedom.

The Trump Envoy Who Got Close to the ‘World’s Coolest Dictator’

U.S. officials said Ronald Johnson’s actions during his time as ambassador to El Salvador seemed less aligned with U.S. interests and more focused on protecting the country’s president.

Did Reformation Cross a Line Into South Asian Style?

A collaboration with the influencer Devon Lee Carlson looks a lot like a lehenga, joining a list of recent incidents that inspired questions about cultural appropriation.

At Dance Theater of Harlem, ‘Mr. G Has a Plan’

Robert Garland has built the company’s season on the idea that varied works can be in conversation with each other — and with dancers’ bodies.

The Legacy of the Black Caddies at the Masters

They would often form special bonds with the golfers that lasted decades. Carl Jackson caddied for Ben Crenshaw dozens of times, including for his two wins at Augusta.

Whitmer Attacks Trump’s Tariffs, but Avoids Attacking Trump

At an event in Washington, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan struck a more measured tone on the president’s trade war than other Democrats seen as possible 2028 contenders.

Bernhard Langer Returns to the Masters to Say Goodbye

A pickleball injury sidelined him last year, but he is returning to a course he loves.

In a Storm of Tariffs, Many Companies See China as the Safest Harbor

The heavy U.S. tariffs on other Asian countries have made China a more appealing option for companies scared to make a hasty decision amid upheaval in global trade.

The Impact of the Masters on Ely Callaway

He invented the Big Bertha driver, which changed the game of golf. Bobby Jones, a creator of the tournament, was a Callaway cousin.

This Chicken With Artichokes and Lemon is Festive and Forgiving

Use fresh or frozen artichokes. Cook it day-of in an hour, or make it ahead of time and reheat. However you prepare this lovely dish, it’s bound to delight.

An Advance in Brain Research That Was Once Considered Impossible

Scientists achieved “a milestone” by charting the activity and structure of 200,000 cells in a mouse brain and their 523 million connections.

Chinese Lunar Rocks Suggest a Thirsty Far Side of the Moon

Using samples gathered from the Chang’e-6 mission, scientists found that the interior of the moon on the half we never see from Earth might be drier than the near side.

Trump Wants to Merge Government Data. Here Are 314 Things It Might Know About You.

Elon Musk’s team is leading an effort to link government databases, to the alarm of privacy and security experts.

Bob McManus, Blunt Editorial Voice of The New York Post, Dies at 81

As the editor of the tabloid’s editorial page and as a columnist, he skewered those he considered phonies and symbols of failed progressivism.

Britain Lost Out on Euro Disney. Now It’s Getting a Universal Theme Park.

A yet-to-be-named Universal Studios theme park will be the country’s largest tourist attraction when it opens in 2031. But studio executives have not yet said which characters will be featured.

Coalition Deal in Germany Clears Way for Friedrich Merz to Become Chancellor

The agreement was concluded relatively quickly but still took about six and half weeks, during which the country had been virtually rudderless at a critical moment for Europe.

Rulings in New York and Texas Curb Deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador

The decisions suggest that the battle over using a wartime law, the Alien Enemies Act, to deport migrants is certain to persist.

Sell-Off in U.S. Bonds and Dollar Raises Questions About ‘Safe Haven’ Status

As the fallout from President Trump’s global trade war spreads, investors are fleeing what is typically seen as the safest corner.

Delta Warns Trump’s Trade War Will Weigh on the Economy

Delta is one of the largest U.S. companies to warn about the impact of trade tensions on its business.

Israeli Airstrike in Gaza City Leaves Many Dead, Health Officials There Say

The strike on a home left other bodies buried under the rubble, according to the Gazan authorities. The Israeli military said it had been targeting a Hamas operative.

A Small African Nation Has Few Options to Counter 50% U.S. Tariffs

In Lesotho, which makes denim that goes into U.S.-branded jeans, both the private sector and the government were weighing their next moves.

Oil Prices Recover After Trump Offers Tariff Reprieve

Crude prices climbed back above $60 a barrel as investors breathed a sigh of relief.

Lauren Sanchez, Sheryl Sandberg and the Death of Celebrity Feminism

A rocket trip can only go so far.

My Friend Won’t Speak to Me After I Blabbed About Her Secret Lover. Help!

A reader is frustrated to be on the outs with her friend and their roommates after telling them about her friend’s hookups with another friend’s ex.

Congo Repatriates 3 Americans Sentenced to Death Over Failed Coup

The men recently had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment for their role in an attempted coup last May in the central African nation.

China Hits Back Again at Trump, Bringing New Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 84%

Beijing announced a new round of 50 percent tariffs in response to President Trump’s latest levies as the trade conflict between the superpowers escalates.

Netanyahu Sticks by Trump’s Brazen Proposal for Gazans to Leave

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said his government was serious about “voluntary” migration, after an Oval Office meeting where President Trump appeared to have lost interest.

Paddington Returns to His Bench. Order Is Restored.

Two men vandalized a statue of England’s beloved storybook bear last month. On Wednesday, he was returned to his bench in the town of Newbury — with a marmalade sandwich, of course.

A Dominican Club That Drew Bold-Face Names Became a Graveyard in a Flash

The scene at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, where the roof collapsed early Tuesday killing at least 218, was increasingly grim as bodies but no more survivors were recovered.

‘Explosive’ Markets Raise Uncertainty About Tariff Endgame

Another sharp sell-off in stocks and bonds greeted President Trump’s latest round of protectionist measures as fears of a U.S. recession grow.

Harry’s Razor Brand Seeks to Build a Consumer Goods Empire

The founders of the upstart personal grooming company said they planned to strike more deals. A public listing may be in the future as well.

India’s Millions of New Investors Are Reeling From Tariff Turmoil

Legions of ordinary Indians have gone into stock trading, lured by easy online access and a market boom. Now many of them are getting a rude shock.

What Rights Do Migrants Have?

Plus, we cover the arrival of Trump’s tariffs.

Zelensky Doubles Down on Claim That Many Chinese Are Fighting for Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said more than 150 Chinese men were fighting for Russia in Ukraine, hours after China dismissed claims that many of its citizens were involved in the war.

China Condemns American ‘Protectionism’

Beijing issued a lengthy denunciation of U.S. trade policies and accused Washington of violating a trade deal the countries reached in President Trump’s first term.

U.S. Bond Sell-Off Is Another Worrisome Echo of the Liz Truss Fiasco

Yields on U.S. Treasuries rose Wednesday as investors sold government bonds, usually a haven. In Britain, a sustained version of that trend in 2022 led to a prime minister’s downfall.

Lo encerraron en una recámara durante décadas, pero un incendió lo salvó

Los bomberos encontraron a un hombre de 32 años que apenas pesaba poco más de 30 kilos. La policía dice que su madrastra lo encerró cuando tenía 12 años.

A Game of Chicken With China, and How Much Plastic Is in the Human Brain

Plus, the theme park wars heat up.

American Is Arrested in Thailand on Charges of Criticizing Royalty

The U.S. State Department said it was alarmed at the arrest of Paul Chambers, a lecturer in civil-military relations, under Thailand’s strict lèse-majesté laws.

The University President Willing to Fight Trump

Christopher L. Eisgruber of Princeton University talks about the administration’s move to freeze billions of dollars in funding to higher education institutions.

Wordle Review No. 1,391

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Connections Companion No. 669

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Thursday, April 10, 2025.

For U.S. and China, a Risky Game of Chicken With No Off-Ramp in Sight

China’s latest move: an additional 50 percent tariff on U.S. goods. Neither side wants to look weak by backing down, but a collapse of their trade ties could have profound consequences.

Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria

The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group could break thousands of hardened fighters out of prison.

Europe Votes to Retaliate on Some Trump Tariffs, Hours Before His Pivot

The tariffs were slated to take effect starting on April 15, and to hit back at President Trump’s steel and aluminum levies.

Five Takeaways From Trump’s Plan to Rescue Coal

To help the struggling coal industry, President Trump used his executive authority to try to keep aging plants alive and burn more coal for electricity.

These Superfans of Trump Are Holding Out Against His Budget

Hard-line conservatives concerned about the deficit are among President Trump’s most stalwart supporters in Congress. But they say they cannot in good conscience back the budget plan he has endorsed.

‘We’re Playing With Fire’: The Risks of Trump’s Tariffs on China

Binyamin Appelbaum on the president’s rushed and rash trade war.

How Trump Is Putting Law Firms in a No-Win Situation

As Willkie Farr & Gallagher learned, cutting a deal with the White House can avert a financially punitive executive order. But doing so can draw internal rebukes and external criticism.

Fate of Congestion Pricing Is Likely to Be Decided in Fall or Later

State and federal officials have agreed to a court timeline that keeps the tolls in place for several months. The federal Transportation Department said it was still fighting to end the program.

New Generation of African Chocolatiers Would Be Hobbled by U.S. Tariffs

The new levies come as nations on the continent continue to struggle with the fallout of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

The Strange Case of an Hermès Heir, an Emir and a Deal Gone Wrong

Nicolas Puech agreed to sell his multibillion-dollar stake in his family’s luxury goods empire to the royal family of Qatar, but then said he couldn’t gain access to his shares.

You Should Think About Replacing Your iPhone — Now

You will probably have to pay a lot more for your next iPhone. That’s bad news for Apple, for our markets and for our economy.

We Should All Be Very, Very Afraid

Trump is seeking to establish a truly chilling proposition: that no one can stop his administration from imprisoning anyone it wants, anywhere in the world.

The Tariff Saga Is About One Thing

The tariff saga is just the latest example of the president’s urge to dominate.

‘Pink Narcissus’: A Home Movie Both Abject and Erotic

Originally released anonymously, this homoerotic fantasia by James Bidgood gets its first theatrical run in 54 years at Metrograph.

‘Where’s Alex?’ A Beloved Caregiver Is Swept Up in Trump’s Green Card Crackdown

An autistic young man loses his caretaker as the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown expands to permanent U.S. residents convicted of minor crimes years ago.

The Return of the Great American Stomachache

If Trump removes too many precautions, there’s a real chance that we’ll rediscover how dangerous a less regulated food system can be.

$1.6 Million Homes in Maine, Georgia and Arizona

An 1875 home in Kennebunkport, a converted church in Thunderbolt and a contemporary home in Phoenix

The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About

Watch and listen to recent highlights, including Nicole Scherzinger on Broadway, a pair of Janacek operas and Cécile McLorin Salvant.

What Rights Do Immigrants Have?

The expansion of immigration enforcement actions by the Trump administration has thrown the status of some rights into question. See what is unchanged, what is expanded and what is in dispute.

Let Yourself Rage With Poet Laureate Ada Limón

Limón has been on a mission to help Americans experience the full range of human emotion.

The Four Ecologically Crucial Things You Should Do in Your Garden

The ecologist Douglas Tallamy says your landscape can help manage the watershed, support pollinators, bolster a viable food web, and sequester carbon.

Faced With Death, He Did the Only Thing He Could: Take Notes

Peter Godwin, who has seen death up close a few times over the course of his life, examines grief and belonging in a new memoir, “Exit Wounds.”

The Far Right’s Love-Hate Relationship With Globalization

A new book by the historian Quinn Slobodian examines right-wing figures who have positioned themselves as populist critics of neoliberalism while weaponizing some of its founders’ ideas.

He Served 36 Years for His Wife’s Murder and Then Forgave the Man Who Confessed

Leo Schofield maintained he was innocent all along in his wife’s 1987 murder. For “Bone Valley,” a podcast about the case, he connected with the man who said he did it.

‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Has Its Title Backward

This dating show isn’t about farmers looking for women. It’s about the agrarian fantasy that has women dreaming of farms.

This Easter Roast Is a Low-Effort, High-Reward Show Stopper

A slow-cooked lamb shoulder makes an impressive centerpiece for seasonal celebrations.

Is the Restaurant Good? Or Does It Just Look Good?

Restaurateurs are finding that ambience and branding matter as much — and to many diners, more — than the food they serve.

NOAA Staffing Cuts Threaten Years of Salmon Harvests

In Washington, where salmon is a multibillion dollar industry, government staff terminations and budget freezes may put salmon production at risk.

In Washington, a Rural County Sheriff Fights His State’s Immigration Law

Sheriff Dale Wagner of Adams County sees his department as David fighting Goliath. But he has the support of some of President Trump’s most influential allies.

This Studio Turns to Viewers of Faith to Greenlight Movies

The company behind “Sound of Freedom” follows an unusual strategy that relies on an army of subscribers to its streaming platform.

Trumpeters. Friends. Rivals. 60 Years Ago, the Pair Made Jazz History.

Over two nights in Brooklyn, two musicians at a crossroads — Freddie Hubbard and Lee Morgan — went head-to-head in a pair of sizzling gigs.

Want to Be a Better Friend? Read These Books.

In an era of loneliness, friends are more important than ever. How do we find, and keep, these connections?

Americans Are Preparing for When All Hell Breaks Loose

Once thought of as a fringe mind-set, the prepared citizen movement is gaining traction in a world shaped by war, the pandemic and extreme weather.

Massage Can Help After a Workout, But Not for the Reason You Think

There’s no question it feels good and relaxes you. But does massage really affect sore muscles?

Criminally Good New Murder Mysteries

Our columnist on the month’s best releases.

Hobby Lobby Is Opening Its First Manhattan Store. Not Everyone Is Happy.

The crafts retailer, whose owners are vocal about their evangelical belief, is coming to TriBeCa in Manhattan. Not everyone is pleased.

No Phone, No Guidebook: Casablanca, Unplugged

On her first visit to Morocco’s largest city, a visitor swears off her phone, the internet and even printed guides. Her aim? To get lost, learn as she goes, and reclaim the serendipity of travel.

Stuck for Hours on a Parked Plane? Here Are Your Rights.

Long tarmac delays are on the rise at U.S. airports. What airlines owe inconvenienced passengers depends on the length of the holdup and what country they’re in.

‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’: What to Know About the Broadway Show

The new play, set 24 years before the start of the Netflix series, combines lavish spectacle with a cast of familiar characters.

The More Protein, the Better?

It’s a common refrain on social media. We fact-checked this and five other big protein claims circulating online.

Japón construyó una estación de tren en 6 horas. Así lo logró

Los componentes de la estación se imprimieron en 3D en otro lugar y se montaron en el sitio. Los operadores del ferrocarril dicen que es una primicia mundial.

Anxiety rises in Asia over how to negotiate with Trump.

How Concerned Should We Be About the Online ‘Manosphere’?

A guest essay warns about the surge of male supremacist videos in young men’s social media feeds. What have you noticed or encountered online?

India’s Drug Makers Shudder as Trump Again Threatens Tariffs

The United States is India’s biggest market for pharmaceutical exports, which are its most successful industrial exports.

Este pronóstico dice que la IA superará a los humanos en un par de años

El mundo de la predicción sobre la IA se debate entre el optimismo y la melancolía. Un informe publicado la semana pasada se inclina radicalmente hacia el pesimismo.

Un piloto navega aguas difíciles y el temporal de Trump en el canal de Panamá

Durante más de 40 años, el capitán Efraín Hallax ha dirigido buques a través del canal, y lo ha visto todo: desde la caída de un dictador hasta el renovado interés de EE. UU. por la vía navegable.

Dire-Wolf Pups?

Tell us a story, real or made up, about these two pups, which scientists say have dire-wolf genes.

Police Commissioner, Heiress and Maybe a Future New York City Mayor

“I don’t see it,” Jessica Tisch says. It is already a complicated life overhauling the Police Department, working for Eric Adams and keeping the Trump administration at bay.

A Teachers’ Union Is Spending Millions to Elect Its Boss Governor

The candidate, Sean Spiller, is president of the union, the New Jersey Education Association. A related PAC is prepared to spend $35 million on his election.

Finding Positive Climate News, One State at a Time

A new project by the Climate desk aims to recognize local climate and environmental solutions in all 50 states.

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Trump’s Tariffs Will Pummel Asia. But One Country Sees Opportunity.

Factory-led economies are panicking about the steep new tariffs. Not the Philippines, which believes its role as a manufacturing alternative to China can expand.

Late Night Frantically Tries to Keep Up With the Tariffs

“I’d say he’s like a bull in a china shop, but at 104 percent, I can’t afford to say that,” Desi Lydic said of President Trump on “The Daily Show.”

China Censors Hashtags Mentioning ‘104%,’ the Size of Trump’s Tariffs

State media drove social media discussions around phrases like: “America is fighting a trade war while begging for eggs.”

Palabra del día: ‘stylus’

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

Word of the Day: stylus

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

Reeling From Trump’s Tariffs, South Korea Tries Striking a Delicate Balance

As its trade negotiators headed to Washington for talks, South Korea announced measures to support the country’s carmakers who were badly hit by the levies announced by President Trump.

What Special Relationship?

Despite Winston Churchill’s coining of the phrase “special relationship,” the history of relations between Britain and America shows it’s not so special.

Wednesday Briefing

President Trump’s tariffs take effect.

Adams Administration Will Give ICE Space to Operate on Rikers Island

An executive order says federal immigration agents would work with city officials on criminal investigations only. Critics say the move opens the door for wrongdoing.

Where Ukrainian Children Once Played, Piles of Toys Memorialize the Dead

A Russian missile strike near a playground in central Ukraine killed 19 people, including nine children. The attack was a painful reminder that a cease-fire remains as distant as ever.

Trump Wants an Iran Nuclear Deal, but It Must Be Better Than Obama’s

Nuclear talks between the United States and Iran are set for Saturday. President Trump has set a high bar for success.

‘Totally Silly.’ Trump’s Focus on Trade Deficit Bewilders Economists.

Behind Trump’s new tariffs is a goal that is as ambitious as it is unrealistic: eliminating the bilateral trade deficit with every U.S. trading partner.

Trump’s NASA Nominee Questioned Over Moon Plans and Elon Musk

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur who has twice launched to orbit in a SpaceX vehicle, faced pointed questions from senators of both parties before the Senate on Wednesday.

What Will Happen to the Handbags?

As tariffs on the European Union take effect, luxury goods makers are “biting their nails” over their treasured “Made in France” or “Made in Italy” products.

Corrections: April 9, 2025

Corrections that appeared in print on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Quote of the Day: Justices Duck A Showdown

Quotation of the Day for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

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Hours before tariffs begin, Trump declares victory and mocks critics.

The president claimed that foreign countries would “do anything” in the hopes of getting the tariffs removed, but left unclear what if anything was open to negotiation.

Stocks Surge as Trump Announces a Delay to Global Tariffs

The S&P 500 spiked, showing investors’ relief to President Trump’s decision to pause high tariffs for most countries, except for China.

Like a Limbo Bar

Aidan Deshong and Oren Hartstein write a set of less-than-stellar reviews.

Review: A Party With 17 ‘Old Friends’ and 41 Sondheim Songs

Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga lead the festivities in a new Broadway revue of the great musical dramatist’s work.

Amid Tension Around H.H.S. Cuts, Kennedy Meets With Tribal Leaders

The health secretary’s appearance at a tribal self-governance conference brought collegial discussions and a bit of friction.

Ken Paxton Says He Will Challenge Senator John Cornyn in 2026

The announcement by Mr. Paxton, the attorney general of Texas and a firebrand conservative, set up what is expected to be a blockbuster showdown in Texas.

3 Are Killed in Shooting Near Fredericksburg, Va., Authorities Say

Three others were injured in the shooting on a suburban street in Spotsylvania County, southwest of Washington, D.C. Four suspects were in custody, the authorities said.

3 Visitors to Yellowstone Get Jail Sentences for Violations

Tourists are required to stay on marked paths in thermal areas because of the dangers of the hot springs, geysers and steam vents, and to protect nature.

Death of Palestinian American Boy in West Bank Sparks Outcry

Amer Rabee, 14, was fatally shot by Israeli forces in the West Bank, according to his family. Community leaders gathered in New Jersey to demand justice.

Trump Administration Freezes $1 Billion for Cornell and $790 Million for Northwestern, Officials Say

The funding pause amid civil rights investigations into both universities sharply escalates the Trump administration’s campaign against elite colleges.

Chinese Intelligence May Be Trying to Recruit Fired U.S. Officials

An advisory says that foreign agencies are posing as consulting firms, think tanks and other organizations to connect with former government employees.

An Experiment in Recklessness: Trump as Global Disrupter

The global trading system is only one example of the administration tearing something apart, only to reveal that it has no plan for how to replace it.

U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China

American military officials say the Pentagon might need to dip into stockpiles in Asia to replenish supplies in the Middle East, congressional aides say.

The Skin on Mysterious Medieval Books Concealed a Shaggy Surprise

The material on the covers of books from a French abbey was too hairy to have come from calves or other local mammals. Researchers identified its more distant origin.

Gang War Ravaged East Harlem for Six Months, Prosecutors Say

The Manhattan district attorney charged 16 people, most of them minors, in a score of shootings. Violence among New York City’s youth has soared.

Pronouns in Bio? You May Not Get a Response From the White House.

Some Trump administration officials have declined to answer questions from several journalists on the basis of their email signatures.

El contralor de Panamá acusa de irregularidades a operadora portuaria de Hong Kong

El funcionario dijo que la empresa CK Hutchison no renovó debidamente su contrato para explotar los puertos en 2021 y que le debe 300 millones de dólares al gobierno panameño.

Nuclear Testing Not Advised, Trump’s Nominee Says in Senate Hearing

Brandon Williams, the nominee to lead the National Nuclear Security Administration, said he would recommend reliance on “scientific information” rather than a restart of explosive testing.

Rescuers Search for Survivors of Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic

The roof of the nightclub collapsed early Tuesday morning during a concert. Officials said they were focused on rescues and had not started to investigate the cause of the tragedy.

Trump Pressed Ahead With Sweeping Tariffs

Also, a roof collapse in the Dominican Republic killed at least 58 people. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

The Loose Screws, Hot Flames and Infinite Joy of William Finn

The composer and lyricist of “A New Brain,” “Falsettos” and other shows answered the pains of life with jaunty songs. He died this week at 73.

William Finn, Tony Winner for ‘Falsettos,’ Is Dead at 73

An acclaimed musical theater writer, he won for both his score and his book and later had a huge hit with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”

EE. UU. ha revocado las visas de casi 300 estudiantes, que podrían ser deportados

Decenas de centros educativos, entre ellos la Universidad de California y Harvard, dijeron que el gobierno de Trump canceló visados a sus alumnos en los últimos días. Para muchos, las razones no están claras.

Two Law Firms File for Permanent Relief From Trump’s Executive Orders

Jenner & Block and WilmerHale are seeking summary judgments against what one of them called “a plain violation of the First Amendment.”

Guterres, at U.N., Denounces Israel’s Gaza Aid Blockade

“The floodgates of horror” have been opened for Palestinians since the collapse of the temporary cease-fire, Secretary General António Guterres said.

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The Embryo Question

White House Must Allow The Associated Press Full Access to Trump, Judge Rules

The Trump administration has barred the news outlet from certain events for its use of the term “Gulf of Mexico,” which a federal judge agreed amounted to a violation of the First Amendment.

Wednesday Briefing: Bracing for More Tariffs

Plus, the International Booker Prize shortlist.

Lawyers for Venezuelans Try Again to Stop Deportations, Now in New York

The Supreme Court this week allowed the administration to resume deportations, saying a case should have been filed in Texas. But the A.C.L.U. said other detainees are being held in the jail of a small New York town.

Trump and Netanyahu Steer Toward an Ugly World, Together

The president and the Israeli prime minister are following the same track toward autocratic government and an abandonment of ideals.

American Library Association Sues to Stop Trump Cuts

The group argues that efforts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services imperil the nation’s libraries and violate the law.

Dozens Die in Floods Hitting Congo’s Capital

While the Democratic Republic of Congo reels from a new rebel offensive in the east, its capital in the west, Kinshasa, grapples with deadly floods.

A Party With Floating Sculptures in an Iconic Milanese Garden

The designer Misha Kahn created fabric-covered inflatables for T’s annual Salone del Mobile celebration.

Pitch to Headway: What’s Your Big Idea?

Storytellers: Got a lead? Pitch Headway through this form.

Robert W. McChesney, Who Warned of Corporate Media Control, Dies at 72

In over a dozen books, he explored the failures of journalism and the internet, blaming capitalism and calling for the nationalization of Facebook and Google.

Panama Official Accuses Hong Kong Port Operator of Misconduct

The controller general of Panama said CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong conglomerate, did not properly renew its license to operate two ports that are part of a $19 billion deal involving BlackRock.

Gabbard Starts a Task Force Focused on Politicization of the Intelligence Agencies

The director of national intelligence framed it as an effort to eliminate the politicization of the agencies and to investigate episodes where intelligence was “weaponized.”

A Salon for the Ages, at Least for Now

A woman saved a decrepit building in the ’70s and turned it into, among other things, an art museum, an opera house and a jazz club. It is about to be listed for sale.

Justice Dept. Disbands Cryptocurrency Enforcement Unit

The Trump administration is dialing back its enforcement of cryptocurrency, and criticizing Biden-era prosecutions.

Tariffs May Make It Too Expensive to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’

President Trump’s tariff polices have sent oil prices falling, which may push energy companies to reconsider their plans to drill.

John Fetterman: This Drug Changed My Life. More Americans Need Access.

The government should make it easier to get access to GLP-1s.

‘Just a Mess’: Staff Cuts, Rushed Changes and Anxiety at Social Security

President Trump promised not to touch Social Security, but as Elon Musk’s team trims staff and plans cuts to phone services, the system is groaning under the pressure.

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There’s Nothing Real About Trump’s ‘Real America’

The president’s policies are making the nation unrecognizable.

‘Getting Heavier’: Climate Change Primes Storms to Drop More Rain

With rising temperatures, the atmosphere can hold more moisture, meaning precipitation has a tendency to fall at more extreme levels.

In Trump Cases, Supreme Court Retreats From Confrontation

In a series of narrow and technical rulings, the justices have seemed to take pains to avoid a showdown with a president who has challenged the judiciary’s legitimacy.

En Wall Street hay molestia por la ‘estupidez’ de los aranceles

Los inversores multimillonarios se encuentran en una posición poco familiar: observan y se inquietan mientras los aranceles avanzan y el mercado bursátil se tambalea.

The Social Security Administration Has Been Changing. Here’s What to Know.

Deep staff reductions. New policies. Spreading misinformation. Since President Trump has taken office, the agency has been in tumult.

El IRS compartirá con ICE información sobre migrantes

El acuerdo con ICE es un cambio respecto a los intentos de las autoridades fiscales de cultivar la confianza de los inmigrantes para que declaren sus impuestos.

Oil Spill in North Dakota Prompts Shutdown of Keystone Pipeline

An estimated 3,500 barrels of oil spilled in a field near Fort Ransom, N.D., and the release was contained, the pipeline’s operator said.

¿Por qué tanta gente se engañó a sí misma sobre Trump?

Wall Street confundió demagogia con sabiduría.

Trump Signs Orders Aimed at Reviving a Struggling Coal Industry

The moves include loosening environmental rules, but it is unclear how much they can help reverse the sharp decline in coal power over the last two decades.

Councilwoman Who Bit Officer Has Charges Dropped After ‘Healing’ Course

Susan Zhuang attacked a deputy chief of the Police Department during a protest last summer over a homeless shelter in Brooklyn.

Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Assassinate Justice Kavanaugh

Nicholas J. Roske, 29, of California, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. He was arrested near the justice’s home in 2022, with a pistol, a knife and other weapons.

Getting Loud With Sleigh Bells and Beyond

Hear songs from the duo’s latest album, “Bunky Becky Birthday Boy,” plus predecessors and protégés.

Darjeeling Kitchen & Café Offers Halal Momos in Long Island City

Leonessa serves cocktails with rooftop views, 12 Matcha caters to green-tea obsessives and more restaurant news.

Derrumbe en República Dominicana: hay centenares de muertos tras caer el techo de una discoteca

Maquinaria pesada y drones formaban parte de una gran operación de búsqueda y rescate en la discoteca Jet Set de Santo Domingo, la capital.

Para Xi, el líder de China, ceder ante Trump no es una opción

China ve poco provecho en rendirse ante las amenazas arancelarias del presidente Trump, calificándolas de “chantaje” y prometiendo “luchar hasta el final”.

Palabra del día: ‘artisanal’

Esta palabra ha aparecido en 102 artículos en NYTimes.com en el último año. ¿Puedes usarla en una frase?

King K. Holmes, 87, Dies; Researcher Destigmatized Study of S.T.I.s

He took a down-to-earth approach to sexually transmitted infections, a subject no one wanted to discuss, arriving at novel methods of treatment and prevention.

La cronología de los aranceles de Trump

La tendencia del presidente de Estados Unidos de imponer y luego suspender aranceles ha conmocionado a los mercados

Will Retaliation Work for Europe? It’s a Gamble.

Europe wants to negotiate, but it is also trying to project strength. As Trump warns nations against retaliation, that strategy could be perilous.

When Politics Has a Place in the Classroom

Readers respond to a critique of colleges by Greg Weiner, the president of Assumption University. Also: The rich and the rest.

La Ley de Enemigos Extranjeros invocada por Trump: lo que hay que saber

La ley de 1798 otorga al presidente una amplia autoridad para expulsar de EE. UU. a migrantes a los que defina como “enemigos extranjeros”, en casos de guerra o invasión.

Supreme Court Pauses Ruling Requiring Rehiring of 16,000 Probationary Workers

A federal judge in California had ordered the Trump administration to rehire government employees fired as part of its efforts to slash the federal work force.

Musk Disparages Trump’s Trade Adviser, Exposing Rift in President’s Inner Circle

The feud between two of President Trump’s top advisers is playing out as the administration’s new tariffs have caused huge losses across global financial markets.

Fate of G.O.P. Budget Is in Doubt as Anti-Spending House Republicans Hold Out

Conservative fiscal hawks lined up in opposition to the Senate-passed fiscal blueprint, arguing it would add too much to the nation’s debt. Its collapse would threaten President Trump’s agenda.

The Treasury Secretary Needs Better Data on How You Save for Retirement

Scott Bessent said on television that most people kept 401(k) money in a 60% stock fund. It’s not quite that simple.

He Was Held Captive in His Room for Decades. Then He Set It on Fire.

Firefighters found a 32-year-old man who weighed 68 pounds. The police say his stepmother locked him away when he was 12.

En una cárcel salvadoreña por ‘error administrativo’

Qué pasa en el caso de caso de Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia y más para estar al día.

Oil Executives Are Quiet on Trump Policies. Privately, They’re Worried.

Eager to stay in Mr. Trump’s good graces, oil executives refrain from publicly criticizing the president. But privately, ‘Everybody’s afraid.’

Trump’s Tariffs Are Already Reducing Car Imports and Idling Factories

A few carmakers have closed factories, laid off workers or shifted production in response to the auto tariffs that took effect last week.

Top I.R.S. Officials Said to Resign After Deal to Give ICE Migrants’ Data

The agreement is a major departure from the Internal Revenue Service’s previous stance encouraging migrants to file their taxes.

Canned Tuna Never Had It So Good

Or so tart, so satisfying and so riffable, thanks to Kristina Felix’s spicy tuna and avocado tostadas.

Zelensky Claims Capture of 2 Chinese Citizens Fighting for Russia

The Ukrainian president did not suggest that they had been sent by Beijing’s military, but he pointed to their presence as further evidence that Moscow was not truly interested in peace.

Chris Sununu Skips a New Hampshire Senate Bid, Dashing Trump’s Hopes

The former New Hampshire governor had been seen as a top Republican recruit in the liberal-leaning yet competitive state. President Trump had said on Sunday, “I hope he runs.”

Case in Texas Could Shed More Light on Invocation of Alien Enemies Act

A case involving a Venezuelan migrant, Daniel Zacarias Matos, could explore the question of whether President Trump has used the Alien Enemies Act in a lawful manner.

Why I.R.S. Audits, Already at Their Lowest Levels, May Fall Further

President Trump is reversing the Biden plan to increase tax revenue through more enforcement.

Pilots Discussed Alternate Ways to Land Before Deadly Jeju Air Crash

The pilots’ conversation with air traffic controllers, revealed in a partial transcript, could offer clues to what caused the disaster in South Korea, which killed 179 people.

China Criticizes JD Vance for Calling Its People ‘Peasants’

A spokesman for China’s foreign ministry denounced the vice president’s comments as “ignorant and impolite.”

As Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs Kick in, Officials Signal Openness to Talks

President Trump’s next round of tariffs on major trading partners went into effect just after midnight, bringing levies on China to at least 104 percent.

Is Being Royal a Job? This Prince Says Yes, and He Wants a Pension.

A court case by the Belgian king’s younger brother argued that he was entitled to a state pension to keep his wife and adult children financially safe.

Glenn Youngkin on D.E.I., Trump’s Tariffs and a Possible 2028 Run

In an interview, the Republican governor of Virginia spoke at length about his views on diversity efforts, among other subjects.

How a Diversity Champion Became an Anti-D.E.I. Warrior

Not long before he became Virginia’s governor, Glenn Youngkin helped lead, and spoke approvingly of, efforts to improve racial and gender diversity at his private equity firm.

Film at Lincoln Center Chooses Daniel Battsek as Next President

At the production company Film4 he was instrumental in financing British movies. In New York, his goal is to attract a younger, more diverse audience.

Trump Administration Opens More Public Land to Drilling and Mining

The move, focused on Nevada and New Mexico, is aimed at removing “burdensome” restrictions on energy and mineral development, a statement said.

Wall Street Bursts With Anger Over Tariff ‘Stupidity’

Billionaire investors are in an unfamiliar position, watching and cringing as tariffs roll on and the stock market reels.

International Booker Prize Shortlist: 6 Books to Talk About

The nominees for the translated fiction award “don’t shut down debate, they generate it,” said the author Max Porter, who leads the judging panel.

Dreamy Hair With Clothes to Match

Flouncy curls paired well with layers of loose pleats.

Some Israelis Favor Attacking Iran, Expressing Skepticism About Talks

Many Israelis were surprised when President Trump announced that the United States would engage in “direct” negotiations with Tehran in an effort to rein in its nuclear program.

National Park Service Restores Web Page Featuring Harriet Tubman

The page had been edited to remove material about the antislavery leader. Other government pages have been changed or deleted amid efforts to scrub references to diversity and inclusion.

Here’s what happened on Monday.

An Explosive Clock Is Ticking on Iran and Its Nuclear Program

Expected talks between Iran and the United States would be a late, and perhaps last, opportunity to control Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and avoid war.

Trump Tariffs May Rewire Market Psychology

Trade tensions have begun to force a rethink about how much investors and businesses should bet on the United States.

Frantic Search for Survivors as Roof Collapse in Dominican Republic Kills at Least 184

Heavy machinery and drones were part of a large search and rescue operation at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, the capital.

FEMA Tells New York to Fork Over Another $106 Million in Migrant Grants

Federal officials informed New York City that three previously issued grants were inconsistent with President Trump’s agenda. Mayor Eric Adams said the city would sue.

The Global Sell-Off

We explore the stock market panic over tariffs.

El caos del mercado podría infligir sus propios daños económicos

La caída de las cotizaciones bursátiles podría reflejar no solo el temor a una recesión. También pueden contribuir a provocarla porque los consumidores retraen el gasto en respuesta a la evaporación del valor de sus carteras.

With Trump’s Return, Netanyahu Faces Fewer Restraints on Gaza Than Ever

On the war, President Trump is more aligned than his predecessor with the aims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his right-wing coalition.

En su nuevo pódcast, Meghan habla del escrutinio mediático, la bondad y la familia

Para el primer episodio de “Confesiones de una mujer fundadora”, la duquesa de Sussex entrevistó a Whitney Wolfe Herd, la directora ejecutiva de Bumble.

How Trump Wiped Out $10 Trillion in Wealth in 3 Days

A rapidly escalating trade war has socked stocks as investors weigh the fallout from President Trump’s tariff barrage.

Supreme Court Clears Way for Deportations, and a Stock Market Fake-Out

Plus, a new push to clone ancient animals.

Wordle Review No. 1,390

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Connections Companion No. 668

Scroll down for hints and conversation about the puzzle for Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

El caso judicial del príncipe Enrique sobre seguridad en el Reino Unido: lo que sabemos

El caso se refiere a una decisión de febrero de 2020 por la que Enrique y su esposa, Meghan Markle, ya no tendrían derecho a protección de seguridad financiada con fondos públicos después de que se retiraran de sus funciones oficiales.

Israel’s Supreme Court Pauses Netanyahu’s Attempt to Fire Spy Chief

The hearing opened with unruly scenes as hecklers forced the justices to halt the proceedings and then to resume them without a public audience. The government was handed a deadline to find a compromise.

Madonna and Elton John Make Up. (Yes, They Were Feuding.)

They made peace backstage at “Saturday Night Live.” You’d be forgiven for forgetting that their decades-old dispute had remained unresolved.

Market Chaos Could Inflict Its Own Economic Damage

A big hit to portfolios would be felt acutely by higher-income Americans, whose spending has recently been the biggest driver of the economy.

Is This America’s Liz Truss Moment?

Ms. Truss, Britain’s prime minister for 44 days, was forced out after her radical policies caused a market meltdown. But there are some key differences with President Trump.

Bloomberg Pumps Cash Into the Long-Term Legal Fight Against Trump

The billionaire’s gun control group plans to spend $10 million to help elect Democratic attorneys general, who are on the front lines of legal clashes with the president.

Stop Freaking Out. Trump’s Tariffs Can Still Work.

It’s a matter of timing and communication.

How Climate Change Could Make Homes Disappear

In the next 15 years, the New York area could lose more than 80,000 homes to floods, worsening the housing shortage, according to a new report.

I Invented a Popular Kitchen Gadget. Tariffs Will Kill My Business.

The government’s promise to reshore the production of simple items like mine looks, from where I sit, like something of a fever dream.

Another Group the Democrats Should Stop Taking for Granted

Trump didn’t just defy the assumption that his demonization of immigrants would cost him Hispanic voters; he turned those expectations upside down.

American Whiskey Braces for Another Trump Trade War

The already battered spirits industry will see its supply squeezed if tariffs raise import costs and other countries’ retaliation closes off export markets.

Is This the Beginning of a New H.I.V. Crisis?

There is one tool in our arsenal we must make better use of: PrEP.

How to Protect Yourself in an Earthquake

Many popular vacation destinations, like California, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Thailand and the Caribbean are in active quake zones. Here are tips for staying safe.

Pierre Boulez Was a Titan of 20th-Century Music. What About Now?

The legacy of this composer and conductor may not be in his rarely performed works, but in how we think about music itself.

At 90, Wole Soyinka Revisits His Younger, More Optimistic Self

With the Off Broadway debut of his 1958 play “The Swamp Dwellers,” the Nigerian Nobel laureate looks back on the writer he was when he was starting out.

The Critic Who Turned the Hate Read Into High Art

“Authority,” a new collection of reviews and essays by the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Andrea Long Chu, showcases her smarts, humor and contempt.

Tech C.E.O.s Spent Millions Courting Trump. It Has Yet to Pay Off.

With inauguration donations and Mar-a-Lago visits, leaders of the biggest tech companies sought favor with the president in an attempt to steer regulation and tariffs, to little avail.

How Do You Rebuild a Place Like the Palisades?

It was an idyllic pocket of Los Angeles where people knew their neighbors — and homes sold for $5 million. The fire ignited competing visions for its future.

Microplastics Are in Our Brains. What Does That Mean?

According to a recent study, there’s roughly a plastic spoon’s worth of plastics in our brains — an amount that has only increased over time. Scientists are trying to find out the effects these microplastics have on human health, but in the meantime, there are some things you can do to reduce your exposure. Nina Agrawal, a reporter for Well, explains.

The Truth About Soap Operas!!!

Storytelling boiled down to the bare essentials.

Why Are These Clubs Closing? The Rent Is High, and the Alcohol Isn’t Flowing.

The collapse of some of the city’s most popular clubs have put a spotlight on the financial realities of nightlife.

It’s Now Even Easier to Test for S.T.I.s

The F.D.A. recently authorized a new home test for three of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Here’s what to know.

A New Push to Open the Doors on Childhood Sexual Abuse

A man abused as a child at a Missouri Christian camp agreed to remain silent, and took his own life. His sister is pushing several states to ban such nondisclosure agreements.

Why a Plane-Size Machine Could Foil a Race to Build Gas Power Plants

Wait times for the hulking turbines needed to turn natural gas into electricity have doubled in the past year as companies scramble to build data centers for A.I.

Do Healthy Breakfast Cereals Exist?

Yes, experts say. But you have to know where to look.

Are Embryos Property or People? Even the Courts Are Confused.

These clusters of cells are increasingly at the center of legal disputes, resulting in piecemeal decisions that have far-reaching consequences.

When a High School Fight Tears a Community Apart

In “Our Beautiful Boys,” Sameer Pandya uses an altercation at a teen party to stage an urgent conversation about race, gender, parenthood and more.

Is the Yokossance Finally Here?

A new biography and film about Yoko Ono offer more opportunities to assess her contributions to culture. Two pop music critics debate if they’re worthy of their subject.

The Gutting of K-12 Education Is Trump’s First Undeniable Victory

The administration has done everything in its power, and some things beyond its authority, to ensure education is equal no more.

In Paris, 5 Stores to Find Chanel, Dior and More at a Markdown

At the shops known as dépôt-ventes, Frenchwomen of exacting taste consign their castoffs, and savvy shoppers can get luxury for a lot less.

Who Was Jesus? The World May Never Know.

In her new book, “Miracles and Wonder,” Elaine Pagels tries to find the man behind the faith.

Soaking in the Swamps and Myths of South of Midnight

Fascinating characters and an emotional story lift a magical realism adventure that’s set in the American South.

Panama Canal Ship Pilot Navigates Tricky Waters, and Trump

For over 40 years, Capt. Efraín Hallax, 73, has been steering vessels through the canal, and he has seen it all, from a dictator’s fall to the rise of U.S. interest in retaking the waterway.

Buffy Slayed. Their Marriage Didn’t Survive.

In a fizzy joint memoir, Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo capture what it was like to create a popular podcast for fellow superfans — and how they kept it going even after breaking up.

Ideology May Not Be What You Think but How You’re Wired

In her new book, “The Ideological Brain,” the neuroscientist Leor Zmigrod outlines what makes some people prone to rigid thinking.

Jennifer Weiner Goes Behind the Music in a Tale of Estranged Sisters

In this affectionate if sometimes off-key novel, a would-be rock star confronts the family drama behind her mother’s brief, blazing career.

La Corte Suprema falla a favor de reanudar las deportaciones de venezolanos, por ahora

La mayoría de los jueces concluyó que los migrantes venezolanos habían presentado sus apelaciones ante el tribunal equivocado, pero que tenían derecho a una oportunidad de impugnar su expulsión.

All Federal Experts on H.I.V. Prevention in Children Overseas Were Dismissed

Mother-to-child H.I.V. transmission takes an enormous toll in low-income countries. The Trump administration has laid off the officials who worked to solve the problem.

En este mandato de Trump, la venganza adopta muchas formas

La campaña del presidente contra quienes considera sus enemigos ha resultado ser más amplia, creativa y eficiente —y, por ahora menos dependiente del sistema judicial— de lo previsto.

On Her New Podcast, Meghan Talks Media Scrutiny, Kindness and Family

For the first episode of “Confessions of a Female Founder,” the Duchess of Sussex interviewed Whitney Wolfe Herd, the chief executive of Bumble.

Jon Stewart Can’t Stomach Trump’s Stock Market ‘Medicine’

The “Daily Show” host said America’s economy was “in the midst of a beautiful metamorphosis, turning from a simple caterpillar into a dead caterpillar.”

Weekly Student News Quiz: Global Markets, N.C.A.A. Finals, a Tortoise

Have you been paying attention to current events recently? See how many of these 10 questions you can get right.

¿Un celular con menos funciones puede ayudar a combatir el deterioro mental?

Los dispositivos minimalistas como el nuevo Light Phone III, un teléfono inteligente que no hace casi nada, llevan la promesa de ayudarnos a enfocarnos. Los costos son grandes.

Spelling Bee Forum

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

What Are Microplastics Doing to Our Bodies? This Lab Is Racing to Find Out.

Inside a New Mexico lab, researchers estimate there is five bottle caps worth of plastic in human brains. Now they are trying to find out its effects.

When They Go Home After Working All Day, It’s Not to a Home

Thousands of working people in New York City now live in shelters, unable to afford apartments despite holding down jobs that pay them $50,000 or more.

What Would You Like to Make?

A Times series features specialists who craft surfboards, piñatas, guitars, saddles, cakes, quilts and more. What craft would you most like to pursue — and why?

Theme Park

What do you like most about amusement parks?

Global Art Sales Fell by 12% Last Year, Report Says

“Geopolitical tensions, economic volatility and trade fragmentation” drove the market down, according to the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report.

Word of the Day: artisanal

This word has appeared in 102 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year. Can you use it in a sentence?

Tuesday Briefing

The global response to President Trump’s tariffs.

Reasons to Be Optimistic About a Post-American Order

Principles of free trade and cooperation have their roots in the non-Western world.

Prince Harry’s Court Case Over Security in the U.K., Explained

Harry arrived at London’s Court of Appeal on Tuesday for the start of a two-day hearing in his case over his police protection in Britain.

Red Carpet for an Accused War Criminal: Why Is the I.C.C. Under Fire?

The leaders of Israel, Hungary and the United States have moved to neutralize the judiciary both at home and abroad.

How Japan Built a 3D-Printed Train Station in 6 Hours

As Japan’s population shrinks, maintaining rail service in remote small towns is becoming a challenge. Is this the answer?

Workers assembled the station at the site.