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New Pope Has Creole Roots in New Orleans
His ancestry, traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture, links Leo XIV to the rich and sometimes overlooked Black Catholic experience in...The Pope Appears Uneasy With Trump Immigration Policies
Before Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became pope, a social media account under his name shared criticisms of the Trump administration’s positions...Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff, Took a Global Route to the Top Post
Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops around the world, has spent much of his life outside the United...Americans Celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the First Pontiff From the U.S.
Across the country, Catholics and non-Catholics alike greeted the news of the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with reverence and satisfaction.Pope Leo XIV Overcame a Major Strike Against Him: Being American
Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the...The Pope Is a Graduate of Villanova, Where the Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing
The private Catholic university in the suburbs of Philadelphia has a new most famous alumnus.Liberals Are Cautiously Optimistic About Pope Leo XIV’s Views on LGBTQ Catholics
Pope Leo XIV has said little publicly about a place in the Catholic Church for gay and transgender people. Some thought the issue would not be key to...Trump Officials Seek to Bring First White Afrikaner Refugees to U.S. Next Week
The rapid relocation of the Afrikaners, who President Trump says have been racially persecuted in South Africa, stands in stark contrast to the...Trump Administration Fires Librarian of Congress
Dr. Carla D. Hayden was the first African American and the first woman to serve as the head of the Library of Congress. Her firing drew a furious...The Pentagon’s Culture Wars Strike West Point
A Jan. 29 order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led to canceled classes, book bans and an argument about American greatness.Trump Revives Push for Higher Taxes on the Rich
The president is said to want to create a new top income bracket for people making more than $2.5 million per year and to tax income above that level...Russia’s Victory Day Parade: What to Know.
A huge parade in the Russian capital to celebrate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, attended by leaders of more than 20 countries,...Victory Day in Russian-Occupied Ukraine: A Muted Celebration
Events to mark the holiday in the occupied territories seem to be an effort to show Russian control of land it has captured.Scientists Are Developing a Tool to Measure Biological Age With a Photo
Scientists have developed an A.I. tool that they say can help assess a patient’s health — and potentially guide their medical care.Reincarnated by A.I., Arizona Man Forgives His Killer at Sentencing
A likeness of Christopher Pelkey, who was killed in a 2021 road rage episode, was created with artificial intelligence. It was part of a victim’s...U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal to Build on Close Ties but Leave Some Tariffs in Place
Much of the agreement President Trump unveiled Thursday still needs to be negotiated, but the administration said the deal with one of America’s...Europe’s Wind Industry Faces Uncertainty Over Trump’s Policies
Not long ago, the U.S. was seen as a promising market for offshore wind. Now industry executives aren’t making any assumptions.In Battle With Trump, Harvard Leaders See Bad Outcomes Ahead
Harvard could choose to either keep fighting or seek a deal with the administration. Its leaders are starting to realize that any path will very...Police and Brooklyn College Protesters Clash After Pro-Palestinian Rally
The police moved in to make arrests after demonstrators left the college grounds and gathered outside. Officers punched some students and slammed...A Year Ago, Columbia Security Was Hands-Off at a Protest. Not This Time.
When demonstrators occupied the university’s main library on Wednesday, campus security forces intervened aggressively. The occupation ended with...Bill Gates Explains His Plans to Close the Gates Foundation in 2045
In a wide-ranging interview, he explains his decision — amid the Trump administration’s assault on foreign aid — to accelerate the end of his...Bill Gates Accuses Elon Musk of ‘Killing Children’ by Cutting Foreign Aid
The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist condemned his fellow billionaire for overseeing deep cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development...In Tyre Nichols Case, an Out-of-Town Jury Heard a Familiar Police Defense
The acquittal of three former officers in the state trial over the fatal beating adds to a mixed series of verdicts for officers accused of...‘Wildly Inappropriate Behavior’: Real Estate Group Is Accused of Cover-ups
The Appraisal Institute faces concerns that one of its leaders has a history of harassing women and that it did not disclose that some certification...This Israeli Government Is Not Our Ally
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is behaving in ways that threaten U.S. interests in the region.The New Pope Might Be Something Like the Old Pope
The conservative ire that has roiled Catholicism during the previous pontificate is likely to continue with this first American pope.Are U.S. Tariffs Affecting Your Business? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times wants to hear from European business owners about how they are navigating the uncertainty of President Trump’s tariffs.Alexander Brothers Face More Sex Crimes, Including Against Underage Girl
Prosecutors added more charges in the sex-trafficking case against Oren and Tal Alexander, who were known as top brokers in luxury real estate, and...New Law Requires Priests to Break Seal of Confession to Report Child Abuse
The state law, in Washington, applies to all religions but has outraged Catholics in particular. The Justice Department is investigating.Joseph Nye, Political Scientist Who Extolled ‘Soft Power,’ Dies at 88
He coined the term, arguing that a country’s global influence can’t be built on military might alone. Diplomats around the world paid heed.Musk-Tied Investor Clashes With One of World’s Biggest Asset Managers
A lawsuit accuses Brookfield Asset Management of fraud, attempted bribery and improperly limiting investments in one of Elon Musk’s companies.Robert Francis Prevost, Now Leo XIV, Is First American Pope
Cardinal Prevost was elected pontiff on the second day of the conclave, becoming the leader of 1.4 billion Roman Catholics. He greeted his new...Who Is Robert Francis Prevost, the New Pope? What to Know About Leo XIV
Here’s what to know about Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday as the first American pope.For Keir Starmer, a U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement Will Count as a Win
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spent months nurturing his relationship with President Trump. That may have just paid off.Overnight Clashes Strain Diplomacy Efforts for India and Pakistan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the need for “immediate de-escalation” as he spoke with leaders from both countries.Putin and Xi Rebuke U.S. and Vow to Strengthen Ties
The two leaders, meeting in Moscow, rejected what they described as Washington’s attempt to contain them. They also hailed their friendship.Europe Alone and in Shock on V-E Day
On the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat, echoes of tyrannies past shake a continent that is trying to find its footing in the face of...The Huge, Under-the-Radar Shift Happening in the West Bank
Over the past few months, an Israeli military operation has displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians in West Bank cities. Some Palestinians fear it...In Israel’s Demolition Path, West Bank Residents Pack Up Their Lives
A monthslong Israeli military operation in the northern West Bank has displaced tens of thousands of people. Some are now learning they may not...Russia’s Military Show of Strength Masks Economic and Diplomatic Cracks
The annual Moscow parade marking victory over Nazi Germany is expected to be the largest in years, with world leaders in attendance, as the Kremlin...Victory Day in Russian-Occupied Ukraine: A Muted Celebration
Events to mark the holiday in the occupied territories seem to be an effort to show Russian control of land it has captured.E.U. Unveils Plan for Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Products, if Negotiations Fail
Boeing and big American food producers could end up in the cross-hairs if the bloc follows through on its threat to impose tariffs on more American...How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield
The nuclear-armed rivals are also wrangling over Pakistan’s access to desperately needed foreign aid, as India explores ways to use its soft power...Chelsea F.C. Ends Inquiry Into Bullying Allegations Without Sharing Findings
The Premier League soccer team had committed to overhauling its culture, but employees are still looking for an acknowledgment of remorse.Denmark Outraged by Report of Increased Spying in Greenland
Officials summoned the American ambassador to express its displeasure after the Trump Administration was said be ratcheting up surveillance.Putin Aims to Project Power at Military Parade Marking Victory Over Nazi Germany
The Russian president is seeking to use the event to depict himself as a global leader despite Western efforts to isolate him and a failure to win the...Friday Briefing
The election of the first American pope.Russia’s Victory Day Parade: What to Know.
A huge parade in the Russian capital to celebrate the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, attended by leaders of more than 20 countries,...‘Justice for Cwecwe’: Report of a Child’s Rape Enrages South Africans
A mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.Trump Officials Seek to Bring First White Afrikaner Refugees to U.S. Next Week
The rapid relocation of the Afrikaners, who President Trump says have been racially persecuted in South Africa, stands in stark contrast to the...John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV’s Brother, Reflects on His Election and Values
From his home in suburban Chicago, one of the pope’s brothers described Leo as “middle of the road” but not afraid to speak his mind.What’s in a Name? In the Case of Leo XIV, Lessons in Bridging Historical Shifts
Pope Leo XIII, who served from 1878 to 1903, led the church into the modern world, emphasizing its moral authority beyond national boundaries. He...What Does Pope Leo XIV Do Now? Here’s a Look at His Upcoming Schedule.
Here’s a look at his schedule over the next few days.Pope Leo XIV Is From Chicago. Is He a Cubs or a White Sox Fan?
Fans from both teams seemed to claim him as their own, but his brother had the final answer.The Pope Is a Graduate of Villanova, Where the Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing
The private Catholic university in the suburbs of Philadelphia has a new most famous alumnus.Pope Leo XIV Overcame a Major Strike Against Him: Being American
Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the...Joseph Nye, Political Scientist Who Extolled ‘Soft Power,’ Dies at 88
He coined the term, arguing that a country’s global influence can’t be built on military might alone. Diplomats around the world paid heed.Friday Briefing: The First American Pope
Plus, Tate Modern turns 25.Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s Rise to Become Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was born in Chicago and gradually rose through the ranks of the Roman Catholic Church.The Pope Appears Uneasy With Trump Immigration Policies
Before Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became pope, a social media account under his name shared criticisms of the Trump administration’s positions...Americans Celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the First Pontiff From the U.S.
Across the country, Catholics and non-Catholics alike greeted the news of the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with reverence and satisfaction.Read the Full Transcript of Pope Leo XIV’s First Speech
The remarks, delivered in Italian and Spanish, were made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.U.S. Government to Stop Tracking the Costs of Extreme Weather
It would be harder for insurers and scientists to study wildfires, storms and other “billion dollar disasters,” which are growing more frequent as...The Real Stars of the Papal Conclave: Seagulls
Perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel, three birds were the among the first to glimpse the white smoke signaling a new pope.The Moment Pope Leo XIV Emerged on the Balcony
Crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square — and around the world — to see who had been elected as Pope Francis’ successor.Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff, Took a Global Route to the Top Post
Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops around the world, has spent much of his life outside the United...How Does a Pope Choose His Name?
When selecting a name, popes often look to history and make a choice imbued with personal meaning. The decision can also signal the direction a...After White Smoke Signals a New Pope, What Happens Next?
A successor to Pope Francis had been elected. But there will be a short wait before his identity becomes clear.Sewage Sludge Fertilizer From Maryland? Virginians Say No Thanks.
Maryland has restricted use of the toxic fertilizer. A plan to send more to Virginia has sparked fears of contaminated farms and fisheries.Intelligence Agencies Increase Focus on Greenland, U.S. Officials Say
A growing number of reports about the island have been included in information circulated in the executive branch and Congress, officials said.Trump Officials Ask Texas Court to End Protections for Lesser Prairie Chicken
The lesser prairie chicken, known for the males’ quirky courtship dance, inhabits grasslands sought-after by farming and energy developers.Mississippi Man Is Charged With Stalking Jennifer Aniston
Prosecutors said that Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, drove through the front gate of Ms. Aniston’s home on Monday after stalking her for nearly two years.Documentary Identifies Israeli Soldier as Shooter of Palestinian American Journalist
After Shireen Abu Akleh was killed in the West Bank in 2022, the Israeli military never revealed the identity of the soldier who fired at her. A...Merz and Germany’s New Government Face a Tricky Challenge: an AfD-Led Opposition
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s coalition is weighing how to confront the Alternative for Germany party, which has been rising in the polls.Business
Trade War Shock Is Scrambling China’s Exports
Shipments of goods out of China slumped in April, including a big decline in exports to the United States, as President Trump imposed sky-high...Europe’s Wind Industry Faces Uncertainty Over Trump’s Policies
Not long ago, the U.S. was seen as a promising market for offshore wind. Now industry executives aren’t making any assumptions.Musk-Tied Investor Clashes With One of World’s Biggest Asset Managers
A lawsuit accuses Brookfield Asset Management of fraud, attempted bribery and improperly limiting investments in one of Elon Musk’s companies.5 Takeaways From the U.S.-U.K. Trade Agreement
The deal still has to be finalized, but it was hailed as a success by both countries for being the first since President Trump announced broad tariffs...Kenneth Walker, 73, Journalist Who Bared Apartheid’s Brutality
He shared an Emmy for his reporting on “Nightline” about South Africa’s policy of racial segregation. The National Association of Black...Crypto Bill Stalls in the Senate as Democrats Balk
Democratic supporters of the measure to regulate parts of the industry refused to allow it to move forward amid concerns in their party that President...Boy Accidentally Orders 70,000 Lollipops on Amazon. Panic Ensues.
Holly LaFavers said she was eventually refunded $4,200 for her 8-year-old son’s order of Dum-Dums candy.Hope and Anxiety Share the Stage as Finance Titans Converge on L.A.
At the Milken Institute conference, a who’s who of finance and corporate America, there was a mix of emotions about financial markets and the...The Fed Could Be on Hold Until September, Economists Say
Economists have shifted back their forecasts for lower borrowing costs as President Trump’s tariffs raised the risk of higher inflation and slower...U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal to Build on Close Ties but Leave Some Tariffs in Place
Much of the agreement President Trump unveiled Thursday still needs to be negotiated, but the administration said the deal with one of America’s...Would You Buy Your Diamond Engagement Ring at Walmart?
The popularity of synthetic stones has sent the market for natural diamonds crashing. With consumers confused about how to tell the difference, how...Are U.S. Tariffs Affecting Your Business? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times wants to hear from European business owners about how they are navigating the uncertainty of President Trump’s tariffs.CEOs at Milken Conference Fear Tariffs and Hope for Trade Deals
At the annual Milken Institute Global Conference, the anxious talk was about tariffs and hopes for trade agreements and de-escalation.Bill Gates Explains His Plans to Close the Gates Foundation in 2045
In a wide-ranging interview, he explains his decision — amid the Trump administration’s assault on foreign aid — to accelerate the end of his...U.S. Trade Deal Could Help UK Economy, but Won’t Transform It
The deal should help some sectors and boost confidence among consumers and businesses, but the British economy faces other challenges.A’ja Wilson Now Has a Nike Signature Shoe. Why Did It Take So Long?
The marketability of A’ja Wilson offers a case study in race, fame and gender.How India Is Trying to Squeeze Pakistan Far From the Battlefield
The nuclear-armed rivals are also wrangling over Pakistan’s access to desperately needed foreign aid, as India explores ways to use its soft power...Toyota Says Tariffs Will Erase $1.3 Billion in Profits in Just 2 Months
The automaker’s somber forecast for the fiscal year underscored how quickly fortunes had turned for many companies reckoning with President...Trump’s Threat of ‘Foreign’ Film Tariffs Stirs Anxiety in the U.K.
After struggling through pandemic shutdowns and twin Hollywood strikes, the British film and TV industry is worried that duties will wreak...Trump Administration to Announce Trade Deal With Britain
A deal would be a positive sign for both governments, which have eyed an agreement since President Trump’s first term.How Lost Radar and Silent Radios Have Upended Newark Air Travel
A technical outage in Philadelphia last week terrified air traffic controllers and stranded passengers. As the summer travel season looms, the F.A.A....Clarence O. Smith, a Founder of Essence Magazine, Is Dead at 92
As president, he helped persuade companies like Estée Lauder and Ford to advertise in the pages of the first mass-circulation magazine directed at...What to know about the Fed’s decision.
The U.S. central bank is widely expected to stick to a wait-and-see approach as officials brace for President Trump’s tariffs to stoke higher...What the Fed’s Rate Decision Means for Loans, Credit Cards, Mortgages and More
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.Consumers Are Pulling Back, Spooked by Tariff-Related Price Increases
Executives at several companies that sell popular products have recently pointed to signs of wariness among shoppers.Are We Headed for Recession? Economists Look Everywhere for Signs.
Mainstream measures have been slow to detect the impact of tariffs and uncertainty, leaving economists to scour earnings calls and private-sector data...Real ID Requirement Finally Comes to U.S. Airports
Many passengers showed up at airports early for extra screening or brought passports, easing fears that the long-postponed deadline would turn into a...Disney to Build a Magic Kingdom Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
Disneyland Abu Dhabi could become a growth engine for the company in the region. It could also expose Disney and its vaunted brand to criticism.Netflix Debuts New Home Screen, Its First Redesign in 12 Years
The implications for the industry could be significant, given that most other streaming services have copied Netflix’s design.Countdown to Scott Bessent’s Trade Talks With China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will finally start negotiating with Chinese counterparts. But business leaders shouldn’t expect any sudden...New York Times Adds 250,000 Digital Subscribers
The company had nearly 11.7 million total subscribers at the end of March. Adjusted operating profit grew 21.9 percent compared with the same quarter...China Is Likely to Play Hardball in U.S. Tariff Talks
Beijing says it will meet with American officials to discuss trade, but warned Washington against using the engagement to ratchet up pressure on...Disney’s Park Business Grows Despite Consumer Angst
The company’s domestic theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Revenue climbed 9 percent, to $6.5 billion, in the...WeightWatchers Files for Bankruptcy to Reduce $1 Billion in Debt
The company, which has shaped how millions eat and exercise, is trying to reduce its debt as it expands its telehealth business.As Fed Holds Rates Steady, Powell Says Next Step Is ‘Not at All Clear’
The central bank stuck to a wait-and-see approach as officials brace for President Trump’s tariffs to stoke higher inflation and slower growth.Trump’s Threatened Tariffs Are So Large, 10% Feels Like a Relief
As he proposes ever stiffer tariffs, President Trump has normalized his merely big ones.Is Dear Media’s Podcast Network the ‘Manosphere’ for Women?
Dear Media, a podcast company known for chatty celebrity and lifestyle shows, is also tapping into women’s interest in alternative health.Why China Is Investing So Much Money in Moroccan Factories
Morocco is linked to Europe on the strength of its auto sector and a trade pact. But its status as a connector country has become precarious in the...China Cuts Interest Rates to Shore Up Economy Hit by Trade War
China’s central bank acted shortly after news that officials from China and the Trump administration will hold their first formal trade talks since...TikTok, Facing a U.S. Ban, Tells Advertisers: We’re Here and Confident
The company’s executives tried to reassure potential advertisers about the app’s future in the United States without directly addressing a looming...U.S. and China to Hold First Trade Talks Since Trump’s Tariffs
Scott Bessent, the Treasury secretary, and Jamieson Greer, the United States trade representative, will discuss trade and economic matters with the...Chinese Imports to US Hit 20-Year Low as Tariffs Sink In
While imports can swing with seasonal shifts, President Trump’s ratcheting up of U.S. tariffs on China has begun to cascade through supply chains,...Elon Musk Tried Keeping Issues at His Texas Mansion Private, Emails Show
The tech billionaire’s staff was concerned that correspondence about his home in West Lake Hills would become public after neighbors complained.Blackstone President Donates $125 Million to Tel Aviv University
The gift is the largest in Tel Aviv University’s history, and is expected to help relieve Israel’s shortage of doctors.Senate Confirms Frank Bisignano as Social Security Commissioner
Mr. Bisignano, a former Wall Street executive, will lead an agency upended by big staff cuts and other significant changes.Fearing Trump, Some Law Firms Decline Pro Bono Immigration Cases
Fearing the wrath of President Trump, some elite law firms are declining pro bono work on lawsuits challenging the administration’s policies.Barbie Maker Mattel Plans to Raise Prices Because of Trump’s Tariffs
Mattel, the U.S. toy company, said it would increase prices of some U.S. toys, citing levies on Chinese imports.Technology
OpenAI Hires Instacart Chief Fidji Simo to Run Business and Operations
Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, said he hired Instacart’s Fidji Simo to join in a new role as chief executive of applications.Uber Revenue Is Up 14%, Despite Economic Fears
The company also predicted that business in the current quarter would be stronger than Wall Street had predicted.NSO Group Ordered to Pay Meta $167 Million in Damages
Meta had sued the firm, NSO Group, for using its spyware to hack 1,400 WhatsApp accounts belonging to journalists, dissidents and others.How to Use A.I.-Powered Writing Tools on Your iPhone and Android
Artificial intelligence software — some already free on your device — can quickly compose and edit documents. But be sure to check its work.Elon Musk’s xAI in New Funding Talks
The discussions follow those of rival OpenAI, which recently closed a funding round that valued it at $300 billion.Bill Gates Explains His Plans to Close the Gates Foundation in 2045
In a wide-ranging interview, he explains his decision — amid the Trump administration’s assault on foreign aid — to accelerate the end of his...Elon Musk Tried Keeping Issues at His Texas Mansion Private, Emails Show
The tech billionaire’s staff was concerned that correspondence about his home in West Lake Hills would become public after neighbors complained.OpenAI Backtracks on Plans to Drop Nonprofit Control
The company will become a public benefit corporation and the nonprofit that has controlled it will be its largest shareholder.A.I. Hallucinations Are Getting Worse, Even as New Systems Become More Powerful
A new wave of “reasoning” systems from companies like OpenAI is producing incorrect information more often. Even the companies don’t know why.Elon Musk, His 16-Foot Wall and the Feud With His Texas Neighbors
Residents of an upscale enclave outside Austin, Texas, learned the hard way what it’s like when a multibillionaire moves into the mansion next door....What’s Behind Technology’s Disembodied Female Voices?
Technology’s many automated female voices are nothing if not helpful.Voters Approve Incorporation of SpaceX Hub as Starbase, Texas
A South Texas community, mostly made up of SpaceX employees, voted 212 to 6 in favor of establishing a new city called Starbase.How Misinformation and Partisan ‘New Media’ Changed a California Town
Residents of Oakdale, Calif., have abandoned traditional media outlets for a mishmash of online sources. These days, they’re often not sure what...Sam Altman’s Start-Up Launches Eye-Scanning Crypto Orbs in the U.S.
World, a start-up backed by Sam Altman, has launched in the United States with the goal of verifying your humanity.Google Plans to Roll Out Gemini A.I. Chatbot to Children Under 13
The tech giant said it would make its Gemini chatbot available to children next week, and warned families in an email about the changes.Justice Dept. Lawyers Say US Wants to Break Up Google’s Ad Technology
In a hearing on Friday, lawyers for the Justice Department indicated the government would double down on its requests to break up the tech giant’s...TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China
Irish investigators said TikTok did not protect the data of users in the European Union, improperly transferring some of it to China. TikTok said it...The Dangers of A.I. Flattery + Kevin Meets the Orb + Group Chat Chat
“A.I.s are getting more persuasive and they are learning how to manipulate human behavior.”Apple’s Quarterly Earnings Tops Wall Street Expectations With $24.78 Billion Profit
Tim Cook, the company’s C.E.O., said he expected $900 million in extra costs this quarter because of President Trump’s tariffs.At a Dubai Conference, Trump’s Conflicts Take Center Stage
A deal for a state-backed Emirati firm to use a Trump-affiliated digital coin was announced in a panel that included the president’s son and his...Sports
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The Best Way to Drop an Egg
How the shell cracks in an exercise known as the egg drop challenge turned out to be more complicated than science teachers have been telling students...These Beautiful Birds Form Something Like Lasting Friendships
Superb starlings help care for the offspring of birds they are not related to. “To me, that sounds like friendship,” one scientist said.Genetic Study Retraces Covid’s Origins in Bats
As China and the United States trade charges of a lab leak, researchers contend in a new paper that the Covid pandemic got its start, like a previous...What to Know About Kosmos-482, a Soviet Spacecraft Returning to Earth After 53 Years
Kosmos-482, which was headed to Venus, is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere by the end of this weekend. Experts don’t yet know where it may...Ronan the Sea Lion Is Probably Better Than You at Keeping a Beat
As she has aged, the pinniped’s rhythmic abilities have only improved.Volcanic Eruption in Deep Ocean Ridge Is Witnessed by Scientists for First Time
Researchers diving in a submersible in the eastern Pacific realized that the landscape they had studied the day before had been glassed over by fresh...N.I.H. Bans New Funding From U.S. Scientists to Partners Abroad
Generally, researchers will no longer be allowed to direct federal funds to international collaborators.As Trump Targets Researchers, Europe Makes a Pitch to Attract Scientists
The continent’s leaders are hoping to benefit as the Trump administration cuts support for research and threatens universities such as Harvard and...Trump’s 2026 Budget Proposes Cutting NASA Funding by $6 Billion
That budgetary change aligns with the priorities of Elon Musk, who founded his SpaceX rocket company two decades ago with dreams of one day sending...At the Biennale in Venice, A Fantasy Island Imported from Mexico
The floating farms known as “chinampas” may have something to teach Venetians and the world.U.S. Government to Stop Tracking the Costs of Extreme Weather
It would be harder for insurers and scientists to study wildfires, storms and other “billion dollar disasters,” which are growing more frequent as...Sewage Sludge Fertilizer From Maryland? Virginians Say No Thanks.
Maryland has restricted use of the toxic fertilizer. A plan to send more to Virginia has sparked fears of contaminated farms and fisheries.Trump Officials Ask Texas Court to End Protections for Lesser Prairie Chicken
The lesser prairie chicken, known for the males’ quirky courtship dance, inhabits grasslands sought-after by farming and energy developers.Efforts Grow to Thwart mRNA Therapies as RFK Jr. Pushes Vaccine Wariness
Therapies involving mRNA, a key to Covid vaccines, hold great potential in treating several diseases, but some lawmakers want to ban them and the...What to Know About mRNA Vaccines
We asked experts about how the technology works, its safety and its potential in medicine.Migrants Are Skipping Medical Care, Fearing ICE, Doctors Say
Since President Trump announced plans for mass deportations and rescinded protections for hospitals and clinics, health care facilities have seen a...Who Is Casey Means, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General?
Dr. Means, President Trump’s new pick for surgeon general, has focused on the prevalence of chronic diseases and called on the government to scale...States Sue Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze for EV Charging
A lawsuit led by Washington, Colorado and California accuses the Trump administration of unlawfully withholding funds for new charging stations.Trump Has Called for More Babies but Dismissed Fertility Experts
The research team studying how to improve I.V.F. was a casualty of cutbacks at federal health agencies.Want to Be a Deep Sea Explorer? Don’t Worry, There’s Lots Left.
Researchers collected more than 43,000 records of dives and assessed the photos and videos to determine how much of the bottom has been seen by...There’s No ‘Undo’ Button for Extinct Species
When one company proclaimed it had brought back the dire wolf, the response was joyous. But de-extinction remains a dangerous fantasy.Philip Sunshine, 94, Dies; Physician Who Pioneered Treatment of Premature Babies
A founder of neonatology, he helped revolutionize the care of preterm and critically ill newborns. “We were able to keep babies alive that would not...The Surprising Ways That Siblings Shape Our Lives
Parents try everything to influence their children. But new research suggests brothers and sisters have their own profound impact.17 States Sue Over Trump’s Halting of Wind Power Projects
The halt threatens jobs and holds back energy production at a time the president has claimed an “energy emergency,” state attorneys general said.Trump Administration Asks Court to Dismiss Abortion Pill Case
The request echoes the position the Biden administration took in the case in January, surprising some observers.Cyberattack on UnitedHealth Leaves Medical Providers in Debt
The company lent roughly $9 billion to practices affected by a vast cyberattack on its payment systems last year. Medical practices are now suing the...India Sees a Future Making Solar Panels for Itself, and Maybe the World
Global wariness of Chinese solar and E.V. domination offers India an opening. The government is spending money to try to catch up, but it has a long...Eta Aquarids Meteor Show Peak: How and When to Watch
The Eta Aquarids will reach their peak Monday night into Tuesday morning.Sybil Shainwald, Lawyer Who Fought for Women’s Health, Dies at 96
After taking part in a landmark case against the manufacturers of the synthetic hormone DES, she represented many other victims of harmful drugs and...Trump Administration Slashes Research Into L.G.B.T.Q. Health
Nearly half of the N.I.H. grants canceled through early May — together worth more than $800 million — addressed the health of sexual and gender...How Trump’s Cuts Are Stifling L.G.B.T.Q. Health Research
The Trump administration has systematically stripped funding from research into the health of L.G.B.T.Q. people. Benjamin Mueller, a reporter covering...One of the Weather World’s Biggest Buzzwords Expands Its Reach
To many, atmospheric rivers are a West Coast phenomenon. But they’re also responsible for the devastating flooding that hit the Central United...Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
A new training program teaches aides to stop baby talk and address older people as adults.Weed Manager of the Year: One Man’s Quest to Save the Sonoran Desert
As official research positions are lost to budget cuts, the work of citizen scientists to preserve federal forests is becoming more valuable.Sam Altman’s Start-Up Launches Eye-Scanning Crypto Orbs in the U.S.
World, a start-up backed by Sam Altman, has launched in the United States with the goal of verifying your humanity.Trump Administration Unveils E.P.A. Overhaul With Shift to Approving New Chemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency’s administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced the agency was “shifting its scientific expertise.”Trump Budget Cuts Funding for CDC
Kennedy has warned of an epidemic of chronic disease, but the budget blueprint would close the C.D.C. center focused on prevention.Science backers say proposed federal research cuts pose dire risks.
One expert said the consequences would be “catastrophic” if Congress enacts the White House agenda of sweeping budget cuts.RFK Jr. Orders Search for New Measles Treatments Instead of Urging Vaccination
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Scientists identified antibodies that neutralized the poison in whole or in part from the bites of cobras, mambas and other deadly species.Health
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The research team studying how to improve I.V.F. was a casualty of cutbacks at federal health agencies.N.I.H. Bans New Funding From U.S. Scientists to Partners Abroad
Generally, researchers will no longer be allowed to direct federal funds to international collaborators.Efforts Grow to Thwart mRNA Therapies as RFK Jr. Pushes Vaccine Wariness
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The company lent roughly $9 billion to practices affected by a vast cyberattack on its payment systems last year. Medical practices are now suing the...Trump Administration Slashes Research Into L.G.B.T.Q. Health
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Clinicians at the Department of Veterans Affairs say the president’s return-to-office order is forcing many of them to work from makeshift spaces...Bill Gates Explains His Plans to Close the Gates Foundation in 2045
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The director of the National Institutes of Health previously floated — then walked back — the idea of an autism registry, alarming researchers and...Genetic Study Retraces Covid’s Origins in Bats
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A founder of neonatology, he helped revolutionize the care of preterm and critically ill newborns. “We were able to keep babies alive that would not...As Trump Targets Researchers, Europe Makes a Pitch to Attract Scientists
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After taking part in a landmark case against the manufacturers of the synthetic hormone DES, she represented many other victims of harmful drugs and...Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak
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Kennedy has warned of an epidemic of chronic disease, but the budget blueprint would close the C.D.C. center focused on prevention.Science backers say proposed federal research cuts pose dire risks.
One expert said the consequences would be “catastrophic” if Congress enacts the White House agenda of sweeping budget cuts.RFK Jr. Orders Search for New Measles Treatments Instead of Urging Vaccination
Decades of research have turned up no miracle treatment for measles, but studies show the M.M.R. shot is 97 percent effective in preventing the...Universal Antivenom May Grow Out of Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him 200 Times
Scientists identified antibodies that neutralized the poison in whole or in part from the bites of cobras, mambas and other deadly species.Arts
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A new play about a middle-age professor and his teenage student forces you to ask: Who’s grooming whom?‘Superfine’ Brings Radiant Black Style to the Met
Heritage meets gumption at the Costume Institute’s big spring exhibition, where pathbreaking pieces join anonymous garments to build a moving...Tate Modern Is the Museum of the Century (Like It or Not)
The London institution, which turns 25 this week, encouraged its peers to look beyond the West. But its greatest impact was to remake the art museum...‘Reformed’ Is a Charming Show About a Young Rabbi
Sitcom shenanigans nestle alongside philosophical musings in this French dramedy on Max.In ‘The Studio,’ the Powerful Are on Defense
Seth Rogen’s cringe-y Hollywood honcho is well-intentioned but ineffectual. The actor’s awkward laugh has never been put to better use.Frieze New York Is Smaller but Still Packs a Global Punch
Our critic samples booths from 25 countries and picks her seven favorites, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, London and Seoul — and two...Trump Nominates Former N.E.A. Chair to Head Embattled Arts Agency
The president nominated Mary Anne Carter to lead the National Endowment for the Arts, which his budget calls for eliminating and which has been...‘Forever’ Explores the Timelessness of Teen Romance (and Sex)
A new Netflix series adapts Judy Blume’s 1970s novel with a contemporary Black cast, flipping the gender roles but preserving its emotional...‘Caught by the Tides’ Review: Jia Zhangke Sees Constant Flux
The Chinese director shot two decades of footage for his new film, which captures his country in tumult and one woman living through it.‘Friendship’ Review: Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd Hit Maximum Cringe
Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd star in the kind of comedy you watch from behind your hands.‘Nonnas’ Review: Oversauced
Vince Vaughn plays a restaurant owner who hires Italian grandmothers to cook for him in this corn-filled gabagool.In ‘Hamlet Hail to the Thief,’ Radiohead Riffs on Shakespeare
The band’s frontman, Thom Yorke, created a show with the Royal Shakespeare Company that is both admirably ambitious and a little foolish.Smokey Robinson’s Lawyer Slams ‘Vile’ and ‘False’ Sexual Assault Claims
Four women have accused the Motown legend of sexually assaulting them while they worked as housekeepers.The Classical Music Our Critics Can’t Stop Thinking About
Watch and listen to five recent highlights, including Metropolitan Opera performances, the posthorn solo in Mahler’s Third and music by Tomeka Reid.Late Night Celebrates the First American Pope
“We have an American pope and a Russian president,” Jimmy Kimmel said, calling it “an historic era.”Carolina Bianchi’s Last Play Knocked Her Unconscious. ‘The Brotherhood’ Is Tougher.
Carolina Bianchi created a storm by drugging herself onstage at the beginning of a trilogy about sexual assault. Her latest play, “The...James Foley, Who Directed ‘Glengarry Glen Ross,’ Dies at 71
The veteran New York City-born filmmaker also directed the sequels to “Fifty Shades of Grey” and a dozen episodes of “House of Cards.”At the Architecture Biennale, a Push for Products Targeted at Big Problems
At the architecture biennale, a small part of the French Pavilion will be devoted to a possibility for war-torn Ukraine.At the Biennale in Venice, A Fantasy Island Imported from Mexico
The floating farms known as “chinampas” may have something to teach Venetians and the world.5 (More) N.Y.C. Art Fairs to Welcome Spring
With Frieze Week comes an explosion of art, from the behemoth TEFAF to Esther (the newest), and the Other, which boasts of affordability.8 Standout Booths at Independent
The art fair has completed its transition from boutique outlier to art world institution.Encompassing the Diaspora at the 1-54 Fair
A critic’s pick of galleries from Africa and the Caribbean offer exciting and haunting work.Spring/Break May Be a Little Older, but It Still Parties On
The show that started as a messy upstart sibling to the traditional fairs has grown up a bit, though it’s still packed with zany charms.Mississippi Man Is Charged With Stalking Jennifer Aniston
Prosecutors said that Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, drove through the front gate of Ms. Aniston’s home on Monday after stalking her for nearly two years.‘Summer of 69’ Review: A Crash Course in Carnal Knowledge
Jillian Bell’s feature directorial debut centers on a nerdy teenager who hires a stripper for a sexual education, but the movie favors modesty over...‘Juliet & Romeo’ Review: Tragedy Executed as Farce
This movie musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers is no “& Juliet” — that is, it’s no fun.‘Clown in a Cornfield’ Review: Stalkers
In this underbaked slasher film, killer bozos terrorize teens in the American heartland.Review: Will ‘The Death of Rasputin’ Have a Cult Following?
The immersive production on Governors Island is an attempt to fill the void left by “Sleep No More” and “Life and Trust.”‘Poker Face’ Returns With New Mysteries and Old Friends
For the second season of the comic crime show, Natasha Lyonne called on her closest pals to guest star as victims or suspects.‘Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted’ Review: In the Deep End
The movie offers full-on immersion, or perhaps submersion, in the singer-songwriter’s musical world.‘Lilly’ Review: She Did It Her Way
Patricia Clarkson plays the equal pay activist Lilly Ledbetter in this misty-eyed drama.‘Fight or Flight’ Review: Josh Hartnett Stars in Bloody Thriller
Josh Hartnett plays a rugged mercenary in an airborne action movie that struggles to stay on course.For These Viennese Artists, Playing With Food Is a Life’s Work
For more than 20 years, the performance artists known as honey & bunny have served up giddy lessons on consumption.Miriam Ellner Shows Off Her Gilded Glass Talents in a New Book
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The best-selling romance author Carley Fortune recommends books whose high stakes and buried traumas make their love stories all the more satisfying.Late Night Anxiously Awaits the Unveiling of Trump’s Big News
“The Daily Show” host Desi Lydic said it “could be anything from ‘I’ve achieved peace in the Middle East’ to ‘I just tried bucatini, and...Trump’s Threat of ‘Foreign’ Film Tariffs Stirs Anxiety in the U.K.
After struggling through pandemic shutdowns and twin Hollywood strikes, the British film and TV industry is worried that duties will wreak...Some ‘Les Misérables’ Cast Members Plan to Skip Trump Kennedy Center Gala
Several members of the “Les Misérables” cast are said to be planning to boycott a gala performance at the Kennedy Center, which President Trump...Smokey Robinson’s Victory Lap Upended by Allegations of Sexual Assault
The Motown legend, 85, was touring to support a new album when he was sued and accused of sexually assaulting four women. His lawyer said the...Liam Payne Left a $32.3 Million Estate and No Will, Reports Say
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Gibney Company brings an uneven trio of new works to the Joyce: a deft premiere by Childs and dances by Roy Assaf and Peter Chu.This Patron of the Arts in Denver Was ‘Saved by Collecting’
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Visitors should at least peek into some of these spots, including a sushi restaurant with a 2D interior and a Baz Luhrmann-designed joint with major...Review: English Concert Brings Handel’s ‘Cesare’ to Carnegie
The English Concert, under the conductor Harry Bicket, returned to Carnegie Hall with one of Handel’s greatest hits.Axis Dance Explores New Frontiers With Mobility Technology
A new work by Axis Dance Company, “Kinematic/Kinesthetic,” uses mobility technologies to reshape ideas about moving and about the devices...‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 7-9: Deaths and Births
This week’s episodes hinge on events that are so shocking — and happen so fast — the main characters aren’t sure how to interpret them.‘Forbidden Games’: A War Orphan’s Sweet, Ultimately Shattering Story
Hailed on its release as the most troubling French film made in the aftermath of World War II, it returns for a week at Film Forum.5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Sonny Rollins
Joshua Redman, Jack DeJohnette, Gary Giddins and more musicians and writers highlight their favorites from the “saxophone colossus.”13 Off Broadway Shows to See in May
Hugh Jackman in “Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes” and Maya Hawke in the title role of “Eurydice” — here’s what’s on New York...‘Sinners’ and Beyoncé Battle the Vampires. And the Gatekeepers, Too.
This moment might call for excessive, imaginative Black art that wants to be gobbled up. That’s Ryan Coogler’s new movie. That’s “Cowboy...The Best Books of 2025 (So Far)
The nonfiction and novels we can’t stop thinking about.Lorraine Bracco, Brenda Vaccaro, Talia Shire and Susan Sarandon Talk ‘Nonnas’
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Fernando Laposse turns agricultural crops into furniture, and everyone wins, including the bats.For the Artist Jessy Slim, Home Is Reflected in a Bag of Chickpeas
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How designers are rediscovering the decorative potential of eggshells.Baltimore’s Brandon Woody Channels His Hometown on ‘For the Love of It All’
Brandon Woody refined his songs in shows around his hometown Baltimore and channeled the city’s lessons on his debut album, “For the Love of It...Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has Spectacular Combat and Twists
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, about an attempt to free a Paris-like city from a disturbing ritual, has challenging turn-based combat and an emotionally...Late Night Doesn’t Mind Canada Putting Trump in the Friend Zone
The president was firmly told that Canada won’t join the United States, though he says it would be a “wonderful marriage.” “People were, like,...A Rarely Seen Angel With a Lesson From History
Paul Klee’s “Angelus Novus,” which inspired Walter Benjamin, Laurie Anderson and Wim Wenders, will go on show to commemorate the 80th...With a Pace Gallery Show, Robert Mangold Demonstrates His Consistency
At 87, the abstract artist Robert Mangold will exhibit 19 recent paintings and works, including one of his largest in decades.Jobs
