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April 23, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time

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Details Hegseth Shared on Signal Came From a Secure Site

Information about U.S. strikes in Yemen that the defense secretary put in two group chats came from Central Command, according to two people familiar with the chats.

Elon Musk Vows to Spend Less Time in Washington as Tesla's Profit Drops 71%

The carmaker reported the sharp decline in quarterly earnings after its brand suffered because of its chief executive's role in the Trump administration.

Rubio Skipping Ukraine Talks as Zelensky Rebuffs U.S. on Crimea

The decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pull out of the meeting and an objection by Ukraine's leader to a key U.S. proposal raised questions about the state of the negotiations.

Editors' Picks

My Son Has a Rare Syndrome. So I Turned to the Internet.

Social media became a place of both solace and torment. How much was mine to share?

Opinion | I Caught a Glimpse of the New World Order in Greenland

Whom Greenlanders choose to do business with — economically, politically and socially — will tell us a lot about the coming global realignment.

World

At Least 24 Tourists Gunned Down by Militants in Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India called the shooting, the worst against civilians in the region for years, a "terror attack" and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Why Did Francis Never Return Home to Argentina as Pope?

Francis never gave an explicit answer for not returning as pontiff to his native country, but some experts say he worried about having his presence used for political purposes.

Syria Makes Rare Arrests of Palestinian Militant Group Leaders

The arrests marked a pendulum swing for the government. Under the Assad regime, Syria served as a base of operations for several Palestinian armed factions.

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U.S.

An Immigrant Held in U.S. Custody 'Simply Disappeared'

The Venezuelan man did not appear on a list of people sent to a prison in El Salvador, and his family and friends had no idea of his whereabouts.

Can Harvard Withstand Trump's Financial Attack?

The world's richest university may have enough money to survive a battle with the most powerful man in the world. But if Trump wins, Harvard won't be the same.

Minnesota Sues Trump Administration Over Limits on Transgender Athletes

The administration has said it would cut federal funds to states that allow trans girls and women to play on girls' sports teams.

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Politics

Judge Accuses Government of 'Willful and Bad Faith' Stonewalling in Deportation Case

The sharp rebuke by a federal judge in Maryland suggested that she had lost her patience with the Trump administration's recalcitrance in the case.

Trump Says He Has No Plans to Fire Powell

President Trump's recent comments blasting Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair, for being "late" to lower interest rates had raised questions about his fate.

Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Dismantle Voice of America

The judge also ordered the government to halt its efforts to shut down two other government-funded outlets, Radio Free Asia and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks.

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Business

Palin Loses Libel Retrial Against New York Times

After two hours of deliberation, a jury rejected Sarah Palin's claim that a 2017 editorial defamed her.

As Harvard Is Hailed a Hero, Some Donors Still Want It to Strike a Deal

Harvard frantically tried to avoid a showdown with the Trump administration. Now many of its big donors are pushing the university's leaders to back down and renew talks with the White House.

'60 Minutes' Chief Resigns in Emotional Meeting: 'The Company Is Done With Me'

The news program has faced mounting pressure from both President Trump and its corporate ownership at Paramount, the parent company of CBS News.

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Arts

A Picasso Show From Pablo's Daughter

An exhibition at Gagosian includes never-before-seen works from the personal collection of Paloma Picasso, who helped organize the show.

Shannon Sharpe Is Accused of Rape by Ex-Girlfriend

A lawyer for Mr. Sharpe, who hosts the podcast "Club Shay Shay," said the sexual encounters were consensual and called the lawsuit "a blatant and cynical attempt" at a shakedown.

Tina Knowles, Mother of Superstars, Owns Her Own Story

In "Matriarch," a memoir out Tuesday, Beyoncé and Solange Knowles's mom reveals she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year.

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New York

3 Adams Case Prosecutors Resign Rather Than Express Regret to Justice Dept.

They had been placed on administrative leave after refusing to abandon the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. "We will not confess wrongdoing when there was none," they wrote.

Jury Is Seated After Startling Reveal: The Defendant Is Harvey Weinstein

Some prospective jurors reacted with shock when they realized they might be selected for Mr. Weinstein's latest trial. Opening statements lie ahead.

Jennifer Lopez's Alma Mater to Stay Open as Nuns Sell to a Casino Firm

A charitable arm of the Bally's Corporation will buy Preston High School's buildings and lease them back to the Catholic school, a victory for foes of a plan to close the Bronx institution.

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Science

Sex Hormones Are Brain Hormones. What Does This Mean for Treating Brain Diseases?

A growing understanding of how "reproductive" hormones sculpt the brain could transform the management of neurological conditions.

National Science Foundation Terminates Hundreds of Active Research Awards

The agency targeted grants focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as research on misinformation.

How Bats Enjoy an In-Flight Beverage Service

Bats are not only masters of aerodynamic flight — they're skillful at multitasking while flying, too.

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Magazine

How to Throw Your Own Birthday Party

The chef Karina Garcia of the New York restaurant Cocina Consuelo celebrated by cooking for family and friends, and even making her own cake.

My Son Has a Rare Syndrome. So I Turned to the Internet.

Social media became a place of both solace and torment. How much was mine to share?

When Real Life Calls for a Cheesy Rom-Com Gesture

The big boombox moments in Hollywood films are cliché. Yet they can also sustain love in real life.

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Well

Some People Are Just Difficult. Here's How to Handle Them.

These six books can help ease tensions.

Is It Bad to Chew Gum All Day?

Here's what to consider before you pop in that second (or third or fourth) piece.

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Travel

An Acadia-to-Zion Guide to Visiting National Parks in an Uncertain Summer

Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you need to know before traveling to 10 popular parks.

A New Hotel Says It's 'Carbon Positive.' Is That Hype or Reality?

Amid a hospitality landscape in which many hotels have moved far beyond single-use plastics, how does the Populus in Denver measure up?

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Real Estate

Why Is There Always a Line? And Why Is It at My Front Door?

One of New York City's minor yet annoying inconveniences is a line that forms when a restaurant or another business becomes wildly popular.

In Philadelphia, a Former Navy Yard Wins on Sustainability

With recent recognition from the Green Building Council, the 1,200-acre development is poised to welcome its first residential tenants this fall.

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Fashion & Style

The Slippery Slope of Political Iconography

A lapel pin in the likeness of President Trump, worn by the chairman of the F.C.C., raises some questions.

Old Friends With Sunny Attire and Spirits

Orange colors enlivened and united two outfits.

The Ice Bucket Challenge Worked. Why Not Try It Again?

The trend that dominated social media a decade ago — and raised millions for A.L.S. research — has been reborn as a vehicle to raise mental health awareness.

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T Magazine

Why Japan Counts 72 Microseasons

Periods including "fish emerge from the ice" in mid-February and "rainbows hide" in late November offer a framework for eating, gathering and celebrating.

The Japanese Citrus You're About to See Everywhere

Yuzu has already gone mainstream. Which fruits will make a splash on menus next?

What Would Pop Music Be Without 808 Drums?

How Japanese ingenuity transformed Western music from within.

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Obituaries

Aliza Magen, Highest-Ranking Woman in the Mossad, Dies at 87

Her career at Israel's national intelligence agency included working undercover before serving as deputy under three directors.

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Opinion

Guest Essay

Trump Tried to Derail Our Work. We Banded Together and Moved Forward.

When knowledge is threatened, don't just mourn it. Build around it.

Bret Stephens

The Face-Plant President

There's no better opponent than one who repeatedly trips over his shoelaces.

Frank Bruni

Pope Francis' Gay Muddle

Good Catholics were supposed to embrace gay people but not their gayness. That's hardly the arithmetic of equality.

Guest Essay

'Andor' Is Not the Resistance You're Looking For

I have always found the praise for the show's revolutionary politics to be at odds with the means of its production.

Guest Essay

Trump Is Insatiable

The president is trying to pick off institutions (and people) one by one.

Guest Essay

Trump's Tariffs Will Pay Off, for China

Picking trade fights with countries across the Asia-Pacific plays right into Beijing's plans to increase its sway over the region.

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