Today's Headlines: Maryland Senator Arrives in El Salvador to Check on Man Deported From His State

Astronomers Detect a Possible Signature of Life on a Distant Planet

View in browser April 17, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Maryland Senator Unable to Secure Meeting With Deported Immigrant in El Salvador Senator Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, said he had not yet been allowed to see Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran immigrant who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration and imprisoned. Astronomers Detect a Possible Signature of Life on a Distant Planet Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even habitable. Kennedy Calls Autism 'Preventable,' Drawing Ire From Researchers The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition. Editors' Picks The Concert Cold War in a Quiet Enclave Designed to be an idyllic neighborhood more than a century ago, Forest Hills Gardens is now a hub for music — and noise complaints. Opinion | What Harvard Has Set the Stage For The university's willingness to stand up to the Trump administration can be a model. World The Mine Is American. The Minerals Are China's. A Brazilian rare earths mine backed by American investors illustrates China's grip over the strategic minerals that underpin the modern economy. 'Now You're Dead': Freed Hostage Recounts Captivity in Gaza Keith Siegel, who spent 484 days as a hostage, described the physical and psychological distress he endured, in an interview with The New York Times. Iran Says Shifting U.S. Messages on Nuclear Talks Are 'Not Helpful' But Iran's foreign minister said Tehran planned to participate "calmly and coolly" in the negotiations. Both sides will meet in Rome on Saturday for a second round, Iran's Foreign Ministry said. See more world news U.S. Trump Administration Directs Judges to Deny Asylum Without Hearings A directive from the Justice Department, which says the move is intended to reduce a backlog in immigration court, would result in rapid deportation orders in many cases. 'Massive Blackout' Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power It was not immediately clear why every generating plant on the island went offline Wednesday. Puerto Rico has a history of problems with its electricity supply. Trump Waved Off Israeli Strike After Divisions Emerged in His Administration Israel developed plans for attacking Iranian nuclear facilities that would have required U.S. assistance. But some administration officials had doubts. See more U.S. news Politics Trump's Threats Force Institutions to Choose: Cut a Deal or Fight Back In a hint of a shift in strategy, some of the country's most powerful institutions have started choosing to resist. Law Firms Made Deals With Trump. Now He Wants More From Them. To avoid retribution, big firms agreed to provide free legal services for uncontroversial causes. To the White House, that could mean negotiating trade deals — or even defending the president and his allies. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Electrify Democrats Who Want to Fight Trump Bernie Sanders and his apparent heir, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have drawn enormous crowds on their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour, energizing a beaten-down Democratic Party. See more political news Business Fed Chair Lays Out Game Plan in Case of High Inflation and Slower Growth Jerome H. Powell warned that President Trump's tariffs could lead to a "challenging scenario" for the central bank. Stocks Fall as Powell Sees Tariff Challenges and Tech Pulls Back Semiconductor stocks fell after the Trump administration blocked companies from selling certain chips to China without a license. How China Took Over the World's Rare Earths Industry China seized mines and built factories. Japan took note and invested in Australia. But the United States did little despite concerns about control of supplies. See more business news Technology OpenAI Unveils Technology That Can 'Reason' With Images The company also introduced a new tool that helps computer programmers use chatbots when writing code. They Sell Party Supplies on Amazon. New Tariffs Threaten Their Future. An Illinois couple who sell party supplies on Amazon have been frantically trying to understand and adapt to new costs caused by President Trump's tariffs. Washington Takes Aim at DeepSeek and Its American Chip Supplier, Nvidia China's success in artificial intelligence has the Trump administration and lawmakers weighing rules and investigations to slow Beijing's progress in the industry. See more technology news Arts Michael B. Jordan, Ryan Coogler and a Dozen Years of Collaborations The star and the director of "Sinners" have risen in parallel since first working together over a decade ago. In a joint interview, they explain their connection. Brad Holland's Disruptive Vision His work pushed the boundaries of political cartoons, expanding the possibilities of illustration everywhere. See more arts news New York Trump Names Interim U.S. Attorney for Manhattan, Bypassing Schumer Senator Chuck Schumer had said he would block the permanent appointment of Jay Clayton, the president's choice to head one of the nation's most prestigious prosecutor's offices. 2 Guards Charged With Murder in Beating Death of Prisoner in New York In all, 10 officers were charged in connection with the vicious beating of Messiah Nantwi, 22, at the Mid-State Correctional Facility, which left him bloodied and unrecognizable. Adams's Legal Debt Rises to $3 Million as Donors Fade Away The federal charges against Mayor Eric Adams were dropped. Now he owes millions in legal expenses and must navigate a complex relationship with President Trump. See more New York news Food A Scrappy Pop-Up Restaurant Shuttles From Coast to Coast Sal's Place, an under-the-radar spot under a tent in Los Angeles, started on Cape Cod and moves back there every summer. 'Absolutely Delicious! 6 Stars Would Not Be Enough.' Readers love this Korean fried chicken recipe, and so do I. See more food news Science Space Travel and Tuberculosis Research Are Hit by Trump's Harvard Cuts Researchers who have lost funds warned of long-term repercussions, but several said their school should still refuse to comply with the federal government. Countries Agree on Treaty Aimed at Preventing Global Health Crises The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office. See more science news Magazine Is It Wrong to Remove a Card From Monopoly? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on altering board games to teach children ethical behavior. A Chicken à la King That's Actually Fit for a King The midcentury classic is still relevant — even worth celebrating — today. See more magazine news Well Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as the F.D.A. Halts Sales of Copycats U.S. regulators are trying to shut down the industry for compounded weight-loss drugs, which could result in higher costs or suspend treatment for patients. As Fentanyl Deaths Slow, Meth Comes for Maine A powerful stimulant that keeps users sleepless for days and can ignite psychosis and violence has been rattling Portland and its safety networks. Leading Nutrition Scientist Departs N.I.H., Citing Censorship Kevin Hall said his work on ultraprocessed foods has been "hobbled" under the Trump administration. Scientists have been raising such concerns for months. See more on Well Travel Olivia Munn's 5 Favorite Places in Tokyo The actress, who stars in the new Apple TV+ series "Your Friends & Neighbors," guides a treasure hunt though the city where she spent much of her childhood. The World's Most Anticipated Museum Is Finally Open. (Well, Mostly.) The Grand Egyptian Museum, outside Cairo, has been delayed by revolutions, wars, financial crises and a pandemic. At long last, here's a look inside. See more travel news Fashion & Style Tiny Love Stories: 'Young, Headstrong and Wrong' Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. A Bridal Collection From Rihanna Teases Fans Yet Again Savage x Fenty's new collection is the latest entry on a list of times the singer and her partner, ASAP Rocky, have alluded to being engaged. What Is Happening With Fyre Festival 2? After weeks of confusion, the organizers of the event have scrapped its location once again. See more fashion news Obituaries Leo Beenhakker, Winning Soccer Coach Without Borders, Dies at 82 Among many other accomplishments, he led tiny Trinidad and Tobago to the World Cup and Poland to its first appearance in the European championships. Andrew A. Beveridge, Who Found the Unexpected in Census Data, Dies at 79 With his own research group and as a professor at Queens College, he plumbed raw data for often-surprising insights about the way the country was changing. Wink Martindale, Popular and Durable Game Show Host, Dies at 91 He was involved in more than 20 game shows, most memorably as the host of "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough" in the 1970s and '80s. See more Obituaries Opinion Nicholas Kristof It's Time to Protect America From America's President Trump's authoritarian actions are vandalizing the American project. Guest Essay I Trained at an Amazon Center in Hangzhou. You'd Be Surprised What They Think of Trump. China's e-commerce ecosystem illustrates how Trump's tariffs only strengthen that country's hand. Jamelle Bouie America, This Is an Old and Brutal Tyranny Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia should not be in prison. Especially not in El Salvador. Zeynep Tufekci Magical Thinking About a Miracle Mineral Quick, everyone! Talk about fluoride, not measles! Guest Essay This Is What Trumponomics Is Really About Why an effort to reindustrialize America is likely to fail. Guest Essay I'm a Columbia Professor. Here's the Really Disheartening Part of This Mess. Where were these voices when the university was under assault from the Trump administration? See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. 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