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View in browser April 19, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump Officials Blame Mistake for Setting Off Confrontation With Harvard An official on the administration's antisemitism task force told the university that a letter of demands had been sent without authorization. Maryland Deportee Told Senator He Had Been in Isolation in El Salvador Prison Senator Chris Van Hollen said that Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia,who was deported and incarcerated in El Salvador, reported having been transferred after weeks in a maximum-security prison. Rubio Says U.S. to Decide in Days if End to War in Ukraine Is 'Doable' "If it is not possible to end the war in Ukraine, we need to move on," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said as he departed meetings in Paris. Editors' Picks The Women Who Think the World Needs More Babies At a convention of the pronatalist movement, the relatively few women in attendance agreed: Motherhood needs a rebrand. Opinion | How 13 Independent Voters Who Backed Trump Think He Is Doing So Far The participants discuss how they think Trump's second term is going. World U.S. Strikes on Yemeni Port Kill Dozens, Houthis Say President Trump has vowed that the Iran-backed Houthi militia will be "completely annihilated." But forceful American strikes do not seem to have deterred the Yemeni fighters. China-Built Airport in Nepal Was Littered With Corruption, Inquiry Finds A Nepali investigation blamed lawmakers and officials for looking the other way. The $216 million airport receives only one international flight a week. Choking, Shaking, Foaming at the Mouth: Syrians Recount Gas Attack Syria's ousted dictator, Bashar al-Assad, unleashed a Sarin gas strike on the suburbs of Damascus in 2013, killing at least 1,500. Now, the survivors want justice. See more world news U.S. Guns, Extreme Views and Chaotic Childhood Shaped Suspect in Florida State Shooting His biological mother said in an interview on Friday that she was bewildered by the attack, and had been against the presence of firearms in her son's life. Milwaukee's Lead Crisis: Flaky Paint, Closed Schools and a C.D.C. in Retreat Some children were exposed to lead and investigators found flaking paint inside aging schools. Two federal experts, expected to help guide the response, have lost their jobs. White House of Worship: Trump Elevates Christian Prayer and Power Evangelical leaders are relishing the new atmosphere at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue — and greater access to the president. See more U.S. news Politics After Attacking Judges, Trump Administration Blames Judge for Escalating Tensions The administration cast the threat by the judge, James E. Boasberg, to open criminal contempt proceedings as another salvo in an increasingly bitter battle between the White House and the courts. Trump Shifted on Tariffs After Bond Holders Got Jittery. He Held Millions Himself. As of August, the president's investment portfolio showed significantly more in bonds than in stocks. It is unclear if his personal holdings had any bearing on his decisions regarding tariffs. Risk of Financial Panic Tempers Trump on Firing Powell President Trump again attacked the chair of the Federal Reserve this week, but advisers say the president has turned more cautious on policies that could stoke extreme financial volatility again. See more political news Business It's Gotten Riskier to Be a Long-Term Investor President Trump's policies have shaken the markets. Protect yourself first, and, only then, take advantage of investment bargains, our columnist says. Is This the End of Impulse Shopping? The chief executive of QVC Group, David Rawlinson II, on tariffs, TikTok, and other threats to the company's future. Are Easter Baskets Getting Out of Hand? Social media feeds are awash in images of lavish baskets overflowing with expensive gifts. Some parents are giving their children bikes. Others are pushing back. See more business news Technology Google Makes History With Rapid-Fire Antitrust Losses Within a year, two federal judges declared the tech giant a monopoly in search and ad technology. The tide may be turning for antitrust. U.S. Chipmakers Fear They Are Ceding China's A.I. Market to Huawei New restrictions on semiconductor exports to China are scrambling sales and fueling concerns that the Chinese tech giant will become a chip-making powerhouse. See more technology news Arts The 'Pride & Prejudice' Hand Flex: One Gesture and the Web Is Still Swooning The subtle expression of longing in the 2005 adaptation wasn't meant to be a key moment. Even the director is surprised it took on a life of its own. A Harlem Youth Center Still Thrives in an Uncertain Moment Three years after opening its visual jolt of a new headquarters, the Brotherhood Sister Sol has become even more of a haven for the young people it serves. How John Cena Became the Last Great Crossover Wrestling Star As his in-ring career draws to a close, the most popular star in W.W.E. is trying out a new role: the bad guy. See more arts news New York An 'Army of Child Laborers' Enriches Shen Yun, Ex-Dancers Say in Suit The group performing traditional Chinese dance has been under scrutiny for its treatment of performers and financial practices. In Face of Trump's Hostility, Hochul Responds With Barbed Gratitude President Trump said he was taking over the Penn Station project. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has at times aggressively criticized Mr. Trump, went a different route. See more New York news Food Meat Is Back, on Plates and in Politics After years in which "plant-based" was the mantra, meat once again dominates the national conversation about dinner. Too Many People Talked About Tuna Fight Club This butchery bacchanal, one of London's most exclusive dinner reservations, has become an influencer magnet. Easter With a Chance of Meatballs My lamb meatballs in spiced tomato sauce, that is, a five-star recipe I adapted from one by Suzanne Goin. See more food news Well Kennedy Claimed Autism 'Destroys' Lives. Autistic People Disagree. People in the community called the remarks dehumanizing and warned they could perpetuate harmful stigma. She Kept Her Condition Secret for Decades, Then Bared It All Online Millions of people compulsively pick their skin or pull their hair. Social media is helping some of them to recover. What to Know About Eli Lilly's Daily Pill for Weight Loss Eli Lilly reported promising results from a study of its experimental oral drug that could rival popular injections to treat obesity and diabetes. See more on Well Travel Battling 'Eat and Flee' Tourists, Venice Brings Its Entrance Fee Back A measure to limit day tourism on peak days began for the second year on Friday, charging day trippers five euros (or 10 for the spontaneous traveler). Hitting the Trails on the Wilder Side of a Party Island Majorca, in the Mediterranean, is known for its nightlife, but it offers hiking, biking and trail running worth getting up early for. How to Haggle When There's No Set Price Bargaining, a common practice in many countries, may seem daunting to first timers. Here are some tips to get a fair deal, and maybe even make a new friend. See more travel news Real Estate A House That Floats Above the Landscape A couple wanted to build a house on a sloped lot in Washington State, but they didn't want to cut into the hillside to lay a foundation. They found a better solution. $2.1 Million Homes in Muskoka, Ontario Muskoka is a popular 'cottage country' destination with 1,600 lakes, two hours north of the Greater Toronto Area. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Ralph Lauren Introduces the Big Pants Index You might not guess what it is, but it makes a lot of sense. With a Long-Awaited Kiss, 'the Crowd Went Crazy' Gianna Lozano and Nicholas Perla hit it off right away after meeting in 2021 at a church event. While dating, both decided to forgo physical intimacy. A Match Reveals a Secret History Did I want to expose my mother's past, or bury it? See more fashion news Obituaries Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, a Calming Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dies at 85 From 2003 to 2009, he brought a quiet style of leadership to his Southeast Asian nation after the strongman rule of Mahathir Mohamad. John J. LaFalce, 85, Congressman Who Pushed for Love Canal Cleanup, Dies A 14-term Democrat from Western New York, he sponsored financial reforms to aid consumers and pressed Washington to protect Americans from environmental hazards. Don Mischer, Master of Live Television, Is Dead at 85 He produced and directed major events like the Oscars, Emmys and Tonys, as well as Super Bowl halftime shows and Olympic opening ceremonies. See more Obituaries Opinion The Opinions The Trump Administration Is Disappearing People Like the Soviet Union The courts can only do so much to protect us. Will more people be doomed to the fate of Kilmar Abrego Garcia? 33 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay This Crypto Presidency Should Worry Us All Donald Trump's self-serving crypto push worsens criminal activity and heightens risks for financial markets. Guest Essay My School District Could Have Avoided This Supreme Court Case Our community failed to resolve tension over L.G.B.T.Q.-themed books with the time-tested tools of straight talk, compromise and extending one another a little grace. Guest Essay If You Care About Your Savings, Pay Attention to Trump's Attack on The Fed The president's threat to fire Jerome Powell is more than a personal spat. It's a direct challenge to the economic foundation that has helped America prosper. Guest Essay Kennedy's Vaccine Hypocrisy Is Unsustainable Did anyone really think Kennedy would soften his hostility to vaccines? Guest Essay Tariffs Won't Fix Our Trade Imbalance. This Will. We should be laser-focused on raising our export capacity. 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