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View in browser May 8, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News 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. is racing to address the problems. Recession Warnings Are Everywhere, Except in the Data Mainstream measures have been slow to detect the impact of tariffs and uncertainty, leaving economists to scour earnings calls and private-sector data sources. 3 Former Officers Acquitted of All State Charges in Tyre Nichols's Death The former Memphis officers had been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the beating death of Mr. Nichols. Editors' Picks He Hears Voices in His Head. He Also Helped Win an Election. He ran a successful political campaign, sometimes from a psych ward, sometimes living on the street. He has found a way to thrive. Opinion | 'A Kind of Last Hurrah for Liberal Catholicism?': Three Conservative Catholics on Pope Francis and the Conclave A discussion about Pope Francis' pontificate and who will be elected the next pope. World The Indian Aircraft Pakistan Says It Shot Down Tensions between India and Pakistan have risen sharply in the weeks since a terrorist attack in Kashmir. On Wednesday, India hit Pakistan and appears to have lost aircraft in the strike. Waiting for the Smoke That Heralds a New Pope As 133 cardinals were sequestered in the Sistine Chapel where they would vote for a new leader of the Catholic Church, the faithful and the curious gathered in St. Peter's Square. Airstrikes Pound Gaza as Israel Announces Plans to Displace More Residents Israel's plan to capture more land in Gaza and relocate thousands of civilians has heightened a sense of hopelessness among Palestinians. See more world news U.S. This Auto Parts C.E.O. Gave Trump's Tariffs a Chance. Now He's Not So Sure. The chief executive of Detroit Axle, which sells car parts that are mostly imported from China, is adjusting his business and hoping for a new trade deal. Detained Tufts Student Must Be Moved to Vermont, Court Rules Rumeysa Ozturk, an international student from Turkey, was detained in Massachusetts in March and later taken to Louisiana. The ruling said she must be transferred within a week. Congress Grills College Presidents With an Old Script and New Threats In a House hearing, lawmakers scrutinized a set of college leaders from institutions outside the Ivy League schools that have drawn the Trump administration's attention. See more U.S. news Politics A Most Sensitive Subject in the White House: Where Is Melania? Mrs. Trump has spent fewer than 14 days at the White House since her husband was inaugurated 108 days ago. Johnson Rules Out an Aggressive Plan to Cut Medicaid as G.O.P. Moderates Waver The Republican speaker's decision underscored the resistance in his party to politically painful reductions to the program, and drew a backlash from the hard right, which is demanding deep cuts. Hegseth's Use of Passwords Raises New Security Concerns Revelations about the defense secretary's passwords came after he discussed details of planned U.S. airstrikes on a messaging app. See more political news 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 Says U.S. Won't Drop Tariffs Ahead of China Talks The Treasury secretary and trade representative plan to meet with Chinese officials this weekend to discuss trade and economic matters. Disney to Build a Magic Kingdom Theme Park in the Middle East 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. See more business news Technology 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. How to Use the A.I.-Powered Writing Tools on Your Phone Artificial intelligence software — some already free on your device — can quickly compose and edit documents. But be sure to check its work. See more technology news Sports Robert Kubica, a Former F1 Driver, Has Found Success in Endurance Racing He was almost killed in a crash in 2011, which all but ended his Formula 1 career. Now he's on top of endurance racing. In Belgium, the Long History of a Famed Track The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps was created in 1921 and curves through the beauty of the Ardennes in Belgium. Running the Team, and Racing on It Kamui Kobayashi is the team principal of Toyota Gazoo Racing and has learned to strike a balance between being the boss and a driver. See more sports news Arts 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 accusations were "false" and "vile." Michael Pitt, 'Boardwalk Empire' Actor, Is Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges Mr. Pitt faces numerous charges, including assault and strangulation, based on encounters in 2020 and 2021. He has pleaded not guilty. Liam Payne Left a $32.3 Million Estate and No Will, Reports Say Mr. Payne, a former member of the boy band One Direction, died after falling from a third-story hotel balcony in October. See more arts news New York Police Remove Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Occupying Columbia Library The protesters had appeared to be attempting to rekindle the movement that swept the campus last spring. Flu Killed 25 Children in New York This Season, the Most in Many Years Amid declining vaccination rates, the 2024-25 influenza season exacted a heavy toll, with 216 pediatric deaths nationwide. Helicopter Broke Apart Before Crashing Into Hudson River, Report Says A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board did not provide an explanation for the crash, which left six people dead. See more New York news Food 25 Years of N.Y.C. Dining A timeline of major food moments — restaurant openings, innovations, fads, pop culture cameos, blackouts and bans — that changed life in New York City in the first quarter of the 21st century. Empty Nesting Is Hard. This Carrot Cake Is Anything But. For years, Genevieve Ko would make this dessert for her kids. Now that they're grown, she's streamlined it for them — and you. Add This Malai Chicken and Potatoes to Your Sheet-Pan-Dinner Rotation "You know it's good when everyone crowds around the sheet pan after dinner to scrape up whatever sauce got left behind with their fingers!" See more food news Science Genetic Study Retraces the Origins of Coronaviruses 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 one, in the wildlife trade. A Half-Ton Spacecraft Lost by the Soviets in 1972 Is Coming Home 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 come down. Kennedy Announces New Database for Research Into 'Root Causes' of Autism The director of the National Institutes of Health previously floated — then walked back — the idea of an autism registry, alarming researchers and parents. See more science news Magazine Can Trump Turn Back the Economic Clock? The president thinks he can return America to manufacturing glory — but the cycles of economic history are hard to break. Is It Colonialism When Europeans Retire in Cheaper Countries? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on the impact of making another country your home in retirement. 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. See more magazine news Well Ultraprocessed Foods Linked to Early Symptoms of Parkinson's A new study did not prove that the foods caused the disease, but experts said it was a step toward understanding how food choices affect brain health. The 'We Can Do Hard Things' Crew Is All Out of Advice In their new book, Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach and Amanda Doyle admit they don't have the key to happiness. And their podcast audience loves them for it. 3 Things a Couples Therapist Wants You to Do for Your Relationship Terry Real shares simple strategies for surviving fights and maintaining long-term intimacy. See more on Well Obituaries 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 Black women. Jim Dent, Long-Driving Golfer on PGA and Senior Tours, Dies at 85 Honing his skills on segregated courses, he became one of the few Black golfers in the pro ranks, following the lead of Charlie Sifford, Pete Brown and Lee Elder. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay Did One of My Students Hate Me Enough to Lie to Get Me in Trouble? Trump's assault on higher education could get worse — far worse. Binyamin Appelbaum The Really Unfair Thing About the Met Gala The charitable tax deduction is distorting American philanthropy. Guest Essay The Political Tariff Trap for Republicans Republican leaders face a problem: They have staked it all on passing the tax bill, but that bill makes it more difficult to criticize President Trump's tariffs. Guest Essay In a World of Addictive Foods, We Need GLP-1s We may be at the brink of reclaiming our health. Jessica Grose MAGA Beauty Is Built to Go Viral These Republican women use the vernacular of influencers to spread their message. It's working, for now. Sara Kontar A Syrian's Tantalizing Glimpse of Her Lost Home After the fall of the Assad regime, not all Syrian refugees can return to the country. One comes as close as she can. 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. 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