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View in browser May 13, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Trump's Plan to Accept Luxury Jet From Qatar Strains Bounds of Propriety The second Trump administration is blowing through limits on the mixing of public office and personal benefits. Hamas Frees American Held in Gaza in Deal That Largely Circumvents Israel Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli American national, was released following pressure from President Trump, who is set to travel to the region. Tariff Truce With China Demonstrates the Limits of Trump's Aggression President Trump's triple-digit tariffs on Chinese products disrupted global trade — but haven't appeared to result in major concessions from Beijing. Editors' Picks Coming Out of the Closet Was a Liberation. Why Are Some Peeking Back In? Long a place of hiding and shame, it's now being reconsidered in queer culture — and beyond. Opinion | What Kennedy Gets Right About the Chemicals in Our Food A handshake deal with the food industry will never be enough. World India and Pakistan Hold Talks Aimed at Extending Cease-Fire Civilian airports were reopened and stocks jumped in both nations, signs of confidence that the agreement to halt the most alarming fighting in decades was holding. Pope Leo XIV Calls for News Media to Shun Divisive Language In his first audience with journalists as the pontiff, Leo renewed pleas for a more peaceful world. He also spoke to Ukraine's president on Monday. Trump Wants Saudi Arabia to Invest Its Money in the U.S. All of It. President Trump goes to the Gulf kingdom this week seeking $1 trillion worth of investments in the United States — a sum equivalent to the entire Saudi gross domestic product for a year. See more world news U.S. When Getting Out of Jail Means a Deadly Walk Home Nearly every day in Santa Fe, N.M., people released from jail trudge along a dangerous highway to get back to town. Jails often fail to offer safe transport options for prisoners. Newsom Asks Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments, Escalating Crackdown "There are no more excuses," the California governor said in pushing for municipalities to address one of the most visible byproducts of homelessness. Harvard Argues It Has 'Common Ground' With Trump Administration In a letter, Harvard's president pointed to areas of agreement with the Trump administration, including a need for more "intellectual diversity." He also argued Harvard is not partisan. See more U.S. news Politics Why Trump Suddenly Declared Victory Over the Houthi Militia The militant group in Yemen was still firing at ships and shooting down drones, while U.S. forces were burning through munitions. 'MAGA Accounts' and No Tax on Tips: Republicans Plan to Inject Trump Into Tax Code House Republicans on Monday outlined their plans for a far-reaching tax bill that would deliver on several of President Trump's campaign pledges — for now. Auction to Dine With Trump Creates Foreign Influence Opportunity When the bidding stops Monday, the top buyers of a Trump family crypto coin will win a tour of the White House. See more political news Business Fed Official Still Bracing for Economic Shock Despite China Tariff Pause Austan D. Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Fed, said there was still a risk of higher consumer prices and slower growth amid elevated uncertainty about the White House's trade policy. Stocks Rally as U.S. and China Pull Back on Tariffs The S&P 500 logged its biggest gain in over a month after American and Chinese officials signaled a de-escalation in the trade war between the world's two largest economies. Newark Airport Had 3 Controllers on Duty When the Goal Is 14 The shortage on Monday forced the F.A.A. to delay flights to the busy airport for up to nearly seven hours, the latest problem to plague the airport. See more business news Arts With Guarantees Galore, Christie's Has a Rocky Start to Auction Week There was little excited bidding on the art collection of the Riggio family, who built their fortune on the Barnes & Noble bookstore chain — a caution flag for the art market. Can These Six Artists Predict the Fate of the Art Market? These bellwether artworks in the spring auctions this week may indicate whether a recovery is likely, after years of declining profits and high rollers. The Opera Built From Pyramids, Old Hollywood and Beyoncé The inspirations behind the staging of "Antony and Cleopatra," which imagines a world in which celebrities can be tantamount to gods. See more arts news New York Cuomo Loses $622,000 Over Concerns of Improper Super PAC Coordination The New York City Campaign Finance Board withheld the funds after concluding that former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo most likely coordinated ad language with a super PAC. New York Sues $400-a-Night 'Hotel' Listed on Airbnb in Test of New Law As it seeks to enforce a local law cracking down on short-term rentals, New York City has taken aim at a Greenwich Village hotel with several safety violations that offered rooms on sites like Airbnb. Yeshiva University Reverses Itself and Bans L.G.B.T.Q. Club The Orthodox Jewish university had reached a settlement with the club in March but said the group had violated the agreement by "operating as a pride club under a different name." See more New York news Food Group Dining on Ozempic? It's Complicated. As the use of GLP-1s soars in popularity, diners are wrestling with new restaurant etiquette dilemmas — and adjusting accordingly. How to Make Leftovers Feel Like a Feast Fatteh, a layered, adaptable dish popular across the Arab world, makes whatever you have on hand feel especially abundant. Crispy Cheese, Yes Please Crispy halloumi, specifically, nestled into blistered cherry tomatoes and velvety white beans for a speedy one-pan supper. See more food news Science With No Real Policy, Trump Asks Drugmakers to Lower U.S. Prices The president has long complained that the United States pays more for medicines than other wealthy countries. But he offered no clear legal authority to mandate lower prices. Flamingos Make Underwater Vortexes to Suck Up Prey Three cooperative birds and a model bird head helped scientists figure out what flamingos are actually doing when they stick their heads upside down underwater. 1 Astronaut, Many Cameras and 220 Days of Amazing Images From Space Don Pettit brought a photographer's eye to orbit, capturing the artistry of the cosmos and our planet. See more science news Well The F.D.A. Has Approved Three 'Natural' Food Colorings Here is what we know about their safety and how they'll be used. How Healthy Are Mangoes? The luscious tropical fruit is packed with flavor — and nutrients. Can You Reverse Tooth Decay? Advertisements for special toothpastes, powders and gums suggest that it's possible. Here's what dental experts say. See more on Well Fashion & Style Can I Wear a Sheath Dress Without Looking Like a MAGA Woman? Women in President Trump's circle have a very unified look. Our critic explains where that comes from, and how to style yourself against type. Looking for Belichick's Girlfriend? Try a Beauty Pageant in Maine. Jordon Hudson's relationship with Bill Belichick has caused quite a stir, and it brought a huge amount of attention to the Miss Maine USA contest this weekend. Can a $700 Calendar Save Your Marriage? Your spouse can't read your mind. But these products promise to "externalize the primary caregiver's brain." See more fashion news Obituaries Sharpe James, Revitalizing Newark Mayor Convicted of Corruption, Dies at 89 He presided over a rebirth of Newark's downtown but was found guilty after leaving office of conspiring to sell city-owned properties to a former companion for a fraction of their value. Robert Shapiro, Who Made NutraSweet a Household Name, Dies at 86 His promotion of the sugar substitute was a success. But later, as head of Monsanto, he faced blowback after the company rushed into genetically altered products. Terry Brunk, Professional Wrestler and 'Hardcore' Pioneer Known as Sabu, Dies Mr. Brunk rose to fame with the Extreme Championship Wrestling Circuit, pioneering a wrestling style that made use of props like tables and chairs. See more Obituaries Opinion Round Table 'Doubt Has Crept In': Three European Diplomats on Trusting America Three European former diplomats talk about what America meant to them and how that's changed. Guest Essay Josh Hawley: Don't Cut Medicaid Republicans should embrace their working class voters. Guest Essay Should Reporters Identify Judges by the President Who Nominated Them? Jurists have long surprised expectations based on party, and it's reassuring to see that continue. Michelle Goldberg Karma Comes for Kennedy Casey Means's nomination to be surgeon general has led to a rift in MAHA. Guest Essay Something Extraordinary Is Happening in My Country Serbian protesters are bravely combating a powerful autocratic government. Guest Essay Pope Leo XIV May Be a Stern Teacher for American Catholics Political partisanship is likely to become an even more untenable position for American Catholics than it already is. Guest Essay What Stalks Wolves Across Europe The Europe that permitted wolves to thrive is fracturing. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. 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