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The New York Times – Thursday, April 3, 2025

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Trump Unveils Expansive Global Tariffs

The president said the charges, at least 10 percent on nearly all trading partners, would restore fairness, but experts warned they could destabilize the world’s economy.

‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections

The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than-expected losses in Florida suggest a once-demoralized Democratic base is animated again.

Israel Takes New Territory in Gaza, Squeezing Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had seized a corridor of land would could split one of Gaza’s largest city’s from the rest of the enclave.

Trump-Allied Prosecutor Looks to Undermine Biden Pardons

In an unorthodox move, Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney in Washington, is questioning former President Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s family and former White House officials about clemency.

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The New York Times – Wednesday, April 2, 2025

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Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Mangione, Bondi Says

The attorney general said the decision to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering an insurance executive, was in keeping with an executive order by President Trump.

No Toilet Paper and No Privacy: Returning to the Office, Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos

President Trump has described his new in-office requirement as a way to ensure workers are doing their jobs. He sees potentially leading more employees to quit as an added benefit.

A Family Business Empire, and a Culture of ‘Keeping Your Mouth Shut’

The Irving family businesses dominate Saint John, New Brunswick. They are a major employer, but residents say those jobs have come with a steep cost.

A Symbol of a City’s Rapid Growth Comes Crashing Down

The collapse of the Sky Villa complex in the Myanmar city of Mandalay buried an unknown number of people amid the earthquake on Friday that killed more than 2,700.

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The New York Times – Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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Marine Le Pen Falls to the Rule of Law and a Great Battle Looms

A court’s conviction of the far-right leader for embezzlement and its ban on her running for office have set off a new crisis for France.

Putin Keeps Pushing, With Trump and on the Battlefield

The Russian leader’s drones are deluging Ukrainian cities, while his negotiating tactics test the patience of the friendliest White House he has faced in decades.

A NATO Plane’s Busy Duty: Tracking (and Dodging) Russia in the Baltic Sea

The assignment was part of a new program aimed at suspected Russian sabotage. None has occurred since NATO began patrols.

Tariff Gambit Bets Americans Will Swallow Higher Prices

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues that the American dream is about more than cheap televisions, but inflation-weary consumers might disagree.

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The New York Times – Monday, March 31, 2025

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‘Mission South Africa’: How Trump Is Offering White Afrikaners Refugee Status

The United States has banned most refugees, including 20,000 people who were already ready to travel to the United States before President Trump took office. But Mr. Trump is making one exception.

On Minnesota’s Iron Range, Trump’s Tariffs Could Be Boom or Bust

A region near the Canadian border, whose mines provide most of the new ore used in producing domestic steel — and cars — has a lot at stake as trade wars intensify.

Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar

While China, Russia and other nations have rushed emergency response teams to the devastated country, the U.S., once a leader in foreign aid, has been slow to act.

She Devoted Her Life to Serving the U.S. Then DOGE Targeted Her.

A veteran who returned from Iraq injured and transformed, Joy Marver is now facing a crisis at home.

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The New York Times – Sunday, March 30, 2025

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How Colleges Are Cracking Down on Students Now

Colleges are using surveillance videos and search warrants to investigate students involved in pro-Palestinian protests. Experts say it’s a new frontier in campus security that could threaten civil liberties.

Trump Could Hand China a ‘Strategic Victory’ by Silencing Voice of America

Generations of Chinese, including our columnist, turned to U.S. government-run outlets for an education in democracy, rights and the English language.

A Question in Quake-Wracked Myanmar: Does This Augur the End of the Junta?

In a censored nation that runs on rumor and omens, people in Myanmar wonder whether the latest disaster might be a portent of regime change.

What’s More Powerful: Elon Musk’s Millions, or Liberal Anger at Him?

Voters will soon provide an answer in Wisconsin, where the billionaire has made himself the main character in a consequential court race that is set to shatter spending records.

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The New York Times – Saturday, March 29, 2025

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As Firms Sue to Stop Trump’s Executive Orders, a Split Emerges in Big Law

The president has targeted firms that he claims have “weaponized” the legal system. On Friday, Jenner & Block and WilmerHale fought back in court, while Mr. Trump said he’d reached a deal with Skadden to avert an executive order.

Major Quake Batters Myanmar; High Toll Is Feared as Buildings Topple

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts warned there could be tens of thousands dead.

Online ‘Pedophile Hunters’ Are Growing More Violent — and Going Viral

With the rise of loosely moderated social media platforms, a fringe vigilante movement is experiencing a dangerous evolution.

Trump Mentioned Biden 316 Times in 50 Days, Mostly to Blame Him for Things

A central dictum in the Trump White House is that Joseph R. Biden Jr. is to blame for just about anything and everything.

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The New York Times – Friday, March 28, 2025

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10,000 Federal Health Workers to Be Laid Off

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a major restructuring of the Health and Human Services Department, which now employs about 82,000 people.

The Signal Leak Has Little Precedent

The military takes extraordinary measures to keep combat operations secret, cutting off outside communications for service members before launching an attack.

A Journey on the Blue Train: Gilded Luxury in the World’s ‘Most Unequal Country’

On a trip from Cape Town to Pretoria, a reporter grapples with the whiplash of traveling through South Africa’s two worlds, from majestic mountains to struggling shantytowns.

What Happens to Your Brain When You Retire?

It’s challenging to stay mentally sharp and healthy through the major transition. Careful planning is key.

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The New York Times – Thursday, March 27, 2025

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Hegseth’s Leak Would Have Warned the Enemy. The White House Is Using Semantics to Obscure That.

War plan or battle plan? Classified or not? The answers to those questions amount to a distinction without much of a difference.

Inside Pete Hegseth’s Rocky First Months at the Pentagon

The disclosure of battle plans on a chat app created a new predicament for the defense secretary.

The Leaked Signal Chat, Annotated

The chat’s contents, which were obtained by The Atlantic after its editor in chief was added to the Signal group, provide a revealing look at private conversations between top Trump administration officials.

Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration’s Limits on ‘Ghost Guns’

The administration had tightened regulations on kits that can be easily assembled into nearly untraceable firearms.

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The New York Times – Wednesday, March 26, 2025

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Trump Downplays Signal Leak, Backing Waltz and Pointing Finger at Journalist

Democrats denounced the country’s top intelligence officials for “sloppy, careless, incompetent behavior” for discussing secret military plans in a group chat.

Now Europe Knows What Trump’s Team Calls It Behind Its Back: ‘Pathetic’

Trump officials have demanded more European military spending and questioned the continent’s values. Leaked messages show the depth of the rift.

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Fighting in Black Sea, White House Says

The deal was limited, and it was not clear when or how it would start. The Kremlin also demanded some Western sanctions be lifted first.

Forgotten in Jail Without a Lawyer: How a Texas Town Fails Poor Defendants

People in Maverick County spend months in jail waiting to be charged with minor crimes. Some are simply lost in the system.

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The New York Times – Tuesday, March 25, 2025

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Musk Is Positioned to Profit Off Billions in New Government Contracts

The boost in federal spending for SpaceX will come in part as a result of actions by President Trump and Elon Musk’s allies and employees who hold government positions. Supporters say he has the best technology.

Sudan’s Military Sweeps Across Capital, Hoping to Turn the War

A New York Times reporter and photographer were the first Western journalists to visit central Khartoum since the civil war broke out two years ago. The scale of how much has been lost was inescapable.

Hegseth Disclosed Secret War Plans in a Group Chat

The conversation among the defense secretary and other national security officials on a commercial messaging app mistakenly included the editor in chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg.