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Front Page: The New York Times – April 8, 2023

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In Dealing With China, U.S. and Europe Take Different Tacks

President Emmanuel Macron of France shaking hands with President Xi Jinping of China in front of large Chinese and French flags.
President Emmanuel Macron of France talked with President Xi Jinping of China about strengthening commerce between Europe and China during a visit to Beijing this month.

The Biden administration says there is “convergence.” But trans-Atlantic leaders adopt different strategies on security and trade issues — including on Ukraine and Taiwan.

U.S. Job Growth Eases, but Extends Its Streak

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Employers added 236,000 jobs as the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate increases appeared to take a toll. The unemployment rate fell to 3.5 percent.

The Biden administration says there is “convergence.” But trans-Atlantic leaders adopt different strategies on security and trade issues — including on Ukraine and Taiwan.

Judge Invalidates F.D.A. Approval of the Abortion Pill Mifepristone

The Texas judge’s ruling was quickly contradicted by another federal judge in Washington State who ordered the F.D.A. to keep mifepristone available.

New Batch of Classified Documents Appears on Social Media Sites

Secret documents that appear to detail American national security secrets on Ukraine, the Middle East and China have surfaced online.

In A.I. Race, Microsoft and Google Choose Speed Over Caution

Technology companies were once leery of what some artificial intelligence could do. Now the priority is winning control of the industry’s next big thing.

The New York Times Book Review – April 9, 2023

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The New York Times Book Review – April 9, 2023:

It’s Like ‘Little Women’ — but With Basketball

This is a series of six small drawings of men and women dressed in white, standing in a hilly rural landscape.
Credit…Kristina Tzekova

In “Hello Beautiful,” Ann Napolitano puts a fresh spin on the classic story of four sisters.

“It is your God-given right as an American fiction writer,” Ursula K. Le Guin once said, to change point of view. But “you need to know that you’re doing it,” she warned, and “some American fiction writers don’t.”

Osamu Dazai, With Help From TikTok, Keeps Finding New Fans

A black-and-white photograph of the author Osamu Dazai, who is resting his chin on his hand and looking to his left.
The Japanese novelist Osamu Dazai.

The enduring appeal of a midcentury Japanese novelist who wrote of alienation and suicide.

The first thing you hear is an eerie synth tone, followed by a portentous, insinuating voice. “Tell me, Dazai,” it says. “Why is it you wish to die?”

“Let’s turn that question around,” someone earnestly replies. “Is there really any value to this thing we call … living?” Then a beat drops, accompanied by distorted shouts.

Real People, Reincarnated in the Pages of New Novels

This is an illustration featuring six coin-like drawings in orange, teal, purple in pink, layered over a monochromatic street scene.
Credit…Michelle Mildenberg

These hefty books explore the lives of a former poet, a polarizing artist and a Scottish rebel from unexpected angles.

One of the great attractions of historical fiction is its ability to approach the past from unexpected angles, allowing us to consider famous figures in surprising ways. It’s a tactic that pays off brilliantly in Stephen May’s elegantly acerbic SELL US THE ROPE (Bloomsbury, 240 pp., paperback, $18), which features a thuggish former poet who calls himself Koba. The world will later know him as Stalin.

Front Page: The New York Times – Friday April 7, 2023

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U.S. Acknowledges Afghanistan Evacuation Should Have Started Sooner

Afghans trying to flee the country waved their documents at U.S. Marines outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August 2021.

President Biden’s decision to end a 20-year war in August 2021 led to the swift collapse of the Afghan government and military. His administration has placed heavy blame on his predecessor.

I.R.S. Unveils $80 Billion Plan to Overhaul Tax Collection

The Internal Revenue Service unveiled a plan to lay the groundwork for a significant overhaul of one of the most scrutinized arms of the federal government.

The 10-year strategy document outlines a focus on improving customer service and cracking down on tax evasion by corporations and the wealthy.

In Northern Ireland Town, Painful Memories Lie Beneath a Fragile Peace

Twenty-five years after the Good Friday Agreement ended an era of bloodshed, this is a moment to celebrate reconciliation across Northern Ireland. But for many, the past is not always easy to leave behind.

Safety Net Barriers Add to Child Poverty in Immigrant Families

Both legal immigrants and undocumented parents face hurdles in getting aid. The problem has grown more acute as children of immigrants account for a growing share of young people.

Preview: New York Times Magazine – April 9, 2023

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The New York Times Magazine – April 9, 2023: In this issue, Jim Rutenberg on how giving its audience what it wanted pushed Fox into a $1.6 billion bind; Elisabeth Zerofsky on Poland’s new political realities due to the war in Ukraine; Lydia Kiesling on the TV show “Yellowjackets”; Meg Bernhard on an L.A. school where the pandemic never ended; and more.

How Fox Chased Its Audience Down the Rabbit Hole

Rupert Murdoch built an empire by giving viewers exactly what they wanted. But what they wanted — election lies and insurrection — put that empire (and the country) in peril.

Poland’s War on Two Fronts

President Andrzej Duda arriving at the Royal Castle in Warsaw to welcome President Biden in February.
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Long at odds with the E.U. over its domestic policies, the right-wing government is winning allies with its staunch defense of Ukraine. Which battle matters most?

‘Yellowjackets’ Shows Us the Teenage Girlhood We Were Hungry For

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On set with the hit mystery series, which, amid all the gore, presents one of the most sensitive portraits of women on TV.

Front Page: The New York Times – April 6, 2023

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Wisconsin Rout Points to Democrats’ Enduring Post-Dobbs Strength

Janet Protasiewicz, second from right, celebrated her victory in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race with the three sitting liberal justices, from left, Jill Karofsky, Rebecca Dallet and Ann Walsh Bradley.

A resounding victory by a liberal judge who ran on abortion rights showed that a largely unified political left is keeping up its momentum, and served as a new warning sign to Republicans.

Trump’s Charges Bring Doubts, Hopes and Uncertainty in Both Parties

In the coming months, former President Donald J. Trump will have to balance his presidential campaign with court proceedings and possibly a trial in New York.

To some Republicans and Democrats, the charges appeared flimsy and less consequential than many had hoped. To others, the case had the potential to reverberate politically.

In Ohio, Electric Cars Are Starting to Reshape Jobs and Companies

The state, heavily dependent on the auto industry, is a case study in whether electric vehicles will create or destroy jobs.

Zelensky Gets Hero’s Welcome in Poland, Cementing Ukraine’s Ties

Polish leaders backed Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership, but even without that, Russia’s invasion is making the alliance’s eastern flank more united, and more important.

Front Page: The New York Times – Wednesday, April 5

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From President to Defendant: Trump Pleads Not Guilty to 34 Felonies

Donald J. Trump waved as he arrived at the courthouse to surrender.

The former president, who appeared in a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday, is accused of covering up a potential sex scandal during the 2016 election.

Biden Has the Oval Office. But Trump Has Center Stage.

President Biden addressed reporters for four minutes on Tuesday, a day when his predecessor commanded much of the spotlight.

The White House hopes the chaos of Donald Trump’s legal challenges will reinforce the reasons voters turned to President Biden in 2020.

Analysis: A Surprise Accusation Bolsters a Risky Case Against Trump

The unsealed case against Donald J. Trump accuses him of falsifying records in part to lay the groundwork for planned lies to tax authorities.

Finland Joins NATO in a Power Shift and Rebuke to Putin

The Nordic country became the alliance’s 31st member on Tuesday, spurred by the war in Ukraine, in a strategic setback for President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

Front Page: The New York Times, Tuesday April 4, 2023

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Trump Arrives in New York for an Arraignment That Will Make History

Mayor Adams told protesters that the city “is always ready” as Donald J. Trump returned to Trump Tower on the eve of becoming the first ex-president to be indicted.

Millions on Medicaid May Soon Lose Coverage as Pandemic Protections Expire

Kialah Marshall and a group of co-workers call 75 to 100 Medicaid recipients a day to warn them that their coverage could be in jeopardy.

A requirement that states keep people on Medicaid during the coronavirus pandemic has come to an end, and 15 million people could lose their coverage as a result.

NASA Names Diverse Astronaut Crew for Artemis II Moon Mission

The crew’s 10-day journey around the moon and back in 2024 is a crucial step toward returning Americans to the moon on a sustained basis.

Death and Justice on the Border: A Migrant Is Killed, a Rancher Is Charged

An unarmed Mexican man was shot as he crossed an Arizona ranch. The case against the ranch owner has prompted a backlash among supporters who say he is the real victim.

Front Page: The New York Times, Monday April 3, 2023

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A Presidential Candidate and a City Brace for a Consequential Week

Donald J. Trump addressing supporters last month at a rally in Waco, Texas. He will be arraigned on Tuesday in Manhattan.
CREDITCHRISTOPHER LEE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES

Donald Trump and his campaign spent the weekend making plans for his arrest, and how to capitalize on it, while officials in New York prepared for potential turmoil.

Trump Flourishes in the Glare of His Indictment

Donald Trump addressing supporters during a rally in Waco, Texas, in March.
CREDITCHRISTOPHER LEE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES

The former president’s appetite for attention has been fundamental to his identity for decades. Where others may focus on the hazards of a criminal case, he raises money, promotes his campaign and works to reduce the case to a cliffhanging spectacle.

Louisiana State Wins N.C.A.A. Women’s Title With Rout of Clark and Iowa

Angel Reese starred and talked trash as her Tigers held Caitlin Clark and Iowa at bay in a 102-85 victory.

A Front Company and a Fake Identity: How the U.S. Came to Use Spyware It Was Trying to Kill.

The Biden administration has been trying to choke off use of hacking tools made by the Israeli firm NSO. It turns out that not every part of the government has gotten the message.

Front Page: The New York Times – April 2, 2023

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How Alvin Bragg Resurrected the Case Against Donald Trump

Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, leaves his office after a grand jury indicted former President Donald J. Trump over a $130,000 hush-money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels.
CREDITDAVE SANDERS FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES

A year ago, the investigation into the former president appeared from the outside to be over. But a series of crucial turning points led to this week’s indictment.

Venice Is Saved! Woe Is Venice.

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After centuries of flooding, Venice has at long last raised seawalls to save itself from high water.

China Draws Lessons From Russia’s Losses in Ukraine, and Its Gains

With an eye on a possible conflict over Taiwan, analysts have scrutinized the war for insights ranging from the importance of supply lines to the power of nuclear threats.

A Chicago Mayoral Hopeful Who Took on Hard-to-Fix Schools Faces a Political Shift

Paul Vallas has long been a supporter of charter schools. He is running against Brandon Johnson, an ex-teacher with a different approach.

Front Page: The New York Times – April 1, 2023

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Trump Prepares to Surrender in New York as Police Brace for Protests

Former President Donald J. Trump speaking at a campaign rally in Waco, Texas, last week. The former president is expected to be arraigned in Manhattan criminal court on Tuesday.
CREDITCHRISTOPHER LEE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES

The former president is expected to answer charges with the Secret Service in tow before a judge in the often grimy and ill-lit criminal courthouse in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday.

For Some G.O.P. Voters, Fatigue Slows the Rush to Defend Trump

Trump supporters outside Mar-a-Lago on Friday in Florida. Republican voters across the country had mixed reactions to the indictment of Donald Trump.
CREDITJOSH RITCHIE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES

The Republicans who will pick their 2024 nominee expressed anger, defensiveness and also embarrassment about the indictment facing Donald J. Trump.

Biden’s Response to Trump’s Indictment? 4 Ways to Say No Comment.

President Biden believes that presidents should not comment on pending legal matters. He also does not want to be baited into a reaction.

Nebraska’s Fight Over Transgender Care Turns Personal and Snarls Lawmaking

One state senator has been filibustering for weeks, trying to block a bill that would ban transition-related medical treatment for young people.