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Blanca, an Acclaimed Brooklyn Restaurant, Is Closing

The quirky tasting counter behind Roberta’s pizzeria mixed low-key vibes with high-stakes cuisine.

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Europe Is Ready to Make Its First Countermove to Trump Tariffs

European Union officials will vet and vote on a list of retaliatory tariffs this week, while contemplating what comes next.

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What to Know About the Destructive Spring Storm System

Heavy rains, damaging winds and dangerous floods have ravaged the South and the Midwest for days, killing at least 18 people.

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Stocks Plunge Worldwide, and Trump Faces Mass Protests

Plus, Wayne Gretzky’s record finally falls.

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How Contracting Work Became a Race to the Bottom

The reality of being a contractor includes inexperienced workers, sketchy business practices and low, low margins.

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Everything Is Going According to Plan

Will President Trump’s tariffs go down as one of the 100 worst decisions in presidential history? 50? 10?

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Adrienne Adams Pitches Guaranteed Income as Major Campaign Proposal

Adrienne Adams, the New York City Council speaker who is running for mayor, will release a plan to provide guaranteed income for homeless families.

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Trump’s Trade War Raises Bar for Fed Rate Cuts

Tariffs set to take effect this week risk stoking even higher inflation and slower growth than expected, complicating the central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.

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A Split on the Right Over Whether Teenagers Can Have Guns

Conservative judges have come to opposite conclusions on what the Second Amendment has to say about limiting the gun rights of those under 21.

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‘The Tsunami Is Coming’: China’s Global Exports Are Just Getting Started

A staggering $1.9 trillion in extra industrial lending is fueling a continued flood of exports that could be spread even wider across the world by the Trump tariffs.

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‘The White Lotus’: Jason Isaacs on His Character’s Fate in the Finale

The actor discussed accents, the awkwardness of onscreen nudity and his character’s surprising fate in the season finale.

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Gulf Coast Shrimpers See Hope in Trump’s Tariffs

After years struggling to compete with cheaper, farm-raised imported shrimp, shrimpers from Florida to Louisiana are optimistic that the new tariffs will help them.

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Trump’s Crusade Against Antisemitism Is Extremely Bad for the Jews

Antisemitism is real. But the enemy of our enemy is not necessarily our friend.

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Ukraine Questions Value of Black Sea Truce With Russia

Ukrainian Navy officers and business owners in the port city pondered what Kyiv could gain from a truce after it pushed back Russian vessels and resumed commercial shipping.

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Kennedy’s Plan to Send Health Officials to ‘Indian Country’ Angers Native Leaders

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is committed to improving the Indian Health Service. Native American leaders have doubts. “It’s shameful,” one said.

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This Is Why Conservatives Turned Against Foreign Aid

It became yet another arena for prosecuting America’s domestic disputes.

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10 Books Like ‘The White Lotus’ If You Can’t Wait for Next Season

From scathing satires of wealth to murder mysteries set at luxe resorts, these novels are sure to scratch that Mike White itch.

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In Trump’s Second Term, Retribution Comes in Many Forms

President Trump’s campaign to exact revenge against his perceived foes has turned out to be far more expansive, creative, efficient — and for now, less reliant on the justice system — than anticipated.

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How X Is Benefiting as Musk Advises Trump

The social media platform has experienced a return in advertisers and new exposure as an official source of government news.

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The Pandemic Is Not the Only Reason U.S. Students Are Losing Ground

For years, the country’s lowest-scoring students were steadily improving on national tests. Starting around 2013, something changed.

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What Is a Student Visa? The Rights and Risks Amid Trump’s Crackdown.

Federal immigration officials are rescinding the legal status of some international students, using rarely invoked powers.

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In 15 Years, 80,000 Homes in the New York Area May Be Lost to Flooding

The metro region’s housing shortage is acute. But by 2040, dozens of neighborhoods and suburbs are likely to have lost thousands of homes to floods, a new report found.

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China Tries to Downplay the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy

Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure. It is also censoring criticism at home.

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‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Finale Recap: Bloodshed and Sacrifice

Some characters got happy endings, while some decidedly did not. But there were enough twists to keep viewers guessing until the end.

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Trump’s Tariffs Imperil the Fortunes of a Nissan Factory Town

Kanda, on Japan’s southern coast, grew in tandem with an auto plant that sends half of the cars it makes to the United States.

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In a Strongman State, a Trump Order Extinguishes Flickers of Freedom

Cambodia’s authoritarian dynasty had silenced almost all of the country’s independent media. The remaining few are facing extinction because of an executive directive from President Trump.

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As Netanyahu Heads to Washington, Trump Is Already a Close Ally

President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are using similar playbooks as they face turmoil.

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Bitcoin Is Down 10% Since Trump’s Global Tariff Announcement

The rapid drop shows that cryptocurrencies, which the president has promoted, are subject to the same market gyrations as any other risky asset.

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Jay North, Child Star Who Played ‘Dennis the Menace,’ Dies at 73

Mr. North was best known for playing the towheaded Dennis Mitchell on the television series, which ran on CBS from 1959 to 1963.

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Stocks Are Set to Extend Sharp Fall

Futures on the S&P 500, which allow investors to trade the index before regular trading begins on Monday, added to last week’s sell-off.

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