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Harvey Weinstein Becomes an Unlikely Voice in the Push to Close Rikers

The disgraced producer has complained volubly about his treatment in jail on Rikers Island. Advocates for detainees say any attention to conditions there can’t hurt.

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Will a Federal Judge Break Up Google?

On Monday, the tech giant and the U.S. government face off in court over how to fix the company’s online search monopoly. The outcome could alter Google and Silicon Valley.

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What to Know About Broker Fees in New York City

A new law that will require many landlords, and not renters, to cover broker fees is set to take effect in less than two months. It may change how New Yorkers move.

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Willy Ley Was a Prophet of Space Travel. His Ashes Were Found in a Basement.

During his life, Willy Ley predicted the dawn of the Space Age with remarkable accuracy. How did his remains end up forgotten in a co-op on the Upper West Side?

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Hidden Above a Trap Door, 17th-Century Frescoes Come to Light

While inspecting a sumptuous villa in Rome, an electrician stumbled across long lost works by the Baroque painter Carlo Maratta.

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Markets Slump on Persistent Concern That Tariffs Will Hurt Growth

Trump’s tariffs continued to jar investors on Monday as stocks in Asia mostly fell and the U.S. dollar weakened.

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There’s a Reason the World Is a Mess, and It’s Not Trump

Global economic stagnation underlies today’s disarray.

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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 2 Recap: Revenge

The shocking twist in this week’s episode is sure to have all kinds of fallout. One consequence is certain: The show will never be the same.

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Bukele Proposes Deal That Would Free Deported Venezuelans

President Nayib Bukele said he would free the Venezuelans that the Trump administration deported to El Salvador if Venezuela releases the same number of prisoners, including members of the opposition.

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Trump Raised $239 Million for Inauguration, More Than Doubling His Own Record

The staggering amount, disclosed in a filing with the Federal Election Commission, was driven by corporate America’s eagerness to win the president’s favor.

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Syria’s Easter Celebrations Pass Peacefully, in Early Test of New Government

At least in the capital, Damascus, the Christian holiday festivities were protected and joyfully observed. Religious minorities are still wary, however, about the new leaders’ commitment to inclusivity.

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Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat

The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.

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3 Men Die in Fire in Overcrowded House in Queens

The house in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood had no working smoke detectors and was crammed with tenants, fire officials said.

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When They Don’t Recognize You Anymore

People with dementia often forget even close family members as the disease advances. “It can throw people into an existential crisis,” one expert said.

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Bunnies, Bonnets, Brights and Blooms at New York’s Easter Parade

Time for revelry, and a celebration of spring, Sunday in the city.

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After Meeting Wrongly Deported Man, Van Hollen Accuses Trump of Defying Courts

“Facilitating his return means something more than doing nothing, and they are doing nothing,” Senator Chris Van Hollen said after his trip to El Salvador.

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After meeting wrongly deported man, Van Hollen accuses Trump of defying courts.

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2 Dead in Oklahoma Flooding After Tornadoes Strike Texas

Two people died after their vehicle was trapped in floodwaters. Hail and strong winds were possible in parts of Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma on Sunday, forecasters said.

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Inside a City Swept by Roving Gunmen, Deadly Grudges and Fear

A sectarian-fueled killing spree exposed how fragile peace is in Syria, where the government’s control is limited and tension runs deep after nearly 14 years of civil war.

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Israel’s Military Cites ‘Professional Failures’ in Killings of Gaza Medics

In a statement summarizing its investigation into the deadly episode, the military said a deputy commander would be dismissed.

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Alito Releases Dissent in Supreme Court Decision Blocking Deportations

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote that the court’s overnight order blocking the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelans under a wartime law was not “necessary or appropriate.”

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Pope Meets With JD Vance After Criticism of Trump Administration

Francis and the vice president briefly exchanged Easter wishes, the Vatican said. An earlier meeting between Mr. Vance and church officials involved “an exchange of opinions” on migration.

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America Wants a God

Today, we’re introducing “Believing,” a yearlong project from The Times exploring how people experience religion and spirituality now.

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Pope Francis Blesses Faithful at Easter Mass

The pontiff, appearing frail from a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica, blessed a crowd gathered on the square outside. But a Vatican aide delivered a papal address that focused on global conflicts.

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‘A Huge Negative Shock’: Three Experts Game Out Recession Odds and Economic Uncertainty

A look at tariffs, the Fed, the dollar and how uncertainty is wreaking havoc on financial markets.

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A Good Doctor Knows When to Bend the Rules

Some physicians agree to patients’ requests for unproven treatment or altered vaccine schedules.

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Sherrod Brown: Trump’s Tariffs Do Nothing for Workers

Democrats should not confuse Trump’s tariff disaster for a trade policy that helps workers.

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6 Killed as Giant Waves Batter Australia

The victims fell or were swept into the ocean, according to the police, as swells pounded Sydney and other places along the country’s east coast. At least two others were missing.

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The Business Playbook for Tariff Chaos

President Trump’s trade war is forcing companies to cut costs, raise prices, shrink profits, discontinue products and find other suppliers.

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‘Sinners’ Is a Box Office Success (With a Big Asterisk)

Ryan Coogler’s original horror film was expected to sell a strong $40 million-plus in tickets over the weekend. But its profitability remains a long way off.

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