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Pope Francis and the End of the Imperial Papacy
Papal weakness has also opened up new possibilities for Christian and Catholic witness.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesTrump Aides Solicit Ideas to Raise Birthrate, From Baby Bonuses to Fertility Planning
Baby bonuses and menstrual cycle classes are among the ideas pitched to Trump aides as they consider plans to try boosting the birthrate.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Will a New Pope Be Chosen After Francis’ Death?
Many of the rituals and procedures of selecting a new pope — designed to ensure secrecy and an orderly transition — have remained unchanged for centuries.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About Trump’s Antitrust Efforts Against Google, Meta and Other Tech Giants
The Trump administration is continuing an aggressive effort to rein in the power of the biggest tech companies. Here’s what to know.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Cardinals Must Now Decide on Francis’ Legacy
Cardinals prepare to gather in Rome for the conclave to decide on Francis’ successor and the direction they want the church to take.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Is Signal, the App Involved in a War Plans Security Breach?
The app, which was introduced in 2014 and has hundreds of millions of users, is widely viewed as the safest messaging tool because of its encryption technology.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat Happens When a Pope Dies?
The pope was released from a lengthy hospital stay less than a month ago for a life-threatening respiratory condition.
New York Times Top StoriesIsraeli Minister Says Freeing Hostages Not ‘Most Important’ Aim of the War
The far-right finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, said the more crucial goal was ensuring that Hamas no longer ruled the Gaza Strip.
New York Times Top StoriesLarry David: My Dinner With Adolf
When a private meeting goes unexpectedly.
New York Times Top StoriesCATL Announces Major Advances in E.V. Batteries
CATL, the world’s largest maker of batteries for electric vehicles, described breakthroughs that could make E.V.s more competitive with gasoline-powered cars.
New York Times Top StoriesRemembering Pope Francis
The pontiff has died at 88. We look at his life and his influence on more than one billion Catholics.
New York Times Top StoriesPope Francis Dies at 88, and Another Hegseth Signal Chat
Plus, more stories from our newsroom.
New York Times Top StoriesPope Francis: There Is Faith in Humor
The best thing to do in front of a mirror is to laugh at ourselves. It is good for us.
New York Times Top StoriesOnly 1,370 Days to Go
This is giving the people what they want?
New York Times Top Stories10 TV Character Deaths That Shocked Fans Through History
The big twist in “The Last of Us” this week wasn’t the first to completely upend a TV show and its fandom. Here’s a look at some other notable exits.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Have DOGE Cuts Affected Prince George’s and Charles Counties?
A Times reporting team is looking for reader input on how the reduction in the federal work force has affected the two Maryland communities.
New York Times Top StoriesSupreme Court to Weigh Use of L.G.B.T.Q. Children’s Books in Schools
Parents in Maryland say they have a religious right to withdraw their children from classes on days that storybooks with gay and transgender themes are discussed.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s First 100 Days Are Paving His Path to Failure
When it comes to the presidency, a consequential start does not in any way equate to long-term success.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Aides Solicit Ideas to Raise Birthrate, From Baby Bonuses to Fertility Planning
The White House is soliciting policy proposals designed to give women incentives to have more children, a priority for many social conservatives.
New York Times Top StoriesMillions of Student Loan Borrowers Are Behind on Payments
They’re seeing their credit scores drop, which will make it more difficult to buy a car or rent a home. And that has implications for the already slowing economy.
New York Times Top StoriesThat ‘Last of Us’ Scene Stunned Gamers and Sapped the Games
Five years ago, the video game series that inspired the HBO show leaned into violence and pain, cutting short its exploration of love.
New York Times Top StoriesSame-Sex Marriage Is the Law of the Land. Some States Are Debating It Anyway.
State efforts to urge the Supreme Court to reconsider same-sex marriage have not advanced, but they have reopened the issue.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat the Battered Ancient Syrian City of Palmyra Looks Like Now
During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments reduced to rubble.
New York Times Top StoriesChina Warns Countries Not to Team Up With U.S. Against It on Trade
Curbing trade with China to curry favor with the United States would be “selfish and shortsighted,” the government said, promising to retaliate.
New York Times Top StoriesFrancis, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88
After decades of conservative leadership, Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity.
New York Times Top StoriesFrancis Worked to Make Catholic Church More Inclusive
Pope Francis sought to make the church more welcoming, global and collegial, after his predecessors adopted more doctrinaire and traditional approaches.
New York Times Top StoriesHarvey 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.
New York Times Top StoriesWill 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.
New York Times Top StoriesWhat 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.
New York Times Top StoriesWilly 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?