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Who Is Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, a Possible Contender for the Next Pope?

A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around the world.

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TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China

Irish investigators said TikTok did not protect the data of users in the European Union, improperly transferring some of it to China. TikTok said it would appeal.

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Photo Shows Waltz’s Conversations on a Version of Signal

A Reuters photographer captured an image of Michael Waltz’s phone screen during a White House cabinet meeting, a day before he was ousted from his job as national security adviser.

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Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for Tariffs

President Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.

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Racing for Trade Deals

We explain how the U.S. is trying to negotiate.

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First Major White House Shuffle, and Why Online Shopping’s About to Cost More

Plus, a Friday news quiz.

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There’s Never Been a Pope From the U.S. Could Cardinal Prevost Change That?

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, has spent the bulk of his career outside the United States. Supporters say he represents a “dignified middle of the road.”

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There’s Never Been a Pope From the U.S. Could Cardinal Prevost Change That?

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago, has spent the bulk of his career outside the United States. Supporters say he represents a “dignified middle of the road.”

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Life in Ukraine Has Become More Dangerous Since Cease-Fire Talks Began

Russian strikes and fighting along the front line have killed far more civilians than over the same period a year ago, U.N. officials said in a presentation for diplomats in New York this week.

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A Pastor of the Poor Skilled in Conflict Resolution

A possible contender for the papacy, Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has worked with the needy and the disenfranchised, even as he participated in peace talks around the world.

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How the End of a U.S. Tax Loophole Hurts Chinese Companies

A loophole that has allowed American shoppers to buy lots of cheap goods from mainland China and Hong Kong without paying tariffs and filling customs forms is closing on Friday. Meaghan Tobin, a correspondent for The New York Times covering business in Asia, explains.

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Companies Are Raising Prices as Tariffs Hit

President Trump’s trade policies are already starting to frustrate American consumers who have noticed higher prices in their shopping carts.

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Sinners’ Director Ryan Coogler Narrates Musical Scene

The writer and director Ryan Coogler narrates a sequence from his film.

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‘No Appointments Here’: A Mad Dash to Get a Real ID Ahead of the Deadline

A Real ID, passport or other federally recognized document will be required starting next week for domestic flights. Good luck booking an appointment.

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia: The Story of ‘Mistakenly Deported Maryland Man’

Kilmar Abrego Garcia lived a turbulent life in Maryland after fleeing El Salvador as a teenager. Now he’s the face of President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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Harvard Hires Conservative Lawyers to Fight Trump Administration

Harvard has hired lawyers connected to conservative Supreme Court justices and President Trump himself to fight its case against the government.

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M.L.K. Wrote a Love Letter to a Nation Torn by Hate. Sound Familiar?

Dr. King’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” has some pointed guidance for today’s Trump opposition.

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My Miserable Week in the ‘Happiest Country on Earth’

For eight years running, Finland has topped the World Happiness Report — but what exactly does it measure?

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Our Dad, Leonard Bernstein, Would Want His Music Played at the Kennedy Center

Some have urged us to withdraw our father’s music from the Kennedy Center to protest Trump’s hostile takeover. We asked: What would Dad have done?

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South Korea Lurches From One Political Crisis to Another

In five months, the country has had three acting presidents after the leader who imposed martial law was impeached. And now doubts cloud the coming election.

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What Will Happen to Australia’s Housing Market After the Election

Going into a federal election, both major parties are hesitant to tame the sky-high property values that have priced many voters out of the housing market.

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Late Night Watches ‘Signalgate’ Claim a Victim, Sort of

Mike Waltz, who added a journalist to a Signal group chat about plans to bomb Yemen, is out as national security adviser, but his career isn’t over.

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Overwhelmed? Go See Some Cherry Blossoms.

The ephemeral, exquisite antidote to doomscrolling.

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How a $254 Billion Budget Deal Might Become a Battle Plan for Democrats

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York insisted that the state budget, now a month overdue, include measures to increase public safety and lower taxes for all but the wealthy.

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In Alabama Commencement Speech, Trump Mixes In the Political

Between pieces of advice like “don’t try to be someone else,” the president attacked political foes and discussed everything from egg prices to transgender rights, often to cheers from the crowd.

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Reform U.K. Wins Special Election by Six Votes, in Blow to Starmer

Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party snatched a key parliamentary seat from the governing Labour Party.

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Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking to End Federal Funding for NPR and PBS

The Trump administration has accused the two broadcasters of using public funds to produce biased coverage and “left-wing propaganda.”

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Canada Needs a New Story

Canada’s greatest opportunity lies in its ability to reframe its place in the world beyond America.

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Israel Launches Airstrikes Near Presidential Palace in Damascus

It was the second time in days that Israel had intervened militarily in Syria amid sectarian violence targeting the Druse.

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China Is Considering Trade Talks With U.S., but It Has Conditions

Despite mounting financial pressure, China says it won’t negotiate until the Trump administration shows “sincerity” by canceling tariffs on its goods.

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