New York Times Top Stories
Universal Antivenom May Grow Out of Man Who Let Snakes Bite Him Hundreds of Times
Scientists identified antibodies that neutralized the poison in whole or in part from the bites of cobras, mambas and other deadly species.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesRepublicans Wrestle With Trump’s Demands for Tax Cuts
House Republicans are planning to include several of President Trump’s campaign promises in the first draft of the bill, which they hope to release soon.
New York Times Top StoriesBuddy Guy Talks ‘Sinners’ Post-Credits Scene
The guitarist and singer, who turns 89 in July, discusses his role in Ryan Coogler’s musical horror drama and his promise to Muddy Waters and B.B. King.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Rubio Proved Himself as Trump’s Loyal Foreign Policy Foot Soldier
As Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has been Donald Trump’s reliable echo on issues like Iran, Ukraine and Gaza. But Steve Witkoff, the president’s friend, remains the chief negotiator.
New York Times Top StoriesFor the U.S. and China, the Only Talking Is About Whether to Talk
The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.
New York Times Top StoriesIn Texas Borderland, Trump’s Immigration Push Suffers Its Worst Legal Defeat Yet
Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. is a Trump nominee with conservative credentials. But he found White House claims about a Venezuelan gang “invasion” went too far.
New York Times Top StoriesExplosions Cripple Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea
A human rights group operating the ship blamed a drone attack for the explosions, which caused a fire on the vessel. The crew was safe and remained on board.
New York Times Top StoriesSolid Jobs Report Reinforces Fed’s Patient Approach to Interest Rate Cuts
The central bank is bracing for President Trump’s tariffs to dent growth while stoking inflation, keeping interest rate cuts at bay for now.
New York Times Top StoriesWhy Does Harvard Have Tax-Exempt Status and Can the IRS Revoke It? What to Know.
The university, like many colleges and charities, is exempt from federal income and property taxes, saving it billions of dollars. President Trump has questioned whether it should enjoy that status.
New York Times Top StoriesFar-Right AfD Is Labeled Extremist by Germany’s Intelligence Agency
The designation is certain to inflame debates over whether the party should be banned, though some polls show it to be the most popular in the country.
New York Times Top StoriesDon’t Count the Dollar Out Just Yet
As President Trump’s tariffs rock the world, German bonds and the euro are benefiting. But U.S. strength endures, our columnist says.
New York Times Top StoriesWho 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.
New York Times Top StoriesTikTok 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.
New York Times Top StoriesPhoto 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.
New York Times Top StoriesExxon 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.
New York Times Top StoriesRacing for Trade Deals
We explain how the U.S. is trying to negotiate.
New York Times Top StoriesFirst Major White House Shuffle, and Why Online Shopping’s About to Cost More
Plus, a Friday news quiz.
New York Times Top StoriesThere’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.”
New York Times Top StoriesThere’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.”
New York Times Top StoriesLife 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.
New York Times Top StoriesA 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.
New York Times Top StoriesHow 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.
New York Times Top StoriesCompanies 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.
New York Times Top StoriesSinners’ Director Ryan Coogler Narrates Musical Scene
The writer and director Ryan Coogler narrates a sequence from his film.
New York Times Top Stories‘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.
New York Times Top StoriesKilmar 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.
New York Times Top StoriesHarvard 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.
New York Times Top StoriesM.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.
New York Times Top StoriesMy 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?
New York Times Top StoriesOur 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?