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New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesFormer Model Testifies That Weinstein Molested Her When She Was 16
Kaja Sokola told jurors that she had come to New York seeking stardom. She encountered Harvey Weinstein in a club and met him for lunch. Then, she said, he took advantage of her.
New York Times Top StoriesPope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff, Took a Global Route to the Top Post
Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops globally, has spent much of his life outside the United States.
New York Times Top StoriesKenneth Walker, 73, Journalist Who Bared Apartheid’s Brutality
He shared an Emmy for his reporting on “Nightline” about South Africa’s policy of racial segregation. The National Association of Black Journalists named him journalist of the year.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Government to Stop Tracking the Costs of Extreme Weather
It would be harder for insurers and scientists to study wildfires, storms and other “billion dollar disasters,” which are growing more frequent as the planet warms.
New York Times Top StoriesNew Law Requires Priests to Break Seal of Confession to Report Child Abuse
The state law, in Washington, applies to all religions but has outraged Catholics in particular. The Justice Department is investigating.
New York Times Top StoriesPope Leo XIV Grew Up in the Chicago Area
For Chicagoans, the selection of Robert Francis Prevost was thrilling and a little stunning.
New York Times Top StoriesBill Gates Accuses Elon Musk of ‘Killing Children’ by Cutting Foreign Aid
The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist condemned his fellow billionaire for overseeing deep cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development in the Trump administration.
New York Times Top StoriesFive Pencils for You. Infinite Luxuries for the Trumps.
Americans skimp while their president splurges.
New York Times Top Stories‘Superfine’ Brings Radiant Black Style to the Met
Heritage meets gumption at the Costume Institute’s big spring exhibition, where pathbreaking pieces join anonymous garments to build a moving history.
New York Times Top StoriesWho Is Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, the New Pope? What to Know About Leo XIV
Here’s what to know about Pope Francis’ successor, who was chosen on Thursday. He is the first American pope and will be known as Leo XIV.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Knicks Beat the Celtics (Again), and New York City Loves It
Few experts gave the Knicks a chance to beat the champion Boston Celtics — except for the devoted fans who packed the street outside Madison Square Garden.
New York Times Top StoriesFEMA’s Leader Is Dismissed
The move comes as the Trump administration has considered disbanding the agency.
New York Times Top StoriesHow to Know if Toxic Sewage Sludge Has Been Used in Your Community
Fertilizer containing potentially unsafe levels of “forever chemicals” has been used around the country.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Moment Pope Leo XIV Emerged on the Balcony
Crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square — and around the world — to see who had been elected as Pope Francis’ successor.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York City Predicted Record Tourism. Then Came Trump.
The city’s tourism agency revised its 2025 forecast, with an estimated decline primarily driven by fewer foreign travelers.
New York Times Top StoriesA Kentucky Boy Mistakenly Orders Almost 70,000 Dum-Dums Lollipops
Holly LaFavers said she was eventually refunded $4,200 for her 8-year-old son’s order of Dum-Dums candy.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Withdraws U.S. Attorney Nominee, Whose Extremism Tested Limits for G.O.P. Senators
The means of Ed Martin’s ascent as the leading prosecutor for the U.S. attorney’s office in Washington was his path out of power.
New York Times Top StoriesThe pope’s first words from the balcony will set expectations for his papacy.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Fed Could Be on Hold Until September, Economists Say
Economists have shifted back their forecasts for lower borrowing costs as President Trump’s tariffs raised the risk of higher inflation and slower growth.
New York Times Top StoriesHope and Anxiety Share the Stage as Finance Titans Converge on L.A.
At the Milken Institute conference, a who’s who of finance and corporate America, there was a mix of emotions about financial markets and the economy.
New York Times Top StoriesBuddy Carter to Run for Georgia Senate, Seeking to Challenge Jon Ossoff
Representative Buddy Carter became the first Republican to enter the primary field to take on Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia, one of the nation’s most vulnerable Democrats.
New York Times Top StoriesHow Does a Pope Choose His Name?
When selecting a name, popes often look to history and make a choice imbued with personal meaning. The decision can also signal the direction a pontificate might take.
New York Times Top StoriesTell Us: What Questions Do You Have About Death and Dying?
The New York Times wants to understand your questions for an upcoming project.
New York Times Top StoriesProposed Medicaid Cuts Put Vulnerable Republicans in a Political Bind
G.O.P. lawmakers from swing districts face tough votes as soon as next week, when key House panels are scheduled to consider legislation that would cut popular programs to pay for President Trump’s agenda.
New York Times Top Stories‘Wildly Inappropriate Behavior’: Real Estate Group Is Accused of Cover-ups
The Appraisal Institute faces concerns that one of its leaders has a history of harassing women and that it did not disclose that some certification exams were incorrectly scored.
New York Times Top StoriesSewage Sludge Fertilizer From Maryland? Virginians Say No Thanks.
Maryland has restricted use of the toxic fertilizer. A plan to send more to Virginia has sparked fears of contaminated farms and fisheries.
New York Times Top StoriesIntelligence Agencies Increase Focus on Greenland, U.S. Officials Say
A growing number of reports about the island have been included in information circulated in the executive branch and Congress, officials said.
New York Times Top StoriesOur Favorite Books for a Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift
Need a last-minute Mother’s Day gift? Try one of these recent releases.
New York Times Top StoriesMistrial in Murder Case Against Michigan Officer Who Shot Motorist
The jury deadlocked in the trial of Christopher Schurr, who testified that he feared for his life when he fatally shot Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Mich., in 2022.