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Trump Administration Reverses $187 Million in N.Y. Counterterrorism Cuts
Gov. Kathy Hochul had described the cuts, which would have devastated New York’s intelligence and counterterrorism operations, as “utterly shocking.”
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top Stories‘A Hornet’s Nest:’ Mamdani’s Gifted Education Plan Divides New Yorkers
Zohran Mamdani wants to phase out the city’s gifted program for kindergarten students if elected, a proposal that drew intense criticism and praise.
New York Times Top StoriesHow an Attack on a Synagogue in Manchester Unfolded
A congregant in Manchester, England, described how fellow worshipers, including the rabbi, used their bodies to barricade the entrance as the assailant tried to force his way in.
New York Times Top StoriesFrench Prime Minister Vows to Let Parliament Decide on Budget Bill
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ruled out using a constitutional tool that would avoid a full parliamentary vote, hoping for compromise among divided lawmakers.
New York Times Top StoriesGovernment Shutdown Leaves Wall Street Without Jobs Data
Investors are grappling with a blackout of official government economic data that’s forcing them to rely more heavily on reports that usually get far less attention.
New York Times Top StoriesPatricia Routledge, Hoity-Toity Housewife of ‘Keeping Up Appearances,’ Dies at 96
Before she became known as the snooty suburbanite Hyacinth Bucket, Ms. Routledge was an acclaimed stage performer, appearing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and on the West End and Broadway.
New York Times Top StoriesHamas Still Considering Trump Gaza Plan but Rejects ‘Take It or Leave It’ Deal
A senior member of the Palestinian group said that the group would soon announce its position on President Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump’s ‘Armed Conflict’ Against Cartels, and the Rise of Hyperrealistic A.I. Videos
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
New York Times Top StoriesPresident Trump’s War on Cartels
Plus, we’re covering the government shutdown.
New York Times Top StoriesLate Night Sums Up Day 2 of the Shutdown
“No one has any idea how long it will last,” Jimmy Fallon said. “People are calling it the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ of government shutdowns.”
New York Times Top StoriesWhat to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election
Japan’s beleaguered governing party will convene for a crucial election that could pave the way for the first female prime minister or the youngest leader in 140 years.
New York Times Top StoriesSarah Mullally Is Named as First Female Archbishop of Canterbury
Sarah Mullally, the bishop of London, will lead the Church of England. She has been a vocal supporter of the rights of women in the church.
New York Times Top StoriesA Breath of Fresh Air With Brian Eno
The musician and record producer Brian Eno delves into his experiments with ambient music, his thoughts on generative A.I. and his deep gratitude for the uniqueness of human life.
New York Times Top StoriesThe Jobs Report That Wasn’t Leaves Economists Guessing
Policymakers will enter uncharted territory without employment data that the government is expected to withhold because of its shutdown.
New York Times Top StoriesOpenAI’s Sora Makes Disinformation Extremely Easy and Extremely Real
The new A.I. app generated videos of store robberies and home intrusions — even bomb explosions on city streets — that never happened.
New York Times Top Stories‘Czech Trump’ Andrej Babis Is Poised to Return as Prime Minister in Elections
The party of Andrej Babis, former leader of the Czech government, is expected to prevail in parliamentary elections that begin Friday.
New York Times Top StoriesWhen Trump Rages, Silicon Valley Stays Silent
Kim Scott, who lived and worked in Russia, on Silicon Valley’s silent complicity in the rise of authoritarianism.
New York Times Top StoriesThe East Wing Ballroom is Trump’s Raw Display of Power
The president is refashioning his residence into a palace. Our democracy is now a members-only club.
New York Times Top StoriesShe Speaks Trump’s Language: Meet Ukraine’s New Prime Minister
The appointment of Yuliia Svyrydenko, a business-oriented official, shows how Kyiv is trying to persuade the Trump administration that working with the country can be lucrative, even in wartime.
New York Times Top StoriesVideo Games Have Become the Main Way Boys Socialize. Is That Bad?
They’ve become an important way to spend time with peers. But they’ve also become more addictive.
New York Times Top StoriesCan This Isolated British Island Keep Its Economy Afloat?
The Isle of Wight, known for its beaches and a rock festival that featured Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan, has had setbacks in manufacturing, but there have also been bright spots.
New York Times Top StoriesDuke Was Paring Back Diversity Programs. Trump Targeted It Anyway.
Duke University kept a low profile. But it is the alma mater of Stephen Miller, a top Trump official who often criticized the school while he was a student.
New York Times Top StoriesDuke Was Paring Back Diversity Programs. Trump Targeted It Anyway.
Duke University kept a low profile. But it is the alma mater of Stephen Miller, a top Trump official who often criticized the school while he was a student.
New York Times Top Stories140,000 N.Y.C. Students Are Homeless. Can the Next Mayor Change That?
The city’s housing crisis has contributed to an education crisis, with more children than ever living in temporary housing. They face dismal outcomes.
New York Times Top StoriesLarge Fire Burns at Chevron Refinery in El Segundo
It was not immediately clear what caused the blast. But the blaze, near Los Angeles, could be seen from miles away.
New York Times Top Stories2 Victims Named After Manchester Synagogue Terrorist Attack
Adrian Daulby, 53, and Melvin Cravitz, 66, were named as the two people killed Thursday outside the Heaton Park Congregation synagogue in northwestern England.
New York Times Top StoriesOn ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift Has a Lust for Love (and Her Foes)
On her 12th original album, the pop superstar sounds hungry to embrace her future — but not until she attends to some unfinished business.
New York Times Top StoriesA.I. Is Driving a Stock Market Rally in China, Too
Surging interest in artificial intelligence is generating huge gains for Chinese tech stocks like Alibaba, which has more than doubled this year.
New York Times Top StoriesTaylor Swift Wears Bob Mackie’s Bejeweled Designs for ‘Life of a Showgirl’
Bob Mackie, whose bejeweled designs have appeared on a list of performers that now includes the singer, reflects on a role he has dressed many for.
New York Times Top StoriesApple Takes Down ICE Tracking Apps Amid Trump Pressure Campaign
Trump administration officials have issued several legal threats over ICEBlock, a popular app that allows users to alert others to the presence of nearby immigration agents.