New York Times Top Stories
How Germany Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran
After Chancellor Friedrich Merz upset President Trump with criticism of the war, he offered no public sign he believed Mr. Trump’s threats to pull troops were serious.
New York Times Top StoriesNew York Times Top StoriesSpirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down
Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.
New York Times Top StoriesMexican Governor Accused by U.S. of Aiding Drug Cartel Steps Down
U.S. prosecutors accused Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the powerful Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for bribes and political support, setting off a national scandal.
New York Times Top StoriesSouth Korea’s Cherry Blossoms Attract a Connoisseur: The Japanese
Cherry blossom viewing, or hanami, is a cherished rite in Japan. Some Japanese are also doing it in South Korea.
New York Times Top StoriesLearning Muay Thai Can Allow Visitors to Stay in Thailand Longer
Visitors can apply for a five-year visa if they take lessons in “soft power” activities like the Thai martial art. Training does not have to be grueling, and sparring is optional.
New York Times Top StoriesUK Driving-Test Backlog Leaves Learners Waiting Months
The average wait for a test in England and Scotland has hit 22 weeks, up from five weeks before the pandemic, leading to frustration and attempts to jump the line.
New York Times Top StoriesNot Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War
High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race
The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement.
New York Times Top StoriesFederal Judge Blocks Plan to End Deportation Protections for Yemenis
A Supreme Court court decision involving similar deportation protections for Haitians and Syrians could have implications for Yemeni migrants.
New York Times Top StoriesKennedy Messaged With Scandal P.R. Firm While Seeking Cabinet Nomination
An associate of the firm, which has been accused of running a smear campaign against the actress Blake Lively, promised to suppress negative stories about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., records show.
New York Times Top StoriesGeorgia Governor Sets Date for Special Election to Fill David Scott’s House Seat
The winner will serve out the rest of Representative David Scott’s seat in Congress after the longtime lawmaker’s death last month.
New York Times Top StoriesN.I.H. Reinstates Employee Put on Leave After Criticizing Trump Research Cuts
Jenna Norton had filed a whistle-blower complaint claiming that the agency leadership had retaliated against her.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany, Pentagon Says
Officials announced the decision after President Trump expressed annoyance with the German chancellor’s remarks about the Iran war.
New York Times Top StoriesMay Day Protests Pushing for Worker Protections Expected Across the U.S.
Organizers have billed the events as a nationwide day of action to demand policies that put the interests of working people over those of the ultrawealthy.
New York Times Top StoriesA Night of Civil Discourse Turns to Confrontation at Cornell
After a debate over the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians, students say the university president hit them with his vehicle. He says he was the victim in the incident.
New York Times Top StoriesEric Swalwell Was Proficient in Social Media. So Were His Accusers.
Eric Swalwell used social media to boost his image and meet women, accusers said. Some of those same women used apps and influencers to join forces years later.
New York Times Top StoriesSouthern States Move to Redistrict Under Weakened Voting Rights Act
Republican-led legislatures in Tennessee and Alabama will reconvene in the coming days. Unlike in Tennessee, however, a new map in Alabama will require Supreme Court action.
New York Times Top StoriesFederal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pills by Mail
The court order, in a lawsuit by the state of Louisiana, pauses a Food and Drug Administration regulation that greatly expanded access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War
In letters to the House and Senate, the president asserted that the hostilities had “terminated,” in an apparent attempt to avoid having to seek congressional approval.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Says He’s ‘Not Satisfied’ With Iran’s Latest Proposal
Also, Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
New York Times Top StoriesOn May Day Cuba’s Communist Leaders Deliver a Defiant Tone to the U.S.
In front of the American Embassy in Havana, the Cuban government held its annual International Worker’s Day celebration as the United States sought to end the communist ruling system.
New York Times Top StoriesFact-Checking Claims on Political Violence After Latest Trump Assassination Attempt
Republican commentators have argued, incorrectly, that political violence is largely a left-wing problem. Liberals have countered by citing the threats made against former President Obama.
New York Times Top StoriesBard College’s President, Leon Botstein, Will Retire After Epstein Revelations
The president, Leon Botstein, who had run Bard for 50 years, faced scrutiny after his connections to Jeffrey Epstein proved to be deeper than previously known.
New York Times Top StoriesHuman Remains Found in Tampa Bay Are Identified as Missing Grad Student
A former University of South Florida student has been charged in the murders of Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon, doctoral students who were reported missing last month.
New York Times Top StoriesAlabama Governor Calls Special Session to Adopt New House Maps
Gov. Kay Ivey said a map that would give Republicans an additional House seat cannot be enacted without Supreme Court action, but she wants to be ready if that happens.
New York Times Top StoriesSecret Service Avoids Hearings for Now on Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
Security questions linger nearly a week after a gunman stormed a security checkpoint at the annual dinner.
New York Times Top StoriesTrump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European Cars
President Trump said that the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and that he would increase tariffs next week.
New York Times Top StoriesVoters Sue Over Louisiana Governor’s Move to Delay Primary
Legal challenges are mounting over the decision to suspend the state’s May House primary after a Supreme Court ruling found that the congressional map was unconstitutional.
New York Times Top StoriesU.S. Indictment of Sinaloa’s Governor Is a Reckoning for Residents of the Mexican State
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor confirms what many residents say they had long suspected: The line between organized crime and the upper echelons of government has blurred.
New York Times Top StoriesAs Iran War Reaches 60-Day Mark, Republicans in Congress Grow Impatient With Trump
Months into the operation and with midterms looming, some lawmakers are calling for Congress to restrain the president’s war power or set terms for bringing the conflict to a close.