Plunge in Oil Prices Threatens Russia’s Vast Spending on Ukraine War

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10 avril 2025 à 15:26

The lower revenues, a result in part of President Trump’s trade war, could prove more damaging to the Russian economy than the penalties the United States and its allies have already imposed.

An oil refinery in Omsk, Russia, in 2023.

Death Toll in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse Hits 218

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Par :Frances Robles

10 avril 2025 à 14:35

The number of dead in a roof collapse in Santo Domingo keeps rising. Officials have not said how many people were in the club at the time of the disaster.

Rescue workers at the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Wednesday, the day after its roof collapsed, killing over 200 people.

Prada to Buy Versace for Nearly $1.4 Billion

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Par :Vanessa Friedman

10 avril 2025 à 14:33

The deal is a big bet on the value of “Made In Italy.”

U.S. and China Headed for ‘Monumental’ Split, Putting World Economy on Edge

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Par :Daisuke Wakabayashi · Alexandra Stevenson · Patricia Cohen and Keith Bradsher

10 avril 2025 à 14:14

A deepening trade war could further weaken ties between the superpowers. The effects will reverberate everywhere.

A cargo ship at the port of Ningbo-Zhoushan in China’s Zhejiang province last month.

Hundreds of Israeli Air Force Reservists Call for Halt to Gaza War

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Par :Natan Odenheimer and Adam Rasgon

10 avril 2025 à 14:14

A letter signed by reservists and retired officers accused the government of endangering hostages held by Hamas, highlighting a growing divide over the handling of the war.

An Israeli air force jet flying over southern Israel last year.

In the Bronx, a Battle Over the Future of Jennifer Lopez’s Alma Mater

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Par :David Waldstein

10 avril 2025 à 09:00

The religious order that owns Preston High School says it can no longer operate it. Supporters are appealing to the New York attorney general for help.

Andrea Donkor, seated, a Preston High School graduate and former board member of the school, at a public hearing about the proposed closure of the all-girls’ Catholic school.

Late Night Finds Trump to Be His Own Worst Enemy

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Par :Trish Bendix

10 avril 2025 à 07:57

“Yeah, Trump was, like, ‘I just saved the economy from me. You’re welcome,’” Jimmy Fallon said on “The Tonight Show.”

Trump’s Drastic Tariff Turnaround, and Green Card Holders on Edge

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Par :Tracy Mumford · Will Jarvis · Ian Stewart · Jessica Metzger · Ben Casselman and Miriam Jordan

10 avril 2025 à 12:44

Plus, the soundtrack of America.

President Trump on Wednesday abruptly reversed course on steep global tariffs that have roiled markets. The pause did not extend to China.

Russia Freed Ksenia Karelina, a Detained American, Rubio Says

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Par :Nataliya Vasilyeva

10 avril 2025 à 14:39

Ksenia Karelina, who was jailed in Russia over a one-time donation to a Ukrainian charity group, was released in exchange for Artur Petrov, a dual Russian-German citizen.

Ksenia Karelina at a court in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in August.

UK Version of ‘Saturday Night Live’ Will Start in 2026

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Par :Jonathan Wolfe

10 avril 2025 à 12:23

A British version of the television sketch comedy program “Saturday Night Live” is set to debut in 2026.

Lorne Michaels, the creator of “Saturday Night Live,” on set in New York City in February. A British version of the late-night comedy sketch show is set to premiere next year on Sky.

How Hamas and the U.S. Tried to Strike a Hostage Deal

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Par :Adam Rasgon and Ronen Bergman

10 avril 2025 à 12:03

Officials met Hamas three times, breaking with a policy against contacting a group the U.S. considers a terrorist organization. But Israeli opposition and shifting positions doomed the effort.

Demonstrators holding posters of hostages, including Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli and American citizen, in Tel Aviv.

St. Louis Judges Embrace Ankle Monitors Amid Calls to Reform Bail

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Par :Taylor Tiamoyo Harris

10 avril 2025 à 11:35

Proponents say the devices have helped address inequities in the criminal justice system. But many defendants have experienced unintended consequences.

After Khyla Mason was arrested and charged with unlawful use of a weapon, she was released with an ankle monitor.

A Hit in Alberta, Poilievre’s Populism Falters Elsewhere in Canada

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Par :Norimitsu Onishi and Amber Bracken

10 avril 2025 à 11:03

Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative seeking to become prime minister, fires up the faithful in Alberta, including Trump supporters, with his anti-elitist, anti-woke message.

Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative party leader, speaking during a rally this week in Nisku, just south of Edmonton, Alberta.

The Next Generation of Democrats Don’t Plan to Wait Their Turn

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Par :Kellen Browning

10 avril 2025 à 11:02

Younger Democrats are announcing runs for office — sometimes against incumbents — in an expression of frustration with the establishment.

George Hornedo, 34, announced on Wednesday that he would challenge Representative André Carson of Indiana, 50, in the Democratic primary next year.

Sidelined and Still Processing Her Defeat, Harris Looks for a Way Back In

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Par :Lisa Lerer · Tyler Pager · Shane Goldmacher and Erica L. Green

10 avril 2025 à 11:01

A successful campaign for governor of California in 2026, Kamala Harris has told allies, would give her a prominent perch from which to push back against President Trump and defend Democratic priorities.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has not decided her next move, but some of her closest allies say she is leaning toward a run for governor of California that would all but foreclose the possibility of running for president in the next election.

America Needs More Sprawl to Fix Its Housing Crisis

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Par :Conor Dougherty

10 avril 2025 à 11:01

The word has become an epithet for garish, reckless growth — but to fix the housing crisis, the country needs more of it.

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Trump Team Divided Over Future of U.S. Embassy in Somalia

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Par :Charlie Savage and Eric Schmitt

10 avril 2025 à 11:01

Some State Department officials have proposed closing the embassy in Mogadishu, the Somali capital, as a precaution after recent gains by Al Shabab militants.

A United States special operations forces trainer speaking to Danab recruits in 2023. The United States has trained and equipping vetted units of Somalia’s special forces, known as the Danab.

5 Science-Backed Longevity Hacks That Don’t Cost a Fortune

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Par :Mohana Ravindranath

10 avril 2025 à 11:00

You don’t need a $40,000 gym membership to live a longer, healthier life.

Ahead of the Masters, Golfers and Fans Load Up on Allergy Medication

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Par :Alan Blinder and Doug Mills

10 avril 2025 à 11:00

The grass and trees at Augusta National Golf Club help make the course a treasure — but also an allergy nightmare.

The sprawling oak tree, more than 150 years old, near the first tee and clubhouse at Augusta National Golf Club, where the Masters Tournament begins on Thursday.

Adams Is Allowing ICE to Return to Rikers. Here’s What to Know.

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Par :Luis Ferré-Sadurní and Chelsia Rose Marcius

10 avril 2025 à 09:00

Federal immigration officials had been barred from the New York City jail complex. The mayor says they can return, but only to work on criminal cases.

Immigration officials are being permitted to reestablish a presence on Rikers Island, the embattled New York City jail complex.

Trump’s Encouragement of Stock Investors Draws Scrutiny

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Par :Zolan Kanno-Youngs

10 avril 2025 à 04:42

Was the president manipulating the market with his comments, as his critics say, or reassuring Americans, as the White House maintains?

The New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday. Democrats and government ethics experts are asking whether President Trump, in pausing tariffs, gave the green light to his followers to cash in on a forthcoming rise in stock prices.

Trump Threatens Climate Policies in the States

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Par :Lisa Friedman

10 avril 2025 à 00:26

After halting federal attempts to combat global warming, President Trump is now targeting efforts by states to reduce greenhouse gases, setting up a legal clash.

President Trump’s executive order appeared to be directed at state measures that limit use of fossil fuels or hold fossil fuel companies liable for environmental damage.

The Damage From Trump’s Tariff Pause Is Already Done

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Par :Rebecca Patterson

10 avril 2025 à 11:04

The reciprocal tariffs might be gone for now, but slow growth, inflation and dings to American credibility remain.

This Instability May Be Worth It. Here’s Why.

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Par :Ross Douthat

10 avril 2025 à 14:18

Oren Cass makes the case for tariffs.

We Should Know by Now. The Courts Aren’t Going to Stop Trump and His Kind.

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Par :David Broder

10 avril 2025 à 09:04

The proscribing of Marine Le Pen will do little to staunch support for the far right.

Kim Shin-jo, North Korean Commando Who Sought to Kill South Korea’s Leader, Dies

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Par :Choe Sang-Hun

10 avril 2025 à 06:22

Kim Shin-jo famously said the mission of a hit squad sent by Pyongyang in 1968 was to “slit the throat” of the then South Korean dictator Park Chung-hee.

Kim Shin-jo, the North Korean commando sent with a hit squad in 1968 to kill the then dictator of South Korea was the only one captured.

How a Ukrainian Teen Became a Suspected Foot Soldier for Russia

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Par :Andrew Higgins and Tomas Dapkus

10 avril 2025 à 06:01

The teenager faces terrorism charges in an arson attack on an IKEA store in Lithuania. Investigators say it was part of a Russian sabotage campaign.

The Ikea in Vilnius, Lithuania, where Daniil Bardadim is accused of planting an incendiary device.

Inside Factories in China, a Struggle to Survive Trump’s Tariffs

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Par :Keith Bradsher

10 avril 2025 à 05:50

Small factories with tiny profit margins have played a central role in China’s international competitiveness. Many could now face disaster.

A small factory in Guangzhou, China, makes ovens, fryers and other equipment for restaurants and backyard barbecuers.

Trump’s Targeting of Homeless Agency Signals Sharp Shift in Policy

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Par :Jason DeParle

9 avril 2025 à 23:36

The president has all but shut down the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness, but his real goal appears to be a fundamental change of approach for getting people off the streets.

People at a homeless encampment in New Orleans that was shut down in January. Housing First programs were once the product of bipartisan consensus, but they are now being targeted by conservatives.

Stocks Jump After Trump’s Tariff Reprieve

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Par :River Akira Davis and Eshe Nelson

10 avril 2025 à 11:08

Markets in Japan, South Korea, Germany and elsewhere soared after the U.S. president paused punishing tariffs. Gains in mainland China were modest as trade hostilities heat up between Washington and Beijing.

Trump Signs Orders Punishing Those Who Opposed His 2020 Election Lies

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Par :Chris Cameron

10 avril 2025 à 03:32

The president targeted two officials from his first administration and an elite law firm as part of his campaign for retribution.

President Trump signing executive orders in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

Inside Trump’s Reversal on Tariffs: From ‘Be Cool!’ to ‘Getting Yippy’

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Par :Tyler Pager · Maggie Haberman · Ana Swanson and Jonathan Swan

10 avril 2025 à 02:49

Economic turmoil, particularly a rapid rise in government bond yields, caused President Trump to reverse course on the steep levies.

“I know what the hell I’m doing,” President Trump said during his address to the National Republican Congressional Committee in Washington on Tuesday night.

Grandmother Is Stranded When Her Parrot ‘Plucky’ Can’t Board Flight

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Par :Neil Vigdor

10 avril 2025 à 05:07

Plucky, an African gray parrot, accompanied its owner on a Frontier Airlines flight to Puerto Rico in January. But a gate agent would not let it on board the return flight.

Maria Fraterrigo with Plucky, her 24-year-old parrot. A decision by Frontier Airlines not to allow the bird on a plane left Ms. Fraterrigo stuck in San Juan for four days.

House Votes to Curb National Injunctions, Targeting Judges Who Thwart Trump

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Par :Michael Gold

10 avril 2025 à 02:07

The legislation is part of an escalating Republican campaign to take aim at judges who have moved to halt some of President Trump’s executive orders.

Representative Darrell Issa, Republican of California, introduced the bill barring federal district judges from issuing nationwide injunctions.

Senate Panel Demands Information About Gaza Protest Group at Columbia

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Par :Colin Moynihan and Mitch Smith

10 avril 2025 à 01:55

Lawmakers want the university to turn over all its records about Students for Justice in Palestine. At Northwestern University, two professors sued over a separate request.

Columbia University’s campus was wracked by protests over the Gaza war. The political fallout continues.

Trump Administration Cuts Aid Programs It Had Promised to Keep

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Par :Karoun Demirjian and Edward Wong

10 avril 2025 à 01:03

The U.N. food program said the new cuts “could amount to a death sentence” for millions of desperate people.

The World Food Program estimates that the loss of U.S. funding in Afghanistan will end food assistance that about two million people rely on, including approximately 400,000 malnourished children and mothers.

Trump Reverses Course on Global Tariffs, Announcing 90-Day Pause

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Par :Ana Swanson and Tony Romm

10 avril 2025 à 01:57

The president further raised already steep tariffs on China, saying that Beijing should not have retaliated against his earlier trade actions.

RFK Jr. Hits His Stride in Arizona as His Chronic Disease Tour Wraps

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Par :Emily Baumgaertner Nunn

10 avril 2025 à 01:27

The health secretary seemed stoic — maybe nervous, even — at the start of his first major trip. But on a hike with Navajo Nation leaders, he was finally in his element.

What Trump Just Cost America

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Par :Thomas L. Friedman

10 avril 2025 à 01:16

Do you think these former close U.S. allies are ever going to trust getting into a trench with this administration again?

Trump Backed Down on Tariffs

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Par :Matthew Cullen

9 avril 2025 à 23:38

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