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TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China

2 May 2025 at 19:45
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.

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The fine adds to the challenges faced by TikTok’s owner, ByteDance, amid increased scrutiny in the United States.

Photo Shows Waltz’s Conversations on a Version of Signal

2 May 2025 at 19:15
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.

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Michael Waltz, then the national security adviser, checking his phone during a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

There’s Never Been a Pope From the U.S. Could Cardinal Prevost Change That?

2 May 2025 at 18:02
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.”

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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has said that a church leader is “called authentically to be humble, to be close to the people he serves, to walk with them, to suffer with them.”

Trump’s White House Shake-Up, and Why Shopping Online Will Soon Cost More

Plus, a Friday news quiz.

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Michael Waltz, the national security adviser, has faced intense criticism after it was reported that he had added a journalist to a group chat discussing a sensitive military operation.

Companies Are Raising Prices as Tariffs Hit

2 May 2025 at 17:03
President Trump’s trade policies are already starting to frustrate American consumers who have noticed higher prices in their shopping carts.

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The effects of President Trump’s trade policies are already eating into household budgets and frustrating Americans who have noticed higher prices for their goods.

How 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.

How a $254 Billion Budget Deal Might Become a Battle Plan for Democrats

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York insisted that the state budget, now a month overdue, include measures to increase public safety and lower taxes for all but the wealthy.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a budget deal that may be informed by the gubernatorial election next year.

Why Donald Trump Looms Over Australia’s Election

2 May 2025 at 12:01
The last time Australians went to the polls, China was top of mind. This time, the United States is the dominant foreign factor in an election mostly fought on domestic issues.

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This election has the most fraught geopolitical backdrop in recent memory for Australia. Last week, some voters cast early ballots at a polling station in Sydney.

There’s Never Been a Pope From the U.S. Could Cardinal Prevost Change That?

2 May 2025 at 18:02
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.”

© Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has said that a church leader is “called authentically to be humble, to be close to the people he serves, to walk with them, to suffer with them.”

A Pastor of the Poor Skilled in Conflict Resolution

2 May 2025 at 17:31
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.

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Cardinal Matteo Zuppi leading a prayer for Pope Francis’ health at the Church of San Domenico in Bologna, Italy, in February.

Harvard 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.

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Harvard University sued the Trump administration over its promise to cut billions in federal funds.

‘No Appointments Here’: A Mad Dash to Get a Real ID Ahead of the Deadline

2 May 2025 at 17:02
A Real ID, passport or other federally recognized document will be required starting next week for domestic flights. Good luck booking an appointment.

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In 30 states, less than 70 percent of residents have the Real IDs that will be required starting next week, according to a data analysis by CBS News.

In Alabama Commencement Speech, Trump Mixes In the Political

2 May 2025 at 14:53
Between pieces of advice like “don’t try to be someone else,” the president attacked political foes and discussed everything from egg prices to transgender rights, often to cheers from the crowd.

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President Trump delivering a commencement speech at Coleman Coliseum at University of Alabama, in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Thursday.

Russell Brand Is Granted Bail in U.K. Court Hearing on Rape Charges

2 May 2025 at 19:17
The comedian, actor and YouTuber appeared before a London courtroom for the first stage of what could be lengthy criminal proceedings.

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Russell Brand arriving at court in London on Friday. He is facing several charges of sexual assault.

Reform U.K. Wins Special Election in Runcorn by Just 6 Votes

Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party snatched a critical parliamentary seat from the governing Labour Party.

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Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform U.K. party, center, celebrating in the early hours of Friday.

Israel Launches Airstrikes Near Presidential Palace in Damascus

It was the second time in days that Israel had intervened militarily in Syria amid sectarian violence targeting the Druse.

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Syrian security forces checking vehicles at the entrance of the Druse town of Sahnaya, Syria, on Thursday.
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