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Today — 2 May 2025NYT | Top Stories

For the U.S. and China, the Only Talking Is About Whether to Talk

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By: Alan Rappeport
2 May 2025 at 22:07
The standoff over terms of negotiations, and whether they are happening, signals that a protracted economic fight lies ahead.

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The apparent silence between the United States and China is a serious matter for the global economy.

Why Does Harvard Have Tax-Exempt Status and Can the IRS Revoke It? What to Know.

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By: Matthew Mpoke Bigg and John Yoon
2 May 2025 at 21:32
The university, like many colleges and charities, is exempt from federal income and property taxes, saving it billions of dollars. President Trump has questioned whether it should enjoy that status.

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President Trump has called for the I.R.S. to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status.

How Rubio Proved Himself as Trump’s Loyal Foreign Policy Foot Soldier

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By: Michael D. Shear
2 May 2025 at 22:28
As Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has been Donald Trump’s reliable echo on issues like Iran, Ukraine and Gaza. But Steve Witkoff, the president’s friend, remains the chief negotiator.

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Marco Rubio will help run Donald Trump’s foreign policy agenda from inside both the White House and the State Department headquarters.

The Real ID Deadline Is Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know.

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By: Christine Chung and Debra Kamin
1 May 2025 at 23:19
After years of postponed deadlines, passengers will have to show security-enhanced IDs to board domestic flights starting on May 7. What to know if you’re traveling.

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The long-delayed deadline for passengers to present a Real ID at airport security is set for May 7.

In Texas Borderland, Trump’s Immigration Push Suffers Its Worst Legal Defeat Yet

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By: Mattathias Schwartz
2 May 2025 at 21:51
Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. is a Trump nominee with conservative credentials. But he found White House claims about a Venezuelan gang “invasion” went too far.

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The Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, where Venezuelans at the center of a Supreme Court ruling are being held.

Solid Jobs Report Reinforces Fed’s Patient Approach to Interest Rate Cuts

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By: Colby Smith
2 May 2025 at 21:37
The central bank is bracing for President Trump’s tariffs to dent growth while stoking inflation, keeping interest rate cuts at bay for now.

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Jerome H. Powell, the Federal Reserve chair.

Explosions Cripple Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza in the Mediterranean Sea

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By: John Yoon
2 May 2025 at 21:39
A human rights group operating the ship blamed a drone attack for the explosions, which caused a fire on the vessel. The crew was safe and remained on board.

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A tug vessel putting out a fire on a ship bound for Gaza off the coast of Malta on Friday, in a handout picture provided by the Maltese government.

Far-Right AfD Is Labeled Extremist by Germany’s Intelligence Agency

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By: Christopher F. Schuetze
2 May 2025 at 21:21
The designation is certain to inflame debates over whether the party should be banned, though some polls show it to be the most popular in the country.

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Alice Weidel, an Alternative for Germany leader, speaking at a party conference in Riesa, Germany, in January.

Who Is Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, a Possible Contender for the Next Pope?

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By: Elisabetta Povoledo
2 May 2025 at 20:48
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.

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

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By: Adam Satariano
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

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By: Isabella Kwai
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?

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By: Motoko Rich
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

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By: Tracy Mumford， Will Jarvis， Ian Stewart， Jessica Metzger and Julie Creswell
2 May 2025 at 19:55
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

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By: Madeleine Ngo
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

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By: Meaghan Tobin， Christina Shaman， Laura Salaberry and Nikolay Nikolov
2 May 2025 at 17:21
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

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By: Grace Ashford and Benjamin Oreskes
2 May 2025 at 15:00
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

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By: Victoria Kim
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?

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By: Motoko Rich
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.”

A Pastor of the Poor Skilled in Conflict Resolution

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By: Elisabetta Povoledo
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

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By: Stephanie Saul and Alan Blinder
2 May 2025 at 17:01
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

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By: Michael Levenson
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.
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