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Today — 2 April 2026NYT | Top Stories

At Syracuse, Classics, Ceramics and Italian Out as Majors in Overhaul

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By: Sharon Otterman
2 April 2026 at 03:12
In all, 93 of the 460 academic programs at the university will be closed or paused. No students were majoring in 55 of the programs that are ending.

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Even though Syracuse University is eliminating or halting enrollment in 20 degree programs, coursework in those subjects will continue.

Trump Administration Scales Back Plan to Dismantle Consumer Protection Bureau

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By: Stacy Cowley
2 April 2026 at 01:53
A new filing asks a federal court to allow the White House to dismiss much of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s remaining work force, but not close the bureau entirely.

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Russell T. Vought, who is serving as the consumer bureau’s acting director, halted nearly all of the bureau’s work immediately after he arrived, and its duties went unperformed for most of last year.

Evacuated From War-Torn Gaza, 11 Toddlers Return Home to Hugs and Tears

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By: Adam Rasgon， Bilal Shbair and Iyad Abuheweila
2 April 2026 at 02:31
The Palestinian children were born prematurely in the early days of the war and moved from a besieged hospital to Egypt. They have now returned home to the enclave, which lies in ruins.

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Sondos al-Kurd with her daughter, Bisan, 2, after they were reunited in Gaza on Tuesday.

Apple’s Fitness Chief, Who Was Accused of Harassment, Is Retiring

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By: Kalley Huang and Tripp Mickle
2 April 2026 at 02:36
The high-profile executive was a key figure in the company’s expansion into fitness technology and services.

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Apple employees said Jay Blahnik created a toxic work environment.

Can Science Predict When a Study Won’t Hold Up?

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By: Carl Zimmer
1 April 2026 at 23:10
Conducting research is hard; confirming the results is, too. And artificial intelligence isn’t yet ready to help, a major new study finds.

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Brian Nosek, an executive director at the Center for Open Science. In the 2010s, Dr. Nosek and colleagues replicated 100 psychology papers — and matched the original results only 39 percent of the time.

Five Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Case

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By: Adam Liptak and Ann E. Marimow
2 April 2026 at 03:36
The justices grappled with questions about domiciles and foundlings, avoided policy debates and mused about the sweep of possible rulings.

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The case argued on Wednesday focused on the constitutionality of an executive order seeking to end citizenship for babies born on U.S. soil to undocumented immigrants and temporary foreign visitors.

Homeland Security Dept. Asks Workers for Videos of Their Shutdown Hardships

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By: Madeleine Ngo
2 April 2026 at 02:02
The department’s public affairs office is seeking 30-second “selfie videos,” part of a push to pressure lawmakers to strike a deal.

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The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down for more than six weeks, with lawmakers deadlocked on a funding agreement.

Ocasio-Cortez Says She Will Oppose All U.S. Military Aid to Israel

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By: Tim Balk， Benjamin Oreskes and Kellen Browning
2 April 2026 at 02:10
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said she would oppose U.S. military aid to Israel, including for defensive systems.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has emerged as a leader in the Democratic Party and is considered a potential 2028 presidential candidate.

Iraqi Kidnappers of Journalist Shelly Kittleson Offer to Negotiate

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By: Erika Solomon and Falih Hassan
2 April 2026 at 01:52
The Iranian-aligned militia, Kataib Hezbollah, is pressing for the release of members detained by the Iraqi government in exchange for freeing the journalist, Shelly Kittleson.

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Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad on Tuesday.

Democrats Start to Hammer Vulnerable Republicans Over War in Iran in Ads

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By: Nick Corasaniti
1 April 2026 at 22:49
“Look at that gas pump,” a new ad from a liberal group says. It is targeting Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin over his support for the war effort.

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Representative Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin, a retired Navy SEAL, is defending his seat in a competitive race this year.

Megan Thee Stallion Rushed to the Hospital During Moulin Rouge Broadway Performance

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By: Michael Paulson
2 April 2026 at 01:10
The rapper was rushed to the hospital midway through a performance of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” on Tuesday. She is expected to return to the show on Thursday.

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Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut in “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” at the Al Hirschfeld Theater on March 24.

C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Pox Viruses

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By: Apoorva Mandavilli
2 April 2026 at 02:55
The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume.

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A swab that tested positive for the mpox virus in a laboratory at the University of Washington in Seattle in 2022.

Who Murdered Minerliz? How a Diner Meet-up Cracked the Case.

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By: Michael Wilson
2 April 2026 at 00:15
In 1999, a 13-year-old girl was found dead in the Bronx. Then the trail went cold for 20 years, until an ingenious ploy by detectives produced a vital clue to her killer.

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Minerliz Soriano (in a photograph held by her best friend in middle school) was 13 when she was found murdered.

Tech Bros Hacked Their Diets. Now You May Be Doing It, Too.

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By: Priya Krishna
1 April 2026 at 11:27
With seeds, supplements and gadgets (but little expert guidance), Americans of all stripes are seeking wellness through what they eat.

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Kyle Taylor, a college student, wears a smart watch that tracks various health metrics via an app.
Yesterday — 1 April 2026NYT | Top Stories

When Racism Is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture

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By: Ana Ionova and Lucía Cholakian Herrera
1 April 2026 at 23:37
An Argentine woman, who is white, could face years in prison after being accused of racism. The case has set off intense debate in Argentina and Brazil.

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Agostina Páez arriving at the Argentine Consulate in Rio de Janeiro this month to attend a news conference.

How to Watch NASA’s Artemis II Moon Launch Online

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By: Jonathan Wolfe and Ceylan Yeğinsu
1 April 2026 at 23:00
NASA will broadcast the launch of the Artemis II mission as well as holding live conversations with the crew during their time in space.

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The Artemis II mission is scheduled to launch on Wednesday evening.

Placing U.S. Troops in Middle East Hotels May Violate Laws of War

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By: Thomas Gibbons-Neff
1 April 2026 at 22:18
U.S. commanders have kept many troops away from bases in the region to protect them from Iran’s ballistic missile attacks.

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A drone attack hit a fuel tank near the Dubai International Airport amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. U.S. commanders have relocated many of their troops because bases did not have adequate defenses to protect from Iranian ballistic missiles and drones.

When Racism Is a Crime: Brazil Puts a Tourist on Trial for Word and Gesture

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By: Ana Ionova and Lucía Cholakian Herrera
1 April 2026 at 22:57
An Argentine woman, who is white, could face years in prison after being accused of racism. The case has set off intense debate in Argentina and Brazil.

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Agostina Páez arriving at the Argentine consulate in Rio de Janeiro this month to attend a news conference.

Bruce Springsteen Brings Fiery Speeches and Songs to Minneapolis

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By: Evelyn McDonnell
1 April 2026 at 23:40
The E Street Band opened its Land of Hope and Dreams tour on Tuesday night, where the musician asked the crowd to choose “unity over division and peace over war.”

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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band onstage in Minneapolis on Tuesday night, where the group opened its Land of Hope and Dreams tour.

Trump Attends Supreme Court Oral Arguments in a Presidential First

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By: Ann E. Marimow， Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Miriam Jordan
2 April 2026 at 03:24
President Trump’s presence in the court puts him face to face with justices whom he has tried to bully and intimidate.

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Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justices Elena Kagan, Brett M. Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett attended President Trump’s State of the Union address in February.

Trump Says Europe Is On Its Own in Securing the Strait of Hormuz

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By: Michael D. Shear
2 April 2026 at 00:58
Threatening to pull out of NATO, President Trump portrayed the alliance as a “paper tiger” and said Europe was on its own in trying to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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President Trump has cast Europe as weak and toothless, and an ungrateful partner to the United States.

Why The Times Is Expanding Its Supreme Court Coverage

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By: Patrick Healy， Jodi Kantor， Adam Liptak， Ann E. Marimow and Abbie VanSickle
3 February 2026 at 04:46
How four reporters are examining the most secretive branch of government — and the nine justices who shape the law.

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Much of the Supreme Court’s work is hidden from public view.
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