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Today — 2 April 2026Main stream

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

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.

© Mike Groll/Associated Press

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

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

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.

Iraqi Kidnappers of Journalist Shelly Kittleson Offer to Negotiate

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

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.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

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

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

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.

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.

© Malcolm Jackson for The New York Times

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.

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.

© Hannah Beier for The New York Times

Kyle Taylor, a college student, wears a smart watch that tracks various health metrics via an app.
Yesterday — 1 April 2026Main stream

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

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.

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

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

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.

© Mauro Pimentel/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

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

Robot Taxis Stop in Traffic in Chinese City, Stranding Travelers

2 April 2026 at 01:55
The authorities in Wuhan, the site of one of the world’s largest experiments in self-driving cars, cited a “system failure” after widespread reports on Tuesday evening.

Trump Seeks to Justify Ballroom as Security Measure

2 April 2026 at 00:21
President Trump spoke about his ballroom’s security as he argued against a judge’s orders to stop construction.

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A federal judge on Tuesday said that work on the White House ballroom had to stop until the project received a go-ahead from Congress.

Memphis House Primary Exemplifies Democrats’ Age Fights

1 April 2026 at 21:36
A primary in Tennessee between Representative Steve Cohen, a white incumbent, and Justin Pearson, a Black state lawmaker, exemplifies a national push for a passing of the torch.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times; Brad J. Vest for The New York Times

U.S. Plans Military Expansion in Greenland

The Pentagon is in talks with Denmark for access to three more areas on the Arctic island. Several Greenlanders said they didn’t like the idea.

© Pool photo by Jim Watson

Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, meeting with members of the U.S. military at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland last year. The missile defense installation is the only active American base on the island.

Luigi Mangione’s Federal Trial Is Delayed by a Month

Judge Margaret Garnett moved the trial’s start date to October. Mr. Mangione’s lawyers had asked that the case be delayed until January, but prosecutors were opposed.

© Jefferson Siegel for The New York Times

Luigi Mangione in State Supreme Court last year. Mr. Mangione is accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive in 2024.

The Three Big Questions Delaying New York’s Budget

1 April 2026 at 15:00
Legislators are weighing tax increases on the wealthy and changes to laws meant to protect immigrants and the environment as the state budget deadline passes.

© Adrianna Newell for The New York Times

New York legislators passed a one-week extension to the April 1 deadline for approval of the state budget.

Judge Orders Construction Stopped on Trump’s White House Ballroom

1 April 2026 at 06:26
A federal judge required the president to seek lawmakers’ input and pursue traditional approvals before proceeding with the $400 million replacement for the East Wing.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

A federal judge ordered on Tuesday that construction be halted of the White House ballroom.
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