Amid Sectarian Violence in a Syrian City, Even the Funerals Are Armed

Vivian Yee， Reham Mourshed and Nanna Heitmann

1 May 2025 at 18:04

Amid sectarian clashes that killed seven men in Jaramana, tense residents say the government isn’t doing enough to protect them, and are organizing to guard the city.

Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Gets Muted Release, Years After Fatal Shooting

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Julia Jacobs

1 May 2025 at 17:03

The filmmakers said that they hoped the finished product would honor the work and memory of its cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, who was shot and killed on the set.

Alec Baldwin in a scene from “Rust,” which is slated for release on Friday.

‘Rust’ Review: Alec Baldwin Western Hit by Tragedy Is a Hard Watch

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Manohla Dargis

2 May 2025 at 00:33

During every scene of this western, I couldn’t stop thinking about the film’s cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins, who was killed on set in an entirely preventable tragedy.

Texas Judge Strikes Down Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act to Deport Venezuelans

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Alan Feuer， Mattathias Schwartz and Charlie Savage

2 May 2025 at 01:47

The ruling, which is limited to the Southern District of Texas, prohibited the administration from using the wartime law because the president’s claims about a Venezuelan gang do not add up to an “invasion.”

A flight carrying migrants deported from the United States arriving in Venezuela in March.

When Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Came to Yemi Mobolade’s City

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Jack Healy

2 May 2025 at 01:24

A raid on a largely Hispanic nightclub last weekend highlighted the wrenching choices mayors face between anti-Trump constituents and federal pressure for police cooperation.

Protesters outside the El Paso County sheriff’s office in Colorado Springs said the nightclub raid was intended to terrorize immigrants.

U.S. and U.N. Urge De-escalation Between India and Pakistan

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Anupreeta Das and Salman Masood

2 May 2025 at 02:10

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with top officials from both countries in an effort to avoid another conflict over the disputed region of Kashmir.

Indian security forces on Wednesday guard the way to Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the site of a recent terror attack.

Trump Administration Cancels $1 Billion in Grants for Student Mental Health

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Michael C. Bender

2 May 2025 at 01:44

Congress authorized the money in a bipartisan breakthrough around addressing gun violence after a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killed 19 children and two teachers.

Bows honoring the victims of the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Denzel Washington Misses for ‘Othello’ and More

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Jesse Green， Alexis Soloski and Scott Heller

2 May 2025 at 00:57

Ensemble-driven plays like “Purpose” and “English” received a slew of nominations, while Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal and Idina Menzel were overlooked.

Sweep of Homeless Camp in Oregon Said to Be ‘Largest in Recent History’

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Rukmini Callimachi and Michael Hanson

2 May 2025 at 01:16

Federal officials began clearing a forest where dozens of homeless people live in derelict R.V.s and cars.

Nathan Tomlinson comforts Elizabeth Peters as they packed up their belonging to leave Deschutes National Forest.

At a Dubai Conference, Trump’s Conflicts Take Center Stage

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David Yaffe-Bellany

2 May 2025 at 00:30

A deal for a state-backed Emirati firm to use a Trump-affiliated digital coin was announced in a panel that included the president’s son and his business partner, who promised, “This is only the beginning.”

Eric Trump, right, and Zach Witkoff speaking at a cryptocurrency convention in Dubai on Thursday.

Kennedy Issues Demands for Vaccine Approvals That Could Affect Fall Covid Boosters

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Christina Jewett and Sheryl Gay Stolberg

2 May 2025 at 02:03

The agency suggested that clinical trials in humans may be required for updated Covid shots, raising questions about whether they will be available in the fall.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has questioned the safety of vaccines for years.

May Day Protests Are Expected to Mobilize Outcry Against Trump

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Katie Benner

1 May 2025 at 22:56

Organizers see a traditional day for labor marches as an opportunity to show growing opposition to the Trump administration’s agenda.

A demonstration this month in Fort Worth, Texas, where hundreds marched to protest against President Trump’s policies.

Who Decides How Much You Pay for College? Here’s How Tuition Costs Are Set.

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Ron Lieber

2 May 2025 at 00:42

Schools turn to little-known consultants, owned by private equity firms, to find applicants and calculate scholarships. Here’s how that affects the price you pay.

A series of algorithms developed quietly over decades by private equity-owned consulting firms are helping to decide college prices.

The Tiny Sidewalk Boxes That Help Make New York City’s Tap Water So Good

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Patrick McGeehan and Yuvraj Khanna

2 May 2025 at 01:12

Hundreds of these cast-iron boxes go largely unnoticed by the millions who shuffle past.

A Tidal Wave of Change Is Headed for the U.S. Economy

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Ana Swanson

1 May 2025 at 23:03

American consumers are not yet seeing much evidence of the drastic changes President Trump has made on trade. But they are on their way.

100 Days of Trump Style

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Vanessa Friedman

1 May 2025 at 23:30

In this administration, looking the part is crucial to playing the part.

Trump Resistance? It’s Not a Full Movement, but It’s Growing.

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Lisa Lerer， Katie Glueck and Reid J. Epstein

1 May 2025 at 17:03

Despite lacking a unified message or strategy, Democrats, universities, law firms and other institutions are starting to push back harder against the administration.

A demonstration this month in Washington against President Trump’s policies. Such protests have increased in size and frequency through the first 100 days of the Trump administration.

‘I Have Cancer,’ the TikTok Star Said. Then Came the Torrent of Hate.

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Katherine Rosman and Michelle V. Agins

1 May 2025 at 19:36

Sydney Towle’s videos have drawn an enormous audience on TikTok, where her followers praise and support her. On Reddit, an army of skeptics was determined to paint her as a fraud.

Sydney Towle at a cancer fund-raiser in Manhattan in March, with friends from college.

How Google’s Antitrust Case Could Upend the A.I. Race

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David McCabe

1 May 2025 at 23:06

A landmark antitrust lawsuit about the past has turned into a fight about the future.

Jeju Air Disaster Prompts a Reckoning Over Runway Safety

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River Akira Davis， Selam Gebrekidan and Grace Moon

1 May 2025 at 12:00

After a plane overshot a runway in South Korea, killing 179 people, a Times analysis found that global standards that help minimize fatalities are inconsistently followed.

The remains of the concrete structure that Jeju Air Flight 2216 crashed into at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, in December.

A Contender for the Papacy Known for Promoting Dialogue With Other Faiths

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Emma Bubola

1 May 2025 at 18:26

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline comes from the diverse port city of Marseille in France.

Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline attending a Mass at St Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday.

6-Day ICE Operation in Florida Resulted in More Than 1,000 Arrests

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Hamed Aleaziz

1 May 2025 at 22:43

The Trump administration hopes to work with local law enforcement as it tries to reach its goals for mass deportation.

An ICE detention facility near Miami last month.

Tesla Chair Denies That Board Sought to Replace Elon Musk

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Jack Ewing

1 May 2025 at 20:59

Robyn Denholm, who leads Tesla’s board, said on social media that board members were “highly confident” in Mr. Musk, the company’s chief executive.

George Clooney, Sarah Snook and Sadie Sink Get Tony Nominations

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Michael Paulson

1 May 2025 at 23:45

The new musicals “Buena Vista Social Club,” “Death Becomes Her” and “Maybe Happy Ending” tied for the most Tony nominations, with 10 each.

George Clooney in “Good Night, and Good Luck.” He was among the screen stars who got Tony nominations for their work on Broadway this season.

Tony Awards Nominations 2025: The Complete List

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Rachel Sherman

1 May 2025 at 21:28

Nominations for the 78th Tony Awards were announced on Thursday. Here’s who made the list.

Megan Hilty, left, and Jennifer Simard in the musical “Death Becomes Her,” which received 10 nominations.

Trump Ties Himself to Future of Ukraine With Minerals Deal

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Kim Barker

2 May 2025 at 00:43

The text of the agreement, made public by Ukraine’s government, made no mention of the security guarantees that Kyiv had long sought.

An excavator operating in an open-pit titanium mine in the Zhytomyr region, Ukraine in February.

Lost in the ‘Death Realm’ of El Salvador’s Prisons

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Annie Correal and Daniele Volpe

1 May 2025 at 17:01

President Trump’s decision to send migrants to a Salvadoran prison has set off a national debate in the U.S. In El Salvador, the phenomenon of men disappearing into prisons is all too familiar.

Mr. Vega and his wife, Marta González, with photographs of their sons.

The U.S.-Ukraine Mineral Deal: What We Know

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Andrew E. Kramer， Maria Varenikova， Constant Méheut and Kim Barker

1 May 2025 at 21:27

The agreement came after months of fraught negotiations.

An open pit titanium mine in Ukraine’s Zhytomyr region.

100 Days of Solitude: Trump and the Retreat of America

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Mark Landler and Andrew E. Kramer

1 May 2025 at 17:02

President Trump’s approach to foreign policy in his second term has been transactional, unpredictable and exploitative. Allies and enemies alike are beginning to adapt.

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