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Today — 1 September 2025Main stream

Northern Lights Could Put on a Show for Large Sections of U.S.

1 September 2025 at 00:51
A dazzling display in the nighttime sky might be seen much farther south than usual, including parts of Iowa, Oregon and Pennsylvania, by Tuesday, forecasters said.

© Jenny Kane/Associated Press

The northern lights in Estacada, Ore., in May 2024.
Yesterday — 31 August 2025Main stream

An Online Group Claims It’s Behind Campus Swatting Wave

31 August 2025 at 00:19
Members of the group offered on Telegram to draw armed officers to schools, malls and airports, though their claims are unverified. Such false emergency calls have disrupted campus life in recent days.

© Matt Slocum/Associated Press

An online group has said that it was behind a number of recent swatting episodes that have drawn law enforcement officers to American college campuses, including Villanova University on Aug. 21.

Mexico’s President Struggles to Escape Trump’s Growing Demands

30 August 2025 at 22:38
After months of negotiation and concessions, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has found herself in a cycle of pressure from the White House.

© Luis Antonio Rojas for The New York Times

President Claudia Sheinbaum and her cabinet are said to be frustrated that they have worked hard to meet Washington’s demands, and yet it never seems to be enough.
Before yesterdayMain stream

Defying Congress, Trump Moves to Cut $4.9 Billion in Foreign Aid

30 August 2025 at 04:09
The White House notified Congress that it plans to use a legally untested maneuver to circumvent lawmakers and claw back more money for foreign aid programs.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times

The administration is attempting to unilaterally claw back money that has already been appropriated by running out the clock for Congress to reject its request before the funding expires.

Trump’s ‘Maximalist’ Plan for the Presidency, and a Major Loophole Closes for U.S. Shoppers

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

© Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times

President Trump has targeted the Fed and the C.D.C. this week. His officials say he is within his rights to fire officials who do not share his agenda.

De Minimis Tariff Exemption Has Ended. How Will It Affect Shoppers?

29 August 2025 at 12:09
The end of the “de minimis” exemption — which allowed packages less than $800 to enter the U.S. tariff-free — is leading to confusion.

© DeSean McClinton-Holland for The New York Times

Starting Friday, small shipments transported by express carriers, like UPS and FedEx, are subject to whatever tariffs apply to the items and their country of origin.

When Mailing a Letter to the U.S. Becomes a Global Headache

A driver’s license renewal, a box of specialty candy, even early Christmas presents — all are caught up in the confusion caused by a new Trump administration customs rule.

© Meng Delong/VCG, via Getty

A distribution center in Yangzhou, China, in June. President Trump’s rule change has reverberated far beyond China for people who want to mail any kind of document, letters or package to the United States.

U.S. Government Cracks Down on Organ Transplant System

28 August 2025 at 17:03
Organ donation groups accused of safety lapses are facing multiple investigations, and new policies are underway to protect patients.

© Bryan Denton for The New York Times

A medical worker in Michigan transporting a newly recovered liver.

What’s It Like to Deal With Brutal U.S. Tariffs? Ask Malaysia.

Once a cog in the Malaysian economy, the solar industry profited from Chinese investment. Now it’s becoming a case study of what happens when the United States closes its markets.

The Mexican Businessman Grateful for Trump’s Tariffs

A small company in northern Mexico had faced steep competition from China in making straps, plugs, fasteners, grommets, zip ties and clamps. Now, U.S. tariffs have driven a spike in his business.
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