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No Longer Off Limits, the Strait of Hormuz Remains Thorny Politically
Even after a cease-fire, Iran is keeping a chokehold on traffic, forcing countries to cut deals that could put them at odds with the U.S.
By Mark Landler
world
Iran’s Schools and Hospitals in Ruins From U.S.-Israeli Strikes
The Times has verified strikes on at least 39 schools and hospitals, a fraction of the devastation so far.
By Leanne Abraham, Aurelien Breeden, Bora Erden, Anushka Patil, Christiaan Triebert, Daniel Wood and Karen Yourish
us
Vance Faces a High-Profile Test of His Negotiating Skills With Iran Talks
Vice President JD Vance is leading negotiations this weekend toward an end to a war that he had opposed starting.
By Katie Rogers and Tyler Pager
business
Consumer Spending, Engine of the U.S. Economy, Is Under Strain
Higher fuel costs are raising food and travel prices, while a shaky stock market tamps down free spenders.
By Lydia DePillis
business
Trump Administration Returns to Court for Yet Another Tariff Lawsuit
States and small businesses challenged the 10 percent tax on many imports that President Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down a previous slate of tariffs.
By Tony Romm
nyregion
Mamdani’s New York: Chronicling His First 100 Days as Mayor
Zohran Mamdani has pushed to deliver tangible improvements to New Yorkers’ lives, amid larger challenges like a blizzard and a deficit-laden budget.
By Emma Goldberg
nyregion
Tracking 7 of Mamdani’s Biggest Campaign Promises
Zohran Mamdani based his successful campaign for mayor of New York City on several central pledges. Here’s an early look on where those stand.
By Nicholas Fandos
science
What’s Inside NASA’s Mission Control
Take a tour of the room where the team behind the Artemis II mission works day and night.
By Marco Hernandez, Malika Khurana and Katrina Miller
business
First-Class Seats Drive Airline Profits. It Wasn’t Always This Way.
Airlines used to give away most of their nicest seats, but they have increasingly found ways to persuade people to pay a lot for them.
By Niraj Chokshi
us
Trump’s Changes Lock Some Employers Out of H-1B Visa Program
Since imposing a $100,000 fee on new visas in September, the Trump administration has upended the skilled worker program.
By Madeleine Ngo
business
Judge Rejects Hegseth’s Second Attempt to Restrict Reporters at Pentagon
A federal judge gutted a set of rules that were adopted after the court declared an earlier press policy unconstitutional, in a case brought by The New York Times.
By Erik Wemple
health
With New Charter, Kennedy Redesigns Vaccine Committee and May Sidestep Court Ruling
The charter, published on Thursday, alters the makeup and purpose of the panel, opening the door for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reclaim his revision of national vaccine policy.
By Apoorva Mandavilli
us
U.S. Government Moves Toward Automatic Registration for Military Draft
For decades, draft-eligible men ages 18 to 25 have been required to register with the Selective Service System. Most states offer a registration option on driver’s license applications.
By Neil Vigdor
us
Eying 2028, Ambitious Democrats Court Black Voters
At a gathering in New York, potential candidates made overtures to a vital Democratic constituency.
By Katie Glueck and Tim Balk
us
Where Mail Voting Began, Worries Spread Over Trump’s Attacks
In the Pacific Northwest, mail-in ballots have been the norm for decades, but President Trump’s war on such voting has turned a point of regional pride into another partisan battle line.
By Anna Griffin
us
These Masked Men in San Francisco Want One Thing: Your Signature
California’s ballot initiative wars are so lucrative that signature gatherers are offering cash and pizza for names on a petition. The exchange is illegal, and state officials say they are investigating.
By Heather Knight
us
Melania Trump Says She Was Not Associated With Jeffrey Epstein
Responding to what she said were smears, the first lady said she never had knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and was not a victim of his. She called for a congressional hearing for his victims.
By Shawn McCreesh
us
State Judges Turn to Guns in New Era of Judicial Threats
A Times examination reveals thousands of threats against state judges, in addition to assaults and fatal attacks. Judges say local law enforcement agencies often can’t offer adequate protection.
By Katie J.M. Baker
world
Putin and Zelensky Call Brief Truce for Orthodox Easter Holiday
The cease-fire would be in effect this weekend, but each side accused the other of violating a similar pause announced last year.
By Valerie Hopkins and Constant Méheut
world
See You in Pyongyang: Russia Pushes Its People to Embrace North Korea
Through art, food, tourism and academics, an increasingly isolated Moscow is seeking to cement lasting ties with Pyongyang.
By Valerie Hopkins and Nanna Heitmann
arts
How the Stars of ‘Euphoria’ Became the New A-list
Since the debut of HBO’s Gen-Z drama, Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi have amassed Hollywood fame, prestige and power in very modern ways.
By Joe Coscarelli
arts
Sam Levinson Talks Tragedy, the Internet and the End of ‘Euphoria’
Ahead of the Season 3 premiere on Sunday, the show’s creator discussed his reputation, the loss of Angus Cloud and the soul-searching that followed.
By Joe Coscarelli and Chantal Anderson
arts
‘Euphoria’ Is Back. Here’s What to Know.
The third season of the scandalous drama premieres on Sunday, more than four years after the end of Season 2. Fuzzy on the details? We can help.
By Esther Zuckerman
theater
Review: A Cold, Perfect ‘Death of a Salesman’ for Our Time
Arthur Miller’s classic tragedy returns to Broadway, starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. Yet again, it is a triumph.
By Helen Shaw
opinion
Gaza’s Rubble Is the Grave of Our Future
Six month’s after the cease-fire, ordinary Gazans contemplate their future while living with the wounds of war.
By Ghada Abdulfattah
opinion
The Civilization Trump Destroys May Be Our Own
The foreign policy analyst Fareed Zakaria explains how the Iran war has been a turning point in America’s standing in the world.
By Ezra Klein and Annie Galvin
arts
Jimmy Kimmel Salutes Melania’s White House Surprise
The first lady addressed her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in a prepared statement that the talk show host called “better than her movie.”
By Trish Bendix
world
Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader for First Time in a Decade
Xi Jinping held rare talks with a Taiwanese opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, who floated the idea of some day inviting Mr. Xi to visit Taiwan.
By Chris Buckley
style
The High-Alcohol Drink Taking Over Gen Z
BuzzBallz, a brand of pre-mixed cocktail in colorful orbs, are all the rage. Experts worry they are a magnet for underage drinkers.
By Callie Holtermann
world
Many Venezuelans Want to Go Home. But They Can’t Get Passports.
The U.S. has made it impossible for them to stay legally, and their own country makes it difficult for them to return.
By Patricia Sulbarán
arts
Afrika Bambaataa, Often Called the ‘Godfather of Hip-Hop,’ Is Dead
A pioneering rapper and D.J. from the Bronx, Mr. Bambaataa was accused of child sexual abuse later in his career.
By Jonathan Abrams and Hannah Ziegler