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Trump Clears Way for Corporate Tax Dodge Hidden in the Fine Print
business

Trump Clears Way for Corporate Tax Dodge Hidden in the Fine Print

U.S. companies skirted at least $40 billion in taxes since the beginning of 2025 thanks to schemes in places like Malta, Bermuda and Cyprus.

By Jesse Drucker and Dylan Freedman
New York Wants to Restrict ICE Enforcement. ICE Has Other Ideas.
nyregion

New York Wants to Restrict ICE Enforcement. ICE Has Other Ideas.

New York leaders changed state immigration laws to hold federal agents accountable for their deportation tactics, but their efforts will face opposition from the Trump administration.

By Grace Ashford and Hamed Aleaziz
U.S. Ramps Up Deadly Boat Strikes, and What Trump’s Stock Trades Show
podcasts

U.S. Ramps Up Deadly Boat Strikes, and What Trump’s Stock Trades Show

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

By Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas and Ian Stewart
In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump
us

In Carroll Lawsuits Inquiry, Scrutiny Turns Toward Private Citizens Who Antagonized Trump

The Justice Department is said to be examining the funding of lawsuits brought by E. Jean Carroll, an author who has never sought a public role, political power or governmental authority.

By Glenn Thrush and Benjamin Weiser
Where Do E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?
us

Where Do E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?

Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.

By Abbie VanSickle
The Politics of the Downwardly Mobile Professional Class
magazine

The Politics of the Downwardly Mobile Professional Class

The debate over whether Graham Platner is “working class” comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.

By Noam Scheiber
Latest Indicator of Political Discontent: 43% of Voters Dissatisfied With Both Parties
polls

Latest Indicator of Political Discontent: 43% of Voters Dissatisfied With Both Parties

Persistent frustration over the economy and foreign policy has left many Americans feeling politically homeless, and young voters are particularly frustrated.

By Ruth Igielnik
Democrats’ Generational Battle Is Fierce in California’s Capital
us

Democrats’ Generational Battle Is Fierce in California’s Capital

Representative Doris Matsui has been re-elected 10 times with ease. But an upstart Democrat is threatening to end her run in Congress.

By Laurel Rosenhall
Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor?
us

Why Hasn’t California Elected a Woman Governor?

Most states have had a woman serve as governor, but California is in the minority despite its progressive-minded electorate. Women who have reached the top elsewhere saw familiar roadblocks.

By Heather Knight, Soumya Karlamangla and Jill Cowan
My Life Was a Trainwreck. Then I Read This Poem.
books

My Life Was a Trainwreck. Then I Read This Poem.

A.O. Scott seeks practical advice in a villanelle by Wendy Cope.

By A.O. Scott and Aliza Aufrichtig
Bombs, Bargains and Bluster: Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion
us

Bombs, Bargains and Bluster: Trump’s Iran Approach Sows Confusion

President Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.

By Michael Crowley and Eric Schmitt
U.S. and Iran Standoff at Sea: A Test of ‘Who Will Blink First’
world

U.S. and Iran Standoff at Sea: A Test of ‘Who Will Blink First’

The American blockade and Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz have created a stalemate that is neither peace nor raging conflict, with both sides attempting economic strangulation on the water.

By Nicholas Kulish and John Ismay
Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
podcasts

Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

We hear from two of the thousands of seafarers who became stuck in the middle of the war.

By Natalie Kitroeff, Caitlin O’Keefe, Lynsea Garrison, M.J. Davis Lin, Marion Lozano, Dan Powell, Pat McCusker, Elisheba Ittoop and Alyssa Moxley
Blue Origin Rocket Blows Up on Florida Launchpad During Test
science

Blue Origin Rocket Blows Up on Florida Launchpad During Test

The rocket, built by the Jeff Bezos-owned space company, was to carry 48 satellites into space. Blue Origin reported on social media that “all personnel have been accounted for.”

By Kenneth Chang
Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say
world

Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building, Officials Say

Romania is a NATO country, and the security alliance condemned “Russia’s recklessness” for an episode that sharply escalated tensions with Moscow.

By Andrew Higgins and Cassandra Vinograd
What to Know About the Drones That Have Been Crossing Into Romania
world

What to Know About the Drones That Have Been Crossing Into Romania

The strike on Friday, near the Ukrainian border, was the first to injure civilians in Romania, officials say. But drones from the nearby war have been a growing threat.

By Lara Jakes
Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO’s Article 4. What Would That Do?
world

Romania Says It Could Invoke NATO’s Article 4. What Would That Do?

The clause in NATO’s founding treaty is an “instrument” Romania can use, the foreign minister said after a drone, alleged to be Russian, wounded two civilians.

By Jenny Gross and Aurelien Breeden
How Japan Lost 3 Million People in Five Years
world

How Japan Lost 3 Million People in Five Years

Japan’s population fell by more than 3 million over the past five years, a record drop that underscores the depths of the country’s accelerating demographic crisis.

By Javier C. Hernández, Pablo Robles and Kiuko Notoya
4 Takeaways From the Scripps National Spelling Bee
us

4 Takeaways From the Scripps National Spelling Bee

The competition came down to a spell-off. Contestants were eliminated early, and a sixth grader became a crowd favorite.

By Maria Cramer
A.I. Doesn’t Have to Mean Layoffs
business

A.I. Doesn’t Have to Mean Layoffs

A French multinational, Schneider Electric, decided to use artificial intelligence in manufacturing to make workers more productive, rather than to replace them. Here’s how that’s going.

By Patricia Cohen and Alexis Pazoumian
How Anthropic Got So Big, So Fast
business

How Anthropic Got So Big, So Fast

The artificial intelligence giant was just valued at $900 billion, surpassing OpenAI. Here are the numbers behind its rise — and headwinds it faces.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Niko Gallogly, Brian O’Keefe, Ian Mount and Lauren Hirsch
Uber to Offer Shuttles for Fans Leaving World Cup Matches
travel

Uber to Offer Shuttles for Fans Leaving World Cup Matches

Soccer lovers frustrated by public transportation will have another option to return to Boston, Dallas, Miami and New York from hard-to-reach stadiums.

By Christine Chung
‘Hacks’ Leaves Them Laughing
arts

‘Hacks’ Leaves Them Laughing

In an interview, Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder discuss the series finale, their offscreen relationship and why comedy is just like sex.

By Alexis Soloski and Chantal Anderson
‘Hacks’ and the Case for Age-Gap Friendship
well

‘Hacks’ and the Case for Age-Gap Friendship

In an era of weakened social connections, experts say, bonding with an older or younger friend offers unique benefits.

By Catherine Pearson
‘Hacks’ Was Always a Love Story
arts

‘Hacks’ Was Always a Love Story

In its finale, this comedy about comedy circled back to the romance of creative partnership and the saving power of laughs.

By James Poniewozik
New Yorkers Are Living in a Peculiar Harmony. Thank the Knicks.
nyregion

New Yorkers Are Living in a Peculiar Harmony. Thank the Knicks.

The team’s playoff run has brought a curious sense of amity to the city.

By Matt Flegenheimer
There’s No Escaping the Rot in This Justice Department
opinion

There’s No Escaping the Rot in This Justice Department

How long can decent people continue to work for such a corrupted institution?

By Michelle Goldberg
America Has a Masculinity Crisis
opinion

America Has a Masculinity Crisis

A much-needed, nuanced conversation about masculinity and feminism today.

By Nadja Spiegelman, Frederick Joseph, Ruth Whippman and Vishakha Darbha
Pool Problems
briefing

Pool Problems

What’s happening with the paint on the National Mall?

By Sam Sifton
Jimmy Kimmel Finds Glee in President Trump’s Approval Rating
arts

Jimmy Kimmel Finds Glee in President Trump’s Approval Rating

A new poll shows it sitting at 34 percent. “He has the same approval rating as ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop,’” Kimmel said on Thursday.

By Trish Bendix
Europe Is Edging Closer to a Trade War With China. Here’s Why.
world

Europe Is Edging Closer to a Trade War With China. Here’s Why.

As cheap goods pour in, threatening the continent’s manufacturing sector, a search for solutions is becoming increasingly urgent.

By Jeanna Smialek and Alexandra Stevenson
France’s Far Right Has 2 Leaders. They Don’t Always Have One Voice.
world

France’s Far Right Has 2 Leaders. They Don’t Always Have One Voice.

Marine Le Pen and her protégé, Jordan Bardella, lead presidential polls. They are united on curbing immigration but split recently on economic policy.

By Mark Landler
Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet
us

Trans Athlete Could Repeat as State Champion at California Meet

Special rules will again be in place. Podium spots might be shared.

By Juliet Macur