Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics
4/12/2025 5:50 PM Open Story
A long list of electronic products got a reprieve for now from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to take a toll on tech giants like Apple.
How Brexit, a Startling Act of Economic Self-Harm, Foreshadowed Trump’s Tariffs
4/12/2025 11:44 PM Open Story
Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 was sold to voters as a magic bullet that would revitalize the country’s economy. Its impact is still reverberating.
In South Carolina, a Once Thriving Textile Hub Is Baffled by Trump’s Tariffs
4/12/2025 12:32 PM Open Story
The Upstate region of South Carolina was saved by foreign companies after the fall of its textile industry. Now, tariffs pose another round of uncertainty.
Musk’s Latest Fraud Finding Isn’t What It Seems
4/12/2025 2:03 AM Open Story
His team found cases of seemingly fake people receiving unemployment benefits. But that fake data exists for a reason.
Trump and Some of His Cabinet Members Attend U.F.C. Fight in Miami
4/12/2025 10:33 PM Open Story
The spectacle at the mixed martial arts event was emblematic of an emboldened president who increasingly encourages displays of force to carry out his agenda.
Harvard Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Threat to Federal Funds
4/12/2025 12:45 PM Open Story
The administration is reviewing about $9 billion in federal funding that the university receives.
Before a Fatal Helicopter Crash, 2 Midair Breakdowns and Unpaid Bills
4/12/2025 10:06 AM Open Story
The charter firm whose helicopter plunged into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five, had been struggling financially, records show.
Bees Are Under Threat from Climate Change, the Trade War and Doge
4/12/2025 1:18 PM Open Story
For beekeepers, the problem isn’t just climate change and extreme weather: It’s also DOGE, the trade war and the immigration crackdown.
Xi Jinping Travels to Southeast Asia Amid Tariff War with U.S.
4/12/2025 10:39 PM Open Story
China’s leader is on a charm offensive in the region, but some of Beijing’s neighbors are wary of being caught in the crossfire of a superpower rivalry.
Sudan Clinic Workers Killed in Zamzam Camp
4/12/2025 2:01 PM Open Story
Relief International said nine employees were killed when gunmen stormed the Zamzam camp in El Fasher, in the western Darfur region.
Gavin Newsom Tries to Understand ‘Bro Culture.’ Will It Change Him in the Process?
4/12/2025 2:01 AM Open Story
California’s governor has diagnosed one problem for Democrats — connecting with young men — and he sees his podcast as a way to address that. Other Democrats aren’t so sure.
Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump
4/12/2025 2:03 AM Open Story
The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.
In One Colorado Town, People Experiencing Homelessness Can Sleep in Their Car — if They Have a Job
4/12/2025 3:57 PM Open Story
People experiencing homelessness can sleep in their cars in this wealthy ski town in Colorado, but only if they have a job.
‘You Try to Build Anything, and You’re Stepping Into Quicksand’
4/12/2025 10:00 PM Open Story
Speed is a progressive virtue.
America Is Learning the Wrong Lesson from Elon Musk’s Success
4/12/2025 10:00 PM Open Story
Intimidation doesn’t elevate performance; it undermines people.
Idaho Court Expands Abortion Ban Medical Exceptions
4/12/2025 2:38 PM Open Story
In situations where a mother faces risk of death, the decision allows for abortions even when death isn’t imminent.
What to Know About U.S. Talks With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
4/12/2025 1:55 PM Open Story
The two sides held preliminary negotiations on Saturday, and an Iranian official said they would resume next week.
Hostages Still Held in Gaza Cast Shadow Over Passover in Israel
4/12/2025 3:51 PM Open Story
The holiday is usually a celebration of the liberation of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt. But for many Israelis, the suffering of the captives still in Gaza is tempering the joy.
At Least One Dead After Private Plane Crashes in Upstate New York
4/12/2025 3:52 PM Open Story
The plane, a Mitsubishi MU-2B carrying two passengers, went down Saturday in the town of Copake close to the Massachusetts border, according to the authorities.