The cross section of New Yorkers emerged after three days of questioning. These are the citizens who will judge their former president. Go to Source Author: Kate Christobek and Wesley …
More Than 100 Columbia University Students Arrested as Protests Intensify
A university with a proud history of protest told student demonstrators camping on the lawn to leave. Students have vowed to stay, no matter the consequences. Go to Source Author: …
How the war in Gaza has shaped Qatar’s role as a regional mediator
Qatar’s role as a Middle East mediator may be imperiled as U.S. politicians criticize its relations with Hamas. Go to Source Author: Kareem Fahim, Bryan Pietsch
Middle East conflict live updates: U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution backing full membership for Palestinian state
U.S. officials insisted the veto did not represent opposition to a two-state solution. Go to Source Author: Frances Vinall, Annabelle Timsit, Adam Taylor, Sammy Westfall
New video emerges of Israeli hostage Yarden Bibas taken into Gaza
Go to Source Author: Joe Snell
Did USC set ‘very bad precedent’ by canceling valedictorian speech over safety threats?
Campus administrators nationwide struggle to uphold principles of free expression amid pressure from those who claim speech, or potential speech, can subject students to harm. Read full story Author: Jenny …
‘Let her speak!’ USC campus reels after valedictorian’s speech is canceled
On Wednesday, a smattering of protesters gathered by the landmark Tommy Trojan statue, some calling on USC President Carol Folt to reverse course as arguments broke out between those on …
California in a jam after borrowing billions to pay unemployment benefits
California’s massive budget deficit, coupled with the state’s relatively high level of joblessness, has become a major barrier to reducing the billions of dollars of debt it has incurred to …
Equality Under the Law and Conflicts of Interest in New York
One of America’s foundational principles is “equal justice under the law,” or the principle that no matter who you are or what you stand for, you are entitled to a …
What Was Won in No Labels’ Crusade
Earlier this month, No Labels’ effort to offer a third choice for president in 2024 came to an end. It was an audacious idea from the beginning. We knew defenders …
NPR Scandal Should Kill Taxpayer-Funded Broadcasting
“I don’t want any yes-men around me,” said Sam Goldwyn, the Hollywood producer famed for his movies and malapropisms. “I want everybody to tell me the truth even if it …
Unlawful killing verdict for 48 nightclub deaths
Forty-eight people died in the 1981 fire at a nightclub on Valentine’s Day. Read full story Author:
Tory MP suspended over alleged misuse of funds
Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay “bad people”. Read full story Author:
William given get well soon cards for Kate
The prince was given the cards by a volunteer on his first engagement since his wife’s cancer diagnosis. Read full story Author:
Chinese Exports Are Threatening Biden’s Industrial Agenda
The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing. Go to Source Author: Jim Tankersley and Alan Rappeport https://rss.nytimes.com/services/xml/rss/nyt/HomePage.xml
Judge in Trump Trial Asks Media Not to Report Some Juror Information
Some news reports have included details about jurors that had been aired in open court. One was excused after she developed concerns about being identified. Go to Source Author: Jesse …
TikTok’s Origin Story: Court Files Show Role of GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass
Court records, mistakenly made public, tell a story about the birth of ByteDance, its bumpy road to success and the role of the Republican megadonor Jeff Yass’s firm. Read full …
Takeaways From a Trove of ByteDance Records
The records briefly surfaced in a lawsuit involving the Republican megadonor Jeff Yass’s firm. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: Mara Hvistendahl
TikTok Bill to Be Bundled With Aid to Ukraine and Israel, House Speaker Indicates
A new measure attempts to force the Senate’s hand on passing legislation to ban TikTok or mandate the app’s sale. Read full story (NYT subscription required) Author: David McCabe and …
Dollar Could Edge Lower Temporarily Due to Asian Intervention Risk
The dollar could edge lower due to the perceived risk of intervention to prop up ailing Asian currencies, though its upward trend should soon resume, ING said. Read full story …