How Kevin Warsh Could Shrink the Fed’s Footprint in Financial Markets

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:06:55 +0000)

President Trump’s nominee to become the next chair of the Federal Reserve wants to overhaul the central bank, including its more than $6 trillion balance sheet.

Trump’s Approval Drops to New Low, and Condom Prices Rise Because of the War

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:10 +0000)

Plus, your Friday news quiz.

The Peril of Piloting Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:35:46 +0000)

Controllers for shipping companies face a daunting decision as they try to free vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf: “Basically you’re sending someone unarmed into war.”

Trump Extends Waiver Allowing Foreign Ships to Move Goods Between U.S. Ports

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:17:11 +0000)

The move was intended to ensure the flow of fuel in the United States, but some economists say it might reduce gas prices for consumers only a small amount.

Tariffs Raised Consumers’ Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:57:43 +0000)

Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.

Who’s Getting a Tariff Refund?

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:31:17 +0000)

Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down several Trump administration tariffs, importers have begun applying for their share of $166 billion in refunds. As our economic policy reporter Tony Romm explains, consumers are unlikely to see much of that money returned to their own pockets.

Todd Blanche Targets Trump’s Enemies Amid Jockeying to Lead DOJ

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:02:29 +0000)

Mr. Blanche’s salvo of actions are meant to demonstrate progress on the president’s priorities, chief among them payback.

Trump’s Dreams for a Battleship Led to His Navy Secretary’s Ouster

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:51:30 +0000)

The Navy secretary, John Phelan, was supposed to deliver the first of the president’s ships by 2028. The timeline was nearly impossible.

They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them.

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:23:27 +0000)

The Cascio siblings are suing Mr. Jackson’s estate after standing by him for years as he faced accusations of child molestation.

‘Michael’ Review: A Jackson Biopic Leaves Too Much Unsaid

(Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:31:38 +0000)

A biographical film produced by the estate of Michael Jackson flattens its subject to scrub his reputation.

How Ashley Padilla, Breakout ‘S.N.L.’ Star, Nails Comic Timing

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:41 +0000)

Ashley Padilla’s ability to extend a moment transforms what could be a routine joke into something stranger and more absurd.

Polymarket Bets on Paris Temperature Prompt Investigation After Unusual Spikes

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:31:57 +0000)

The authorities said a Paris airport weather sensor may have been tampered with as large wagers were placed on the betting site.

Soldier Used Classified Information to Bet on Maduro’s Ouster, U.S. Says

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:52:34 +0000)

Federal prosecutors say that Sgt. Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who was involved in the operation to oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela, used the information to place bets on a prediction market.

A New Worry for Republicans: Latino Catholics Offended by Trump

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:02:43 +0000)

In 2024, the president made significant inroads with Hispanics. But in a competitive Arizona congressional district, voters now express dismay at his feud with the pope.

The Rich and Powerful Want to Live Forever

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:02:04 +0000)

From the Kremlin to Silicon Valley, some of the most powerful people in the world now want something more: eternal life.

How Elon Musk Used SpaceX to Benefit Himself and His Businesses

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:27:44 +0000)

The rocket maker has been a useful financial tool for Mr. Musk, providing the billionaire with loans and aiding his struggling companies, a Times examination found.

Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:02:25 +0000)

Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.

DeepSeek’s Sequel Set to Extend China’s Reach in Open-Source A.I.

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:29:40 +0000)

Chinese companies have embraced making their most advanced artificial intelligence models available to all.

A.I. Start-Ups From Canada and Germany Merge to Take On Silicon Valley

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:42:48 +0000)

Cohere is acquiring Aleph Alpha in a deal aimed at customers uneasy about the dominance of American companies in artificial intelligence.

Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:21:01 +0000)

A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.

Should a Straight Person Represent Stonewall’s City Council District?

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:43:11 +0000)

In a special election on Manhattan’s West Side, home to major L.G.B.T.Q. sites and institutions and many gay residents, a straight person could win for the first time since 1991.

Mamdani Rejects Bill Involving Police at School Protests

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:41:54 +0000)

The veto, Zohran Mamdani’s first as mayor, scraps a bill that would have compelled the Police Department to release plans on how it intends to manage protesters near educational facilities.

Mamdani Creates Office to Fight Deed Theft in New York City

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:53:17 +0000)

The office will seek to crack down on the practice, in which people fraudulently take ownership of others’ homes.

The Conspiracy Theory Behind Tucker Carlson’s Apology

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:04:23 +0000)

Rather than honestly reckoning with their role in America’s derangement, MAGA apostates are creating a scapegoat to explain it away.

Did D.E.I. Go Too Far?

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0000)

They championed diversity, equity and inclusion policies for years. Now they have complicated feelings about what they built.

Youth Suicides Drop

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:48:42 +0000)

We are covering a success story today.

Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump at a Mock White House Correspondents’ Dinner

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:19:03 +0000)

The late night host took “a page from the Kid Rock alternative halftime show,” which aired during the Super Bowl, in offering his own “all-American” version of the Washington tradition.

Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:15:07 +0000)

Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problems

Saudis Withdraw Offer of Millions to Metropolitan Opera

(Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:00:07 +0000)

The arrangement would have brought up to $200 million to the Metropolitan Opera, which has suffered a series of financial setbacks.

Could an Earthly Fungus Contaminate Mars? NASA May Have Found One Hardy Enough.

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:02:50 +0000)

Researchers identified a species that can survive radiation, extreme heat and simulated Martian soil, posing a new challenge for protocols intended to keep the red planet pristine.

In Britain, 7 Unelected Lords Are Helping to Block an Assisted Dying Bill

(Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:01:08 +0000)

A small group in the House of Lords has proposed hundreds of amendments that are helping stymie a bill that was meant to legalize medically assisted death for the terminally ill.