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Turns Out, G.D.P. Doesn’t Buy Happiness

Material prosperity isn’t everything. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/s2iJntZ

As N.J. Transit Strike Looms, Riders Are Warned to Prepare for ‘Chaos’

Tens of thousands of New Jersey commuters are being told that they may need to work from home if train engineers go on strike. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PQcTndk

Illinois Town Grieves After Car Slams Through Building, Killing 4 Young People

The car veered off a road and through a field, crashing into a center where children were cared for after school. The dead ranged in age from 7 to 18. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8HvnmV6

Mellon Foundation Announces $15 Million for Humanities Councils

The emergency funding came after the National Endowment for the Humanities canceled most existing grants, part of a pivot toward President Trump’s priorities. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xJXKQGN

Weinstein Accuser Tells Her Story of Coerced Sex for a Second Time

Miriam Haley, one of three women who prosecutors say were victims of Harvey Weinstein, testified at his retrial in Manhattan. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PuJvXg1

Israeli Spy Chief to Step Down After Clash With Netanyahu

The departure of Israel’s domestic intelligence chief appeared to end his unusually public clash with the prime minister. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VOyltIF

Protesters to Rally in Brooklyn After Pro-Israel Crowd Assaults Woman

The police were investigating the attack in Crown Heights, where hundreds of pro-Israel demonstrators surrounded a woman and hurled slurs at her. More protests were expected on Monday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/P5oRtiD

Police Arrest a Man They Say Abused a Corpse on the R Train

A Brooklyn man has been charged with first-degree rape after the police said he violated the body of a dead man on the subway in Manhattan. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uZXAVe2

Israeli Military Strikes Near Beirut, Saying Hezbollah Was the Target

The attack raised concerns that the cease-fire that ended a war between Israel and Lebanese militants might be in jeopardy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/udAnMiH

Rubio Says Trump Will Decide This Week on Continuing Ukraine War Talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there are reasons to be optimistic, but also asserted there are “other issues” on which the administration wants to spend its energy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/DlW5AM9

Tell Us Your Wild New York City Roommate Stories

When the rent is high and the vacancy rates are low, sharing your space with others becomes a must. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/rpEysNA

Beer Aboard a Flight to a Dry Alaska Town Costs a Pilot His $95,000 Plane

In 2012, a state trooper in Fairbanks, Alaska, said that Kenneth J. Jouppi knowingly tried to fly into a dry community with a six-pack on board. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/HDYp8yZ

Jed the Fish Dead: KROQ DJ Who Pioneered New Wave Radio Was 69

With his off-kilter sensibility and deep musical grounding, he brought attention to New Wave and alternative artists at the groundbreaking station KROQ. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/YUgT20A

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Loses Request to Remove All Hotel Assault Video From Trial

It is not yet clear how much surveillance footage of the music mogul beating his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, in 2016 will be presented to the jury. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KmXCv3r

Killer of Gucci Heir Is Arrested on Suspicion of Shooting His Own Son

Benedetto Ceraulo, who in 1995 killed Maurizio Gucci, the heir to the fashion house, was suspected of shooting his son over a scratch on a car, Italian police said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/53LDHt0

An E.U. Deforestation Rule Has Ethiopian Coffee Farmers Scrambling

The measure will require geolocation data to show that beans aren’t linked to deforestation. Farmers say they need more time to prepare. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/JGtIsn3

How India’s Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan

After a militant attack in Kashmir, the Indian government said it was suspending its participation in a treaty that governs most of the water used in Pakistani agriculture. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LufcRvd

How I Describe Myself Politically These Days

America needs to figure out how to dominate the industries of the future. Call me a “Waymo Democrat.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jgcBi3D

The Physics of Perfect Pour-Over Coffee

Scientists used fluid dynamics to learn how to get the most flavor from pour-over coffee. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4yQTURo

Jury Begins Deliberating in Palin’s Case Against The Times

This is the second time a jury has heard the case. Sarah Palin sued The New York Times in 2017, accusing the publication of defaming her in an editorial. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Fg2ioPa

Shannon Sharpe Is Accused of Rape by Ex-Girlfriend

A lawyer for Mr. Sharpe, who hosts the podcast “Club Shay Shay,” said the sexual encounters were consensual and called the lawsuit “a blatant and cynical attempt” at a shakedown. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ZJ6te3o

RFK Jr. Plans to Phase Out 8 Commonly Used Food Dyes

The petroleum-based dyes are used in hundreds of thousands of items including cereals and sports drinks. The health secretary is expected to release more details on Tuesday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xjk4vzb

3 Men Die in Fire in Overcrowded House in Queens

The house in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood had no working smoke detectors and was crammed with tenants, fire officials said. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/KvYNUX5

Bunnies, Bonnets, Brights and Blooms at New York’s Easter Parade

Time for revelry, and a celebration of spring, on a Sunday in the city. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/wrlZofc

After Meeting Wrongly Deported Man, Van Hollen Accuses Trump of Defying Courts.

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Inside a City Swept by Roving Gunmen, Deadly Grudges and Fear

A sectarian-fueled killing spree exposed how fragile peace is in Syria, where the government’s control is limited and tension runs deep after nearly 14 years of civil war. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bZwRTeK

Many Have Tried to Fix Penn Station. Can Trump Get the Job Done?

Transportation experts say a thorough renovation is likely to take several years to complete — unless emergency measures are employed. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Il8D93X

Barbara Lee Wins Oakland Mayor’s Race in Her Return Home

The former congresswoman, a progressive Democrat, campaigned on a promise to unite residents in the beleaguered California city. Her challenger, Loren Taylor, conceded on Saturday. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/QKdXlJ9

Trump Declares Lab Leak as ‘True Origins’ of Covid on New Website

The White House has thrown its weight behind the lab leak theory, an idea that has divided intelligence agencies. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uVfX7ZM

An Urgent Supreme Court Order Protecting Migrants Was Built for Speed

In an overnight ruling blocking the Trump administration from deporting a group of Venezuelans, the justices ignored some of their protocols. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VDua67l

Don Mischer, Master of Live Television, Is Dead at 85

He produced and directed major events like the Oscars, Emmys and Tonys, as well as Super Bowl halftime shows and Olympic opening ceremonies. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/uZPDhvx

Justice Dept. Pushes Trump’s Agenda on Religion, Sports and Antisemitism

The head of the division directed its staff to focus on enforcing edicts on transgender women in sports and other issues, shifting from its founding purpose of fighting race-based discrimination. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/n6HIcJG

Man Sinks in Quicksand and Emerges With a Girlfriend

A Michigan man who ended up waist-deep on an unstable beach was rescued, and found himself in a relationship. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/skEWN1l

Measles Outbreaks in Canada and Mexico Bring Grim Prognosis

Surges in Mennonite communities near the U.S. border may complicate containment efforts, experts say. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/8KPJgsv

LVMH’s Chief Counted Trump as a Friend. He Still Faces Tariffs.

The trade war has hurt the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy luxury empire. Bernard Arnault, head of the company, said a failure to strike a deal with President Trump would be “the fault of Brussels.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/OMZKpCV

‘Massive Blackout’ Leaves All of Puerto Rico Without Power

It was not immediately clear why every generating plant on the island went offline Wednesday. Puerto Rico has a history of problems with its electricity supply. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/jMfox5v

OpenAI Unveils New ‘Reasoning’ Models o3 and o4-mini

The company also introduced a new tool that helps computer programmers use chatbots when writing code. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/j7ofMLt

Federal Lands Are a Resource. America Needs More Housing. What’s the Problem?

Public land is a promising place to build what Western cities need most and mostly don’t allow: homes and apartments for low-wage workers. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/O2pZNUS

After an Earthquake, These Elephants Knew Exactly Who to Follow: Mom

A video from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park taken during an earthquake put complex elephant herd dynamics on display. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/nlmgxXK

Arson Attack on Shapiro Raises New Fears About Threats to U.S. Politicians

While political violence has not surged overall, a series of high-profile attempts on American leaders have shaken a public already worried about the country’s toxic political environment. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Ipr6hjV

Cuomo Announces New Housing Plan, With a Hint of ChatGPT

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 29-page housing plan included a garbled section with incomplete sentences and a link to a citation retrieved by ChatGPT. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/aWGpuLk

Harvard Will Not Comply With a List of Trump Administration Demands

Federal officials said Harvard must enact “merit-based reform” in hiring and admissions, among other things. Harvard called the demands unlawful. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/y3pYBU2

A Congressional Outsider Becomes the Establishment Pick for Oakland Mayor

Former Representative Barbara Lee entered the campaign for mayor of the Bay Area city as the favorite. But her main challenger has gained traction after positioning himself as the change candidate. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/PE3Me1w

Jean Marsh, Actress Who Co-Created ‘Upstairs, Downstairs,’ Dies at 90

She not only helped develop the hit 1970s show, but also acted in it, and had a decades-long career in film, TV and theater. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/B40R8bp

Painted Lady Butterflies Live on Almost Every Continent. We Can Learn From Their Resilience.

The butterflies’ resilience shows that some species are capable of adapting to dramatic changes in climate, food availability and urban development. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/js4TzNt

In One Colorado Town, People Experiencing Homelessness Can Sleep in Their Car — if They Have a Job

People experiencing homelessness can sleep in their cars in this wealthy ski town in Colorado, but only if they have a job. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/peBaGFu

N.Y.C. Primary Voters Can Rank 5 Candidates. Many Have Heard of Only 2.

New York City voters have nine Democrats to consider in this year’s mayoral primary, a crowded race made more complicated by the return of ranked-choice voting. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/bxI5nAo

Has Disney+ Changed ‘Doctor Who’? U.S. and U.K. Fans Discuss.

The show has a bigger budget since the streaming behemoth got involved. Has that pleased its devotees? from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/juvHmYL

The History of Helicopter Crashes in NYC. And Why Reforms Rarely Stick.

Dozens have died in accidents since helicopters were allowed in the city in 1949. Residents have complained for nearly as long, but reforms rarely stick. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ocHnApj

Neutrinos Are Shrinking, and That’s a Good Thing for Physics

A new estimate of the ghostly particle’s maximum possible mass brings physicists a tad closer to understanding the universe. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gQLyq5R

Proxy Voting Defeat Reflects a House Out of Step With Modern Culture

A majority of House members backed changing the rules to allow new parents to vote remotely. But in a Congress dominated by far-right Republicans, parental leave was a bridge too far. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/O3gimMv

Is the Restaurant Good? Or Is It Just the Ambience?

Restaurateurs are finding that ambience and branding matter as much — and to many diners, more — than the food they serve. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ITgxlF3

Can Tim Cook Save Apple From Being Crushed by Trump?

You will probably have to pay a lot more for your next iPhone. That’s bad news for Apple, for our markets and for our economy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/v0deBy6

Tariffs May Make It Too Expensive to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’

President Trump’s tariff polices have sent oil prices falling, which may push energy companies to reconsider their plans to drill. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/eYxIcbn

Man Pleads Guilty to Trying to Assassinate Justice Kavanaugh

Nicholas J. Roske, 29, of California, faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. He was arrested near the justice’s home in 2022, with a pistol, a knife and other weapons. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/GbxkYHr

Belgian Prince Seeks Pension Benefits

A court case by the Belgian king’s younger brother argued that he was entitled to a state pension to keep his wife and adult children financially safe. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/cdJ9mXW

Transgender Woman Arrested After Using Bathroom at Florida State Capitol

Marcy Rheintgen said she was held in jail overnight after she deliberately challenged a state law by entering a women’s bathroom in the government building. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/SQBntYR

Man Is Shot by N.Y.P.D. After Attacking 4 Girls With Cleaver

The man may be related to the girls, who all survived, the police said. An 11-year-old called 911, and officers rushed to the house in Brooklyn where the children lived. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xIzqsAZ

Olivier Awards 2025: ‘Giant,’ ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Win

The play, about Roald Dahl’s antisemitism, took home three awards at Britain’s equivalent of the Tonys. So did a “Fiddler on the Roof” revival and a folk rock “Benjamin Button.” from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/4XVjsZI

Defiant, Le Pen Tells Supporters ‘I Won’t Give Up’ Despite 5-Year Ban

In a speech, Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, cast a judicial decision prohibiting her from running for office as a threat to democracy. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/I1s8BQV

A Killer’s Archive Is Offered for $80,000. Who Should Profit?

Albert Jones’s 11 books describe life in prison. His victims’ relatives say his family should not benefit from a sale of his story. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/gBWcPi6

Is Your Agency’s FOIA Office Being Shrunk or Cut?

The team that responds to requests at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been eliminated. We are trying to determine whether this is a governmentwide pattern. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/P9RZDVK

At Least 14 Dead in Russian Strike on Zelensky’s Hometown, Ukraine Says

The missile strike was the latest in a series of Russian attacks on urban centers that have caused significant civilian casualties despite ongoing cease-fire talks. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/xzs2TpX

With TikTok Deadline Looming, Details of a Potential Deal Emerge

The video app is barreling toward a Saturday deadline to change its ownership under federal law or face a ban in the United States. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/LwqrtsT

The Job Market Has Been Resilient. The Trade War Could Be Its Undoing.

The U.S. economy has largely withstood inflation and high interest rates. But tariffs could bring new price increases and put a damper on hiring. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/VTfAaFz

Steve Rattner on Just How Bad Things Will Get Under Trump’s Tariffs

And what business executives are saying behind closed doors. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/ybTW8v2

What Will It Take for New York to Crack Down on Reckless Drivers?

The city has long grappled with traffic fatalities. Officials and residents are now asking what more can be done after a fatal crash that killed a woman and two of her children. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/oh4tAE9

Trump Set to Meet With Top Aides to Decide TikTok’s Fate

They are expected to convene on Wednesday to discuss a potential sale of the app, which faces a Saturday deadline to change its ownership structure. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/yX5gWmw

At the New Frick, Magicians Come Out of the Woodwork

Textile weavers, tassel-makers, lighting restorers, cabinet makers and muralists forged new traditions at the sumptuous Beaux-Arts museum. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/1Rd6tVe

Italy Tightens Citizenship Rules Amid Influx of Applications

The government says it tightened citizenship rules because of a deluge of applications from the descendants of emigrants who only coveted an Italian passport. from NYT > Top Stories https://ift.tt/Pl7dF6f