Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day. Republicans intensified pressure on Mr. Trump to relent on his steel and aluminum tariffs while the president indicated he might provide exemptions for certain countries. Economists question whether tariffs will do much to narrow the trade deficit, and whether policymakers should care about the economic metric at all. American allies and economists worry that the president’s plan to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum could start a trade war. Mr. Nunberg set cable news and social media alight after he said he was subpoenaed to go before a grand jury, but was unlikely to appear or provide documents he was ordered to hand over. Mr. Carson has been whipsawed by a job he has found puzzling, with his goals undermined by his indecisiveness, his staffing mistakes and a president indifferent to his department’s mission. Hosting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, the president said he still had “a good chance” of forging peace, but a deal seems further away than ever. A third former aide turns state’s witness, diminishing hopes the Israeli prime minister may have held that his international role would overshadow the scandals at home. Our critics chose 15 remarkable books by women that are shaping the way we read and write fiction in the 21st century. As China’s president moves to become leader for life, it is striking how little is known about him, despite his having held the country’s highest posts since 2012. From the red carpet scene to the stage, we share the highs and lows of the 90th Academy Awards. Men won a vast majority of Oscars, but the night will go down as one in which women made it clear they would be doing and saying what they wanted. Frances McDormand had chicken, Timothée Chalamet had the giggles and Mary J. Blige danced in a conga line. Italians opt for illiberal chaos, splitting Europe further. All over the United States, women are leading citizen rebellions. A flood of migrants and years of stagnation sent traditional parties reeling. The appropriation of a feminist theme for selling whiskey to women is nothing if not ironic. The president has changed his mind about offering federal support for a critical underwater project between New York and New Jersey. Why you should worry when Trump talks tough and stupid on trade. There won’t be a snap back to the democracy we knew before. It’s not about a funding crisis — it’s about turning retirement savers into passive investors. The image of unshakable peacefulness and tolerance is a Western stereotype that defies history and simplifies human nature. In his second attempt to replace Carmen Fariña, the mayor selected Richard A. Carranza, the Houston schools superintendent, who accepted at City Hall. A man said to be a former Russian military intelligence officer who spied for Britain was critically ill after exposure to an unknown substance. Within hours of seizing the administrative offices of the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Panama City, the letters T-R-U-M-P were pried off. After a debate on the State Senate floor on Monday, Republican legislative leaders backed off on arming most teachers, but voted to allow others in schools to carry guns. A judge on Monday authorized the government to seize Mr. Shkreli’s assets, including two rare albums, if he can’t come up with the $7 million he owes. Divorced parents in Pittsburgh are in a legal dispute over whether their 17-year-old son should be allowed to play football. Before Dr. Lawrence G. Nassar was imprisoned for abusing gymnasts, a local prosecutor’s office opted not to pursue charges. The prosecutor had his own troubles. Oslo hopes the technology will help identify types of litter so that human divers can scour it off the seabed. Celia Paul was the partner of Lucian Freud and the subject of several of his paintings. Now she is drawing attention for her melancholy portraits. Millions of Americans can't afford their prescriptions. These are portraits of a few patients struggling to manage their drug bills. You’ve been avoiding it long enough. A driver safety course inside a women’s university in Saudi Arabia gave young women their first chance to drive. “Unmasked,” a 500-page doorstop out this week, tells rich stories about the projects he never made — and the childhood feline that inspired “Cats.” Christopher Lane lost his light when a 14-story building went up next to his Jersey City apartment. Instead of complaining, he photographed the process. Time runs in circles in Mr. Kelly’s autobiographical memory play at La MaMa. As comforting as shrimp and grits, this dish puts savory, golden polenta front and center. A new study suggests that exposure to bright light before bedtime can throw children’s body clocks out of whack. I read nutrition labels before I buy anything in a package, I practice portion control, and I exercise and weigh myself every day. More Recent Articles |
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