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China Halts Critical Rare Earth Exports as Trade War Intensifies

13 April 2025 at 12:29
Beijing has suspended exports of certain rare earth minerals and magnets that are crucial for the world’s car, semiconductor and aerospace industries.

Β© Keith Bradsher/The New York Times

A mine for heavy rare earth metals on the outskirts of Longnan, China. The country’s suspension of exports of the metals and magnets is part of its retaliation for President Trump’s sharp increase in tariffs.

A Devastating Trade Spat With China Shows Few Signs of Abating

The Trump administration is in a standoff with the Chinese government as trade tensions escalate, leaving U.S. businesses in the cross hairs

Β© Eric Lee/The New York Times

President Trump abruptly paused his β€œreciprocal” tariffs on most countries last week but has rapidly ratcheted up the rate on Chinese products.

DOGE Is Far Short of Its Goal, and Still Overstating Its Progress

Elon Musk now says his group will produce only 15 percent of the savings it promised. But even that estimate is inflated with errors and guesswork.

Β© Eric Lee/The New York Times

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has produced an accounting of impressive-sounding budget cuts using inflated and speculative figures, even claiming credit for canceling a contract that did not exist.

White House Releases Results of Trump’s Annual Physical Exam

13 April 2025 at 13:23
The report is the first public accounting of the president’s health since January, when he became the oldest man ever sworn into his office. His previous medical disclosures have drawn scrutiny.

Β© Tom Brenner for The New York Times

President Trump underwent cognitive and cardiology tests during a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday.

Bernie Sanders Attacks Trump’s Policies During Surprise Coachella Appearance

13 April 2025 at 10:55
The senator appeared onstage at the music festival on Saturday night, appealing to young people to oppose President Trump.

Β© Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images for Coachella

Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont onstage with the musical artist Clairo at the Coachella music festival in Indio, Calif., on Saturday.

Russian Attack on Sumy in Ukraine Kills and Wounds Dozens

The midmorning strike hit as Ukrainians were celebrating Palm Sunday, officials said. It appeared to be the deadliest attack on civilians this year and came as the Trump administration pushes for a cease-fire.

Β© Oleg Voronenko/Agence France-Presse β€” Getty Images

Emergency workers at the site of a strike in Sumy, Ukraine, on Sunday. Ihor Klymenko, Ukraine’s interior minister, said the streets had been crowded with civilians out enjoying Palm Sunday.

As Ukraine’s Politics Heat Back Up, a Former President Sees an Opening

13 April 2025 at 04:01
Petro O. Poroshenko, who led the country before Volodymyr Zelensky, said that peace talks could be smoothed if opposition figures were included in the government.

Β© Finbarr O’Reilly for The New York Times

Petro O. Poroshenko, Ukraine’s former president, this past week in his office in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.

Gov. Josh Shapiro and Family Evacuated After Arson at Pennsylvania Residence

The governor said the State Police banged on the door early on Sunday to wake him and his family after an arsonist set fire to the governor’s official residence in Harrisburg.

Β© Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania said he and his family evacuated the governor’s residence after an arson attack early on Sunday.

Texas Muslims Want to Build Homes and a Mosque. Gov. Greg Abbott Says No.

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas is trying to stop a planned community near Dallas that has fueled anti-Muslim hostility and divided locals.

The prayer room at the East Plano Islamic Center in Plano, Texas. Members of the center have proposed a master-planned community of about 1,000 homes.

Israel Strikes Hospital in Northern Gaza and Captures Key Part of South

13 April 2025 at 10:56
No one was killed but the attack hit the Ahli Arab Hospital, a mainstay of Gaza’s decimated health care system. Separately, Israel said its troops had expanded their occupation of southern Gaza.

Β© Saher Alghorra for The New York Times

Assessing the damage on Sunday after the strike at the Ahli Arab Hospital in Zeitoun, northern Gaza.

Gaza Medic Missing Since Israeli Attack Is in Israeli Custody, Palestinian Group Says

13 April 2025 at 07:44
Asaad al-Nasasra has not been heard from since the March 23 ambush by Israeli forces, which left 15 aid workers dead and drew international condemnation.

Β© Palestinian Red Crescent Society, via Associated Press

A still image from a cellphone video taken by a paramedic and released by the Palestinian Red Crescent showed the moments before he and other rescue workers were killed by Israelis in Gaza on March 23.

U.S. Nuclear Talks With Iran Move Forward

13 April 2025 at 12:44
In a first meeting, the United States and Iran show signs of pragmatism and limited aims, which would make success more likely. But hard-liners on both sides β€” and Israel β€” are bound to balk.

Β© Maansi Srivastava for The New York Times; Vahid Salemi/Associated Press

Steve Witkoff, left, President Trump’s special envoy, in Washington last month, and Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, in Tehran in February. The two men led negotiations on Saturday.

U.S. Revives Talks With Saudi Arabia on Transfer of Nuclear Technology

13 April 2025 at 10:40
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he sees a β€œpathway” to a deal that would allow the kingdom to develop a commercial nuclear power industry and potentially enrich uranium.

Β© Doug Mills/The New York Times

Chris Wright, the U.S. energy secretary, in Washington last month. After meetings with officials in Riyadh, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia have agreed to increase cooperation β€œto better develop energy resources,” he said.

Palin v. New York Times Heads Back to Trial

The case centers on the former Alaska governor’s claim that an editorial published in 2017 defamed her.

Β© Stephanie Keith for The New York Times

Sarah Palin walking into court for her case against The New York Times in 2022.

A Congressional Outsider Becomes the Establishment Pick for Oakland Mayor

13 April 2025 at 04:01
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.

Β© Godofredo A. VΓ‘squez/Associated Press

Barbara Lee is considered the heavy favorite in the race for mayor of Oakland, Calif. But Loren Taylor, right, has gained traction with voters as a moderate candidate.

Jean Marsh, Actress Who Co-Created β€˜Upstairs, Downstairs,’ Dies at 90

13 April 2025 at 13:23
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.

Β© Press Association, via Associated Press

Jean Marsh as the maid Rose Buck in β€œUpstairs, Downstairs” in 1974 with Gordon Jackson as the butler Angus Hudson. Ms. Marsh was both an Emmy-winning star of the show and a co-creator.

The Last Flight of Helicopter N216MH

The aircraft had flown tourists in New York City thousands of times before crashing Thursday with a Spanish family aboard. Passengers who had flown earlier that day are processing the shock.

Β© Adam Gray for The New York Times

After the crash in the Hudson River, the hulk of the Bell 206 LongRanger was pulled from the cold water.

How Linda McMahon Got to Be Trump’s Education Secretary Pick

Linda McMahon, a World Wrestling Entertainment mogul and longtime booster of President Trump who served in his first administration, is beginning her confirmation hearings as she seeks to lead the Department of Education. Zach Montague, a reporter for The New York Times covering the department, reviews her history.

β€˜The Boss of Everyone and Everything’: Trump Seeks to Influence Many Spheres

13 February 2025 at 12:00
No paper straws or local bike lanes. President Trump is increasingly trying to enforce his will on areas like the arts, sports, news, private companies and college campuses.
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