| With Iran Setting Limits, Strait of Hormuz Remains Thorny Politically
- Even after a cease-fire, Iran is keeping a chokehold on traffic, forcing countries to cut deals that could put them at odds with the U.S.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:14:18 +0000
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| The Mass Purge of Immigration Judges, and Melania Trump’s Surprise Epstein Remarks
- Plus, your Friday news quiz.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:11 +0000
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| See You in Pyongyang: Russia Pushes Its People to Embrace North Korea
- Through art, food, tourism and academics, an increasingly isolated Moscow is seeking to cement lasting ties with Pyongyang.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:05:06 +0000
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| Vance Faces Test of His Negotiating Skills With Iran Talks
- Vice President JD Vance is leading negotiations this weekend toward an end to a war that he had opposed starting.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:03:38 +0000
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| Democrats Eying 2028 Presidential Runs Court Black Voters
- At a gathering in New York, potential candidates made overtures to a vital Democratic constituency.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:03:31 +0000
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| Trump Administration Returns to Court for Yet Another Tariff Lawsuit
- States and small businesses challenged the 10 percent tax on many imports that President Trump imposed after the Supreme Court struck down a previous slate of tariffs.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:49 +0000
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| Consumer Spending, Engine of the U.S. Economy, Is Under Strain
- Higher fuel costs are raising food and travel prices, while a shaky stock market tamps down free spenders.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:37 +0000
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| Masked Men in San Francisco Offer Cash for Signatures on Ballot Initiatives
- California’s ballot initiative wars are so lucrative that signature gatherers are offering cash and pizza for names on a petition. The exchange is illegal, and state officials say they are investigating.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:28 +0000
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| The Civilization Trump Destroys May Be Our Own
- The foreign policy analyst Fareed Zakaria explains how the Iran war has been a turning point in America’s standing in the world.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:16 +0000
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| Trump’s Changes Lock Some Employers Out of H-1B Visa Program
- Since imposing a $100,000 fee on new visas in September, the Trump administration has upended the skilled worker program.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:11 +0000
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| ‘Euphoria’ Is Back. Here’s What to Know.
- The third season of the scandalous drama premieres on Sunday, more than four years after the end of Season 2. Fuzzy on the details? We can help.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:02:08 +0000
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| Where Mail Voting Began, Worries Spread Over Trump’s Attacks
- In the Pacific Northwest, mail-in ballots have been the norm for decades, but President Trump’s war on such voting has turned a point of regional pride into another partisan battle line.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:01:48 +0000
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| Many Venezuelans Want to Go Home. But They Can’t Get Passports.
- The U.S. has made it impossible for them to stay legally, and their own country makes it difficult for them to return.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:33 +0000
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| BuzzBallz, High-Alcohol Mixed Cocktails, Are Taking Over Gen Z
- BuzzBallz, a brand of pre-mixed cocktail in colorful orbs, are all the rage. Experts worry they are a magnet for underage drinkers.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:22 +0000
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| How Airlines Turned First-Class Seats From Freebies to a Profit Engine
- Airlines used to give away most of their nicest seats, but they have increasingly found ways to persuade people to pay a lot for them.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:14 +0000
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| State Judges Turn to Guns in New Era of Judicial Threats
- A Times examination reveals thousands of threats against state judges, in addition to assaults and fatal attacks. Judges say local law enforcement agencies often can’t offer adequate protection.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:00:08 +0000
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| Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader for First Time in a Decade
- Xi Jinping held rare talks with a Taiwanese opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, who floated the idea of some day inviting Mr. Xi to visit Taiwan.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:53:17 +0000
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| Tracking 7 of Mamdani’s Biggest Campaign Promises
- Zohran Mamdani based his successful campaign for mayor of New York City on several central pledges. Here’s an early look on where those stand.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:08 +0000
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| Jimmy Kimmel Salutes Melania’s White House Surprise
- The first lady addressed her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein in a prepared statement that the talk show host called “better than her movie.”
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:35:44 +0000
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| Putin Announces Orthodox Easter Cease-Fire, but Ukraine Is Skeptical
- The cease-fire would be in effect this weekend, but each side accused the other of violating a similar pause announced last year.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:32:00 +0000
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