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May 8, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time

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How Lost Radar and Silent Radios Have Upended Newark Air Travel

A technical outage in Philadelphia last week terrified air traffic controllers and stranded passengers. As the summer travel season looms, the F.A.A. is racing to address the problems.

Recession Warnings Are Everywhere, Except in the Data

Mainstream measures have been slow to detect the impact of tariffs and uncertainty, leaving economists to scour earnings calls and private-sector data sources.

3 Former Officers Acquitted of All State Charges in Tyre Nichols’s Death

The former Memphis officers had been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the beating death of Mr. Nichols.

Editors’ Picks

He Hears Voices in His Head. He Also Helped Win an Election.

He ran a successful political campaign, sometimes from a psych ward, sometimes living on the street. He has found a way to thrive.

Opinion | ‘A Kind of Last Hurrah for Liberal Catholicism?’: Three Conservative Catholics on Pope Francis and the Conclave

A discussion about Pope Francis’ pontificate and who will be elected the next pope.

World

The Indian Aircraft Pakistan Says It Shot Down

Tensions between India and Pakistan have risen sharply in the weeks since a terrorist attack in Kashmir. On Wednesday, India hit Pakistan and appears to have lost aircraft in the strike.

Waiting for the Smoke That Heralds a New Pope

As 133 cardinals were sequestered in the Sistine Chapel where they would vote for a new leader of the Catholic Church, the faithful and the curious gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

Airstrikes Pound Gaza as Israel Announces Plans to Displace More Residents

Israel’s plan to capture more land in Gaza and relocate thousands of civilians has heightened a sense of hopelessness among Palestinians.

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U.S.

This Auto Parts C.E.O. Gave Trump’s Tariffs a Chance. Now He’s Not So Sure.

The chief executive of Detroit Axle, which sells car parts that are mostly imported from China, is adjusting his business and hoping for a new trade deal.

Detained Tufts Student Must Be Moved to Vermont, Court Rules

Rumeysa Ozturk, an international student from Turkey, was detained in Massachusetts in March and later taken to Louisiana. The ruling said she must be transferred within a week.

Congress Grills College Presidents With an Old Script and New Threats

In a House hearing, lawmakers scrutinized a set of college leaders from institutions outside the Ivy League schools that have drawn the Trump administration’s attention.

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Politics

A Most Sensitive Subject in the White House: Where Is Melania?

Mrs. Trump has spent fewer than 14 days at the White House since her husband was inaugurated 108 days ago.

Johnson Rules Out an Aggressive Plan to Cut Medicaid as G.O.P. Moderates Waver

The Republican speaker’s decision underscored the resistance in his party to politically painful reductions to the program, and drew a backlash from the hard right, which is demanding deep cuts.

Hegseth’s Use of Passwords Raises New Security Concerns

Revelations about the defense secretary’s passwords came after he discussed details of planned U.S. airstrikes on a messaging app.

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Business

As Fed Holds Rates Steady, Powell Says Next Step Is ‘Not at All Clear’

The central bank stuck to a wait-and-see approach as officials brace for President Trump’s tariffs to stoke higher inflation and slower growth.

Trump Says U.S. Won’t Drop Tariffs Ahead of China Talks

The Treasury secretary and trade representative plan to meet with Chinese officials this weekend to discuss trade and economic matters.

Disney to Build a Magic Kingdom Theme Park in the Middle East

Disneyland Abu Dhabi could become a growth engine for the company in the region. It could also expose Disney and its vaunted brand to criticism.

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Technology

Uber Revenue Is Up 14%, Despite Economic Fears

The company also predicted that business in the current quarter would be stronger than Wall Street had predicted.

How to Use the A.I.-Powered Writing Tools on Your Phone

Artificial intelligence software — some already free on your device — can quickly compose and edit documents. But be sure to check its work.

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Sports

Robert Kubica, a Former F1 Driver, Has Found Success in Endurance Racing

He was almost killed in a crash in 2011, which all but ended his Formula 1 career. Now he’s on top of endurance racing.

In Belgium, the Long History of a Famed Track

The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps was created in 1921 and curves through the beauty of the Ardennes in Belgium.

Running the Team, and Racing on It

Kamui Kobayashi is the team principal of Toyota Gazoo Racing and has learned to strike a balance between being the boss and a driver.

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Arts