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Trump Takes On Improbable Task in Seeking Trade Deals Across the Globe
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April 24, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia

The U.S. proposal would freeze territory along the current front lines of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which Ukraine has rejected.

Trump Takes On Improbable Task in Seeking Trade Deals Across the Globe

The president’s threats of tariffs have brought countries like Japan, South Korea and India rushing to negotiate, but they have sown chaos with bigger trading partners like China.

Prelude to a Funeral

A single image captures the subtle changes in how the Roman Catholic Church buries a pope.

Editors’ Picks

Theo Von Dismantles the Interview Show

The comedian and podcaster is one of the defining conversationalists of media’s new MAGA-friendly mainstream. But he can be harder to pin down, politically and culturally, than his bro-cast peers.

Opinion | Gov. Josh Shapiro: Finding Moral Clarity After an Arsonist’s Attack

This level of violence has to stop.

World

India Takes Aim at Pakistan After Slaughter of Civilians in Kashmir

India announced a series of retaliatory actions, and hinted at the possibility of more, in response to what it called Pakistan’s support of terrorism on Indian soil.

Syria’s Jihadist-Turned-President Seeks New Allies

In an interview with The New York Times, President Ahmed al-Shara urged the United States to lift sanctions and alluded to the possibility of future military support from Russia and Turkey.

Canada’s Million-Dollar Housing Crisis

Soaring housing costs, with many homes nearing $1 million, have sparked an exodus from cities like Vancouver, and Canadians want their next prime minister to do something about it.

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U.S.

12 States Sue Trump Over His Tariffs

The lawsuit, filed by Democratic attorneys general, said the president’s tariffs have hurt their economies and residents.

Minnesota Man Whose Student Visa Was Revoked Says It ‘Shattered’ His Life

An Indonesian man with a student visa and an American wife thought he would soon get a green card. Now, he could get deported over a 2022 arrest.

At Elon Musk’s Behest, Voters Cast Ballots for a New Town: Starbase, Texas

It has been a rough patch for Mr. Musk, but he is about to realize a dream for SpaceX, its employees and for himself, his own town on the southern tip of Texas.

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Politics

Trump Says He Won’t Fire Powell. His Fed Battle May Not Be Over Yet.

The president said he has “no intention” of ousting Jerome H. Powell, the Fed chair, but the administration’s willingness to challenge norms regarding the central bank’s political independence is causing concern.

Trump’s Approval Rating Has Been Falling Steadily, Polling Average Shows

President Trump’s approval rating has sunk to about 45 percent, down from 52 percent one week after he took office.

A Subdued Musk Backs Away From Washington, but His Project Remains

The Department of Government Efficiency has already made an immense imprint on the government, but it has not come close to Elon Musk’s pledge of cutting $1 trillion.

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Business

China Has an Army of Robots on Its Side in the Tariff War

Enormous investments in factory equipment and artificial intelligence are giving China an edge in car manufacturing and other industries.

They Criticized Musk on X. Then Their Reach Collapsed.

Three users who disagreed with the site’s owner saw views for their posts plummet.

Stocks Rally, Swayed by White House Comments on Fed, Tariffs and Trade

Remarks by President Trump and his Treasury secretary fueled a rebound in markets, highlighting how Wall Street is influenced by news about the White House’s policy intentions.

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Technology

Time-Saving New Phone Features You May Have Missed

From photo timers to music identifiers, here are a few new iPhone and Android tools to make your life easier.

Trump Offers Private Dinner to Top 220 Investors in His Memecoin

The offer, which caused President Trump’s memecoin to surge in price, was his family’s latest effort to profit from cryptocurrencies.

C.E.O. Steps Down at Discord, the Social Chat App

Jason Citron was a co-founder of the company, which is said to be working toward an initial public offering at some point this year.

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Arts

No Power? No Problem. Nicole Scherzinger Sings With Bullhorn on Broadway.

The “Sunset Boulevard” star briefly entertained the crowd when “a technical malfunction on the sound side” forced the cancellation of a matinee performance.

Jelly Roll Should Be Pardoned for Drug and Robbery Offenses, Board Says

The Tennessee Board of Parole unanimously determined that the country star should be pardoned, but the decision is in the hands of the governor.

‘Conclave’ Streaming Numbers Jump After Pope Francis’ Death

Experts said that the 2024 film accurately portrayed the papal selection process.