English

nytimes.com

Today News

23

‘Cataclysmic Situation’ in Haiti Leaves 1,500 Dead in Gang Violence

www.nytimes.com

The United Nations on Thursday said poor governance and increasing levels of gang violence had brought state institutions “close to collapse.”

South Africa Bus Crash Kills 45, but 8-Year-old Survives

www.nytimes.com

The bus, which was carrying people to an Easter church service, went off a bridge in South Africa and plunged 165 feet into a ravine.

22

Friday Briefing: Sam Bankman-Fried Gets 25 Years

www.nytimes.com

Plus, three video game adventures for the weekend.

Relatives Mourn One of the Men Killed in the Bridge Collapse

www.nytimes.com

Jose López, a father of two, saw his purpose in life as providing for his family, his brother said.

U.K. Backsliding on Civil and Political Rights, U.N. Body Says

www.nytimes.com

A human rights committee that examined a range of concerns called on Britain to abandon its controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Officials Say Hazardous Material Aboard Crashed Ship Poses No Threat

www.nytimes.com

Two containers fell into the water and were missing, but neither contained hazardous materials, the Coast Guard said.

21

Who Would Want to Go to a College Like This?

www.nytimes.com

The national debate about so-called woke campuses does not reflect what most college students care about.

Taiwan’s Top Diplomat Says U.S. Aid to Ukraine Is Critical for Deterring China

www.nytimes.com

Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said in an interview that a Russian victory could embolden China to move against Taiwan and would fuel anti-American propaganda.

The Decline of Sean Combs’ Revolt TV and Other Business Ventures

www.nytimes.com

A restless ambition took him from hip-hop to the Met Gala, a reality show, a fashion label, a fragrance line and his own cable network. Then came the accusations and federal raids.

20

Putin Offers Both Reassurance and Threat on a Wider War

www.nytimes.com

President Vladimir V. Putin said that claims Russia planned to invade other countries were “nonsense,” but warned them against hosting warplanes meant for Ukraine.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Raises Questions About Bridges in Other States

www.nytimes.com

Experts have long pondered the question of improving protections, and several bridges have undergone adjustments. But the size of today’s vessels leads to immense challenges.

Middle East Crisis: Top U.N. Court Orders Israel to Ensure Aid to Gaza

www.nytimes.com

In its strongest language yet, the International Court of Justice in The Hague ordered Israel to ensure “the unhindered provision” of humanitarian assistance.

House Republicans Demand Full Impeachment Trial for Mayorkas

www.nytimes.com

They argue that quickly dispensing with the charges, as senators in both parties are inclined to do, would be an affront to Americans.

Justice Thomas Is a Kind Man. But His New Hire Raises Disturbing Questions.

www.nytimes.com

Did his law clerk say she hates Black people? She needs to answer clearly.

Outcry in France as Principal Steps Down Over Head Scarf Incident

www.nytimes.com

A Paris school principal received online death threats after he was involved in an “altercation” with a Muslim student over her head scarf, sparking outrage in a country still scarred by the killing of two teachers.

Judge Warns Trump to be on Good Behavior During Trial

www.nytimes.com

Justice Juan Merchan has warned Donald Trump and his lawyers to be on good behavior during the hush-money trial.

Trump’s Defense Team Argues First Amendment Prohibits Georgia Charges

www.nytimes.com

Fulton County prosecutors say Donald J. Trump’s comments about the 2020 election were meant to advance a broad criminal scheme to overturn the election results.

Methane From Landfills Is a Big Driver of Climate Change, Study Says

www.nytimes.com

Decades of buried trash is releasing methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, at higher rates than previously estimated, the researchers said.

19

Germany’s Beloved Dachshund Could Be Threatened Under Breeding Bill

www.nytimes.com

The bill would strengthen laws around dog breeding, but Germany’s kennel club worries that the legislation could lead to bans on several breeds.

New Senate Leadership Tussle Is a Throwback to the Old Days

www.nytimes.com

Current Senate leaders haven’t had to fight too hard for their jobs, but Republicans now face a real contest to replace Mitch McConnell.

Man Charged With Murder in the Fatal Shooting of Police Officer Jonathan Diller

www.nytimes.com

Guy Rivera killed Officer Jonathan Diller during a traffic stop, the police said. Mr. Rivera was also charged with attempted murder for aiming his gun at a second officer, the authorities said.

18

Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for FTX Fraud

www.nytimes.com

Mr. Bankman-Fried, who was convicted of stealing $8 billion from customers of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange, faced a maximum sentence of 110 years.

Biden Administration Restores Protections Under the Endangered Species Act

www.nytimes.com

The rules give federal officials more leeway to protect species in a changing climate. Industry groups are expected to sue.

Ireland to Intervene in South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel at the ICJ

www.nytimes.com

Ireland did not outline the argument it planned to advance at the court, but the country’s lawmakers have made repeated calls to prioritize the protection of civilians in Gaza.

At Tiffany’s Flagship, Luxe Art Helps Sell the Jewels

www.nytimes.com

Turrell. Hirst. Basquiat: This 10-story palace is filled with famous names, for a heady fusion of relevant, and discomfiting, contemporary art and retailing.

17

U.S. Officials Order Better Tracking of a Political Flashpoint: America’s Diversity

www.nytimes.com

New survey questions in federal forms will draw a more detailed portrait of racial and ethnic origins. Officials point to the benefits, but the changes could face a conservative backlash.

How Sam Bankman-Fried’s Sentence Compares With Other White-Collar Cases

www.nytimes.com

Here’s how the former crypto mogul’s 25-year sentence stacks up against the prosecutions of Michael Milken, Bernie Madoff and others.

As Space Threats Mount, U.S. Lags in Protecting GPS Services

www.nytimes.com

Threats are mounting in space. GPS signals are vulnerable to attack. Their time-keeping is essential for stock trading, power transmission and more.

How 2 Families Faced a Catastrophic Birth Defect

www.nytimes.com

Cases of trisomy 18 may rise as many states restrict abortion. But some women choose to have the babies, love them tenderly and care for them devotedly.

16

The 25 Most Defining Pieces of Furniture From the Last 100 Years

www.nytimes.com

Three designers, a museum curator, an artist and a design-savvy actress convened at The New York Times to make a list of the most enduring and significant objects for living.