Patriots Owner’s Son Drops Out of Boston Mayoral Race
Josh Kraft had harshly criticized the policies of Mayor Michelle Wu, a fellow Democrat, but his message did not resonate with voters.
ICE Agents Can’t Wear Masks Under Bill Passed in California
The legislation responds to immigration raids by federal agents who have shielded their identity. It heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has not said whether he would sign it.
Breaking Precedent, G.O.P. Changes Rules on Nominees
Senate Republicans used what is known as the nuclear option to break a Democratic blockade of President Trump’s nominees, weakening Congress’s vetting role.
Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Politics Moves to a Chat Room
“The Parliament of Nepal right now is Discord,” a user said of the platform popular with video gamers, where tens of thousands are debating the nation’s future.
Bolsonaro Convicted of Attempting a Coup in Brazil, Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted the former president of trying to cling to power after losing the 2022 election, including a plan to assassinate his opponent.
$10 Million in Contraceptives Have Been Destroyed on Orders From Trump Officials
The birth control pills, IUDs and hormonal implants were purchased by U.S.A.I.D. for women in low-income countries. They had been in limbo in a Belgian warehouse after the U.S. cut much of its foreign aid.
Mamdani Meets Bloomberg, Once a Sworn Foe, for a ‘Cordial’ Discussion
Michael R. Bloomberg, who spent $8 million trying to torpedo Zohran Mamdani’s Democratic primary bid, advised him on how to fill key City Hall positions.
Student Who Shot 2 Others at Colorado School Was ‘Radicalized,’ Officials Say
Desmond Holly, 16, who is suspected of shooting and critically injuring two students, had been “radicalized by an extremist network,” the authorities said.
Nepal’s Capital Is Choked With Smoke and Gripped by Fear
With institutions burned to the ground and the army in control, Gen Z protesters are pushing for an anti-corruption crusader to be appointed as the country’s interim leader.
U.S. Joins U.N. Security Council’s Criticism of Israeli Strike in Qatar
The United States, ordinarily a protector of Israel at the United Nations, signed on to a statement condemning its attack on Hamas in the Qatari capital.
Mamdani Says He Will Apologize for Calling the N.Y.P.D. Racist in 2020
Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who won the mayoral primary, said the department was racist and homophobic in a social media post.
The F.B.I. Asked for Help Finding Charlie Kirk’s Killer
Also, new numbers showed a rise in inflation. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.
Jerry Seinfeld Compares ‘Free Palestine’ Movement to K.K.K., Report Says
The comments at a Duke University event this week have rankled student activists, who said they fostered a hostile environment on campus.
Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way
The foundation of a free society is the ability to participate in politics without fear of violence. To lose that is to risk losing everything.
Paramount Plans Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Any deal would further reshape the media industry, putting CBS News, CNN and two major movie studios under the same corporate umbrella.
Erich Sailer, Ski Coach Who Helped Shape Champions, Dies at 99
Using a modest slope in Minnesota as a springboard, he tutored a host of rising stars, including Lindsey Vonn. He was inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame.
On Ukraine and Gaza, Trump Casts Himself as a Bystander, if He Can’t Be a Peacemaker
President Trump often insists he can bring peace to global conflicts. But when allies and adversaries alike appear to be ignoring him or testing American will, he adopts a what-can-you-do shrug.
In High-Profile Closings, Los Angeles Restaurateurs See Trouble
The city’s turmoil, from wildfires to curfews, has exacted a toll on some of its best-loved restaurants and raised worries about the future.
Shooting Suspect Is Dead After Attack at Colorado High School, Authorities Say
A male suspect died of self-inflicted injuries after opening fire and critically injuring two students on the grounds of Evergreen High School in Evergreen, Colo.
Happy 10th Birthday to the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Now Drop Dead.
Ten years ago, astronomers made an epic discovery with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory. Cosmology hasn’t been the same since, and it might not stay that way much longer.
