New York’s Ban on Cellphones in Schools Is Going ‘Better Than Expected’
In the country’s largest district to ban phones, students, teachers and parents reported some frustrations, but also benefits.
Roblox Sued for Wrongful Death After Teenager’s Suicide
At age 7, Ethan Dallas began playing the online game, where he met Nate. Deadly abuse followed, said Ethan’s mother, who blames Roblox.
In the Pacific, Unkept U.S. Promises on Climate Cut Deep
Pacific island nations have seen American pledges and attention come and go with geopolitical winds. Recent U.S. pullbacks are met with disappointment but not surprise.
Hyundai I.C.E. Raid Detained Workers With Shor-Term Business Visas
Last week’s immigration operation at a battery plant highlighted a tactic that companies use to bring in foreign workers to establish new operations.
No Arrests in Charlie Kirk’s Killing as FBI Seeks Help From Public
After a day of hunting for a suspect in the assassination, investigators pleaded for help from the public.
Patel and F.B.I. Face Scrutiny as Kirk’s Killer Remains at Large
Already, a series of missteps by Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, in recent months have invited worries that he has eroded public confidence in the agency.
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.
