Dzień: 2024-03-19

Alabama Republicans Pass Expansive Legislation Targeting D.E.I.

The measure would not only cut funding to diversity programs at public colleges, but also limit the teaching of “divisive concepts” surrounding race and gender.

An Arab Mandate for Palestine

There’s only one good way the war in Gaza ends.

Why Schumer Spoke Out Against Netanyahu as Israel Wages War

In an interview in his native Brooklyn, America’s highest-ranking Jewish elected official said he felt obligated to call for new leadership in Israel.

No Alternative for Rafah Invasion, Netanyahu Says, as Rift With U.S. Grows

A day after agreeing to President Biden’s request to send officials to Washington to discuss Rafah, the Israeli leader said there was no other option but to send forces into the crowded city.

Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Final Spending Bill Ahead of Shutdown

Lawmakers resolved disputes over Department of Homeland Security funding, paving the way for an agreement. But they may still be unable to meet a Friday deadline to avert a brief partial shutdown.

Biden’s Israel-Gaza Policy Prompts Warning From Democratic Donors

More than 100 donors and activists, including a handful who have given six-figure sums to President Biden, signed a letter arguing that progressive anger could help Donald Trump.

Trump Asks Supreme Court for Absolute Immunity on 2020 Election Charges

The court will hear arguments on April 25 over whether former presidents can be prosecuted for things they did while in office.

Hilde Soliani, Perfumer and ‘Madwoman’ of Parma

Hilde Soliani makes feral scents that evoke everything from oysters to opera houses.

Supreme Court Allows Texas to Enforce Aggressive Immigration Law, for Now

The law, which empowers local officials to arrest and deport migrants who enter the country without authorization, was challenged by the Biden administration as an affront to federal power.

Saudi Arabia Plans $40 Billion Push Into Artificial Intelligence

The Middle Eastern country is creating a gigantic fund to invest in A.I. technology, potentially becoming the largest player in the hot market.

The M.L.B. Season Opens in South Korea. Here’s What to Know.

The country’s raucous fan culture will be on display when Major League Baseball opens its season in Seoul. Here’s how to cheer and what to eat.

Peter Navarro, Ex-Trump Adviser, Begins 4-Month Jail Sentence

The former White House trade adviser is the first senior Trump aide to serve time over efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Supreme Court Rules for Immigrant in Case on Deportation Hardship Waiver

By a 6-to-3 vote, the court said that federal appeals courts may review many rulings from immigration judges despite a law that sought to limit their jurisdiction.

Microsoft Hires DeepMind Co-Founder to Run Consumer A.I.

Mustafa Suleyman is leaving a start-up called Inflection to take the senior position with Microsoft.

Apple and Google Are Discussing a Deal to Bring Generative A.I. to iPhones

A partnership would extend the long relationship between the companies that has helped deliver everything from maps to search on Apple’s devices.

Unilever to Spin Off Ben & Jerry’s and Cut 7,500 Jobs

The consumer goods giant said the moves would make for a “simpler, more focused company” as consumers trade down to cheaper brands amid high inflation.

Apple Steps Up Its Lobbying to Change Patent Rules

After losing two complaints before the U.S. International Trade Commission, Apple has stepped up its lobbying to change the agency’s practices.

Judge in Trump Documents Case Draws Attention for Slow Pace

Aileen Cannon has yet to set a trial date in the complex case accusing Donald J. Trump of mishandling classified materials, and has stirred confusion with some decisions.

Japan’s Labor Market Has a Lesson for the Fed: Women Can Surprise You

Japan’s improved labor force participation for women is a reminder not to assume that job market limits are clear and finite.

Princess Kate’s Photo of Queen Elizabeth II Is Flagged as Edited

Getty Images said a photo taken by Catherine, Princess of Wales, of Queen Elizabeth II had been “digitally enhanced,” adding to scrutiny over royal communications with the public.

Hong Kong Adopts Sweeping Security Laws, Bowing to Beijing

The legislation targets “external interference” and the theft of state secrets, with implications for businesses, journalists, civil servants and others.

Walter Massey, a Physicist With a Higher Calling

He broke barriers as the first Black physicist in nearly every role. But his identity made him reach for dreams beyond his career as a scientist.

The Billionaire Taking on Disney Just Wants Some Respect

The longtime corporate agitator feels misunderstood. Maybe his fight with Disney could change that.

A Missouri High School Program Goes Farm-to-Table

A Missouri high school program teaches students to take freshly killed animals from the field to the classroom and into the kitchen.

Fed Meets Amid Worries That Inflation Progress Might Stall

Inflation had been moderating steadily, but it is now hovering around 3 percent. Will lowering it fully to normal levels prove difficult?