Today's Headlines: Pope Francis, Who Sought a More Pastoral Church, Laid to Rest in a Majestic Ceremony
Trump’s 14 Hours in Rome: Fleeting Encounters Amid Global Discord
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April 27, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time

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Pope Francis, Who Sought a More Pastoral Church, Laid to Rest in a Majestic Ceremony

The funeral drew world leaders, including President Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, who had a talk in the Basilica.

Trump’s 14 Hours in Rome: Fleeting Encounters Amid Global Discord

During his whirlwind trip to Italy, President Trump’s interactions with world leaders, as they paid their respects to Francis, were being watched closely.

Russia Claims to Have Retaken Final Village in Its Kursk Region

Ukraine denied that it had been pushed out of the region and said that its military operations inside Russia were continuing.

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Francis’ Last Journey

As pope, Francis traveled to dozens of countries on five continents. In his last days, he stayed much closer to home.

Opinion | Trump’s Vicious Sewing Circle

Catfights abound in Trump’s macho world.

World

Did Excessive Noise and Weight Cause a Nightclub Catastrophe?

The Dominican nightclub where a roof loaded with equipment collapsed, killing 232 people, had repeatedly violated excessive noise rules. Now some wonder if sound vibrations played a role.

Canada’s Anti-Trump Finds His Moment

Mark Carney, the new prime minister seeking a full term in Monday’s election, has built his campaign around President Trump’s threats to the country.

Massive Iran Port Explosion Kills at Least 14 and Injures Hundreds

An Iranian with ties to the security services and an international security firm said that a missile fuel component exploded, but Iranian officials did not report any indication of an attack.

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U.S.

In Marin County, There’s Trouble in Teslaville

Tesla’s sleek electric vehicles used to be a status symbol in liberal Mill Valley, Calif. Now, they are despised by many — including those who drive them.

Governors, Actors and a Talking Frog: Here’s Who’s Speaking at Graduation

As colleges face increased scrutiny from the federal government, they are taking diverging approaches in choosing commencement keynotes.

Canadian Snowbirds Bought Into the American Dream in Palm Springs. Was It a Mirage?

Each year, hundreds of thousands of Canadians visit the desert city. But tariffs and other attacks on their country by the Trump administration are driving them away.

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Politics

How Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions

Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.

International Students Worry Even as Trump Temporarily Restores Some Legal Statuses

Students and their immigration lawyers say they were relieved for the temporary reprieve, but emphasized that it was just that — temporary.

Trump Pardons Executive Whose Family Sought to Publicize Ashley Biden’s Diary

The pardon of Paul Walczak, who had been convicted of tax crimes, comes as the president uses clemency to reward allies and swipe at perceived enemies.

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Business

Harvard’s Endowment Is $53.2 Billion. What Should It Be For?

The Trump administration’s war on elite universities has forced them to consider whether it’s ever worth dipping into the trust.

Dollar Doubts Dominate Gathering of Global Economic Leaders

Participants at the I.M.F and World Bank meetings this week reckoned with the prospect that the U.S. safe haven could lose its luster.

Want to Escape the Financial News? Don’t Try a Hobby.

As tariffs threaten the cost of synth knobs, wine corks, specialty butters and trading card sleeves, the stuff that makes American life fun may become out of reach.

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Arts

The Symbolism in ‘Sinners’

Beneath the spectacle of an action-packed vampire movie, the film has plenty to say about what is sacred and what is profane.

A Blast from the Past Delights ‘Doctor Who’ Fans

The show’s latest episode harks back to a beloved episode that has had fans scratching their heads for 17 years.

Where Mexican Modernism and Orchids Come Together

Bright colors and florals abound at the New York Botanical Garden’s annual orchid show.

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New York

Can Trump Still Kill Congestion Pricing After U.S. Lawyers Showed Doubt?

An embarrassing disclosure by federal lawyers revealed the weaknesses in the government’s bid to end the New York toll program. It could mark a turning point in the case.

One Family’s Relentless Pursuit of the Bony, Oily, Elusive Shad

To those who cast their nets into the Delaware River each spring, hoping for a bounty of shad, it’s a tradition worth saving.

U.S. Reverses Itself, Saying U.N.’s Gaza Agency Can Be Sued in New York

The Justice Department and the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office told a judge that an immunity law did not apply. A group of Israelis had accused the agency of assisting Hamas.