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April 3, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

World

‘City of Parasites’ or ‘Glamorous Metropolis?’ China’s Cosmopolitan Contradiction

Shanghai’s many layers of architecture, culture and politics have made it a difficult fit for the Communist Party’s preferred narrative of Chinese victimhood and Western sins.

A Bid to Use Force to Open Strait of Hormuz Hits Roadblocks at U.N. Security Council

Several permanent members of the Security Council opposed the resolution, drafted by Bahrain in coordination with its Gulf neighbors, officials said.

Evacuated From War-Torn Gaza, 11 Toddlers Return Home to Hugs and Tears

The Palestinian children were born prematurely in the early days of the war and moved from a besieged hospital to Egypt. They have now returned home to the enclave, which lies in ruins.

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U.S.

The Awe of a Moon Launch in an Age of Trump, Turmoil and Tribal Divisions

The launch of Artemis II captured the tenor of the times in a country that can still do big things but seems forever mired in big problems.

Johnson Wavers on Ending the Shutdown, Reflecting His Weak Hold on Power

The House speaker first panned, then endorsed, then punted on, then pitched and now is delaying a bill to reopen the Homeland Security Department, showing his vulnerability in the face of party rifts.

The Women Who Believe That Women Should Lose the Right to Vote

Adherents to biblical patriarchy support household voting: One household, one vote — the husband’s. They say the idea is catching on.

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Politics

Blanche, Trump’s Former Defense Lawyer, Steps In as Acting Attorney General

While it remains unclear how long Todd Blanche will stay in the job, whoever ends up taking over permanently will lead a department that he has shaped in his own image.

Hegseth Fires Army Chief Amid Battle With Its Leaders

Senior Army officers reacted with anger and frustration to news of Gen. Randy George’s dismissal, characterizing it as the latest blow to the service.

What to Know About the ‘Massive’ Military Bunker Beneath Trump’s Ballroom

President Trump has been talking about the emergency facility beneath what was once the East Wing, details of which are usually kept secret, as he tries to justify his renovation.

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Business

Bad, Very Bad and Much Worse: Pick a Forecast for the War and Economy

A merely bad outlook might be good enough for the markets, our columnist says.

Trump Revamps Metal and Pharmaceutical Tariffs

The administration announced new levies and made changes to existing tariffs for industries that have proved influential on the president’s trade policy.

Republicans Seek Protections for Oil Giants Against Climate Lawsuits

Utah passed a law to insulate oil companies against efforts to make them pay for their role in global warming. A nationwide version is in the works.

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Technology

OpenAI Buys Streaming Show ‘TBPN,’ Aiming to Change Narrative on A.I.

OpenAI said the deal would help it “create a space for a real, constructive conversation about the changes A.I. creates.”

How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company

Who needs more than two employees when artificial intelligence can do so many corporate tasks? It’s super efficient — and a little bit lonely.

A.I. Could Change the World. But First It Is Changing Silicon Valley.

The tech industry has predicted A.I. will profoundly affect the nature of white-collar work. The industry’s own workers are already getting a taste of that future.

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