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Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

As Hamas Releases More Israeli Hostages, It Puts on a Show of Force
The handover of four female Israeli soldiers by Hamas on Saturday came as Israel released 200 prisoners. But a dispute arose over the hostage release timetable.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Canadian Ship Trapped in Lake Erie Ice for 3 Days Is Finally Freed
The 17-member crew of the freighter, stuck a mile off the Buffalo shore, was never in serious danger, but its predicament drew news media attention and a crowd of curious onlookers.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Trump's Moves to Upend Federal Bureaucracy Touch Off Fear and Confusion
Agencies are gripped with uncertainty about how to implement the blizzard of new policies as workers frantically try to assess the impact on their lives.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Mike Hynson, Surfing Star of ‘The Endless Summer,' Dies at 82
The hit 1966 surfing documentary immortalized the maverick California wave rider as an archetype of the footloose rebel surfer.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

The Wars Within Trump's Court
The second Trump White House is starting out with a remarkable degree of conflict among different individuals, constituencies and worldviews.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Trump Stocks E.P.A. With Oil, Gas and Chemical Lobbyists
Top political appointees are already at the E.P.A. preparing to erase the agency's climate rules and pollution controls. Many of them have tried it before.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

They Were Waiting for Flights. Then Trump Closed a Door for Afghan Allies.
An executive order has halted refugee flights for Afghans who supported the American mission in Afghanistan and had been approved to resettle in the U.S.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Pete Hegseth, New Defense Secretary, Outlines Pentagon's Priorities
After being sworn-in by Vice President JD Vance, the Pentagon's new leader addressed the Defense Department's three million employees.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

C.I.A. Now Favors Lab Leak Theory to Explain Covid's Origins
A new analysis that began under the Biden administration is released by the C.I.A.'s new director, John Ratcliffe, who wants the agency to get "off the sidelines" in the debate.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Israel and Hamas Dispute Over Hostage Leaves Displaced Palestinians Waiting
Israel is preventing movement to the north of Gaza until plans are set for the release of Arbel Yehud, one of the last civilian women held in Gaza.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Who Are the Three Republican Senators Who Voted Against Pete Hegseth?
Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren't surprising.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

‘Our Beloved Gaza Is Gone'
So many children killed and injured, yet a lasting Middle East peace seems no closer.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Crafting a Haggis for American Tastes (and Import Restrictions)
Macsween, a popular maker of the distinctive Scottish dish, has developed a recipe for the U.S. market that swaps sheep lung for lamb heart as a main ingredient.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

The Surveillance Tools That Could Power Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Border enforcement agencies have spent billions assembling surveillance tools to track and find people. These could be critical in President Trump's immigration agenda.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

As Trump's Immigration Crackdown Looms, Restaurants' Undocumented Workers Fear the Worst
In Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington and other cities, chefs and owners are worried for their workers and their businesses.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Trump Fires at Least 12 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge
The internal government watchdogs were believed to have been dismissed at several major agencies, though the Justice Department's was not said to have been among them.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Hamas Choreographs a Show of Force as It Hands Over the Hostages
Before their release, the hostages, four female soldiers, were led onto a stage in Gaza City, surrounded by masked, uniformed fighters.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

What to Know About the 4 Newly Released Israeli Hostages
The young women freed on Saturday were working as "spotters" for Israel's army when they were abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Fast Times at West Wing High
Tech tycoons joining political big shots equals an ego explosion.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Let's Get to the Marrow of What Trump Just Did
Three policy wonks dissect President Donald Trump's executive orders on border security, immigration, government efficiency and beyond.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Changing Tunes
The artists we love are always changing. But there's part of all of us that's impervious to external forces.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

What We Know About the Released Hostages
The young women were working as "spotters" for Israel's army when they were abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Israel Welcomes the Return of the Women Who Warned of a Raid From Gaza
Young female "spotters" for Israel's army reported suspicious activity across the border. When Hamas attacked, 15 were killed and seven abducted. Four came home on Saturday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

AI Can Work for Us
A.I. can be designed to dramatically enhance individual empowerment.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

His Opponents Sidelined, Lukashenko Is Set for a 7th Term in Belarus
President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, a close ally of Russia's leader, Vladimir V. Putin, has been making signs of reaching out to the West. He is all but certain to win an election on Sunday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Ladies and Gentlemen, 38 Key Musical Moments on ‘S.N.L.'
As the show celebrates its 50th season, look back at some of its most fiery, shocking and groundbreaking performances.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Gunfire and Bandits Make School an Impossible Dream for Haitian Children
Some school buildings are in gang-occupied territory or have become de facto shelters for those forced from their homes, leaving hundreds of thousands with no chance for formal learning.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Amazon's Fight With Unions Heads to Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia are voting on whether to form the first union in the Amazon-owned chain. The company is pushing back.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Tom Green, Former Provocateur, Is Building Something New
A Y2K-era phenomenon most famous for his MTV prank show and surreal brand of comedy, Green pioneered ideas that thrive today.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Inside the $32 Billion Industry Transforming Marijuana
Inside the $32 billion industry transforming marijuana, its consumption and beliefs about its ability to heal.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Should Sports be a College Major? Some, including Nike, Say Yes
The idea of offering a degree in sports has gained momentum now that college athletes can be paid. Now Nike is joining some academics in pushing for it to become a reality.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

The Evidence For the Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Explained
Here's why doctors recommend getting specific shots at specific times — as well as what happens when parents stray from that advice.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Japan Once Dominated the Art Market. Is the Country Ready for a Comeback?
Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Financial Advice on Social Media Is Growing. And Risky.
Everyday investors are turning to financial influencers, or ‘fin-fluencers,' to learn how to manage their finances, but experts say rooting out misinformation is challenging.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Here's What We Know About the 4 Released Hostages
The young women were working as "spotters" for Israel's army when they were abducted in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

In Buffalo, There Are Two Words on Everyone's Lips: ‘Go Bills'
Devotion runs deep in western New York for an N.F.L. team that has never won a Super Bowl. Will this be the year that loyalty is rewarded?

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge
The internal government watchdogs were believed to have been dismissed at several major agencies, though the Justice Department's was not said to have been among them.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary as Vance Breaks Tie Vote
With two G.O.P. senators opposed, Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, can afford to lose only one more. If he is confirmed, it is likely to be by the smallest margin for that post in modern times.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

Myanmar Rebels Are Opening Colleges
As Myanmar's civil war heads into a fifth year, anti-junta forces are opening universities and colleges as part of their pursuit of a federal democracy.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 25, 2025

In China, Rare Dissent Over a Program to Save on Drug Costs
Top doctors raised concerns about domestically made drugs, saying Beijing's effort to lower costs is sacrificing quality.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

U.S. Military Planes Carrying Migrants Land in Guatemala
The Department of Defense said this week that it would provide planes for deportation flights.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Hegseth Is Second Cabinet Secretary to Need Tiebreaker Vote, After DeVos
In 2017, Betsy DeVos barely survived her confirmation vote to become President Trump's secretary of education.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown, Deportation Fears Spread Among Immigrants With Provisional Legal Status
President Trump is targeting people who have been living in the country under Biden immigration programs that shielded them from deportation and allowed them to work.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Idaho Lawmakers Want Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Decision
A state legislative committee has advanced a resolution asking that the power to regulate marriage be returned to the states.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Last 4 Monkeys That Escaped in South Carolina Are Captured
Finally, all 43 of the rhesus macaques have been found, according to the primate research facility in Yemassee, S.C., from which they fled in November.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Trump Officials Pause Programs to Let In Immigrants, Including Ukrainians
The pause on several initiatives that allowed immigrants to enter the country temporarily will block the entrance of people fleeing some of the most unstable and desperate places in the world.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Derek Humphry, Pivotal Figure in Right-to-Die Movement, Dies at 94
His own experience assisting his terminally ill wife in ending her life set him on a path to founding the Hemlock Society and writing a best-selling guide.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Fitbit Agrees to Pay $12 Million for Not Quickly Reporting Burn Risk With Watches
After consumer complaints of overheating batteries, the company did not immediately report the defect with its Ionic smartwatches, according to a settlement with the U.S. government.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Israel Says UNRWA Has 6 Days to Halt Operations in East Jerusalem
The directive came in a letter to the U.N., after the Israeli Parliament banned the relief agency that has aided Palestinian refugees for decades.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Reports of Immigration Agents at Chicago School Set Off Fear, but Are Proved False
The agents turned out to be unrelated to immigration, officials said hours later. They were from the Secret Service, investigating a threat.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

New Luxury Hotel in Serbia Will Be a Trump-Kushner Joint Project
The plan illustrates the continued ambitions of the Trump family to forge new international deals even as President Trump has returned to the White House.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, 104, Dies; Army Nurse Broke a Color Barrier
After years of being barred from a segregated military, she became the first Black nurse in the regular U.S. armed forces. She was later an Air Force officer.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Immigration Arrests Prompt Fear that Mass Deportations Loom
The arrest of three people at a seafood distribution warehouse in Newark has led to a heightened sense of alarm in the region.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Trump is touring Pacific Palisades. Altadena residents wonder why not them.
Residents of Altadena have expressed frustration that their town and their losses have been overshadowed by those in Pacific Palisades.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Interior Department Says Gulf of Mexico Is Now ‘Gulf of America'
Trump also renamed Denali, North America's tallest peak, as Mount McKinley, despite objections from Alaska's senators.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Thomas Gaither, Who Chose Jail After Civil Rights Sit-ins, Dies at 86
When he and other Black protesters were arrested at a whites-only lunch counter in 1961, they tried a new strategy — ‘Jail No Bail' — and energized a movement.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Contenders to Lead the Democratic Party Scramble to Show Momentum
As two Midwesterners battle for control of the Democratic National Committee, they are making loud yet unverifiable claims about their levels of support.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Appeals Court Upholds Injunction on Iowa's State-Level Immigration Enforcement Law
A lower court had blocked the Republican-backed law that made it a state crime to enter Iowa after being deported or denied entry to the United States.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

What's That Stench? A Corpse Flower Blooming at Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
At the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, a so-called corpse flower bloomed for the first time on Friday. The smell was not unlike rotting flesh.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

While Visiting Flood Survivors, Trump Suggested Eliminating FEMA
Also, egg prices are high. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Honduras Says Trump's Deportation Plan Could Push It Closer to China
Many Latin American countries are trying to distance themselves from Beijing. But in response to President Trump's sweeping deportation plans, Honduras is doing the opposite.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Arrest Made in Connection With Shooting Death of Border Patrol Agent
The shooting on Monday in Vermont near the Canadian border followed the surveillance of an armed couple who dressed in black tactical-style clothing.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Arthur Blessitt, Who Carried a Cross Around the World, Dies at 84
A street preacher from Hollywood, he set out on a walk to New York City in 1969 with a 110-pound cross on his back. Then he kept going.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Supreme Court to Hear Oklahoma Religious Charter School Case
The proposal to create the nation's first religious charter school paid for by taxpayer funds could move the line between church and state in education.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

N.Y. Migrants Fear Expulsion After Trump Expands Deportation Targets
Those who followed Biden-era guidelines are dismayed that the rules have changed. The app that helped them enter the country now may make them targets.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Senate to Vote on Pete Hegseth's Confirmation, With Outcome Uncertain
With two G.O.P. senators opposed, Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, can afford to lose only one more. If he is confirmed, it is likely to be by the smallest margin for that post in modern times.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

What Is the Future of the Paris Agreement?
On President Trump's first day in office, he pulled out of the Paris Agreement, a pact among nearly all nations to fight climate change. Reporting from Davos, Switzerland, David Gelles, a climate journalist for The New York Times, explains what this decision means for the rest of the world.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Trump Supports the Police, Just as Long as They Support Him
President Trump's flurry of pardons this week sent a message to law enforcement: He will "back the blue" if they back him.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

The Louvre Shows Off an Epic Fashion Collection
The most visited museum in the world is wooing a new crowd by injecting glamorous new cool into its fustiest department.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

An Evacuation, and a Haunting Question
Alexandra Berzon, an investigative reporter who lives in Los Angeles, reflects on her family's evacuation from the Eaton fire.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

TikTok Ban and Trump Executive Order Lead to Tech Company Dilemma
The federal law banning TikTok has revealed a major schism among American tech companies: Some are willing to flout the law — and some, including Apple and Google, are not.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Existing-Home Sales in 2024 Were Slowest in Decades Amid High Mortgage Rates
The market perked up late in the year when interest rates eased, but affordability challenges yielded the fewest transactions since 1995.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Trump Leaves Democrats Dazed, With Some Willing to Work With Republicans
Locked out of power in Washington, the party is struggling to agree on a unified message of opposition. Some of its lawmakers are even telling Republicans they want to work together.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

He Was Pushed in Front of a Subway Train. How Did He Survive?
Joseph Lynskey was waiting for the subway in Manhattan last month when a random act of violence transformed his life.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

I Prosecuted the Capitol Rioters. I Know Why Trump Pardoned Them.
Trump's pardons will encourage more violence.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

The Making of a David Lynch Memorial at Bob's Big Boy in Burbank
Fans of the late American filmmaker built a distinctly Lynchian shrine outside the Burbank restaurant Bob's Big Boy.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Where to Eat, Shop and Stay in the Austrian Alps
Insiders share their favorite après-ski spots, springtime hikes and typically Tyrolean souvenirs.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

More Ships May Return to the Red Sea if Houthis Hold Their Fire
Shipping companies expressed caution about using the shorter route between Asia and Europe that many ships have avoided for more than a year.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

China Cracks Down on Online Panda Advocacy
Panda fan culture once flourished in China. But Beijing is tightening control of discussion of a national symbol.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Tim Noel Named C.E.O. of UnitedHealthcare After Killing of Brian Thompson
The health insurer named Tim Noel, a longtime employee of its parent company, for the job. The previous chief executive, Brian Thompson, was killed in Manhattan.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Angel Blue Doubted Her Path in Opera. Now She's a Star.
Once used to frequent rejection letters, Blue has become a regular on major stages and is singing the title role in "Aida" at the Metropolitan Opera.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Hamas Names Four Hostages It Says Will Be Released Saturday
Hamas identified four female soldiers abducted from a military base as those who will be freed in the next exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

As Newsom Plans to Greet Trump, He Faces a Political Test
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces what may be his greatest political test and leadership challenge. He planned to greet President Trump upon his arrival in Southern California on Friday.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Meta to Increase Spending to $65 Billion This Year in A.I. Push
Much of the capital investment, a big jump from 2024, will fund expansion of Meta's data centers, which provide the computing power needed by A.I. products and algorithms.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

MeToo Outrage Leaves Japanese Broadcaster Without a Single Advertiser
A popular TV host admitted trying to conceal a sexual assault complaint. This time, the reaction was swift and harsh, and aimed not only at him but also his employers.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

150 Years of See and Be Seen at Paris's Palais Garnier Opera House
It's been 150 years since the Palais Garnier opera house opened in Paris. Today, it is still a working theater — with 172 performances scheduled for this season.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Israel Appears Poised to Keep Its Troops in Lebanon Beyond Deadline
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to withdraw from southern Lebanon, but Israel says that Hezbollah hasn't upheld its promise and that the Lebanese Army isn't ready to fill the void.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

How to Invest During a Presidency With a Deep Devotion to Profits
Big business has an inside track in the second Trump presidency, and those with a stake in those businesses have reason to rejoice, our columnist writes.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Italy Arrested a Libyan Wanted for Crimes Against Humanity. Then It Sent Him Home.
The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Libyan Sought by I.C.C. for War Crimes Is Released by Italy, Sparking Backlash
The government attributed the release to procedural reasons. But critics say it is because Italy depends on Libya to stem the flow of migrants from Africa.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Ukraine Sends Volley of Drones at Russia, Hitting Oil Refinery
Videos showed fireballs over a facility in Ryazan, 110 miles southeast of Moscow. Kyiv is seeking to disrupt Russian military logistics and put pressure on the country's economy by striking its oil industry.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Chevron to Increase Output at Huge Oil Field in Kazakhstan
The energy giant is spending nearly $50 billion to expand the Tengiz oil field, allowing it to pump one million barrels a day.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Trump's First Presidential Trip, and an American Egg Crisis
Plus, how Kidz Bop grew up.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Israel and Hamas Prepare for Next Round of Hostage and Prisoner Releases
Under the terms of the Gaza cease-fire, Hamas was expected to share the names of four female hostages to be released Saturday, and Israel would name the more than 100 Palestinian prisoners to be freed in exchange.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Bird Flu in U.S. Is Creating Egg Shortages and Driving Up Prices
Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Egg Prices Are High. They Will Likely Go Higher.
Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Storm Eowyn Leaves a Third of Ireland Without Power
The storm brought record-breaking winds as it battered Ireland, Scotland and northern England on Friday. Hundreds of thousands of electricity customers were in the dark.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Network of Florida Maternity Homes Growing Amid Abortion Restrictions
Unregulated homes are proliferating amid abortion restrictions and a housing crunch. Some limit residents' movements, contacts and day-to-day decisions.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Gaza at Last Welcomes More Aid. It Needs a Deluge.
Hundreds of truckloads of food, fuel and other supplies have arrived in Gaza each day since the cease-fire took effect. But the need is vast after 15 months of war.

Int'l Herald Tribune
Jan 24, 2025

Trump to Visit North Carolina and California, With Disaster Aid an Open Question
While he has expressed support for North Carolina residents, the president has criticized California's Democratic leaders and threatened to withhold federal aid from the state.

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