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The Fiscal Gambit at the Center of the Shutdown
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October 11, 2025, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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In Retaliatory Move, Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Chinese Goods

The president made the threat after Beijing imposed new global restrictions on the use of rare earth minerals, which are vital supplies for U.S. makers of chips and batteries.

The Fiscal Gambit at the Center of the Shutdown

It is a well-worn strategy to temporarily create a government benefit and hope that its eventual expiration will create a standoff like the shutdown fight.

Gaza Cease-Fire Begins, Israel Says, as Thousands Return to the North

The Israeli military’s announcement of a pause in fighting brought a mass movement of people heading home to Gaza City and its surroundings.

World

Strikes on Venezuelan Boats Prompt Rare U.N. Meeting on the United States

The U.N. Security Council met Friday to discuss the Trump administration’s deadly attacks on what it asserts were drug smugglers in the Caribbean.

Macron Reappoints Lecornu as France’s Prime Minister

President Emmanuel Macron is trying to calm the political turmoil that has gripped the country and jeopardized the passage of a budget.

María Corina Machado, Venezuela Opposition Leader, Is Awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Ms. Machado galvanized a movement that independent analysts say won last year’s election, only to have it stolen by President Nicolás Maduro.

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U.S.

Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

Mr. Benioff, the Salesforce C.E.O. and owner of Time magazine, once supported Hillary Clinton and a business tax for homeless services. Now he’s fully behind Donald Trump.

Tennessee Explosion’s Devastation Stirs Painful Memories of Flash Floods in 2021

The sheriff of Humphreys County, Tenn., said the 2021 flooding was informing his response to the Accurate Energetic Systems explosion.

Detonation Underscores Inherent Dangers of Manufacturing Explosives

The munitions plant in Tennessee where an explosion occurred on Friday produces TNT, which is commonly used by the military and commercial industries.

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Politics

Trump’s Retribution Revival Tour

When he was running for office, Donald Trump said he’d be too busy as president to go after his enemies. He’s making time for it now.

National Guard Troops Begin to Trickle Into Memphis

Two weeks after a federal task force began patrolling the western Tennessee city, National Guard troops from the state have now arrived.

Top Justice Dept. Officials Weren’t Told in Advance of James Indictment

Those in the dark included Attorney General Pam Bondi, people familiar with the matter said. The government shutdown, a rush to indict and internal divisions contributed to the lack of coordination.

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Business

Stocks Fall Sharply on Trump’s Renewed Threat of China Tariffs

The S&P 500 slumped more than 2 percent for the first time in six months, rattling investors after a long stretch of gains.

Billions of Dollars ‘Vanished’: Low-Profile Bankruptcy Rings Alarms on Wall Street

The unraveling of First Brands, a midsize auto-parts maker, is exposing hidden losses at international banks and “private credit” lenders.

The W.N.B.A. Gets More Attention Now. That’s Not Always a Good Thing.

The league’s popularity has given rise to online sexism and racism — and misinformation that traffics in both.

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Arts

‘Matlock’ Actor Leaves Series After CBS Investigation

David Del Rio portrayed a young lawyer on one of television’s most popular shows.

In the Wake of the Edmund Fitzgerald

The mighty ship, immortalized in song by Gordon Lightfoot, sank 50 years ago on Lake Superior. Our reporter spent a week on a Great Lakes freighter that survived the storm.

‘Krapp’s Last Tape’ Review: Stephen Rea’s Duet With His Younger Self

Samuel Beckett’s 55-minute contemplation of mortality comes to NYU Skirball in a neat and handsome staging by Vicky Featherstone.

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Food

A Cozy but Not-Too-Heavy Chicken and Green Bean Stew

Naz Deravian’s khorak-e loobia sabz is just the thing to ease us into autumn.

The Spiced Tea That Starts the Day in Sudan

Shai magnan, infused with spices and combined with sugar and caramelized milk, can be made just how you like it.

Is Kansas City Still the Barbecue Capital of America?

For the past few decades, the national spotlight has been on the Carolinas and Texas. But the most influential barbecue town may just be Kansas City.

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Science

Ancient Roman Gravestone Found in New Orleans Backyard Touches Off a Mystery

Nobody knew how a nearly 2,000-year-old grave marker landed in a backyard for decades — until this week.

Trump Announces a Deal on Drug Prices With AstraZeneca

The president and top health officials acknowledged using the leverage of tariff threats to forge an agreement. Other companies are still in negotiations with the White House.