Today's Headlines: Europe’s Been Negotiating by the Book, but Trump’s Tearing It Up

Universities See Trump's Harvard Move as a Threat to Them, Too

View in browser May 25, 2025, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Europe's Been Negotiating by the Book, but Trump's Tearing It Up The Trump administration sees tariff talks as a chance to pressure a rival into concessions. E.U. officials have acted as though they were dealing with an ally. Universities See Trump's Harvard Move as a Threat to Them, Too College officials fear that President Trump may use international enrollment as leverage to demand changes on campuses elsewhere. Pivoting From Tax Cuts to Tariffs, Trump Ignores Economic Warning Signs The president's economic policy approach is so far rattling markets, businesses and consumers. Editors' Picks How the Right Has Reshaped the Narrative Around George Floyd After George Floyd was killed, people from the right and left agreed that the act was unconscionable. Now, some conservatives are calling for the police officer responsible to be pardoned. Opinion | Trump Is Immensely Vulnerable If critics focus on his economic failures, corruption and manipulation — and get their own houses in order. World New Gaza Aid Plan, Bypassing U.N. and Billed as Neutral, Originated in Israel Foreign contractors are set to carry out a contentious new food aid system in Gaza, displacing experienced aid agencies like the United Nations. It was conceived and largely developed by Israelis as a way to undermine Hamas. Power Outage in Cannes During Film Festival Is Sabotage, Officials Say An arson attack and damage to a transmission tower cut off power in the area, the authorities said. The festival's closing ceremony on Saturday is scheduled to proceed normally. Hong Kong's Famous Bamboo Scaffolding Hangs On (for Now) Metal has begun to replace this distinctive latticework, which is seen on towers across the city. Daisy Pak, a rare female bamboo master, takes pride in the ancient craft. See more world news U.S. Since George Floyd's Murder, Police Killings Keep Rising, Not Falling The number of people killed by the police has risen every year since the murder of Mr. Floyd by a Minneapolis officer in 2020. Trump Gives Commencement Address at West Point, Stressing a New Era The president said the graduating cadets would enter a service no longer subject to "absurd ideological experiments" or "nation-building crusades." The Pacific Coast Highway, a Mythic Route Always in Need of Repair The highway embodies the California promise of freedom. But it keeps breaking. A recent trip along the roadway revealed the frustrations of many residents. See more U.S. news Politics Judge Orders Trump Officials to Seek Return of Guatemalan Man to U.S. Judge Brian Murphy criticized the government for errors in the case and said the man, who feared persecution if he was deported, was likely to show "his removal lacked any semblance of due process." Fetterman, Often Absent From Senate, Says He Has Been Shamed Into Returning The first-term Pennsylvania Democrat said his openness about his mental health issues has been "weaponized" against him, prompting him to start showing up for votes and hearings he considers useless. Pivoting From Tax Cuts to Tariffs, Trump Ignores Economic Warning Signs The president's economic policy approach is so far rattling markets, businesses and consumers. See more political news Business How China Stands in the Way of a U.S.-Vietnam Trade Deal Among dozens of countries that were hit with steep tariffs, Vietnam was among the most publicly willing to meet the demands of the Trump administration. But China is a sticking point. Trump's E.U. Tariff Threat Could Cause Economic Damage Beyond Europe A 50 percent tax on European imports would hit the continent hard, hurt the U.S. economy and slow growth globally. Retirees, Get Ready to Need Long-Term Care. Here's What to Know. Demand and costs for care are rising at the same time that a labor shortage threatens to worsen. How can you plan for this need now? See more business news Arts Iranian Movie Shot in Secret Wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival The film, "Un Simple Accident," was directed by Jafar Panahi, a longtime festival favorite. The award capped a contest that was widely seen as the strongest in years. Two Decades After Her Death, Celia Cruz Lives On for Her Fans Whether minted on a U.S. coin, captured as a bobblehead or painted in a new Miami mural, the late "Queen of Salsa" continues to draw attention to her musical legacy 100 years after her birth. Israel's Campaign to Win Eurovision Went All the Way to the Top Government social media accounts and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joined a campaign to encourage people to vote for Israel's entrant. See more arts news New York Crypto Investor Charged With Kidnapping and Torturing Man for Weeks The investor, 37-year-old John Woeltz, and another man abused their victim for three weeks in a Manhattan townhouse as they tried to get his Bitcoin password, prosecutors say. The Beaches Are Open in New York City. So Are the Lifeguard Chairs. Beach season began Saturday with 280 lifeguards, well short of what the city needs, amid a yearslong staffing shortage. But more will come by summer's peak. 1 Dead After Explosion on Barge Near Manhattan Sewage Plant The victim, who worked at the plant, was transporting raw sewage on the boat when part of it exploded on Saturday, the Fire Department said. The cause is under investigation. See more New York news Well Billy Joel Has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. What Is It? The singer canceled his upcoming concerts because of the brain disorder. Here's what to know about the symptoms, prognosis and treatment. A 20-Minute Workout You Can Do on the Go If you want to fit in some exercise on your next vacation, try these no-equipment moves. Is There a Least Bad Alcohol? We all know about the health risks of drinking. But if you're going to partake, it's natural to want to minimize the damage. See more on Well Fashion & Style 15 Unforgettable Looks at Cannes Three-dimensional gowns, thigh-high men's boots, adult-size bibs and more. Men Are Calling Other Men to Say Good Night, and the Results Are Amazing A social media trend has men surprising their friends with a call before bed. It has led to a lot of laughs, but also some deeper connections. A Veteran Vintage Dealer Tries On Manhattan Tommy Dorr, the owner of Mothfood, has been in the business for more than two decades. But it wasn't until this month that he brought the shop to his most discerning shoppers: New Yorkers. See more fashion news Obituaries Susan Brownmiller, Who Reshaped Views About Rape, Dies at 90 Her book "Against Our Will" argued that rape was a crime of power and violence, not passion; it led to laws that made it easier to prosecute rapists. Frank Moore, a Top Aide to Jimmy Carter, Is Dead at 89 After serving as chief of staff when Carter was governor of Georgia, he followed him to Washington, where both men encountered a hostile political establishment. Michael Roemer, Maker of Acclaimed but Little-Seen Films, Dies at 97 His "Nothing but a Man" and "The Plot Against Harry" drew critical praise but never found an audience. He said he took "a certain pride in not having been a success." See more Obituaries Opinion Maureen Dowd Dance$ With Emolument$ Trump, selling the presidency to the highest bidders. Guest Essay A Brain-Dead Woman Is Being Kept on Machines to Gestate a Fetus. It Was Inevitable. Abortion laws did not consider what happens if a woman dies while her fetus has a heartbeat. Guest Essay The Man of the Moment Is 3,000 Years Old We could never really be sure who he was. Maybe that was the point. Guest Essay Give Yourself a Break, Tom Cruise. Give Us All a Break. It's hard to suspend disbelief watching a movie when you're thinking about how much Tiger Balm went into its making. Op-docs What Do You Win When You Work at the Carnival? In "The Sparkle," a carnival worker dreams of leaving what he knows behind to follow his passion. What is there for him on the other side? Guest Essay The Way You Build Muscle Is the Way You Build a Life Our muscles, ourselves. See more Opinion If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. 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