Today's Headlines: Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar International Students at Harvard

As Trump Demands More Military Spending, NATO Reconsiders What Counts

View in browser May 24, 2025, 4:15 a.m. Eastern time Top News Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar International Students at Harvard Harvard sued and asked for a restraining order less than 24 hours after the Trump administration had said it would block current and future international students from attending the university. Ukraine and Russia Begin Largest Exchange of Prisoners of War Each side reported that 390 of its people had been returned, and more swaps are expected this weekend. Trump Turns Back to His Trade War, Threatening Europe and Apple The president threatened both Apple and the European Union with higher tariffs on Friday, saying trade talks with the Europeans had stalled. Editors' Picks They're 15. Wait Until You Read Their Newspaper. The Ditch Weekly, a paper by middle and high schoolers in Long Island, is covering the Hamptons from a new angle. Opinion | Harvard Derangement Syndrome ​In my 22 years as a Harvard professor, I have not been afraid to bite the hand that feeds me. So I'm hardly an apologist when I say the invective aimed at Harvard has become unhinged. World Syrians Rush to Preserve Remembrances of a Painful Revolution Many in Syria want to enshrine remnants of their recent history, not only to remember it, but as a cautionary tale. As Trump Demands More Military Spending, NATO Reconsiders What Counts The president has long pressed European allies to pay more for their own security. So they may redefine what qualifies as security. Paris Court Convicts Eight in 2016 Robbery of Kim Kardashian The reality TV star, who was held at gunpoint as jewelry worth millions was stolen from her, said she was satisfied by the ruling. See more world news U.S. Religious Education Lost at the Supreme Court. But It's Winning Everywhere Else. The court rejected a religious charter school, but conservatives may get much of what they want in a school voucher program that passed the House this week. Pro-Palestinian Movement Faces an Uncertain Path After D.C. Attack The slaying of two Israeli Embassy workers cast a harsh spotlight on pro-Palestinian groups in the United States. Activists, who were already being scrutinized, could face further pushback. Florida Republicans Break With Trump Over Venezuelan Deportations Three G.O.P. members of Congress whose families fled Cuba are objecting to the Trump administration's move to strip hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans of deportation protections. See more U.S. news Politics Judges Keep Calling Trump's Actions Illegal, but Undoing Them Is Hard Courts are serving as a rare check on President Trump, but judicial orders to unwind his actions can be easier said than done. U.S. Steel to Form 'Partnership' With Nippon Steel President Trump endorsed a plan that would link the U.S. and Japanese steel makers that had been blocked on national security grounds. Who Won a Seat at Trump's Crypto Dinner? The New York Times reviewed a guest list and social media posts to identify who was invited to President Trump's private event for customers of his cryptocurrency business on Thursday and a White House tour on Friday. Here are some of them. See more political news Business Stocks Slide on Deficit and Tariff Concerns Wall Street had its worst week since early April after President Trump said he would impose steep tariffs on E.U. goods and targeted Apple with a tax on foreign-made iPhones. Boeing Strikes Deal to Avoid Criminal Responsibility for 737 Max Crashes A deal between the plane maker and the Justice Department, which was opposed by some of the families of those who died in the crashes, includes paying millions into a victims' fund. Karen Dunn and Other Top Lawyers Depart Paul Weiss to Start Firm Four prominent partners are leaving a few months after Paul Weiss cut a deal with the White House to avoid an executive order that would have restricted its business. See more business news Technology Is Trump's 'Made in America' iPhone a Fantasy? Apple has resisted pressure to make its most important product in the United States since 2016, and instead has moved some production to India. How Electric Vehicles are Targeted by the Republican Policy Bill The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S. See more technology news Sports Aryna Sabalenka Wants to Win the French Open for the First Time. Iga Swiatek Still Stands in Her Way. Sabalenka has had success on clay, but Swiatek can be dominant. What Have Sports Taught You? A wrestling club in the Bronx provides a safe haven for public high school girls. Have sports ever given you a healthy outlet from challenges off the mat or court? Josh Hart's Children's Playroom, Mini Basketball Hoop Included The Knicks player Josh Hart and his wife, Shannon Hart, commissioned Greenwich Play to design a multifaceted playroom for their twin boys. See more sports news Arts At the Combs Trial, the Elusive Victim-3 and Other Unsettled Questions The major outlines of the prosecution of the music mogul Sean Combs have taken shape in a Manhattan courtroom. But several issues at the core of the case remain unanswered. Billy Joel Announces Brain Disorder and Cancels All Concerts Joel said he had normal pressure hydrocephalus, which has led to "problems with hearing, vision and balance." Pee-wee's Legacy: A Network of Ambitious Weirdos Paul Reubens's performance as Pee-wee Herman gave fans "license to be weird." At an underground cabaret, he cheered on his community of renegades. See more arts news New York Byford, Once New York's 'Train Daddy,' Set to Lead Penn Station Overhaul If approved for the job by the Amtrak board, Andy Byford will take the helm of one of the most high-profile, complex and expensive construction projects in the country. A Slob, a Witch, a Lifelong Friend: New Yorkers' Best Roommate Stories This time of year, the city becomes crowded with young people in search of roommates to share the rent. Nearly everyone ends up with at least one wild tale to tell. New York City's Mental Health Crisis Response Falls Short, Audit Finds A program that sends health professionals, instead of police officers, to respond to 911 calls about people in mental distress has struggled to meet demand. See more New York news Science Trump Orders Faster Build-Out of Nuclear Power Plants Among a flurry of executive actions, Mr. Trump directed the nation's nuclear safety regulator to speed up approvals for new reactors. New Studies Dismiss Signs of Life on Distant Planet In April, astronomers said they had detected a possible signature of life on the exoplanet K2-18b. Now, three independent analyses discount the evidence. See more science news Well One Type of Mammogram Proves Better for Women With Dense Breasts Contrast-enhanced mammography identified three times as many tumors as ultrasound scans. But it is not widely used for screening in the United States. The F.D.A. May Restrict Covid Shots. Who Will Be Able to Get Them? Though much remains uncertain, experts predicted many people will face new barriers to vaccination. 4 Key Takeaways From a New White House Report on Children's Health The report echoes many of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s talking points on ultraprocessed foods and vaccines, but with some notable omissions. See more on Well Travel For Your Next Italian Getaway, a Taste of la Dolce Vita Whether your budget is $100 a night or $1,800, a selection of new and restored hotels and luxury villas await in Rome, Tuscany and beyond. My 5 Favorite Works of Art in Mexico City Our critic Jason Farago shares what you shouldn't miss in a city imprinted with seven centuries of cultural history. See more travel news Fashion & Style This Dress Is Dividing the Internet A Lululemon "2-in-1" maxi dress has become a lightning rod for debate. It is also mostly sold out. A Surreal Night on the French Riviera With Jeff Bezos and Duran Duran Heidi Klum, Colman Domingo, Kimberly Guilfoyle and more attended the lavish amfAR gala, held at the end of the Cannes Film Festival. See more fashion news Obituaries Yuri Grigorovich, Giant of Soviet Ballet, Is Dead at 98 Among the 20th century's most significant choreographers, he led the Bolshoi Ballet for more than 30 years, creating epic ballets like "Spartacus." Sebastião Salgado, Acclaimed Brazilian Photographer, Is Dead at 81 Known for his powerfully impactful images of nature and the human condition, he was widely regarded as one of the most important documentary photographers of his time. Leslie Epstein, Writer Who Could Both Do and Teach, Dies at 87 His Holocaust novel "King of the Jews" was widely praised. He also wrote about his show-business family and taught writing at Boston University. See more Obituaries Opinion The Editorial Board Republicans Can't Hide Medicaid Cuts in a 'Big, Beautiful' Bill The Republican tax bill would take health insurance from millions of lower-income Americans and give the savings to the wealthiest Americans. Guest Essay Sarah Milgrim's Death Was a Tragedy. Distorting Her Legacy Would Be Another. The woman I knew worked for peaceful coexistence. Lydia Polgreen Trump Didn't Want a Deal in the Oval Office. He Wanted a Humiliation. The president clearly planned to ambush Cyril Ramaphosa. Guest Essay The Supreme Court Ruled in Favor of Trump. And That Is OK. Those worried about how the court will confront Trump should save their outrage for other cases. Guest Essay This Is the Tragic Consequence of Conflating Jews and Israel The horrific killings of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were shocking but should not come as a surprise. Guest Essay Crypto Is Good for Trump but Bad for America Digital currencies like stablecoins are likely to undermine U.S. financial power. 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. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. 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