Germany’s Intelligence Agency Labels Far-Right AfD as Extremist
The designation is certain to inflame debates over whether the party should be banned, though some polls show it to be the most popular in the country.
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Ship Carrying Aid to Gaza Is Set on Fire in the Mediterranean Sea
A human rights group operating the ship blamed a drone attack for the fire, which was extinguished. The crew was safe and remained on board.
How a $254 Billion Budget Deal Might Become a Battle Plan for Democrats
Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York insisted that the state budget, now a month overdue, include measures to increase public safety and lower taxes for all but the wealthy.
Overwhelmed? Go See Some Cherry Blossoms.
On the first warm night of spring, at the end of a particularly draining day of work and news, a friend texted to see if I wanted to come over for a drink on her deck. There was an urgency in the message — When? Now! She was gathering whomever might …
A Blind Bicyclist and His Daughter Work in Tandem
Thomas Panek and his daughter, Madeleine, will be cycling in the Five Boro Bike Tour this weekend.
Attacks on Judges Undermine Democracy, Warns Justice Jackson
Speaking to a judicial conference, the Supreme Court justice said attacks were designed to intimidate and influence.
Bob Baffert scratches Rodriguez from Kentucky Derby: What to know about his replacement, Baeza
With Baffert pulling Rodriguez out of the race, Baeza has joined the field.
My Miserable Week in the ‘Happiest Country on Earth’
“Coming to Helsinki in February is an objectively weird choice,” said a man named Mikko Tirronen. “During this time, we don’t have …” he paused. “… colors.” I was sitting in a coffee shop with Tirronen, a web developer and writer, after flying to …
TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China
Irish investigators said TikTok did not protect the data of users in the European Union, improperly transferring some of it to China. TikTok said it would appeal.
Apple Dodged a Tariff Hit. It Expects Its Luck to Run Out.
The iPhone maker warned that it may take a $900 million hit from President Trump’s levies, showing that even powerful companies aren’t immune from the trade war.