Paul Vallas has long been a supporter of charter schools. He is running against Brandon Johnson, an ex-teacher with a different approach.

A Chicago Mayoral Hopeful Who Took on Hard-to-Fix Schools Faces a Political Shift

Maria Lvova-Belova says she is running a humanitarian evacuation of abandoned Ukrainian children. The International Criminal Court accuses her of abducting them wholesale.

The Children’s Rights Advocate Accused of Russian War Crimes

The merger of Digital World and Trump Media has been held up by investigations, but executives are rushing to complete the deal by a Sept. 8 deadline.

SPAC Tied to Trump Media Rushes to Complete Deal

Federal officials are investigating the railroad’s safety practices and culture after the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and worker deaths.

Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say

Seizing on a powerful motivator for their party, Democratic candidates for municipal offices have put Republicans on their heels. “I’m running for mayor, I’m not debating abortion,” one said.

Democrats Run on Abortion, Even for Offices With Little Say on the Issue

The company says it has a fix for the unwieldy world of classical streaming. But it’s unclear how much traction a stand-alone app can get.

Apple’s New App Aims to Make Classical Music More Accessible

The former president’s appetite for attention has been fundamental to his identity for decades. Where others may focus on the hazards of a criminal case, he raises money, promotes his campaign and works to reduce the case to a cliffhanging spectacle.

Trump Flourishes in the Glare of His Indictment

The Biden administration has been trying to choke off use of hacking tools made by the Israeli firm NSO. It turns out that not every part of the government has gotten the message.

A Front Company and a Fake Identity: How the U.S. Came to Use Spyware It Was Trying to Kill.

A barrage of storms has resurrected what was once the largest body of fresh water west of the Mississippi River, setting the stage for a disaster this spring.

Tulare Lake Was Drained Off the Map. Nature Would Like a Word.

In “Humanly Possible,” Bakewell brings her signature blend of wit and philosophical sophistication to the complex, sometimes contentious 700-year history of humanist thought.

For Sarah Bakewell, Nothing Human is Alien

Quotation of the Day for Sunday, April 2, 2023.

Quotation of the Day: As Sea Levels Rise, the Savior of Venice May Also Be Its Curse

Linda Pagan, who runs a popular hat shop in SoHo, likes to stroll and visit neighborhood spots like Fanelli Cafe and Film Forum.

How a Milliner Spends Her Sundays

Regulators faced questions about their oversight in the wake of bank failures. The jobs numbers for March come out. And Donald Trump is expected to be arraigned.

The Week in Business: A Bank Takeover

We talk with a Trump reporter to prepare you for the week when he will likely be arrested.

Maggie Haberman on Donald Trump

A sport that wanted more action got its wish, but a series of major rule changes has some major leaguers struggling to keep up.

‘I Felt Like I Was at Warp Speed’: Baseball Adapts to a New Era

The choreographer Beth Gill’s “Nail Biter,” at the Fisher Center at Bard College, is absolutely deliberate but also mysterious.

Review: The Dreamy Precision of an Everyday Surrealist

David Distenfeld’s puzzle uses some vowel language.

Come to a Point

In his first regular-season start since coming over from Japan, Kodai Senga baffled the Marlins with his signature pitch: the ghost fork.

A Steep Learning Curve and a Steeper Forkball for Mets Rookie

Red Bull makes it three wins in three races, reviving talk that it might be unbeatable this year.

Max Verstappen Cruises Away From the Chaos in Melbourne

The publisher of The New York Times received a Red Sox World Series ring after Boston’s historic triumph in 2004.

An Unlikely Champion

Sometimes it’s necessary to remind yourself that earning a living shouldn’t be a popularity contest.

It’s Work, Not Junior High

The electric car company’s decision to slash prices appears to have offset the effect of higher interest rates.

Tesla Sales Rose in the First Quarter

Daniil Medvedev, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina had a rousing month in the United States. With Europe, red clay and the return of the biggest stars on the horizon, this could get very interesting.

After Indian Wells and Miami, Intrigue Awaits at the Top of Tennis

The kingdom used to send money to poorer countries like Egypt with few strings attached. But it is increasingly leveraging its economic power for influence in the Middle East and beyond.

No More Blank Checks: Saudi Arabia Clamps Down on Regional Aid

Known for her quiet pragmatism, Tsai Ing-wen has ushered in a new era of American cooperation as worries about Chinese aggression rise.

April 2, 2023

Headlines from April 2, 2023

A Chicago Mayoral Hopeful Who Took on Hard-to-Fix Schools Faces a Political Shift

The Children’s Rights Advocate Accused of Russian War Crimes

SPAC Tied to Trump Media Rushes to Complete Deal

Norfolk Southern’s Push for Profits Compromised Safety, Workers Say

Democrats Run on Abortion, Even for Offices With Little Say on the Issue

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