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May 3, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Abortion Providers Forced to Adapt After Court Blocks Pill Access by Mail

The Fifth Circuit court’s ruling, which is being appealed, reinstates a requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone, upending abortion access in the United States.

Trump Says He Is Reviewing Iran’s Latest Offer but Doubts It Is Acceptable

The comments came one day after Mr. Trump flatly rejected the proposal. He later clarified he was only briefed on the “concept of the deal.”

Trump’s Vision for ‘Garden of Heroes’ Keeps Getting Bigger and Higher in Cost

Plans for the project include formal gardens, reflecting pools and plazas alongside the statues of 250 notable Americans, according to documents obtained by The New York Times.

World

An Insurgency Threatens U.S. Mining Ambitions in Pakistan

Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration.

How A.I. Is Transforming China’s Entertainment Industry

A.I.-generated microdramas have taken off. Celebrities have threatened legal action against the use of their likeness, while actors say jobs have dried up.

Timmy the Stranded Whale Is Released After an Elaborate Rescue

The humpback whale, stuck for weeks in shallow waters off Germany, was towed to the North Sea in a barge. The story captivated the country.

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U.S.

U.S. to Pull 5,000 Troops From Germany. But Plenty More Will Remain.

The U.S. military has tens of thousands of personnel in Germany, more than in any other foreign country but Japan. Their significance extends well beyond Europe.

Car With Explosive Devices Crashes Into Athletic Club in Portland, Ore.

A driver rammed his explosives-filled car into an athletic club Saturday. Hours later, devices were still being dismantled, with a bomb technician describing it “as the most complex scene that I’ve ever dealt with.”

The Race Is On to Find the Treasure Buried in San Francisco

From the Gold Rush to the A.I. boom, San Francisco has always drawn those seeking riches. Now, people are deciphering riddles and digging up the city to find a box filled with cold, hard cash.

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Politics

Trump Says He Is Reviewing Iran’s Latest Offer but Doubts It Is Acceptable

The comments came one day after Mr. Trump flatly rejected the proposal. He later clarified he was only briefed on the “concept of the deal.”

‘A Huge Mess’: Delayed Louisiana Primaries Stoke Confusion at Ballot Box

On the first day of early voting, some glimpses of voter bewilderment came into focus, part of a dizzying scramble playing out days after a major Supreme Court ruling.

These G.O.P. Women Want Congress Members to Pay a Price for Abuse. Will It Work?

Three Republican women who had a hand in forcing the resignations of lawmakers accused of sexual misconduct said they are out to name and shame more offenders. It is not clear how far they will go.

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Business

Spirit Passengers Are Left Stranded After Airline Shuts Down

The budget carrier abruptly canceled flights early on Saturday, leaving passengers to rush to make other plans. “Even if they go back into business, never again,” one traveler said.

The Cannabis Industry’s New Best Friend? President Trump

The administration’s decision to relax federal regulations on medical marijuana comes with big tax breaks for many cannabis companies, and could drive new investment in the budding sector.

Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War

High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.

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New York

Can a Second Home Tax Work in New York? The Numbers Don’t Add Up Yet.

The tax proposal is being held up as a generational attempt to make the ultrawealthy pay more to society and potentially raise $500 million a year for New York City.

How Mamdani Would Change Grand Army Plaza for Walkers, Bikers and Drivers

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to connect the plaza to Prospect Park would expand pedestrian spaces, add bike lanes and reroute cars to improve traffic flow in the area.

Diners in New Jersey Are Struggling to Survive

New Jersey bills itself as the “diner capital of the world.” Lawmakers are trying to help it stay that way, despite economic turmoil causing food prices to skyrocket.

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