Today’s Headlines: U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says

U.S. at Fault in Strike on School in Iran, Preliminary Inquiry Says

Outdated targeting data may have resulted in a mistaken missile strike, according to the ongoing military investigation, which undercuts President Trump’s assertion that Iran could be to blame.

Oil Pushes Higher Despite Global Release of Reserves

A worldwide pledge by governments to tap emergency reserves on Wednesday has not stemmed oil’s rise.

Trump Files Missing in Epstein Release Highlight Justice Dept.’s Missteps

In late July, an F.B.I. agent asked colleagues to get started on a sensitive task relating to Jeffrey Epstein, listing the names of 14 prominent men, with President Trump at the top.

Israel Bombards Lebanese Capital in Latest Round of Strikes

Lebanon’s health ministry said at least seven people were killed in the Beirut attacks early Thursday.

Starmer Was Warned of ‘Reputational Risk’ of Making Friend of Epstein the Ambassador to U.S.

Documents released by the U.K. government on Wednesday showed that Prime Minister Keir Starmer was told of Peter Mandelson’s ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

A Trump-Xi Summit Nears, but China Doesn’t Know What Trump Wants

Trump’s agenda for the high-stakes meeting remains unclear to Beijing, Chinese analysts say, while American executives say they haven’t been invited along.

ICE Lawyer Who Told Judge She Was Overwhelmed Seeks New Role: Lawmaker

Julie T. Le, a former government lawyer, described in stark terms how overstretched the legal system had become during the administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Now, she said, she hopes to fix the “system’s failures” by running for Congress.

A State of Wealthy Entrepreneurs Passes a ‘Millionaires’ Tax’

It would be the first income tax in Washington, affecting an estimated 20,000 households. Some of the wealthiest are leaving for Florida.

Hawaii Faces Flooding, Fierce Winds and Even Snow from a ‘High-Impact’ Storm

The storm, called a kona low, is expected to churn slowly across the islands all week.

Trump’s Tour of States Is About More Than the Midterms

Beyond talking about the economy and voters’ hardships, the president is showing that he still has control over the Republican Party.

Republicans Concede They Need to Pivot on Immigration Before Midterms

In public comments and private meetings at a House G.O.P. retreat, top officials allowed that President Trump’s immigration crackdown had hurt the party and that they needed a course correction on the issue.

Joe Rogan Says Trump’s Supporters Feel ‘Betrayed’ by Iran War

The influential podcast host described the conflict as a sharp reversal from the policies the president had campaigned on.

How to Afford Housing in London: Multiple Roommates, No Living Room

High prices have pushed more Londoners to live with roommates well into their late 20s and 30s — if they can afford to move out of their parents’ homes at all.

U.S. Accuses 16 Trading Partners of Unfair Practices and Opens Investigation

A trade investigation focuses on the European Union, China, India and other countries and will likely lead to tariffs to replace those struck down by the Supreme Court.

What’s Better Than One Top Oscar Nominee? How About Two?

Warner Bros. is behind both “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners.” The studio has worked hard to not favor one over the other.

They Don’t Want Their Company’s Surveillance Tool Used by ICE

Thomson Reuters, best known for its media outlet and legal research tools, provides an investigative tool to immigration enforcers. Its Minnesota employees want that to stop.

Looting Lululemon: Thieves Target Athleisure Stores in New York City

Thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise was stolen in a series of recent thefts at Lululemon and Alo stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn, the police said.

Latinos Reshaped Sleepy Hollow. Now They May Reshape the Town Board.

The Town of Mount Pleasant has settled a lawsuit under New York’s new Voting Rights Act, agreeing to change how its town board is elected.

Turkish Bank Accused of Laundering Billions for Iran Gets a Reprieve

A judge granted a request for a 90-day pause in the pending criminal case against Halkbank. Now it must pass an independent review to prove that it is no longer evading U.S. sanctions.

Where Censored Words Find a Safe Haven: Inside Minecraft

The Uncensored Library, a digital project that chronicles attacks on journalistic liberty, is adding a U.S. wing alongside those dedicated to Russia, Saudi Arabia and others.

Historic Slavery Photos Get ‘Final Resting Place’ After Long Fight With Harvard

The images of a father known as Renty and his daughter Delia were honored today in a ceremony by their new steward, a museum in South Carolina.

Quentin Tarantino Plans ‘Swashbuckling’ Play for London’s West End

“The Popinjay Cavalier,” written and directed by Tarantino, will open next year. It is described as a “rambunctious comedy of deception” set in 1830s Europe.

René Redzepi Steps Down at Noma Amid Allegations of Past Abuse

After 23 years running the Copenhagen restaurant, widely considered one of the most innovative and important in the world, the chef is leaving.

Noma Faces Los Angeles Protest Over Allegations of Past Abuse by Its Founder

At the vaunted restaurant’s pop-up in the Silver Lake neighborhood, fallout from recent reports continued.

This Exact Weather Calls for This Exact Soup

Spring minestrone with kale and pasta is both buoying and satisfying.

Why Falling Cats Always Seem to Land on Their Feet

It takes backbone to solve an enigma like the “falling cat” problem.

A Third of Americans Have Cut Spending or Borrowed Money for Health Care

As medical costs rise, more than 80 million people have made sacrifices like skipping meals and driving less, a new survey finds.

Anthony J. Leggett Dies at 87; Won Nobel for Theories on Superfluids

When scientists unwittingly turned helium into a superfluid — a feat many thought was impossible — Dr. Leggett not only recognized what had happened but also explained how.

A Planned Parenthood Clinic, in a Pinch, Turns to Botox

The move is designed to keep the doors of the clinic open, and is a reflection of the increasingly blurred lines between the beauty industry and health care.

Can You Prevent or Reverse Gray Hair?

It’s a question that has perplexed scientists for decades. Here’s what they have untangled so far.

Audio | Jessie Buckley Became a Mother for ‘Hamnet.’ Then She Became a Real One. (Encore)

The Oscar-nominated actress talks about the primal love and grief of motherhood.

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In Turks and Caicos, Golden Silence at a Platinum Price

What it’s like to stay on a private island so luxurious that there are no price tags and so quiet that “even the wind feels guilty for making noise.”

$900,000 Homes in California, North Carolina and Texas

A Craftsman in Pasadena, a Spanish Revival in Charlotte and a ranch in Austin.

Mark Zuckerberg Is Said to Have Made a Record Florida Home Purchase

The Meta C.E.O. bought a waterfront compound for $170 million, The Wall Street Journal reported. Ivana Trump’s townhouse and a “Breaking Bad” house also sold.

They Moved to Queens, Then the Apartment Sprung Its First Leak

Persistent leaks in a family’s Sunnyside apartment have led to pests, water-stained mattresses and years of frustration.

Running on Rage Bait

Young conservatives in Florida are fascinated by James Fishback, a long-shot gubernatorial candidate known for his provocative online posts.

Tiny Love Stories: ‘At 35, I Lost My Virginity’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

Why Are People Talking About Donna Kelce’s Home?

A TMZ headline about the mother of the football players Travis and Jason Kelce has inspired jokes online.

Angelika Saleh, the Angelika of Angelika Film Center, Dies at 90

After making the journey from prewar Germany to Madison Avenue opulence, she gave her name to one of New York’s most influential indie cinemas.

Stephen Koch, 84, Dies; Champion of a Belatedly Hailed Photographer

A writer and critic, Mr. Koch struggled for years to shepherd his friend Peter Hujar’s underappreciated, Bohemian-world artwork to posthumous glory.

Peter Schneider Dies at 85; His Novels Explored a Divided Germany

His best-known work, “The Wall Jumper,” proved prescient in its contention that the country would remain split even after reunification.

Should I Tell My Estranged Brother About His Biological Father?

I’m less troubled by my mother’s affair than by her decision to join a genealogy website where this could so easily surface.

X’s Chatbot Started Undressing Women. Was This What A.I. Wanted All Along?

Grok Imagine’s “nudify” scandal reveals something about the dream of manhandling photos.

David Wallace-Wells

Why So Much of America Loves Mamdani

The new mayor is having a sunny honeymoon with New Yorkers. Will it last?

W.J. Hennigan

Trump and Netanyahu Are No Longer on the Same Page

American goals are starting to conflict with Israel’s.

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Carolyn Bessette Was Living the Dream. Then She Met John.

The fairy tale was 1990s New York.

Jake Halpern and Michael Sloan

He Escaped Gangs. Now He’s Dodging ICE.

An undocumented teen’s harrowing past explains what brought him to America.

Jessica Grose

Teens Are Falling Out of Love With Tech

The next generation is more tech-skeptical than you think.

Guest Essay

Here’s One Boast Trump Won’t Be Making Anymore

The administration’s attacks on renewable energy mean higher costs for everyone.

Guest Essay

A Kurdish Rebellion in Iran Could Be a Disaster

The United States and Israel have considered using Iranian Kurds as a ground force.