The New York Times

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The Supreme Court long relied on careful, time-tested procedures to issue decisions. But secret memos by the justices, obtained by The New York Times, show how the court decided to bypass those procedures and create its modern “shadow docket.” See key takeaways: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/u...

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Celeste Rivas Hernandez went missing from Lake Elsinore, California, at age 13. Those who knew and loved her have had to endure the agony of a monthslong investigation into her death, with little information. This week, the musician known as D4vd was detained in connection with her death.

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How did you do in Connections today? Players must select four groups of four words without making more than three mistakes. nyti.ms/4vDgSj8

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Breaking News: President Trump ordered U.S. agencies to loosen restrictions on psychedelic drugs, in a move aimed at accelerating research.

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This rhubarb crisp is nearly effortless and as good or better than a pie. nyti.ms/3O7BgYY

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These recipes from Samin Nosrat, the “Salt Fat Acid Heat” author, will have you reaching for your greens all summer long. nyti.ms/4cIyu5z

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A good pair of travel underwear will dry overnight after hand-washing in the sink, or can even withstand back-to-back wearing over a day or two. We’ve tested 70 pairs to find the best options for men and women. nyti.ms/4tSxDoY

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Diana Acosta Verde, who came into the U.S. illegally from Honduras when she was six months pregnant, had to leave her baby at a hospital while she returned to a detention center. nyti.ms/3Q8gBEK

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Strands is a word search with a unique twist. Can you uncover the theme? Play here: nyti.ms/4tNp1zQ

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President Trump will participate in a marathon reading of the Bible in Washington, the event’s organizers said on Friday. The announcement comes after a week in which Trump drew backlash from Christians for sharing an image that appeared to depict him as Jesus Christ performing a miraculous healing.

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Federal officials have moved migrant children and adolescents out of a shelter in Westchester County, New York, after receiving reports that detainees there had been mistreated.

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Pips is a logic puzzle where players must arrange a set of dominoes to meet the conditions of the board to win. There are three new puzzles each day — Easy, Medium and Hard — so you can solve at your own speed, in any order you want. nyti.ms/4sGqCq8

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Confidential memos by Supreme Court justices, obtained by The New York Times, show how they decided to bypass time-tested procedures and create the modern “shadow docket,” a rushed and secretive new way of doing business. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/u...

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Energy and shipping companies are facing confusion and uncertainty about the status of the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts said the companies would be reluctant to fully restore operations until they were confident that hostilities were over.

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Iran said Saturday that it had reimposed “strict control” over the Strait of Hormuz because the U.S. was maintaining a naval blockade, just hours after Iranian officials and President Trump had said that the critical waterway was open, raising hopes for an end to the war. Follow live updates.

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“I saw things that I shouldn’t have seen at a very young age.” On “The Interview,” Charlize Theron recalls the night her mother killed her father in self-defense, her childhood in South Africa and how much she appreciates her life and career today. Read, watch or listen.

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Can you have an NBA career without hosting a podcast? Lately, the answer seems to be no. Bench players and stars alike see fun and career possibilities behind the mic.

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Breaking News: Iran’s military said it had reimposed “strict control” over the Strait of Hormuz, adding to uncertainty over access to the waterway.

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Breaking News: A federal judge paused the merger of Nexstar and Tegna in an ongoing legal battle over the consolidation of local TV station groups.

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Breaking News: In a sudden reversal, the U.S. is allowing the sale of some Russian oil for an additional month to ease gas prices during the war in Iran.

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President Trump is planning to sign an executive order intended to boost research and ease federal restrictions on psychedelic compounds that have shown promise in treating a range of mental health conditions, according to officials familiar with the discussions.

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Lawyers for the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk in Utah last year renewed their efforts to ban cameras from the courtroom, arguing on Friday that video threatened their client’s ability to have a fair trial.

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In the months leading up to the midterm elections, hundreds of accounts have emerged on social media featuring A.I.-generated pro-Trump influencers posting at a rapid pace. Several accounts have already amassed thousands followers. Some of the posts have more than half a million views.

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For more than 1,200 years, Japanese noblemen, monks and bureaucrats have carefully recorded one of the most eagerly awaited days of the year — when cherry blossoms bloom in the ancient capital, Kyoto.

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Rescue crews were preparing on Friday for what was likely a final push to save a stranded humpback whale off the coast of northern Germany. The whale, nicknamed Timmy, first became stranded in shallow waters weeks ago. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/w...

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