NYTIMES (Alexa Robles-Gil) - In the Desert, a ‘Cleaning Station’ for Ants
A unique “choreography” between two ant species suggests a distinctive partnership in which one provides a carwash service to the other.
NYTIMES (Amelia Nierenberg and Lili Rutai) - ‘We Finally Have Democracy’: Hungarians Erupt in Joy and Relief
Many Hungarians, exhausted by a struggling economy and worried about a move away from the European Union, were jubilant after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded. Some had wondered if he would.
NYTIMES (Peter Baker) - Trump’s Erratic Behavior and Extreme Comments Revive Mental Health Debate
As the president threatens to wipe out Iran and attacks the pope, even some former allies and advisers are questioning whether he has grown increasingly unbalanced, describing him as “lunatic” and “clearly insane.”
ABCNEWS - Trump takes down image from social media that depicted him as Jesus-like figure
Trump later said the image depicted him as a doctor.
NYTIMES (Bernard Mokam) - World War II Veterans Say NATO Is Imperfect but Necessary
As President Trump renews threats to pull the United States from NATO, veterans reflect on the alliance that has existed more than 75 years.
NPR (Emmanuel Akinwotu) - Pope Leo brushes off Trump criticism amid growing Vatican–U.S. tensions over Iran war
Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.
Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.Open
WASHINGTONPOST (Tim Craig) - Mamdani says New York will have a city-run grocery store in every borough
Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not detail how much the city-run grocery stores would cost or how they would be able to sell products for less than market-rate prices.
NYTIMES (Liam Stack) - Pride Flag Can Fly at Stonewall After Trump Administration Reversal
The settlement ends a symbolic attack on the L.G.B.T.Q. rights movement and deals a blow to the administration’s assault on diversity initiatives.
NYTIMES (Elizabeth Dias) - Trump Attack on Pope and Posting of Jesus Image Draws Widespread Criticism
A prominent conservative bishop who serves on President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission was among those who called on the president to apologize.
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - U.S. asked Iran to freeze uranium enrichment for 20 years, sources say
The U.S. proposed that Iran accept a 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment during negotiations in Islamabad over the weekend, according the a U.S. official and a source with knowledge. - The Iranians countered with a shorter "single digit" period, according to the sources. Why it matters: The differences over Iran's nuclear program — and in particular, whether Tehran will agree not to enrich uranium and to give up its existing stockpile — were the main sticking point that prevented a deal, the sources say. Driving the news: Pakistani, Egyptian and Turkish mediators are now trying to bridge the remaining gaps and reach a deal to end the war before the ceasefire ends on April 21. - Meanwhile, President Trump announced a blockade…
The U.S. proposed that Iran accept a 20-year moratorium on uranium enrichment during negotiations in Islamabad over the weekend, according the a U.S. official and a source with knowledge. - The Iranians countered with a shorter "single digit" period, according to the sources. Why it matters: The differences over Iran's nuclear program — and in particular, whether Tehran will agree not to enrich uranium and to give up its existing stockpile — were the main sticking point that prevented a deal, the sources say. Driving the news: Pakistani, Egyptian and Turkish mediators are now trying to bridge the remaining gaps and reach a deal to end the war before the ceasefire ends on April 21. - Meanwhile, President Trump announced a blockade…Open