NYTIMES (Andrew E. Kramer) - After Fighting Russia Fiercely, He Wants to Forge Ukraine’s Path to Peace
Kyrylo Budanov, a decorated soldier and former military spy chief, advocates a negotiated settlement. Talks are expected to resume this month.
NYTIMES (Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart, Michael Schwirtz and Vivian Wang) - A Surge of Russian Sabotage Attacks in Europe, and Musk’s Political War Chest
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
NYTIMES (Eshe Nelson) - The Bond Markets Are Pushing Up Rates. Will Central Banks Follow?
Around the world, rising bond yields reflect shifting expectations on how fast policymakers will raise interest rates.
NYTIMES (Sasha von Oldershausen and Emily Cochrane) - ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Is a Southern Hit. Just Don’t Call Texas Southern.
Ella Langley’s hit has become an anthem in Austin, a singalong in Nashville and a case study in how the Texas brand travels.
NYTIMES (Ben Sisario) - Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ Breaks Record With 20th Week at No. 1
The singer-songwriter set the record for a non-holiday song, topping the Hot 100 in a week that saw country hits dominate and Dolly Parton’s return.
NYTIMES (Laura Chung) - Inside the Nepal Tunnel Rescue Operation
An Australian engineer advising the effort described how two men were freed after nine days trapped in a tunnel at the Upper Trishuli 3A hydropower plant.
NYTIMES (Simon Romero, Julie Turkewitz, Edward Wong and Alan Feuer) - Alejandro Betancourt, Trump’s Partner in Venezuelan Oil Deal, Has Faced Investigations
Alejandro Betancourt has been targeted by multiple investigations. Now he’s the U.S. government’s unrivaled partner in President Trump’s bid to control Venezuelan oil resources.
NYTIMES (Alisha Haridasani Gupta) - Gloria Steinem: A Life in Pictures
Steinem was one of the faces of the modern women’s rights movement.
NYTIMES (Michael Kruse and KC McGinnis) - A Paralympian Takes His Shot Despite Republicans’ Home Court Advantage
Josh Turek is trying to turn deep-red Iowa blue as he runs for the U.S. Senate.
NYTIMES (David Wallace-Wells) - Why Rebuilding After Climate Disasters Is No Longer Enough
But every crisis is an opportunity.