The government subtly rebuffed the president’s comments that it would stop buying Russian oil, as it tries to avoid a public fight and end a trade dispute with Washington.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/world/asia/india-trump-russia-oil.html
Plus, where are all the pennies?!https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/podcasts/the-headlines/trump-cia-action-venezuela-hamas.html
Beijing’s latest effort to weaponize global supply chains is modeled on the American technology controls that it has long criticized.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/business/economy/china-rare-earths-supply-chain.html
Chinese state media is rallying the public and posting old propaganda footage, but officials are also careful to leave room for talks with President Trump.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/world/asia/china-nationalism-trade-war.html
A 25 percent levy on heavy-duty trucks and parts is set to take effect next month. Companies have few details on the policy.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/business/trump-tariff-trucks-parts.html
Nexperia, a computer chip maker headquartered in the Netherlands, was taken over by the Dutch government after pressure from officials in Washington.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/business/nexperia-netherlands-us-china.html
Our interview with the New York mayoral candidate who has burst onto the national stage.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/podcasts/the-daily/zohran-mamdani-interview.html
Zohran Mamdani is stepping up his Jewish outreach, as he holds private meetings with rabbis and other leaders across New York City who oppose his stance on Israel.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/nyregion/mandani-jews-israel-palestine.html
Jim Sanborn is auctioning off the solution to Kryptos, the puzzle he sculpted for the intelligence agency’s headquarters. Two fans of the work then discovered the key.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/science/kryptos-cia-solution-sanborn-auction.html
Ceremonies took place on Thursday to commemorate two years since the surprise attack of Oct. 7, 2023, on southern Israel.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/world/middleeast/israel-october-7-attack-hamas-ceasefire.html
With the bodies of 10 people returned from Gaza, Israelis elated by the release of hostages began mourning those who did not make it home alive.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/world/middleeast/israel-hostages-funerals.html
Performing in Donizetti’s “La Fille du Régiment” at the Metropolitan Opera, Oh has already perfected the art of waving a fan with sass.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/arts/music/sandra-oh-met-opera.html
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have accounted for most of the industry’s profits since 2022. Their appeal to wealthy travelers could become a liability if the economy weakens.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/business/delta-united-airlines-profits.html
In May, 10 inmates escaped from a jail in New Orleans, highlighting the facility’s chronic problems. Derrick Groves was at large for months.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/us/new-orleans-prison-escape.html
From Serial Productions: What is going on in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley?https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/podcasts/serial-the-preventionist-episode-1.html
Leasing activity for older buildings, hit hard during the pandemic, is gaining momentum, a strong indicator that the overall office market in Manhattan is on the upswing.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/business/office-amenities-class-b-buildings.html
The artificial intelligence gold rush has pushed San Francisco’s residential rents up by the most in the nation, as A.I. companies lease apartments and offer rent stipends to employees.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/technology/san-francisco-rent-ai-boom.html
Francesca Albanese’s provocative allegations have made her a villain to some and a hero to others.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/opinion/palestinians-united-nations-francesca-albanese.html
The Supreme Court justice isn’t making decisions based on public opinion.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/opinion/amy-coney-barrett-interesting-times-podcast.html
Jimmy Kimmel told his viewers that in 2018, “Trump shut the government down until they brought back the McRib or something.”https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/arts/television/jimmy-kimmel-government-shutdown.html