The changes reflect Francis’ view of the pope as a pastor more than a powerful person, but the rites will still be on a grand scale.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/world/europe/pope-francis-simple-funeral.html
“It meant a lot to me to see him, he gave us so much,” said one woman who waited in line to file past the pontiff’s casket.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/world/europe/francis-pope-funeral.html
The delay in issuing a statement reflected apparent tensions between Israel and Francis, who criticized Israel’s conduct in the war in Gaza.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/world/middleeast/netanyahu-pope-francis-death-condolences.html
The Hope Florida Foundation quietly gave the money to two nonprofit political committees that helped Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies defeat a ballot measure.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/us/ron-desantis-casey-desantis-charity.html
Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, opened the schools to help communities of color. Some families wonder if the shutting of the schools is related to his D.E.I. retrenchment.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/us/school-closure-zuckerberg-chan.html
As private equity firms assert control over much of Spain’s housing, thousands face the threat of eviction.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/realestate/spain-rents-prices-homes.html
Opinion columnists share the piece of media that most defines the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second term.https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000010121805/100-days-defining-image.html
The Constitution is only as strong as our willingness to defend it.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/opinion/trump-rumeysa-ozturk-ice.html
We explain the administration’s cuts to research.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/briefing/trump-vs-science.html
“Nothing sparks fear in the hearts of our enemies like a defense secretary who puts foundation on his face,” Kimmel said.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/arts/television/jimmy-kimmel-pete-hegseth-makeup.html
The Trump administration replaced lawyers who had exposed flaws in its legal battle over New York City’s congestion pricing program.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/nyregion/nyc-congestion-pricing-duffy-lawyers.html
Last year, the Magic Circle began searching for Sophie Lloyd, who disguised herself as a man in 1991 to gain membership and was then ousted. On Thursday, she returned.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/world/europe/magic-circle-london-sophie-lloyd.html
At a formerly grand hotel where the famed martial arts star once stayed, a group of collectors is trying to preserve vestiges of the city’s past as its political identity changes.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/world/asia/hong-kong-museum-nostalgia.html
Amherst was known for its diverse student population. Now it is trying to save that legacy without violating the law.https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/25/us/black-enrollment-amherst-college-affirmative-action.html
Here are the ones worth strapping to your face.https://www.wired.com/story/led-face-masks-and-red-light-therapy/
Get those curls and waves looking extra luscious with our favorite diffusers and diffuser attachments.https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-diffusers/
Instagram’s long-promised video-editing app is out now. Here’s how to use Edits to make Reels, and how the software differs from TikTok’s CapCut.https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-use-instagram-edits-capcut-clone/
A WIRED investigation reveals that the US Department of Homeland Security has deployed at least 30 YouTube ads since April 1 to threaten irregular migrants with deportation and a ban on reentry.https://www.wired.com/story/dhs-youtube-ads-mexico-migration/
Preorders are now live for Nintendo's latest console, which launches on June 5. We’ve answered all your burning questions about pricing, retail hours, queues, and launch titles.https://www.wired.com/story/nintendo-switch-2-buying-guide/
Google’s AI Overviews feature credible-sounding explanations for completely made-up idioms.https://www.wired.com/story/google-ai-overviews-meaning/