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[North Korea Tests New Weapon, State News Agency Says]( [North Korea Tests New Weapon, State News Agency Says]( By DAVID E. SANGER and CHOE SANG-HUN North Korea had declared a moratorium on missile tests after the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in November 2017. [As Rich Lavish Cash on Notre-Dame, Many Ask: What About the Needy?]( [As Rich Lavish Cash on Notre-Dame, Many Ask: What About the Needy?]( By LIZ ALDERMAN and STEVEN ERLANGER The spectacle of billionaires trying to one-up each other quickly intensified resentments over inequality that have animated the Yellow Vest movement. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day in New York, including news, weather, free events and a look at the lighter side of life. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [How a Chicago Woman Fell Victim to Candida Auris, a Drug-Resistant Fungus]( Health | Deadly germs, lost cures [How a Chicago Woman Fell Victim to Candida Auris, a Drug-Resistant Fungus]( By MATT RICHTEL The mysterious infection has appeared at hospitals around the world but few institutions or families have discussed their experience. [Why You Can No Longer Get Lost in the Crowd]( Opinion [Why You Can No Longer Get Lost in the Crowd]( By WOODROW HARTZOG and EVAN SELINGER Once, it was easy to be obscure. Technology has ended that. [] World [‘Memory Boxes’ Offer Poignant Reminders of Afghan Lives Lost to Violence]( Kabul Dispatch [‘Memory Boxes’ Offer Poignant Reminders of Afghan Lives Lost to Violence]( By DAVID ZUCCHINO and FATIMA FAIZI Afghan families lovingly preserve the basic belongings of loves ones killed in attacks — sandals, toys — in memory boxes that are expressions of both grief and healing. [Trump Administration Announces New Restrictions on Dealing With Cuba]( [Trump Administration Announces New Restrictions on Dealing With Cuba]( By NIRAJ CHOKSHI and FRANCES ROBLES Some whose property had been seized by the Castro government hailed a decision to allow lawsuits for reparations. [Alan García, Ex-President of Peru, Is Dead After Shooting Himself During Arrest]( [Alan García, Ex-President of Peru, Is Dead After Shooting Himself During Arrest]( By ANDREA ZARATE and NICHOLAS CASEY Mr. García was under investigation on accusations of bribery in connection with the construction company Odebrecht, which is at the center of Latin America’s biggest graft scandal. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( [] U.S. [‘Infatuated’ With Columbine: Threats and Fear, 20 Years After a Massacre]( [‘Infatuated’ With Columbine: Threats and Fear, 20 Years After a Massacre]( By JULIE TURKEWITZ and JACK HEALY The frenzied hunt for an armed woman drove fears that Columbine still had the power to captivate would-be attackers, and that the community would never be free. [‘When the Glaciers Disappear, Those Species Will Go Extinct’]( [‘When the Glaciers Disappear, Those Species Will Go Extinct’]( By HENRY FOUNTAIN America’s glaciers are losing ice as the world warms. That’s disrupting habitats for fish, insects and even bacteria. [Two New Tent Cities Will Be Built in Texas to Hold Migrants]( [Two New Tent Cities Will Be Built in Texas to Hold Migrants]( By MANNY FERNANDEZ With existing facilities “beyond capacity,” the administration will spend nearly $40 million on tents to house detained migrant families and children. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Politics [2020 Democrats Seek Voters in an Unusual Spot: Fox News]( [2020 Democrats Seek Voters in an Unusual Spot: Fox News]( By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM and SYDNEY EMBER A network known for conservative commentary and staunch loyalty to the president is drawing Democratic candidates eager for a big platform with access to Trump voters. [Julián Castro Needs a Defining Moment. It Hasn’t Come Yet.]( [Julián Castro Needs a Defining Moment. It Hasn’t Come Yet.]( By SYDNEY EMBER Mr. Castro brings youth and diversity to the Democratic presidential field. But, overshadowed by some peers, he has failed to get traction in early polls. [HUD Moves to Limit Public Housing Aid for Undocumented Immigrants]( [HUD Moves to Limit Public Housing Aid for Undocumented Immigrants]( By ANNIE KARNI and MICHAEL D. SHEAR The rule would require expanded use of a verification system meant to confirm a person’s immigration and citizenship status and determine whether people are eligible for benefits. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Business [Pinterest Prices I.P.O. at $19 a Share, for a $12.7 Billion Valuation]( [Pinterest Prices I.P.O. at $19 a Share, for a $12.7 Billion Valuation]( By ERIN GRIFFITH The shares will begin trading Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PINS. [Business Quietly Returns to Saudi Arabia After Khashoggi’s Murder]( [Business Quietly Returns to Saudi Arabia After Khashoggi’s Murder]( By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED, STANLEY REED and DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI Six months after agents from Saudi Arabia dismembered the writer Jamal Khashoggi, investors are no longer shying away from doing business with the kingdom. [As Netflix Contends With More Rivals, Hulu Stands Out]( [As Netflix Contends With More Rivals, Hulu Stands Out]( By EDMUND LEE With 148 million subscribers and a value of $157 billion, Netflix is the leader in streaming. But Hulu, now controlled by Disney, has something Netflix doesn’t: ads. And they are worth a lot. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Treasury Issues Rules on Tax Breaks for Opportunity Zones]( [Treasury Issues Rules on Tax Breaks for Opportunity Zones]( By JIM TANKERSLEY The move lays out criteria for the program after some critics said it risked funneling money to real estate rather than start-up businesses. [Uber vs. Lyft: Which Ride-Hailing App Is Better?]( Tech Fix [Uber vs. Lyft: Which Ride-Hailing App Is Better?]( By BRIAN X. CHEN Here’s a comprehensive comparison of the two services to help you choose your go-to app for hitching rides. [The Must-Have When Reporting on Disasters: A Satellite Phone]( Tech We’re Using [The Must-Have When Reporting on Disasters: A Satellite Phone]( By THOMAS FULLER Thomas Fuller, San Francisco bureau chief, knows you cannot rely on cell networks during earthquakes, wildfires and other breaking news catastrophes. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [A Giant Laid Low by Too Many Blows to the Head]( Sports of The Times [A Giant Laid Low by Too Many Blows to the Head]( By MICHAEL POWELL “Some days I feel like a young man, and some days not,” Ryan Miller said. What it’s like to visit a former football player trying to recover from head trauma. [Those Denver Upstarts Save Their Season Thanks to Jamal Murray]( [Those Denver Upstarts Save Their Season Thanks to Jamal Murray]( By MARC STEIN The Nuggets were considered a fluke No. 2 seed. They bounced back to even their series against the Spurs. [Judge Stops Prosecutors From Releasing Kraft Surveillance Video for Now]( [Judge Stops Prosecutors From Releasing Kraft Surveillance Video for Now]( By KEN BELSON and FRANCES ROBLES Prosecutors say they are obligated to release the video under Florida law. The Patriots owner, 77, is accused of paying for sexual acts at a parlor in Jupiter, Fla., in January. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [Beyoncé the Creator: ‘Homecoming’ Review]( Streaming Movie Review [Beyoncé the Creator: ‘Homecoming’ Review]( By AISHA HARRIS Built around her 2018 Coachella performance, the Netflix documentary is, above all, about Beyoncé, who wrote, directed and executive produced. [Review: The Metamorphosis of ‘Hadestown,’ From Cool to Gorgeous]( Critic’s Pick [Review: The Metamorphosis of ‘Hadestown,’ From Cool to Gorgeous]( By JESSE GREEN After a downtown stop, a concept album based on Greek myths has become a full-scale Broadway entertainment. [The Big Twist in ‘Shazam!’ Hides Another Fun Easter Egg]( [The Big Twist in ‘Shazam!’ Hides Another Fun Easter Egg]( By KYLE BUCHANAN Two of the actors who cameo in the superhero movie’s secret scene explain themselves. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [Judith Clark, Getaway Driver in Deadly Brink’s Heist in 1981, Is Granted Parole]( [Judith Clark, Getaway Driver in Deadly Brink’s Heist in 1981, Is Granted Parole]( By MICHAEL GOLD Ms. Clark, 69, had evolved during her long incarceration from a left-wing extremist to a model prisoner known for good works. [Let He Who Is Without Yeezys Cast the First Stone]( [Let He Who Is Without Yeezys Cast the First Stone]( By RICK ROJAS Should pastors wear $5,000 sneakers? Soul-searching over materialism in houses of worship. [Man With Two Full Gas Cans Arrested After Entering St. Patrick’s Cathedral]( [Man With Two Full Gas Cans Arrested After Entering St. Patrick’s Cathedral]( By NIRAJ CHOKSHI A church security officer turned the man away, and the police took him into custody shortly afterward. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Media & Advertising [Hollywood Writers File Suit, Escalating Their Fight With Talent Agents]( [Hollywood Writers File Suit, Escalating Their Fight With Talent Agents]( By JOHN KOBLIN The unions for film and television scribes say the top four agencies are violating the law. [India Halts Downloads of TikTok Video App, Citing Harm to Children]( [India Halts Downloads of TikTok Video App, Citing Harm to Children]( By VINDU GOEL TikTok is popular with children and young adults worldwide, but regulators are scrutinizing it, citing concerns about misuse and privacy. [Monica Crowley, a Fox News Fixture, Is Said to Get a Top Treasury Job]( [Monica Crowley, a Fox News Fixture, Is Said to Get a Top Treasury Job]( By ALAN RAPPEPORT The choice of Ms. Crowley for the Treasury’s top communications role comes about two years after she withdrew as a candidate for other administration jobs in the face of plagiarism accusations. For more media & advertising news, go to [NYTimes.com/Media »]( [] Fashion & Style [He Built, Then Nearly Broke, a Successful Beauty Start-Up. Can It Go on Without Him?]( [He Built, Then Nearly Broke, a Successful Beauty Start-Up. Can It Go on Without Him?]( By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH Brandon Truaxe, the creator of Deciem, died in January after a tumultuous 2018. The company is still recovering. [Chanting Crowds and Camo Chic]( [Chanting Crowds and Camo Chic]( By TONY PERROTTET Sixty years ago Fidel Castro came to New York, mesmerizing throngs and leaving an enduring mark on fashion. [The Possibly Ominous Return of the ‘Mini-Me’]( noted [The Possibly Ominous Return of the ‘Mini-Me’]( By HANNAH SELIGSON Is it a harmless term of endearment for children, or untrammeled narcissism? For more fashion news, go to [NYTimes.com/Fashion »]( [] Obituaries [Claude Lalanne, Whimsical (and Sought-After) Sculptor, Is Dead at 93]( [Claude Lalanne, Whimsical (and Sought-After) Sculptor, Is Dead at 93]( By NEIL GENZLINGER Her works, like a metal cabbage with chicken legs, weren’t taken seriously at first but now command lofty prices. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [An Inside Job at Interior]( [An Inside Job at Interior]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The new secretary, David Bernhardt, is under investigation on complaints that, as deputy, he used his office to advance the interests of former lobbying clients. [A TV Character Running for President? Crazy!]( [A TV Character Running for President? Crazy!]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The Ukrainian candidate Volodymyr Zelensky is hardly the first entertainer to get into politics — and he just might win. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [Politics Lost in Translations]( [Politics Lost in Translations]( By GAIL COLLINS One Democrat speaks more languages than Donald Trump’s wives. [If Trump Country Soars, Will the President Glide to a Second Term?]( [If Trump Country Soars, Will the President Glide to a Second Term?]( By THOMAS B. EDSALL The rate of job growth in Republican-leaning regions is outstripping the rate in more Democratic areas. [Flying While Trans]( [Flying While Trans]( By ALEX MARZANO-LESNEVICH The T.S.A. subjects transgender passengers like me to humiliating and dehumanizing treatment. [I’m the Child of Immigrants. I’m Not Giving Up on the Republican Party.]( [I’m the Child of Immigrants. I’m Not Giving Up on the Republican Party.]( By DIEGO CIFUENTES In an increasingly diverse country, the G.O.P. can’t afford to alienate voters like me. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( Follow NYTimes [Facebook] [FACEBOOK]( [Twitter] [@NYTimes]( [Pinterest] [Pinterest]( [Instagram] [Instagram]( Get more [NYTimes.com newsletters »]( | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps. [Subscribe »]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL This is an automated email. Please do not reply directly to this email from NYTimes.com. You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Today's Headlines newsletter. [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Change Your Email]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact]( | [Advertise]( Copyright 2019 The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018