Today’s Headlines: In Ukraine, Killings of Surrendering Russians Divide an American-Led Unit

As Biden Digs In, More Supporters Look to Push Him Out

View in browser July 7, 2024, 5:01 a.m. Eastern time Top News In Ukraine, Killings of Surrendering Russians Divide an American-Led Unit A German medic said he was so troubled that he confronted his commander. Others boasted about killings in a group chat. As Biden Digs In, More Supporters Look to Push Him Out Interviews with dozens of Democrats illustrated an imminent clash between a defiant president and those who question his ability to win. Many rank-and-file party officials remain supportive. Reformist Candidate Wins Iran's Presidential Election Masoud Pezeshkian, a cardiac surgeon and relative moderate in the ruling establishment, defeated an ultraconservative former nuclear negotiator in a runoff. Editors' Picks Students Target Teachers in Group TikTok Attack, Shaking Their School Seventh and eighth graders in Malvern, Pa., impersonating their teachers posted disparaging, lewd, racist and homophobic videos in the first known mass attack of its kind in the U.S. Opinion | Whoever the Democratic Candidate Is, Americans Have Already Lost The American Republic feels fragile. World After Deadly Protests, Kenyans Tell of Brutal Abductions Dozens of activists say they were snatched from their homes or off the streets by hooded, armed men. Some are still missing, and the disappearances have unnerved a nation long seen as a pillar of stability. Hamas's Cease-Fire Proposal Includes a Familiar Sticking Point Hamas wants assurances that Israel won't restart the war after some hostages come home. Israel says it needs the option. Political Unrest Worldwide Is Fueled by High Prices and Huge Debts Economic turmoil is spreading across the globe, and the response has been protests, attempted coups and elections of far-right politicians. See more world news U.S. Who Died in the Tulsa Race Massacre? After more than a century, researchers hope to finally identify the victims of one of the worst racial attacks in American history. Much of Western U.S. Is Broiling Under Record-Breaking Heat From Oregon to California to Arizona, several cities have seen scorching temperatures in recent days. And there is little relief in sight, forecasters say. A Mark of Shame for 900 Years. Until Now? "Felon" carries an ancient stigma — one that falls on millions of Americans today. Trump might well redefine it. See more U.S. news Politics These Obscure Democrats Could Soon Become Kingmakers President Biden insisted on Friday that he would stay in the race. But if he decides to step aside, these individuals will determine who leads the ticket. Sykes Faces Challenge in Ohio as Black Democrats Push to Hold White Districts Representative Emilia Sykes is one of only a few Black Democrats in Congress who don't resemble most of their constituents, and whose political survival this year will help determine which party controls the House. Judge Delays Some Deadlines in Trump Classified Documents Case The postponement was likely to cause only minor delays to the case, which has already slowed to a crawl with Judge Aileen Cannon's previous decisions. See more political news Business How a Trump-Beating, #MeToo Legal Legend Lost Her Firm Roberta Kaplan's work as a lawyer made her a hero to the left. But behind the scenes, she was known for her poor treatment of colleagues. As the E.V. Revolution Slows, Ferrari Enters the Race Growth in electric vehicle sales has been slowing, but the Italian luxury carmaker is stepping up investment and setting ambitious targets. Bonds Are Boring Again. But Political Turmoil Could Change That. After years of horrendous returns, core bonds were beginning to look like attractive, ho-hum investments. Then the debate happened. See more business news Technology For Older People Who Are Lonely, Is the Solution a Robot Friend? New York officials believe a robotic companion called ElliQ, which can discuss complicated subjects, is helping older residents feel less alone. Critics are concerned about data collection. Two Young Drivers Take the Wheel. One, a Teen. The Other, a Tesla. Can my son learn from the example of the robot controlling the steering wheel? Or should it be the other way around? Are You a Checker or an Unchecker? One Million Checkboxes, a simple online game that invites visitors to click or unclick check boxes, has become an unintentional case study in human behavior. See more technology news Sports This Olympics Could Be the Hottest Yet. Here's How Athletes Are Preparing. Sauna training, frozen balloons and "marshmallow suits" help athletes manage extreme temperatures. Inside the Factory Turning Trash Into Olympic Podiums To help make the Olympic Games in Paris greener, Le Pavé, a manufacturing start-up, is making podiums and stadium seating out of recycled plastic. The Holy Grail Cars? Get Them While They Last. There are only a few that are considered the top of the collector world. The McLaren F1 may be the last of them. See more sports news Arts The Nearly Lost Work of a 'Born Opera Composer' Returns Only one copy survives of Carolina Uccelli's 1835 opera "Anna di Resburgo." The story behind it is a human one, touching and somewhat sad. 'My Lady Jane' Asks: 'What if History Were Different?' A fantastical series about the very short-term 16th century queen Lady Jane Grey takes historical liberties in the name of reclamation — and fun. He Won the Turner Prize. But Does He Still Want to Be an Artist? Jesse Darling is so disillusioned with the art world that he just isn't sure. See more arts news New York Two Teenage Sisters Drown Off Brooklyn Beach The girls, ages 17 and 18, went into the water near the Coney Island boardwalk as thunderstorms rolled in. It was the second pair of drownings off the city's beaches in two weeks. Coney Island Drownings Fail to Deter New Yorkers as City Swelters Visitors were mostly unaffected by the third and fourth drownings at New York City beaches this season, matching the total number of swimming deaths last summer. In Manhattan Real Estate, Cash Is Everything All-cash purchases shot up to 64 percent of home sales in the borough. Here's who's buying. See more New York news Media & Advertising 'Goodest Job' or 'Good as Job'? The White House Wants a Word. ABC News tweaked its transcript of an intriguing moment in its Friday interview with the president after the Biden administration and news outlets raised questions. Cindy Crawford Is Here to Stay Three decades ago she invented the modern playbook by which the current generation of professionally beautiful people flourish. The White Party That Brought Kim Kardashian, Drake and Tom Brady to the Hamptons Michael Rubin, the billionaire e-commerce mogul, hosted a celebrity-filled, Independence Day bash at his beachfront mansion on Long Island. See more media & advertising news Science What Do Bagged Chickens Have to Do With Sliced Cheese? Both have gotten caught up in fights over plastic packaging. When Costco recently tried to trim its plastic use by selling rotisserie chickens in bags, some shoppers disapproved. Your Brain Holds Secrets. Scientists Want to Find Them. Many Americans plan to donate their organs for transplants or their bodies for medical science. Few realize that there's a growing need for their brains, too. This Bigheaded Fossil Turned Up in a Place No One Expected to Find It An ancient aquatic predator resembling a giant salamander turned up in an African fossil deposit, suggesting unwritten chapters of how animals moved onto land. See more science news Magazine The Blue-Collar Democrat Who Wants to Fix the Party's Other Big Problem Marie Gluesenkamp Perez flipped a rural red district to get to Congress. Now she wants to help her party do more of the same. The Real Problem With Legal Weed New York is trying to treat an addictive substance just like any other product. Racing to Retake a Beloved Trip, Before Dementia Takes Everything My dad always remembered his childhood journey through Europe. Now, with Alzheimer's claiming his memories, we tried to recreate it. See more magazine news Travel Surprising, Unsettling, Surreal: Roaming Through Saudi Arabia To witness the kingdom's profound transformation and assess its ambitious tourism projects, a Times journalist spent a month on the road there. Here's what he saw. All the Adventure, a Fraction of the Cost: The D.I.Y. Orient Express The luxury version of this classic train journey costs almost $50,000, but for $1,000 or less, you can book the rail trip from Paris to Istanbul yourself. John Waters's Baltimore The writer and director, famous for making theatergoers squirm in their seats, says he feels most at home wherever the outsiders gather in his native city. See more travel news Real Estate From an R.V. to a Condo Near Washington: Which Was Better for Their Growing Family? After spending two years on the road and having a baby, a young couple decided to put down roots just south of the nation's capital. Here's what they found. A New World Order for Renters? Well, It Worked for This Guy. During the pandemic, a man realized he was free to work remotely in any city he wanted, in the U.S. and abroad. After moving a dozen times, he had a second epiphany. Cowboy Hats and Koi Fish Photos? There's a Reason. Some interior designers decorate their adult apartments to be reminded of the hometowns where they grew up. See more real estate news Fashion & Style When Your Identical Twin Wins a Grammy Junia Lin Jonsdottir helped create the romantic visual world inhabited by her sister, the singer-songwriter Laufey. Please stop asking if she's jealous. Where Can Men Go to Become Better Men? After a weekend camping in the woods, a small group of guys — many of them former prisoners — hoped to leave healed. Packing for Camp? Leave Your Sephora Hauls at Home. As young girls continue to embrace elaborate skin care routines, summer camps want to focus on inner beauty. See more fashion news T Magazine An Artist Who's Been Making Work About Life and Death Since Childhood Sarah Sze discusses her practice, pet adoption and winning second prize in a painting contest. An Artist Who Turned Her Bedroom Closet Into a Safe Haven At 52 Walker in New York, Diamond Stingily's site-specific installations tell a story of desire, shame and coming-of-age. Jenna Lyons's Favorite Beauty Products, From Eyeliner to Body Oil Plus: a palace-inspired hotel in Jaipur, colorful French hand fans and more recommendations from T Magazine. See more on T Magazine Obituaries Michael Tracy, Artist Who Helped Restore a Texas Border Town, Dies at 80 His baroque fusions of bright paint, wood and other detritus wowed the art world. But as his fame faded, he turned his attention to historic preservation. Rob Stone, Master Marketer of Hip-Hop, Is Dead at 55 A founder of the influential music magazine The Fader, he also bridged the worlds of hip-hop and the Fortune 500 with his innovative marketing agency. Paal Enger, Who Stole Munch's 'The Scream,' Is Dead at 57 A promising player for a storied Norwegian soccer club, he instead found infamy for stealing one of the world's most famous artworks. Wayne S. Smith, a Leading Critic of the Embargo on Cuba, Dies at 91 A former State Department official, he resigned in protest in 1982 over Cuba policy, then spent decades trying to rebuild relations with the island nation. See more Obituaries Opinion Maureen Dowd Joe Biden's Blind Spot The president just doesn't see that it's time to take the win. Nicholas Kristof Meet the Followers of Martin Luther King Jr. in the West Bank These Palestinians say Arabs and Jews can live in peace. Hillary Kelly Welcome to Stucktopia Pop culture is serving up dark visions full of labyrinthine bunkers, endless loops and characters who feel hopelessly mired. Welcome to the stucktopia. Ross Douthat Why Biden Is Unlikely to Defy the Naysayers Why Trump's refusal to quit in 2016 won't work for the incumbent in 2024. Oren Cass This Is What Elite Failure Looks Like A revolution is about to swallow U.S. politics, and it's based on the simplest and most radical theory of power. letters What the Interview With Biden Showed Readers aren't mollified by the president's answers to questions from George Stephanopoulos. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. To stop receiving Today's Headlines, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. 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