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At Dueling Rallies, Harris Stresses Unity as Trump Attacks Biden's 'Garbage' Remark

View in browser October 31, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Elon Musk's SpaceX, Already a Leader in Satellites, Gets Into the Spy Game The Pentagon needs what the company offers to compete with China even as it frets over its potential for dominance and the billionaire's global interests. At Dueling Rallies, Harris Stresses Unity as Trump Attacks Biden's 'Garbage' Remark In three battleground states, Kamala Harris geared her message toward moderate Republicans and independents, while Donald J. Trump accused Democrats of demonizing him and his supporters. Israel Widens Hezbollah Strikes, Hitting Lebanese Cities Beyond Border Area Israel's military warned civilians to leave Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley via three routes. The city had largely been spared Israeli bombardment until this week. Editors' Picks The Menopause Queen's Gambit Dr. Mary Claire Haver has amassed a following in the millions, all on the promise that women can thrive through menopause. Not everyone is celebrating her rise. Opinion | A Democratic and a Republican Pollster Agree: This Is the Fault Line That Decides the Election How college-educated women and non-college-educated men are defining the contours of the 2024 presidential election. Today's Videos Video | Harris Distances Herself From Biden's 'Garbage' Remark Vice President Kamala Harris said that she will represent all Americans following a comment made by President Biden where he appeared to call supporters of former President Donald J. Trump "garbage." Video | How Donald Trump Is Making Big Promises to Big Business Crypto. Big Oil. Tobacco. Vaping. Former President Donald J. Trump has been making overt promises to industry leaders. Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, explains. Opinion | If You Think Biden and Harris Were Weak on the Border, Think Again Behind the scenes, Biden and Harris conducted a campaign to secure the border. Video | Why This Nuclear Power Plant Is Restarting Three Mile Island, known for being the site of the worst U.S. nuclear energy accident, is now at the forefront of efforts to expand nuclear capacity to meet rising electricity demand. Rebecca F. Elliott, a reporter covering energy for The New York Times, explains. World Flash Floods in Spain Leave at Least 95 Dead About 1,000 soldiers from emergency response units deployed to the affected areas, and the death toll was expected to rise after one of the worst natural disasters to hit the country in recent years. Ukrainians Tell of Brutal Russian Repression in Occupied Territories Moscow is employing a variety of tactics, including torture and forced Russian citizenship, to try to obliterate Ukrainian identity, former detainees and human rights groups say. Mexico Passes Bill Barring Legal Challenges to Constitutional Changes The bill has drawn criticism from legal scholars who say it would bulldoze any judicial oversight of constitutional matters. See more world news U.S. These Georgia Republicans Are Over Trump. Will They Vote for Him Anyway? Donald Trump has a particularly fraught history with his party in Georgia. Some Republicans described their calculus in deciding whether to back him. Five Charged in Cheating Scandal That Helped Over 200 'Unqualified' Texas Teachers Prosecutors said that the "kingpin," a high school basketball coach in Houston, had helped educators fraudulently pass more than 400 tests. With Just Days to Go, Fiercely Divided Arizona Remains a 'Jump Ball' Both sides have credible cases to win: Republicans are banking on immigration, while Democrats have put faith in abortion rights and a disdain for Donald J. Trump. See more U.S. news Politics In Election's Final Days, Dark Money and 'Gray Money' Fund Hidden Agendas Big-money operatives are taking advantage of lax rules at the end of the campaign to hide the true source of their money until after the election is called — or for forever. A Unified Republican Congress Would Give Trump Broad Power for His Agenda A G.O.P. House and Senate could advance Trump-backed legislation and nominees, but thin margins and the filibuster could pose roadblocks and cause Republicans political trouble. With $2 Million for G.O.P. Judges, Elon Musk Wades Further Into Texas Politics The world's richest person has waded into local election contests in Texas where his sizable contributions can make a big difference. See more political news Business Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and the Billions of Ways to Influence an Election The world's richest men have their own rocket fleets, their own media and their own schemes to succeed with Donald J. Trump. Three Mile Island, Notorious in Nuclear Power's Past, May Herald Its Future The Pennsylvania plant, site of the worst U.S. nuclear energy accident, is at the forefront of efforts to expand nuclear capacity to meet rising electricity demand. How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back. See more business news Technology Meta's Profit Rises 35%, Even as Spending Spree Continues The Silicon Valley company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, said it does not plan to slow down its investments anytime soon. Europe Imposes Higher Tariffs on Electric Vehicles Made in China The tariffs, some as high as 45 percent, are intended to protect Europe's automotive sector, but they could escalate a trade war with China. See more technology news Sports Being a College Athlete Now Means Constant Travel and Missed Classes Players are dealing with far-flung travel, jet lag and the pressures of trying to balance the roles of student, athlete and entrepreneur more than ever before. When Yankees Fans Take the Game Into Their Own Hands. Literally. Two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium after trying to rip a ball out of a player's glove. It was a striking example of "fan interference," which is more common in baseball than in other sports. Walking Away From the Tunnel Walk Kyle Kuzma unleashed an arms race of pregame N.B.A. style. Now he plans to wear a bland sweatsuit to every game. Will others follow suit? See more sports news Arts Zombies Are Real? A Museum Tries to Bury a Hollywood Myth. The undead monsters we know from movies and TV are distortions of a figure with roots in the religious practices of Haiti. Extra Extra! The End Times, Onscreen When the world as we know it ends in films and on television, newspapers are often used to convey what was known in those final days. See more arts news New York House Covid Panel Refers Andrew Cuomo for Potential Prosecution The Republican-led House subcommittee asked the Justice Department to investigate Mr. Cuomo for possible prosecution for "false statements" in his testimony. Homeless People Sue New York City for Throwing Away Their Property The lawsuit, which could become a class action, argues that the city's cleanups, or "sweeps," violate constitutional protections against illegal searches and seizures. A Jury Is Set for the Trial of Daniel Penny, Accused in Subway Killing Lawyers selected 12 Manhattanites and four alternates to hear a manslaughter case that divided the city. Opening statements will be Friday. See more New York news Science Obesity Drug Shows Promise in Easing Knee Osteoarthritis Pain A large trial showed that semaglutide, sold as Ozempic for diabetes and as Wegovy for obesity, was better than any current medications in alleviating symptoms. A Pivotal Choice: Trump vs. Harris on Climate Change Kamala Harris calls global warming an "existential threat." Donald Trump dismisses it as a "scam." How Are the World's Trees Doing? A New Assessment Has Answers. They play an essential role in supporting life on Earth, but many species are in decline, researchers found. See more science news Travel Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions: New Airline Rule Goes Into Effect The Transportation Department's new rule also sets the definition for what constitutes a "significant" delay in air travel. 24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India's west coast. Stepping Into a Hidden World in the Everglades "Tree islands" deep in a sea of grass once helped Native Americans elude capture by U.S. troops. A tour of these refuges reveals a rich culture and a new risk: rising water. See more travel news Obituaries Lewis Sorley, 90, Who Said the U.S. Won (but Then Lost) in Vietnam, Dies His Pulitzer Prize-nominated history of the war was warmly received by the Pentagon, but rejected elsewhere for ignoring what many said made the war "unwinnable." Rudy May, a Stingy Master of the Curveball, Dies at 80 He overcame a dip in velocity to find pitching success with four teams, including the Yankees and Orioles, and had a dominant season in 1980. Charles Brandt, Whose Book Inspired 'The Irishman,' Dies at 82 "I Heard You Paint Houses," his true-crime best seller about the death of Jimmy Hoffa, was brought to the screen by Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro. Donald J. Hall, 96, Dies; Expanded Hallmark Beyond Greeting Cards After succeeding his father as the company's top executive, he added new product lines and increased its focus on family-friendly TV shows. See more Obituaries Opinion Nicholas Kristof Don't Let Liberal Purity Elect Trump Even if you think Harris is flawed on the Middle East, don't try to punish the Democratic Party and risk a Trump election. Guest Essay The Polls Show a Dead Heat, but They Don't All Tell the Same Story Either way, it's too close to make a prediction. Guest Essay Let Me Ask a Question We Never Had to Ask Before Election Day is only the beginning. Katherine Miller The Symbolism and Spectacle of Harris and Trump's Closing Arguments The candidates saved their closing messages for the biggest possible symbolic locations, in front of the largest crowds. Guest Essay These Progressive Ideas Flopped. They're Still Dangerous. Just because an idea never became law doesn't mean we should shrug it off. Guest Essay Giorgia Meloni Knows Exactly What She's Doing In a country where cabinets and positive approval ratings are infamously short-lived, Italy's prime minister is becoming a rare paragon of stability. 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. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018