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'Monotonous and Filthy': Paul Whelan's Life in a Russian Prison

View in browser October 22, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Inside the Last-Ditch Hunt by Harris and Trump for Undecided Voters Both campaigns are digging through troves of data to find these crucial Americans. They both think many are younger, Black or Latino. The Harris team is also eyeing white, college-educated women. 'Monotonous and Filthy': Paul Whelan's Life in a Russian Prison The former U.S. Marine describes the moment of his arrest and the long years waiting for his release. A Nationwide Blackout, Now a Hurricane. How Much Can Cuba Endure? The repeated failure of the power grid and a hurricane that has swamped the island's eastern end has many Cubans fed up, posing a challenge to the Communist government. Editors' Picks 'You Are Not Our King': Charles III Heckled in Australia's Parliament King Charles, visiting the former British colony where he retains the ceremonial title of head of state, was shouted at by an Indigenous Australian senator. Opinion | Kamala Harris Has an Unexpected Ally If Trump wins, we're going to be saddled with an isolationist and nativist conservative movement for generations to come. World Austin Condemns Kremlin 'Apologists' in Pledging Support for Ukraine The trip by the U.S. defense secretary comes as Russian forces steadily gain territory in eastern Ukraine. Putin Brings Together Economies He Hopes Will Eclipse the West The Russian leader hopes to use the meeting of the so-called BRICS group, which includes China and India, as a counterweight to the West. How a TV Hit Sparked Debate About Having Too Many Babies The Sani family in northern Nigeria has six children, more than the parents can afford but fewer than their own parents had. Birthrates, and the decisions couples make about family size, are changing across Africa. See more world news U.S. Texas House Postpones Testimony of Death Row Inmate in Shaken Baby Case Robert Roberson, whose execution was postponed last week, had been subpoenaed to appear before a committee of the State House. A juror from his trial says she now believes he is innocent. What We Know About the Gangway Collapse That Killed 7 in Georgia Disaster struck at the end of an annual cultural celebration on Sapelo Island. Twenty people went into the water, including seven people over the age of 70 who died. Events That Led to Close Call on Trump's Life Were Preventable, Committee Finds A House task force report included detailed accounts from law enforcement at the Butler, Pa., rally, including an officer who confronted the gunman. See more U.S. news Politics Harris Sets Record for Biggest Fund-Raising Quarter Ever Donald Trump is raising less money than he did during his run in 2020, building a far smaller campaign than Kamala Harris. As Trump Served Up McDonald's Fries, Vitriol Boiled Outside In Pennsylvania, a critical swing state, supporters of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, some in weird costumes, gathered along a roadside and screamed at one another. Harris's Faith, Inside and Outside the Black Church Her biography embodies the multifaith, pluralistic and increasingly secular America she is bidding to lead. See more political news Business Meet the Florida Billionaire Who Wants to Be a Newspaper Baron David Hoffmann has already bought 5 percent of one of America's largest newspaper companies. Now, he wants to control the whole thing. Disney Says It Will Hire a New C.E.O. in 'Early 2026' In a board shake-up, James Gorman, a director in charge of planning for a successor to the chief executive, Robert A. Iger, will become chairman on Jan. 2, 2025. Arkansas May Have Vast Lithium Reserves, Researchers Say Federal and state researchers said there might be five million to 19 million tons of lithium, more than enough to meet the world's demand for the battery ingredient. See more business news Sports After 43 Years, Yankees and Dodgers Resume Their World Series Rivalry Even as the sport and the country have changed, the rivalry has produced some of baseball's most memorable moments. Liberty Finally Give New York City a Basketball Championship New York got its first basketball championship in 48 years, as the New York Liberty beat the Minnesota Lynx in front of exuberant fans in Brooklyn. See more sports news Arts Sean Combs's Legal Woes Are Growing. So Are His Streaming Numbers. The embattled music mogul is facing federal sex trafficking charges and a slew of lawsuits. Curious listeners and fans are keeping his catalog in rotation. When Critic vs. Choreographer Ignited a Cultural Firestorm Thirty years ago, Bill T. Jones presented "Still/Here," and the critic Arlene Croce responded with an explosive essay. Now the work is returning to the Brooklyn Academy. Daniel Nigro Fronted an Emo Band. Now He Makes Pop Smashes. The songwriter and producer has helped craft huge albums with Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo. What's the key to his success? "Dan always believed in me," Roan said. See more arts news New York Trial Begins in Fatal Choking of Homeless Man on Subway Daniel Penny, who put the man, Jordan Neely, in a chokehold last year, told investigators that Mr. Neely posed a deadly threat. The killing polarized New York. Central Park 5 Sue Trump for Defamation Over Debate Comments Donald J. Trump's remarks during the presidential debate are part of a "continuing pattern" of false statements designed to "make the men suffer," the lawsuit charged. See more New York news Media & Advertising Olivia Nuzzi and New York Magazine Part Ways Ms. Nuzzi, a political writer for the magazine, had been on leave since she disclosed a personal relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last month. Trump Ratchets Up Threats on the Media Presidents are not all-powerful, but, if elected, Donald Trump would have some influence with the federal regulators who oversee major television networks. How Media Outlets on the Left and Right Covered Trump's Stop at McDonald's Former President Donald J. Trump's campaign event at a McDonalds in Pennsylvania was described by right-leaning outlets as a brilliant move. Left-leaning publications called it weird. See more media & advertising news Food The 25 Best Restaurants in Atlanta Right Now There's no shortage of Southern virtuosity in the 404, but don't miss the outstanding Indian, Italian and Thai cooking — or the amazing wings from an unexpected spot. An Easy, Five-Star Salad to Convert the Lentil-Skeptical Paired with roasted sweet potatoes, tossed in a brown butter vinaigrette and showered with tangy goat cheese, the humble lentil becomes "absolutely superb." See more food news Science Brazilian Fossil Hints at Older Origin for All Dinosaurs The discovery may push back the emergence of the reptiles that once ruled the Earth, and clarify how dinosaurs like the Triceratops and Stegosaurus emerged. Scientists Are Mapping Landslide Risk in Alaska. Some Homeowners Don't Want to Know. Deadly landslides are increasing around the world. But in parts of Alaska, maps of the hazards remain controversial. A Major Push to Protect Nature Is Happening Now Delegates from around the world are meeting in Colombia in what is expected to be the biggest U.N. biodiversity conference in history. See more science news Well Life Without Sickle Cell Beckons Boy Who Completed Gene Therapy After 44 days, Kendric Cromer, 12, left the hospital. While his family feels fortunate that he was the first to receive a treatment, their difficult experiences hint at what others will be up against. Do Hair Growth Supplements Work? Online, videos abound of people saying the supplements make hair thicker, healthier and shinier. Do they really? What Is 'Pink Cocaine'? The drug cocktail can contain ketamine, Ecstasy and meth — but rarely cocaine itself. See more on Well Real Estate $900,000 Homes in California A 1922 bungalow in West Hollywood, a four-bedroom house from 1898 outside Monterey, and a two-story midcentury house in the Bay Area. How to Sell a Haunted House (or Not) Even the most skeptical real estate agents say they think twice about the existence of ghosts, especially after unusual encounters. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly? Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it's intentional. The Captain Jack Sparrow of Baking A breakout contestant on "The Great British Baking Show" is drawing style comparisons to characters from "Pirates of the Caribbean," "The Princess Bride" and more. Old School Glamour at the Met Gala of the West Coast The Academy Museum Gala delivered what red carpets are made for. See more fashion news Obituaries Andrew V. Schally, 97, Dies; Scientist Shared Nobel Glory With Rival His two-decade quest to find elusive brain hormones became a race against Roger Guillemin, a onetime colleague and an eventual fellow prizewinner. Fethullah Gulen, Turkish Cleric and Erdogan Rival, Dies at 83 Mr. Gulen, who lived in the United States, was accused of plotting a coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in 2016. Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals The Ames Test offered a fast and inexpensive way to identify carcinogens, leading to the banning of chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects. See more Obituaries Opinion Guest Essay How Kamala Harris Should Put America First — for Real As president, she can create a foreign policy fit for the 21st century. Paul Krugman Trump, on the Civil War, in His Own Words It's hard to compromise with those who consider any criticism a threat. Guest Essay Bad News: We've Lost Control of Our Social Media Feeds. Good News: Courts Are Noticing. A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause. Guest Essay Trump's Bro Whispering Could Cost Democrats Too Many Young Men Trump's play for Generation Z men could peel enough away from the Democratic Party to transform the country's electoral math for years to come. Guest Essay Trump, Harris and the Enduring Symbolism of McDonald's McDonald's tells a story about what both candidates think is possible for working people. Guest Essay The Mets Gave My Son With Autism a Gift. Now Is a Good Time to Say Thank You. This team had a lot going for it, in all the ways that matter. Guest Essay Why the Oil and Gas Industry Is So Afraid of Kamala Harris The Democratic candidate's agenda takes climate change seriously. Guest Essay Who's Afraid of William Shakespeare? We will always need the works of the Bard, especially in moments of conflict and unrest. 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