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Trump Among New York's Elites at a Charity Dinner: It Got Awkward

View in browser October 19, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Sinwar's Death Was a Victory for Israel. But Can the U.S. Persuade It to 'Take the Win'? Assassinating Yahya Sinwar was Israel's Osama bin Laden moment. But getting a cease-fire deal done in the last three months of the Biden presidency is a much bigger reach. Trump Among New York's Elites at a Charity Dinner: It Got Awkward There were grudge matches and sycophancy in equal measure at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner. "Isn't it just exciting, what's going on," Donald Trump said. Facing Murder Plot Accusations, India Aids U.S. but Is Stern With Canada In both cases of plans targeting Sikh separatists, suspicions of New Delhi's involvement have arisen. That has put India in a tight diplomatic position. Editors' Picks How Los Angeles Is Trying to Keep Homeless People Off the Streets The city relies on an army of case managers to help homeless people stay in motels and on the path toward finding an apartment. Opinion | Forget Swing States. It's These 21 Microcommunities That Could Decide the Election. A look at the political microcommunities that could decide the 2024 presidential election. World Sinwar's Death Could Shake but Not Topple Hamas, Experts Say Analysts call the killing of several Hamas leaders, including Yahya Sinwar, a deep blow to the Palestinian militant group, but expect it to keep fighting. Power Outage Plunges All of Cuba Into Darkness The Cuban government had just announced emergency measures to reduce electricity use — then the power went out across the entire nation. In This Town, a Rape Trial Hits Painfully Close to Home The town of Mazan, where Gisèle Pelicot was drugged and raped by her husband and strangers, has been shaken by the revelations. "It feels a bit like it's in our family," one resident said. See more world news U.S. Judge Releases Redacted Trove of Evidence in Trump Election Case The former president's legal team had objected to any release of material, saying it would amount to election interference. Democrats' Report Calls Trump Hotel Business Unethical and Unconstitutional Democrats on the House Oversight Committee said the former president overcharged the Secret Service and accepted money from officials and people who were seeking pardons and appointments. Fire in Oakland Hills Prompts Evacuations Under Gusty Conditions Firefighters in Northern California were responding to a blaze that burned two homes and 15 acres. See more U.S. news Politics How Is the Economy for Black Voters? A Complex Question Takes Center Stage. Donald J. Trump has been talking up his economic record for Black voters. The legacy of the last eight years is complicated. The 25-Year-Old Georgia Senate Candidate Looking to Unseat a Fake Trump Elector Ashwin Ramaswami, a Democrat, was still in law school when he decided to run against State Senator Shawn Still, who was indicted with Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case. After Hush-Money Verdict, Trump Tried to Silence Stormy Daniels Again Donald J. Trump was convicted in May of covering up a hush-money deal with Stormy Daniels. Just two months later, his lawyer offered another deal for her silence. See more political news Business Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk's electric car company called the full self-driving system. Homeowners Tap Into Their Rising Home Equity Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt consolidation. CVS Ousts C.E.O. as Sluggish Growth Spooks Investors Shares of the health care conglomerate dropped after the sudden departure of Karen Lynch and a downbeat update on the state of the company's finances. See more business news Arts 'The Warriors' Hooked Lin-Manuel Miranda at 4. Now Comes the Album. He collaborated with Eisa Davis to make a concept album inspired by the 1979 movie. One big change: the main gang is made up of women. Bruce Campbell on 'Hysteria!' and Why the Satanic Panic Never Ended The Peacock horror comedy finds timeliness in a dark chapter of American history. "Satan was always an existential threat," the actor said. Gaming's Uneven Progress Toward Diverse Female Figures A vocal group that says women in video games are being defeminized wants to return to 1990s babes like Lara Croft. See more arts news Movies Tegan and Sara and Their Catfishing Horror Story "Fanatical," an eye-popping film directed by Erin Lee Carr, details the bizarre 16-year ordeal that the duo and their fans endured. 9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week Whether you're a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about. Five International Movies to Stream Now In this month's picks, a shy vampire in Canada comes of age, two men in India spar over a parking spot and a Chilean secretary dreams of life as a killer. See more movies news New York Trump Defends Adams, Arguing Both Are Being 'Persecuted' Mayor Eric Adams, a Democrat, and Donald J. Trump, the Republican former president, are strange bedfellows as both face legal challenges. Mets and Yankees Fans Actually Getting Along? Say It Ain't So. Bitter rivals are suddenly paying each other compliments, at least until there's a Subway Series, if that happens. "It's weird," said the longtime Yankees announcer. In Rare Move, Judge Changes Mind After 27 Years and Frees Brooklyn Man Judge Frederic Block said his ideas about punishment had evolved since he sentenced Walter Johnson to five life terms in 1997. At age 90, he decided to take action. See more New York news Food Hate Noisy Restaurants? Stick This in Your Ear. Apple earbuds will soon be able to double as hearing aids, but those and others can already help you hear dining companions. Here's how to use them. It's Time for Tagine Nargisse Benkabbou's hearty and fragrant beef tagine with green beans, olives and preserved lemons, that is. Chianti Classico Riservas to Find Right Now These longer-aged wines were once notable for being too oaky and powerful. Now, producers are letting the gorgeous purity of the sangiovese grape shine through. See more food news Magazine How Tech Billionaires Became the G.O.P.'s New Donor Class Elon Musk and a group of Silicon Valley allies have built a shadow campaign to put Donald Trump back in office. Has Winnipeg's Greatest Filmmaker Gone Hollywood? In a directorial career defined by alluring strangeness, Guy Maddin's new comedy is radical for being almost … normal. See more magazine news Well How to Stop Being a People Pleaser We have some useful tips from experts. But no worries if you're not ready! What, Exactly, Is Eczema? Experts explain what causes the common skin condition and how to deal with it. See more on Well Real Estate Buying a Cottage and Finding a 'Time Capsule' A couple renovated a house in Darien, Conn., and retained much of what the previous owners had left behind. In Montauk, N.Y., an $18 Million Listing for a Secluded Stone House The two-story home sits on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic. It was once owned by the interior designer Tony Ingrao. $2 Million Homes in Munich A country house with a pool southwest of the city, a two-bedroom condo with a balcony, and a modern two-bedroom duplex not yet completed. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Shopping for a Good Loafer? Start here. Don't Fall in Love With This Watch. It's Already Sold Out. The Type 1-D model, created by the team of Mark Cho, Naoya Hida and Joshua Nathan Shapiro, won't even be ready until early next year. It Was Love After First Flight Lindsay Bennie heeded Victoria Williams's call for a Valentine's date, but they were hundreds of miles apart. Once they finally met, "our connection was instantaneous," Ms. Bennie said. See more fashion news Obituaries Nicholas Daniloff, 89, Dies; Reporter's Arrest in Moscow Ignited a Firestorm A veteran foreign correspondent during the Cold War, he was held on trumped-up espionage charges. He credited President Ronald Reagan with fighting for his release. See more Obituaries Opinion Bret Stephens Sinwar's Death Is a Tricky Opportunity A ceasefire is unlikely, but Israelis and Palestinians have new reasons for hope. Guest Essay These Undecided Michigan Voters Really Aren't All That Undecided Many people I spoke to seemed reluctant to admit — even, perhaps, to themselves — that they were really going to vote for that person. Jamelle Bouie There Is No Precedent for Something Like This in American History This is no ordinary election, and we cannot act like it is. Guest Essay The Breakthrough Drug to Conquer Addiction: Ozempic? Early data suggests GLP-1 drugs, renowned for their ability to assist in weight loss, may have a powerful effect on treating addiction. The Ezra Klein Show The Hidden Politics of Disorder The crime researcher Charles Fain Lehman discusses why people feel unsafe, even as violent crime rates have dropped. 1 HR 32 MIN LISTEN Matter of Opinion A Pollster Helps Us Manage Our Election Anxiety It's been a tumultuous campaign. Kristen Soltis Anderson helps us find stability in the polls. 41 MIN LISTEN 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