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View in browser October 16, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News U.S. Warns Israel of Military Aid Cut if Gazans Don't Get More Supplies The demand from Israel's closest ally came amid reports that the humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip has grown still worse in recent weeks. Nearly 100 People Are Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene Search and rescue teams are still looking for the missing, officials said, with 95 deaths already attributed to the storm's wrath in the state. With Trump Facing Threats, Security and Politics Intersect as Never Before After two assassination attempts and amid threats from Iran, Donald Trump relies for his safety on the same agencies that he has long assailed as part of a hostile deep state. Editors' Picks Opinion | It's Time for America to Get Real With Iran and Israel A real strategy for coercive U.S. diplomacy to change Iran's behavior. The Panda Factories In the 1990s, China began sending pandas to foreign zoos to be bred, in the hope that future generations could be released into the wild. It hasn't gone as planned. World Lebanon's Hospitals Buckle Amid Israel's Offensive Against Hezbollah The United Nations says "the targeting of health and relief operations is broadening" in Lebanon. Hospitals say they have been forced to close or are struggling to operate. Trudeau's Move Casts Light on the Reach of India's Intelligence Agencies The Canadian prime minster's accusation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh nationalist signifies a sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions between India and Canada. Political Infighting Hampers Ukraine's Efforts to Avert Energy Crisis Top energy officials have fallen and key energy policy decisions have been delayed because of political calculations, lawmakers and experts say, costing Ukraine valuable time in preparing for winter. See more world news U.S. Local Officials Cannot Refuse to Certify Election Results, Georgia Judge Rules The ruling cuts at the heart of a key argument made by right-wing activists since the 2020 election, when Donald Trump sought to disrupt the certification process as part of his bid to subvert the results. Abortion Could Decide Control of State Supreme Courts In Michigan, Ohio, Arizona and elsewhere, progressive court candidates are hoping that the abortion issue that helped conservatives remake the federal judiciary will work for them this time. Survivors of Maine Mass Shooting Take Step Toward Suing the Army A group of survivors and relatives of victims said the military failed to respond to warning signs from the gunman, an Army Reserve grenade instructor, ahead of the shooting. See more U.S. news Politics Harris Has Raised $1 Billion. Can She Get Donors to Give More? The sheer amount of money Kamala Harris has raised in her run for president has had unintended consequences. As Black Voters Hesitate on Harris, Democrats Race to Win Them Over With a frenzy of activity, the vice president and her allies are trying to strengthen her support with Black voters, whose growing alienation the party's leaders had not confronted directly until now. Asked About Conversations With Putin, Trump Dodges: 'I Don't Talk About That' The former president, who once pushed to prosecute a former secretary of state for talking with foreign officials, said that it would be "a good thing" for himself to have secretly kept in touch with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia — if he did. See more political news Business Can the Stock Market Keep Going Up? Market Watchers Think So. The bullishness on Wall Street is largely based on confidence that the Federal Reserve will tame inflation, the economy will remain solid and corporate earnings will continue to grow. With $32 Billion in Aid, Native Americans Push Against History of Neglect A pandemic relief bill set aside long-term funds for tribal lands that have lacked the tax revenue, and infrastructure, to spur businesses and wealth. Could the Lone Fed Dissenter Be in Line for a Powerful Role if Trump Wins? Michelle Bowman, a Trump-appointed Fed official recently cited by JD Vance, has been gaining prominence. See more business news Arts These Twin Marvels of Art Conservation Are Now Seen as Looted Works The Met Museum returned an ancient cup, assembled from fragments, to Italy in 2022 after investigators found it had been looted. Now a second has been returned after a similar determination. Tim Berne, a D.I.Y. Jazz Institution The saxophonist and composer has spent 50 years in the New York scene. As he turns 70, he's commanding gigs at a Brooklyn bar and continuing to inspire. A Lawyer Seeking Sean Combs Accusers via Hotline Files 6 Lawsuits The Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee filed suits in New York with new allegations of rape and sexual assault from 1995 to 2021. Mr. Combs denied the accusations. See more arts news New York How a Man Imprisoned in New York Could Sway a Key House Race in Alaska Eric Hafner, who is serving a 20-year sentence, is running to represent a state in which he has never set foot. He could play the spoiler under Alaska's ranked-choice system. They Were Driving Through a Tunnel. Then the Water Rushed In. A leak in the Queens-Midtown Tunnel and the race to plug it revealed the fragility of New York City's aging transportation network. Eric Adams's Campaign Donations Plunge After Federal Indictment Donations to the New York City mayor's re-election campaign ceased after a five-count federal corruption indictment against him was unsealed last month. See more New York news Media & Advertising What Should a Music Magazine Be in the TikTok Era? Pitchfork Alumni Have an Idea. After the popular publication was folded into GQ, a group of them is striking out on its own. One of the first orders of business: doing away with album scores. A Pro-Trump Ad Looks to Turn Harris's Record as a Prosecutor Against Her The spot from one of the biggest super PACs backing Donald Trump portrays Kamala Harris as a radical leftist, especially on crime — channeling a G.O.P. law-and-order message that dates back to Nixon. Washington Post C.E.O. Elevates Deal-Making to a Top Priority Will Lewis has said he has a mandate from the paper's owner, Jeff Bezos, to grow the business, including through acquisitions. See more media & advertising news Food There's No Hot Wing Like a Korean American Atlanta Hot Wing Smaller, lighter and sharper than Buffalo wings, this interpretation of a classic has faded away over time. But you can make it at home. Hail, Salmon Caesar This clever recipe from Jerrelle Guy comes with both a secret ingredient and a timesaving twist. I Ate at Every Carbone in America. Was It Worth the Trip? A decade after the first one opened, the Italian American juggernaut is still a celebrity magnet and impossible reservation. Take our red-sauce tour. See more food news Magazine The Mystery That's Too Good to Solve Who built the Shell Grotto, and why do we care so much? What a Crackdown on Immigration Could Mean for Cheap Milk Undocumented labor quietly props up the entire American economy — but nowhere more dramatically than on dairy farms. See more magazine news Real Estate A House for One That Has Room for Many When a woman made her weekend place on Long Island her full-time residence, she had it redesigned to fit her new life, and to allow for lots of friends to visit. The Latest Hot Item on Wedding Registries? A New House. More couples are asking their wedding guests to help them purchase a home, eschewing traditional gifts like small appliances and linens. See more real estate news T Magazine A Watch Took 6,000 Hours to Make. It's Still Inspiring New Variations. A new diamond-encrusted Vacheron Constantin timepiece is inspired by one of company's most elaborate creations. Would You Wear $990 Slippers? Luxurious versions of indoor shoes are leaving the living room for city streets, grime be damned. See more on T Magazine Opinion Bret Stephens Harris Needs a Closing Argument. Here's One. Trump turned us into a nation of haters. He'll do it again if he wins next month. Guest Essay Ann Patchett: The Decision I Made 30 Years Ago That I Still Regret What was email but the chance for more friends, more love, more work? David Firestone Even Charlamagne Can't Push Harris Off Message It may not be great radio, but Harris made a solid case for why she'd be better for Black America. Michelle Cottle Why Trump's Weird Dance Party Is Deeply Alarming There have been too many recent times he has wandered away from his thoughts. Guest Essay Want More Inflation? Go Ahead, Let Presidents Meddle With the Fed When presidents try to influence the central bank, they tend to push for lower interest rates — and that's the problem. Frøydis Fossli Moe How Do You Say Goodbye to an Abusive Family Member? How do you cope when an abusive family member becomes terminally ill? 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. 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