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View in browser October 17, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Where a Million Desperate People Are Finding Shelter in Lebanon Schools, clubs and parks have become places of refuge as the displaced seek safety amid Israeli bombings. Kamala Harris Arrived for a Fox Interview. She Got a Debate. The vice president's sit-down with Bret Baier was her most contentious meeting with a journalist since becoming the Democratic nominee. Liam Payne, 31, Former One Direction Singer, Dies in Fall in Argentina Payne, who was one of the group's standout singers, fell from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires, emergency services officials said. Editors' Picks Opinion | Grab Your Calculators. We're Going to Jail. Our criminal justice system is nickel-and-diming people at every turn, burying them in punishing debt. A Fading Tree, Once Majestic, Had to Come Down. But It Wasn't the End. A beloved sugar maple slowly succumbed to disease. Today, it lives on in a new form. World Israeli Strike Hits Lebanese Municipal Building, Killing Mayor The strike, in the south of Lebanon, killed at least 16 people, Lebanese officials said. Israel, which also struck near Beirut, said it was targeting Hezbollah militants. With Jets and Ships, China Is Honing Its Ability to Choke Taiwan China's large-scale military exercises are encircling Taiwan and testing the island's defenses. They also raise the risk of conflict, accidental or otherwise. Italy Criminalizes Surrogacy From Abroad, a Blow to Gay and Infertile Couples The new law was pushed by the party of Giorgia Meloni, Italy's conservative prime minister. See more world news U.S. Columbia Bars Vocal Pro-Israel Professor From Campus The university said Shai Davidai had repeatedly harassed and intimidated employees. He said the university had not done enough to crack down on pro-Palestinian protests. Archdiocese of Los Angeles Agrees to Pay $880 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims The settlement is the highest single payout by an archdiocese, experts said, and brings Los Angeles's cumulative payout in sex abuse lawsuits to more than $1.5 billion. 3 People Killed and 4 Injured in Mississippi Bridge Collapse A bridge over the Strong River in Simpson County that was being demolished collapsed in a "work site accident," the authorities said. See more U.S. news Politics Small-Town Pennsylvania Is Changing, and Democrats See Opportunity Lancaster County, famous for its Amish communities, regularly votes Republican. But the demographics are shifting here and throughout the state. Trump Draws, and Repels, Nevada Latinos With His Anti-Immigrant Message For some, Donald J. Trump's incessant attacks on immigrants are too much. Still, many appear prepared to look past his escalations and back a candidate they believe will help their livelihoods. A Weary Trump Whips Up Anger in Atlanta At a rally in a state he lost in 2020, the former president considered the possibility of another defeat. See more political news Business Can Remote Workers Reverse Brain Drain? Researchers found that when remote workers were paid to move to Tulsa, Okla., everyone came out ahead. Shares of Louis Vuitton Owner Drop on Anxiety About Chinese Shoppers Weak sales in China at LVMH, the owner of Dior, Tiffany and more, sent a shudder through the luxury sector. How Media Outlets on the Left and Right Covered Trump's Musical Town Hall When former President Donald J. Trump played D.J. at a campaign event on Monday, both liberal and conservative media outlets described it as "surreal." See more business news Technology Hungry for Energy, Amazon, Google and Microsoft Turn to Nuclear Power Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses. Trump Wants Young Voters, but He's Nowhere to Be Seen on Snapchat The former president, whose personal account was banned after the Capitol riot, has refused to spend campaign money on Snapchat ads, effectively ceding the space to Kamala Harris. TikTok's Owner Already Publishes Digital Books. Now It Is Moving Into Print. ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, will focus its publisher, 8th Note Press, on popular genres such as romance, romantasy and young adult fiction. See more technology news Arts Paul Rudolph Was an Architectural Star. Now He's a Cautionary Tale. His Brutalist buildings, praised during the Kennedy era, are now being demolished. A new exhibition in Manhattan looks at the limits of genius. Eddie Van Halen Changed Rock History. Now His Brother Is Telling Their Story. The guitarist and drummer formed the core of the powerhouse band. After Eddie died of cancer in 2020, Alex stayed quiet, but he's breaking his silence in a new book. In Dallas, an Entire Dance Troupe Was Fired. Now They're Protesting. Former artists of Dallas Black Dance Theater say they were dismissed in retaliation for forming a union. The company denies the accusation. See more arts news New York As Eric Adams's Problems Mount, His Legal Defense Fund Is Empty Mayor Eric Adams has spent nearly all of the $1.8 million in donations to his legal defense fund, and the pace of contributions has nearly stopped. Push for High-Rise Next to Beloved Garden Becomes Battle Over Shadows The Brooklyn Botanic Garden and its supporters are fighting a proposal to build a 14-story apartment building that would cast shadows on the garden. Man Whose Fentanyl Stash Killed Child at Day Care Gets 45-Year Sentence Felix Herrera Garcia stepped over the boy's body before fleeing the Bronx day care center, prosecutors said. The same kitchen utensils used for snacks were used to package drugs, they said. See more New York news Food The Perfect Stew for Fall Doesn't Have to Be Perfect This squash stew, rich with sharp tamarind and creamy coconut, is meant to restore. Melissa Explains It All (About Pantry Dinners) Keeping a well-stocked pantry is one thing; leveling up those convenient dinners is another. Here's how to do it. See more food news Magazine The University of Michigan Doubled Down on D.E.I. What Went Wrong? A decade and a quarter of a billion dollars later, students and faculty are more frustrated than ever. Can I Patronize a Place Run by a Trump Supporter? The magazine's Ethicist columnist on what it means to be a customer of someone who espouses a radically different political perspective. Presidents in Movies Always Seem to Know What They're Doing. In Real Life … Hollywood's polished leaders and legible story arcs never quite imagined the places real-life American politics would go. See more magazine news Well More Research Links IUDs to Breast Cancer Risk A new study adds to the evidence on hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer. But experts stressed the overall risk remains low. 6 Books About Nonmonogamy, Recommended by Therapists These titles can offer insight, whether you're polycurious or already exploring. See more on Well Travel Ship-Free Saturdays? Juneau Votes Against Limiting Large Cruise Ships. Some residents in the Alaskan capital, frustrated with cruise crowds, sought to limit ship traffic on Saturdays, despite the likely negative impact on local businesses. Afraid of Flying? Here's How to Make It Feel Less Scary. Fear of flying affects more than 25 million Americans. If you are among them, these tools and expert tips could help make your next plane ride easier. See more travel news Real Estate $3 Million Homes in Colorado, Virginia and Washington, D.C. A Craftsman-style house from 1906 in Denver, a turn-of-the-century townhouse in Washington, D.C., and a Queen Anne Revival-style house in Fredericksburg, Va. Making Room for 'Cosmopolitan Plants' Among Native Species The landscape designer Donald Pell believes using a wider palette with nonnatives from around the world can add joy to gardens. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Hair You Won't Soon Forget The diversity of hairstyles at fashion weeks has grown to rival the range of clothes worn on and off the runway. Has a Celebrity Interview Made You Cringe? It Was Probably Hers. Kjersti Flaa's awkward interviews with Blake Lively and Anne Hathaway from years ago blew up online. She may release more because "the times are a little different." The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Returns. It Shouldn't. Despite the wings, the supermodels and Cher, there's no going back. See more fashion news Obituaries Paul Lowe, Award-Winning British Photojournalist, Dies at 60 He was killed in a stabbing near Los Angeles, and his 19-year-old son was arrested, the authorities said. Mr. Lowe had earned acclaim for documenting the siege of Sarajevo and other conflicts. Thomas J. Donohue Dies at 86; Transformed Chamber of Commerce Under his 24-year leadership, the lobbying group developed enormous clout in Washington, but he broke with the Trump administration over immigration, tariffs and the 2020 election. Richard V. Secord, Middleman in Iran-Contra Scandal, Is Dead at 92 A war hero and a former Air Force general, he denied wrongdoing for his role in the Reagan-era shipment of arms to Iran to support Nicaraguan rebels. See more Obituaries Opinion Patrick Healy, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Adrian J. Rivera These 9 Women Were Solidly With Trump. Here's What Has Changed. The participants discuss how Kamala Harris's entry into the race changed — or didn't change — their thinking about the election. Guest Essay Trump Has Turned It Up to 11 The former president is so dependent on racial and ethnic antagonism that without it, he would be a marginal figure. Charles M. Blow When Patriarchy Trumps Race Despite his flaws, the former president's ideas and style appeal to some Black men. Guest Essay Critics of Affirmative Action Say This Year's Admissions Data Are Fishy. They're Not. There are perfectly legal explanations for why schools' demographics might not change after the fall of affirmative action. Guest Essay In Case of an Election Crisis, This Is What You Need to Know We have just a short time to understand the challenges across state legislatures, Congress, executive branches and elected judges. Guest Essay The Progressive Politicians Who Failed San Francisco Aaron Peskin, a little-known progressive politician, bears responsibility for some of San Francisco's biggest problems. 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