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View in browser November 19, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News Coffee, Juice, Shawarma: Tiny Traces of Normal Life in a Ruined Gaza Most people in the enclave are struggling just to survive Israel's assault on Hamas, and experts say famine is imminent. Yet a few pockets of ordinary life have bloomed in defiance of the war. Saudi Arabia Is a 'Wrecking Ball' in Global Climate Talks Despite endorsing a transition away from fossil fuels last year, Saudi officials have since worked to undermine it in at least five U.N. forums, diplomats said. 1 in 8 N.Y.C. Public School Students Was Homeless Last Year A record 146,000 students did not have permanent housing, state data shows, as the city dealt with an ongoing housing crisis and an influx of migrants. Editors' Picks Trump's Signature Dance Move Finds Its Way to the Sports World Jon Jones punctuated his U.F.C. win with the president-elect's shimmy, and numerous N.F.L. players followed suit on Sunday. Opinion | The Dollar Still Has Its Mojo. X, Not So Much. Ruining a network is hard, but Elon Musk shows it's possible. World Ukraine Has a Window to Strike Within Russia, but Trump May Close It President Biden has granted permission for Kyiv to carry out long-range strikes, but looming over Ukraine's newfound latitude is the ascent of President-elect Trump. Looters Strip Aid From About 100 Trucks in Gaza, U.N. Agency Says UNRWA, the main U.N. agency aiding Palestinians, said its drivers were forced at gunpoint to unload supplies in what it called one of the worst such incidents of the war. Venezuela's 'Iron Lady' Pleads With Trump to Save Her Country's Democracy In a series of rare in-depth interviews, Venezuela's opposition leader called life in hiding "a difficult test" and asserted that Mr. Trump could gain an early "foreign policy victory" by pushing Nicolás Maduro from office. See more world news U.S. The Fight to Save a Decrepit Pink House by the Sea The 99-year-old house on Boston's North Shore is battered and uninhabited. And yet, it is beloved by artists and locals — so much that they helped pause its demolition. Texas Education Board to Vote on Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools A new curriculum would focus on Christianity more than other religions. A kindergarten lesson on the Golden Rule, for example, would teach about Jesus and his Sermon on the Mount. Veteran Who Was Court Martialed Gets 4 Years in Prison for Jan. 6 Attack Edward Richmond Jr., 41, of Geismar, La., a former U.S. Army soldier who had served time in the killing of an Iraqi citizen, was sentenced to 51 months for assaulting police officers during the 2021 Capitol riot. See more U.S. news Politics Did School Battles Hurt Democrats in Liberal Strongholds? Voters in the Virginia suburbs shifted toward Trump. Some said they were still frustrated by pandemic closures and fights over gender, race and testing in schools. How Tulsi Gabbard Became a Favorite of Russia's State Media President-elect Donald J. Trump's pick to be the director of national intelligence has raised alarms among national security officials. No, Trump Cannot Run for Re-election Again in 2028 The Constitution sets a two-term limit for presidents. Still, Donald J. Trump has repeatedly floated the idea that he might like to stay in the White House beyond his next term. See more political news Business Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy; Lost $2.2 Billion in 5 Years The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge. How Will Trump's Plans Affect the Economy? Here Are 4 Crucial Wild Cards. Economists are trying to guess at how Trump policies could affect growth and inflation. The uncertainties are huge. Why Oil Companies Are Walking Back From Green Energy As leaders gather for a global climate summit, investors are rewarding oil giants like Exxon Mobil that did not embrace wind and solar. See more business news Technology For Decades, Installing E.V. Chargers Didn't Pay Off for Retailers. Now It Does. Companies see charging as a potentially profitable business in and of itself, not just as a spur for foot traffic and sales. Tales of 19th-Century A.I.: Don't Fall in Love With a Singing Robot Now we fret about chatbots. An earlier age worried about automatons, the uncanny humanoid contraptions whose voices could trigger love or mania. See more technology news Arts Will a 'Trump Bump' Help the Art Market's Biggest Week? After the U.S. election, auctioneers are looking to woo reluctant bidders back. Watch these 6 bellwether artworks to see how the market performs. Millennial Pregnancy Gets Its Demi Moore Moment Decades after Moore appeared pregnant and naked on the cover of Vanity Fair, the pregnant body is thoroughly eroticized and commodified — but still provocative. Quincy Jones Receives Posthumous Oscar, and Daughter Gives His Speech At the Governors Awards, Rashida Jones spoke on behalf of her father, who died earlier this month at the age of 91. See more arts news New York Will a $9 Congestion-Pricing Toll Yield Enough Money to Fix the Subway? Slashing the original $15 toll raises questions about whether a smaller revenue stream could delay projects or lead to higher costs for New York's public transit agency. Man Is Charged With Killing 3 in Random Stabbings Across Manhattan Ramon Rivera, 51, attacked the victims in an unprovoked spree that began in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood and ended near the United Nations, the police said. New York City Drought Warning Declared for First Time in Over 20 Years The warning, which extends beyond the city to include 10 other counties in New York state, was announced as wildfires burned and residents continued to await meaningful rainfall. See more New York news Media & Advertising Substack's Great, Big, Messy Political Experiment The newsletter start-up, which once drew an overture from Elon Musk, is betting on politics content and recruiting stars. But profits remain elusive. 'Morning Joe' Stars Reveal a Mar-a-Lago Reunion With Trump The MSNBC hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough met with Donald Trump last week in Florida in an effort "to restart communications." Associated Press to Cut Staff by 8% The reductions come just two weeks after Election Day, when The A.P. played a key role in calling races across the United States. See more media & advertising news Food 22 Thanksgiving Dishes Our Recipe Testers Loved This Year Pickle biscuits, sour cream pound cake, esquites stuffing and more new recipes we think you'll adore, too. Five-Star, Five-Ingredient Creamy Miso Pasta "Rarely have I found a recipe that delivers so deliciously in proportion to its simplicity." See more food news Science A Mummified Saber-Toothed Kitten Emerges in Siberia The Homotherium cub was preserved in Siberian permafrost with its dark fur and flesh intact. SpaceX Starship's Sonic Boom Creates Risk of Structural Damage, Test Finds An independent researcher found that noise recorded miles away from the site of a recent test flight was equal to standing 200 feet from a Boeing 747 during takeoff. Climate Talks Head Into the Final Stretch With Negotiators Far Apart Senior ministers are arriving in an effort to break a deadlock over the summit's main goal: funding to help lower-income countries hit hard by global warming. See more science news Well How Healthy Are Sweet Potatoes? Their moment in the spotlight has arrived. Let's take a look at their best qualities. Elon Musk Asked People to Upload Their Health Data. X Users Obliged. Privacy experts cringed when people started feeding their medical images to the A.I. tool Grok. See more on Well Real Estate Chauffeured Cars and Broadway Tickets: Inside the National Realtors Group The National Association of Realtors, a nonprofit trade organization, offers lavish perks and payouts to its executive staff and its leaders. $2.4 Million Homes in California A hillside compound in Topanga Canyon, a remodeled four-bedroom house in Pacifica, and a three-bedroom bungalow in Sausalito. See more real estate news Fashion & Style How Do I Decide What Socks to Wear? A reader seeks advice on choosing the right socks for an outfit. Our fashion critic suggests a different approach altogether to styling the essential accessory. How Did Fans Dress for Tyler, the Creator's L.A. Carnival? Crowds filled Dodger Stadium for Camp Flog Gnaw, showing off their street style best. See more fashion news Obituaries Arthur Frommer, 95, Dies; His Guidebooks Opened Travel to the Masses After publishing "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" in 1957, he went on to build an empire of guidebooks, package tours, hotels and other services. Two Bee Gees Drummers Die Within Days Colin "Smiley" Petersen, the original drummer, and Dennis Bryon, who played during the band's disco heyday, died within four days of each other. See more Obituaries Opinion The Conversation Avengers, Assemble All eyes on Trump and his cabinet picks. Ema Ryan Yamazaki What a School Performance Shows Us About Japanese Education A look into the Japanese educational system's delicate balance between teamwork, discipline and personal growth. Guest Essay Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Is the Absurd Spectacle We Deserve The exhibition fight was always meant to be an empty spectacle. But in an attention economy, substance will never compete with overhyped emptiness. Guest Essay Ladies and Gentlemen, the Northeast Is Burning We are being reminded the hard way that we share this world. Smoke knows no boundaries, and neither does fire. Peter Coy How Elon Musk's and Vivek Ramaswamy's Government-Slashing Spree Could Backfire If they're not careful, they could make the government's efficiency problems worse. Guest Essay We're About to Find Out How Much America's Leadership Matters Donald Trump's re-election to the American presidency is a threat to global peace and security. 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. 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