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Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91

View in browser November 5, 2024, 4:10 a.m. Eastern time Top News A Grim Trump and an Upbeat Harris End the Race Hitting Opposite Notes The moods and messages were more different than ever as the presidential rivals made one last scramble through battleground states, their ambitions riding heavily on Pennsylvania. Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91 As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson's "Thriller." He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music. In a Record, All but Two U.S. States Are in Drought Little rain has fallen since Hurricane Helene dropped huge amounts across the Southeast. Editors' Picks Opinion | Every Vote in Every State Matters Races for Congress in California, New York and every other state are crucial to putting a check on Donald Trump if he is re-elected. How Uvalde's Newspaper Kept Going, Despite Unimaginable Loss Craig Garnett, the publisher of The Uvalde Leader-News, opens up about covering a tragedy that was — and is — too close to home. World Israeli Strikes Damage a Major Hospital in Northern Gaza, Officials Say Patients and medical staff were wounded at Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the few in northern Gaza still providing limited medical care, the health ministry and the hospital's chief said. Russia Escalates Effort to Subvert Election and 'Instill Fear in Voters,' U.S. Says Groups from Russia and other countries could continue to stoke political discord until the election is certified in January, intelligence agencies say. An Indonesian Tribe's Language Gets an Alphabet: Korea's The Cia-Cia language has been passed down orally for centuries. Now the tribe's children are learning to write it in Hangul, the Korean script. See more world news U.S. Behind the Election Anger May Be Something Else: Lingering Covid Grief In the first election after the pandemic, Americans are heading to the polls full of emotions. Police Officer Found Guilty of Murder in Shooting of a Columbus Man An Ohio jury found the officer, Adam Coy, guilty on three charges, including murder and reckless homicide, after he shot Andre Hill, a Black man. The killing led to police reforms. San Franciscans Are 'Fighting for Their Lives' Over One Great Highway Residents are feuding over whether to turn a two-mile stretch of road along the Pacific Ocean into a bikeway and walking path. See more U.S. news Politics How Americans Feel About the Election: Anxious and Scared Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump have framed the presidential race as an existential battle. Voters are heeding their warnings. 'A Good Closer': How Harris's First Race Shaped Her 2024 Bid In 2003, Kamala Harris ran a fast-paced underdog campaign for San Francisco district attorney against a political brawler. Her relentless focus, former aides say, helped carry her to victory. Activists File 'Bad-Faith' Ballot Challenges, Pennsylvania Officials Say Right-wing activists and G.O.P. state lawmakers have questioned the eligibility of some 4,000 people who requested ballots. See more political news Business Foreclosures in China Soar, Threatening to Choke Off Bank Profits When the housing market was flying high, mortgage defaults were almost nonexistent. But now the legal system is struggling to keep up with evictions. New York Times Passes 11 Million Subscribers The Times reported steady growth in digital subscriptions in the third quarter and a profit for The Athletic for the first time since it acquired the sports site in 2022. Physical Intelligence, a Robot A.I. Specialist, Raises Millions From Bezos The start-up raised $400 million in a funding round with investments from the likes of Jeff Bezos, Thrive Capital and OpenAI. See more business news Technology On Telegram, a Violent Preview of What May Unfold on Election Day and After Right-wing groups, which use Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for their rights, in a harbinger of potential chaos. Meta Permits Its A.I. Models to Be Used for U.S. Military Purposes The shift in policy, covering government agencies and contractors working on national security, is intended to promote "responsible and ethical" innovations, the company said. How Elon Musk's Own Account Dominates X The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election. See more technology news Arts Quincy Jones's Legacy in 14 Essential Songs As a producer, arranger, composer, bandleader and recording artist, he made a powerful mark on nearly every genre he touched. He died Sunday, at 91. Kareem Rahma's American Dream The creator and host of "Subway Takes" and "Keep the Meter Running" makes New Yorkers — and the Democratic presidential ticket — explain themselves. James Van Der Beek, Star of 'Dawson's Creek,' Says He Has Cancer Mr. Van Der Beek, who played Dawson Leery in the '90s drama, told People Magazine that he was being treated for colorectal cancer. See more arts news New York Long After Sunset, the Final Two Runners Cross the Marathon Finish Line Two runners with injuries ended the New York City Marathon on their own two feet — and a pair of crutches. At Daniel Penny's Trial, Passengers Describe Harrowing F Train Ride Witnesses from the subway train said they feared Jordan Neely but also described the horror of watching him die in a chokehold. No Train to Rockaways for 4 Months? Cuomo, Eyeing Mayor's Race, Objects. Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who is eyeing a potential run for New York City mayor next year, criticized plans to close part of the A train in the Rockaways for months. See more New York news Food How Peruvian Food Became a Global Star Ceviche, quinoa, sushi — the nation's kaleidoscopic culinary traditions are earning popularity and prestige around the world. 12 Treats to Bake While You Wait for Election Results Take a break from your screen and make something delicious. It's a win-win. Five-Star, Reader-Favorite Lemony Chicken-Feta Meatball Soup "This is the best soup I've ever had in my entire life." See more food news Science Where There's Joy in a Terror Bird In Colombia, a fossil-collecting rancher has found a giant, flightless killer from 13 million years ago — and a missing link to the region's evolutionary history. The Science That Makes Baseball Mud 'Magical' Scientists dug up the real dirt on the substance applied to all the baseballs used in the major leagues. Exhale Through the Gift Shop Museums are adding scents as another tool for communicating information about science and other subjects in their exhibits. See more science news Well When Chronic Diseases Come With Chronic Financial Pressure For millions of Americans, paying for the treatment needed to manage their diseases can become its own lifelong problem. Cost of Mpox Shot Deters Americans at Risk, Critics Say The epidemic in Africa continues to grow, prompting fears of another outbreak in the U.S. But the vaccine is no longer free, and vulnerable people are going without. How Cannabis Use is Changing Across the U.S. As voters weigh in on measures that would broaden marijuana access, recent data reveals unexpected trends in who uses it, and how. See more on Well Real Estate He Lived in the Same Apartment for 30 Years. Then Came a Knock on the Door. After an emergency evacuation put them into limbo, tenants of a New York building are still awaiting a court decision that might help them recover their past lives. $3.5 Million Homes in California A midcentury A-frame house in Palm Springs, a three-bedroom home overlooking Lake Arrowhead, and a hilltop six-bedroom estate in Santa Rosa. See more real estate news Fashion & Style Why Are People Still Buying Ripped Jeans? A reader wonders if ripped jeans will ever go out of style. Our fashion critic offers insight into the future of distressed denim. A Pendulous Overcoat for a Swing State Temperatures fell this weekend, and Donald Trump reached for a familiar sartorial security blanket on the last leg of his campaign trail. See more fashion news Obituaries Murray McCory, 80, Dies; JanSport Founder Created the School Backpack He brought lightweight packs to millions of students and transformed the way they carried their textbooks to school. Alan Rachins, 'L.A. Law' and 'Dharma & Greg' Actor, Dies at 82 He became recognizable as a performer whose specialty was difficult men, in both absurd comedies and tense dramas. See more Obituaries Opinion The Conversation Is Something Worrying You? Election Day anxiety can't get much worse than this. Guest Essay Reading the Auras of Democrats and Republicans on the Eve of the Election There was one moment in this election where the vibes actually shifted, and you probably can guess what it was. The Ezra Klein Show Jon Stewart Looks Back With Sanity and/or Fear The comedian and co-host of "The Daily Show" reflects on how American politics has changed over the last two decades. 1 HR 4 MIN LISTEN Guest Essay Why Isn't Trump Running Away With This? Voters hate inflation — Democrats should be breathing a sigh of relief to be heading into a coin-flip election. Michelle Goldberg We've Been Underestimating the Scale of Women's Fury If Trump loses on Tuesday, we'll know why. Paul Krugman Why Trump's Supporters Should Also Be Wary if He Returns to Power If autocracy comes to America, don't assume it'll be soft. Guest Essay Win or Lose, Trump Has Already Won On trade and immigration, he can claim a remarkable degree of vindication. 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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